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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May 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Ethics Hearing Will Include Testimony From 3 Democratic, 2 GOP Picks

Senate Judiciary Committee convenes session as justices face intense public scrutiny.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

May 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Will Review Burden of Proof of Corporate Whistleblowers

The justices will consider if and when the burden shifts to employers to show they did not unlawfully retaliate against a whistleblowing employee.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

May 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court to Consider Overruling 'Chevron' Deference

Justices will examine whether courts should consider deferring to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutory authority.

By Jimmy Hoover

6 minute read

April 28, 2023 | National Law Journal

Alito Says He Has a 'Pretty Good Idea Who' Leaked 'Dobbs' Draft

The author of decision that overturned "Roe" lacks the "level of proof" necessary to name the culprit.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

April 28, 2023 | National Law Journal

North Carolina Ruling Complicates Supreme Court's Pending Election Case

State court's decision might have rendered closely watched Moore v. Harper appeal moot.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

April 27, 2023 | National Law Journal

As Clock Ticks, Supreme Court Opinions Still Coming at a Snail's Pace

The slow release of decisions sets the stage for a deluge of rulings in the next two months.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

April 27, 2023 | National Law Journal

Senate Democrats Want More Info on Justices' New Ethics Statement

Judiciary Committee Democrats say high court's ethical stand "raises more questions than it resolves."

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

April 27, 2023 | Supreme Court Brief

Jefferson's Money Problems And That Funny Magna Carta

The justices ended the October 2022 Term's oral arguments with a history lesson.

By Jimmy Hoover

6 minute read

April 26, 2023 | Law.com

Supreme Court Grills Minn. County That Kept Profits From Forfeiture Sale

Several justices express constitutional concerns with potential governmental "taking."

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read

April 26, 2023 | National Law Journal

Roberts Fumbles a Handoff; Alito Scores With Dobbs

The chief justice has a miscue during oral arguments, while Alito enjoys praise in a Harvard journal.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

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