This week the Court hears 4 arguments including one regarding immigrants who were convicted of crimes prior to the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act. The Supreme Court’s decision could restrict their ability to travel internationally, possibly affecting their ability to maintain family ties or fulfill religious obligations. Another case of particular interest with tax season upon us involves the possibility of imposing limitations on the time frame in which you can be audited by the IRS.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

• 10-1018 FILARSKY, STEVE A. v. DELIA, NICHOLAS B.
• 11-139 UNITED STATES v. HOME CONCRETE & SUPPLY

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

• 10-1542 HOLDER, ATT’Y GEN. v. GUTIERREZ, CARLOS M.
• 10-1543 HOLDER, ATT’Y GEN. v. SAWYERS, DAMIEN A.

SCOTUS starts the year out with arguments regarding gender discrimination in The Family Medical Leave Act, Nude Scenes and Expletives on TV, and why falling on the ice at work can hurt more than your ego.