Federal Government
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Biglaw
Kasowitz Benson Loses Name Partner, Lots Of Money
The Trump administration will now have at least one "superior legal mind." -
Drugs, Federal Government, Politics
GAO Will Investigate Potential Abuses With Orphan Drug Act
The investigation stems from a request from three influential U.S. senators. - Sponsored
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Antitrust, Biglaw, Job Searches
10 Things To Know About Antitrust
There's a lot to like about antitrust practice, including the sheer diversity of this area.
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 03.20.17
* “How to Con Black Law Students: A Case Study,” by our very own Elie Mystal. [New York Times]
* Professor Rick Hasen responds to Judge Alex Kozinski’s colorful dissental in the travel-ban litigation. [Slate]
* Speaking of the Ninth Circuit, should it be broken up? Prominent appellate lawyer Ben Feuer makes the case against. [Los Angeles Times]
* Professor Ilya Somin hopes senators ask Judge Gorsuch these questions at tomorrow’s hearing. [Volokh Conspiracy]
* But his co-blogger, Professor Orin Kerr, isn’t holding his breath for revealing answers. [Volokh Conspiracy]
* Walt Pavlo wonders: are former prosecutors from the S.D.N.Y. padding their résumés? [Forbes]
* Almost three years have passed since the death of Eric Garner — and we still have many more questions than answers. [CityLand / New York Law School]
* Jane Genova: What can legal media and marketers learn from Jimmy Breslin? [Law And More]
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Biglaw, Department of Justice, Politics
A Wachtell Lipton Partner Joining The Trump Administration
If confirmed to this post, he'll find himself involved in some major legal controversies. -
Federal Government, Politics, U.S. Attorneys Offices
Ousted Obama U.S. Attorneys Had To Go
Why the outrage surrounding this president doing what every recent president has done? -
Donald Trump, Justice, Politics, U.S. Attorneys Offices
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara Fired After Refusing To Resign
The Trump Administration says "you're fired" to a prominent prosecutor. -
Biglaw, Money, Politics
A Peek Inside Sullivan & Cromwell Partner Pay
A financial disclosure form gives us hints about the wealth of S&C partners. - Sponsored
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Biglaw, Politics
More Sullivan & Cromwell Lawyers Joining The Trump Administration
After Jones Day, is S&C the biggest "feeder firm" to the Trump Administration? -
Department of Justice, Federal Government, Supreme Court
And The Nominee For Solicitor General Is....
The long and winding road to a nominee for Solicitor General of the United States is about to come to an end. -
Politics, White House Counsel
Making The White House Counsel's Office Great Again
The 26 lawyers working in the White House Counsel's office are an impressive group indeed. -
Marijuana
Feds 'Just Say No' To Marijuana At High Times Cup On Tribal Lands
Is a jurisdictional showdown looming over tribal drug laws? -
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Department of Justice, Federal Government, Politics
Who Should Be The Special Prosecutor?
We examine some of the best choices the Trump administration could make for the special prosecutor job. -
Federal Government, Politics, White-Collar Crime
Civil Service Resistance To Trump: The Law Enforcement Example
Civil service employees have a lot of power -- the last administration proved it. -
Department of Justice, Federal Government, Supreme Court
A Prominent Professor's Pick For Solicitor General
The professor and the candidate go back some thirty years. -
Department of Justice, Federal Government, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Congratulations To The 2017 Bristow Fellows
Congratulations to the new fellows, their law schools, and their judges! -
Department of Justice, Federal Government, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Chuck Cooper Withdraws From The Solicitor General Sweepstakes
What's behind Chuck Cooper's surprising decision? -
Department of Justice, Solicitor General's Office, Supreme Court
Congratulations To The Next Solicitor General
Has the stalemate between New York and D.C. been resolved? -