COVID-19 Comes To The Supreme Court
The justices are fine, but oral arguments are in trouble.
Judge Calls Out John Roberts, Likens Supreme Court To Trump Administration’s ‘Errand Boy’
This judge is mad as hell, and he’s not going to take it anymore.
Filevine’s New Legal AI Platform LOIS Turns AI Into A True Legal Coworker
Legal work isn’t slowing down, and the firms that win won’t be the ones working harder — they’ll be the ones working smarter.
Morning Docket: 03.06.20
* A Brooklyn court has been disinfected over coronavirus fears. While they're at it, they should clean out the attorneys' room at 360 Adams -- that place has smelled bad for years... [New York Post] * Actor Ed Norton skipped out of a deposition over a deadly fire that erupted at a location at which he was filming. [New York Post] * Harvey Weinstein spent his first night at Riker's Island yesterday, a far cry from the red carpet. [CNN] * The New York Attorney General is cautioning televangelists not to peddle unproven coronavirus cures. [Washington Post] * Check out a piece on the complicated legacy of Michael Bloomberg's "stop and frisk" policy. [The Appeal] * The Supreme Court has lifted a stay of execution for an Alabama man who has been sentenced to death even though he didn't kill anyone. [NBC News] * Two members of the band "Journey" have been kicked out of the group over a trademark lawsuit. Don't stop beleivin' that there will be a solution to this dispute. [Fox News]
Chuck Schumer Exposes John Roberts With Donald Trump Impersonation
New York Senator rebuked for revealing the Imperial Court has no clothes.
That’s A Lot Of Supreme Court Arguments
Impressive record.
How Bad Do You Have To Be To Lose An Abortion Restriction Case With This Supreme Court?
Louisiana was asked a straightforward question and...
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.
Neil Gorsuch’s Frustration With Kirkland & Ellis Partner Paul Clement On Full Display
Justice Gorsuch will cut you down in the politest of manners.
Morning Docket: 03.04.20
* An Illinois disciplinary panel has recommended that Rod Blagojevich be disbarred. Can President Trump pardon him from this? [Chicago Tribune] * Robinhood, the popular stock-trading app, might face litigation over the fact that it went dark on Monday during one of the best days for trading recently. [Business Insider] * President Trump has tapped a Biglaw associate for a position on the EEOC. [Reuters] * American Airlines has debuted new uniforms after it defended a "toxic" uniform lawsuit. [USA Today] * Top lawyer (and Georgetown Law lecturer) Paul Clement used the coronavirus outbreak as an example at oral arguments before the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Too soon? [New York Times]
The Religious Beliefs Of Some Are Not A Proper Basis For Denying Government Benefits To Third Parties
Children that qualifying same-sex couples adopt derive substantial economic and social benefits. These substantial benefits are precisely why Philadelphia does not want institutions operating within its adoption program to exclude same-sex couples.
Supreme Court To Decide Stupidest Obamacare Challenge Yet
It's time again to remind people about how the Supreme Court works.
Schenck Price Competes Smarter With Lexis+ With Protégé
LexisNexis sat down with John Ursin, Managing Partner at Schenck Price, to learn how the firm is using legal AI to strengthen client service and daily legal work.
Morning Docket: 03.02.20
* A federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump's former White House Counsel, Donald McGahn, does not have to testify before Congress. [CNBC] * Roger Stone called an adversary's lawyer a "little bitch" at a deposition last month. Check out the video to see if the insult was warranted. [VICE] * Lori Loughlin's attorney says that notes written by the mastermind of the Varsity Blues racket exonerate Loughlin of wrongdoing. [Forbes] * This week, the Supreme Court will hear its first major abortion case of the Trump era. [Reuters] * A new lawsuit alleges that Disney is breaking the law by making people with disabilities wait too long for rides. I sense an episode idea for Curb Your Enthusiasm here... [Texarkana Gazzette]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is Notorious For A Reason
No one can keep this woman down.
Supreme Court Says It’s OK For Border Patrol Agents To Kill Mexican Citizens As Long As They Die In Mexico
From the precedent-controls-bullets-right-up-until-they-cross-an-imaginary-line dept.
Hold Onto Your Knickers: Biglaw Partner Said ‘Damn’ At The Supreme Court
Try not to be too scandalized.
Clarence Thomas Urges Overturning SCOTUS Decision Written By Clarence Thomas
It's enough to make your head explode.