In an effort to decide more cases early in the term and fewer in June, the Supreme Court will hear three cases a day, rather than two, during the October and November argument sessions. Chief Justice Roberts acknowledged that this will cause additional work for the Solicitor General's Office, reports Daniel Lovering for AP. "Also saddled with extra work, Roberts noted, will be journalists who cover the court's arguments. 'After careful reflection, I decided I didn't care,' he joked."

But seriously, folks, I expect that spreading the decisions out will make the press corps' job easier. They will have something to write about on more days.