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Climate Change Cases May Be Less Likely Litigated in State Court Following SCOTUS Ruling
Lisa Soronen, executive director State & Local Legal Center
May 25, 2021

Numerous cities have brought climate change cases against energy companies. While this case is procedural, it may impact whether those cases are successful.

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SCOTUS Rejects Broad Community Caretaking Exception to Warrant Requirement
Lisa Soronen, executive director State & Local Legal Center
May 19, 2021

Unfortunately, this Supreme Court decision provides little clarity as to when police officers need a warrant when acting as community caretakers.

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Supreme Court to Decide Whether Elected Boards May Be Sued for Censuring Members
Lisa Soronen, executive director State & Local Legal Center
Apr 29, 2021

Upcoming Supreme Court case may make it more difficult for city councils and county boards to censure unruly members.

Blog Post
SLLC Files SCOTUS Amicus Brief in State Sovereignty Pipeline Case
Lisa Soronen, executive director State & Local Legal Center
Apr 15, 2021

State and local land use are inextricably linked. While "state sovereignty" only applies to states, New Jersey and local governments owned some of this land jointly.

Article
Supreme Court Won't Decide the 2020 Election
December 14, 2020

Supreme Court ends Texas's elections lawsuit against four states.

Blog Post
Counting to Five: The ACA May Be Here to Stay
Lisa Soronen, executive director State & Local Legal Center
Nov 11, 2020

The latest attempt to have the Supreme Court strike down the Affordable Care Act doesn't look like it will succeed.

Blog Post
A Tribute to Justice Ginsburg from a State and Local Government Perspective
Lisa Soronen
Sep 22, 2020

Justice Ginsburg was often concerned about the practical implications of cases for states and local governments.

PM Magazine
Municipal Bankruptcy in the Time of COVID-19
July 30, 2020

The pandemic’s devastating economic impact has for local governments in some states looking at restructuring financial obligations. [PM Magazine, August 2020]

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A Legal Perspective on Reopening Communities
May 15, 2020

In this Q&A, Chuck Thompson of the International Municipal Lawyers Association helps answer questions ICMA members have on reopening public facilities.

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