The Future of SCOTUSblog – SCOTUSblog

Pricey SCOTUSblog readers,

As one period ends, an thrilling new one begins.

SCOTUSblog is delighted to announce that it has been acquired by Dispatch Media, Inc., and can spherical out The Dispatch’s protection of the Supreme Courtroom and the rule of legislation.

This weblog started almost 1 / 4 of a century in the past as a method to promote our authorized work. Over time, it has developed right into a useful resource on all issues associated to the Supreme Courtroom, from soup-to-nuts protection of the instances argued on the courtroom to retirements, confirmations, and different particular options. We have now scaled again our protection in recent times as the prices of that protection grew, however by our partnership with The Dispatch, we will restore SCOTUSblog’s publishing capabilities, together with expanded evaluation for all deserves instances and oral arguments.

The Dispatch plans to take care of SCOTUSblog as our customers have come to get pleasure from it and can proceed to supply its current content material to all readers for gratis — whereas bringing again a number of the web site’s most beloved options, such because the Stat Pack. The location may also proceed to stay a supply of unbiased protection of the Supreme Courtroom.

Traditionally, SCOTUSblog content material was revealed below a Inventive Commons license permitting non-commercial use. That license stays in impact for previous content material, and people makes use of will proceed to be honored. Going ahead, nonetheless, all SCOTUSblog content material falls below The Dispatch’s copyright. Any future use would require permission from The Dispatch. When you’re fascinated about licensing our content material for analysis, instructional, or business use, we’re open to these conversations. Please attain out to [email protected].

With the Supreme Courtroom now within the residence stretch of one more consequential time period, it’s a beautiful time to be becoming a member of The Dispatch household. Michael Rothman, the president of The Dispatch, has mentioned that the corporate hopes to change into “the definitive supply for authorized information and evaluation in america.” We’re thrilled to be a part of that effort and grateful for The Dispatch’s religion in SCOTUSblog. 

We’re additionally grateful to you, our readers. Thanks for becoming a member of us through the years, and we look ahead to persevering with to jot down for you for a lot of extra.

—Amy