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November 06, 2008 | National Law Journal

Most Supreme Court commentators believe conservatives are finally riding high in the saddle at the high court -- and enjoying it. Increasingly, their ascendancy is being viewed, as author Jeffrey Toobin puts it, as President George W. Bush's "most enduring triumph." But it's fair to wonder whether even this part of the Bush legacy is the shining success it is cracked up to be. Coming months will bring new tests of just how far to the right Bush has turned the Court.

By Tony Mauro

16 minute read

July 21, 2003 | Law.com

Signaling South Florida's increasing sensitivity to accusations of political corruption, the Miami-Dade County Commission in May prohibited county contractors from paying lobbyists success fees -- compensation contingent on the passage, defeat or modification of government rules or decisions -- and barred acceptance of such fees. Still, no one argues that such bans alone will eliminate the risks of ethics violations inherent in lobbyist-lawmaker relationships.

By Tony Doris

25 minute read

September 06, 2005 | National Law Journal

The death of Chief Justice Rehnquist late on Saturday ends his historic 33-year career on the Supreme Court, and presents President George W. Bush with a rare challenge to fill a new vacancy just as John Roberts Jr., his nominee to replace Sandra Day O'Connor, was about to face Senate hearings. Rehnquist was the first justice to die in office since Robert Jackson in 1954. Rehnquist had recently squelched retirement rumors, promising to stay on the Court "as long as my health permits..."

By Tony Mauro

16 minute read

August 17, 2007 | National Law Journal

The first full term of the Roberts Supreme Court was a blockbuster, viewed by many as a historic turning point. Legal Times held a panel discussion, moderated by Supreme Court correspondent Tony Mauro, to analyze the arguments and opinions. Four leading high court advocates offered candid views on a variety of topics, including how it feels to have Justice Scalia all over you "like a cheap suit," why it's Justice Kennedy's world and we all just live in it -- and which cases to watch for next term.

By Tony Mauro

43 minute read