Courts

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 •

49:42

Judicial Notice (06.08.25): Noisy Withdrawals

Damian Williams’s departure from Paul Weiss, three notable SCOTUS rulings, the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and another Biglaw firm opening in…

Jun 8 •

Judicial Notice (06.01.25): Heartburn

Donald Trump v. Leonard Leo, a benchslap of Trump from a prominent conservative judge, and Kirkland’s big raid on a rival.

Jun 2 •

Managing Through Crisis: Debra Wong Yang

From prosecutor to judge to Biglaw partner, Debra Wong Yang has seen a lot—and acquired much wisdom—over a long and varied legal career.

May 28 •

48:31

Judicial Notice (05.26.25): Sturm Und Drang

Judge Ho’s reverse benchslap of SCOTUS, major Paul Weiss partner departures, a big-ticket ruling on the shadow docket, and a trio of notable hires by…

May 26 •

SCOTUS Clerk Hiring Watch: OT 2025 And Beyond

Will Justices Thomas or Alito retire under Trump? I’m betting against it.

May 23 •

Class Actions Might Be The Surprise Fix For Problems With Universal Injunctions

What some might dismiss as ‘technicalities,’ others might call ‘the rule of law.’

May 21 •

Judicial Notice (05.18.25): The Other ‘Ninth Circus’

A Biglaw AI ‘debacle,’ young(ish) stars of the SCOTUS bar, a Florida judge behaving badly, and Wachtell Lipton’s latest billion-dollar deals.

May 19 •

Paying It Forward: Sandra Leung

Listen now (49 mins) | The former general counsel of a Fortune 100 company, Sandy Leung discusses the executive orders targeting Biglaw, the attacks on…

May 14 •

48:52

Judicial Notice (05.12.25): Checks And Balances

The passing of Justice Souter, the nixing of a controversial nomination, the departure of a $15 million partner, and a talent ‘exodus’ from a storied…

May 12 •

AI Can Assist Human Judges, But It Can’t Replace Them (Yet)

Perhaps courts could try using AI in minor cases—after obtaining consent from all parties—to get a better sense of its possibilities and limitations.

May 8 •

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