Third Circuit holds that federal law does not preempt state law claims alleging that a number of statements on the labels of Snapple beverages are misleading: You can access today’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit at this link.

“Sotomayor Lauded as Step Toward U.S. Ideals at Reception”: The Washington Post has this news update.

The Associated Press has reports headlined “Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrated at White House” and “Sotomayor grateful to nation for unlikely rise.”

And at “The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times,” Tony Mauro has a post titled “A White House Celebration for Sotomayor,” while earlier today David Ingram had a post titled “Justices, Circuit Judges to Attend Sotomayor Event.”

Via C-SPAN, by clicking here you can view the video of today’s White House event. And the White House has posted online this transcript of the remarks at today’s event.

“New approach to ‘insider’ gains”: Lyle Denniston has this post today at “SCOTUSblog.”

“Miers Told House Panel of ‘Agitated’ Rove; Bush White House Counsel Said Adviser Called U.S. Attorney a ‘Serious Problem'”: This article will appear Wednesday in The Washington Post.

Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal will contain an article headlined “Democrats Release Documents Related to Lawyer Firings.”

Marisa Taylor of McClatchy Newspapers reports that “Probe shows Rove played key role in firing U.S. attorneys.”

And The Associated Press reports that “Rove involvement in US attorney firing detailed.”

“2 U.S. Architects of Harsh Tactics in 9/11’s Wake”: Wednesday’s edition of The New York Times will contain this article.

“Appeals court allows third trial against two former Westar Energy executives”: This article appears today in The Kansas City Star.

And The Topeka Capital-Journal reports today that “Court OKs third Westar trial.”

My earlier coverage of yesterday’s Tenth Circuit ruling appears at this link.

“Curses! Blasphemy, profanity laws still on the books.” David L. Hudson Jr. has this essay online at the First Amendment Center.

“Spectacular Distractions Are the Perks of Judgeship”: The New York Times today contains an article that begins, “The search is on for a candidate for one of the most scenic jobs in American law: magistrate judge for the United States District Court in Yosemite National Park, home not only to towering sequoias but also to a tiny federal courthouse where park justice is doled out 52 weeks a year.”

“Tilting at Internet Barrier, a Stalwart Is Upended”: Today in The New York Times, John Schwartz has an article that begins, “In the community of activists trying to break down Internet barriers that they say stifle creativity and knowledge, few figures are as revered as Charles Nesson.”

And in Billboard magazine, Ben Sheffner of the “Copyrights & Campaigns” blog has an essay entitled “Piracy verdicts may violate U.S. Constitution.”

“Blogger accused of threatening judges denied bond”: The Associated Press has this report.

And The Chicago Sun-Times reports today that “Hal Turner remains in jail after hearing.”

“Supreme Court Argument Cycle Dominated by Veterans; Gibson Dunn’s Theodore Olson and Sidley Austin’s Carter Phillips each argued a half-dozen high court cases”: Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal has this report.

“Court allows third Westar trial”: The Topeka Capital-Journal has a news update that begins, “An appeals court on Monday denied a request of David Wittig and Douglas Lake, former top executives of Westar Energy Inc., to prevent them from facing a third trial for allegedly looting the company.”

And The Associated Press reports that “Appeals court allows new trial for ex-Westar execs.”

You can access today’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit at this link.

“Va. court upholds prisoner abuse conviction”: The Associated Press has a report that begins, “A federal appeals court in Virginia has upheld the conviction of the first American civilian found guilty of mistreating a detainee during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.”

According to today’s opinion of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, “This case presents novel questions concerning the reach of federal criminal law to acts that an American civilian commits abroad while in service to this Country.”

“Judge: CIA interrogations not relevant to 9/11 accused’s sanity.” Carol Rosenberg of The Miami Herald has this news update.

“For Sotomayor, job may take getting used to”: Joan Biskupic has this article today in USA Today.

“Change of Venue: In Retirement, Justice O’Connor Still Rules.” Jess Bravin will have this article Tuesday in The Wall Street Journal.

“Supreme Court turns down Conrad Black bail request”: The Associated Press has this report.

“A divided appeals court affirms jury’s $14 million award to a former death-row inmate”: The Times-Picayune of New Orleans has a news update that begins, “In a tied vote that means a mandatory affirmation of the lower court’s ruling, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld the $14 million jury verdict against the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office for misconduct in the 1985 murder trial of John Thompson.”

