Narrative Opinion Summary
Certiorari was granted in case C.A. 4th Cir., 480 U.S. 945. Several motions for leave to file briefs as amici curiae were approved from various organizations, including the Law and Humanities Institute, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Inc., Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Richmond Newspapers, Inc., American Editorial Cartoonists, Association of American Publishers, Inc., and Home Box Office, Inc.
Legal Issues Addressed
Amici Curiae Participationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Various organizations were permitted to file briefs as amici curiae, showing a broad interest in the case from entities outside the parties directly involved.
Reasoning: Several motions for leave to file briefs as amici curiae were approved from various organizations, including the Law and Humanities Institute, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Inc., Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Richmond Newspapers, Inc., American Editorial Cartoonists, Association of American Publishers, Inc., and Home Box Office, Inc.
Certiorari Grantedsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court granted certiorari in the case, indicating its decision to review the judgment of a lower court.
Reasoning: Certiorari was granted in case C.A. 4th Cir., 480 U.S. 945.