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Judicial Notice (04.26.26): The GOAT of SCOTUS Advocates?
Partner pay hits $40 million, appellate advocates play musical chairs, a prominent jurist announces his resignation, and Sullivan & Cromwell has a no…
Apr 26
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When Justices Stop Being Polite—And Start Getting Real
The emergency docket deserves at least some of the blame for recent drama and discontent at One First Street.
Apr 23
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An AI Screw-Up By... Sullivan & Cromwell?
There are multiple ironies involved in this unfortunate incident.
Apr 21
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Judicial Notice (04.19.26): Please Stop!
A judge’s excited utterances against Trump, a sweeping verdict against Live Nation’s predations, a halt to a high-profile contempt inquiry, and an…
Apr 20
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The 25 Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2026)
Fighting versus settling with the Trump administration appears to have affected the prestige of some Biglaw firms.
Apr 17
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Last Branch Standing: Sarah Isgur
The conventional wisdom about the Supreme Court is just wrong, according to Isgur—Advisory Opinions host, SCOTUSblog editor, and well-known legal…
Apr 15
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Judicial Notice (04.12.26): ‘I Love You, Sir’
A justice’s public criticism of a colleague, the acting AG’s bromance with Trump, two new circuit-court nominees, and another partner departure from…
Apr 13
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Defense-Focused Biglaw Moves Into Plaintiff-Side Work
Elite firms are increasingly representing corporate plaintiffs with the help of legal finance—a strategic expansion driven by client demand and scalable…
Apr 9
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David Lat
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Winning For Workers Before A Conservative Court: Jennifer Bennett
Listen now (46 mins) | A principal at Gupta Wessler, Bennett has won four unanimous victories—on behalf of plaintiffs and employees—before the U.S…
Apr 8
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David Lat
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The 2026 U.S. News Rankings: Stanford Ends Yale’s Reign As The #1 Law School
And has the term ‘T14,’ as a reference to the top 14 law schools, outlived its usefulness?
Apr 7
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Judicial Notice (04.05.26): The Worst
Possible picks to replace Pam Bondi as AG, viral video of an injudicious judge, a SCOTUS ruling on a controversial topic, and the latest in Kirkland v…
Apr 5
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5 Observations On The Supreme Court Argument In The Birthright Citizenship Case
The Trump v. Barbara oral argument went better for the administration than I expected—but Trump will probably still lose.
Apr 1
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