Jimmy Hoover covers the Supreme Court for The National Law Journal. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @JimmyHooverDC.
May 05, 2023 | National Law Journal
To Drop or Not to Drop? Supreme Court Asks Whether Major Election Case Has Been Rendered MootThe justices seek additional briefing in advance of issuing a decision—or not—in the closely watched "Moore v. Harper" appeal.
By Jimmy Hoover
3 minute read
May 04, 2023 | National Law Journal
Oklahoma Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Stop State's Own Execution of Condemned Inmate"I have never seen anything like this," criminal law expert says of Oklahoma attorney general's petition.
By Jimmy Hoover
5 minute read
May 03, 2023 | National Law Journal
Stevens' Papers Reveal He Sought to Strengthen Landmark Affirmative Action RulingThat 2003 decision "Grutter v. Bollinger" appears to be in jeopardy with reconstituted court.
By Jimmy Hoover
7 minute read
May 02, 2023 | National Law Journal
Senators Debate Constitutionality of Imposing Ethics Law on Supreme CourtSenate Judiciary Committee splits along party lines over separation-of-powers issue.
By Jimmy Hoover
7 minute read
May 01, 2023 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court Ethics Hearing Will Include Testimony From 3 Democratic, 2 GOP PicksSenate Judiciary Committee convenes session as justices face intense public scrutiny.
By Jimmy Hoover
4 minute read
May 01, 2023 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court Will Review Burden of Proof of Corporate WhistleblowersThe justices will consider if and when the burden shifts to employers to show they did not unlawfully retaliate against a whistleblowing employee.
By Jimmy Hoover
4 minute read
May 01, 2023 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court to Consider Overruling 'Chevron' DeferenceJustices will examine whether courts should consider deferring to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutory authority.
By Jimmy Hoover
6 minute read
April 28, 2023 | National Law Journal
Alito Says He Has a 'Pretty Good Idea Who' Leaked 'Dobbs' DraftThe author of decision that overturned "Roe" lacks the "level of proof" necessary to name the culprit.
By Jimmy Hoover
4 minute read
April 28, 2023 | National Law Journal
North Carolina Ruling Complicates Supreme Court's Pending Election CaseState court's decision might have rendered closely watched Moore v. Harper appeal moot.
By Jimmy Hoover
4 minute read
April 27, 2023 | National Law Journal
As Clock Ticks, Supreme Court Opinions Still Coming at a Snail's PaceThe slow release of decisions sets the stage for a deluge of rulings in the next two months.
By Jimmy Hoover
4 minute read
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