U.S. Supreme Court

SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein avoided $500K poker repayment, former firm employee testifies

A former employee at SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein's law firm testified Wednesday that Goldstein dodged repaying him for money invested in his poker-playing exploits, according to a story by Law360.

Jan 22, 2026 11:22 AM CST

Supreme Court appears likely to allow Lisa Cook to remain on Fed board

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared likely to block President Donald Trump from immediately firing Democratic-appointed Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board, a move that would prevent Trump from exerting greater influence over the powerful central bank that guides the economy.

Jan 21, 2026 12:30 PM CST

Understanding women in their lives is important for men’s happiness, divorce lawyer says in new book

In Passion and Power: A Life in Three Worlds, Harriet Newman Cohen chronicles her journey as a divorce lawyer, with clients including actress Linda Lavin, actor Laurence Fishburne and many other celebrities. Cohen recently talked with the ABA Journal about her book, which is available Feb. 5.

Jan 21, 2026 9:19 AM CST

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Hawaii limits on carrying guns

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared skeptical of the constitutionality of a Hawaii law that sharply restricts where people can carry firearms—a case that may offer a strong indication of how far the justices will go in their push to loosen restrictions on guns.

Jan 20, 2026 1:25 PM CST

When Supreme Court decides her fate, it may also help determine Fed chair’s future

The legality of President Donald Trump’s push to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook was already one of the biggest issues of the Supreme Court term before a bombshell dropped a little over a week ago.

Jan 20, 2026 10:48 AM CST

University of Arkansas rescinds job offer to law school dean, reportedly over political pressure

The University of Arkansas has reversed its decision to hire Emily Suski as its new law school dean for reportedly joining a group of other law professors in filing an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in support of transgender student athletes.

Jan 16, 2026 9:07 AM CST

Supreme Court often uses ‘Friday news dump’ when releasing significant decisions

It's called a “Friday news dump.” Whether intentionally or not, the U.S. Supreme Court regularly releases significant orders at exactly the time when they’re most likely to get lost in the news cycle—near the end of the day on Friday.

Jan 15, 2026 9:25 AM CST

Supreme Court appears skeptical of arguments against bans of trans athletes

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared skeptical of arguments Tuesday against state bans on transgender athletes playing on women’s sports teams and whether such laws violate the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection.

Jan 13, 2026 2:10 PM CST

Trump’s appellate judge appointees have voted overwhelmingly in his favor

President Donald Trump, who promised to fill the appeals courts with “my judges,” has found them to be strong allies in defending his agenda from legal challenges, according to an analysis by the New York Times.

Jan 12, 2026 12:14 PM CST

Supreme Court considers challenges to laws banning transgender participation in sports

Becky Pepper-Jackson was assigned male at birth but began transitioning to a female gender identity in third grade. Her West Virginia school district has been sympathetic, providing a gender support plan that among other things respects her chosen name and pronouns.

Jan 8, 2026 10:54 AM CST

Perhaps as attempt to find common ground, Roberts’ annual Supreme Court report has historical spin

In his annual year-end report on the federal judiciary, Chief Justice John Roberts took a historical perspective, examining the evolution of the nation’s founding documents and how they shaped society and the judiciary.

Jan 7, 2026 11:54 AM CST

Nonunanimous death penalty verdicts upheld by Florida Supreme Court

The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the legality of allowing death penalty verdicts by nonunanimous juries, according to Legal Newsline.

Jan 5, 2026 10:01 AM CST

Chemerinsky: Supreme Court moves into new year with potential landmark cases

The matters already on the docket, as well as those likely to arrive, promise many blockbuster decisions that will shape American government and directly affect people’s lives in a myriad of ways. Here are some of the stories to look for.

Jan 5, 2026 9:22 AM CST

Edwin Kneedler, who has argued 160 Supreme Court cases, describes his career as a privilege

When Edwin Kneedler joined the Office of the Solicitor General in 1979, Warren Burger was chief justice, and no women had ever served on the court. At that time, there was significantly less public attention on the justices, the role of the high court and the lawyers arguing each case, Kneedler says.

Jan 1, 2026 12:35 AM CST

‘Christmas Lawyer’ uses settlement with homeowners association on more holiday decorations

An Idaho lawyer who had been fighting with his homeowners association over his "elaborate holiday displays" said he's using the money that he received during mediation for even more Christmas cheer in his new home, according to a report by Fox News.

Dec 24, 2025 11:15 AM CST