Justice Antonin Scalia’s Son Says What His Dad Would Have…

Christopher Scalia, son of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, said his father would not have been surprised by the drama surrounding Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation. "Would he have been surprised by the heated debate, political maneuvers, protests, last-minute delays and uncorroborated allegations of sexual misconduct that we saw during now-Justice Kavanaugh's confirmation process?" Christopher wrote in an op-ed for Fox News Thursday.

McConnell now open to Supreme Court nomination in election year

The Senate's majority leader, insisting his chamber won't be irreparably damaged by the bitter fight over new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, is signaling he's willing to take up another high court nomination in the 2020 presidential election season should another vacancy arise. Heading into pivotal midterm elections, McConnell tried to distinguish between President Donald Trump's nomination of Kavanaugh this year and his own decision not to have the GOP-run Senate consider President Barack Obama's high court nominee, Merrick Garland, in 2016.

Trump apologises to Kavanaugh during swearing-in ceremony

US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has been sworn in at a White House ceremony, but not before President Donald Trump criticised Mr Kavanaugh's opponents for a "campaign of personal destruction". In a ceremony that could have been a unifying moment for the nation, Mr Trump instead delivered remarks that even he acknowledged began "differently than perhaps any other event of such magnitude".

‘Made up, fabricated’: Trump says allegations against Kavanaugh were a ‘hoax’

US President Donald Trump has apologised to Justice Brett Kavanaugh and his family for the "terrible suffering" they have endured during the Supreme Court confirmation hearing, after earlier calling sexual assault allegations against his pick a "hoax". Speaking at the start of a ceremonial swearing-in at the White House, Mr Trump slammed Democrats and opponents of Justice Kavanaugh's nomination for a campaign of personal destruction.

McConnell says he’s open to Supreme Court nomination in 2020 Source: AP

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in -again, for the cameras, this time - Monday night at a White House ceremony, but not before President Donald Trump slammed Kavanaugh's opponents for a "campaign of personal destruction." In a ceremony that could have been a unifying moment for the nation, Trump instead delivered remarks that even he acknowledged began "differently than perhaps any other event of such magnitude."

McConnell says Senate ‘not broken’ after Kavanaugh fight

Picking up the pieces after a contentious nomination battle, the Senate's majority leader said Sunday that the chamber won't be irreparably damaged by the wrenching debate over sexual misconduct that has swirled around new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. While Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Kavanaugh's confirmation was a shining moment for the GOP heading into next month's pivotal elections, GOP Gov. John Kasich of Ohio predicted "a good year" for Democrats and said he wonders about "the soul of our country" in the long term after the tumultuous hearings.

The Latest: GOP Senate could act on 2020 high-court nominee Source: AP

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is signaling that a Republican-controlled Senate would act on President Donald Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court in 2020, a presidential election year, should a vacancy arise. McConnell had blocked a vote on Democratic President Barack Obama's choice of Merrick Garland to the high court in 2016, citing tradition of not filling vacancies in a presidential election year.

McConnell says Senate ‘not broken’ after Kavanaugh fight Source: AP

Picking up the pieces after a contentious nomination battle, the Senate's majority leader said Sunday that the chamber won't be irreparably damaged by the wrenching debate over sexual misconduct that has swirled around new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. While Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Kavanaugh's confirmation was a shining moment for the GOP heading into next month's pivotal elections, GOP Gov. John Kasich of Ohio predicted "a good year" for Democrats and said he wonders about "the soul of our country" in the long term after the tumultuous hearings.

Kavanaugh’s Confirmation Process Is a Maelstrom of Insincerities

Judge Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in by committee chairman Chuck Grassley at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing, September 4, 2018. he current era of scorched-earth politics began five years after there was, according to Christine Blasey Ford, in 1982, an alcohol-soaked party in a suburban Washington home.

Memories Light the Corners of My Mind

In the 24 hours since I last wrote about the Brett Kavanaugh nomination , further details have emerged including the name of the accuser and the name of Kavanaugh's prep-school buddy on the night of the alleged incident in 1982. According to the tale, the future Supreme Court nominee was with Mark Judge, now a conservative journalist, on the night that 17-year-old Kavanaugh allegedly .

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg rips Kavanaugh hearings as ‘highly partisan show’

The GOP eliminated the filibuster for Supreme Court nominations, creating a disincentive for the president to make a consensus choice Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has blasted the charged Senate confirmation process for Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh as a 'highly partisan show.' The liberal Ginsburg denounced the process, which many court observers have blasted as broken, during an event at George Washington Wednesday - on a day when Democrats who were virtually shut out of the confirmation process bombarded the nominee with 1,200 questions on issues ranging from gambling to his days as a clerk in a fruitless effort to slow down Kavanaugh's nomination.

Is it ‘Palate’ or ‘Palette’? Cleaning Up the Supreme Court’s Messes

The U.S. Supreme Court posts changes to opinions, like this one from the term past where a Justice Stephen Breyer opinion misspelled "laissez-faire." U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, a French-speaking Francophile, must have shouted "zut alors!" on June 25, when it was discovered that the *May exclude premium content Already have an account? Sign In Now Interested in customizing your subscription with Law.com All Access? Contact our Sales Professionals at 1-855-808-4530 or send an email to groupsales@alm.com to learn more.

How to Start a 3D Printing Business: 3 Legal FAQ

As 3D printers become better and more affordable , more and more entrepreneurs become interested in how they can contribute to their small businesses or provide avenues for brand new businesses altogether. Being able to manufacture products without the same staff, machinery, and space requirements opens all new avenues of productivity and profit.

Kavanaugh’s Collegial Nature Could Change Court’s Tenor

There is little doubt the Supreme Court will extend its turn to the right if Judge Brett Kavanaugh joins the bench this fall. But Judge Kavanaugh's connection with nearly every justice, and his reputation as a straight-shooter even among those who disagree with him, suggests he would make the ride as smooth as possible.