Navigating the Legal Landscape: Insights from Exclusive Jurisdiction with David Lat
The legal world is abuzz this fall with high-profile trials, major cases at the Supreme Court, and uncertainty in Big Law and law schools. Three significant trials are currently underway, including the Justice Department’s antitrust case against Google, the New York attorney general’s civil-fraud case against former president Donald Trump, and the federal criminal case against crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is gearing up for a new term with cases that have implications for voting rights, free speech, gun regulation, and administrative law. The court may also adopt a formal ethics code for the first time. In Big Law, there is uncertainty about the return of transactional work and the future of office work, as well as concerns about high-profile partner departures.
Law schools are also facing upheaval, with changes in the U.S. News rankings and questions about the future of the LSAT and bar exam. Amidst all this, legal journalist David Lat is launching a new column for Bloomberg Law, Exclusive Jurisdiction, to provide analysis and insight into the news, trends, and personalities shaping the legal profession today.
With his experience as a lawyer and journalist, Lat aims to offer enlightening, entertaining, and evidence-based writing on a wide range of legal topics. He is particularly interested in free speech issues and controversies in law schools and law firms. Lat invites readers to connect with him and share their interests as he delves into the legal news of the day.
