Judicial Notice

A weekly legal news roundup by David Lat, who reads widely and picks out the most important stuff—so you don't have to. For paid subscribers only.

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Judicial Notice (08.26.23): This Means War

A non-paywalled example of Judicial Notice, the weekly legal news roundup I send to paid subscribers of Original Jurisdiction.

Aug 27 •

Judicial Notice (09.16.23): Crazy And Deranged

Donald Trump v. Jack Smith, an ill-advised summer-associate outing, $20 million partner pay packages, and other legal news from the week that was.

Sep 17 •

Judicial Notice (09.09.23): Show Me The Money

A $16 billion judgment, a $7 billion M&A deal, an exciting new boutique, and other legal news from the week that was.

Sep 10 •

Judicial Notice (09.02.23): No Holds Barred

Justice Thomas v. his critics, Elon Musk v. Biglaw (again), two wins for free speech, and other legal news from the week that was.

Sep 4 •

Judicial Notice (08.19.23): Stinky Cheese

A Harvard Law grad gone bad, a law school #MeToo scandal, an ugly spat between two firms, and other legal news from the week that was.

Aug 20 •

Judicial Notice (08.12.23): Sun's Out, Guns Out

A slew of sexy Second Amendment rulings, a bizarre lawsuit from a Kirkland alum, Viet Dinh leaving Fox, and other legal news from the week that was.

Aug 13 •

Judicial Notice (08.05.23): Mr. Smith Goes To Washington

The latest Trump prosecution, a legendary law professor's passing, a 90-year-old firm's dissolution, and other legal news from the week that was.

Aug 6 •

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