Courts

The Sean Combs Criminal Trial: An Inside Look

Marc Agnifilo, Combs’s lead lawyer, discussed the defense strategy, why they didn’t put Combs on the stand, a possible appeal, and sentencing.

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The Liberal Justices Are Not A Monolith

And of the three, Justice Jackson is emerging as the most full-throated progressive, in the mold of Justices Brennan and Douglas.

Jul 17 •

Judicial Notice (07.13.25): Bye Bye Bondi?

Pam Bondi’s critics on the right, a $515 million legal fee, a judge’s humorous order, and more defections from Biglaw firms that folded to Trump.

Jul 13 •

‘A Period Of Great Constitutional Danger’: Pam Karlan

A longtime Stanford Law professor and seasoned Supreme Court advocate, Professor Karlan has strong views on the current constitutional moment.

Jul 9 •

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Judicial Notice (07.06.25): Diddy Or Didn’t He

Puff Daddy’s day of reckoning, Yale Law’s departing dean, an Am Law 200 firm in trouble, and the biggest case of the next SCOTUS Term (so far).

Jul 7 •

Amy Coney Barrett Is The Most Interesting Justice On The Court

Justice Barrett: love her or hate her, but you definitely can’t ignore her.

Jul 2 •

8 Takeaways From The Latest SCOTUS Term

Readers, what are your thoughts on the Supreme Court Term just ended?

Jun 30 •

Judicial Notice (06.29.25): Unleashed

The end of the SCOTUS Term, Justice Barrett v. Justice Jackson, Emil Bove’s latest controversy, a promising Biglaw merger, and two new litigation…

Jun 29 •

‘Calling It Down The Middle’: Judge Ana Reyes

A former Williams & Connolly partner, Judge Reyes has handled several high-profile cases during her two and a half years on the bench.

Jun 25 •

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Judicial Notice (06.22.25): Please Don’t Call The Judge ‘Honey’

The most important SCOTUS case of the Term, the latest ABA lawsuit against Trump, and a major partner hire by Latham out of Wachtell.

Jun 22 •

Judicial Notice (06.15.25): Another One Bites The Dust

Another resigning official fires a parting shot at Trump, another Biglaw firm creates a non-equity tier, and another partner group leaves a settling…

Jun 15 •

A Pioneering Advocate For LGBTQ Rights: Shannon Minter

Listen now (50 mins) | For more than 30 years, Minter has litigated landmark cases about LGBTQ rights—including a challenge to Trump’s latest ban on…

Jun 11 •

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