Good morning from Washington. The view down 20th Street toward Concordia Church, one of DC’s most interesting landmarks. The Supreme Court is in recess but will be issuing opinions on Thursday.

I cannot believe the ending of that NASCAR race in Kansas tonight. 0.001 second! What drama.

Meet our newest resident…

I've always associated the Kentucky Derby with Justice Scalia. By tradition, the Justice's law-clerk reunion, like the Derby, is always held on the first Saturday in May. Looking forward to this year's gathering of the 'clerkorati' at the Supreme Court tonight.

Our loyalties lie on the other end of the A140, but congratulations to the Tractor Boys — Ipswich Town — on their promotion to the Premier League.

The Saturday soundtrack is 'Roll With It' by Oasis:

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Calling the Kentucky Derby makes arguing in the Supreme Court seem simple. On this Derby Day, this Bob Costas interview of the folks who have done it is a delightful watch.

youtu.be/6WoUur1maas?fe…

Justice Breyer is the subject of this week's Lunch with the Financial Times. A fascinating read from Stefania Palma.

ft.com/content/8729ae…

The Tenth Circuit’s website has a live-chat feature! (It’s staffed by folks from the clerk’s office — in my experience, one of the most helpful in the country.) Curious whether any other appellate courts have this…