Archive - Original Jurisdiction

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A settlement in the Surfside condo collapse, Kirkland raids Cravath (again), and other legal news from the week that was.

May 15

Here's my attempt to channel a lefty law-clerk leaker in Dobbs.

May 12

Why did his first lawyer, David Oscar Markus, withdraw from the case?

May 9

My speculation on Leakgate—and other legal news from the week that was.

May 8

And thoughts from former SCOTUS clerks on how the Dobbs leak might affect future clerks.

May 6

Please note the UPDATES, including comment from the Court and Chief Justice Roberts.

May 3

A messy First Amendment case, a warning sign for Biglaw behemoths, and other legal news from the week that was.

May 1

What are the implications for free speech of an Elon Musk takeover?

Apr 29

A significant free-speech ruling, a massive malpractice lawsuit, and other legal news from the week that was.

Apr 24

Enhanced audio recordings featuring Adelson are very, very interesting.

Apr 22

And he’s probably counting down the days until the end of his deanship.

Apr 21

Here's what you need to know about Monday's momentous ruling.

Apr 20

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