Activism

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 08.13.18

* Confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh will begin on September 4, which means that Justice Brett Kavanaugh will likely be ready and raring to go for October Term 2018. [Politico] * If and when Kavanaugh is confirmed to the Supreme Court, he'll be able to fulfill his hoop dreams at "the highest court in the land." Unfortunately, as his fellow players and coaches have confirmed, white men judges can't jump. [Wall Street Journal] * In the meantime, liberal activists seem to be struggling in their attempts to rally the troops to convince Republican senators (like Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Dean Heller) to vote “no” on Kavanaugh’s SCOTUS nomination. [New York Times] * Remember when Rudy Giuliani spoke to George Stephanopoulos about President Trump's conversation with James Comey on Michael Flynn? Giuliani doesn't. In fact, he's now saying Trump's conversation with Comey never took place. [CNN] * Partner Connie Bertram has settled her $50 million gender discrimination suit against Proskauer Rose. Details on their agreement aren’t available, but let’s hope that the labor and employment leader is getting what she’s due. [American Lawyer] * If you want to attend the Manafort trial but have no idea what to do with your electronics, the Cafe Gallery deli across the street from the courthouse will hold onto everything for you for just $2 per item. [Washington Business Journal]

By Staci Zaretsky
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 04.21.16

* Still wondering why we got rid of the comments? Here's David Lat's in-depth look at the issue. (Spoiler alert: it's because they were terrible.) [Washington Post] * Is this the reason more attorneys aren't seeking help for the addiction issues they face? [Law and More] * Kansas may be hurting after a disastrous series of tax cuts, but that hasn't stopped the politicians there. [Slate] * How Bill Clinton's crime bill shaped twenty years of activism. [Pacific Standard Magazine] * Yes, it has become painfully clear that the New York electoral system is in need of reform. [Lawyers, Guns and Money] * You think you know Harriet Tubman, but really, you have no idea. [Wonkblog] * David Lat chats with Mirriam Seddiq, host of the "Not Guilty No Way" podcast, about legal blogging, perceptions of women lawyers, and his former boss, Chris Christie. [Not Guilty No Way via Soundcloud]

By Kathryn Rubino