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Meet The 5 Finalists For Federalist Society President
The selection of a new leader comes at a critical time for FedSoc—and the conservative legal movement.
Oct 4
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David Lat
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A True Judicial Maverick: Judge Jed Rakoff
Judge Rakoff, 81, isn’t afraid of sharing his opinions—even about the current Supreme Court, of which he’s not a fan.
Oct 2
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Judicial Notice (09.29.24): Turkish Delights
A leading prosecutor takes on a top defense lawyer, a circuit judge calls out an AUSA, and another Am Law 100 firm grows by merger.
Sep 29
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David Lat
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Trump Judges Are High-Performing ‘Mavericks,’ New Study Claims
Two law professors ranked federal judges based on productivity, influence, and independence—and were surprised by the results.
Sep 25
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David Lat
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Trump Judges Are High-Performing ‘Mavericks,’ New Study Claims
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Judicial Notice (09.22.24): Bad Boys
The federal criminal case against Sean Combs, the killing of a Kentucky judge, a stinging benchslap in a high-profile case, and Cahill’s comeback.
Sep 22
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David Lat
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Asked And Answered: Should I Join FedSoc?
In this day and age, ambitious law students and young lawyers need to pick a ‘team’—which might be unfortunate, but is the reality.
Sep 20
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David Lat
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Asked And Answered: Should I Join FedSoc?
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Judicial Notice (09.15.24): Things That Make You Go Hmmm
A chief legal officer’s ill-advised romance, behind-the-scenes SCOTUS drama, more Biglaw mergers, and an acquisition of an elite boutique.
Sep 15
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David Lat
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This Federal Judge Calls For Giving Prisoners A Second Chance
Judge Fred Block, who’s 90, continues to speak out about important issues facing the criminal-justice system.
Sep 12
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David Lat
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This Federal Judge Calls For Giving Prisoners A Second Chance
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Judicial Notice (09.08.24): Undecided
The Biglaw partner leading Kamala Harris’s debate prep, the largest law-firm merger of 2024, and a new AI-related opinion from Judge Kevin Newsom.
Sep 8
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David Lat
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‘Find The Joy’: Susman Godfrey Partner Davida Brook
One of the country’s top trial lawyers, Brook handles headline-making cases like Dominion v. Fox and New York Times v. OpenAI—and she’s only 40.
Sep 4
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Judicial Notice (09.02.24): Second Chances
Justice Jackson’s big interview, a fun Biglaw departure memo, a major ruling on Section 230, and a new trial for Sarah Palin.
Sep 2
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3 Lawyer Fails Tell A Cautionary Tale
Lawyers who fail to consider factors beyond the letter of the law can disserve their clients.
Aug 28
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