News, views, and colorful commentary about law and the legal profession.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 782 | Founded | 6 years ago | Last Issue | 3 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
davidlat.substack.comLatest Issues
5 Takeaways From Weil Gotshal’s Collapse
The business card of a friend who worked at Weil Gotshal & Manges, but is now safely ensconced at a rival firm (photo by David Lat). This card is from a few years ago, so don’t rely on it for Weil’s office locations, which are now different...
Demystifying The MSO: Trisha Rich
Welcome to Original Jurisdiction, the latest legal publication by me, David Lat. You can learn more about Original Jurisdiction by reading its About page, and you can email me at [email protected]. This is a reader-supported publication...
Judicial Notice (10.25.26): ‘A Botch Job’
The GM Building at 767 Fifth Avenue, home to the headquarters of Weil Gotshal (photo by Ed Uthman, cropped by ChatGPT).
This week’s Judicial Notice is sponsored by
Burford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm fo...
‘Lawyer’ Vs. ‘Attorney’: Is This A Thing?
The offices of an actual attorney (photo by David Lat).
Welcome to Original Jurisdiction, the latest legal publication by me, David Lat. You can learn more about Original Jurisdiction by reading its About page, and you can email me at davi...
Judicial Notice (10.18.26): Forced Out
A ‘lawyer’ turned spokesperson’s speedy exit, a judge’s alleged ‘abandon[ment]’ of her job, two big Second Amendment rulings, and more moves in the mass-torts bar.
This week’s Judicial Notice is sponsored by
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Original Jurisdiction.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 80 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
SEO Reach
Where Original Jurisdiction ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 9.9k | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #26 | |
| #207 | |
| #87 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Lawyer turned legal writer and podcaster: Original Jurisdiction: Original Jurisdiction, http://davidlat.substack.com. Founder, AboveTheLaw/@ATLblog. Author, @SCOTUSambitions. Proud Papa of two boys. 🏳️🌈
Social
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Original Jurisdiction?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Original Jurisdiction on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Original Jurisdiction have?
To see how many people subscribe to Original Jurisdiction, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Original Jurisdiction?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Original Jurisdiction as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Original Jurisdiction?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Original Jurisdiction using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Original Jurisdiction?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Original Jurisdiction. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Original Jurisdiction?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.