Judicial Notice (03.15.26): ‘Swinging Dicks’

Judge VanDyke’s latest provocation, Judge Newman’s last chance, Walmart’s new legal leader, and a $6 billion legal AI company.

Lawrence VanDyke, having an ‘emotional moment’ at his confirmation hearing when responding to the suggestion that he might treat LGBTQ litigants unfairly (screenshot—including ticker—via CNN).

Hola from Costa Rica, where we’re spending our oldest son Harlan’s spring break. I’m still writing and podcasting—but if posts don’t appear on the usual timetable …