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Lawyers for a group of Republican legislators (along with an election official and two registered voters) urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon to leave in place a ruling by the Virginia […]

Updated on May 14 at 7:57 p.m. The Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon issued an order that continued to block a ruling by a federal appeals court in Louisiana which had barred the mailing of […]

A trial-lawyer perspective on why large verdicts often reflect discovery failures, credibility issues and corporate conduct – not runaway juries. Every time a Georgia jury returns a large verdict, […]

For decades, law firm owners have operated under an unspoken but deeply ingrained assumption: that growth requires sacrifice. You can have quality or volume. You can invest in talent or technology. […]

Iakovlev does not attempt to redefine cryptocurrency. It simply asks the more practical question: where is the asset actually controlled, and where does the relevant legal relationship exist?

“Victims of medical malpractice face significant challenges in finding answers and holding healthcare providers accountable,” said McKeen.

Protecting your car accident claim in Richmond requires prompt action, careful documentation, consistent medical care, and a thorough understanding of Virginia’s uniquely demanding legal standards.

A Second Opinion is a recurring series by Haley Proctor on the Second Amendment and constitutional litigation. On the ground floor of the Supreme Court building, a statue of the Supreme Court’s […]

A good lender will explain the terms and help you succeed. They want to see your company thrive so they get paid back.

The path to legal status is complex, but you don’t have to walk it alone. Securing the right legal representation is the most important investment you can make in your future.

There is an undeniable “keep back” factor. Many truck drivers use these spikes as a visual signal to passenger vehicles to stay out of their blind spots.

“Samsung’s infringing conduct—using Ms. Lipa’s assets for zero consideration—makes a mockery of her hard work in establishing a successful brand and has deprived her of the ability to […]

Plus, the court is expected to announce at least one opinion this morning. Don’t miss our live blog.

Texas mother charged after daughters found dying in backyard pool investigation.

Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with Christine Dunn of Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight to discuss her career and her work in holding the U.S. military liable for incidents of sexual assault. AALM: […]

As of last Friday, SCOTUStoday (our weekday newsletter — subscribe here!) finished providing brief biographies of each chief justice of the United States, starting with John Jay and ending with […]

Forensic evidence remains one of the most influential elements in criminal trials, but it is not infallible.

The ATF’s re-definition of “firearm” in the Final Rule establishes a practical ban on the private manufacture of firearms – a constitutionally protected tradition

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog. On Thursday, the court may decide, in Foothills Christian […]

Civil Rights and Wrongs is a recurring series by Daniel Harawa covering criminal justice and civil rights cases before the court. The federal government recently petitioned for certiorari in United […]

Plus, what, exactly, is a true threat?

Cases and Controversies is a recurring series by Carolyn Shapiro, primarily focusing on the effects of the Supreme Court’s rulings, opinions, and procedures on the law, on other institutions, and […]

Two weeks ago, the Department of Justice announced that a federal grand jury in New Bern, North Carolina, had indicted former FBI Director James Comey for making threats against President Donald […]

Plus, Justice Samuel Alito extended his order restoring mail access to an abortion pill.

Lawyers for Virginia Democrats and Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones asked the Supreme Court on Monday afternoon to allow the state to use a new congressional map in the 2026 elections. The lawyers […]

The Supreme Court on Monday afternoon cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional map that a lower court had blocked on the ground that it violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which […]

Mifepristone, one of the two drugs used in medication abortions, which are the most common form of abortions in the United States, will remain widely available throughout the United States, at least […]

Our articles frequently focus on the mechanisms available to protect various forms of intellectual property (IP) and what types of IP can be protected with federal registration or a patent. But how […]

“It would be consistent with my public image if I told you that I spent the summer catching flies so we could pull the wings off the flies,” Justice Samuel Alito told an audience at the 5th […]

Somewhere between 7,000 and 8,000 petitions for a writ of certiorari arrive at the Supreme Court each year. Or so the court itself says. The court is not alone. SCOTUSblog’s own “Supreme Court […]

Alabama has asked the court to address its own redistricting effort.

The ripple effects from the Supreme Court’s April 29 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, in which the justices struck down Louisiana’s congressional map, made their way to the court for the first […]

When people think they may have a legal claim, they usually do not start by calling a lawyer. They start by searching online. They look up symptoms after an exposure. They search for product recalls. […]

You can decrease the chances of a shocking verdict and increase the odds in your favor by hiring a mock trial company to help with your case. The post Mock Trial Companies (Top 7 Ranked) appeared […]

When President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, he directed his administration to “restor[e] the death penalty.” His embrace of capital punishment helped fuel a surge in […]

I love a good project. So when the 2025-26 term began, I had a new one. I decided to try to attend all of the oral arguments for the term, even if I wasn’t covering the case for SCOTUSblog and […]

Plus, in the first edition of Ask Amy, Amy shares some weird courtroom moments.

The state of Louisiana on Thursday afternoon urged the Supreme Court to leave in place an order by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit that prohibits the mailing of mifepristone, one of two […]

Immigration Matters is a recurring series by César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández that analyzes the court’s immigration docket, highlighting emerging legal questions about new policy and […]

Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision […]

Plus, the latest on E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump.

Since acting Attorney General Todd Blanch announced that state-legal medical marijuana would move to Schedule III, the commentary has been relentless — hot takes, doomsayers, and self-proclaimed […]