Tony Mauro

Tony Mauro, based in Washington, covers the U.S. Supreme Court. A lead writer for ALM's Supreme Court Brief, Tony focuses on the court's history and traditions, appellate advocacy and the SCOTUS cases that matter most to business litigators. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Tonymauro

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April 22, 2020 | National Law Journal

Crowell & Moring's Natalie Ludaway on the New Landscape for State AGs

The former D.C. chief deputy attorney general discusses her perspective on the growing practice and her client work on issues like price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Tony Mauro

6 minute read

April 22, 2020 | Supreme Court Brief

First Amendment Advocates Join to Protect Right to Rally | Rare Confession From DOJ | Feds Pay Fees in Kavanaugh FOIA | Phone Arguments: Tips from the Trenches

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief. We're spotlighting the amicus lineup in a closely watched First Amendment case. And scroll down for our reporting on a rare confession of error from the Justice Department. Thanks for reading! And stay safe.

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

9 minute read

April 20, 2020 | National Law Journal

Former Gibson Dunn Associate Will Make His SCOTUS Debut—From Oklahoma

Mithun Mansinghani, solicitor general for Oklahoma, is doing the usual prep work, participating in moot courts hosted by the National Association of Attorneys General and the Georgetown Law Supreme Court Institute, among others—all by telephone.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

April 15, 2020 | Supreme Court Brief

Press 1 to Argue at the Supreme Court | An Oliver Wendell Holmes Play at the Court | Abortion Rights Cases Are Heading to SCOTUS

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief, and we hope you are well. When the court reopens, keep an eye out for a play about Oliver Wendell Holmes -- which will take place in the chamber. Plus: we reached out to practitioners about their thinking on the first-ever phone arguments. Thanks for reading, and be well.

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

7 minute read

March 25, 2020 | Supreme Court Brief

A Doubting Thomas Raises More Questions | The Cost of Seeking Review | High-Flying Justices | Cate Stetson Looks Ahead to Milestone

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief. A doubting Justice Clarence Thomas raises more questions. The cost of seeking review: Paul Clement edition. High-flying justices get fresh look in new report. Plus: Hogan Lovells partner Cate Stetson looks ahead to milestone. Thanks for reading, and stay safe.

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

12 minute read

March 18, 2020 | National Law Journal

Hogan Lovells Partner Cate Stetson Looks Ahead to Milestone of 100 Appellate Arguments

Hogan Lovells' Cate Stetson speaks about how she prepares for oral arguments (spoiler alert: it involves cheeseburgers) and why so few women argue before the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Tony Mauro

9 minute read

March 11, 2020 | National Law Journal

'It Needed to Be Said': Wisconsin Federal Judge Defends His Article Slamming Roberts Court

"What I said is right. I mean, I think it needed to be said," U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman says in an interview about his new article "The Roberts Court's Assault on Democracy."

By Tony Mauro

7 minute read

March 02, 2020 | Supreme Court Brief

Trio of Former Scalia Clerks Will Argue CFPB Case | 'Mooting Paul Is a Total Waste of Time': Clement Is Saluted | A Rare 'Damn' Reverberates

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief! Tuesday's big CFPB case will feature argument from three former Scalia clerks — a rare occurrence. Plus, Kirkland's Paul Clement was saluted by peers after his 100th argument. Thanks for reading! And we love your feedback.

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

9 minute read

February 27, 2020 | National Law Journal

'I Get Very Little Sleep': Neal Katyal on Juggling Oral Arguments, a Book, TV and '100%' Diversity

The Hogan Lovells appellate ace spoke with the NLJ's Tony Mauro about balancing everything from a book to billable hours.

By Tony Mauro

7 minute read

February 24, 2020 | Supreme Court Brief

Clement's 100th | Sotomayor's Searing Dissent | Larry Wallace Remembered | Davis Wright Pitches 'Revenge Pornography' Challenge

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief. Kirkland's Paul Clement makes his 100th argument this week. Plus: Larry Wallace, who argued more than 150 cases, is remembered. Scroll down for more headlines and a new First Amendment petition from Davis Wright. Thanks for reading!

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

10 minute read

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