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Judicial Notice
A weekly legal news roundup by David Lat, who reads widely and picks out the most important stuff—so you don't have to. For paid subscribers only.
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Judicial Notice (04.05.26): The Worst
Possible picks to replace Pam Bondi as AG, viral video of an injudicious judge, a SCOTUS ruling on a controversial topic, and the latest in Kirkland v…
Apr 5
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Judicial Notice (03.29.26): Contempt All Around
A viral video of contumacious counsel, a new U.S. attorney for New Jersey, a law firm raising top partner pay (to $17 million), and the next GC of the…
Mar 30
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Judicial Notice (03.22.26): The $10 Billion Law Firm
Another possible victim of Epstein files fallout, another prosecutor’s potential AI fail, a new Biglaw revenue record, and entertainment lawyers on the…
Mar 23
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Judicial Notice (03.15.26): ‘Swinging Dicks’
Judge VanDyke’s latest provocation, Judge Newman’s last chance, Walmart’s new legal leader, and a $6 billion legal AI company.
Mar 16
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Judicial Notice (03.08.26): You’re Not The Boss Of Me
Judges trading benchslaps, the DOJ reversing course, firms filing tariff cases, and antitrust lawyers making moves.
Mar 9
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Judicial Notice (03.01.26): Bluff Called
Tom Goldstein goes all in, Judge Cannon returns to the table, Netflix folds its hand, and Susman Godfrey scoops the pot.
Mar 2
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Judicial Notice (02.22.26): abcdefu
A SCOTUS smackdown of Trump’s tariffs, more Ruemmler revelations, Alito retirement rumors, a $7.3 billion settlement, and partner departures from…
Feb 23
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