New Supreme Court term opens in shadow of Scalia, election

The vacancy created by Justice Antonin Scalia’s death will dominate the work of the Supreme Court as it kicks off its new term Monday.

The Court will make key decisions on cases involving insider trading, intellectual property and bankruptcy law, as well as a trademark case that could have a determinative impact on whether the Washington Redskins NFL team keeps the trademark of its controversial nickname. The Court’s vacancy will also be felt in a host of actions it may make with respect to other issues, ranging from transgender bathroom usage to the death penalty.