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Non-SequitursNon-Sequiturs: 09.09.18
* Here’s the truth behind what some saw as Zina Bash making a “white power” sign at the confirmation hearings of her former boss, Judge Brett Kavanaugh. [Washington Post]
* With the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings in the rearview mirror, now is a good time to look back at the last four Supreme Court confirmation hearings. [Empirical SCOTUS]
* Thomas Jipping summarizes research showing that the American Bar Association does tilt leftward in rating judicial nominees — which is why its unanimous “well qualified” rating for Judge Brett Kavanaugh is especially impressive. [Bench Memos / National Review]
* Jonathan Adler argues that claims of a Justice Kavanaugh threatening the Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare have been greatly exaggerated. [Volokh Conspiracy / Reason]
* But a Justice Kavanaugh likely would affect the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence on presidential authority and the separation of powers. [Instapundit]
* Speaking of the Supreme Court, conservative (and tiny) Hillsdale College punches above its weight in producing SCOTUS clerks — so Paul Rahe wants to know, why can’t his school get any love from the
U.S. NewsWall Street Journal rankings? [Ricochet]* President Donald Trump’s “radically direct” tweets about pending prosecutions threaten the rule of law, according to Gerald Lefcourt and Joel Cohen. [Law & Crime]
* Legal research smackdown: Lexis v. Casetext! [Dewey B Strategic]
* And in other notable news from the world of legal tech, iManage just acquired business-process company Elegrity, which works in the risk and compliance management space. [Artificial Lawyer]
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GovernmentA Wachtell Lipton Lawyer Who Speaks His Mind
Even if it involves tweeting critically about his wife's current boss, President Donald Trump. 
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Federal Judges, Social Media, TechnologyDid This Judge's Tweeting Constitute Reversible Error?
The Ninth Circuit has spoken.
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Federal Judges, Judicial Nominations, Social Media, State JudgesWas A Possible Judicial Nominee Told To Curb His Twitter Use By... The Trump Administration, Of All People?
Not exactly -- but other authorities have asked him about the subject. -
Federal Judges, PoliticsLawyers Take Stand Against Donald Trump's Treatment Of Federal Judge
At least their dissent is noted. -
Federal Judges, Justice, PoliticsTrump's Anti-Judge Tweetstorm Is Prelude For His Reichstag Fire
The next "Bridgegate" is going to be Trump blowing up the Golden Gate Bridge. -
Celebrities, Crime, TrialsA Celebrity On Trial For Kinky Sex Beatings
The courthouse steps were jammed with reporters and cameramen trying to get an early quote from the silent and sullen-looking celeb. -
Canada, Social Media, Twittering
The View From Up North: Need Good Legal Advice? Call Bad Legal LLP
Who might be behind this popular and anonymous Twitter feed? 
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Federal Judges, Social Media, Technology
An Update On The Federal Judge And 'His' Twitter Account
What does the government have to say in defense of the allegedly tweeting judge? -
Social Media, Technology
Engaging Your Community’s Largest Companies And Their Executives With A Twitter List
Twitter is a powerful business development tool when used strategically and effectively. Twitter lists are a powerful way to do so. -
Federal Judges, Social Media, Technology
A Federal Judge And His Twitter Account: A Cautionary Tale
Do you think this judge crossed the line in his use of social media? -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 11.11.15
* What sanctions might we awaiting Trace Schmeltz, the Biglaw tweeting partner? [The National Law Journal]
* For comparison, here’s the right way to deal with courtroom restrictions on tweeting. [Katz on Justice]
* Once you get to the “forging your degree” stage, you can almost certainly count on being disbarred once you’re found out. [Law Society Gazette]
* The ramifications of student conduct codes that are more restrictive than the U.S. Constitution. [The Atlantic]
* Should the future composition of the Supreme Court force people to be single issue voters? [Salon]
* Sepp Blatter loses his s**t. [Law and More]
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Biglaw, Social Media
Biglaw Partner's Tweets Spark FBI Interest
Everyone loves to tweet, but try not to flout court rules while doing so.
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