Marcia Coyle, based in Washington, covers the U.S. Supreme Court. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @MarciaCoyle
February 10, 2022 | National Law Journal
Kagan, Kavanaugh Barbs Reflect Tensions in Contentious DocketThree incidents show that Kagan, often in dissent, is prepared to counter what she may view as Kavanaugh's less-than-artful or inaccurate interpretations of what she has said or written.
By Marcia Coyle
5 minute read
February 09, 2022 | National Law Journal
Justice Sotomayor Sees 'Crisis' as Judicial Philosophies Become 'Slogans' for Political Platforms"As norms in the nomination process are broken, as more senators, local politicians and media question the legitimacy of the court, many of them heap scorn on the court," the justice said.
By Marcia Coyle
3 minute read
February 09, 2022 | National Law Journal
Decade After SCOTUS Ruling, Latham & Watkins Team Lands Win for Death Row InmateThe pro bono victory followed a five-day evidentiary hearing on the inmate's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel at his sentencing.
By Marcia Coyle
6 minute read
February 08, 2022 | Law.com
Race & Next Term | A Justice Thomas Statue? | Justice Barrett's Long GameIf the current term is likely to be defined by what the justices do on abortion, next term may well be defined by two cases involving race.
By Marcia Coyle
6 minute read
February 07, 2022 | National Law Journal
Kavanaugh, Kagan Exchange Sharp Words in Alabama Voting Rights CaseThe justices, divided 5-4, blocked a lower court ruling that found Alabama's redistricting plan unlawfully dilutes Black votes.
By Marcia Coyle
3 minute read
February 07, 2022 | National Law Journal
Big Law Steps Up in Major SCOTUS Environmental ChallengeBig Law is involved with 18 of the 43 amicus briefs filed in the case.
By Marcia Coyle
4 minute read
February 03, 2022 | National Law Journal
Some Federal Circuits 'Slow Walk' Abortion Challenges While Awaiting SCOTUS 'Roe' DecisionFour federal appellate courts in recent months have delayed acting on abortion-related challenges as they anticipate a major ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.
By Marcia Coyle
5 minute read
February 03, 2022 | National Law Journal
Ethics Scholars Urge Chief Justice Roberts to Adopt Code of Conduct for Supreme Court"We simply believe that a written code, even if primarily aspirational, would have a broad salutary impact, assisting current and future members of the court to transparently address potential conflicts and other issues in a way that builds public trust in the institution," the scholars wrote.
By Marcia Coyle
4 minute read
February 01, 2022 | National Law Journal
Will Senate Produce 'Justice-in-Waiting' Before SCOTUS' Term Ends?Three justices have been confirmed on the same day their predecessors left office, according to legal scholars.
By Marcia Coyle
3 minute read
February 01, 2022 | Law.com
A Justice-In-Waiting? | A Record Smashing Auction | Breyer By the NumbersGood morning and welcome to Supreme Court Brief. The justices have had a relatively quiet week in this mid-winter break. With predictions that President…
By Marcia Coyle
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