Bob Loeb

Judge Furman rules that Maureen Comey's firing violated separation of powers. Orders backpay. Govt's arguments violate 2 centuries of SCOTUS rulings & would "unsettle the equilibrium established by this Nation's constitutional system." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

The court required them to file a pleading that satisfies 24(c) as a condition of intervention. This is that. The interesting question now is whether they'll seek an interlocutory appeal from the denial of the motion to dismiss.

Also, beef liver is really not a tasty dish, I’m sorry. If you want to campaign on the notion that everyone should eat beef liver, go ahead.

Like oh hey, 10% chance we accidentally unleashed the terminator. Sorry! But is there even a 1% chance you get flying cars and a working roomba? No there is not.

I would do away with pre-conviction pardons.

Congratulations to Kelsi Corkran @kelsi-corkran.bsky.social on today's big D.C. Circuit win, limiting immigration enforcement at places of worship. media.cadc.uscourts.gov/opinions/doc...

Ann Hornaday was a stylish and fearless film critic who taught me a lot about what the job should be. News of her death is gutting. I was honored to edit Ann in May on a piece about ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN, her obsession. She was finishing a book on it. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

#AppellateJobs #AppellateSky www.cadc.uscourts.gov/sites/cadc/f...

Will the Nationals make a waiver wire pick up? @natschatpodcast.bsky.social @spencernusbaum.bsky.social @markzuckerman.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...

This was not a good panel for Anthropic, but they did get a strong dissent from Judge Henderson, which should help when seeking en banc review. media.cadc.uscourts.gov/opinions/doc...

Congratulations to @briangoldman.bsky.social on his nomination to serve on the California Court of Appeal. Having had the honor to work with Brian at DOJ and Orrick, and knowing how brilliant, fair-minded, and thoughtful he is, I can’t imagine a better choice for the role.

It is wonderful having so many of the talented writers and reporters from what was the Washington Post, now showing their skills at the Washington Sun @washingtonsun.bsky.social washingtonsun.com/perspectives...

See our full compilation of eclipse photos here: capitalweather.com/photos-cloud... -- Thanks to all of you who shared!

Most of the time a relief pitcher coming in to pitch an inning is just routine l, but sometimes it is the culmination of an amazing story of tenacity and determination. This story by @spencernusbaum.bsky.social is truly inspirational. www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...

More big moves in appellate-world www.law.com/americanlawy...

"The wrong kind of American: The Trump White House needed me—until the fact I am trans became public." In @theatlantic.com (gift) By my @lawfaremedia.org colleague @juliacurlee.bsky.social . www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

In a chapter of my book, "The Digital Fourth Amendment," I argue that the warrant requirement should apply to searches of electronic devices at the U.S. border—at least for the devices of U.S. citizens. You can now read that chapter here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

A couple more gems for anyone interested

If you are interested in nuclear power, the current state of regulation and deployment of nuclear power (whether its light water reactor, a micro project, at sea, or in space), and the future of nuclear power, I can't recommend this interview with Amy Roma enough www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8mQ...

Orrick's appellate team secures an important California Supreme Court victory. The Court rejects plaintiffs' liability theory based on "duty to innovate" a better version of a nondefective product. www.orrick.com/en/News/2026... Opinion here: www4.courts.ca.gov/opinions/doc...

Adam Feldman analyzes greatest attorney impact in recent appellate cases: "The top of the leaderboard begins with a civil-forfeiture appeal from the Ninth Circuit. The top score is from US v. $1,106,775 in U.S. Currency, where the...team, including Alyssa Barnard-Yanni, Robert Loeb, and Orrick ..."

As seen on the @theathletic.com the last couple of days… @washwizards.bsky.social @davidaldridgedc.bsky.social

In the midst of an emergency for a client, the GC of new client in a different case (knowing of the emergency) just sent me a dad joke as a friendly distraction. Much appreciated. And an early happy Fathers Day to all you dads-may you all enjoy your dad jokes & your families on your special day.

The first report on the All Star voting is in with CJ Abrams leading at SS. @natschatpodcast.bsky.social @markzuckerman.bsky.social @spencernusbaum.bsky.social

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So what prevents like the FBI from setting up an AI and collecting confessions?

Plainly, there are a lot a crazy Knicks fans with way too much money

I don't pay much attention to most lawyer rating services. But Chambers interviews clients & lawyers in the field. So, I appreciate the high ranking of our Orrick appellate group (chambers.com/department/o...) & my Band3 ranking. Most of all, I appreciate the generous comments from those interviewed

A big 11-0 en banc Ninth Circuit win for Orrick appellate senior associate Alyssa Barnard-Yanni (who masterfully argued this case in January, with me having the honor of serving as second chair) in this important civil forfeiture case. cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/op...

Wisdom from an extraordinarily emotionally aware child. op: @drelishagoldstein

Any intel as to why the only access road to the BWI Amtrak station was blocked in both directions this afternoon?

Adventures in labeling. All on one can: “NO SUGAR” Ok, Sugar But really there is no sugar

The new tariff challenge in now heading up on appeal to the Federal Circuit. www.orrick.com/en/insights/...

Not only that: The interpretation would also invalidate executive and judicial appointments made during the Biden Administration. Nullify two years of Democratic control of the Presidency and Congress with “one neat trick”

Other than discovering that I’m apparently John Oliver’s son, @lastweektonight.com’s deep dive into the shadow docket is really quite good: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKeq...

Random thoughts from recent travels (part II) — Almost every trip, I see travels taking call (on ear buds) in the bathroom/while using the bathroom. Why does anyone think that is ok?

Random thoughts from recent travels — At a nice hotel in Florida, I found dirty clothes in the drawers. (They hotel moved me to another room). I mentioned to a colleague and he said he had never opened a drawer at a hotel. Never!! Is that common?

So great to be able to read Barry Svrluga—one of the best sports writers in the country—again. www.nytimes.com/athletic/726...

Now quoted in Above The Law!! abovethelaw.com/2026/04/prom...

This is a truly astonishing set of facts. Just unbelievable. ecf.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/26/04...

I knew something was up when I saw Kannon enter his name into the appellate transfer portal