Court Briefs

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SCOTUS Preview for Spring 2026 Mar 04, 2026

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In today’s episode, Paul, Weiss partners Kannon Shanmugam, Masha Hansford and William Marks look ahead at the Supreme Court docket for spring 2026. They discuss the upcoming cases Sripetch v. SEC, Flower Foods v. Brock, and Monsanto v. Durnell, and the potential business implications from the decisions in those cases.

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Understanding the Supreme Court Schedule Jan 27, 2026

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“Court Briefs” is back for a new season and host Kannon Shanmugam is joined by litigation partners Masha Hansford and William Marks to discuss the Supreme Court’s calendar and their expectations for the timing of this year’s important decisions.

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FCC v. Consumers’ Research Jul 03, 2025

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In this season finale of “Court Briefs,” Paul, Weiss partners Kannon Shanmugam and William Marks review the Supreme Court’s decision on the non-delegation doctrine in FCC v. Consumers’ Research.

Read the Supreme Court Decision:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24-20_f2bh.pdf

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https://www.paulweiss.com/practices/litigation/supreme-court-appellate-litigation

Stanley v. City of Sanford Jul 02, 2025

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Today, host Kannon Shanmugam is joined by his colleague Anna Stapleton for a conversation about the Supreme Court’s decision in Stanley v. City of Sanford and the impact of the ruling on the discrimination claims of retirees.

Read the Supreme Court Decision:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/23-997_6579.pdf

Learn More About Paul, Weiss’s Supreme Court & Appellate Practice:
https://www.paulweiss.com/practices/litigation/supreme-court-appellate-litigation

Diamond Alternative Energy v. EPA Jul 01, 2025

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In today’s episode of “Court Briefs,” Kannon Shanmugam and Anna Stapleton talk through the Diamond Alternative Energy v. EPA ruling, which confirms that principles of standing allow businesses to challenge government regulations that would impact their profits in a predictable way.

Read the Supreme Court Decision:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24-7_8m58.pdf

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https://www.paulweiss.com/practices/litigation/supreme-court-appellate-litigation

Fuld v. PLO Jun 30, 2025

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In the latest episode of “Court Briefs,” host Kannon Shanmugam is joined by litigation partner William Marks to discuss the Court’s decision in Fuld v. PLO and the clarity this ruling brings to businesses litigating questions of personal jurisdiction.

Read the Supreme Court Decision:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24-20_f2bh.pdf

Learn More About Paul, Weiss’s Supreme Court & Appellate Practice:
https://www.paulweiss.com/practices/litigation/supreme-court-appellate-litigation

Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos Jun 18, 2025

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In today’s episode of “Court Briefs,” host Kannon Shanmugam and his colleague Abigail Frisch Vice unpack the Court’s unanimous ruling in Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, exploring its implications for aiding and abetting liability and cross-border business concerns.

Read the Supreme Court Decision:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/23-1141_lkgn.pdf

Learn More About Paul, Weiss’s Supreme Court & Appellate Practice:
https://www.paulweiss.com/practices/litigation/supreme-court-appellate-litigation

Kousisis v. United States May 28, 2025

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In our latest episode of “Court Briefs,” host Kannon Shanmugam and colleague Matteo Godi dive into the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Kousisis v. United States—a case that resolves a long-standing circuit split over the scope of federal wire fraud statute. Discover what the Supreme Court’s ruling that economic loss is not required means for businesses and what’s next in federal wire fraud litigation.

Read the Supreme Court Decision:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/23-909_f2q3.pdf

Learn More About Paul, Weiss’s Supreme Court & Appellate Practice:
https://www.paulweiss.com/practices/litigation/supreme-court-appellate-litigation

Cunningham v. Cornell University Apr 23, 2025

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Join host Kannon Shanmugam, along with his colleague, Abigail Frisch Vice, as they explore what pleading an ERISA claim requires of employees in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Cunningham v. Cornell University.

Read the Supreme Court Decision:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/23-1007_h3ci.pdf

Learn More About Paul, Weiss’s Supreme Court & Appellate Practice:
https://www.paulweiss.com/practices/litigation/supreme-court-appellate-litigation

Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn Apr 08, 2025

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Kicking off a new season of “Court Briefs,” host Kannon Shanmugam and his colleague Matteo Godi analyze the Supreme Court's decision in Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn, a case that tests the scope of the RICO statute.

Read the Supreme Court Decision:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/23-365_6k47.pdf

Learn More About Paul, Weiss’s Supreme Court & Appellate Practice:
https://www.paulweiss.com/practices/litigation/supreme-court-appellate-litigation