Deconstructing The Defeat Of Ryan Bounds’s Ninth Circuit Nomination
The nominee was a victim of unfairly late objections by Senate Republicans, strategic missteps by Republican leadership, or both.
5 Flashpoints For The Supreme Court Nomination Of Judge Brett Kavanaugh
These issues are generating discussion, but they are unlikely to stop Judge Kavanaugh's confirmation.
AI Is Killing Legal’s Billable Hour. It’s Also Repeating Its Worst Mistake
Law firms and legal departments are writing the future of the profession in separate rooms. What happens when they actually work together?
Meet President Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee: Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh!
Congratulations and good luck to this worthy nominee!
Non-Sequiturs: 07.08.18
* After the D.C. Circuit, which circuit has produced the most justices who have joined the Supreme Court after 1900? The answer might surprise you. [Empirical SCOTUS] * Here are thoughts on the SCOTUS shortlisters from my colleague Joe Patrice -- who explains why it's unlikely we'll get another Souter. [The Takeaway / WNYC] * Here are where the leading Court candidates stand on issues of admin law, courtesy of Chris Walker and company. [Notice & Comment / Yale Journal on Regulation] * And here's a response to my argument that liberals shouldn't panic about SCOTUS, from San Francisco litigator Gordon Renneisen. [Law360] * Leah Litman believes that the new justice spells trouble for Roe -- but the specific reasoning for undermining Roe could take different forms. [Take Care] * Josh Blackman explains why court packing would be neither feasible nor wise. [National Review] * Veronica Root uses law clerk hiring as a jumping-off point to explain why diversity and compliance are deeply intertwined. [PrawfsBlawg] * "Mysterious men and women in wizard-like robes make decisions in private that profoundly shape our lives." Are we talking about SCOTUS, or... The Incredibles? [Gizmodo]
The Search For A Supreme Court Nominee: Judge Thomas Hardiman Makes The Final Four
Please note the UPDATE -- Judge Hardiman could very well become Justice Hardiman.
The Supreme Court Nomination Process: Who’s Our Next SCOTUS Nominee?
The process is getting ugly -- can't conservatives all just get along?
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
With the addition of Uncover’s technology, the litigation software is delivering rapid innovation.
President Trump Interviews More Supreme Court Candidates (Including Senator Mike Lee)
But is Senator Lee actually a serious contender?
The Supreme Court Sweepstakes: The Case For Judge Kavanaugh
The field is narrowing, but the situation remains fluid.
The Names Of The Four Supreme Court Finalists Interviewed By President Donald Trump (So Far)
All four of these names appear on President Trump's shortlist of 25 contenders.
America’s Next Top Justice: Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Or Judge Raymond Kethledge?
The nominee will -- and should -- be one of these two very well-credentialed, highly regarded, experienced federal judges.
AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.
Explore the mindset, cultural shifts, and training strategies that define the AI‑savvy lawyer, revealing why human judgment, standardized competence, and integrated learning—not technology alone—will shape the future of the profession.
Justice Kennedy’s Retirement From The Supreme Court: Answers To Your FAQs
What does the pivotal justice's retirement mean for the Supreme Court -- and for the nation?
Need To Replace A Legal Luminary? Look To Skadden
How much is he giving up to take a job on the Seventh Circuit?
Bye-Bye To Blue Slips
The demise of blue slips is good news for the federal judiciary -- and the American people.
Non-Sequiturs: 05.13.18
* An interesting (although depressing) factoid, courtesy of Ed Whelan: this former SCOTUS clerk and prominent Florida litigator has been nominated to the federal bench by three different presidents, but has yet to serve as a judge. [Bench Memos / National Review] * If you're an older lawyer and "in transition," you need to get yourself a "temporary identity," as Jane Genova explains. [Law and More] * If you're interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence and the law, Complex/vLex Canada's CEO, Colin Lachance, provides a framework for understanding the world of legal AI. [3 Geeks and a Law Blog] * Jonathan Bernstein offers a rebuttal to my recent New York Times op-ed celebrating the demise of blue slips. [Bloomberg] * When can creators depict real people without risking liability? The ambiguity of the law on this question poses significant problems, according to Jennifer Rothman, author of a new book (affiliate link) about the right of publicity. [Volokh Conspiracy / Reason] * Noted media lawyer Charles Glasser wonders: when it comes to covering President Trump, are news editors "confusing the public interest with what is merely of interest to the public"? [Daily Caller] * Thomson Reuters gets in on the blockchain action, bringing a blockchain-based legal arbitration platform, Kleros, into its Incubator Labs start-up program. [Artificial Lawyer] * Final reminder: please support the Jersey City Free Public Library -- and enjoy some delicious Filipino food by celebrity chef Dale Talde -- by joining me on Thursday, May 17, for what should be a great evening! [Jersey City Free Public Library]
Grassley Wants SCOTUS Justices To Retire Because Hypocrisy Is Real
Grassley's repudiation of his own prior statements is just sad.