Administrative Law

1201 ABA Journal Administrative Law articles.

Today in Legal History: U.S. Declares War on Spain, NY Mandates Car Plates, ‘Dixie’ Flag Retired

On this day in 1898, the U.S. declared war against Spain, involving America in Cuba’s struggle for independence. For details, see this Library of Congress Web page. On this day in 1901, New York became the first state to require car owners to register and get license plates for their…

Apr 25, 2007 5:14 PM CDT

Spinach Cases Settle; FDA Monitoring Lax

The producers of bacteria-tainted spinach that sicked hundreds and led to a nationwide recall last year have reportedly settled for undisclosed terms the lawsuits brought by the families of three people who died in the outbreak. However, more lawsuits are pending, some by victims who may need kidney transplants, according…

Apr 23, 2007 11:55 PM CDT

Today in Legal History: Stephen Douglas Born, Natchez Fire Kills 207

On this day in 1813, famed orator and attorney Stephen A. Douglas was born near Brandon, Vt. Perhaps best-known for his fiery debates against Abraham Lincoln during the U.S. Senate campaign of 1858 in Illinois, Douglas’s high-profile career included stints as an Illinois Supreme Court judge and as a longtime…

Apr 23, 2007 11:00 AM CDT

Supreme Court Rules in Global Crossing, Two Other Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a private company may sue a long distance carrier for failing to pay for calls made without coins from pay phones, scotusblog reports. The 7-2 ruling (posted by scotusblog) reinforces the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission, Associated Press reports. Justice Stephen…

Apr 17, 2007 4:06 PM CDT

Science Experiment

Industries Are Using a Landmark Case and a 2001 Law to Block Regulation, Critics Say

Nov 29, 2005 9:20 AM CST

The ALJ Option

Steady Pay, Regular Hours, Freedom From Administrative Chores Appeal to Solos

Mar 1, 2004 8:52 AM CST