Courts often don’t get sex. We know that. But I had thought that this was a peculiarly American matter. Not so, apparently. British newspapers are reporting that Italy’s Supreme Court of Cassation, its highest court for nonconstitutional issues, has civilly blessed an ecclesiastical court’s annulment of a marriage. That, by itself, will [...]
Many have weighed in on Justice Breyer’s recent book, Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge’s View. They understandably focus on the sexy topics—constitutional interpretation, Brown v. Board of Education, and judicial review generally; the topics most relevant to today’s political battles—statutory interpretation and the culture wars; and Breyer’s own big, nagging question—why [...]
The Respondent's Brief in 09-529 Commonwealth of Virginia v. Stewart, et al. was filed yesterday. The brief can be viewed here.
I will periodically post party merits briefs and noteworthy amicus briefs that were printed through Cockle Law Brief Printing Company. The merits briefs will be posted the day after they are filed with the Court. All the merits briefs with be archived under the New Filings tab. The Respondent’s Brief in Virginia Office for Protection [...]