case law
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“I am not sure that today’s opinion will stand the test of time. The citizenship clause ‘added greatly to the dignity and glory of American citizenship,’ Thomas wrote, citing previous case law.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
And given case law about CEQA, he said the union has “a very plausible argument.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
"The outcome achieved is significant as the previous case law limited the ability of families and patients to challenge the legality of SAI reviews through the courts," she said.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
“AI can already read contracts, summarize case law, draft briefs, and do legal research.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
Though the judge in the John Moore case said patients must be told if their tissues have commercial potential, there was no law enacted to enforce that ruling, so it remains only case law.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
