Tony Mauro
Tony Mauro, based in Washington, covers the U.S. Supreme Court. A lead writer for ALM's Supreme Court Brief, Tony focuses on the court's history and traditions, appellate advocacy and the SCOTUS cases that matter most to business litigators. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Tonymauro
December 10, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief
Clement's 99th | Kirkland, O'Melveny Lawyers Make Debuts | Filling Michael Dreeben's Shoes | SG on Patent EligibilityPaul Clement makes his 99th Supreme Court argument this morning, and another Kirkland lawyer makes his debut, in a case also featuring the first-time advocacy of an O'Melveny attorney. Plus: the SG says Eric Feigin will follow Dreeben as the criminal appeals supervisor. Thanks for reading!
By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro
7 minute read
December 04, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief
ERISA's Back Today | Sotomayor: Sorry for the Interruption | Dreeben Opts for O'Melveny | Pam Karlan's Impeachment TestimonyStanford's Pam Karlan is testifying this morning at the House Judiciary Committee, and the justices are returning to the second of three big ERISA disputes this term. Plus: Justice Sotomayor caught herself interrupting veteran advocate Lisa Blatt—but no worries! And: Why Michael Dreeben picked O'Meleveny. Thanks for reading!
By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro
9 minute read
December 03, 2019 | National Law Journal
O'Melveny Snags Michael Dreeben, Former Longtime Deputy Solicitor General"I called Walter Dellinger, asking him for advice," Dreeben said in an interview. "He suggested that I talk to O'Melveny, and the more I learned about the firm, the more engaged and intrigued I became."
By Tony Mauro
6 minute read
December 03, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief
Lisa Blatt's 38th Argument | Female Lawyers Share Abortion-Rights Stories | Fewer 'Friends' at High Court | Headlines: Roberts & TrumpWelcome to Supreme Court Brief. We've got a snapshot below of an environmental-law argument this morning -- Lisa Blatt's 38th at the high court. Plus: Arnold & Porter is up with the firm's latest review of the court's amicus docket, and hundreds of female lawyers sign a brief backing access to reproductive rights. Thanks for reading SCB.
By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle
10 minute read
November 15, 2019 | National Law Journal
Kavanaugh, Amid Protests, Offers 'Gratitude' at Federalist SocietyDuring the event, there was no mention of the sexual misconduct claims, as the Federalist Society greeted Brett Kavanaugh with prolonged standing ovations.
By Tony Mauro
6 minute read
November 13, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief
Estrada v. Chemerinsky | Montana Hires Jenner & Block | Jon Krakauer SCOTUS Brief | DACA Argument RoundupWelcome to Supreme Court Brief. We look at the two veteran appellate lawyers arguing in this morning's race-bias case against Comcast, and scroll down for reports on this term's big church-and-state case and a petition from longtime author Jon Krakauer. Thanks for reading SCB, and your feedback is welcome.
By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle
9 minute read
November 12, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief
New Faces at the Solicitor General's Office | Big Business Backs DACA | Bivens and the Border | Kagan ProfileWelcome to Supreme Court Brief. The justices this morning are hearing the case for—and against—'Dreamers.' California's SG, Michael Mongan, makes his SCOTUS debut. Plus: Meet the new faces at the US solicitor general's office. Thanks for reading SCB!
By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle
10 minute read
November 08, 2019 | National Law Journal
Ignored or Attacked, ABA Committee Persists in Ranking Judicial NomineesFacing claims of bias, the ABA's review process has been called "almost meaningless" as lawmakers pick and choose when to ignore the ratings.
By Tony Mauro
6 minute read
November 05, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief
Justices Head Into an Admiralty Case | A Supreme Court 'Lottery' Proposal | Gorsuch Plays N.Y. Police Officer | Linguistics at SCOTUSWelcome to Supreme Court Brief. An expert on admiralty law provides us historical perspective as the justices this morning take up a new case. Plus: new proposals for "saving" the court include a SCOTUS lottery. Scroll down for headlines and more! Thanks for reading.
By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle
9 minute read
November 04, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief
Kansas Case Tests Justices' 'Technological Heebie-Jeebies' | Justices Will Review SEC's Clawback Power | 'Sincerest Apologies': Hawaii Case's Twists and Turns | Hillary Clinton & RBGWelcome to Supreme Court Brief. The justices return to the bench this morning for their final argument session of 2019. Take a peek at who's arguing today—some familiar faces. Plus: the justices added one new case to the argument docket—a securities dispute to which the SG had waived any response. Thanks for reading!
By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle
10 minute read
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