Mike Scarcella is a senior editor in Washington on ALM Media's regulatory desk. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @MikeScarcella. Mike works on a slate of newsletters: Supreme Court Brief | Higher Law | Compliance Hot Spots | Labor of Law.
June 27, 2019 | National Law Journal
'Regrettable.' 'First Time Ever.' 'Inventing.' How Justices Fumed Over Census Ruling"The court's holding reflects an unprecedented departure from our deferential review of discretionary agency decisions," Justice Clarence Thomas said in dissent.
By Nate Robson | Mike Scarcella
6 minute read
June 27, 2019 | National Law Journal
Inside SCOTUS With NLJ's Tony Mauro and Marcia Coyle: Census & GerrymanderingU.S. Supreme Court reporters Tony Mauro and Marcia Coyle offer their quick take on Thursday's census and gerrymandering rulings.
By Mike Scarcella
2 minute read
June 27, 2019 | Law.com
Labor of Law: Pay Equity Practices Get Boost; 'Because of Sex': Merits Briefing at SCOTUS; How I Made Partner: Morgan Lewis Edition; Who Got the Work & MoreWelcome to Labor of Law -- our weekly snapshot of news, trends and analysis for the L&E bar. Thanks for reading!
By Mike Scarcella
8 minute read
June 25, 2019 | National Law Journal
Not a 'Friendly Subpoena': Mueller Will Testify July 17 in US House“We look forward to hearing his testimony, as do all Americans,” the leaders of the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees said. Mueller had expressed an unwillingness to testify about his work as special counsel.
By Mike Scarcella
3 minute read
June 25, 2019 | National Law Journal
US Appeals Court Says Census Plaintiffs Can Explore New EvidenceThe ruling by a divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit allows additional proceedings in the Maryland trial court, where a judge said this week new evidence paints a "disturbing picture" of alleged discriminatory motivations by the Trump administration.
By Marcia Coyle | Mike Scarcella
6 minute read
June 20, 2019 | Law.com
Labor of Law: Big Law Backs Employment Arbitration | EEOC's Pay-Data Update | Female NY Anchors Sue | Wall Street Dads | Who Got the WorkWelcome to Labor of Law: Ropes & Gray backs Winston & Strawn's pro-arbitration fight at SCOTUS against a former partner. Plus: the EEOC updates a trial judge on the status of reinstated pay-data collection. Thanks for reading!
By Mike Scarcella
10 minute read
June 19, 2019 | National Law Journal
Ex-Kavanaugh Clerk Justin Walker Gets Trump Nod for Kentucky CourtWalker, a litigator at Dinsmore & Shohl who also teaches at Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville, was part of the wave of former Kavanaugh clerks who spoke out in support of his Supreme Court nomination.
By Mike Scarcella
4 minute read
June 19, 2019 | National Law Journal
Michael Dreeben, Deputy Solicitor and Top Mueller Lawyer, Ends DOJ CareerDreeben, who argued his 100th Supreme Court case in 2016, had earned a reputation as the U.S. Justice Department's preeminent expert on criminal law.
By Tony Mauro | Mike Scarcella
4 minute read
June 19, 2019 | National Law Journal
Hogan Lovells Partner Cate Stetson Takes Banner 'Serial' Case to SCOTUS"This case presents an important question of federal law on which state and federal courts are now divided," Stetson, co-leader of the firm's Supreme Court practice, told the justices. A petition is expected in the coming weeks at the high court.
By Mike Scarcella
5 minute read
June 18, 2019 | National Law Journal
What Big Law's Saying About Trump's $300B China Tariffs PlanMajor U.S. law firms, representing business clients, had a lot to say to Robert Lighthizer, the former Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom partner who now serves as the U.S. Trade Representative.
By Mike Scarcella
5 minute read
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