November 25, 2020 | Supreme Court Brief
December Docket: Debuts and a Return of Familiar Faces | Skadden's New SCOTUS Practice | Catching Up With Nathan Lewin | Headlines: Self-Pardons, Jabots and MoreWelcome 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
So Many Friends: Amicus Briefs Reach New Highs | Ex-Alito Clerk Is Biden's White House Counsel | A New (Temporary) Title for Justice BreyerGood 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
November 06, 2020 | National Law Journal
Arguing Before SCOTUS From a Remote Cabin in Utah: Michael McConnell's Reflections"These telephonic arguments are not popular, mostly because they lack the excitement and sheer fun of the courtroom. But I think that in some ways, the new format is superior," the former federal appeals judge says.
By Tony Mauro
5 minute read
October 26, 2020 | National Law Journal
Barrett Will Take Oaths at White House and Supreme Court, Following Kavanaugh and Gorsuch PathJustices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh had swearing-in ceremonies at both venues in 2017 and 2018. But it was not always that way.
By Tony Mauro
4 minute read
October 19, 2020 | National Law Journal
Conservative Stalwarts Fried, Luttig Spark Controversy on 'Court Packing' and Election RecusalsIn separate op-eds Charles Fried, sided with Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's wait-and-see approach to the "court packing" issue, and J. Michael Luttig suggested that a 2009 precedent may require U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett to step aside from election-related cases that could decide the 2020 presidential election.
By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro
7 minute read
October 14, 2020 | Supreme Court Brief
Orrick's SCOTUS Day | Tips From A SCOTUS First-Timer | A Circuit Justice VacancyToday is the final argument day of the Supreme Court's October sitting, and in both cases, lawyers from one law firm will be starting off the argument.
By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro
10 minute read
October 13, 2020 | National Law Journal
Pressed on Trump Recusals, Barrett Won't Commit but Acknowledges Role of 'Appearance'"I commit to you to fully and faithfully applying the law of recusal. And part of that law is to consider any appearance questions, and I will apply the factors that other justices have before me in determining whether the circumstances require my recusal or not," Barrett said. "But I can't offer a legal conclusion right now about the outcome of the decision I would reach."
By Jacqueline Thomsen | Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro
7 minute read
October 12, 2020 | National Law Journal
A Snapshot of Judge Amy Coney Barrett's 7th Circuit Law ClerksThose who have spoken out describe Barrett as a hardworking but caring boss who welcomes diverse views.
By Tony Mauro
4 minute read
October 09, 2020 | National Law Journal
Ten Questions for SCOTUS Nominee Amy Coney BarrettWe asked lawyers what they would ask if they could ask just one question of the nominee.
By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro
6 minute read
September 30, 2020 | Supreme Court Brief
'Red Mass' Goes Virtual This Year | Remembering RBG | How Amy Coney Barrett Got the Nod | Trump Petitions Have Piled UpWelcome to Supreme Court Brief, where we are watching Amy Coney Barrett's election-year nomination race toward a vote. Barrett got a call from the White House just a day after Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death, new records show.
By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro
10 minute read
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