By Marcia Coyle | August 9, 2022
There has been lots of post-term analysis, but some of the most fascinating takes on the term come from empirical legal scholars. We take a look at two recent reports.
By Marcia Coyle | July 6, 2022
While the court is quiet for now, we catch up on the defeat, thus far, of a strong effort to get the justices rein in the doctrine of qualified immunity.
By Marcia Coyle | June 28, 2022
Four cases remain to be decided and there has been no word yet on when the final day of the term will be.
By Marcia Coyle | June 21, 2022
Missing from the term, especially this close to the end, have been opinion announcements from the bench. We look at what they contribute to our knowledge of the court.
By Marcia Coyle | June 7, 2022
Supreme Court decisions don't always answer every question raised by those who sought the justices' review. That was the result in a bankruptcy case decided on Monday. The justices left unanswered one potentially very expensive question and another fundamental one.
By Marcia Coyle | May 31, 2022
The recent news report that Supreme Court clerks may be asked to sign affidavits or turn over their cell phone records in the investigation of the leaked abortion draft opinion stirred conflicting feelings among some former clerks, but they did agree those investigative tools likely are only causing additional stress during a normally stressful period at the court.
By Marcia Coyle | May 25, 2022
It's not unusual for parties in a Supreme Court case to seek a supporting brief from the solicitor general. But it is another step entirely–and a dramatic one–for a president to seek withdrawal of a brief already presented to the court.
By Marcia Coyle | May 10, 2022
Law professor Aaron Tang, a former clerk to Justice Sonia Sotomayor, had harsh words for Alito's historical arguments against abortion.
By Marcia Coyle | May 3, 2022
If anyone still questions the influence of Supreme Court advocates on the court's docket, consider Monday's orders list. It was a good week in general for veteran advocates.
By Marcia Coyle | April 25, 2022
With immigration being a controversial topic, it's not surprising that this morning's case, Biden v. Texas, has generated a large number of competing amicus briefs, many authored by big law.
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