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David Lat

David Lat

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Lawyer‑turned journalist; author of Original Jurisdiction; founder of Above the Law; covers courts and the legal profession.

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SCOTUS Issues 6-3 Ruling Against Administration on Tariffs
Social•Feb 20, 2026

SCOTUS Issues 6-3 Ruling Against Administration on Tariffs

1/ We have the #tariffs opinion from #SCOTUS. Bottom line: a 6-3 loss for the administration. LINK to opinion: https://t.co/ITOB5aymTt

By David Lat
Sky‑High $3K+ Rates Often Just a PR Stunt
Social•Feb 20, 2026

Sky‑High $3K+ Rates Often Just a PR Stunt

I was quoted in yesterday's edition of @dealbook, re: billable-hour rates north of $3,000: “At a certain point, for some firms, it’s a publicity stunt.” https://t.co/G6QQeNnJeB

By David Lat
Biglaw's $3,000‑hour Rates: Art, Not Science
Social•Feb 19, 2026

Biglaw's $3,000‑hour Rates: Art, Not Science

An interesting @WSJ piece by @ErinMulvaney about Biglaw billing rates—which have broken the $3,000-an-hour mark. I'm quoted (thanks to Erin for speaking w/me): “Setting these rates is more art than science. At a certain point, for some firms, it’s a publicity...

By David Lat
Adaptability Fuels AI Revolution: Build Windmills, Not Walls
Social•Feb 18, 2026

Adaptability Fuels AI Revolution: Build Windmills, Not Walls

Build Windmills, Not Walls: Michael Gerstenzang Cleary Gottlieb’s managing partner until last month, Gerstenzang shares insights about the importance of adaptability, the AI revolution, and more. LINK: https://t.co/vXUH338qAL https://t.co/SZIJHMLcnA

By David Lat
Legal Turmoil Hits Trump DOJ, Cooley Makes Strategic Play
Social•Feb 17, 2026

Legal Turmoil Hits Trump DOJ, Cooley Makes Strategic Play

Judicial Notice (02.16.26): An Embarrassing Distraction The resignation of Kathy Ruemmler, a grand-jury rejection for the Trump DOJ, a judge’s acknowledgment of an ‘abusive’ workplace, and a smart move by Cooley. LINK: https://t.co/X8bQgPNjOb https://t.co/msTs5LcupA

By David Lat