This week’s appellate roundup brings together an array of interesting legal developments that are essential reading for any legal professional. Note that many of these articles are from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the web’s first blog dedicated to appellate litigation.
In a poignant essay titled “It’s Not Just Embryos. Even the Dead Have More Rights Than Women,” Law professor Tonja Jacobi discussed the ongoing challenges of women’s rights. Her views are fully published online at Bloomberg Law.
Additionally, Claire Rush reported on a significant homelessness case building momentum before the U.S. Supreme Court. You can read Rush’s report about this at The Associated Press.
Jonathan Chait tackled the controversial subject of partisanship in the Supreme Court in his post “Sonia Sotomayor Should Get Real That the Supreme Court Is Partisan; Justices say the Court isn’t political, but c’mon”. The article is hosted at New York magazine.
The Washington Post’s Ruth Marcus discussed a recent ruling from Colorado in a piece titled “With Colorado ruling, the court displays an ‘originalism of convenience’”. Read Marcus’ view on this matter at The Washington Post.
A further read this week comes from David Lat’s discussion about Crystal Clanton led by Libby Locke. Interested practitioners will find Lat’s discussion at his Substack site.
Matt Ford turned his attention to the dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court’s Disqualification Ruling – sharing his thoughts online at The New Republic.
Finally, Eric Segall provided input on SCOTUS’s Section 3 Case with a partially annotated version of the case on his blog post, which you can read at ‘Dorf on Law’.
Each of these items collectively comprises a substantial weekly breakdown of appellate news, offering profound insights into the ever-evolving legal narrative. Stay informed, and stay ahead.
For the full roundup, and for more fascinating pieces on appellate law, visit Above the Law.