Court upholds laws enabling second opinions in health plans
A divided Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that patients in 42 states may demand an unbiased second opinion when an HMO denies surgery or treatment. The decision upholds state laws allowing patients to bypass plan gatekeepers and seek independent review, potentially aiding up to 70 million Americans in employer provided coverage.
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Supreme Court limits FERPA private rights in student data case
In Gonzaga University v. John Doe, the Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that students cannot sue schools for FERPA violations. The decision keeps enforcement to Education Department actions and leaves individual legal remedies largely unavailable, despite dissenters arguing it deprives wronged students of recourse.
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Supreme Court ruling narrows suit over Guatemalan rebel death
The Supreme Court unanimously held that Jennifer Harbury failed to prove a legal action was blocked by alleged Clinton officials deception. In a 7-2 decision the court did not rule on truthfulness, leaving Harbury without a viable claim. Separately, the court upheld Utah's census imputation method for House seat allocation in a 5-4 decision, confirming it was not unconstitutional and not considered sampling.
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