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Thursday, July 19, 2012

“Tonight, inside the Supreme Court, a rare and exclusive interview with the longest serving justice, Antonin Scalia.” So begins the interview transcript, which CNN has posted at this link.

Posted at 4:48 PM by Howard Bashman



“Language is loser in ‘Obamacare’ ruling”: Chris Mondics’ “Law Review” column in today’s edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer begins, “In his stocking feet, lawyer Paul Clement couldn’t be more than 5′ 10″. But in the world of conservative jurisprudence, he plays the role of a seven foot center.”

Posted at 12:08 PM by Howard Bashman



“Peterson appeal may be helped by ruling”: In today’s edition of The San Francisco Chronicle, Bob Egelko has an article that begins, “Scott Peterson’s prospects for overturning his death sentence may have improved this week.”

Posted at 12:03 PM by Howard Bashman



“Court tells Disneyland to study use of Segways by park visitors; Appeals panel overturns lower court’s decision in favor of Disney in lawsuit by disabled woman who was refused permission to use the two-wheeled device”: Maura Dolan has this article today in The Los Angeles Times.

In today’s edition of The San Francisco Chronicle, Bob Egelko reports that “Disney must let disabled mom use Segway.”

The Associated Press reports that “Court tells Disneyland to study Segway use.”

At her “Trial Insider” blog, Pamela A. MacLean has a post titled “The Mouse on a Segway?

And at his “Disability Law” blog, Samuel Bagenstos has a post titled “‘Segways at Disneyland? Could Happen.’

Chief Judge Alex Kozinski wrote yesterday’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on behalf of a unanimous three-judge panel.

Posted at 11:44 AM by Howard Bashman



“Scalia Says He Had No ‘Falling Out’ With Chief Justice”: Adam Liptak has this article today in The New York Times.

Bill Mears of CNN.com reports that “Scalia dismisses talk of internal court rancor.”

Reuters reports that “Scalia says no fallout with Roberts over healthcare decision.”

National Journal reports that “Scalia Defends ‘Citizens United,’ Reflects on Term in Rare TV Appearance.”

And The Hill has a report headlined “Scalia, on healthcare ruling: ‘I haven’t had a falling out with Justice Roberts.’

Posted at 9:21 AM by Howard Bashman