Category Archives: Supreme Court

Lack of Civil Gideon and Unauthorized Practice of Law Rules — Are They Consistent?

Posted on June 5, 2011 by richardzorza

I have just posted a blog post on the above subject as a pre-post to our upcoming Symposium on Turner v. Rogers on ConcurringOpinions. Here is the post, very slightly modified:

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Symposium on Turner v. Rogers to be Hosted on ConcurringOpinions Blog — I’ll Moderate with David Udell

Posted on May 23, 2011 by richardzorza

I am excited to be scheduled to be moderating, with David Udell, a flash blog Symposium to be hosted on http://www.concurringopinions.com.  It will focus, when it come down, on the upcoming US Supreme Court decision in Turner v. Rogers, the … Continue reading →

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Questions about the Model Code of Judicial Conduct and the Self-Represented

Posted on April 3, 2011 by richardzorza

If the Supreme Court, in its upcoming decision in Turner v. Rogers, addresses the issue highlighted by the Solicitor General’s Brief, and discussed significantly at oral argument —  whether due process requires in some cases affirmative steps by judges such … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Argument in Civil Gideon/Civil Contempt Case – Sufficiency of SRL Procedures Addressed in SC for First Time

Posted on March 23, 2011 by richardzorza

This may become very important. You can read the full transcript of today’s (March 23, 2011) oral argument on whether there is a right to counsel for those facing contempt incarceration for nonpayment of child support. It is fascinating, and … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Decision on Failure to Meet Administrative Agency Time Limits (VA)

Posted on March 2, 2011 by richardzorza

As many will recall, in 2007, in an opinion that may felt was harsh and unrealistic, the Supreme Court ruled that when a habeas petitioner failed to file within a statutorily required period, even though the court had granted a … Continue reading →

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US Brief in Civil Gideon Child Support Contempt Case — Interesting Position

Posted on January 19, 2011 by richardzorza

The US Justice Department has filed an amicus brief in a civil Gideon case, albeit one dealing with a risk of incarceration, supporting reversal.  The case comes out of South Carolina, and involves one put in civil contempt for failing … Continue reading →

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NYT Editorial on Supreme Court Case on Timeliness for the Self-Represented (Veteran)

Posted on December 14, 2010 by richardzorza

Today the NYT has an editorial on the Henderson case pending in the US Supreme Court.  The lower court has applied a facial interpretation of the statute governing certain veterans benefits to find an appeal out of time.  This is … Continue reading →

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