Judicial Nominations
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Courts
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? -
Biglaw
Need To Replace A Legal Luminary? Look To Skadden
How much is he giving up to take a job on the Seventh Circuit? - Sponsored
Gain An Instant Understanding Of New Complaints With LexisNexis Snapshot
AI-powered complaint summaries to help you spot new lawsuits, new challenges, and new business. -
Courts
Bye-Bye To Blue Slips
The demise of blue slips is good news for the federal judiciary -- and the American people.
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Non-Sequiturs
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]
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Courts
Grassley Wants SCOTUS Justices To Retire Because Hypocrisy Is Real
Grassley's repudiation of his own prior statements is just sad. -
Courts
Asking About Brown v. Board Is 'Gutter Politics,' According To Senate Judiciary Official
This response should shock the conscience of every American. -
Courts
More Judicial Nominations From President Trump -- And More Judicial Emergencies
April brought not one but two waves of new nominees from the White House. -
Courts, Government
Judicial Nominees And Their College Writings: Enough Is Enough
We need a statute of limitations when it comes to the scribblings of one's youth. - Sponsored
Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch
NetDocuments’ Michelle Spencer on where to start, what to ask, and considerations for implementing generative AI tools in your organization. -
Courts
President Trump's Eleventh Wave Of Judicial Nominees
Look for more confirmations in the very near future. -
Government
Bah Gawd! That's Don McGahn's Music!
Shouldn't all lawyers have "walk up" music? Well, Don McGahn has his and it's... surprising. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 02.13.18
* Trump tabs Skadden partner Michael Scudder for Seventh Circuit seat. Here’s some quotes from James Comey praising Scudder, so we know the Deep State must be happy. [National Law Journal]
* Yes, it’s accurate to say that the specific job of sheriff has an “Anglo-American heritage.” And, yes, given that it’s entirely unnecessary to do so — when terms like “common law” exist — the fact that someone would use that phrasing is indicative of racial bias. In fact, if anyone drops “heritage” when talking about white people it’s probably a bad sign. [Washington Post]
* All 56 Attorneys General are asking Congress to end forced arbitration in sexual harassment cases. Florida’s Pam Bondi stepped out of her usual ethical cloud to say, “decades of private arbitration proceedings regarding sexual harassment have had the unintended consequence of protecting serial violators.” You can go ahead and delete “regarding sexual harassment” and only improve the accuracy there. [Daily Business Review]
* DLA Piper has a new senior partner, which I believe grants him the official title of “Pied Piper.” [International]
* ABA looking to make online education easier. [Inside Higher Ed]
* Jones Day continues to have the top law firm brand according to the annual Acritas survey of clients. [American Lawyer]
* One of the tourists killed in the Grand Canyon helicopter crash this weekend was a lawyer. [American Lawyer]
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Courts
The Latest And Greatest In President Trump's Judicial Nominations (Part 2)
President Trump just announced his tenth wave of judicial nominees -- who are they? -
Courts
The Latest And Greatest In President Trump's Judicial Nominations (Part 1)
Here's a rundown of where things stand, including district as well as circuit courts.
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Government
Trump Just Opened Up ANOTHER Seat On The Fifth Circuit
Problem: the administration doesn't have enough ambassadors. Solution: start sending federal judges and nominating their replacements. -
Courts, Government
Do Trump's Judicial Renominations Signal A Strategic Pivot?
It's a new year and a new Judiciary Committee -- has Trump reevaluated his judicial nominees? -
Government
Picking Judge Kozinski's Replacement -- The Perfect Nominee Right Under Our Noses
With yet another vacancy on the Ninth Circuit, Trump should consider this under 50 FedSoc lifer and former prosecutor. -
Government
The Greatest Joke About Abstention Doctrines You'll Hear Today
This may well be the best legal joke of the year. -
Government
If Your Problem With A Judicial Nominee Is A Lack Of Trial Experience, You're Missing The Point
Matthew Petersen's Senate grilling was embarrassing but not for the reasons people think. -
Federal Judges
A Surprising Turn In The Fifth Circuit Sweepstakes (Plus Seven Other Federal Judicial Nominees)
Congratulations to the two Texas nominees, including a celebrity tweeter! -
Federal Judges, Politics
Obstructing Judicial Confirmations: Two (Or Three, Or More) Wrongs Don't Make A Right
Is it time to bury the hatchet when it comes to judicial confirmations?