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Notable concurring opinions from this term
Sometimes concurring opinions of justices add little to what is in the court’s decision. Other times, however, they take a very different approach and urge a major change in the law. In my last column for SCOTUSblog, I wrote of Justice Clarence Thomas’ astounding...
Eliminate the summer recess
Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff.I have written about bilateral judicial reform: how can Congress and the Supreme Court work together to reform...
Bankruptcies Rise 12.2 Percent
Bankruptcy filings rose 12.2 percent during the 12-month period ending June 30, 2026.
Pentagon launches review that could reshape US military presence in Europe
The Pentagon has launched its planned review of the U.S. military mission in Europe, a move that could pave the way for a major overhaul as Washington shifts more of NATO’s defense burden to allies.
Naval base on quake-stricken southern Japan reports no injuries or damages
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit near the heart of Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
‘Ground mishap’ prompts safety cordon at Air Force base in South Korea
Officials established a 1,000-foot safety cordon following a “ground mishap” at the home of the 51st Fighter Wing.
Dad left 2-year-old locked in sweltering car all day while he slept off night of drinking — by the time he woke up the boy was dead: Police
Inset: Lorenzo E. Rodriguez (Midland County Sheriff's Office). Background: The area in Texas where Rodriguez allegedly left his 2-year-old daughter to die in a hot car (Google Maps). A 25-year-old father in Texas is accused of killing his 2-year-old daughter,...
FCA good and poor practice examples in relation to monitoring consumer outcomes under the Consumer Duty
On 27 July 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published the findings of its review into firms’ approaches to monitoring consumer outcomes under the Consumer Duty (the Duty). BackgroundThe FCA sets out that under the Duty, financial services firms...
Hiring at Brooklyn Law
Brooklyn Law School is hiring for three to four tenure-track or tenured positions. We welcome entry-level and lateral candidates with teaching interests in Antitrust, Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Commercial Law, Contracts, Corporate Finance, Criminal...