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Attorney Profiles

The Verdict: How Amelia Hartwell Won a Landmark Misclassification Case

Inside the four-year trial strategy that produced a $48.2M settlement for 2,400 drivers — and what it means for the next generation of gig-economy litigation.

May 20, 2026·9 min read read

This Week

Latest Dispatches

Culture & Justice

What the Bellweather Ruling Actually Means for Press Freedom

The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision rewrote the calculus on source protection. Three legal scholars explain what survives — and what doesn't.

May 15, 2026·11 min read read

Culture & Justice

Federal Judge Mandates AI Disclosure in All Court Filings, Citing ‘Erosion of Trust’

Federal Judge Mandates AI Disclosure in All Court Filings, Citing ‘Erosion of Trust’ A federal district judge in the Southern District of New York issued a sweeping standing order Wednesday requiring

June 18, 2026·2 min read

Culture & Justice

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers v. Federal Bureau of Prisons

June 17, 2026·1 min read

The Bench

Attorney Spotlight

Profiled, photographed, and on the record. Meet the lawyers shaping the docket this quarter.

Amelia Hartwell

Trial Attorney, Partner

Civil Litigation

John D. Kirby

Federal Criminal Defense Attorney

Federal Criminal Defense

Yuki Tanaka

IP & Tech Counsel

Intellectual Property

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Book Reviews

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From the editors

U.S. Supreme Court Victory

Inyo County v. Paiute-Shoshone Indians of the Bishop Community
538 U.S. 701 (2003) · Argued March 31, 2003 · Decided May 19, 2003

Editor John D. Kirby personally argued this case before the United States Supreme Court and won a unanimous decision — one of fewer than 1% of attorneys to argue before the nation's highest court. Full biography and published works →

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August 2026

Monthly Briefing

This month's key developments in federal criminal defense.

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July 2026

Case Law Roundup

Notable decisions and their practical implications.

June 2026

Practice Pointer

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Research Notes

Recent Case Law and Statute Research

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How a Federal Criminal Case Moves Through the System | Procedural Research Guide Recent Federal Wire Fraud Decisions | Federal Criminal Case Law Research The Wire Fraud Statute, 18 U.S.C. § 1343: Structure and Elements | Federal Statute Research

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