State Court Docket Watch Winter 2013-2014

In an effort to increase dialogue about state court jurisprudence, the Federalist Society presents State Court Docket Watch. This newsletter is one component of the State Courts Project, presenting original research on state court jurisprudence and illustrating new trends and ground-breaking decisions in the state courts.

New Mexico Supreme Court: Wedding Photographer May Not Decline Business from Same-Sex Couple’s Commitment Ceremony By Jordan Lorence

Illinois Supreme Court Ruling Explores Scope of Second Amendment By Tara A. Fumerton

Florida Supreme Court Finds That the Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel Allows Withdrawal of Public Defenders from Criminal Cases By Caroline Johnson Levine

New Jersey Supreme Court Strikes Down Reorganization of the Council on Affordable Housing By Alida Kass

Maryland Court of Appeals Limits Asbestos Liability By Michael J. Ellis

Washington Supreme Court Addresses Constitutionality of Water Pollution Control Mandate By Seth L. Cooper