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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 12, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Monopolist's Arrogance,' DOJ Opens Antitrust Trial Over Google's Dominant Search Engine

The federal government and dozens of states accuse Google of illegally monopolizing the internet search market.

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read

September 08, 2023 | Law.com

Is the Supreme Court Actually Deciding 'Cases' or 'Controversies'?

Critics say the justices are deciding sweeping legal issues based on questionable factual assertions, or as some say, "fake cases."

By Jimmy Hoover

8 minute read

September 08, 2023 | National Law Journal

Alito Rejects Recusal Request in Tax Case Coming Before the Supreme Court

Justice Samuel Alito Jr. says his Wall Street Journal interview with an attorney in Moore v. U.S. has no bearing on the case.

By Jimmy Hoover

6 minute read

September 07, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Palpable' Uncertainty: Supreme Court Asked to Review Cellphone Searches at the Border

An immigration lawyer says Border Patrol's warrantless searches of his phone violate the Fourth Amendment.

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read

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