Good morning and welcome to Supreme Court Brief. April arguments signal the approaching end of the Supreme Court term, as well as the justices' busiest writing period as they put final touches on pending decisions. We take a look at who is at the lectern in the first week of the two-week sitting– including two lawyers who are making their debuts. Bankruptcy may not be the most exciting area of the law, but the challenge on the calendar this week is a major constitutional claim and involves big money. We dip into it briefly. Plus, scroll down to see why one law professor says Chief Justice Roberts has "lost control" of the court.

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At the Lectern: Week 1

The two-week April argument session marks the end of arguments in the October 2021 term. Twenty-four lawyers will be at lectern (or some remotely, if necessary) in the 10 cases being heard. Of the 24 advocates, five are women–three from the U.S. solicitor general's office, one from a state attorney general's office, and one from private practice.