The ‘Trust Us’ Era Of Title IX Campus Discipline Is Over
Title IX litigation has become a practice area unto itself in the past decade—keeping lawyers for both universities and students very, very busy.
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Judicial Notice (08.23.26): No Nonsense
An ethics complaint against a Trump administration lawyer, a Silicon Valley judge in the spotlight, a slew of new judicial noms, and lateral losses by a big Biglaw name.
Building A Legal Playbook For Crypto’s Next Chapter: Molly Abraham
Coinbase’s new GC discusses the CLARITY Act, her team’s enthusiastic embrace of AI, and the multistate fight over who regulates prediction markets.
Judicial Notice (08.16.26): Curtain Time
A dramatic development in the Luigi Mangione case, possible ‘auditioning’ by a SCOTUS shortlister, a major in-house hire, and a billion-dollar sports deal.
Ranking The Circuit Courts By Importance
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the most important circuit of them all? The conventional wisdom might no longer hold true.
Should Wachtell Spin Off Its Litigation Practice?
A spinoff could benefit both Wachtell Lipton and its litigation partners — but it’s very unlikely to happen, for millions of reasons.
Judicial Notice (08.09.26): Star-Crossed Lovers
The $15 million fallout from an ill-fated romance, Jeanine Pirro’s White House showdown, a new White House counsel, and Simpson’s raid on Kirkland.
Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: Meet The October Term 2026 SCOTUS Clerks
Plus Justice Kagan’s latest hires, Justice Jackson’s letter to clerkship applicants, and a demographic analysis of the OT 2026 clerks.
Biglaw’s Embrace Of Contingency Litigation
Today, defense-oriented Biglaw firms are actively seeking plaintiff-side engagements for their corporate clients—with the help of legal finance.
Judicial Notice (08.02.26): Whither Wachtell?
Leading litigators leave Wachtell Lipton for a rival, the Trump administration tries to revive a ‘zombie court,’ and Milbank announces special bonuses (again).
Judicial Notice (07.26.26): Cooked
Tom Goldstein’s sentencing, a grilling for AUSAs, a viral Susman associate, and another SCOTUS star’s lateral move.
Quinn Emanuel Vet Launches AI-Powered Firm For High-Stakes Cases
Chris Kercher is building the law firm of the future—betting that while AI will transform the production aspects of litigation, clients still need human judgment.
From Cravath Partner To Boutique Founder: Ben Gruenstein
A former Supreme Court clerk, Gruenstein also reflects on his first oral argument before SCOTUS—and how he used AI to prepare for it.