Law Practice
May 20, 2026
They passed a Bar. The door stays shut.
As the 9th Circuit quietly decides a case that could impact thousands of lawyers without even hearing oral argument, the question is whether merit still matters more than protecting the legal establishment's exclusive club.
Richard W. Morris
Richard W. Morris is a retired lawyer admitted in the United States Supreme Court, two U.S. states (Arizona and California), and the United Kingdom of England and Wales.
This week, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is deciding a case that could impact thousands of lawyers, and they are doing it without any oral arguments. It seems that making decisions about people's careers quietly, without discussion, has become common for this court.
Consider Robin Snyder as an example.
Robin holds two graduate degrees. She spent over 30 years working in architecture, where she wrote contracts and technical docume...
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