Shepard v. National Labor Relations Board

459 U.S. 344 · Decided January 18, 1983 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Shepard v. National Labor Relations Board was decided on January 18, 1983 by a vote of 8–1. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Union antitrust” in the Unions area.

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Shepard v. National Labor Relations Board et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1982-019, docket 1982-019-01.

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