Poll Shows Public Support for Cameras at the High Court By Tony Mauro
The National Law Journal March 9, 2010 A new public opinion poll found that more than 60 percent of voters think that televising U.S. Supreme Court proceedings would be "good for democracy." The poll, conducted by PublicMind, also indicates that more than half of voters believe that Supreme Court justices, who currently enjoy life tenure, should be limited to 18 years on the bench. The Supreme Court has clung to its long-standing opposition to cameras despite a steady but generally low-intensity campaign to change its mind. Read Full Article Read the latest Courtside articles
Beware the Fortunetellers After 'Citizens United' Ruling
The National Law Journal February 2, 2010 If you followed the media coverage and listened to the pundits after the Supreme Court's blockbuster ruling in Citizens United, the implications seem pretty clear: A wave of unlimited corporate cash is about to flood our political process, benefiting big business and Republicans. Right? Not so fast, say attorneys Joseph E. Sandler and Neil P. Reiff. They explain that the consequences of changes in the campaign finance laws -- both legislative and judicial -- have proven notoriously difficult to predict. Read Full Article Read the latest Supreme Court Commentary
