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Introducing a weekly newsletter about the Supreme Court from University of Texas Law Professor Steve Vladeck
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79. 42(ish) Decisions to Go...
With scheduled arguments for the October 2023 Term in the rearview mirror, an overview of the work that the Supreme Court has in front of it over the…
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A Very Special Karen's Corner: The Launch of Risepoint Search Partners
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Karen's new legal recruiting company!
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78. "Writing a Rule ... for the Ages"
The real problem with Thursday's argument in the Trump immunity case is the extent to which it reveals a Supreme Court poised to paint itself into a…
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Bonus 77: Why You Should Listen to the EMTALA Oral Argument
The Court may yet hold that federal law preempts state abortion bans in cases of non-life-threatening medical emergencies. But several justices tried…
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77. Justice Gorsuch and "Nationwide" Injunctions
Justice Gorsuch is right to be wary of relief that benefits non-parties. But as his latest opinion underscores, he's inconsistent in when it bothers him…
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Bonus 76: Justice Kavanaugh's Defense of the Shadow Docket
In a 13-page concurrence defending the Court's recent behavior respecting emergency applications, Justice Kavanaugh failed to engage with some of the…
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76. A Taxonomy for Court Reform
There are lots of different proposals out there for how Congress could seek to reform the Supreme Court. In general, they fall into three very different…
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