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The Dispatch Finalizes Acquisition of SCOTUSblog

SCOTUSblog will remain freely accessible under new ownership, with co-founder Amy Howe leading expanded Supreme Court coverage.

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

  • SCOTUSblog, a prominent source for Supreme Court news, has been acquired by Dispatch Media for an undisclosed sum.
  • Co-founder Amy Howe has joined The Dispatch to oversee SCOTUSblog’s integration and expanded editorial efforts.
  • The Dispatch plans to maintain SCOTUSblog’s free access model while investing in additional staff and restoring popular features like the Stat Pack.
  • Future SCOTUSblog content will fall under The Dispatch’s copyright, with past content still governed by its original Creative Commons license.
  • Tom Goldstein, SCOTUSblog’s other co-founder, resigned earlier this year following legal troubles and is no longer affiliated with the brand.