Legal Roundup: Judges Misbehave, AI Case
In "Judicial Notice (6.14.26): Sorry Not Sorry," the latest edition of my weekly legal news roundup: - federal judges going on with their bad selves - a case with AI fails on both sides - the world’s first trillionaire LINK: https://t.co/cCVrO9nDYZ https://t.co/sdPu7nHxTP
This Week’s Legal Highlights: Katyal, Insider Trading, Layoffs, Billion‑Dollar Deal
In the latest Judicial Notice, my weekly legal news roundup: - Neal Katyal’s viral video - a Biglaw insider trading ring - layoffs at two top firms - a billion-dollar sports law deal LINK: https://t.co/Ccj4ygmvVm https://t.co/ZlJRIgxPDR
Legal Week: Voting Rights, Musk‑Altman Clash, Spirit Fallout
In the latest Judicial Notice, my weekly legal news roundup: - the (possibly) vanishing Voting Rights Act - @ElonMusk v. Sam Altman (@sama) - an unsuccessful rescue for Spirit Airlines - a big group move out of Perkins Coie LINK: https://t.co/4mhjeSPK0Y https://t.co/mDxAFBZuKl
Biglaw Partners Earn up to $40M on Firm Profits
The Top 20 Most Profitable Law Firms (2025) Some Biglaw partners make $40 million a year. And given the profits per partner at their firms, these pay packages are definitely doable—and often necessary. LINK: https://t.co/4C0ADAK23u https://t.co/4ywsZups4L
Legal Week: $40M Partner Pay, Resignations, Appellate Shuffle
In the latest Judicial Notice, my weekly legal news roundup: - partner pay hits $40 million (yes, a year) - appellate advocates play musical chairs - a prominent jurist reveals his resignation - S&C's no good, very bad week LINK: https://t.co/Kojlm7ReEC https://t.co/isQeInLBbt
Costly “Musical Chairs” Shuffle Hits Supreme
Very interesting piece by @cryanbarber and @erinmulvaney about the (super expensive) game of musical chairs now playing out in the #SCOTUS and appellate litigation space.
Gibson Dunn Remains One of Few Biglaw Litigation Advocates
1/ This move makes sense: @GibsonDunn is one of a shrinking group of Biglaw firms that still cares about litigation (as GDC partner @OrinSnyder told me in our podcast interview).
Fourth Circuit Joins Wave of SCOTUS Reversals This Term
The Fourth Circuit should feel better; they have some company in getting summarily reversed by #SCOTUS this Term.
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
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
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
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
AI Revolutionizes Legal Practice: Key Findings Unveiled
1/ Very interesting paper about the use of #AI in the #legal sector, by @Dschwarcz et al.👇
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
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