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4w ago

The Dispatch Acquires SCOTUSblog, Plans Major Expansion

The Dispatch will maintain SCOTUSblog’s free content, expand its team, and introduce premium offerings, as co-founder Amy Howe joins the platform.

The Dispatch's Sarah Isgur and Amy Howe. Photo by Jon Fleming.
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Overview

  • The Dispatch Media has officially acquired SCOTUSblog, a leading source for Supreme Court reporting, for an undisclosed sum.
  • SCOTUSblog co-founder Amy Howe will join The Dispatch team, while her co-founder Tom Goldstein resigned earlier this year following legal controversies.
  • The Dispatch will preserve SCOTUSblog’s free access to existing content and plans to restore and expand its coverage, including detailed case analysis and oral argument reviews.
  • Future SCOTUSblog content will now fall under The Dispatch’s copyright, marking a shift from its previous Creative Commons licensing model.
  • The Dispatch aims to develop premium products, including professional legal tools and exclusive content, with new hires like legal commentator David Lat expected to contribute.