Donald Trump v. Fani Willis (photos by Chandan Khanna and Christian Monterrosa/AFP 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
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Judicial Notice (08.12.23): Sun's Out, Guns Out
By David Lat
Judge Tanya S. Chutkan (courtesy photo via the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts).Hello from our place in the Berkshires, where Zach and I are spending some time during these lazy days of August. We’re here with Zach’s parents, who are helping us out with newborn Chase, while my parents are taking Harlan on a…
An Inside Look At Litigation Finance: An Interview With Chris Bogart
By David Lat
One of the most important developments in the legal world in the past decade has been the rise of litigation finance, which has emerged from relative obscurity—and even illegality in certain states—to become a multibillion-dollar industry. Initially viewed by many with either skepticism or befuddlement, litigation finance has gone mainstream, and today numerous Am Law…
Judicial Notice (08.05.23): Mr. Smith Goes To Washington
By David Lat
Special Counsel Jack Smith, who should be played by Nicolas Cage in the movie (photo by Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images).Being the parent of two kids is more than twice as hard as being the parent of one. The past three weeks have been challenging—but also rewarding. I agree with big brother Harlan’s comment from…
Judicial Notice (07.29.23): A Date With Destiny
By David Lat
Hunter Biden, leaving federal court after his unfortunate hearing (photo by Mark Makela 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…
Irreconcilable Differences: An Interview With… My Husband, Zachary Baron Shemtob
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!Subscribe nowBecause I was busy…
Judicial Notice (07.22.23): Juice Not Worth The Squeeze?
By David Lat
Then-DEI dean Tirien Steinbach (left), confronting Judge Kyle Duncan at Stanford Law in March (photo by Ethics and Public Policy Center via Vimeo).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…
A Brief Programming Note: A Baby Announcement
By David Lat
Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase (public domain via the Library of Congress).My husband Zach and I are delighted to announce the birth of Chase Baron Lat-Shemtob. He was born on Monday, July 17, at 10:46 p.m. (MDT), weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and measuring 19.5 inches in length. He is doing well, as are his…
Judicial Notice (07.15.23): Call of Duty
By David Lat
A Microsoft store in New York, New York (photo by David Lat).Greetings from Denver—a wonderful city, especially in the summer. I had a speaking engagement here a few days ago, and Zach and I decided to spend some time with family in Colorado before heading back to the East Coast. While the heat wave hasn’t…
A Conservative Legal Crusader: An Interview With ADF's Kristen Waggoner
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!Subscribe nowLast month, in honor…