Feb 24 2025 3 mins
Hello and welcome to the SCOTUS News Tracker podcast. I'm Jason, your reporter for the latest developments from the US Supreme Court.
Recently, the Supreme Court made several significant decisions and took up new cases that are garnering considerable attention. One of the major headlines involves the Court's unanimous decision to uphold the conditional ban on TikTok. In the cases of *TikTok v. Garland* and *Firebaugh v. Garland*, the Court supported the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which mandates that TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, must sell the platform to a non-Chinese owner to avoid a ban in the US. The Court rejected TikTok’s First Amendment challenge, citing the threat of China collecting sensitive data from US users.
Another important decision came in *E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera*, where the Supreme Court reaffirmed that the preponderance of the evidence standard remains the default in civil litigation unless explicitly altered by statute or constitutional mandate. This ruling clarified the burden of proof for employers claiming exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
In *Royal Canin v. Wullschleger*, the Court held that federal courts lose jurisdiction over state law claims when a plaintiff amends a complaint to eliminate federal law claims. This means that such cases must be remanded to state court or dismissed if originally filed in federal court.
Looking ahead, the Supreme Court has several key cases on its docket. One notable case is *Parrish v. United States*, which will address the timing of appeals and its jurisdictional consequences. Another significant case is *Laboratory Corp. of America v. Davis*, which will determine whether a federal court can certify a class action that includes members who lack an Article III injury.
The Court is also set to decide on the finality of federal agency orders in *McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates v. McKesson Corporation*, specifically whether district courts must follow the Federal Communications Commission’s interpretation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Additionally, the Supreme Court will explore the scope of protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) post-employment in *Stanley v. City of Sanford*. This case questions whether a former employee loses the right to file a discrimination claim related to post-employment benefits once they are no longer employed.
In a recent development, the Supreme Court is considering the Government’s application to vacate a temporary restraining order in *Bessent v. Dellinger*. This case involves the President’s action to remove Hampton Dellinger from his position as Special Counsel for the Office of Special Counsel, and the District Court's temporary order to keep Dellinger in office until a hearing on his motion for a preliminary injunction.
These are just a few of the significant developments and upcoming cases that highlight the ongoing activities of the US Supreme Court.
Thank you for listening to the SCOTUS News Tracker podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for the latest updates and in-depth analysis of the Supreme Court's actions.
Recently, the Supreme Court made several significant decisions and took up new cases that are garnering considerable attention. One of the major headlines involves the Court's unanimous decision to uphold the conditional ban on TikTok. In the cases of *TikTok v. Garland* and *Firebaugh v. Garland*, the Court supported the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which mandates that TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, must sell the platform to a non-Chinese owner to avoid a ban in the US. The Court rejected TikTok’s First Amendment challenge, citing the threat of China collecting sensitive data from US users.
Another important decision came in *E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera*, where the Supreme Court reaffirmed that the preponderance of the evidence standard remains the default in civil litigation unless explicitly altered by statute or constitutional mandate. This ruling clarified the burden of proof for employers claiming exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
In *Royal Canin v. Wullschleger*, the Court held that federal courts lose jurisdiction over state law claims when a plaintiff amends a complaint to eliminate federal law claims. This means that such cases must be remanded to state court or dismissed if originally filed in federal court.
Looking ahead, the Supreme Court has several key cases on its docket. One notable case is *Parrish v. United States*, which will address the timing of appeals and its jurisdictional consequences. Another significant case is *Laboratory Corp. of America v. Davis*, which will determine whether a federal court can certify a class action that includes members who lack an Article III injury.
The Court is also set to decide on the finality of federal agency orders in *McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates v. McKesson Corporation*, specifically whether district courts must follow the Federal Communications Commission’s interpretation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Additionally, the Supreme Court will explore the scope of protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) post-employment in *Stanley v. City of Sanford*. This case questions whether a former employee loses the right to file a discrimination claim related to post-employment benefits once they are no longer employed.
In a recent development, the Supreme Court is considering the Government’s application to vacate a temporary restraining order in *Bessent v. Dellinger*. This case involves the President’s action to remove Hampton Dellinger from his position as Special Counsel for the Office of Special Counsel, and the District Court's temporary order to keep Dellinger in office until a hearing on his motion for a preliminary injunction.
These are just a few of the significant developments and upcoming cases that highlight the ongoing activities of the US Supreme Court.
Thank you for listening to the SCOTUS News Tracker podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for the latest updates and in-depth analysis of the Supreme Court's actions.