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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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October 10, 2023 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Appears Wary of High Bar for Financial Whistleblowers

Who bears the burden of proof for an allegedly retaliatory firing: the employer or the former employee?

By Jimmy Hoover

6 minute read

October 10, 2023 | Supreme Court Brief

The Week Ahead: UBS Battles Whistleblower; South Carolina Denies Racial Gerrymander

The justices will hear burden of proof and voting rights cases.

By Jimmy Hoover

6 minute read

October 05, 2023 | National Law Journal

Missouri Turns to Supreme Court in Battle With Feds Over State's Gun Law

Missouri's stayed Second Amendment Preservation Act effectively bars local police from enforcing the federal government's "unconstitutional" gun control laws.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

October 05, 2023 | Supreme Court Brief

Not Even Justices Want 'Extra Work'

Justice Brett Kavanaugh, however, has suggested that the Supreme Court agree to hear more cases.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

October 04, 2023 | National Law Journal

Chief Justice Roberts Slams 'Manipulation' of Supreme Court's Docket

"We can't keep granting cert and have it constantly being mooted," Roberts said of litigant's tactics.

By Jimmy Hoover

7 minute read

October 04, 2023 | Supreme Court Brief

'If That's Your Position, I Don't Think I Can Get Your Vote'

Sometimes a Supreme Court advocate just has to take it from the bench.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

October 03, 2023 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Appears Hesitant to Strike Down CFPB's Funding Structure

Even the court's conservative justices appeared wary of arguments that the consumer financial watchdog is unconstitutionally funded.

By Jimmy Hoover

6 minute read

October 03, 2023 | Supreme Court Brief

Alito Raises Concern Over Amicus Brief Studies

The justice wonders aloud whether studies conducted in non-party briefs should be taken as scientifically valid.

By Jimmy Hoover

6 minute read

October 02, 2023 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Term Opens With Textualist Debate Over the Word 'And'

The justices offer opposing views on whether "and" means "or" in the federal First Step Act.

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read

October 02, 2023 | Supreme Court Brief

The Justices Are Back In Town

The Supreme Court begins new term after a busy summer.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read