Tony Mauro

July 25, 2018 | Supreme Court Brief

Here's a snapshot of Brett Kavanaugh's advice for appellate lawyers, and we have the story of former Stris & Maher appellate leader Dan Geyser's new journey into solo practice. Thanks for reading Supreme Court Brief.

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

2 minute read

July 23, 2018 | National Law Journal

Kavanaugh was counsel of record in 2000 for a petition on behalf of family members of 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez who wanted to keep him in Miami. He also wrote two amicus briefs supporting religious expressions and activity in public places.

By Tony Mauro

2 minute read

July 21, 2018 | National Law Journal

The timing of Don McGahn's call appears to confirm indications that Brett Kavanaugh was a top contender for the position well before Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement announcement.

By Tony Mauro

1 minute read

July 19, 2018 | The Recorder

The cases, including one challenging a California Court of Appeal decision, are drawing interest since the justices have not recently taken up disputes over libel and defamation, a part of First Amendment doctrine that is well-settled.

By Tony Mauro

1 minute read

July 19, 2018 | National Law Journal

The cases are drawing interest since the justices have not recently taken up disputes over libel and defamation, a part of First Amendment doctrine that is well-settled.

By Tony Mauro

2 minute read

July 16, 2018 | National Law Journal

Transparency advocates on Monday asked a federal court in Washington to expedite release of thousands of documents related to U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's previous government positions.

By Tony Mauro

1 minute read

July 16, 2018 | National Law Journal

Here's how she got picked for the nomination, and the number of cases she's argued before the high court since 2013.

By Tony Mauro

1 minute read

July 11, 2018 | National Law Journal

“I have followed his career with care,” Yale Law's Akhil Amar said, adding that “it's my job” to share the information and expertise he has about Kavanaugh, a onetime student of his at Yale. “Let my fellow citizens decide.”

By Tony Mauro

2 minute read

July 11, 2018 | Supreme Court Brief

As Brett Kavanaugh's nomination advances, here's a look back at his first—and only—U.S. Supreme Court argument. Plus: Anthony Kennedy's retirement means Justice Clarence Thomas gets a new chair.

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

7 minute read

July 10, 2018 | National Law Journal

“We never once saw him take a shortcut, treat a case as unimportant, or search for an easy answer," the letter from 34 former Brett Kavanaugh clerks said.

By Tony Mauro

1 minute read