Kelo v. City of New London

Non-Sequiturs: 07.11.17

* Chuck Schumer wants Donald Trump Jr. to testify under oath. Given DTJ's contempt for anyone not named Trump, this promises to be appointment viewing. [The Hill] * The Gawker case is keeping the heat on litigation finance. [Law360] * What you need to know if you have a law firm as a client. [Law and More] * In case you need more sources to point out the obvious. [Huffington Post] * Your most important question about Spider-Man: Homecoming, answered. [Slate] * I know you want to hear Elie Mystal arguing over Kelo v. City of New London, I just know it. [The Greenspace] * Have you ever ridden a bike? Are you interested in a scholarship? Check out this law firm's application. [Utah Advocates]

By Kathryn Rubino

Books

Kelo v. City of New London And The Limits of Eminent Domain: An Interview With Ilya Somin

Just how bad was the Supreme Court's ruling in Kelo? Very bad, as Professor Ilya Somin explains in his new book.

By David Lat

Best Practices In Trust Accounting: What Every Lawyer Needs To Know

Learn legal trust accounting best practices to ensure compliance and protect client funds. Discover expert tips to set your firm up for success.

By Mary Elizabeth Hammond

Alex Kozinski

Quote of the Day: Well, Many Lawyers Aren’t Good at Math

Whenever a judge turns to rational-basis analysis, he’s basically saying, ‘You think two plus two equals five, and I don’t know how to add.’ — Professor Richard Epstein, at an interesting debate sponsored earlier this evening by the Columbia Law School Federalist Society. Professor Epstein and Chief Judge Alex Kozinski (9th Cir.) debated the merits […]

By David Lat