The Court is scheduled to hold a private conference today. Any cases decided or petitions granted should be reflected on this Friday’s order list.

Articles from the Past Week

• “How Does the Texas Litigation Fit Into the Clear Channel Merger Battle?” This posts links to a good analysis of the situation that includes a discussion of how keeping the Texas litigation alive alters the bargaining position of the banks and of Clear Channel.

• “Order List of 4-25-2008” A quiet week.

• “Cases in the News 4-24-2008”

• “Third Court To Hear Expedited FLDS Appeal” It turns out, however, that the Court cancelled the argument and denied the emergency relief. The explanation of why is interesting.

• “What Not To Say at Oral Argument” A Fifth Circuit example.

• “Yesterday’s Arguments in Lubbock”