Jimmy Hoover

Jimmy Hoover

Jimmy Hoover covers the Supreme Court for The National Law Journal. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @JimmyHooverDC. 

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December 21, 2024 | National Law Journal

Senate Judiciary Dems Release Report on Supreme Court Ethics

The staff report documents alleged ethical lapses of the justices, such as undisclosed trips from billionaires, and recommends enforceable ethics reform.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

December 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

Who Knocked on the Supreme Court’s Door in November?

Questions about labor law, juror discrimination and a billion-dollar software judgment reached the Supreme Court's petition slot last month.

By Jimmy Hoover

9 minute read

December 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

Justices Wade Into South Carolina's Medicaid Fight With Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court will decide whether Planned Parenthood clients have a right to sue South Carolina for deeming the family planning provider unqualified to receive Medicaid funds.

By Jimmy Hoover

3 minute read

December 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Takes Up TikTok's Challenge to Upcoming Ban or Sale

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Jan. 10 on the constitutionality of a law forcing the sale or ban of TikTok.

By Jimmy Hoover

3 minute read

December 17, 2024 | National Law Journal

Biden Administration Urges Justices to Pass on Potential Climate Blockbuster

U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar said the court lacks jurisdiction to hear an appeal from coal and oil companies to beat a climate change lawsuit from the city of Honolulu.

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read

December 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

TikTok Turns to Supreme Court in Bid to Avert Shutdown

The social media platform seeks an emergency injunction to thwart a government-imposed shutdown the day before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

By Jimmy Hoover

3 minute read

December 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

Justices to Decide if Fuel Industry Can Sue Over California’s EV Rules

The Supreme Court will decide whether fuel companies have standing to sue based on their claimed harm by California's stringent tailpipe rules designed to boost electric vehicle sales.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

December 04, 2024 | Supreme Court Brief

A Major Bellwether for Trans Rights?

The case is the first time the justices will consider the constitutional right of trans youth to obtain access to gender-affirming care.

By Jimmy Hoover

3 minute read

December 03, 2024 | International Edition

Hungary Seeks to Defeat Holocaust Survivors' Lawsuit

Hungary, backed by amicus supporters Germany and the United States, has challenged the D.C. Circuit’s more permissive approach to satisfying the expropriation exception under the FSIA.

By Jimmy Hoover

3 minute read

December 03, 2024 | Supreme Court Brief

Hungary Tries to Beat Lawsuit from Holocaust Survivors

Hungary, backed by amicus supporters Germany and the United States, has challenged the D.C. Circuit’s more permissive approach to satisfying the expropriation exception under the FSIA.

By Jimmy Hoover

3 minute read