Tony Mauro

November 06, 2018 | Supreme Court Brief

The SG's office wants the justices to grant cert before judgment in a series of DACA cases, and scroll down for our snapshot of the spate of recusals in Monday's orders list. Plus: the justices appeared supportive of Virginia's ban on uranium mining. Thanks for reading Supreme Court Brief.

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

10 minute read

November 05, 2018 | National Law Journal

“I appreciate the court's efforts to encourage succinct and streamlined briefs. But 4,500 words for a merits reply brief—wow, that is short!” one veteran advocate in Big Law says.

By Tony Mauro

5 minute read

November 04, 2018 | National Law Journal

“This was a serious and thorough investigation that left no stone unturned in our pursuit of the facts,” said Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the committee.

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

November 02, 2018 | National Law Journal

The justices granted certiorari in two related cases Friday, both of which involve a war memorial in the shape of the cross on public land.

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

October 31, 2018 | The Recorder

As angry as the justices were about so-called cy pres settlements, a serious jurisdictional "standing" issue cropped up that could spoil the chances that a majority would put an end to the practice.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

October 31, 2018 | National Law Journal

As angry as the justices were about so-called cy pres settlements, a serious jurisdictional "standing" issue cropped up that could spoil the chances that a majority would put an end to the practice.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

October 31, 2018 | Supreme Court Brief

Class action objector Ted Frank make his case—indeed, it is his case—today at the high court in Frank v. Gaos, which tests "cy pres" provisions of class settlements. We've got the full roundup of who's arguing—and who is not arguing. Thanks for reading Supreme Court Brief.

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

7 minute read

October 30, 2018 | Supreme Court Brief

What's behind the switch in the argument lineup this week? We have an explanation, and it involves Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Plus: Justice Sotomayor has sharp words in a capital case, Anthony Kennedy says we're at a "low point" in civic dialogue and—if you missed it—NLJ's published its latest Appellate Hot List. Thanks, always, for reading Supreme Court Brief.

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

6 minute read

October 29, 2018 | National Law Journal

Two arguments aired Monday suggest the court's pro-arbitration momentum faces some obstacles from the liberal justices.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

October 29, 2018 | Litigation Daily

Two arguments aired Monday suggest the court's pro-arbitration momentum faces some obstacles from the liberal justices.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read