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National Law Journal

Take a 'Journey' Through the Justices' Bookshelves

In the U.S. Supreme Court term that ended last June, Justice Samuel Alito turned to books most often to bolster his opinions, while Justice Anthony Kennedy—the court's most influential voter—made least use of the wisdom embodied in books. Justices cite books for a variety of reasons, Yale Law School's Linda Greenhouse, a veteran high court observer, writes in "The Books of the Justices" in the latest Michigan Law Review.
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National Law Journal

Invigorated Justice Ginsburg Says 'I Love My Job'

Speaking at Georgetown University, an exuberant Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 84, exclaimed "I love my job," sounding not at all like someone who is even beginning to consider retirement.
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National Law Journal

Invigorated Justice Ginsburg Says 'I Love My Job'

Speaking at Georgetown University, an exuberant Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 84, exclaimed "I love my job," sounding not at all like someone who is even beginning to consider retirement.
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National Law Journal

On Patent Dance, Justices Struggle to Find Rhythm

The U.S. Supreme Court justices indicated they could remand a case involving the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act, a decision that would leave pharmaceutical companies without needed clarity on the law.
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National Law Journal

On Patent Dance, Justices Struggle to Find Rhythm

The U.S. Supreme Court justices indicated they could remand a case involving the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act, a decision that would leave pharmaceutical companies without needed clarity on the law.
5 minute read

Supreme Court Brief

Don't Call This Supreme Court Term a 'Sleeper'

The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped up oral arguments for the term on Wednesday. The justices' quest for unanimity is always tested toward the end of a term when some of the most difficult cases await decision. This term is no different. Here's a snapshot of some of the big cases that await decisions.
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Supreme Court Brief

Don't Call This Supreme Court Term a 'Sleeper'

The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped up oral arguments for the term on Wednesday. The justices' quest for unanimity is always tested toward the end of a term when some of the most difficult cases await decision. This term is no different. Here's a snapshot of some of the big cases that await decisions.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Gorsuch's 'Burping Boy' Dissent Arrives at the Supreme Court

Justice Neil Gorsuch may face his first recusal when the justices in May take up a petition that involves—and features prominently—one of his most famous dissents: the case of the burping 13-year-old student.
10 minute read

National Law Journal

Gorsuch's 'Burping Boy' Dissent Arrives at the Supreme Court

Justice Neil Gorsuch may face his first recusal when the justices in May take up a petition that involves—and features prominently—one of his most famous dissents: the case of the burping 13-year-old student.
10 minute read

Supreme Court Brief

No Clear Road Map in Key Jurisdiction Cases Before SCOTUS

Two hours of argument Tuesday yielded no clear sign that the high court would clarify the jumbled rules of jurisdiction, which University of Texas School of Law professor Linda Mullenix called "a problem that has confounded generations of law students, not to mention attorneys and courts."
12 minute read

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