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October 04, 2019 | National Law Journal

The U.S. Supreme Court's hot bench will cool down, at least for the opening two minutes of an advocate's argument, according to a new guide. "Let's see how long it lasts," one scholar says.

By Tony Mauro

5 minute read

October 04, 2019 | National Law Journal

The 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

The 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

"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

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

Rehnquist'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

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

Allon 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

Welcome 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

We'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