Actually, the SCOTUS needs to start working for a living! The should not be able to pick and choose what cases they take. If they're next on the hierarchy of the litigation, they should “have” to take the case. These old coots and cootettes, "wise Latrinas," and JINO Marxists, need to work, resign or be removed from their offices. As it stands, they are being paid too much for "their services."
Most State court systems are the same as the Federal on this, you get one appeal after trial after that it is up to the discretion of the court after review.