“Secrets of Great Appellate Writing”: That’s the title of my contribution to the March 2016 edition of “Appellate Issues,” a publication of the American Bar Association Judicial Division’s Council of Appellate Lawyers.

“Appeals court denies ‘Whitey’ Bulger’s bid for new trial”: Bob McGovern of The Boston Herald has this report.

And The Associated Press reports that “Court rejects ex-gangster Whitey Bulger’s bid for new trial.”

Circuit Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson wrote today’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit for a unanimous three-judge panel.

“Rebecca Bradley leaves arguments early to speak to business group”: Patrick Marley of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has an article that begins, “Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley cut out of oral arguments last week so she could give a political speech to the state’s chamber of commerce — a group that has spent heavily in the past backing conservative candidates.”

And The Associated Press reports that “Bradley left Supreme Court early for speech.”

“The Supreme Court Doesn’t Need a Hero Right Now”: Law professor Cass R. Sunstein has this essay online today at Bloomberg View.

U.S. Supreme Court stays Fifth Circuit’s stay of federal district court’s injunction against Louisiana’s abortion regulations: You can access today’s order of the U.S. Supreme Court at this link.

In early coverage, The Associated Press reports that “Supreme Court puts hold on Louisiana abortion clinic law.”

“Can a 3-year old represent herself in immigration court? This judge thinks so.” Jerry Markon of The Washington Post has this report.

“Alabama Supreme Court dismisses petitions opposing gay marriage”: Kent Faulk of The Birmingham News has this report.

Brian Lyman of The Montgomery Advertiser reports that “Alabama Supreme Court dismisses same-sex marriage suits.”

And The Associated Press reports that “Alabama court refuses to defy Supreme Court on gay marriage.”

You can access today’s order of the Supreme Court of Alabama, and the separate opinions accompanying it, at this link.

“Tribute: The Justice who said he hated writing.” William Jay has this guest post today at “SCOTUSblog.”

“A Jurisprudence of Doubt & Undue Burdens: Why Deciding Not To Decide in Whole Woman’s Health Would Be A Mistake.” Leah Litman has this post at Casetext.

“‘Docs v. Glocks’ Judge Wilson Doesn’t Dissent Lightly”: Patrick Gregory of Bloomberg BNA has this report.

Shirley Phelps-Roper wins today in the Eighth Circuit: You can access today’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit at this link.

“Ex-senator who pleaded guilty in sex sting loses appeal”: The Associated Press has this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued today.

“For Merrick Garland, possible nominee status is nothing new”: Jessica Gresko of The Associated Press has this report.

“Remembering Justice Scalia”: Harvard Law School has posted this video on YouTube.

Access online the audio of this week’s U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments: Via this link.

“Harvard Law School committee recommends retiring controversial seal”: Steve Annear of The Boston Globe has this report.

“Law School Committee Recommends Seal Change”: The Harvard Crimson has an article that begins, “A committee tasked with re-considering Harvard Law School’s seal in light of its ties to slavery recommended Friday that the Harvard Corporation revoke the emblem’s status as the school’s official symbol.”

And Harvard Law Today reports that “Law School committee recommends retiring current shield.”

You can access online a memo from Harvard Law School’s dean and the committee’s recommendation.

“Ruth Bader Ginsburg Walked All Over Texas’ Restrictive Abortion Law; She and the other women on the Supreme Court were on fire”: Cristian Farias of The Huffington Post has this report.

“Court: Death of cows at Walkersville dairy farm cannot be blamed on fireworks.” Brandi Bottalico of The Frederick (Md.) News-Post has this report on a ruling that the Court of Appeals of Maryland issued on Monday.

The court’s opinion begins, “In this case, we address whether noise emanating from the discharge of a fireworks display constitutes an abnormally dangerous activity, which would warrant the imposition of strict liability.”

“Maryland’s highest court hears arguments over Porter testimony in Freddie Gray cases”: Kevin Rector and Justin Fenton have this front page article in today’s edition of The Baltimore Sun.

Reuters reports that “Maryland high court takes up key issue in Freddie Gray death.”

And The Associated Press reports that “Maryland’s high court hears arguments in Freddie Gray case.”

You can view the video of yesterday’s oral argument in the Court of Appeals of Maryland — that state’s highest court — via this link, featuring Maryland’s high court judges in that state’s deep red judicial robes with white neck bands. The history of Maryland’s red judicial robes is described in this obituary.

“It’s OK to Laugh at the Supreme Court”: Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg View.

Although, as the essay explains, it’s permissible to laugh at the U.S. Supreme Court, the Court would prefer that you were laughing with it.

“Wacky Week for Supreme Court Oral Arguments”: Kimberly Robinson of Bloomberg BNA has this report.

This afternoon, the U.S. Supreme Court will finally make the audio of this week’s oral arguments available for everyone’s listening pleasure via this link.

“One potential Supreme Court nominee always ready for a fight”: Jessica Gresko of The Associated Press has this report.

And Maria Sudekum of The Associated Press has articles headlined “Kelly is rare federal judge with public defender background” and “Judge would be first Indian-American named to Supreme Court.”

Elsewhere, on Tuesday Tom Goldstein of “SCOTUSblog” had a post titled “Five potential nominees from the federal appellate bench,” promising that “In the coming days, we will be publishing profiles of all five.” Thus far, none of those profiles has yet appeared.

“Senate Minority Leader Reid Expects Supreme Court Nomination Soon”: This audio segment featuring Emily Bazelon appeared on today’s broadcast of NPR’s “Morning Edition.”