June 30, 2021 | National Law Journal
One Lawyer's Long Journey From Prison Bars to the Supreme Court Bar"There are very few issues I would want to argue in the Supreme Court, but this is an issue that I've literally been living with for three years," said Shon Hopwood, who may get to argue before the nation's high court.
By Tony Mauro
4 minute read
June 28, 2021 | National Law Journal
Justice Breyer Is at the 'Top of His Game,' Says Close Friend Kenneth FeinbergFeinberg said he doubts anyone knows when or if Breyer will retire.
By Tony Mauro
3 minute read
June 04, 2021 | National Law Journal
Hugo Black's Law Clerks Fought to Protect His 'Little Piece of Eden'Their goal was to protect Black's home from renovation plans submitted by the current owner and approved by Alexandria's City Council.
By Tony Mauro
3 minute read
June 02, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief
Breyer's Daily Routine: Meditation, M*A*S*H and More | Hugo Black's Old Home, in Focus | All the J&J Lawyers | Headlines: Jones Day Rehires Hashim Mooppan as PartnerWelcome to Supreme Court Brief, home to original reporting on cases at the high court, the justices themselves and the lawyers who appear there. Thanks for reading, and your feedback is welcome and appreciated.
By Marcia Coyle and Tony Mauro
10 minute read
May 19, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief
Defending 'Times v. Sullivan' | Larry Flynt's FBI File: Supreme Court Mentions | Barrett Makes Waves | Headlines: Breyer, Kagan and MoreWelcome to Supreme Court Brief, and thanks for reading. Scroll down for reporting on questions about "Times v. Sullivan," and see what Supreme Court notables appeared in Larry Flynt's FBI file. Your feedback is welcome and appreciated.
By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro
10 minute read
April 27, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief
Alito Challenges Court on 'Original Jurisdiction' | No Barrett Recusal in Donor Disclosure Dispute | Big 2nd Amendment Case Among Three New GrantsThanks for stopping by ALM's Supreme Court Brief, our home to original reporting on the high court, justices and lawyers who advocate there. Thanks for reading, and your feedback is welcome and appreciated. Let's get started.
By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro
9 minute read
April 21, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief
A Female First at the Supreme Court, in 1972 | Lottery, Not Coin Flip, Solved Argument Impasse | J. Michael Luttig Q&AWelcome to Supreme Court Brief. The justices wrap up the first week of the April argument session with an appellate procedural issue over costs. Plus: The first woman to sit with the justices was not Sandra Day O'Connor, but the court's first female page. Scroll down for details and thanks for reading!
By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle
9 minute read
April 19, 2021 | National Law Journal
Former Judge Michael Luttig Talks First Amendment, Impeachment and Coca-ColaMichael Luttig chats with us about redesigning a first amendment icon.
By Tony Mauro
5 minute read
April 14, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief
Is Kagan the John Grisham of SCOTUS Opinion-Writing? | Justices Call for SG's Views in Two New Cases | Latham Partners With The Appellate ProjectIs Justice Elena Kagan the high court's version of legal fiction author John Grisham? Scroll down for more on the Latham & Watkins partnership with The Appellate Project. Thanks for reading Supreme Court Brief.
By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle
8 minute read
April 08, 2021 | National Law Journal
Jones Day Recruits Another Big Batch of Supreme Court Law ClerksThe firm was able to continue its signature annual foray into recruiting former U.S. Supreme Court law clerks this year, adding nine in recent months.
By Tony Mauro
6 minute read