The Future of SCOTUSblog – SCOTUSblog

Dear SCOTUSblog readers,

As one era ends, an exciting new one begins.

SCOTUSblog is delighted to announce that it has been acquired by Dispatch Media, Inc., and will round out The Dispatch’s coverage of the Supreme Court and the rule of law.

This blog began nearly a quarter of a century ago as a way to promote our legal work. Over the years, it has evolved into a resource on all things related to the Supreme Court, from soup-to-nuts coverage of the cases argued at the court to retirements, confirmations, and other special features. We have scaled back our coverage in recent years as the costs of that coverage grew, but through our partnership with The Dispatch, we will be able to restore SCOTUSblog’s publishing capabilities, including expanded analysis for all merits cases and oral arguments.

The Dispatch plans to maintain SCOTUSblog as our users have come to enjoy it and will continue to offer its existing content to all readers at no cost — while bringing back some of the site’s most beloved features, such as the Stat Pack. The site will also continue to remain a source of unbiased coverage of the Supreme Court.

Historically, SCOTUSblog content was published under a Creative Commons license allowing non-commercial use. That license remains in effect for past content, and those uses will continue to be honored. Going forward, however, all SCOTUSblog content falls under The Dispatch’s copyright. Any future use will require permission from The Dispatch. If you’re interested in licensing our content for research, educational, or commercial use, we’re open to those conversations. Please reach out to [email protected].

With the Supreme Court now in the home stretch of yet another consequential term, it’s a wonderful time to be joining The Dispatch family. Michael Rothman, the president of The Dispatch, has said that the company hopes to become “the definitive source for legal news and analysis in the United States.” We are thrilled to be part of that effort and grateful for The Dispatch’s faith in SCOTUSblog. 

We are also grateful to you, our readers. Thank you for joining us over the years, and we look forward to continuing to write for you for many more.

—Amy