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Congratulations To The 2024 Skadden Fellows
The New York offices of Skadden Arps at One Manhattan West (photo by David Lat).‘Tis the season for… fellowship announcements. Two prestigious fellowship programs that I track each year, the Bristow Fellowships in the U.S. Solicitor General’s Office and the Skadden Fellowships for public-interest work, notify recipients shortly before Thanksgiving—giving some talented young lawyers something…
Judicial Notice (11.18.23): So Long, Farewell
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,…
No Accident: An Interview With Karen Dunn
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…
What SCOTUSblog's Tom Goldstein Doesn’t Miss About The Court
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…
Judicial Notice (11.11.23): Dazed And Confused
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;…
Supreme Court Clerks, October Term 2012: Where Are They Now?
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…
The Dan Markel Case: Charlie Adelson, Convicted
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…
Behold The 2023 Am Law 200 Rankings
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…
Judicial Notice (11.04.23): Israel, Hamas, And The Limits Of Free Speech
‘The Sixth Circuit held WHAT?’ (photo of Kathy Griffin by Gary Miller for FilmMagic 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;…