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).
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
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..."
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:...
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.
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
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
Legal Roundup: Judge's Odd Remark, Walmart Hire, Legora's $550M Raise
In the latest Judicial Notice, my legal news roundup: - Judge VanDyke writes about "swinging dicks" - Walmart hires a new legal leader, Erin Nealy Cox (pictured) - @WeAreLegora raises $550m (at $5.5b valuation) LINK: https://t.co/quEWhVTReH https://t.co/JpRzxQ0LSp
Legal Week: Judges Clash, DOJ Reverses, Tariff Cases Rise
In the latest Judicial Notice, my weekly legal news roundup: - judges trading benchslaps - the DOJ reversing course - firms filing tariff cases - antitrust lawyers making moves LINK: https://t.co/dOea2DwQJY https://t.co/4P4jByhpqZ
Former NJ Attorney General Launches Firm, Keeps Public Focus
The Very Model Of A Modern Attorney General: Matt Platkin Former New Jersey AG @MattPlatkin has returned to private practice, with the launch of @PlatkinLLP—but he remains committed to advancing important public interests. LINK: https://t.co/pkREXJKXpw https://t.co/g9riNwrr1K
This Week’s Legal Highlights: Goldstein, Cannon, Netflix, Susman
In the latest Judicial Notice, my weekly legal news roundup: - Tom Goldstein goes all in - Judge Cannon returns to the table - Netflix folds its hand - Susman Godfrey scoops the pot LINK: https://t.co/KKByFMKqoE https://t.co/H6bQgqSmQs
Alito Likely Stays; No Supreme Court Retirements in 2026
Justice Samuel Alito Won’t Hang Up His Robes Anytime Soon This is an UPDATED version of my @BloombergLaw column. I'm still predicting no #SCOTUS retirements in 2026, but this update continues new info going the other way. LINK: https://t.co/QPTZWA3GfD https://t.co/26fQA5XJ02
Lawyers Grade SCOTUS Tariffs Opinions; Plural
What letter grade does my audience of lawyers and law students assign to the #SCOTUS opinions in the tariffs case? The pick of the plurality is where I end up (for reasons given in my analysis of the ruling). LINK: https://t.co/6HIRtu5Cha https://t.co/Q1m3W3MmMQ
Weekly Legal Roundup: SCOTUS Destroys Trump Tariffs, Alito Rumors
In the latest Judicial Notice, my weekly legal news roundup: - the #SCOTUS smackdown of the Trump tariffs - Justice Alito retirement rumors - more Kathy Ruemmler revelations - partner departures from Kirkland and Wachtell LINK: https://t.co/PMYKci9GmX https://t.co/TQDUHtbqOq
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
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
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...
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
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