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Friday, August 2, 2013

“Ruth Bader Ginsburg: the supreme court’s leading lady shouldn’t leave yet; As Ginsburg celebrates 20 years on the court, some want her to step down; They underestimate her skills and strength.” Jason Farago has this essay online at The Guardian (UK).

Posted at 8:57 PM by Howard Bashman



“9th Circuit Judge Nominee Ends Nine-Year Wait”: Pamela A. MacLean has this post at her “Trial Insider” blog.

Posted at 4:20 PM by Howard Bashman



“Court Rulings Blur the Line Between a Spy and a Leaker”: Adam Liptak will have this article in Saturday’s edition of The New York Times.

Posted at 2:35 PM by Howard Bashman



“Since end-of-term rulings, a significant decrease in Supreme Court favorability among blacks”: This post appears today at the “Fact Tank” blog of the Pew Research Center.

Posted at 8:42 AM by Howard Bashman



“Supreme Court Ethics Act Proposed In Response To Controversial Behavior By Justices Scalia, Thomas”: Nick Wing of The Huffington Post has this report.

Posted at 8:34 AM by Howard Bashman



“Hiring Supreme Court Clerks: The $500,000 Gamble; Snagging one of the coveted 39 lawyers doesn’t come cheap, and it won’t always pay off, either.” Marisa M. Kashino has this post at the “Capital Comment” blog of Washingtonian magazine.

Posted at 8:30 AM by Howard Bashman



“N.J. handgun law heads to state’s top court”: The Star-Ledger of Newark, New Jersey has an article that begins, “For the first time in nearly half a century, the state Supreme Court will hear a landmark case that could redefine gun rights in New Jersey.”

Posted at 8:26 AM by Howard Bashman



“All Corporations Go to Heaven: The Supreme Court will soon decide if CEOs can impose their religious convictions on the people who work for them.” Dahlia Lithwick has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate.

Posted at 8:16 AM by Howard Bashman