Advisory Opinions An Inconsequential Term?
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Jul 17, 2025 
Joining the discussion is Kannon Shanmugam, a partner at Paul, Weiss, known for his expertise in legal matters. The trio dives into Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's unique approach to jurisprudence, tackling the political pressures faced by the Supreme Court. They humorously reflect on bizarre summer associate stories and dissect a not-so-exciting term for landmark cases. The conversation also touches on the complexities of class action lawsuits and the role of circuit courts, providing insights on judicial philosophies and the evolving landscape of legal rights.
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The Biting Summer Associate
- There was a summer associate fired for biting multiple people, reviving notorious summer associate stories at law firms.
- This incident might signal a return to the wild summer associate culture pre-2008 financial crisis.
Class Actions Sidestep Injunction Limits
- The Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Casa limits nationwide injunctions but puts up only a modest barrier via putative class actions.
- Courts circumvent geographic injunction limits by approving broader class-based injunctions, sustaining wide-reaching legal effects.
Justice Jackson’s Judicial Philosophy
- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson challenges the dominant text, history, and tradition originalism with a purposivist approach.
- Her dissent critiques using English chancery practices as a framework, emphasizing America’s distinct judicial relationship with the executive.