You can access today’s en banc order of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, affirming the district court’s judgment by an evenly divided vote, at this link. The order is accompanied by concurring and dissenting opinions.

Back in December 2008, a unanimous three-judge Fifth Circuit panel issued a decision affirming the judgment in this case. My earlier coverage of that ruling appears at this link.

“Sotomayor Fans Claim the Phrase ‘Wise Latina'”: This article appears today in The New York Times.

And yesterday evening’s broadcast of NPR’s “All Things Considered” contained an audio segment entitled “Real Work Begins For Justice Sotomayor” (RealPlayer required) featuring David G. Savage of The Los Angeles Times.

“Obama’s Embrace of a Bush Tactic Riles Congress”: Today in The New York Times, Charlie Savage has an article that begins, “President Obama has issued signing statements claiming the authority to bypass dozens of provisions of bills enacted into law since he took office, provoking mounting criticism by lawmakers from both parties.”

“U.S. battling CIA rendition case in 3 courts”: Bob Egelko will have this article Monday in The San Francisco Chronicle.

“Litigants become their own lawyers; Hiring an attorney isn’t cheap, so these days more people are navigating the justice system themselves; But courtrooms can be tough for amateurs”: This article will appear Monday in The Los Angeles Times.

“Sotomayor Sworn In as Supreme Court Justice”: Charlie Savage will have this article Sunday in The New York Times.

Sunday’s edition of The Washington Post will contain an article headlined “Sotomayor Reaches Pinnacle of Law With Historic Oath; First Hispanic Justice Will Take Seat For Rare September Hearing of Case.”

And Sunday in The Los Angeles Times, David G. Savage will have an article headlined “Sonia Sotomayor sworn in as Supreme Court justice; Chief Justice Roberts administers the oath on a quiet morning so she can begin work ‘without delay,’ he says; Her mother and family members are there to witness her becoming the court’s first Latino.”

“Criminal investigation into CIA treatment of detainees expected; Insiders say Atty. Gen. Eric Holder is close to naming a prosecutor to look into reports of excessive waterboarding and other unauthorized methods; Convictions could be hard to get”: This article will appear Sunday in The Los Angeles Times.

“Democrats Take Aim at Supreme Court Decisions; Congressional Democrats hope to undo several high-profile Roberts Court decisions”: law.com has this report.

“Lawsuit Seeks Right to Carry Concealed Weapons in the District; Suit Seeks Right to Pack Heat in Public”: This article appears today in The Washington Post.

My earlier coverage appears at this link.

“Davis, Perez await confirmation; Senate action on two Maryland appointees on hold”: Today’s edition of The Baltimore Sun contains an article that begins, “The U.S. Senate adjourned Friday without acting on the nominations of two high-level Obama appointees from Maryland, federal Judge Andre M. Davis of Baltimore and state Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez.”

“Sotomayor takes oath from Chief Justice Roberts”: Mark Sherman of The Associated Press has this report, along with an article headlined “Now that she’s sworn in, Sotomayor a rookie again.” The AP also reports that “Puerto Ricans cheer Sotomayor’s swearing-in.”

Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News reports that “Sonia Sotomayor Sworn In as Supreme Court Justice.”

Reuters reports that “Sotomayor sworn as first Hispanic on Supreme Court.”

And at “The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times,” Tony Mauro has posts titled “Sotomayor Sworn In As 111th Justice” and “Photo of Sotomayor’s Private Oath-Taking.”

“Judge Vanaskie nominated to higher federal court”: The Times-Tribune of Scranton, Pennsylvania today contains an article that begins, “President Barack Obama on Friday nominated a longtime Scranton federal judge to sit on an appeals court one step below the U.S. Supreme Court.”

Today’s edition of The Times Leader of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania reports that “Judge’s nomination a rare achievement; If confirmed, Vanaskie will become only second Middle District of Pa. resident to sit on Third Circuit Court of Appeals.”

And The Tennessean reports that “Nashville lawyer nominated for U.S. judgeship; Obama asks Stranch to fill appellate spot.”

“Sotomayor to be sworn in as justice Saturday”: The Associated Press has this report.

CNN.com reports that “Sotomayor poised to take oath as Supreme Court justice.”

