Archive - Original Jurisdiction

Judicial Notice (07.27.25): What Exit?

Drama in the D.N.J., a Jersey judge’s opinion oopsie, Columbia’s deal with Trump, and Biglaw firms facing challenges.

Jul 27 •

Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: Meet The October Term 2025 SCOTUS Clerks

Are Harvard and Yale starting to lose their stranglehold on minting SCOTUS clerks?

Jul 24 •

Trying High-Profile Cases For Controversial Clients: Marc Agnifilo

Diddy, Shkreli, and Mangione all turned to Agnifilo—a former federal and state prosecutor with 200+ trials under his belt—when facing serious charges.

Jul 23 •

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Judicial Notice (07.20.25): Not-So-Wonderful Secrets

The firing of a prominent prosecutor, Trump’s Epstein-related defamation lawsuit, the launch of Dunn Isaacson Rhee, and the latest hires at Paul…

Jul 20 •

The Sean Combs Criminal Trial: An Inside Look

Marc Agnifilo, Combs’s lead lawyer, discussed the defense strategy, why they didn’t put Combs on the stand, a possible appeal, and sentencing.

Jul 18 •

The Liberal Justices Are Not A Monolith

And of the three, Justice Jackson is emerging as the most full-throated progressive, in the mold of Justices Brennan and Douglas.

Jul 17 •

Judicial Notice (07.13.25): Bye Bye Bondi?

Pam Bondi’s critics on the right, a $515 million legal fee, a judge’s humorous order, and more defections from Biglaw firms that folded to Trump.

Jul 13 •

‘A Period Of Great Constitutional Danger’: Pam Karlan

A longtime Stanford Law professor and seasoned Supreme Court advocate, Professor Karlan has strong views on the current constitutional moment.

Jul 9 •

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The 2025 Am Law 200 Rankings: It Was A Very Good Year

Thanks to comebacks from firms like Boies Schiller and Cahill Gordon, the Second Hundred outpaced the Am Law 100 in certain financial metrics.

Jul 8 •

Judicial Notice (07.06.25): Diddy Or Didn’t He

Puff Daddy’s day of reckoning, Yale Law’s departing dean, an Am Law 200 firm in trouble, and the biggest case of the next SCOTUS Term (so far).

Jul 7 •

Amy Coney Barrett Is The Most Interesting Justice On The Court

Justice Barrett: love her or hate her, but you definitely can’t ignore her.

Jul 2 •

June 2025

8 Takeaways From The Latest SCOTUS Term

Readers, what are your thoughts on the Supreme Court Term just ended?

Jun 30 •

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