“11th Circuit Rejects Cruise Lines’ Immunity Defense to Medical Malpractice Claims”: At the “Cruise Law News” blog, Jim Walker has this post about a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued today.

“Sirius XM cannot force vehicle owners to arbitrate — U.S. court”: Jonathan Stempel of Reuters has this report.

And at her “Trial Insider” blog, Pamela A. MacLean has a post titled “Sirius Loses Mandatory Arbitration Demand.”

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

“Obamacare is Doomed! Everybody Panic! Not so fast, progressives; It’s far from a sure thing that the Supreme Court will destroy the Affordable Care Act.” Law professor Barry Friedman and Dahlia Lithwick have this jurisprudence essay online at Slate.

“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.”

“Breyer Reflects on Judaism and Justice”: Jess Bravin has this post today at WSJ.com’s “Law Blog.”

And Politico.com reports that “Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer signals gay marriage case not closed.”

“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.”

“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.

“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.

“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.”

“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.

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

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.

“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.

“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.