Supreme Court Brief

Key SEC Tool Survives Supreme Court Review

This week, a breakdown of the Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Sripetch v. SEC, upholding the regulator's power to order disgorgement from fraudsters in insider trading and other complex fraud cases with no easily identifiable victims. Jimmy interviews Law.com and New York Law Journal litigation reporter Alyssa Aquino about what this means for the SEC's enforcement powers going forward. Plus, a look at the FCC's pyrrhic victory over AT&T and Verizon over its in-house forfeiture orders, and why generic drugmakers came out on top in a patent ruling over so-called "skinny labels" for pharmaceuticals. Host: Jimmy Hoover Guest: Alyssa Aquino Producer: Charles Garnar

Are Workers Having A Good Supreme Court Term?

On this week's episode of Supreme Court Brief, Jimmy speaks with Jennifer Bennett of Gupta Wessler on recent Supreme Court rulings in favor of workers, including her unanimous victory last week on behalf of a last-mile delivery driver in Colorado. Also, Jimmy breaks down the latest action from the justices affecting the midterm elections, and a recent ruling curbing the availability of "compassionate release" for federal prisoners. Host: Jimmy Hoover Guest: Jennifer Bennett Producer: Charles Garnar

Cruise Lines In Deep Water Over Cuba Trips, Immigration Judges Lose Suit

On this episode of Supreme Court Brief, Jimmy updates listeners about a recent decision from the Supreme Court exposing four major cruise lines to $110 million judgments for docking at Havana during a thaw in U.S.-Cuba relations. Plus, a look at the court's summary reversal ending a suit by immigration judges saying their free speech rights are being stifled by the federal government. Host: Jimmy Hoover Producer: Charles Garnar

Jeff Wall On Joining 'The Yankees' Of Appellate Bar, And Why Emergency Docket Is 'Here To Stay'

On this week's episode of Supreme Court Brief, Jimmy interviews Jeff Wall, who recently joined the law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher from Sullivan & Cromwell. Wall talks about his time in the U.S. solicitor general's office and what he hopes to accomplish at his new firm, which he described as the "Yankees" of appellate lawyering. Also this week: a look at a major new employment case at the Supreme Court next term focusing on whether college employees—from sports coaches to professors—may sue for sex discrimination under Title IX. Host: Jimmy Hoover Guest: Jeff Wall Producer: Charles Garnar

Supreme Court Faces Last-Minute Midterm Battles

On this week's episode, Jimmy breaks down the latest election disputes to hit the Supreme Court's docket, including a last-ditch effort from Virginia Democrats to preserve the states new voter-approved map giving them five additional House seats. Plus, Jimmy talks through the Supreme Court's two unanimous rulings Thursday morning. Host: Jimmy Hoover Producer: Charles Garnar