3+ hour, 21+ min ago  (1839+ words) When I picked a law school some 30 years ago, I didn't engage in a very thoughtful decision-making process. I consulted the Best Law Schools ranking of U.S. News & World Report, then picked the highest-ranked school of the ones that admitted me....

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (1025+ words) This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a little more than two hours of oral argument in Trump v. Barbara, better known as the birthright citizenship case. Barbara presents the following question: "Whether Executive Order No. 14,160 complies on its face with the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1013+ words) I spent last week trying to get back into the swing of things after vacation. It was a low-key week'and after a hectic start to 2026, I welcomed it. Now, on to the news. Lawyer of the Week: Robert Frazer. Here…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (1798+ words) As a suburban dad of two, I don't discuss dicks much these days. Consistent with guidance from pediatricians, we refer to body parts by their correct anatomical terms when talking to our boys. So I didn't expect to be taken…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (777+ words) This week's Judicial Notice is sponsored by With a presence in over a dozen cities across the United States and Asia, Lateral Link boasts an expert recruiting team of former practicing attorneys dedicated to sourcing top-tier legal talent for a…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (1156+ words) Hola from Costa Rica, where we're spending our oldest son Harlan's spring break. I'm still writing and podcasting'but if posts don't appear on the usual timetable or I'm slow (or slower than usual) in responding to communications, it's because I'm…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (751+ words) A version of this column originally appeared on Bloomberg Law, part of Bloomberg Industry Group, Inc. (800-372-1033), and is reproduced here with permission. Also, as I recently mentioned, I'm now on a spring break of sorts, which could affect publication here…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (681+ words) This week's Judicial Notice is sponsored by Chambers-ranked and Harvard-educated, Jeff is the trusted closer for high-stakes disputes. His battle-tested system of managed communications empowers clients to make clear, strong decisions in a calm, informed environment. It makes the right…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1982+ words) Over the three decades that I've been in and around the legal profession, one of the most interesting developments has been the rise of what I'd call "The Modern Attorney General.1 Years ago, the typical state attorney general had a…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (769+ words) The dismissal surprised me. I thought the DOJ would at least try to defend the EOs against arguments that they were unconstitutional (six ways from Sunday). And I was weirdly looking forward to seeing the arguments that the government would…...