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May 19, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

Defending 'Times v. Sullivan' | Larry Flynt's FBI File: Supreme Court Mentions | Barrett Makes Waves | Headlines: Breyer, Kagan and More

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief, and thanks for reading. Scroll down for reporting on questions about "Times v. Sullivan," and see what Supreme Court notables appeared in Larry Flynt's FBI file. Your feedback is welcome and appreciated.

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

10 minute read

April 27, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

Alito Challenges Court on 'Original Jurisdiction' | No Barrett Recusal in Donor Disclosure Dispute | Big 2nd Amendment Case Among Three New Grants

Thanks for stopping by ALM's Supreme Court Brief, our home to original reporting on the high court, justices and lawyers who advocate there. Thanks for reading, and your feedback is welcome and appreciated. Let's get started.

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

9 minute read

March 17, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

Supreme Court Reform Proposals in Focus | Judges Honor RBG | Senator Questions FBI Probe | Headlines: Breyer Breyer Everywhere, But No Vacancy to Fill

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief. The justices are back on Friday for their regularly scheduled conference. Meanwhile, we've got new reporting on various SCOTUS reform proposals, and hundreds of judges virtually convened to honor the latest Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Thanks for reading!

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

10 minute read

February 23, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

Two Trump-Related Cases Are Granted Review | A Supreme Court Snow Story (Featuring Carter Phillips) | Headlines: 'Spike in Partisanship' on Appeals Courts

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief! The justices are taking two Trump-era cases, and that could raise complications as the Biden administration moves to abandon some Trump rules and positions. Plus, more on the Carter Phillips snow story. Thanks for reading!

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

8 minute read

February 17, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

Why Rehnquist Sided With Larry Flynt | Kelsi Corkran Snags Georgetown Law Post | 'Golden Age of Originalism' | Headlines: Catch Up With Noel Francisco

Good morning and welcome to Supreme Court Brief. The justices' "shadow docket" is set to see the spotlight tomorrow in the U.S. House. The court will hold its first conference in four weeks on Friday and they turn to February telephonic arguments on Monday. Why did the late Chief Justice William Rehnquist side with Hustler publisher Larry Flynt in 1983? Scroll down!

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

8 minute read

February 10, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

New Book About Law Clerks | Garland the Brennan Clerk | Masterpiece Cakeshop Fallout | Pam Karlan Heads to DOJ

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief, our fresh reporting on lawyers, big cases and the justices themselves. Thanks for reading, and your feedback is appreciated.

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

9 minute read

December 09, 2020 | Supreme Court Brief

BYU Prof Will Make Debut | Former Gorsuch Clerk Speaks Out on Diversity | Headlines: Beth Brinkmann; Bryan Garner; Religious Liberty; and More!

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief and the last day of the December argument session. This morning the justices hear another chapter in their continuing separation-of-powers review. Thanks for reading! And please keep sharing your feedbac

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

8 minute read

November 25, 2020 | Supreme Court Brief

December Docket: Debuts and a Return of Familiar Faces | Skadden's New SCOTUS Practice | Catching Up With Nathan Lewin | Headlines: Self-Pardons, Jabots and More

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief. New reporting below on next week's arguments. Plus, catch up with longtime advocate Nathan Lewin. Thanks, always, for reading. And happy holidays.

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

9 minute read

October 19, 2020 | National Law Journal

Conservative Stalwarts Fried, Luttig Spark Controversy on 'Court Packing' and Election Recusals

In separate op-eds Charles Fried, sided with Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's wait-and-see approach to the "court packing" issue, and J. Michael Luttig suggested that a 2009 precedent may require U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett to step aside from election-related cases that could decide the 2020 presidential election.

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

7 minute read

October 14, 2020 | Supreme Court Brief

Orrick's SCOTUS Day | Tips From A SCOTUS First-Timer | A Circuit Justice Vacancy

Today is the final argument day of the Supreme Court's October sitting, and in both cases, lawyers from one law firm will be starting off the argument.

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

10 minute read