David Lat

David Lat, a legal journalist and author of Original Jurisdiction, joins Sarah Isgur and David French to discuss the intriguing motion to dismiss the case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. They dive into the ethical dilemmas of political prosecution, examining how loyalty often trumps the rule of law. The trio tackles the complexities of legal representation amidst personal beliefs, alongside the turbulent dynamics between the Department of Justice and the Office of Legal Counsel during the Trump administration, illuminating the shadows of political influence in legal practice.

In this conversation, David Lat, a legal blogger and writer, Amy Howe, a Supreme Court journalist, and Zachary Shemtob, a legal expert, dive deep into the recent Supreme Court term. They explore what led to its surprisingly mellow tone, key rulings, and unexpected cert petition denials. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson emerges as a significant figure, showcasing her liberal stance and questioning style. The group also delves into Justice Clarence Thomas's evolving influence and discusses the implications of a recent TikTok ruling, making sense of a complex legal landscape.

Amy Howe, a Supreme Court journalist, joins legal commentator David Lat and Zachary Shemtob of SCOTUSblog to examine the recent Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship. They discuss the implications of Trump’s executive order and the surprising skepticism from justices about the government's arguments. The trio dives into the complexities of universal injunctions and class actions, revealing how judicial philosophies impact future legal decisions. Expect insights on political dynamics and the unpredictability of the Court's rulings.

Amy Howe, a Supreme Court analyst at SCOTUSblog, and David Lat, a legal commentator and founder of Original Jurisdiction, dive into the heated debate surrounding the St. Isidore of Seville religious charter school case. They discuss the classification of public versus private schools and the implications for educational policy. The conversation also touches on Justice Barrett's recusal and whether Chief Justice Roberts might become the deciding vote. Additionally, they explore the complexities of birthright citizenship and its potential legal ramifications in current cases.

David Lat, a prominent journalist known for his keen legal insights, dives into the urgent TikTok case affecting First Amendment rights. He discusses the complexities of balancing national security and free speech, alongside the dangers of misinformation in today’s fast-paced media landscape. The conversation touches on ethical questions surrounding Supreme Court justices, leadership dynamics within the Federalist Society, and amusing holiday traditions, offering a blend of serious analysis and personal anecdotes.

Legal expert David Lat joins Advisory Opinions to review the best/worst legal cases of 2023 and make predictions for 2024. Topics include font disputes as a metaphor for judges and institutionalism, the debate between serif and sans serif fonts, synesthesia and its impact on reading, analysis of lawyers and cases of the year, Supreme Court opinions on color blindness and major questions doctrine, and legal cases related to higher education and social media regulation.

Legal expert David Lat joins Sarah to discuss recent SCOTUS decisions, including bump stock case, Lily Ledbetter, Mifepristone decision, Trump's trademark, Justice Gorsuch, NLRB, Alito's secret recording, Young Thug's court trial, predicting SCOTUS decisions, sentencing in Hunter Biden saga. They also touch on Peggy Noonan's response to Alito-gate and David Lat's 'underneath their robes'. Episode covers various Supreme Court cases, controversies, and analyses on trademarking disputes, relationships among Justices, and future of administrative law.

David Lat, a legal expert and author of 'Supreme Ambitions,' discusses pivotal Supreme Court trends and his insights into the shadow docket. He explores the court's shifting approval ratings, the implications of its decisions, and the evolving philosophy of originalism. Lat shares advice for law students navigating today's political landscapes and reflects on writing female protagonists as a male author. The conversation also touches on the intersection of legal accuracy in entertainment and the complexities of modern legal thrillers.

David French and David Lat discuss a range of interesting topics, including partisan gerrymandering, courtroom cameras, Wisconsin's judicial elections, Alabama's redistricting wars, and Elon Musk's crusade against the ADL. Exciting news from Sarah Isgur and updates on Purdue Pharma are also covered.

David Lat, lawyer turned legal writer, discusses surrogacy, legal considerations for parents, career changes, parental guilt, and talking to kids about family types on 'Startup Dad' podcast with Adam Fishman.