Happy Wednesday—and welcome to Supreme Court Brief. Oral arguments this term have ended, and that means the return of the “prom party” for SCOTUS advocates. We’ve got the details below. Plus: the latest effort to extend ‘Janus’ failed—but another challenge is in the wings. And scroll down for our report on a tribute to the life and legacy of Barbara McDowell. Feedback is welcome, and thanks for reading Supreme Court Brief. Contact us at [email protected] and[email protected], and follow us on Twitter at @Tonymauro and @MarciaCoyle.

Georgetown ‘Prom Party’ Celebrates End of Supreme Court Arguments

The feeling of relief was palpable at Georgetown University Law Center on April 25, the final day of oral arguments in the current term. As usual, Georgetown’s Supreme Court Institute celebrated the occasion with what’s been called the Supreme Court bar’s prom party.