Courts

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

‘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 •

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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