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A Tale of Two Societies: The Society For The Rule Of Law v. The Federalist Society

Is now a time of reckoning for the conservative legal movement?

Nov 30 •

What SCOTUSblog's Tom Goldstein Doesn’t Miss About The Court

The veteran Supreme Court advocate discusses his retirement, the future direction of the Court, and the justices' new code of conduct.

Nov 14 •

The Dan Markel Case: Charlie Adelson, Convicted

Here are answers to your FAQs—including who might be prosecuted next.

Nov 7 •

Viet Dinh, Fox's Outgoing Legal Chief, Has No Regrets—Not Even Dominion

But he does have insights and opinions about hiring, DEI, work-life balance, free speech, and other important topics in the legal profession.

Nov 2 •

Lat's Legal Library (10.2023): Under Threat

Important new books identify dangers posed by the Supreme Court, right-wing extremism, left-wing wokeness, cancel culture, and Big Tech.

Oct 25 •

Notice And Comment: Biglaw Firm Rescinds Job Offer Over 'Inflammatory' Anti-Israel Email

How should leaders in the legal profession respond to controversies in the news?

Oct 11 •

Notice And Comment: The SCOTUS Ethics 'Scandals'

Are the justices being unfairly judged?

Sep 28 •

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