“The Role of the U.S. Solicitor General”: You can view this past Saturday’s broadcast of C-SPAN’s “America & the Courts” program online, on-demand by clicking here.

C-SPAN provides this description: “Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy made opening remarks before a panel discussion on the role of the Solicitor General. Three former U.S. Solicitor Generals gave insights on the duties associated with the job, including arguing before the Supreme Court.”

“Glaxo Said to Have Paid $1 Billion in Paxil Suits”: Bloomberg News has this report.

Reuters is reporting: James Vicini has a report headlined “US high court orders Chrysler sale appeal dismissed; Sale to group led by Fiat went through in June; Chrysler, Obama administration defend deal.”

And in other news, “Supreme Court rejects Guantanamo torture case.”

Access online today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court: The Court has posted today’s Order List at this link. The Court granted review in three cases and called for the views of the Solicitor General in one case.

At “SCOTUSblog,” Lyle Denniston has a post titled “Torture, Chrysler cases ended; 3 grants.”

And in early news coverage, The Associated Press reports that “Court to review employer access to worker messages“; “Court rejects new appeal of Chrysler sale“; “Court won’t hear appeal from ex-Gitmo prisoners“; and “High court to rule on deportation issue.”

“Justice Sotomayor’s First Opinion May Impact Local Practice”: Today’s edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Philadelphia’s daily newspaper for lawyers, contains this new installment of my monthly “Upon Further Review” column.

“Judges confounded by jury’s access to cyberspace; Panelists can do own research on Web, confer outside courthouse”: Yesterday’s edition of The Baltimore Sun contained this article.

“State Commission on Judicial Conduct has the job of judging Texas’ judges”: This article appears today in The Dallas Morning News.

“The Supreme Court leaves Washington in the lurch”: Politico.com has a report that begins, “The U.S. Supreme Court has put off until next year a ruling that could remake the political landscape for the 2010 midterm elections, and that’s making things tricky for those eagerly awaiting the decision, including political professionals, regulators, advocacy groups and even the White House.”

“Judging the judges: Does secret process let errant jurists get away with breaking the law?” Today in The Houston Chronicle, Lise Olsen has an article that begins, “One federal judge got arrested for driving drunk while dressed in drag. Others stood accused of frequenting prostitutes, a strip club and a shady escort service; sexually assaulting female court employees; sucker-punching a stranger; or slapping a spouse. Federal judges have made illegal campaign contributions, falsified court records, and illegally concealed cash gifts and gambling debts. Many more have engaged in unethical or irresponsible acts, according to an investigation by the Houston Chronicle of more than 3,000 judicial misconduct matters nationwide and analysis of related records over 10 years.”

The newspaper also contains a related article headlined “Despite troubles, some on bench keep salaries; Those who do admit misdeeds don’t always leave the public payroll.”

“£140,000 bill for Supreme Court robes judges will hardly wear”: Today’s edition of The Mail on Sunday (UK) contains an article that begins, “Judges in charge of Britain’s controversial new Supreme Court have been provided with robes they will hardly ever wear at a cost of £137,956 to the taxpayer. The hand-crafted black brocade robes — embroidered with real gold thread — will not be worn by the 12 Supreme Court Justices in normal session. They will be donned only perhaps twice a year for ceremonies such as the State Opening of Parliament or the beginning of the legal year. The rest of the time, the judges will wear everyday suits.”

“For students, a right to be mean online? With schools meting out discipline for what they see as cyber-bullying, some courts, parents and free speech advocates are pushing back.” This article appears today in The Los Angeles Times.

“U.S. Supreme Court: Can Scripture trump non-discrimination law?” UPI has this report.

“Adultery still crime in NH after 200 years”: Norma Love of The Associated Press has a report that begins, “The original punishments — including standing on the gallows for an hour with a noose around the neck — have been softened to a $1,200 fine, yet some lawmakers think it’s time for the 200-year-old crime of adultery to come off New Hampshire’s books. Seven months after the state approved gay marriage, lawmakers will consider easing government further from the bedroom with a bill to repeal the adultery law.”

“When California denies a murderer parole, should it need a reason? Eligible prisoners can’t be refused early release just because of the gravity of their crimes — ‘some evidence’ has to show the inmate would pose a threat to public safety, some judges have ruled.” Carol J. Williams has this article today in The Los Angeles Times.

“Menopause, as Brought to You by Big Pharma”: This lengthy article appears today in The New York Times.

