National Law Journal: Roberts Scolds Solicitor General Over Wasting 'Hard-Working' Judges' Time, Monsanto Hit With $2B in Punitives in Oakland Roundup Trial

A MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. showed some displeasure—in dissent—with U.S. Solicitor General Noel Francisco's arguments in a case the Supreme Court ruled on Monday. Joined by justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito Jr. and Brett Kavanaugh, Roberts questioned a Justice Department argument that would compel the "hard-working judges" of the Eighth Circuit to take a "fresh look" at a case, Marcia Coyle reports. Roberts said the Supreme Court should only vacate the judgment of a lower court after "affording that court the courtesy of reviewing the case on the merits." Check out this report and others below. – Sarah Tincher, Managing Editor, The National Law Journal

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