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Elizabeth Prelogar's Unexpected and Unusual Argument

The former Solicitor General did not sign any briefs but somehow popped up on the docket and argued the case.

Reason · Apr 21

Solicitor General Briefs Now Include An "Introduction" Section

One of the few pieces of new information in the New York Times article raising "concerns" about the SG's Office.

Reason · Dec 1, 2025

The Shortest SCOTUS Oral Argument In The Modern Era?

Coney Island Auto Parts, Inc. v. Burton was over in 37 minutes.

Reason · Nov 5, 2025

Jack Daniel's v. poop-themed dog toy in a trademark case at the Supreme Court

At Wednesday's argument, the justices struggled to reconcile their own previous decisions enforcing the nation's trademark laws and what some of them saw as a potential threat to free speech.

WEKU · Mar 22, 2023

Supreme Court gets a bit graphic in trademark case arguments

WASHINGTON — Mentions of a tipsy version of the Republican elephant logo, a famous pornographic movie and whiskey bottles (maybe) filled with dog urine made for lively Supreme Court oral arguments Wednesday over what is and isn’t trademark infringement.

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023

Alito: "I went to a law school where I didn't learn any law."

I was pleased to attend oral argument today in Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products--my first argument since the pandemic. This fun IP case considers a doggy toy that closely resembles a bottle of Jack Daniels whisky. It is always fun to see Lisa Blatt argue in person. She…

Reason · Mar 22, 2023

Supreme Court gets a bit graphic in trademark case arguments - Roll Call

Justices asked some graphic questions during lively Supreme Court oral arguments Wednesday over what is and isn’t trademark infringement.

Roll Call · Mar 22, 2023

Supreme Court chews on Jack Daniel's dog toy dispute

The Supreme Court is hearing a spirited dispute between whiskey maker Jack Daniel’s and the manufacturer of a squeaking dog toy that parodies the liquor’s bottle and label

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

No ideological splits, only worried justices as High Court hears Google case

At issue in the case is a 1996 law that shields internet platforms from being sued for material that appears on their sites.

WEKU · Feb 21, 2023

Supreme Court takes Jack Daniel's case against dog toy maker

The Supreme Court says it will hear a dispute over a dog toy that got whiskey maker Jack Daniel’s barking mad

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022