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Jimmy Hoover

Jimmy Hoover

Jimmy Hoover covers the Supreme Court for The National Law Journal. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @JimmyHooverDC. 

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September 06, 2023 | National Law Journal

Trademark Ban Censors Criticism of Politicians, Anti-Trump Lawyer Tells Justices

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of the statutory ban on registering trademarks that name living persons without their consent.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

September 05, 2023 | National Law Journal

How Do You Make Amicus Briefs a True Friend of the Supreme Court?

Lawyers whose friend-of-the-court filings wound up in majority opinions share their advice.

By Jimmy Hoover

9 minute read

August 31, 2023 | National Law Journal

Justice Clarence Thomas Discloses Trips Paid by Billionaire Harlan Crow

Justice Samuel Alito Jr. also submits financial disclosure form following critical news reports.

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read

August 29, 2023 | National Law Journal

SEC Fires Opening Salvo in Supreme Court Fight Over Agency Proceedings

Federal government says the use of administrative law judges in assessing civil fines does not violate the constitutional right to a jury trial.

By Jimmy Hoover

7 minute read

August 25, 2023 | National Law Journal

Is the Solicitor General Still 'The Tenth Justice'?

"That premise is no longer conventional wisdom," said law professor Lincoln Caplan, who has studied the office for decades.

By Jimmy Hoover

6 minute read

August 24, 2023 | National Law Journal

Taking Cue From Justice Thomas, Defendant Calls Private FCA Suits Unconstitutional

Justice Clarence Thomas, in a June dissent, provided the framework for a constitutional challenge to the False Claims Act.

By Jimmy Hoover

7 minute read

August 24, 2023 | National Law Journal

What's On Tap For The October 2023 Supreme Court Term?

After wading into explosive social issues in recent years, the Supreme Court's conservative majority will turn its attention to an old familiar foe: the administrative state.

By Jimmy Hoover

10 minute read

August 23, 2023 | National Law Journal

Free-Speech Challenge to Securities Regulation Reaches Supreme Court

Hedge fund manager found to have violated SEC rule argues criticism of biotech company was constitutionally protected.

By Jimmy Hoover

6 minute read

August 22, 2023 | National Law Journal

Judiciary Seeks to Clarify Appellate Costs Rule After Supreme Court Ruling

The justices held that a district court cannot second-guess an appellate court's allocation of costs.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

August 22, 2023 | National Law Journal

Steve Vladeck On Not Pulling His Punches Against Supreme Court

The University of Texas at Austin law professor has become a leading critic of today's conservative court, even as his criticism has put his Supreme Court practice in a somewhat "awkward" position.

By Jimmy Hoover

7 minute read