No decisions were filed this week–hence, no change in the standings.
Law Firm Fantasy League
May 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
No decisions were filed this week–hence, no change in the standings.
Follow-up on PFR Delays
May 7, 2026 by 1 Comment
In the aftermath of this week’s post “Are Petitions for Review Taking Longer to Decide?” I’ve been struck by the frustration conveyed privately by attorneys over the handling of petitions for review. Along with their concern over delays in granting … [Continue reading]
Are Petitions for Review Taking Longer to Decide?
May 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Today’s topic arrived from a reader who practices regularly at the supreme court (and prefers to remain anonymous). The question—said to be widespread among seasoned appellate attorneys—stems from their impression that the court is taking an … [Continue reading]
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May 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
No decisions were filed this week--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
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April 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment
No decisions were filed this week--hence, no change in the standings. … [Continue reading]
Ranking the Justices’ Influence
April 21, 2026 by 1 Comment
Efforts to measure the influence of individual justices have employed a variety of methods over the years. Ranging from simple calculations of the frequency with which justices appear in majorities to the number of law review citations of their … [Continue reading]
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April 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This week’s decision in Estate of Carol Lorbiecki v. Pabst Brewing Company brought a point to the Writs (from an amicus brief by Godfrey & Kahn) and a point to the Affirmed (from an amicus brief by the WMC Litigation Center). As a result, the … [Continue reading]
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April 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Three teams gained from the decision in Savannah Wren v. Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Milwaukee, Inc. The Writs collected two points for an amicus brief and oral argument by Cannon & Dunphy, while both the Affirmed and the Waivers picked up a … [Continue reading]
How Many Decisions Can We Expect in 2025-26?
April 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
With the arrival of spring, the time has come for our annual estimate of the number of decisions that the supreme court will file by the time summer brings the term to an end. Following a surprising drop in the court’s output over the last two … [Continue reading]
