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Tony Mauro

Tony Mauro

December 10, 2018 | The Recorder

U.S. Supreme Court Rule Crimps GoFundMe Backed Amicus Brief

“The Clerk's Office interprets this language [of Rule 37.6] to preclude an amicus from filing a brief if contributors are anonymous,” a spokesperson for the Supreme Court told a Recorder affiliate.

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

December 10, 2018 | Litigation Daily

Supreme Court Rule Puts a Crimp in Crowd-Funded Amicus Briefs

“The Clerk's Office interprets this language [of Rule 37.6] to preclude an amicus from filing a brief if contributors are anonymous,” a spokesperson for the Supreme Court told NLJ.

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

December 10, 2018 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Tees Up Major Challenge to Power of Federal Regulators

The court's action could also signal its future interest in reviewing the "Chevron" doctrine, which called for judicial deference to agency interpretations, also a nemesis for conservatives.

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

December 07, 2018 | National Law Journal

Everything Was 'Excellent' In Key Patent Case at Supreme Court

It's rare for the justices to compliment the lawyers before them for the quality of their briefs, but check out the arguments this week in Helsinn Healthcare v. Teva Pharmaceuticals. Will the court write an "excellent" opinion?

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

December 07, 2018 | Litigation Daily

Everything Was 'Excellent' In Supreme Court Patent Case

It's rare for the justices to compliment the lawyers before them for the quality of their briefs, but check out the arguments this week in Helsinn Healthcare v. Teva Pharmaceuticals. Will the court write an "excellent" opinion?

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

December 06, 2018 | Supreme Court Brief

Eyeing Mueller in Double-Jeopardy Challenge | Trimming Amicus Briefs | How Best to Correct a Justice?

The justices today hear a double-jeopardy case that some observers think could affect the Robert Mueller special counsel investigation. Plus: What are advocates saying about a proposed trim to amicus briefs? And scroll down for our latest headlines. Is there a good or better way to correct a justice? We asked around. Thanks for reading Supreme Court Brief.

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

6 minute read

December 04, 2018 | Supreme Court Brief

Shanmugam Trumps Srinivasan | SG Gets Rare Deadline | Justices' Familiar Phrases

Williams & Connolly partner Kannon Shanmugam makes a record-breaking argument Tuesday at the US Supreme Court, and did you see the rare deadline the justices gave the US solicitor general's office? Thanks for reading Supreme Court Brief.

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

8 minute read

December 03, 2018 | Supreme Court Brief

Kavanaugh Sits Out Securities Case | Ex-Gibson Associates Face Off | Trim Those Briefs? | Ted Talk: Boutrous Is Fired Up

The Supreme Court Monday is reviewing a securities case in which Kavanaugh participated on the D.C. Circuit. Plus: two former Gibson Dunn associates are arguing against each other, and check out our latest Legal Speak podcast with Ted Boutrous. Thanks for reading!

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

7 minute read

December 01, 2018 | National Law Journal

'American Patriot': Justices Reflect on George H.W. Bush's Legacy

"Both he and Mrs. Bush were the essence of decency and kindness then and throughout the years," Justice Clarence Thomas said in a statement Saturday. Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. called George H.W. Bush an "American patriot and fundamentally decent man."

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

November 30, 2018 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Advocates Push Back on 'Harmful' Proposed Word Limits

“Brief writers would often have to sacrifice readability and clarity to meet the word limit,” according to a letter 18 firms sent to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read