Jimmy Hoover covers the Supreme Court for The National Law Journal. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @JimmyHooverDC.
November 02, 2023 | Supreme Court Brief
Justice Alito's Dilemma; Roberts Honors Deputy SG's 100th ArgumentJustice Samuel Alito Jr. reiterates concerns in a trademark case while the chief justice congratulates a former courtroom foe on his 100th argument.
By Jimmy Hoover
7 minute read
November 01, 2023 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court Leans Against 'Trump Too Small' TrademarkThe justices appeared overwhelmingly against striking down a trademark law that bars registering the name of a living person without his or her consent.
By Jimmy Hoover
5 minute read
November 01, 2023 | Supreme Court Brief
In Social Media Cases, Trump Was The Elephant In The Courtroom"It was an important part of how he wielded his authority," Justice Elena Kagan said of Trump's tweets.
By Jimmy Hoover
5 minute read
October 31, 2023 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court Voices First Amendment Concern Over Public Officials 'Blocking' Critics"More and more of our government operates on social media," Justice Elena Kagan said.
By Jimmy Hoover
5 minute read
October 31, 2023 | Supreme Court Brief
'Bad Facts Make Bad Law'"We know there are abuses in the (civil) forfeiture system," Justice Sonia Sotomayor said.
By Jimmy Hoover
6 minute read
October 30, 2023 | National Law Journal
'Hard Row to Hoe': Skeptical Supreme Court Hears Demand for Quick Forfeiture Hearings"How do we write a narrow opinion that does no harm here?" asked Justice Neil Gorsuch.
By Jimmy Hoover
5 minute read
October 30, 2023 | Supreme Court Brief
The Week Ahead: Justices To Tackle Civil Forfeiture and First AmendmentThe Supreme Court will review the promptness of hearings after car confiscations and then examine First Amendment implications of social media and trademark law.
By Jimmy Hoover
9 minute read
October 25, 2023 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court Will Log On to Social Media and the First Amendment This TermThe justices will hear a series of social network cases just months after Elena Kagan observed that "these are not like the nine greatest experts on the internet."
By Jimmy Hoover
5 minute read
October 24, 2023 | National Law Journal
Florida Wants Supreme Court to Revive Anti-Drag Show LawState officials tell the high court that a judge's statewide injunction was overly broad.
By Jimmy Hoover
3 minute read
October 23, 2023 | Law.com
Ex-Supreme Court Clerks Find Big Money Opportunities in Litigation Finance"This is a fascinating and really fun field," said former clerk Travis Lenkner.
By Jimmy Hoover
9 minute read
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