Posts tagged "politics"

Jul 13, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

How to Avoid Annoying Your Judge with Your Sealing Requests

Among other things, "Don't do things that shift work from lawyer to judge."

Jul 13, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

He Who "Would Be a Great Lawyer" "Must First Consent to Become a Great Drudge"

A nice line from Daniel Webster, quoted by Judge Joshua Wolson (E.D. Pa.) July 8 in Estate of Funkhouser v. Delaware… The post He Who "Would Be a Great Lawyer" "Must First Consent to Become a Great...

Jul 13, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Congratulations To Kirill Muzyka, Repeat Chief Justice of FantasySCOTUS for OT 2025

The October 2025 Term of FantasySCOTUS finally came to a close. On the whole, this term was a one of… The post Congratulations To Kirill Muzyka, Repeat Chief Justice of FantasySCOTUS for OT 2025 ap...

Jul 13, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Lawsuit Challenging Military Aid to Israel Thrown Out

From Rowley v. Finstad, decided Friday by Judge Eric Tostrud (D. Minn.); I think this is correct—if people disapprove of… The post Lawsuit Challenging Military Aid to Israel Thrown Out appeared fir...

Jul 13, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

AI-Generated Briefing Must Be Cite-Checked by Lawyer, Not Just a Paralegal

At least that is so in California, a California appellate court holds

Jul 13, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: July 13, 1787

7/13/1787: The Articles of Confederation Congress enacts the Northwest Ordinance. The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 13, 1787 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jul 13, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

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Jul 13, 2026 from The Jaxson

How Dennis Street Became an Industrial Powerhouse

Long before Jacksonville's Westside became synonymous with warehouses and distribution centers, a single developer saw opportunity in an overlooked stretch of land along Dennis Street. His gamble t...

Jul 12, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Is Title IX Holding Back U.S. Men's International Soccer?

The obvious answer is no. Title IX's application to college soccer is essentially irrelevant to the talent pipeline for the men's international team. And it is also increasingly irrelevant for the ...

Jul 12, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Das Leben findet einen Weg.

Eine Yucca, die ich für eingegangen hielt, treibt wieder aus.

Jul 12, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: July 12, 1909

7/12/1909: 16th Amendment is submitted to the states. The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 12, 1909 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jul 12, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

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Jul 11, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

"A Black Robe Is No Guarantee of Gray Matter"

"There's no shame in admitting error. There's only shame in not admitting error."

Jul 11, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Can't Go to D.C. Federal Court to Block FTC Enforcement in Texas Federal Court

From Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.) yesterday in World Prof. Ass'n for Transgender Health v. FTC: When parties seek an… The post World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) C...

Jul 11, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Lawsuit Against Media for Keeping People "Clueless" Thrown Out

From Judge Kenneth Karas (S.D.N.Y.) Friday in Center for Judicial Accountability, Inc. v. Legislative Correspondents' Ass'n: On October 8, 2025,… The post Lawsuit Against Media for Keeping People "...

Jul 11, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Emergency! and the Legalization of Paramedic Services

News of the death of Randolph Mantooth, who played paramedic Johnny Gage on Emergency! reminded me of my UCLA colleague… The post Emergency! and the Legalization of Paramedic Services appeared firs...

Jul 11, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Florida Politician (Anthony F. Sabatini) Faulted for AI Hallucinations in Briefs

"It is rare to see the kind of blatant and repeated misconduct that Sabatini [acting as plaintifs' lawyer] has committed in this case."

Jul 11, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: July 11, 1921

7/11/1921: Chief Justice William Howard Taft takes oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 11, 1921 appeared first on Reason.com.

Jul 11, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

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Jul 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Armed canvassers, extrajudicial killings, and guns on the metro.