Updated 7th Cir. protocols & J.Barrett's writing style

How are they doing it in Chicago? Check out the new order re masking, covid self-certification, and oral arguments here:

• On September 6, 2022, the courtroom will reopen to the public. In-person oral argument, which resumed last year, will continue in accordance with the terms of this order. Please check the court’s website for additional instructions, if any, regarding social distancing and other pandemic-related protocols
• Option to Present Argument Telephonically or by Video Communications: The assigned panel may, in its discretion, permit counsel to present oral argument telephonically or by a video-communications platform approved by the court. Not later than 14 days before the argument date, and after conferring with opposing counsel, a party may file a motion to present oral argument telephonically or by video communications. The motion shall: (1) state the reason for the request; (2) state whether the request is opposed or unopposed; and (3) identify which counsel wish to appear remotely.

Also of note, The Marble Palace Blog: Justice Barrett's 'Austere and Desert-Like' Writing Style -- In her nearly two years on the Supreme Court bench, Amy Coney Barrett has developed her own terse way of writing opinions.

With 10 majority opinions under her belt, Justice Amy Coney Barrett has put enough words on paper during her tenure thus far to be scrutinized for her writing style. In a recent series of postings in the always interesting Appellate Advocacy Blog, Utah appellate lawyer John Nielsen has done just that.

And see Marci'a Coyle's The Justices’ faith and their Religion Clause decisions

And see Judge With History of Sexist Comments Called Out, Again, by 5th Circuit--Judge Lynn Hughes had issued a lifetime ban against a female litigator after she won an appeal related to comments he made in an earlier case.