February 19, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief
Argument Snapshot: Here Are the Advocate Lineups | Sotomayor: Gorsuch Is a 'Lovely Person' | 'Crisis of Credibility' at SCOTUSJustice 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 SCOTUSIt 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 SCOTUSIt 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 TraditionsOur 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 LawAsked 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 LawAsked 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 DilemmaThe 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 BriefsThe 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 HeadlinesSome 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
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