David Boies leaves a big chair to fill at Boies Schiller Flexner (photo by David Lat).Is everyone ready for Thanksgiving? We’re staying local, going to my parents’ place in Bergen County, 45 minutes to the north. I expect to do some writing over the next few days, but given the upcoming holiday and shortened week,…

Welcome to Original Jurisdiction, the latest legal publication by me, David Lat. You can learn more about Original Jurisdiction by reading its About page, and you can email me at davidlat@substack.com. This is a reader-supported publication; you can subscribe by clicking here. Thanks!If you’re looking for something to watch as the…

Tom Goldstein, speaking at UNC Law in 2019 (screenshot via YouTube).Welcome to Original Jurisdiction, the latest legal publication by me, David Lat. You can learn more about Original Jurisdiction by reading its About page, and you can email me at davidlat@substack.com. This is a reader-supported publication; you can subscribe by clicking here…

Assistant State Attorney Sarah Dugan, delivering the opening statement in the Charlie Adelson prosecution (screenshot via YouTube).Welcome to Original Jurisdiction, the latest legal publication by me, David Lat. You can learn more about Original Jurisdiction by reading its About page, and you can email me at davidlat@substack.com. This is a reader-supported publication;…

A clerk walking the halls of the U.S. Supreme Court (photo by David Lat).As part of my continuing catch-up efforts here at Original Jurisdiction, I’m returning to another popular feature that I haven’t done in a while: my “SCOTUS Clerks: Where Are They Now” roundups, where I catch up with Supreme Court clerks a decade…

Charlie Adelson, reacting to the jury verdict yesterday in Leon County Court.Welcome to Original Jurisdiction, the latest legal publication by me, David Lat. You can learn more about Original Jurisdiction by reading its About page, and you can email me at davidlat@substack.com. This is a reader-supported publication; you can subscribe by clicking…

Biglaw’s favorite color: green (stock image via Getty Images).Welcome to Original Jurisdiction, the latest legal publication by me, David Lat. You can learn more about Original Jurisdiction by reading its About page, and you can email me at davidlat@substack.com. This is a reader-supported publication; you can subscribe by clicking on the button…