“Supreme Court Decision In Onstage Smoking Ban Coming Monday”: Law Week Colorado has a report that begins, “Does Colorado’s indoor smoking ban apply to actors performing in plays? The Colorado Supreme Court will tell us Monday when it releases its decision in Curious Theatre v. Colorado Department of Health and Public Environment.”

“Supreme Court may decide whether workers’ text messages are private”: David G. Savage has this article today in The Los Angeles Times.

Available online from law.com: An article reports that “Federal Judges Push Back Against Recusal Proposals; Congress considers revising rules on judge disqualifications.”

And in other news, “A Paid Escort Is a ‘Date’ Under Domestic Violence Act, N.J. Court Rules.” You can access Thursday’s ruling of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, at this link.

“Brief: ‘Honest services’ law beyond saving; Jeffrey Skilling’s lawyers attack Sec. 1346.” Lyle Denniston has this post at “SCOTUSblog.” You can access the brief at this link.

“Appeals court denies gay marriage supporters’ bid for Prop. 8 communications”: Carol J. Williams of The Los Angeles Times has this news update.

And The Associated Press has a report headlined “Court: Prop. 8 sponsors don’t have to show memos.”

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

“Minor, Whitfield, Teel convictions partially reversed”: The Sun Herald of Biloxi, Mississippi has this news update.

The Clarion-Ledger of Jackson, Mississippi has a news update headlined “Appeals panel tosses out Paul Minor bribery conviction.”

And at “The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times,” Marcia Coyle has a post titled “Federal Court Reverses Bribery Convictions of former Mississippi trial lawyer and two judges.”

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

“Former Ky. Speedway owners lose; Ruling could bring NASCAR Sprint Cup race sooner”: The Cincinnati Enquirer has a news update that begins, “The antitrust lawsuit pursued by Kentucky Speedway’s former owners against NASCAR and International Speedway Corp. suffered what could be a fatal blow Friday when a federal appeals court in Cincinnati upheld a lower court’s ruling.”

And The Associated Press reports that “Court rejects Ky. Speedway lawsuit against NASCAR.”

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

“Britain, Long a Libel Mecca, Reviews Laws”: This article appears today in The New York Times.

“SJC chief decries influence of ‘CSI’; Judge’s remark leads to appeal”: The Boston Globe today contains an article that begins, “The state’s top judge yesterday offered a personal review of fictional crime shows surfacing in real courtrooms — forget about it.”

“For 25 firefighters, long-awaited day arrives”: Today’s edition of The New Haven Register contains a front page article that begins, “Frank Ricci, a firefighter whose name became synonymous with a six-year legal fight for a promotion he believed was improperly denied, received his lieutenant’s badge Thursday.”

“Honest failure: Why a well-intentioned law to crack down on corruption should be struck down.” This editorial appears today in The Washington Post.

“Clear up confusion on police warning”: Today’s edition of The St. Petersburg Times contains an editorial that begins, “A case argued this week before the U.S. Supreme Court asks whether Tampa police sufficiently advised Kevin Dewayne Powell of his rights upon arrest on a charge of illegally possessing a firearm.”

And today’s edition of The Tampa Tribune contains an editorial entitled “A ‘quite fantastic’ Miranda challenge.”

“Life of Akin Gump’s Thomas Goldstein could be on TV”: The Washington Business Journal has this report.

“Justice Sotomayor: A Boon for Business? Professor Dana Muir and colleagues look at the judicial track record of the Supreme Court’s newest justice — and what it may mean for business.” The University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business has issued this news release.

“Texas Legislator Files Atypical Amicus Brief in Support of ‘Pole Tax'”: law.com has this report.

“For Judges on Facebook, Friendship Has Limits”: John Schwartz will have this article Friday in The New York Times.

“Court Tosses Death Sentence in Tarzana Double Murder”: Metropolitan News-Enterprise has this article today about yesterday’s Ninth Circuit en banc ruling. My earlier coverage of the ruling appears here.

“A gun case or Pandora’s box? Ruling could trigger the unhinging of American culture.” Ken Klukowski and Ken Blackwell will have this op-ed Friday in The Washington Times.

“Federal Judge Robert Henry to be president of Oklahoma City University”: The Oklahoman has this news update, which features a video interview with Tenth Circuit Chief Judge Robert H. Henry.

The newspaper has also posted online a copy of the letter of resignation that Chief Judge Henry sent today to President Obama. And Oklahoma City University issued this news release today.

“Articles of Faith: Why Americans can’t talk about religion and the Supreme Court.” Dahlia Lithwick has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate.