Politics
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Courts
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. - Sponsored
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 07.15.18
* What’s it like to take the California bar exam as a 46-year-old law professor? Orin Kerr enlightens us. [Reason / Volokh Conspiracy]
* Charles Glasser points out the dangers involved in holding a speaker responsible for actions taken by listeners. [Daily Caller]
* In the Term that just ended, the Supreme Court tackled technology issues in a big way — and the implications are far-reaching, as J.P. Schnapper-Casteras explains. [Take Care]
* Elizabeth Slattery and I joined Laurence Colletti, guest host of the Lawyer 2 Lawyer podcast, to discuss Justice Anthony M. Kennedy’s SCOTUS retirement and the nomination of his successor, Judge Brett Kavanaugh. [Legal Talk Network]
* There has been a lot of speculation about how a Justice Brett Kavanaugh might move the Court to the right; Adam Feldman digs into the cases to make some educated guesses. [Empirical SCOTUS]
* What lessons could losing the Court teach the Democrats? Here are some thoughts from Seth Lipsky and David Leonhardt. [New York Post via Instapundit]
* And what lessons can lawyers learn from Judge Kavanaugh’s excellent writing? Ross Guberman identifies five of them. [Legal Writing Pro]
* Joel Cohen and Dale Degenshein explore what happens when a citizen “flips the bird” at the police (hint: it’s not a good idea). [Law and Crime]
* Congratulations to Thomson Reuters on the launch of Westlaw Edge, the latest version of its industry-leading legal research platform — which boasts a slew of new, artificial-intelligence-driven features, helpfully explained by Jean O’Grady. [Dewey B Strategic]
* And speaking of AI, congratulations to Fenwick & West on cutting the time for contract review in half, with the help of technology from Kira Systems. [Artificial Lawyer]
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Courts
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. -
Courts
Don't Let Them Gaslight You Into Supporting Brett Kavanaugh
A degree from Yale Law School shouldn't be an automatic ticket to the Supreme Court. -
Courts
Meet President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee: Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh!
Congratulations and good luck to this worthy nominee! -
Courts
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. -
Courts
The Supreme Court Nomination Process: Who's Our Next SCOTUS Nominee?
The process is getting ugly -- can't conservatives all just get along? - Sponsored
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so… -
Courts
President Trump Interviews More Supreme Court Candidates (Including Senator Mike Lee)
But is Senator Lee actually a serious contender? -
Law Schools
Alan Dershowitz Is The Saddest Man In Martha's Vineyard
The Trumpist law professor is complaining that people don't seem to appreciate his stumping for the president. -
Courts
The Supreme Court Sweepstakes: The Case For Judge Kavanaugh
The field is narrowing, but the situation remains fluid. -
Courts
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. -
Courts
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.
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
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Generative AI In Legal Work — What’s Fact And What’s Fiction?
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 07.02.18
* President Trump acknowledges he needs to pick someone “great” to replace Justice Kennedy on the Supreme Court. That person needs to be “extraordinarily well qualified” and have a “portfolio of solid academic writing,” but according to advisors, he doesn’t care about reading any of it, come on now. [Washington Post]
* “I’m really sorry that something we thought we had won for future generations instead we must leave for future generations to protect for themselves.” Sarah Weddington, the attorney who argued Roe v. Wade 48 years ago, is “really worried” about women’s reproductive rights now that Justice Kennedy is retiring. [Vox]
* Meanwhile, Republican Senator Susan Collins — whose vote on the next Supreme Court justice will be critical — says that any nominee who would contemplate overturning Roe v. Wade would “not be acceptable,” and that all nominees must have “respect for precedent.” Let’s see if any of her colleagues agree. [ABC News]
* Latham & Watkins announced that London-based partner Richard Trobman was elected as the firm’s next chair and managing partner. Trobman has been serving as the firm’s interim co-chair ever since Bill Voge Lathamed himself over inappropriate conduct involving “communications of a sexual nature.” [American Lawyer]
* Senators Cory Booker, Tim Scott, and Kamala Harris have introduced a bill that would make lynching a federal hate crime punishable by a sentence of up to life in prison. A law like this has never been passed. Per Sen. Booker, “This bill finally rights a wrong that should have been done a long time ago.” [New York Times]
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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? -
Courts
Why Justice Kennedy's Retirement From The Supreme Court Is Not The End Of The World
Yes, it's an important event -- but some of the reactions have been hyperbolic and over the top, and we all need to calm down. -
Free Speech
You're Fired?
Whether you see leakers as patriots or pests, some have recently asked: What protections, if any, do these public employees have if the Trump administration follows through and fires them? -
Politics
The President Is Learning A Hard Lesson In Picking The Right Attorney For The Job
Let's pile on Michael Cohen! -
Books, Justice, Politics
Tailspin: An Interview With Steven Brill, American Lawyer Founder Turned Bestselling Author
The lawyer turned media mogul diagnoses the nation's ills in his latest book. -
Government
Rudy Giuliani Gets A Serving Of Public Humiliation For His Birthday
New York HAAAAAATES Rudy Giuliani.