This week may well be the lull before the storm of highly anticipated decisions. The justices meet in conference Thursday—the traditional change in conference days from Fridays to Thursdays in May—and they are back on the bench May 14 for orders and perhaps decisions. This morning we look at a petition dealing with a subject dear to the hearts of lawyers everywhere—attorney fees. We also checked in with the federal judiciary working group on sexual harassment. Also: a television series is in development featuring Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra Day O’Connor. Thanks for reading SCB. We welcome your feedback, tips and suggestions: [email protected] and [email protected].
Solicitor General’s Social Security Switch
U.S. Solicitor General Noel Francisco has changed Obama administration positions in three high-profile cases in the current Supreme Court term. On Thursday, the justices will take a first look at another switch in a under-the-radar case whose outcome could be welcomed by certain group of practicing attorneys.
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