Every post published in December 2010, most recent first.
The Chief Justice, in his annual report on the federal courts, pleads with the Senate to end partisan blocking of judge nominations. He also notifies Congress that the Supreme Court will be asking for less money than last year in its new budget request.
Lawyers in a Guantanamo case intensify in the Court their challenge to the D.C. Circuit’s handling of a number of Guantanamo cases. A particular target, singled out for the first time: Circuit Judge Randolph.
The Court switches the positions of two cases on the calendar for the February sitting.
The Court can take some — perhaps a good deal — of the credit for the settlement of an interstate fight that had been unfolding on its docket for two and a half years.
Significant dates in the coming weeks.
South Carolina settles water rights case
The Court releases the schedules of oral arguments for the next two sittings, beginning Monday, Feb. 21, and Monday, March 21. One afternoon argument.
Arlen Specter’s Senate swan song includes a parting shot at the Supreme Court
Continuing debates over health care reform; definitions of “pro-business”; and historical Supreme Court cases.
Prof. Richard Nagareda reflects on the treatment of class actions in arbitration and litigation, shedding light on the questions before the Court in AT&T v. Concepcion.