Jimmy Hoover covers the Supreme Court for The National Law Journal. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @JimmyHooverDC.
October 16, 2024 | Supreme Court Brief
A Sappy Start Turns Sour with Dense RICO, Immigration Hearings"The government's position as far as I can tell is that you just won't take yes for an answer," Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. said.
By Jimmy Hoover
7 minute read
October 15, 2024 | National Law Journal
Justices Appear Split Over Trucker's RICO Lawsuit Against Cannabis Companies"It is utterly implausible that Congress federalized every slip and fall involving RICO predicates," said Lisa Blatt, an attorney for the sued cannabis companies.
By Jimmy Hoover
5 minute read
October 15, 2024 | Supreme Court Brief
With 3 High Court Cases, This Law School Is Putting On A Clinic"The Appellate Litigation Clinic instructors have worked on cases at the Supreme Court in private practice, but this will be the first time the clinic itself has had a case at the court," the University of Virginia School of Law said in a statement.
By Jimmy Hoover
5 minute read
October 14, 2024 | National Law Journal
First Amendment, Appointments Clause at Issue in September Supreme Court PetitionsRequests for review include issues of free speech and free exercise of religion.
By Jimmy Hoover
9 minute read
October 14, 2024 | Supreme Court Brief
'The Second Monday In October'This week, the Supreme Court will observe another federally recognized Monday in October, namely Columbus Day,
By Jimmy Hoover
6 minute read
October 10, 2024 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court Will Decide If the 5th Circuit Allows 'Blatant Forum Shopping'On the surface, "FDA v. R.J. Reynolds Vapor" centers around a routine question of statutory standing about what is the proper forum where litigants can challenge negative rulings by a federal agency.
By Jimmy Hoover
7 minute read
October 10, 2024 | Supreme Court Brief
The 'Cryptic Note' at the Center of Death Penalty Case"I mean, it's just your one witness has been exposed as a liar," Justice Elena Kagan said.
By Jimmy Hoover
7 minute read
October 09, 2024 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court Casts Skeptical Eye Over Death Penalty Appeal"Do you really think it would make that much of a difference to the jury?" asked Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. of the new evidence unearthed by the defense.
By Jimmy Hoover
7 minute read
October 09, 2024 | Supreme Court Brief
In 'Ghost Gun' Case, Some Hands On Argument Prep"I actually had the experience of putting one of these kits together," the solicitor general told the justices.
By Jimmy Hoover
5 minute read
October 08, 2024 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court Appears Likely to Uphold ATF's 'Ghost Gun' RuleChief Justice John Roberts Jr. asked an attorney for the kit manufacturers what the purpose of selling slightly unfinished firearm "receivers" is if not to convert them into functioning weapons.
By Jimmy Hoover
6 minute read
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