Federal Courts: A Contemporary Approach

by Donald Doernberg, Evan Lee, Celestine Mcconville

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The Sixth Edition of this authoritative legal text continues to build on its well-established structure and interactive features, now enhanced with multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter. These questions are accompanied by detailed explanations for each alternative, providing readers with valuable opportunities for self-assessment and deeper understanding. This edition places a new emphasis on the distinction between constitutional and prudential standing, a topic that has garnered recent interest from the Supreme Court. Several chapters highlight significant new Supreme Court cases, offering readers insights into contemporary legal developments. For example, Chapter 1 discusses Lexmark International, Inc. v. Static Control Components, Inc., focusing on standing; Chapter 3 covers Lightfoot v. Cendant Mortgage Co., addressing federal-question jurisdiction and sue-and-be-sued clauses; Chapter 4 examines Wellness International Network v. Sharif, which pertains to bankruptcy courts and Stern; Chapter 5 analyzes Ziglar v. Abbasi, involving Bivens claims and their application in new contexts; and Chapter 7 discusses Sprint Communications Inc. v. Jacobs, which relates to Younger abstention. Additionally, Chapter 6 features a comprehensive note on Plumhoff v. Rickard, exploring issues related to summary judgment and qualified immunity. The new edition also includes updated notes that incorporate recent caselaw and introduce fresh discussion points, ensuring that readers

• Publisher: West Academic
• Year: 2021
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 1647082218
• Condition: Fair

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