Archive - Original Jurisdiction

In Memoriam: Theodore ‘Ted’ Olson (1940-2024)

The former U.S. solicitor general and longtime Gibson Dunn partner devoted his life and legal career to liberty, equality, and the rule of law.

Nov 14 •

Litigation Finance, Then And Now: 3 Industry Shifts

Litigation funding isn’t going anywhere—but as a maturing industry, it faces new challenges and opportunities.

Nov 12 •

Judicial Notice (11.10.24): Trumpworld

White House counsel contenders, SCOTUS retirement speculation, Project Veritas v. CNN, and optimism about M&A work.

Nov 10 •

4 Legal Implications Of Donald Trump’s Win

How will Trump’s return to power affect the Supreme Court, lower federal courts, the Justice Department—and the DOJ’s cases against Trump?

Nov 7 •

Sam Bankman-Fried And Diddy’s Appellate Ace: Alexandra Shapiro

A former RBG clerk, Manhattan federal prosecutor, and Latham partner, Shapiro now handles high-profile cases at her own litigation boutique.

Nov 6 •

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Judicial Notice (11.03.24): Judgment Day

A big win for Kirkland and Covington, district judges going rogue, a major circuit split, and a potentially consequential partner departure.

Nov 3 •

October 2024

From Wachtell To The White House To The Federal Bench: Judge Kenneth Lee

A judge on the Ninth Circuit since 2019, Judge Lee extols the virtues of public service, building relationships, and the United States of America.

Oct 30 •

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Judicial Notice (10.27.24): Money Talks

Susman’s $1.6 billion win, Kobre’s $605 million jury verdict, possible AG picks for Donald Trump, and a prominent litigator turned NYC mayoral…

Oct 28 •

As AI Hits E-Discovery, Lawyers Move From Biglaw To A Boutique

As e-discovery grows more complex, expect more specialization in the field.

Oct 24 •

Judicial Notice (10.20.24): Blast Off

A justice under indictment, Elon Musk’s latest lawsuit, a MAGA legal warrior, and a Biglaw firm’s aggressive response to a discrimination lawsuit.

Oct 21 •

A 2024 Supreme Court Preview, With Morgan Ratner

Ratner, 38, is a current Sullivan & Cromwell partner, former assistant to the U.S. solicitor general, and incredibly insightful analyst of the Supreme…

Oct 16 •

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Judicial Notice (10.13.24): October Surprises

A Republican AG’s unusual stance, SCOTUS’s openness to regulating ‘ghost guns,’ Cleary’s about-face, and more talent grabs by Kirkland and Paul…

Oct 13 •

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