Oral arguments resume at the Supreme Court this week. Cases on tap for the justices include a case today that takes a new at the Erie doctrine. Across the street, lawmakers continue to focus on health care as Republicans prepare their own health care reform bill. And for some folks, tomorrow is Election Day: Virginia and New Jersey select their next governor, and voters elsewhere will cast their votes for Congressmen. The results of those races may provide lawmakers and the White House some insight into the minds of constituents.

Meanwhile,

House battles: Members of two House panels have two competing versions of a bill to create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and they have some major differences. (Lawyers USA)

Putting 2 cents in Chapter 13 case: The Solicitor General has filed an invitation brief with the Supreme Court in support of the cert petition in a case that asks what “projected disposable income” means in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. (Lawyers USA)

Influential lawyers: Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. is the 10^th most influential person in Washington, according to a list compiled by GQ. Other noted JDs on the list are Attorney General Eric Holder at  No.13 and SCOTUSBlog founder Tom Goldstein at No. 45. (ABA Journal)

States of healthcare: The key decisions about the nation’s health care may be more in the hands of state officials than Washington officials. (Washington Post)

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