Schroeder confirmed as head of Office of Legal Policy
Prof. Christopher Schroeder becomes assistant attorney general in U.S. Department of Justice.

Forthcoming Siegel article cited
Balkanization blog references Prof. Neil Siegel's "Collective Action Federalism: A General Theory of Article I, Section 8" in an analysis of the United States v. Comstock ruling. » Balkanization

How World Cup soccer explains the Supreme Court
Prof. Walter Dellinger discusses forthcoming Supreme Court decisions with former Solicitor General Paul Clement and Dahlia Lithwick. » Slate

Carrington discusses whether retired justices should be called back to the Supreme Court
Sen. Patrick Leahy's (D-Vt.) legislation to have justices return when a current justice has recused would be constitutional, Prof. Paul Carrington says. » The Blog of LegalTimes

Dedicated to the art and craft of judging
Dean David F. Levi pays tribute to retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. » Scotusblog

Elena Kagan is a progressive on executive power
Kagan's views on the president's power to direct the executive branch are in fact fully consistent with the positions taken by Justice Stevens, Prof. Walter Dellinger writes. » Slate

Kagan's confirmation likely, local experts say
Profs. Neil Siegel and Lisa Kern Griffin predict a relatively easy confirmation process for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. » The Herald Sun

Young discusses Supreme Court decision in Jones v. Harris
Mutual fund advisers may have to explain the disparity in fees they charge different investors, Prof. Ernest Young says. » On Wall Street

Replacing Justice Stevens: The people's justice
Profs. Lisa Griffin and Guy-Uriel Charles hope that nominee shares Stevens' "common touch, clear voice, and populist core." » The Sacramento Bee

Should Kagan's lack of judicial experience matter?
Prof. Walter Dellinger says that historically, many Supreme Court justices have lacked prior judicial experience. » NPR

Lives in the Law: Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer
Breyer discusses Court’s process and the need for civic involvement.

Duke Law celebrates a third Supreme Court clerkship
Allison B. Jones ’07 will clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas in the 2010-2011 Court term.

Siegel discusses states' rights
Prof. Neil Siegel takes part in an hour-long discussion of states' challenges to health care reform and more. » WBUR

Blocher says Supreme Court ruling in McDonald v. Chicago will clarify scope of gun rights
Prof. Joseph Blocher looks ahead to Second Amendment case set for argument March 2. » Duke University Office of News & Communications

Sen. Ted Kaufman writes about his success in the Senate
Unlike the typical new senator ... I already had relationships with the Senate's most-senior Democrats—many of whom were important committee chairs, Kaufman writes. » Newsweek

Debating diversity on the federal bench
Prof. Neil Siegel and Adam Mortara find common ground in a belief that judicial ideology should determine Supreme Court appointees.

Kaufman discusses shift from staff to senator
Sen. Ted Kaufman, who co-teaches a Duke in D.C. class, discusses life as lawmaker after decades on Biden's staff. » The New York Times

Duke in D.C. expands in spring 2010 semester to DOJ’s Civil Rights Division
Enrollment closes Oct. 31 for spring placements.

The Souter Legacy
Three former clerks discuss Justice David Souter’s judicial craft and kindness.

Schroeder approved by committee to head Office of Legal Policy
Pending confirmation by the full Senate, Prof. Christopher Schroeder will advise the U.S. attorney general on Justice Department policy and on legislation. » The Blog of LegalTimes