Tony Mauro

March 03, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

The justices wrap up the February argument session this morning with a return to the appointments clause in combined cases involving social security claims. In a "first" in U.S. Supreme Court opinions, "cleaned up" makes an appearance. Plus, Adam Feldman's out with a new study about cert success for former U.S. solicitors.

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

8 minute read

February 28, 2021 | National Law Journal

James Duff, former Director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, discusses his achievements and the challenges he faced while in his former position.

By Tony Mauro

5 minute read

February 23, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief! The justices are taking two Trump-era cases, and that could raise complications as the Biden administration moves to abandon some Trump rules and positions. Plus, more on the Carter Phillips snow story. Thanks for reading!

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

8 minute read

February 17, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

Good morning and welcome to Supreme Court Brief. The justices' "shadow docket" is set to see the spotlight tomorrow in the U.S. House. The court will hold its first conference in four weeks on Friday and they turn to February telephonic arguments on Monday. Why did the late Chief Justice William Rehnquist side with Hustler publisher Larry Flynt in 1983? Scroll down!

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

8 minute read

February 10, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief, our fresh reporting on lawyers, big cases and the justices themselves. Thanks for reading, and your feedback is appreciated.

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

9 minute read

February 01, 2021 | National Law Journal

Waxman discusses how Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr's appellate practice is preparing for 2021 amid the pandemic.

By Tony Mauro

7 minute read

December 11, 2020 | National Law Journal

"I think they had a lot of tough questions for both sides. The rigorous questioning was difficult and challenging, but I heard from several English professors afterward, who said that was the first oral argument they heard and they were in awe," Bryan Garner says.

By Tony Mauro

6 minute read

December 09, 2020 | Supreme Court Brief

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief and the last day of the December argument session. This morning the justices hear another chapter in their continuing separation-of-powers review. Thanks for reading! And please keep sharing your feedbac

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

8 minute read

November 25, 2020 | Supreme Court Brief

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief. New reporting below on next week's arguments. Plus, catch up with longtime advocate Nathan Lewin. Thanks, always, for reading. And happy holidays.

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

9 minute read

November 18, 2020 | Supreme Court Brief

Good morning and welcome to Supreme Court Brief. The justices are on their two-week break between argument sessions. Scroll down for our sneak peek at a new report on amicus briefing at the high court, and for a short item on Justice Breyer's new (and temporary) title.

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

8 minute read