Courts

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

Judicial Notice (04.19.26): Please Stop!

A judge’s excited utterances against Trump, a sweeping verdict against Live Nation’s predations, a halt to a high-profile contempt inquiry, and an…

Apr 20 • David Lat

Last Branch Standing: Sarah Isgur

The conventional wisdom about the Supreme Court is just wrong, according to Isgur—Advisory Opinions host, SCOTUSblog editor, and well-known legal…

Apr 15 • David Lat

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Judicial Notice (04.12.26): ‘I Love You, Sir’

A justice’s public criticism of a colleague, the acting AG’s bromance with Trump, two new circuit-court nominees, and another partner departure from…

Apr 13 • David Lat

Winning For Workers Before A Conservative Court: Jennifer Bennett

A principal at Gupta Wessler, Bennett has won four unanimous victories—on behalf of plaintiffs and employees—before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Apr 8 • David Lat

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Judicial Notice (04.05.26): The Worst

Possible picks to replace Pam Bondi as AG, viral video of an injudicious judge, a SCOTUS ruling on a controversial topic, and the latest in Kirkland v…

Apr 5 • David Lat

5 Observations On The Supreme Court Argument In The Birthright Citizenship Case

The Trump v. Barbara oral argument went better for the administration than I expected—but Trump will probably still lose.

Apr 1 • David Lat

Judicial Notice (03.29.26): Contempt All Around

A viral video of contumacious counsel, a new U.S. attorney for New Jersey, a law firm raising top partner pay (to $17 million), and the next GC of the…

Mar 30 • David Lat

Judicial Notice (03.22.26): The $10 Billion Law Firm

Another possible victim of Epstein files fallout, another prosecutor’s potential AI fail, a new Biglaw revenue record, and entertainment lawyers on the…

Mar 23 • David Lat

Putting The ‘Dick’ In Dicta

Judge Lawrence VanDyke’s ‘swinging dicks’ opinion, including the reaction to it, offers a window into the state of the judiciary—and our country—in…

Mar 17 • David Lat

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