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Judicial Notice (05.20.23): Fair Is Foul, And Foul Is Fair
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A Card-Carrying Defender Of Free Speech: An Interview With Nadine Strossen
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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 below. Thanks!Subscribe nowMany readers of Original…
Judicial Notice (05.13.23): Time's Up
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The Kaplan Hecker & Fink team with their victorious client, E. Jean Carroll (courtesy photo via Kaplan Hecker & Fink).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…
The New U.S. News Rankings: Harvard Takes A Tumble
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Harvard Law School (photo by David Lat).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 below. Thanks!…
Judicial Notice (05.06.23): A Hot Mess
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Davis Polk & Wardwell had a rough year in 2022, earning “only” $5.5 million in profits per partner (photo by David Lat).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.…
From The Classroom To The Courtroom: An Interview With Neal Katyal
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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 below. Thanks!Subscribe nowWho is the leading…
Judicial Notice (04.29.23): Full Disclosure
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‘C’mon, people, cut us some slack!’ (Photo of Justice Neil Gorsuch and Chief Justice John Roberts by Win McNamee 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.…
An Elite Boutique Makes A Notable New Hire
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