The Seventh Amendment guarantees a right to a jury trial in “suits at common law” – that is, lawsuits seeking legal remedies, such as money, rather than a remedy (known […] The post Justices to hear ...

Paul G. Summers, a lawyer, is a former appellate and senior judge, district attorney general, and the attorney general of Tennessee. Editor's note: This is a regular feature on issues related to the ...

On April 17, 2025, the Fifth Circuit issued an opinion (“Op.”) holding unconstitutional a Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) enforcement order. In that order, the Commission imposed ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew Roberts is a tax attorney who covers tax litigation and fraud. The Seventh Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides ...

WASHINGTON (CN) —The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to review cases concerning a juror's pretrial lies in a death penalty case and the Seventh Amendment's enforceability against states. The ...

'Devastating Blow': Divided Supreme Court Says SEC Cannot Seek Fines In-House Justice Sonia Sotomayor, in dissent, said court's broad reading of the Seventh Amendment right to jury trial could affect ...