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November 22, 2016 | Supreme Court Brief

Antonin Scalia is often regarded as one of the best and clearest writers on the court. But a powerful contrary theory was advanced that Scalia harmed his own legacy with language in his opinions that lacked empathy and was hurtful to segments of the public. Toni Massaro, professor and former dean of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, made that case at the Federalist Society's annual convention in Washington. The SCB spoke with Massaro about her observations.

By Tony Mauro

12 minute read

November 18, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

In a rare rebuff, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday yanked two antitrust cases from its docket for next month because recent briefing by lawyers for major credit card companies "chose to rely on a different argument" than the one that persuaded the justices to take up the case in the first place.

By Tony Mauro

10 minute read

November 18, 2016 | National Law Journal

At a convention buoyed by the Republicans' election sweep, Justice Clarence Thomas called on hundreds of Federalist Society members to continue the work of the late Antonin Scalia in promoting originalism and limited government.

By Tony Mauro

10 minute read

November 18, 2016 | National Law Journal

Two antitrust cases were yanked from the court's docket for next month because lawyers led by Hogan Lovells' Neal Katyal strayed from their initial argument.

By Tony Mauro

10 minute read

November 15, 2016 | National Law Journal

The crowdsourcing survey, launched Tuesday by Supreme Court blogger Josh Blackman, will continue through Inauguration Day.

By Tony Mauro

5 minute read

November 14, 2016 | Supreme Court Brief

Despite 25 years of writing opinions, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is probably known best by the public for his silence during oral argument. Thomas made headlines in February when he ended a 10-year silent streak by asking a question, though he has not asked another one since. A new study could alter the "Silent Thomas" narrative.

By Tony Mauro

9 minute read

November 10, 2016 | National Law Journal

If Donald Trump looks outside the box in picking a replacement for the late Antonin Scalia, he might land on this veteran, Federalist Society rock star or bow tie-wearing Michigan jurist.

By Tony Mauro and Marcia Coyle

11 minute read

November 09, 2016 | National Law Journal

McGuire Woods partner John Adams, a former law clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas, says voters want a court that "does not step out as boldly."

By Tony Mauro

8 minute read

November 09, 2016 | National Law Journal

President-elect Donald Trump said during the last debate in October that if he became president, the U.S. Supreme Court would "automatically" overturn Roe v. Wade, sending the contentious issue of abortion back to the states. But the high court does not make change "automatically"—or quickly.

By Tony Mauro

7 minute read

November 08, 2016 | National Law Journal

The justices appeared split 4-4 in a case that illustrates how the election's outcome could affect the future direction of the court.

By Tony Mauro

10 minute read