Civil Justice Preview of the Supreme Court’s 2026 – 2027 Term

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With the Supreme Court starting to hear cases for the 2026 – 2027 term on October 5, a balanced panel of experts previewed some of the most interesting and potentially consequential cases for the coming year. The panelists focused on the civil justice-related cases on the docket, the cases where economic analysis is most at play, and those cases likely to have the most substantial economic impact or require adjustment to business activity.

The event took place at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. In-person attendance was open to George Mason students, faculty, and staff. The program was also live streamed for the public.

• • Salazar v. Paramount Global, No. 25-459
  • Apple Inc. v. Epic Games, Inc., No. 25-1311
  • Anderson v. Intel Corporation Investment Policy Committee, No. 25-498
  • Younge v. Fulton Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, Georgia, No. 25-352
  • Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County,
    No. 25-170

Our two expert panelists bring distinct experiences representing business interests and progressive litigants before the U.S. Supreme Court. Together, they offered a robust discussion informed by key countervailing perspectives on the civil justice issues the Supreme Court was set to address.

Scroll down to learn about our panelists.

John H. Beisner,
Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

John H. Beisner is the leader of Skadden’s Mass Torts, Insurance and Consumer Litigation Group. He focuses on the defense of purported class actions, mass tort matters and other complex civil litigation in both federal and state courts. Mr. Beisner regularly handles appellate litigations and has appeared in matters before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Robert S. Peck,
Founder and President, Center for Constitutional Litigation, PC (CCL)

Robert S. Peck, founder and president of CCL, is among the most sought-after appellate litigators within the plaintiffs’ bar. He is credited with having developed groundbreaking constitutional challenges to laws impeding access to courts. He regularly appears before the U.S. Supreme Court and state supreme courts, litigating cases on the merits as well as at the petition stage.

Donald J. Kochan, Moderator
Professor of Law and Executive Director, Law & Economics Center, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School

Donald J. Kochan is Professor of Law and Executive Director of the Law & Economics Center (LEC). Professor Kochan’s scholarship focuses on areas of property law, constitutional law, administrative law, natural resources and environmental law, tort law, and law & economics.

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