Tony Mauro

July 15, 2010 | Texas Lawyer

The state of Texas cited the decision earlier this week in the latest chapter of a long-running dispute over the state open meeting act, which some local Texas officials are challenging as unconstitutional.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

April 05, 2000 | Law.com

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld an Erie, Pa., anti-nudity ordinance that was used to force the dancers at the local Kandyland Lounge to wear pasties and G-strings. First Amendment advocates voiced alarm that the 6-3 decision could open the door to government clampdowns on unpopular forms of expression because of the "secondary effects" they might have on crime or property values nearby. The decision, like most nudity and obscenity cases that come before the justices, fractured the Court.

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

March 29, 2002 | New Jersey Law Journal

Even to his fans, Justice Anthony Kennedy`s recent public profile bears all the markings of a man who would like to be chief justice, should the current chief, William Rehnquist, decide to call it quits in the next year or so.

By Tony Mauro

12 minute read

May 19, 2006 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia repeated his opposition Thursday to invoking foreign law in high court constitutional decisions, but said Congress should not legislate against the practice. His admonition was a twist on his peeve about his colleagues' citation of foreign or international rulings in decisions on such issues as gay rights, affirmative action and the death penalty for juveniles. As much as Scalia opposes the practice, his loyalty to an independent Court apparently led him to speak out.

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

October 17, 2006 | The Recorder

The number of cases filed under seal was significantly lower in the 1990s and 1980s, but the conservative court may be more sympathetic now to requests.

By Tony Mauro

7 minute read

April 21, 2006 | National Law Journal

Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. announced Thursday that he has chosen James Duff, managing partner of the Washington, D.C., office of Baker Donelson, to run the judicial branch as the next director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. During a rare press briefing at the Supreme Court after the announcement, Roberts said Duff's arrival represents "a good chance for a fresh start and a renewed effort" to improve relations and address "tensions and disagreements" between the judiciary and Congress.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

October 23, 2007 | Law.com

A Georgetown law professor's research suggests that having high-priced advocates � like Latham's Maureen Mahoney � helps your case at the Supreme Court.

By Tony Mauro

10 minute read

May 17, 2010 | Law.com

It was a newsy morning at the Supreme Court today, with four decisions, including a victory for the United States in a case argued by high court nominee Solicitor General Elena Kagan. The Court also issued a landmark ruling on life sentences without parole for juveniles in non-homicide crimes. In the ruling, already being viewed as a major Eighth Amendment decision, the Court said such a sentence categorically violates the bar against cruel and unusual punishments.

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

December 12, 2006 | The Recorder

Family members wearing buttons bearing the victim's photo in a murder trial didn't prejudice the jury against the defendant, but the U.S. Supreme Court stopped short of endorsing the practice.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

November 05, 2009 | New York Law Journal

By Tony Mauro

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