Jimmy Hoover covers the Supreme Court for The National Law Journal. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @JimmyHooverDC.
June 03, 2024 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court Takes Up Mob Associate's 'Crime of Violence' AppealThe justices will consider "whether a crime that requires proof of bodily injury or death, but can be committed by failing to take action, has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of force."
By Jimmy Hoover
4 minute read
May 31, 2024 | National Law Journal
In Sign of Arbitration Shift, Corporate Defendants Go 0-3 This Supreme Court TermThe justices have placed a new emphasis on the text of the 1925 Federal Arbitration Act and treat it like other federal statutes instead of deferring to policy arguments favoring arbitration.
By Jimmy Hoover
9 minute read
May 31, 2024 | Supreme Court Brief
Supreme Court Enters June with Backlog of BlockbustersThe justices made only slight progress this week on the imposing stack of cases they must resolve in just one month if they are to enjoy their traditional summer recess that kicks off in July.
By Jimmy Hoover
6 minute read
May 30, 2024 | National Law Journal
US Supreme Court Reverses 2nd Circuit's Invalidation of NY Escrow LawIn a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court revived a class action against Bank of America over its alleged failure to pay interest on mortgage escrow accounts.
By Jimmy Hoover | Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
2 minute read
May 30, 2024 | National Law Journal
Roberts Declines Ethics Meeting With Senate Democrats, Citing Separation of Powers, Proposed Format"Separation of powers concerns and the importance of preserving judicial independence counsel against such appearances," Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. stated in a letter made available by the court Thursday afternoon.
By Jimmy Hoover
3 minute read
May 30, 2024 | National Law Journal
Divided Supreme Court Reinstates Death Sentence for Arizona Murders"The weakness of Jones's mitigating evidence contrasts sharply with the strength of the aggravating circumstances," Justice Samuel Alito Jr. wrote in the majority's rejection of Danny Lee Jones's claim of having received ineffective assistance of counsel at sentencing.
By Jimmy Hoover
5 minute read
May 30, 2024 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court Revives NRA's First Amendment Suit Against Ex-NY Finance Chief"Government officials cannot attempt to coerce private parties in order to punish or suppress views that the government disfavors," Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for the court.
By Jimmy Hoover
6 minute read
May 29, 2024 | National Law Journal
Alito Says He Won't Recuse Over Flag Controversy"A reasonable person who is not motivated by political or ideological considerations or a desire to affect the outcome of Supreme Court cases would conclude that this event does not meet the applicable standard for recusal," the justice wrote in a letter to lawmakers.
By Jimmy Hoover
5 minute read
May 28, 2024 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court Should Ban Small Juries in Criminal Cases, Gorsuch Says"(N)othing prevents the people of Florida and other affected States from revising their jury practices to ensure no government in this country may send a person to prison without the unanimous assent of 12 of his peers," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.
By Jimmy Hoover
4 minute read
May 28, 2024 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court Wades Into San Francisco's Sewage Fight With EPAAccording to the city, the EPA's ocean wastewater permit contains "generic" prohibitions on violating applicable water standards without specifying exactly how much pollution can occur without risking enforcement under the federal Clean Water Act.
By Jimmy Hoover
3 minute read
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