Questions from General Law

Q: The Stolen Valor Act makes it a crime to falsely claim The Stolen Valor Act makes it a crime to falsely claim

The Stolen Valor Act makes it a crime to falsely claim receipt of military decorations or medals and provides an enhanced penalty if the Congressional Medal of Honor is involved. 18 U.S.C. §§704 (b),...

Q: In 2010, Congress enacted the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

In 2010, Congress enacted the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in order to increase the number of Americans covered by health insurance and decrease the cost of health care. One key provisio...

Q: At a school-sanctioned and school-supervised event, petitioner

At a school-sanctioned and school-supervised event, petitioner Morse, the high school principal, saw students unfurl a banner stating “BONG HiTS 4 JESUS,” which she regarded as promoting illegal drug...

Q: In the fall of 2000, Andrew W. Koffman, a

In the fall of 2000, Andrew W. Koffman, a 13-year old middle school student at a public school in Botetourt County, began participating on the school’s football team. It was Andy’s first season playin...

Q: Levy, J.—The issue presented by this appeal is whether

Levy, J.—The issue presented by this appeal is whether an author who posts an article on MySpace. com can state a cause of action for invasion of privacy and/or intentional infliction of emotional dis...

Q: Plaintiff was standing on a platform of defendant’s railroad after buying a

Plaintiff was standing on a platform of defendant’s railroad after buying a ticket to go to the Rockaway Beach. A train stopped at the station, bound for another place. Two men ran forward to catch it...

Q: At the beginning of the trial, this action as against the

At the beginning of the trial, this action as against the New York Central Railroad was discontinued and at the conclusion of the entire case a motion to dismiss the complaint as against the Columbia...

Q: On March 2, 1976, appellant caused to appear in its

On March 2, 1976, appellant caused to appear in its weekly publication, the National Enquirer, a “gossip column” headlined “Carol Burnett and Henry K. in Row,” wherein a four-sentence item specified i...

Q: In this post-dissolution of marriage proceeding, David L.

In this post-dissolution of marriage proceeding, David L. McCord (father) appeals the order modifying his child support obligation and awarding Deborah A. McCord (mother) her attorney fees. We dismiss...

Q: The State of New York recognizes the marriage of New York residents

The State of New York recognizes the marriage of New York residents Edith Windsor and Thea Spyer, who wed in Ontario, Canada, in 2007. When Spyer died in 2009, she left her entire estate to Windsor. W...