Federal Judges
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Litigators, Small Law Firms
We Call Trial Judges 'The' Court For A Reason
At oral argument on a motion, a trial judge's view of the law is pretty much the only one that matters, as columnist John Balestriere explains. -
Clerkships, Feeder Judges, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, Supreme Court Clerks
Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: Ranking The Non-Traditional Feeder Judges
Which state-court and federal district judges send their clerks to the U.S. Supreme Court? - Sponsored
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7th Circuit, Benchslaps, Federal Judges
Benchslaps Fly Over Judges Doing Factual Research On The Internet
The benchslaps are fun, but the debate is real and important.
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3rd Circuit, Donald Trump, Federal Judges, Judicial Divas
A Delicious Judicial Diva: Donald Trump's Older Sister, Judge Maryanne Trump Barry
Donald Trump's older sister, Maryanne Trump Barry, is a well-respected federal judge -- but she has some things in common with her brash little brother. -
Privacy, Sex Scandals, Technology
Who Are The Lawyers, Law Profs, And Judges That Were Revealed In The Ashley Madison Hack?
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Religion, Weddings
Should Town And County Clerks Opposed To Gay Marriage Be Required To Issue Marriage Licenses To All Couples?
Whatever happened to the noble tradition of resignation on principle? -
9th Circuit, Videos
When Humor In The Courtroom Isn't Funny
Was the "Valley Girl Prosecutor" video funny or very disturbing? -
Blogging, Federal Judges, Social Media
Judge (And Retired Blogger) Richard G. Kopf Does NOT Want His Colleagues To STFU
Judge Kopf, retired from blogging himself, would like other jurists to take up the mantle. - Sponsored
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9th Circuit, Videos, YouTube
O-M-G, Your Honors! 'Valley Girl' Prosecutor Pleases The Court
If this doesn't end the argument in favor of cameras in the courtroom, then nothing will. -
Benchslaps, Federal Judges
Judge Trolls Lawyers Without Saying Anything At All
A novel approach to benchslapping overzealous attorneys. -
Federal Judges, Old People
93-Year-Old Federal Appellate Judge Would Appreciate It If You Could Wrap This Case Up Before He Dies
This poor old judge really wants this case to end. -
Sex, Sex Scandals
A Wild Ruling In The Federal Judge, Lawyer, Criminal Defendant Love Triangle Case
Judge swats down the latest arguments in the legal drama surrounding this legal trifecta of a love triangle. -
Alex Kozinski, Quote of the Day
Judge Kozinski Makes Federal Forestry Regulations Fun
Whether you agree or disagree with his views, you must admit that Judge Kozinski has a way with words.
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Federal Judges
Federal Judge Scared Of Change, Dismisses Transgender Student's Claim
One judge seems woefully out of line with the national zeitgeist. -
Benchslaps, Federal Judges
'Do You Hear Me?' Judge Benchslaps State Department Over Hillary Clinton-Related Documents
"Have it by next week. Have it by next week when we have our hearing. Do you hear me?" -
Federal Judges, Technology
Federal Judge Sez Judges Are All Too Old To Understand Technology
Every litigator ruefully nods their heads. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 07.21.15
* Because sometimes the application of the law seems like an indecent proposal: Demi Moore is “in absolute shock” because she may be facing a lawsuit for negligent supervision due to a pool drowning that occurred at her home while she was out of the country. [Fox News]
* “The bow tie is a manifestation of my unwillingness to become part of the rabble.” Male lawyers face harsh criticism about their fashion choices, too, and these New Jersey attorneys will wear their bow ties with pride, no matter what. [Bergen Record]
* In a recent interview, Justice Alito critiqued his SCOTUS colleagues for adopting a seemingly limitless interpretation of the 14th Amendment: “I don’t know what the limits of substantive liberty protection under the 14th Amendment are at this point.” [Legal Times]
* If you’d like to be a federal appellate judge by the age of 35, then Judge Alex Kozinski of the Ninth Circuit has some advice for you. First and foremost, know where to “peddle your wares” — get a job in Washington, D.C., ASAP. [Concurring Opinions via ABA Journal]
* Managing partners, repeat this mantra: Don’t do a Dewey! Thanks to the D&L financial disaster, Biglaw firms have decided to cut back on or ditch bank loans completely and get by with a little help from their
friendspartners in times of need. [Wall Street Journal] -
Books, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Summer Reading For Supreme Court Justices
Columnist Tamara Tabo offers customized reading recommendations for each member of the Court. -
Blogging, Federal Judges
An Open Letter To Judge Richard G. Kopf, Author Of The Blog 'Hercules and the Umpire'
Columnist Tamara Tabo offers praise for Hercules and the Umpire and its author, Judge Richard G. Kopf, who just announced his retirement from blogging. -
Benchslaps, Richard Posner, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Judge Posner Defends His Benchslap Of Chief Justice Roberts
Judge Posner's harsh critique of the Supreme Court raised eyebrows; what does His Honor have to say for himself?