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Monday, November 10, 2014

“Democrats’ hopes to confirm Obama nominees limited”: The Associated Press has a report that begins, “The push by President Barack Obama and his allies to fill judicial and agency vacancies is about to run head-on into limitations imposed by the calendar and the nation’s voters.”

Posted at 11:37 PM by Howard Bashman



“Delay sought on health care at appeals court”: Lyle Denniston has this post at “SCOTUSblog.”

And in related symposium posts at that same blog, Brianne Gorod has a post titled “It’s way too soon for ACA opponents to celebrate.”

Robert Weiner has a post titled “King v. Burwell — getting it right (as in correct).”

Michael Cannon has a post titled “Seven myths about King v. Burwell.”

And Patrick Wyrick has a post titled “King v. Burwell — a simple case.”

Posted at 11:20 PM by Howard Bashman



“In 2015, Let’s Try Only Five Justices on the Pa. Supreme Court”: This new installment of my monthly “Upon Further Review” column will appear in Tuesday’s edition of The Legal Intelligencer. You can freely access the full text of the column via Google.

Coincidentally, earlier tonight I was among the guests taping an episode of American Law Journal that will focus on the recent controversies affecting Pennsylvania’s highest court. Law professor Garrett Epps was one of the other guests on the program. When video of the episode becomes available online in approximately two weeks from now, I will link to it.

Posted at 11:09 PM by Howard Bashman



“After Court Loss, Opponents of Same-Sex Marriage Challenge Selection of Judges”: Adam Liptak will have this new installment of his “Sidebar” column in Tuesday’s edition of The New York Times.

Posted at 3:58 PM by Howard Bashman



“Inmate Abu-Jamal challenges victim-anguish law”: The Associated Press has a report that begins, “An outspoken Pennsylvania inmate sued Monday to overturn a recently enacted law the state’s governor says curbs criminals from cultivating ‘obscene celebrity’ at the expense of their victims.”

Posted at 2:50 PM by Howard Bashman



“Double Jeopardy: In Alabama, a judge can override a jury that spares a murderer from the death penalty.” Paige Williams has this article in the November 17, 2014 issue of The New Yorker.

Posted at 2:38 PM by Howard Bashman



“Exclusive: Supreme Court Justice Alito on Success and Surprisingly Humble Beginnings.” America Within recently posted online this interview.

Posted at 2:18 PM by Howard Bashman



Programming note: Due to a client visit, additional posts will appear here this afternoon.

At 9:30 a.m. eastern time today, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue an Orders List, which should be available shortly after issuance via this link. “SCOTUSblog” will provide timely coverage of any noteworthy developments.

Posted at 8:52 AM by Howard Bashman



“Computer Scientists Ask Supreme Court to Rule APIs Can’t Be Copyrighted; EFF Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Tech Pioneers in Oracle v. Google Court Battle”: Electronic Frontier Foundation issued this news release last Friday. You can view the organization’s amicus brief at this link.

Posted at 7:16 AM by Howard Bashman



“How The Supreme Court Could ‘Blow A Big Hole’ In Obama’s Legacy (Or Not)”: Ariane de Vogue of ABC News has this report today.

Posted at 7:08 AM by Howard Bashman