Tony Mauro

June 28, 2017 | National Law Journal

Dozens of GOP House members are calling on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to recuse herself from the high-stakes case because of negative comments she made about Donald Trump before he was elected president. While Ginsburg may not be forced to withdraw, one law professor said she "has only herself to blame for the optics."

By Tony Mauro

5 minute read

June 27, 2017 | National Law Journal

The justices ended the 2016-17 term with major news on President Donald Trump's travel ban, church-state relations, gun control and gay rights, among other hot-button issues. Here's a look at the day's big developments.

By Tony Mauro

10 minute read

June 26, 2017 | National Law Journal

In a 5-4 ruling delivered at its final sitting, the court strictly interpreted deadlines for opting out of ongoing securities litigation.

By Tony Mauro

10 minute read

June 26, 2017 | Supreme Court Brief

A look at the rulings that will have long-term impact for litigators and the companies they represent. While there were fewer business cases than usual, most were wins of significance, according to a review by Mayer Brown's Supreme Court and appellate practice.

By Tony Mauro

24 minute read

June 26, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

The U.S. Supreme Court put another hurdle in the path of class action plaintiffs Monday with a 5-4 ruling that strictly interpreted deadlines for opting out of ongoing securities litigation.

By Tony Mauro

14 minute read

June 26, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Two years after embracing same-sex marriage, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to deal with a repercussion from its ruling by taking up the case of a Colorado baker who refused to make a custom wedding cake for a gay couple.

By TONY MAURO

6 minute read

June 26, 2017 | National Law Journal

Siding with a Missouri church in a closely watched First Amendment case, the court held churches can't be excluded from neutral government aid programs. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, in a dissent, wrote that the decision "profoundly changes" the relationship between church and state.

By Tony Mauro

8 minute read

June 26, 2017 | National Law Journal

Two years after embracing same-sex marriage, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to deal with a repercussion from its ruling by taking up the case of a Colorado baker who refused to make a custom wedding cake for a gay couple.

By Tony Mauro

6 minute read

June 23, 2017 | National Law Journal

Tony Mauro highlights the best of this year's Supreme Court fiction, where justices have lives, including sex lives, and get caught up in all kinds of mayhem. In between the heart-pounding action, you might find some useful insights about the court.

By Tony Mauro

12 minute read

June 22, 2017 | National Law Journal

The U.S. Supreme Court, ruling 5-3 in favor of Wisconsin in a property rights dispute, disappointed business groups that were hoping to boost regulatory takings claims.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read