October 04, 2019 | National Law Journal
Justices Take Louisiana Abortion Case, Marking Major New TermThe justices, acting on hundreds of petitions that piled up over the summer recess, granted review in June Medical Services v. Gee. The case and a companion case Gee v. June Medical Services will be argued early in 2020.
By Tony Mauro
3 minute read
October 02, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief
Meet ACLU's Team in Title VII Case | Appellate Vets Jockey for a Grant | California's SG Would Make Debut in DACA CasesThe ACLU has long been advocating for Aimee Stephens in her claims against a Michigan funeral home, and now David Cole, national legal director of the organization, will make the case next week at the high court. Plus: California Solicitor Michael Mongan is requesting time -- marking his debut -- in the DACA argument in November. Thanks for reading Supreme Court Brief!
By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro
10 minute read
October 02, 2019 | National Law Journal
At the Supreme Court, Where Are the Women Advocates?"General counsels are afraid of their boards. They're big cases, right? You're not going to get yelled at if you pick a former solicitor general," one appellate advocate says.
By Tony Mauro
6 minute read
September 26, 2019 | National Law Journal
Law Clerk Diversity: 'It's Complicated'California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu, former judge and Federal Judicial Center director Jeremy Fogel, and the ABF team up to improve the minority clerk hiring process.
By Tony Mauro
5 minute read
September 25, 2019 | National Law Journal
Roberts, Like Rehnquist Before Him, Would Preside Over a Trump Impeachment TrialRehnquist's 1992 book "Grand Inquests" chronicled the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase in 1805 and President Andrew Johnson in 1868.
By Tony Mauro
6 minute read
September 25, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief
A Weighty Update for SCOTUS Advocates | Questioning Historical Claims About 'Universal' Injunctions | Roberts: Court Doesn't Act in 'Political Manner'Welcome to Supreme Court Brief -- we're spotlighting the latest edition of Supreme Court Practice, and we've got an interview with the author of a new article that questions Justice Clarence Thomas statements about historical injunctions. Plus: Chief Justice Roberts, speaking Tuesday, resisted the idea of the court acting in a "political manner." Thanks for reading!
By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle
9 minute read
September 23, 2019 | National Law Journal
Arnold & Porter Hires Allon Kedem for US Supreme Court TeamAllon Kedem, arriving from the U.S. Justice Department solicitor general's office, said John Elwood's role at Arnold & Porter was a significant factor in deciding to join the firm.
By Tony Mauro
5 minute read
September 18, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief
Justices Just Can't Call Friends for Help | Students Seek SCOTUS Gold | House Tees Up New Focus on Court Access | New Book About ThomasWelcome to Supreme Court Brief, our home for news and analysis about the US Supreme Court and the lawyers who practice there. Thanks for reading!
By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle
10 minute read
September 11, 2019 | Supreme Court Brief
Jockeying for Argument Time | Gorsuch Gets Personal | Ginsburg's Optimism | Ted Olson Fights for FedSocWe're getting closer to the start of the new term, and that means resolving who will argue some of the big cases on the docket. Plus, a roundup of some of the many things Justice Gorsuch has revealed on his media tour promoting his new book. Thanks for reading!
By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle
10 minute read
September 10, 2019 | National Law Journal
Flag Burner at Center of Landmark Supreme Court Case Won't Face New Charges in DCThat landmark case 30 years ago was a victory for Gregory "Joey" Johnson, the same person involved in the case that was dismissed Monday.
By Tony Mauro
2 minute read
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