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August 28, 2018 | National Law Journal

Blatt, a self-described liberal feminist, extolled Brett Kavanaugh in a recent piece for Politico. And she acknowledged her "friends on the left will criticize me for speaking up." The confirmation proceedings are set to begin Sept. 4.

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

August 27, 2018 | National Law Journal

The letter from 41 leading U.S. Supreme Court advocates comes eight days before Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing is set to begin on Sept. 4 and amid protests against the Trump administration's nominee.

By Tony Mauro

5 minute read

August 23, 2018 | National Law Journal

A U.S. Supreme Court case testing the constitutionality of a cross-shaped memorial on public land in Maryland features myriad Big Law attorneys and a surprise amicus: William Suter, a former high court clerk.

By Tony Mauro

5 minute read

August 22, 2018 | National Law Journal

The rules barred wearing political buttons, showing lawn signs, opining on candidates on social media or contributing funds to candidates, among other activities.

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

August 22, 2018 | National Law Journal

“It is an act of state, not a gift you can say 'no thank you' to,” one leading voice on pardons says.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

August 22, 2018 | Supreme Court Brief

Some new thinking about the number of U.S. Supreme Courts, as we expect to see this term a particularly large number. Plus: a new Supreme Court blog presents empirical research: including a new post on which justice is the most polite. Thanks for reading Supreme Court Brief.

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

8 minute read

August 20, 2018 | National Law Journal

What we learned from the annual financial disclosure filed by ex-Jones Day partner Noel Francisco, now the U.S. solicitor general.

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

August 17, 2018 | National Law Journal

Will Brett Kavanaugh be seated by the time the new Supreme Court term begins? Here are some time elements to consider.

By Tony Mauro

5 minute read

August 16, 2018 | National Law Journal

Here are some of the statements U.S. Supreme Court justices have made in landmark decisions about the importance of a free press.

By Tony Mauro

5 minute read

August 15, 2018 | National Law Journal

In practice, Stephen Shapiro of Mayer Brown, founder of the firm's Supreme Court practice, applied and honed his knowledge with 30 oral arguments before the justices.

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read