August | 2014 | SupremeBystandr

The environment, greenhouse gases, and the SCOTUS: On Utility Air v. EPA

5-cent explanation: To what extent can the Environmental Protection Agency regulate greenhouse gas emissions from stationary, i.e. industrial, sources? 10-cent explanation: In 2007, SCOTUS ruled in Massachusetts v. EPA that the EPA could regulate greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), per the Clean Air Act (1970), so long as they were deemed a danger to public health.… Continue Reading

on August 21, 2014
Reflecting on the Supreme Court’s previous term (OT13) – Where were you?!?

SB was fortunate to be back in the SCOTUS the last two weeks of the Court’s October 2013 term. If you’ve been following us, you know last summer was our first experience with SCOTUS reporting access and gumption. Cut to this summer. SB was better prepared for mayhem, but access inside was surprisingly easier and attention… Continue Reading

on August 10, 2014
It’s not a dickey, doily, or dog collar – It’s a jabot

Oh…My…God. Amazing! We were on vacation when this story broke and now we know to scrutinize every beautiful jabot – the bejeweled or lacy collar-like necklaces Ruth Bader Ginsburg wears on top of her robe – RBG wears on decision day like it’s our job. Get your own at Etsy here. No, they’re not as… Continue Reading

on August 8, 2014

The environment, greenhouse gases, and the SCOTUS: On Utility Air v. EPA