David Lat

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

Trump Battles Shift Prestige Rankings of Top Law Firms
SocialApr 17, 2026

Trump Battles Shift Prestige Rankings of Top Law Firms

The 25 Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2026) Fighting versus settling with the Trump administration appears to have affected the prestige of some Biglaw firms. LINK: https://t.co/F51Ld64X89 https://t.co/4QexAek0HE

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Conventional Wisdom on Supreme Court Is Wrong, Says Isgur
SocialApr 15, 2026

Conventional Wisdom on Supreme Court Is Wrong, Says Isgur

Last Branch Standing: Sarah Isgur (aka @whignewtons) The conventional wisdom about the Supreme Court is just wrong, according to Isgur—Advisory Opinions host, @SCOTUSblog editor, and well-known legal commentator. LINK: https://t.co/XKQDNbHCY5 - #SCOTUS https://t.co/YreKvFZZ4j

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Legal Week: Justice Feuds, AG’s Trump Ties, New Nominees
SocialApr 13, 2026

Legal Week: Justice Feuds, AG’s Trump Ties, New Nominees

In the latest Judicial Notice, my weekly legal news roundup: - a justice’s public criticism of a colleague; - the acting AG’s bromance with Trump; - two new circuit-court nominees; - another partner departure from Cravath. LINK: https://t.co/OKH87JK3Qk https://t.co/Y8j77RAqi2

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Biglaw Shifts From Defense to Corporate Plaintiff Representation
SocialApr 9, 2026

Biglaw Shifts From Defense to Corporate Plaintiff Representation

Defense-Focused Biglaw Moves Into Plaintiff-Side Work Elite firms are increasingly representing corporate plaintiffs—an expansion driven by client demand, economic opportunity, and legal finance. LINK: https://t.co/J3wa1Qk0q2 #Biglaw #litigation #sponsored https://t.co/RqUNsY1RmU

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AI Revolutionizes Legal Practice: Key Findings Unveiled
SocialApr 9, 2026

AI Revolutionizes Legal Practice: Key Findings Unveiled

1/ Very interesting paper about the use of #AI in the #legal sector, by @Dschwarcz et al.👇

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Jennifer Bennett Secures Four Unanimous Wins for Workers at SCOTUS
SocialApr 8, 2026

Jennifer Bennett Secures Four Unanimous Wins for Workers at SCOTUS

Winning For Workers Before A Conservative Supreme Court: Jennifer Bennett A principal at @GuptaWessler, Bennett has won four unanimous victories—on behalf of plaintiffs and employees—before #SCOTUS. LINK: https://t.co/7eQvB4iSCm https://t.co/52C97awkuv

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Weekly Legal Roundup: AG Candidates, Viral Judge, SCOTUS Ruling
SocialApr 6, 2026

Weekly Legal Roundup: AG Candidates, Viral Judge, SCOTUS Ruling

In the latest Judicial Notice, my weekly legal news roundup: - possible picks to replace @AGPamBondi; - viral video of an injudicious judge; - a #SCOTUS ruling on a controversial topic; and - the latest in Kirkland v. Latham. LINK: https://t.co/cDVREpm7yL https://t.co/0LMzHq5W6O

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Bondi's Legacy Spurs Ten Strong AG Contenders
SocialApr 3, 2026

Bondi's Legacy Spurs Ten Strong AG Contenders

10 contenders to succeed @AGPamBondi as attorney general, from @mrddmia (who is very well-connected in Trumpworld and has Trump's ear on legal matters).

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Trump's Birthright Citizenship Argument Beats Expectations, Still Likely to Lose
SocialApr 1, 2026

Trump's Birthright Citizenship Argument Beats Expectations, Still Likely to Lose

5 Observations On The Supreme Court Argument In The Birthright Citizenship Case The Trump v. Barbara oral argument went better for the administration than I expected—but Trump will probably still lose before #SCOTUS. LINK: https://t.co/UryT15dENe https://t.co/PyegLq3Th0

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Gorsuch Challenges Reliance on Wong Kim Ark Precedent
SocialApr 1, 2026

Gorsuch Challenges Reliance on Wong Kim Ark Precedent

Justice Gorsuch to Solicitor General John Sauer in the #SCOTUS argument just now: "I'm not sure how much you want to rely on Wong Kim Ark..."

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Legal Roundup: Viral Counsel, NJ U.S. Attorney, $17M Partner, NAACP
SocialMar 30, 2026

Legal Roundup: Viral Counsel, NJ U.S. Attorney, $17M Partner, NAACP

In the latest Judicial Notice, my legal news roundup: - a viral video of contumacious counsel; - a new U.S. attorney for New Jersey; - a law firm raising top partner pay (to $17 million); and - the next GC of the @NAACP. LINK:...

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Backing AI Court Rules Despite Their Trendy Appeal
SocialMar 25, 2026

Backing AI Court Rules Despite Their Trendy Appeal

1/ I support this move, even if it’s trendy among courts to promulgate special rules about generative AI.

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Legal Roundup: Epstein Fallout, AI Misstep, $10B Firm
SocialMar 23, 2026

Legal Roundup: Epstein Fallout, AI Misstep, $10B Firm

In the latest Judicial Notice, my legal news roundup: - another possible victim of Epstein files fallout; - another prosecutor’s potential #AI fail; and - a #Biglaw firm with $10 billion in annual revenue (a new record). LINK: https://t.co/xLC8gkzcrj https://t.co/k1U1dNGjAG

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Launching a Boutique Law Firm: Lessons and AI Opportunities
SocialMar 20, 2026

Launching a Boutique Law Firm: Lessons and AI Opportunities

Building A Law Firm, Five Years In: Jed Bergman A founding partner of Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes, Jed reflects on the rewards of launching your own firm, lessons learned, and how #AI will benefit boutiques. LINK: https://t.co/vcBISHLjPH https://t.co/xNNrYniZVz

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