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1.13.26

Grant Alerts

Trump v. Barbara / Trump v. Washington The Supreme Court granted review of President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14160, addressing the application of birthright citizenship. The grant follows—and has…

12.22.25

Supreme Court Debates Applicability of Federal Rule to Void Default Judgments

On November 4, 2025, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited, Inc. v. Burton (24-808) to consider whether Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(c)(1) imposes a time…

11.17.25

Supreme Court Weighs Prohibition on Criminal Defense Attorney-Client Communication

On October 6, 2025, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Villarreal v. Texas (No. 24-557) to consider a constitutional question that could significantly affect criminal defendants’ Sixth Amendment…

1.14.26

Last Month at the Supreme Court | January 2026

Happy New Year from Dykema’s Appellate and Critical Motions Practice team! Last Month at the Supreme Court®is kicking off the new year with a bang by diving into Trump v. Slaughter, the case examining…

11.19.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | November 2025

Last Month at the Supreme Court®returns for its third season to bring you the Dykema Appellate & Critical Motion Practice’s coverage of the 2025 Term! The publication delivers in-depth analysis of…

7.16.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | October 2024 Term Conclusion: Part II

As the October 2024 Term drew to a close, the Supreme Court issued several landmark decisions that reshaped core doctrines in administrative law, standing, remedies, and constitutional structure. This…

12.23.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | December 2025

Season’s Greetings! The December edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court® examines cases addressing the limits of judicial power and the finality of federal judgments, alongside a closely watched…

7.29.24

Decision Alert: In Social Media “Jawboning” Case, Supreme Court Holds Individuals and States Lack Standing to Sue Federal Officials for Social Media Platforms’ Content Moderation

In Murthy v. United States, the Supreme Court held that private and state plaintiffs did not have Article III standing to sue federal officials who plaintiffs claimed violated their First Amendment…

7.29.24

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Does Not Resolve Whether Federal Law Preempts Certain State Abortion Restrictions, Remands for Further Consideration

The Supreme Court dismissed the consolidated cases Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States without reaching the merits of whether the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act…