Good morning and happy Tuesday! We're back with another Supreme Court Brief and taking a look at the latest case the justices agreed to take up, as well as a dissent from Justice Neil Gorsuch in Steven Donziger's appeal. Plus, the high court heard oral arguments in an IP dispute that bounced around the lower courts for years. But the fact-focused hearing left court watchers weary of a highly beneficial outcome.  

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Justice Clarence Thomas. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM