Category Archives: Predicting the Winners

Predicting the Winners in Perez v. Mortgage Bankers Ass’n and Elonis v. U.S.

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in two cases on Monday, including an important First Amendment case involving threats on Facebook. I’m predicting the winners of the Supreme Court cases based on the number of questions asked during oral argument. For more about this method, see my post on last Term’s Aereo case. Perez v. Mortgage Bankers … Continue reading Predicting the Winners in Perez v. Mortgage Bankers Ass’n and Elonis v. U.S.

Predicting the Winners in Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v. Alabama and Comptroller v. Wynne

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in two cases on Wednesday, which wrapped up the arguments for November. I’m predicting the winners of the Supreme Court cases based on the number of questions asked during oral argument.  For more about this method, see my post on last Term’s Aereo case. Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v. Alabama asks … Continue reading Predicting the Winners in Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v. Alabama and Comptroller v. Wynne

Predicting the Winners in T-Mobile v. Roswell and M&G Polymers v. Tackett

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in two cases on Monday. I’m predicting the winners of the Supreme Court cases based on the number of questions asked during oral argument.  I do not evaluate the actual substance of the questions except to determine if there was a question to elicit an answer or response from … Continue reading Predicting the Winners in T-Mobile v. Roswell and M&G Polymers v. Tackett

Predicting the Winners in Yates v. US and Johnson v. US

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in two cases on Wednesday. I’m predicting the winners of the Supreme Court cases based on the number of questions asked during oral argument. Studies have shown that the advocate who receives more questions during oral argument is more likely to lose. For more about this method, see my … Continue reading Predicting the Winners in Yates v. US and Johnson v. US

Predicting the Winners in DHS v. MacLean and Jesinoski v. Countrywide Home Loans

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in two cases on Tuesday. I’m predicting the winners of the Supreme Court cases based on the number of questions asked during oral argument. Studies have shown that the advocate who receives more questions during oral argument is more likely to lose. For more about this method, see my … Continue reading Predicting the Winners in DHS v. MacLean and Jesinoski v. Countrywide Home Loans

Predicting the Winners in Zivotofsky v. Kerry and Omnicare v. Laborers District Council

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in two cases on Monday. I’m predicting the winners of the Supreme Court cases based on the number of questions asked during oral argument. Studies have shown that the advocate who receives more questions during oral argument is more likely to lose. For more about this method, see my … Continue reading Predicting the Winners in Zivotofsky v. Kerry and Omnicare v. Laborers District Council

Predicting the Winners in Teva Pharmaceuticals v. Sandoz and Jennings v. Stephens

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in two cases on Wednesday. I’m predicting the winners of the Supreme Court cases based on the number of questions asked during oral argument. Studies have shown that the advocate who receives more questions during oral argument is more likely to lose. For more about this method, see my … Continue reading Predicting the Winners in Teva Pharmaceuticals v. Sandoz and Jennings v. Stephens

Predicting the Winners in Kansas v. Nebraska and N.C. Board of Dental Examiners v. FTC

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in two cases on Tuesday. I’m predicting the winners of the Supreme Court cases based on the number of questions asked during oral argument. Studies have shown that the advocate who receives more questions during oral argument is more likely to lose. For more about this method, see my … Continue reading Predicting the Winners in Kansas v. Nebraska and N.C. Board of Dental Examiners v. FTC

Predicting the Winners in Integrity Staffing Solutions v. Busk and Warger v. Shauers

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in two cases on Wednesday, October 8, in the first week of the October 2014 Term. As I hope to do all Term, I’m predicting the winners of the Supreme Court cases based on the number of questions asked during oral argument. It’s well established that the advocate who … Continue reading Predicting the Winners in Integrity Staffing Solutions v. Busk and Warger v. Shauers

Predicting the Winners in Holt v. Hobbs and Dart Cherokee Co. v. Owens

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in two cases on October 7, 2014. I’m predicting the winners of the cases based on the method of question counting—i.e., the advocate that receives more questions during oral argument is more likely to lose. For more about this method, see my post on last Term’s Aereo case. The first case … Continue reading Predicting the Winners in Holt v. Hobbs and Dart Cherokee Co. v. Owens