Tweeting re SCOTUS and federal appeals. Attorney, alum BigLaw SCOTUS and federal government. Posting more politics than I would like lately. But I am concerned.
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Michelle Olsen retweeted
Is Cahill Gordon The Next Weil Gotshal?
Founded in 1919, Cahill has experienced significant partner departures in 2026—and its existence as an independent firm could soon come to an end.
LINK: bit.ly/4jbizjx
Michelle Olsen retweeted
Sotomayor asked an angle on this question in the Sun Valley case that I’d…never…heard before:
“What’s the best way for you to lose?”
Michelle Olsen retweeted
The DOJ cited allegations involving a retired US Circuit Judge David Tatel in its discrimination lawsuit against ride-share company Lyft on Monday, saying the judge was refused service because he relies on a guide dog. reuters.com/legal/government…
Michelle Olsen retweeted
.@JoshMBlackman found a law school event that was livestreamed & uploaded to YouTube in which now-8th Circuit nominee Cody Hiland tells students essentially about a bait-and-switch. He thought he was getting nominated for the 8th circuit, but then was offered a district judgeship
Justice Cody Hiland Publicly Criticizes The President For Nominating Him To District Court Instead of Eighth Circuit. Apparently, the Arkansas Senators are blocking Judge Lee Rudofsky's nomination because Hiland didn't get the nomination. reason.com/volokh/2026/11/09…
Michelle Olsen retweeted
#BREAKING: The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that a 2025 law restricting the ballot initiative process is unconstitutional and void in its entirety.
SB 1027 imposed county-by-county caps on petition signatures, plus new restrictions on circulators, petition summaries and funding.
Michelle Olsen retweeted
Now would be a good time for House Republicans to remember they serve in an institution of Constitutional weight, they are not mere partisan tools of presidential whim. The election of Jordan as leader suggests they haven't yet learned that lesson.
Michelle Olsen retweeted
ICYMI last night: Sen. Armstrong is opposing an Oklahoma district court pick after returning a blue slip.
He has the backing of Sen. Tillis, who said the White House stumbled in vetting Zach West.
“They just need to sort it out or get somebody else,” Tillis told me.
NEW: Sen. Armstrong has reversed course to oppose a Trump judicial pick after returning a blue slip.
Armstrong told me tonight he takes issue with Zach West’s nomination to E.D. Ark., which was delayed in the Judiciary Committee earlier today.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law…
Michelle Olsen retweeted
I am eternally grateful to our veterans for their noble and selfless service to these United States.
Michelle Olsen retweeted
My grandparents. Grandpa "Jack" Nunziata landed at Normandy, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, among other things.
Happy Veterans Day to all veterans and their loved ones. – at Floris, VA
Michelle Olsen retweeted
More from Ret Gen. Anderson: "In this case, not only would the ammunition be stored in an unsecure area such as a monument intended to be visited by tourists, but it would be just a few meters from a major road network (the Arlington Memorial Bridge, two branches of Washington Boulevard, the Arlington traffic circle and the George Washington Parkway). This would be considered a tremendous risk and would violate every ammunition storage regulation of which I am aware"
Michelle Olsen retweeted
Today from @axios: Utah's U.S. House vote total made a bigger swing toward blue than in any other state — and Dem candidates came less a half a percentage point from getting more votes than Republicans in the longtime GOP stronghold. axios.com/local/salt-lake-ci…
Michelle Olsen retweeted
DC and VA file amended complaint over Arch and preliminary injunction request, including affidavit from Brigadier General Steven M. Anderson (Ret.): "Not only is the Arch not suitable for any practical military facility, but it actually degrades security in the National Capital Region by placing a high-payoff target for our enemies just a few meters from a major road network and the traffic circle that surrounds the Arch"
Michelle Olsen retweeted
While the Senate was originally scheduled to be out of session for the balance of the week because of the Veterans Day holiday, folks should now expect votes throughout the balance of the week.
Michelle Olsen retweeted
JUST IN: D.C. officials say Trump's proposal to use his "triumphal arch" for munitions storage, snipers and drones — while also a tourist attraction — would make it a potential terrorist target, impede flight paths and endanger lives.
Donnell Harvin:
storage.courtlistener.com/re…
Michelle Olsen retweeted
1/ How long would it take for their to be another Weil Gotshal?
I'm trying to confirm a report that another roughly 100-year-old firm is about to end its existence as an independent entity—but through a merger (or really an acquisition), not a wind-down.
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Michelle Olsen retweeted
NEW: Sen. Armstrong has reversed course to oppose a Trump judicial pick after returning a blue slip.
Armstrong told me tonight he takes issue with Zach West’s nomination to E.D. Ark., which was delayed in the Judiciary Committee earlier today.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law…
Michelle Olsen retweeted
Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #901, Daniel Desmond Domenico, of Colorado, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit.
Michelle Olsen retweeted
Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #944, Anna St. John, of Louisiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit.
RT @AGToddBlanche: I am pleased to announce that President Trump has appointed Craig Trainor as Acting Assistant Attorney General for the C…
Michelle Olsen retweeted
Tonight, House Republicans used a procedural motion to kill the impeachment of Pete Hegseth, by referring it to the Judiciary Committee.
Like other Members of Congress, Rep. Stansbury was blocked from entering the Capitol to vote due a traffic incident and a police escort of a bus during the vote. When she reached the chamber the vote had just gaveled out. She immediately filed a report of her vote of “NO” to the motion meant to kill the impeachment articles and refer them to the Judiciary Committee, as documented in the Congressional Record.
Pete Hegseth must be impeached now.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Despite this "traffic incident", 415 other members of the House were able to appear to vote.
npr.org/2026/11/10/nx-…
The date and time of the procedure was known since November 9th.
newsroomamerica.com/a/DVtz14TX8UsN…