Debate on Free Speech and AI in Courts

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The highlight of the week was a discussion on Donald Trump's executive orders targeting law firms. This topic was addressed at the University of Pennsylvania, where students engaged actively in the conversation.

Paul Ingrassia was named Lawyer of the Week after withdrawing his nomination to lead the OSC due to insufficient Republican support. His withdrawal was influenced by his lack of qualifications and controversial statements.

Prominent lawyers condemned recent attacks on the judiciary, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence for the rule of law. They argued for addressing institutional problems rather than dismantling them.

Judge Andrew Oldham proposed eliminating horizontal stare decisis, likening law to a trendline in a scatterplot. His theory, which suggests judges should focus on finding the law, sparked legal debate.