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The Emerging Presumption of Irregularity
Harvard sues over President Trump's attacks; the Supreme Court's conservative majority is souring on Trump; Nadine Menendez learns that the 'C' in…
Apr 23
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Josh Barro
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Ken White
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Please Explain What You Mean By 'Effectuate'
The Supreme Court tells the Trump administration to try to get Kilmar Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador; habeas cases about the Alien Enemies Act are…
Apr 12
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Josh Barro
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Ken White
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Venue and Jurisdiction
The Trump administration offers Ken an opportunity to discuss some of his favorite legal concepts; BigLaw associates politely protest their leaders…
Apr 4
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Josh Barro
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Ken White
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March 2025
Please Don't Hit Me
Paul Weiss agrees to demands from the Trump administration, as does Columbia University; law firms struggle to respond to a hostile and lawless…
Mar 27
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Josh Barro
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Ken White
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Please Take Judicial Notice that Drake Is a Little Bitch
UMG explains to Drake what a rap battle is; several of Trump's executive actions are stymied in the courts; Nancy Mace enjoys the protection of the…
Mar 20
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Josh Barro
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Ken White
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At Least Everyone Knows How to Pronounce It Now
Trump tries to put Perkins Coie out of business; apparently Marco Rubio has very broad authority to revoke green cards; Ed Martin is mad at Georgetown.
Mar 14
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Josh Barro
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Ken White
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25
Short Staffing
Ed Martin wanted a grand jury to investigate Chuck Schumer; DOJ attorneys say they're too swamped to do everything judges want; a New Jersey political…
Mar 5
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Josh Barro
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Ken White
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February 2025
The New George Santos
The AP sues the Trump administration; a buffoonish acting US Attorney stands to give us lots of material; Sam Bankman-Fried has an audacious new grift…
Feb 27
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Josh Barro
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Ken White
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Not Like U.S. Attorneys
Emil Bove's weaponization of the Justice Department is leading to resignations, including of a former protégé; Pam Bondi's bark is worse than her bite…
Feb 19
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Josh Barro
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Ken White
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Everyone Is Fired
Trump fires dozens of line prosecutors who worked on January 6 cases; many lawsuits challenge the Trump administration's early executive actions; Mark…
Feb 5
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Josh Barro
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Ken White
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January 2025
Settlements and Separations
Trump fires the prosecutors who prosecuted him; Meta settles; Some of the pardoned January 6 rioters are already in trouble again; ex-Sen. Bob Menendez…
Jan 31
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Josh Barro
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Ken White
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Thank You For Suing, Drake
Joe Biden and Donald Trump hand out pardons; CNN gets its clock cleaned in court; Eric Adams is unsubtly lobbying for legal help from Donald Trump.
Jan 24
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Josh Barro
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Ken White
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