Jay Weiner: “Meanwhile, the Franken side will file a motion Tuesday morning to expedite the process. Franken’s side wants the Coleman team to have its brief in by Monday, with Franken’s reply by May 2 and Coleman’s reply to Franken’s side by May 4. Then, a hearing would be set.” [UPDATE: You can now read the motion here.]
My guess is that the court will be more generous than that, adding a week more or so for the filing of the initial brief. Given this press for a quick date, however, you can see why I suggested (contrary to others) that it was rational and reasonable for the Coleman lawyers to take a few extra days before filing the notice of appeal in order to work on the brief.
Eric Black has started a series on the equal protection arguments in the case. I’ve weighed in at Slate, and Ned Foley has a series of posts on the topic.