Bagley and Bray on SCOTUS Denial of Stay in Department of State v. AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition
An exploration of some of the thorny issues that divided the Court.
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SCOTUS Denies Trump Administration Application to Stay District Court Order Blocking Pause of USAID Payments; Certiorari Sure to Follow
A pre-opinion release order divides the justices 5-4, but this may not preview the split on the merits.
Where Did All the Summary Reversals Go?
Why is the Supreme Court issuing fewer summary reversals? Is Justice Barrett the reason?
Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Biden EPA Power Plant Rule
Some were surprised by the Supreme Court's action, but they should not have been.
A Conversation with Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar
One of the nation's finest oral advocates discusses representing the United States in the Supreme Court and other topics.
Justice Thomas Raises Concerns About Increase in Expedited Appeals on "Shadow Docket"
Speaking at the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conference, Justice Thomas echoes some of the concerns expressed by Justice Kavanaugh.
Justice Kavanaugh Tells Fifth Circuit that "Shadow Docket" Places Pressure on Supreme Court
Some interesting comments at the Fifth Circuit Judicial Conference
DOJ Files Petition for Writ of Mandamus to End Juliana Climate Litigation
The Justice Department is wasting no time seeking to put this zombie litigation out of its misery, and the plaintiffs are not happy about it.
Justice Kavanaugh Really Wants to Hear More (Patent) Cases
Not all of the justices are happy about the Court's stingy approach to certiorari.
Supreme Court Saves Mountain Valley Pipeline from Fourth Circuit Stay
The Supreme Court vacated a stay entered by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Will SCOTUS Be the Mountain Valley Pipeline's MVP?
The Mountain Valley Pipeline's developers seek Supreme Court intervention to prevent the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit from delaying its completion.
Supreme Court Denies Breeze Smoke Stay Application
The justices show little interest in vaping regulation on the shadow docket, but may yet review the FDA's behavior in the regular course.
Vaping in the Shadow Docket
An electronic cigarette manufacturer seeks a stay of FDA action from the Supreme Court.
Unusual Summary Reversal in St. Louis Excessive Force Case
An unusual but welcome move.
