The Supreme Court continues to vote unanimously on decisions affecting a range of legal areas. In McIntosh v. U.S., the Court held that a district court’s failure to enter a preliminary order as required by Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32.2(b)(2)(B) does not bar a judge from later ordering forfeiture at the sentencing hearing. In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, MO, the Court held that a claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not require a plaintiff to prove “significant” or “serious” harm. 

To learn more about the key takeaways of these pivotal decisions and their implications, click the corresponding link.

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Unanimously Affirms Tardy Forfeiture Order

Justice Sotomayor delivered the opinion of the Court, which affirmed the Second Circuit’s decision. Read the full synopsis here.

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Unanimously Holds Title VII Claims Do Not Require “Significant” Or “Serious” Harm

Justice Kagan delivered the opinion of the Court, which reversed the Eighth Circuit’s decision and remanded. Read the full synopsis here.  

For more information, please contact Chantel Febus, James Azadian, Cory Webster, Christopher SakauyeMonika Harris, Puja Valera, A. Joseph Duffy, IV., or Heming Xu.

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Photo of Chantel Febus Chantel Febus

Chantel Febus is a Member in Dykema’s Washington, D.C., Office and serves as the firm’s Head of East Coast Appeals. As a Member of the Appellate and Critical Motions, Business Litigation, and Government Investigations and Corporate Compliance practices, Chantel partners with clients to

Chantel Febus is a Member in Dykema’s Washington, D.C., Office and serves as the firm’s Head of East Coast Appeals. As a Member of the Appellate and Critical Motions, Business Litigation, and Government Investigations and Corporate Compliance practices, Chantel partners with clients to navigate novel legal issues and emergent legal challenges.

Photo of James Azadian James Azadian

James Azadian is a Member in Dykema’s Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., offices and serves as the firm’s West Coast Appellate Chair and co-leader of the nationwide Appellate and Critical Motions Practice. Jimmy specializes in complex federal and state court commercial litigation raising…

James Azadian is a Member in Dykema’s Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., offices and serves as the firm’s West Coast Appellate Chair and co-leader of the nationwide Appellate and Critical Motions Practice. Jimmy specializes in complex federal and state court commercial litigation raising cutting-edge and core business issues, the First Amendment to the Constitution, Article I of the California Constitution, and the application of California’s anti-SLAPP statute in federal court.

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Chris Sakauye represents insurers in complex coverage matters. He is adept at assessing and applying current and developing trends in case law across all 50 states. His experience on a nationally recognized trial team also gives him unique insight into the pressure points…

Chris Sakauye represents insurers in complex coverage matters. He is adept at assessing and applying current and developing trends in case law across all 50 states. His experience on a nationally recognized trial team also gives him unique insight into the pressure points that bring difficult cases to quick and efficient resolutions.