And at “The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times,” Tony Mauro has a post titled “Big Day Ahead for Sotomayor.”

Via C-SPAN, you can view the swearing-in ceremony live, online at 11 a.m. eastern time by clicking here.

Update: C-SPAN has posted online the video of the 91-second ceremony at this link.

“Sotomayor Confirmed by Senate, 68-31”: Charlie Savage has this article today in The New York Times. Adam Liptak reports that “Sotomayor Faces Big Workload of Complex Cases.” And the newspaper also contains an article headlined “For Puerto Ricans, Sotomayor’s Success Stirs Pride.”

Saturday in The Washington Post, Robert Barnes will have an article headlined “Even for Experienced Sotomayor, a Slew of Changes Awaits.” Today’s newspaper, meanwhile, contains articles headlined “Sotomayor Wins Confirmation; Senate Votes 68 to 31 for Judge Who Will Be First Hispanic to Serve on High Court” and “For Latinos, Confirmation Is an Emotional Moment,” along with an editorial entitled “Justice Sotomayor: An inspiring ascent, a historic vote.”

Today in The Los Angeles Times, David G. Savage and James Oliphant report that “Sotomayor will bring unique perspective to the Supreme Court; The newly confirmed justice’s experiences with a disability, economic struggles and as a prosecutor and trial judge are among several things that may set her apart from her new colleagues.”

In The Wall Street Journal, Jess Bravin reports that “Senate Confirms Sotomayor in Largely Partisan 68-31 Vote.” The newspaper also contains an editorial entitled “Justice Sotomayor: She’s lucky she didn’t get the Miguel Estrada treatment.”

USA Today reports that “Sotomayor confirmed with few GOP votes; Impact on Republicans among Hispanics eyed.”

David Lightman and Michael Doyle of McClatchy Newspapers report that “Senate confirms Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, 68-31.”

Warren Richey of The Christian Science Monitor has articles headlined “With scant support for Sotomayor, did the GOP hurt itself? Republicans need to attract more Hispanic voters; But just nine in the Senate approved the first Hispanic justice’s nomination to the Supreme Court” and “Conservatives see silver lining in Sotomayor vote; Liberals cheered the first Hispanic justice, but conservatives say Sotomayor ultimately backed away from a liberal view of the Constitution.”

The New York Daily News contains articles headlined “Bronx’s Sonia Sotomayor becomes first Hispanic justice on Supreme Court after Senate confirmation“; “New Yorkers proudly fete Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor“; and “Mom has ‘great day’ celebrating the confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.”

The New York Post contains an article headlined “Supreme Joy for Latinos; Justice Sonia Hailed.”

The Washington Times reports that “Sotomayor confirmed to Supreme Court; Senators hail broken Hispanic barrier.”

The Boston Globe contains articles headlined “Sotomayor confirmation breaks barrier; Vote reflects rift between parties” and “Dream of D.C. bipartisanship shrivels; Vote on court pick reflects the old divide.”

Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News reports that “Sotomayor Vote Makes History Without Changing Court’s Balance.”

And law.com’s Tony Mauro reports that “In Divided Vote, Senate Confirms Sotomayor for High Court.”

“Civilian trials won’t be cake walks for Guantanamo detainees”: Marisa Taylor of McClatchy Newspapers has this report.

And today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal contains an article headlined “Doubt Raised on Gitmo Closing Date.”

“Cameras Come to the Supreme Court – In HD, No Less”: Tony Mauro has this post at “The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times.”

“Justice asks high court to block release of photos”: Mark Sherman of The Associated Press has a report that begins, “The Obama administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to block the release of disturbing pictures of detainee abuse on grounds their disclosure could incite violence in Afghanistan and Iraq and endanger U.S. troops there.”

And at Politico.com, Josh Gerstein reports that “Obama administration asks SCOTUS to block detainee photos.”

“Court Rejects Sniper’s Appeal; Ruling Leaves John Allen Muhammad Few Options for Avoiding Execution”: Jerry Markon of The Washington Post has a news update that begins, “A federal appellate court on Friday rejected convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad’s appeal, leaving him with few options to avoid execution for the wave of shootings that terrified the Washington region in 2002.”

And The Associated Press reports that “Appeals court in Va. upholds sniper conviction.”

You can access today’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit at this link.