Archive - Original Jurisdiction

Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: Meet The October Term 2026 SCOTUS Clerks

Plus Justice Kagan’s latest hires, Justice Jackson’s letter to clerkship applicants, and a demographic analysis of the OT 2026 clerks.

14 hrs ago • David Lat

Biglaw’s Embrace Of Contingency Litigation

Today, defense-oriented Biglaw firms are actively seeking plaintiff-side engagements for their corporate clients—with the help of legal finance.

Aug 5 • David Lat

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Judicial Notice (08.02.26): Whither Wachtell?

Leading litigators leave Wachtell Lipton for a rival, the Trump administration tries to revive a ‘zombie court,’ and Milbank announces special bonuses…

Aug 3 • David Lat

July 2026

Judicial Notice (07.26.26): Cooked

Tom Goldstein’s sentencing, a grilling for AUSAs, a viral Susman associate, and another SCOTUS star’s lateral move.

Jul 26 • David Lat

Quinn Emanuel Vet Launches AI-Powered Firm For High-Stakes Cases

Chris Kercher is building the law firm of the future—betting that while AI will transform the production aspects of litigation, clients still need human…

Jul 23 • David Lat

From Cravath Partner To Boutique Founder: Ben Gruenstein

A former Supreme Court clerk, Gruenstein also reflects on his first oral argument before SCOTUS—and how he used AI to prepare for it.

Jul 22 • David Lat

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Justices Kagan And Barrett Are The Spokeswomen SCOTUS Needs Right Now

Dealing with divas on a law school faculty and raising seven children are apparently great training for interacting with members of Congress.

Jul 21 • David Lat

Judicial Notice (07.19.26): Begging For Benchslaps

A Hawaii high-court justice excoriates SCOTUS, the Trump administration turns back to Biglaw, and Simpson raids three rivals for talent.

Jul 20 • David Lat

How Cooley Became A Leading Litigation Firm

Historically best known for handling IPOs of top tech companies, Cooley today is a powerhouse in litigation—including Supreme Court and appellate…

Jul 16 • David Lat

Judicial Notice (07.12.26): ‘Always A Bad Idea’

A U.S. attorney gets benchslapped, a Trump appointee votes against the Stop WOKE Act, an NFL sale sets a record, and Latham takes talent from Davis…

Jul 13 • David Lat

Supreme Court Term In Review: Zach Shemtob

The executive editor of SCOTUSblog (and my husband) shares takeaways from October Term 2025, including the biggest rulings and major themes.

Jul 8 • David Lat

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Judicial Notice (07.05.26): Born In The U.S.A.

Justice Barrett makes MAGA mad, Biglaw partners sue their former firm, and Paul Weiss makes another big hire—in litigation.

Jul 6 • David Lat

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