In response to feedback on my first Supreme Court update, a few introductory comments: First, this will be the last Supreme Court update sent to all lawyers in the firm. Going forward, only litigators and those who request them, will receive the updates. If you would like to receive them, please let me know, and I’ll add you to the list.
Second, while I will…
Read More Order ListDespite my earlier representation (“that’s all for today”), in fact, the Court issued two opinions today.
Before I get to the opinions, please note that in the race to issue the first majority opinion (and there is a race), O’Connor won. (I’m not biased or anything.) The summary reversals from yesterday don’t count. And even though the Chief also issued an opinion today, and even though…
Read More Yellow Transportation v. Michigan (01-270), Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. v. Henson (01-757)With this email, I am inaugurating a new series of email updates on the Supreme Court. When the Court issues an order or opinion, I will send an email summarizing the highlights of the action. I will try to send them out the day of the action, but in any event will get them out by the next day. These updates will allow me to…
Read More INS v. Ventura (02-29), Woodford v. Visciotti (02-137), Early v. Packer (02-1765) and order list