By Scott Graham | June 25, 2018
The question is whether disclosure of a private distribution agreement in an SEC filing constitutes a "sale" that starts the clock running on a patent application.
By Tony Mauro | June 25, 2018
The high court's action has the effect of leaving in place Brendan Dassey's sentence of life in prison with eligibility for release in 2048. The petition, filed by former U.S. Solicitor General Seth Waxman, now a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, was accompanied by an array of cert-stage amicus briefs.
By Marcia Coyle | June 25, 2018
A state trial court ruled against Barronelle Stutzman, owner of Arlene's Flowers. The justices, without comment, directed the Washington Supreme Court to reconsider its decision in light of the justices' ruling this month in "Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission."
By Marcia Coyle | June 25, 2018
U.S. Solicitor General Noel Francisco told the U.S. Supreme Court justices that questions surrounding judges' use of social media “would benefit from further development in the lower courts."
By Tony Mauro | June 21, 2018
Justice Anthony Kennedy sharply criticized the Chevron doctrine, raising questions about the future of judicial deference to federal agencies, and adding to the buzz in Washington about whether he will stay or leave the court.
By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle | June 20, 2018
What to make of two cases—Masterpiece and Gill v. Whitford—that perhaps didn't live up to the hype? We asked around. Plus: Paul Clement takes on SG Noel Francisco over a federal judge's twitter account. And Rod Rosenstein's undefeated at SCOTUS. Thanks for reading—and subscribing to—Supreme Court Brief!
By Marcia Coyle | June 19, 2018
The justices, who had granted review in March 2017, dismissed Leidos v. Indiana Public Retirement System on Monday after the parties notified the court they had agreed to settle their dispute. The case attracted widespread amicus attention, including a brief from the U.S. Department of Justice.
By Marcia Coyle | June 18, 2018
Justice Elena Kagan offered a path forward on resolving disputes over partisan redistricting, but Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. took a narrow road—calling his colleague's concurring opinion "speculative" and "advisory."
By Samantha Joseph | June 18, 2018
The case required the court to examine the intersection of the principles of free speech and probable cause for arrest.
By Marcia Coyle | June 18, 2018
The U.S. Department of Justice wants the Supreme Court to restrict the injunction in a sanctuary cities case to Chicago. Last week, DOJ lawyers told the Seventh Circuit it would turn to the high court if the appeals court did not rule to limit the breadth of the injunction.
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