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Cat Lamps and Van Gogh's Shoes Make Cameo Appearance in SCOTUS Ruling

In its ruling Wednesday in Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands, an important copyright dispute over the design of cheerleader outfits, the U.S. Supreme Court decided words were not enough.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

Lawyers in Gorsuch 'Frozen Trucker' Case Surprised at Attention

The case of the frozen trucker sounds like a Conan Doyle mystery but it has become a focal point in Judge Neil Gorsuch's confirmation hearings, to the surprise of the lawyers who faced off before the judge—and to the frustration of one of them.
12 minute read

The Recorder

Supreme Court Weighing Microsoft Case Over Class Certification Appeals

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday grilled lawyers in a high-profile class action about a controversial procedural tool that allows plaintiffs to appeal a class certification order by dismissing their own case.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Attorneys Offer Their Thoughts and Doubts on Questioning Gorsuch

Attorneys in New Jersey have questions for U.S. Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch, but they doubt they'll get answers in this week's hearings.
8 minute read

Supreme Court Brief

Justices' Ruling on 'Acting' Officials Is Silent on Past Labor Decisions

A National Labor Relations Board dispute has once again become the crucible for a U.S. Supreme Court ruling about the rules for filling vacancies in executive branch positions. By a 6-2 vote, the high court ruled Tuesday that someone serving in an acting capacity in a position subject to Senate approval cannot continue in that position after being nominated by the president to the same job on a permanent basis.
11 minute read

National Law Journal

Slideshow: Neil Gorsuch on Capitol Hill, for Round Two

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch was back on Capitol Hill on Tuesday for the second round of his confirmation hearing. Here's a snapshot of the Senate Judiciary action.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Why Did Neal Katyal Go an Extra Mile for Neil Gorsuch?

By tradition, U.S. Supreme Court nominees are introduced to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for their confirmation hearings by the senators from their home state. Neil Gorsuch got a boost from Hogan Lovells partner Neal Katyal. "I introduced Judge Gorsuch because he is, in my judgment, an outstanding judge,” Katyal said Tuesday, explaining his decision. "Just plain merit."
18 minute read

National Law Journal

Gorsuch Says He's No Class Action Foe, And Other Highlights

On the second day of his confirmation hearings, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch insisted he wasn't biased against class actions, countered claims he usually ruled against the “little guy,” and declined to state his thoughts on abortion and torture.
11 minute read

National Law Journal

Slideshow: Neil Gorsuch's Confirmation Hearing, Day One

Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch spent Monday on Capitol Hill, and ALM's Diego Radzinschi was on hand to capture moments from his confirmation hearing.
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New York Law Journal

Gorsuch's Rulings in Focus as Confirmation Clash Unfolds

Democratic senators, repeatedly raising the blocked elevation of Merrick Garland, set a critical tone Monday as the U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearing for Judge Neil Gorsuch got underway in Washington on Capitol Hill.
12 minute read

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