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Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, Feb. 21 (complete)

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On Wednesday, Feb. 21, we live blogged as the court released opinions in McElrath v. Georgia and Great Lakes Ins. SE v. Raiders Retreat Realty Co.

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Ellena ErskineMod replied Ruairi
2:59 PM
For me as a visually impaired person, the important thing (and the reason I like your colour scheme on the merits briefs) is that there has to be a high colour contrast
Thank you all!
Ck replied kbk
2:59 PM
What are the chances that we get mutiple opinions today?
Pretty high. They usually issue at least 2 -3
Ellena ErskineMod
3:01 PM
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Opinions of the Court - 2023
Opinions of the Court - 2023
Here is the link for the opinions on the court's site:
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Amy HoweMod
3:01 PM
We have two opinions, apparently. The first is from Justice Jackson, in McElrath v. Georgia. It is unanimous.
Ellena ErskineMod
3:01 PM
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinion…
Here's McElrath:
Amy HoweMod
3:02 PM
The court holds that the jury's verdict that McElrath was not guilty of "malice murder" by reason of insanity constituted an acquittal for double jeopardy purposes despite any inconsistency with the jury's other verdicts.
The state court's decision is reversed and remanded. Justice Alito has a concurring opinion.
The Jackson opinion is about 10 pages; the Alito opinion is just 1 page.
Going back in to wait for the next one.
And just to be clear, once we get the second opinion I will have to head upstairs for oral arguments pretty quickly.
Second case is Great Lakes Insurance v. Raiders Retreat Realty.
Decision is by Justice Kavanaugh and it is unanimous, with a Thomas concurring opinion.
Ellena ErskineMod
3:05 PM
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinion…
Our last opinion for today:
Amy HoweMod
3:05 PM
The Court holds that choice-of-law provisions in maritime contracts are presumptively enforceable under federal maritime law, with narrow exceptions not applicable here.
Okay, everyone. Thanks for joining us. I'm headed upstairs. Hope to see you again soon
Ellena ErskineMod
3:06 PM
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We'll see you all here for the next opinion day!
Monday, March 4, 2024
Mark WalshMod
2:25 PM
Good morning, Amy and Ellena!
Good morning, all!
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