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Federal Courts Supreme Ambitions: David Lat Launches SCOTUS 'Clerk Lit' Serial

Supreme Ambitions: David Lat Launches SCOTUS 'Clerk Lit' Serial

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

There's a good chance you know of David Lat, even if you don't know David Lat. Lat is the mastermind behind the (dearly departed) Underneath their Robes, and...

Federal Courts SCOTUS to Consider Marriage Equality Petitions September 24

SCOTUS to Consider Marriage Equality Petitions September 24

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Last term, the Supreme Court heard the healthcare case, the Arizona immigration law appeal, and warrantless GPS tracking. This term, the Court will decide...

Federal Courts When Will SCOTUS Hear Texas Map Challenge?

When Will SCOTUS Hear Texas Map Challenge?

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In case the influx of politicians shaking hands and kissing babies didn't tip you off, it's an election year. And, much like in 2000, a Texan is asking the...

Federal Courts Orders in the Court: SCOTUS Grants Two More Cases for 2012 Term

Orders in the Court: SCOTUS Grants Two More Cases for 2012 Term

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

It seems like only yesterday we were parsing the Supreme Court healthcare decision while drinking a quad-shot latte. Now, only 30 days separate us from First...

Federal Courts Is it Ethical to Hire a Line Stander for a Supreme Court Hearing?

Is it Ethical to Hire a Line Stander for a Supreme Court Hearing?

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

If you read this blog regularly, you've probably gathered that we love court hearings. It may be nerdy, but we think they're really interesting. Real-life...

Federal Courts And Then There Were 7: Court Receives Another Gay Marriage Case