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Tony Mauro

Tony Mauro

February 19, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief

Argument Snapshot: Here Are the Advocate Lineups | Sotomayor: Gorsuch Is a 'Lovely Person' | 'Crisis of Credibility' at SCOTUS

Justice Sonia Sotomayor recently had some glowing things to say about one of her newest colleagues, and scroll down for advocate lineups in some of the big upcoming cases. Thanks for reading Supreme Court Brief!

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

7 minute read

February 13, 2019 | National Law Journal

Roberts Declares Himself First Amendment's 'Most Aggressive Defender' at SCOTUS

It was a remarkable comment—rare for a justice to attach himself to a certain line of jurisprudence.

By Tony Mauro

6 minute read

February 13, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Roberts Calls Himself First Amendment's 'Most Aggressive Defender' at SCOTUS

It was a remarkable comment—rare for a justice to attach himself to a certain line of jurisprudence.

By Tony Mauro

6 minute read

February 13, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief

Winter Recess Ends: What's Next | RBG Picks Kagan on Religion | 'Extremely' Tasty Traditions

Our quick rundown on cases coming up for argument, and what's at stake. Plus: why Justice Ginsburg turns to Elena Kagan on matters of religion, and did you hear about the tasty tradition at the SG's office? Thanks for reading!

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

8 minute read

February 08, 2019 | National Law Journal

Why Roberts Sided With Liberals Blocking Restrictive Louisiana Abortion Law

Asked at an event in Nashville this week whether he was making progress in his goal of reducing the number of 5-4 decisions, Roberts said, “Well, you know, some days are better than others.”

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

February 08, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Why Roberts Sided With Liberals to Block Restrictive Louisiana Abortion Law

Asked at an event in Nashville this week whether he was making progress in his goal of reducing the number of 5-4 decisions, Roberts said, “Well, you know, some days are better than others.”

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

February 07, 2019 | National Law Journal

Future McGuireWoods Partner Denounced Blackface Yearbook Photos 39 Years Ago

"Those photos needed to be called out,” says Bradley Kutrow, now a financial services and appellate partner at McGuireWoods in North Carolina.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

February 06, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief

'Auer' Is Near | 'Anonymously Funded' Briefs Questioned | The Chief's ACA Dilemma

The Supreme Court's big regulatory case is drumming up dozens of amicus briefs—here's a snapshot. Plus: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, the Rhode Island democrat, writes to Chief Justice Roberts over concerns about "anonymously funded" amicus briefs. Thanks for reading Supreme Court Brief!

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

8 minute read

February 05, 2019 | National Law Journal

Sheldon Whitehouse Confronts 'Anonymously Funded' SCOTUS Amicus Briefs

The Senate Democrat from Rhode Island, writing to Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. and Court Clerk Scott Harris, decries "the court's practice of routinely accepting amicus curiae briefs from special interest groups that fail to disclose their donors."

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

January 30, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief

Appellate Bar Musical Chairs | Ethics Code Spotlight | Plus: SCOTUS Headlines

Some takeaways about the big moves of Kannon Shanmugam to Paul Weiss and Lisa Blatt to Williams & Connolly. Plus: US House Democrats take their first look at creating an ethics code for the justices, and DOJ doesn't want to rush on extending the reach of "Janus." Thanks for reading!

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

6 minute read