Courts

Sex, Lies, And Inadequate Supervision Of Law Clerks

The salacious allegations against Judge Eleanor Ross have overshadowed a more important issue: judges delegating too much responsibility to their…

Jun 4 • David Lat

Judicial Notice (05.31.26): Underneath Her Robes

A federal judge’s sex scandal, a controversial motion by 35 ex-judges, and a leading conservative lawyer’s high-powered new job.

May 31 • David Lat

Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: Feeder Frenzy

The latest SCOTUS clerk hires, a new feeder judge ‘tag team,’ and a question about transferring law schools and how it might affect one’s clerkship…

May 26 • David Lat

Judicial Notice (05.25.26): Day Of Reckoning

A verdict in Musk v. Altman, a deeper dive into John Quinn and Quinn Emanuel, Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund,’ and more litigators…

May 25 • David Lat

Judicial Notice (05.17.26): Unexpected Departures

John Quinn steps down from Quinn Emanuel leadership, Justice Wecht resigns from the Democratic Party, and Biglaw leaders leave their firms for Latham.

May 17 • David Lat

From Litigation To Legislation And Back Again: Rob Bonta

As California’s attorney general, Bonta has filed nearly 70 lawsuits against the Trump administration—and he’s definitely not done.

May 13 • David Lat

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Judicial Notice (05.10.26): You Chose... Poorly

Neal Katyal’s viral video, a Biglaw insider trading ring, layoffs at two top firms, and a billion-dollar sports law deal.

May 11 • David Lat

Supremely Cringe: Neal Katyal And ‘TED-Gate’

Here’s what the acclaimed SCOTUS advocate has to say about his viral tweet and TED talk, which have been widely criticized in legal circles.

May 10 • David Lat

Judicial Notice (05.03.26): Spirited Away

The (possibly) vanishing Voting Rights Act, Elon Musk v. Sam Altman (and Wachtell), an unsuccessful rescue for Spirit Airlines, and a big group move out…

May 3 • David Lat

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 • David Lat

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 • David Lat

An AI Screw-Up By... Sullivan & Cromwell?

There are multiple ironies involved in this unfortunate incident.

Apr 21 • David Lat

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