Senator_Claire McCaskill (by Mark Schierbecker via Wikimedia)
* A fun bit of trivia (via Adam Feldman): which Supreme Court justice cites law review articles most often? (Hint: he does so a lot in dissent.) [Empirical SCOTUS]
* Charles Glasser argues that Senator Claire McCaskill — who’s in a tough reelection fight against a former SCOTUS clerk, Josh Hawley — advocates a move that “represents a clear and present danger to investigative journalism.” [Daily Caller]
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
* It’s helpful to Josh Hawley that President Donald Trump is so popular in Missouri — even among women, interestingly enough. [Althouse]
* Immigration law is a hot topic these days, thanks in large part to President Trump — so it makes sense that Fastcase and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) are launching a new law journal focused on this interesting and complex area of law. [Dewey B Strategic]
* Speaking of immigration, Ilya Somin refutes the argument that migrants should just stay home and “fix their own countries.” [Volokh Conspiracy / Reason]
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.
* Who says bankruptcy lawyers and judges don’t know how to have a good time? [Texas Bankruptcy Lawyer’s Blog]
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