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Constitutional Law,
U.S. Supreme Court

Oct. 4, 2016

The First Monday

Today marks the 233rd day that the seat of the late Justice Antonin Scalia remains vacant. Famously known as "The First Monday in October," today also marks the first week of the Supreme Court's October Term 2016.

James Azadian

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Dykema Gossett PLLC

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Pepperdine Univ School of Law

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David Boyadzhyan

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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP

Phone: (310) 312-4145

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By James S. Azadian and David Boyadzhyan

Today marks the 233rd day that the seat of the late Justice Antonin Scalia remains vacant. Famously known as "The First Monday in October," today also marks the first week of the Supreme Court's October Term 2016, when it will begin hearing cases through June 2017. On average, the high court receives 7,000-8,000 petitions per year, choosing to hear only about 70-80 cases each...

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