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U.S. Supreme Court,
Constitutional Law

Oct. 4, 2005

On 'First Monday,' Looming Matters of Life and Death

Forum Column - By Judith F. Daar - The annual anticipation surrounding the First Monday in October is heightened this year as we usher in the first newly constituted Supreme Court in 11 years. The summertime scrutiny and speculation that swirled around John G. Roberts Jr. has quickly given way to autumnal hand-wringing and predictions about the selected cases on the court's docket.

Judith Daar

Dean-Elect Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University

The annual anticipation surrounding the First Monday in October is heightened this year as we usher in the first newly constituted Supreme Court in 11 years. The summertime scrutiny and speculation that swirled around John G. Roberts Jr. has quickly given way to autumnal hand-wringing and predictions about the selected cases on the court's docket.
        One case that is certain to garner widespread attention involves the issue of physician-ass...

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