Haywood v. Drown, et al. US Supreme Court, May 26, 2009 [holding that New York Correction Law § 24, which prevents state trial courts from hearing claims for money damages against prison employees whether based on federal or state law,...

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USA, et al. v. Philip Morris USA Inc., et al., US Supreme Court, May 22, 2009 [affirming a district court ruling that tobacco manufacturers conducted a scheme to deceive American consumers as to the health effects of their products through...

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Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, The White House, May 20, 2009 [directing that a sufficient legal basis is required for federal authorities to preempt state laws and that any legitimate state prerogatives should be fully considered,...

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