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Tony Mauro

Tony Mauro

Tony Mauro, based in Washington, covers the U.S. Supreme Court. A lead writer for ALM's Supreme Court Brief, Tony focuses on the court's history and traditions, appellate advocacy and the SCOTUS cases that matter most to business litigators. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Tonymauro

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June 28, 2021 | National Law Journal

Justice Breyer Is at the 'Top of His Game,' Says Close Friend Kenneth Feinberg

Feinberg said he doubts anyone knows when or if Breyer will retire.

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

June 04, 2021 | National Law Journal

Hugo Black's Law Clerks Fought to Protect His 'Little Piece of Eden'

Their goal was to protect Black's home from renovation plans submitted by the current owner and approved by Alexandria's City Council.

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

June 02, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

Breyer's Daily Routine: Meditation, M*A*S*H and More | Hugo Black's Old Home, in Focus | All the J&J Lawyers | Headlines: Jones Day Rehires Hashim Mooppan as Partner

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief, home to original reporting on cases at the high court, the justices themselves and the lawyers who appear there. Thanks for reading, and your feedback is welcome and appreciated.

By Marcia Coyle and Tony Mauro

10 minute read

May 19, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

Defending 'Times v. Sullivan' | Larry Flynt's FBI File: Supreme Court Mentions | Barrett Makes Waves | Headlines: Breyer, Kagan and More

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief, and thanks for reading. Scroll down for reporting on questions about "Times v. Sullivan," and see what Supreme Court notables appeared in Larry Flynt's FBI file. Your feedback is welcome and appreciated.

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

10 minute read

April 27, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

Alito Challenges Court on 'Original Jurisdiction' | No Barrett Recusal in Donor Disclosure Dispute | Big 2nd Amendment Case Among Three New Grants

Thanks for stopping by ALM's Supreme Court Brief, our home to original reporting on the high court, justices and lawyers who advocate there. Thanks for reading, and your feedback is welcome and appreciated. Let's get started.

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

9 minute read

April 21, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

A Female First at the Supreme Court, in 1972 | Lottery, Not Coin Flip, Solved Argument Impasse | J. Michael Luttig Q&A

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief. The justices wrap up the first week of the April argument session with an appellate procedural issue over costs. Plus: The first woman to sit with the justices was not Sandra Day O'Connor, but the court's first female page. Scroll down for details and thanks for reading!

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

9 minute read

April 19, 2021 | National Law Journal

Former Judge Michael Luttig Talks First Amendment, Impeachment and Coca-Cola

Michael Luttig chats with us about redesigning a first amendment icon.

By Tony Mauro

5 minute read

April 14, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

Is Kagan the John Grisham of SCOTUS Opinion-Writing? | Justices Call for SG's Views in Two New Cases | Latham Partners With The Appellate Project

Is Justice Elena Kagan the high court's version of legal fiction author John Grisham? Scroll down for more on the Latham & Watkins partnership with The Appellate Project. Thanks for reading Supreme Court Brief.

By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle

8 minute read

April 08, 2021 | National Law Journal

Jones Day Recruits Another Big Batch of Supreme Court Law Clerks

The firm was able to continue its signature annual foray into recruiting former U.S. Supreme Court law clerks this year, adding nine in recent months.

By Tony Mauro

6 minute read

March 17, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

Supreme Court Reform Proposals in Focus | Judges Honor RBG | Senator Questions FBI Probe | Headlines: Breyer Breyer Everywhere, But No Vacancy to Fill

Welcome to Supreme Court Brief. The justices are back on Friday for their regularly scheduled conference. Meanwhile, we've got new reporting on various SCOTUS reform proposals, and hundreds of judges virtually convened to honor the latest Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Thanks for reading!

By Marcia Coyle | Tony Mauro

10 minute read