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Bob Loeb

@bobloeb.bsky.social
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Appellate advocate; partner at @Orrick; former DOJ Civil Appellate; @UChicagoLaw alum. Disclaimers: aad.orrick.com

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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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...
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I like her starfleet jacket
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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.
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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...
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The Complicated Masculinity of Abdul El-Sayed
Over a year ago, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met the political commentator Hasan Piker at the Hype Recreation Center in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, for a live online conversation hosted...
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Capital Weather @capitalweather.com · 28/08/2026
See our full compilation of eclipse photos here: capitalweather.com/photos-cloud... -- Thanks to all of you who shared!
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Photos: Clouds part and make way for deep lunar eclipse
Clouds parted just in time for DC-area skywatchers to see the Moon turn a subtle copper during a deep lunar eclipse.
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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...
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A freak injury almost led to amputation. Now he’s a big leaguer (Gift Article)
Exactly 1,117 days after the Nationals’ Erik Tolman thought he was losing his foot, he brushed it across an MLB mound for the first time.
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
More big moves in appellate-world www.law.com/americanlawy...
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Paul Weiss Taps Goodwin Partner to Head Supreme Court Practice | Law.com
“Willy is a standout appellate advocate and one of the most respected lawyers in the appellate bar,” Paul Weiss chairman Scott Barshay said.
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Yikes. Hope you get through this quickly and fully recover.
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Roger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
"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...
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The Wrong Kind of American
The Trump White House needed me—until the fact that I am trans became public.
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Orin Kerr @orinkerr.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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....
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Denverite @berg8311.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A couple more gems for anyone interested
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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Talking Heads - Burning Down The House
ALT: Talking Heads - Burning Down The House
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Today from the 11th Circuit, a story of a father and daughter ... media.ca11.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub...
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
We heard the organist play inside (practicing for later in the day); it was pretty remarkable.
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
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...
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38 - Amy Roma: The Regulatory Roadmap for Advanced Nuclear
YouTube video by Advanced Nuclear
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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...
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Gilead Sciences Secures Landmark California Supreme Court Victory, Eliminating Nearly 23,000 "Duty to Innovate" Cases
The ruling rejects a first-of-its-kind “duty to innovate” theory of product liability that presented an existential threat to innovators.
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
"haven't spent much time internally on offers" suggests that either there are not many offers or at least not many serious ones. That there are not better offers says a lot about how the league views CJ as a defensive liability.
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
What is your quick assessment
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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 ..."
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Attorney Advocacy Rankings from 200 Federal Circuit Opinions
When 50 recent, published opinions from each of four appellate circuits were thrown together for an attorney performance analysis, certain attorneys came to the top of the pack of the 200 case set.
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
wordle may have had its jump the shark moment
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
They tried that Sunday (which I thought was a great idea), but another late inning loss. Griffin is reliable, though, whatever inning he pitches.
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The NL is taking care of that by going quickly 3 up, 3 down.
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
As seen on the @theathletic.com the last couple of days… @washwizards.bsky.social @davidaldridgedc.bsky.social
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
That is one a do regret, especially with the Ruiz renaissance (Ford's struggles). I just looked Ferrer numbers; he isnt perfect (a pretty high WHIP), but certainly far better than anyone on the current crop of relivers.
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
"gave away" = traded for some decent prosects/players. Hunter Harvey-->Cayden Wallace (Wallace is our future at 3B: .298 / 17 HR / .922 OPS in 2026) Dylan Floro-->Andrés Chaparro Robert Garcia--> Nathaniel Lowe Kyle Finnegan-->Josh Randall (promoted to Harrisburg) Jose Ferrer-->Harry Ford
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Feel free to boo any and all Phillies; I would just not signal him out as some sort of egotistical bad guy. And he did help win a world series here while giving his best to the team; so a modicum of graciousness and respect may be worth considering.
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The Nats traded him away, and then did not pursue him in free agency. Then he signed with the team most interested in him (in the absence of a Nats offer). And he has never said anything negative or disrespectful about the Nats or its fans (under like Harper). How is that a reason to boo him?
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
There is a reason he is getting the big bucks
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
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Drake Looking at Phone
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
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.
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Michael Scott's Boom! Dad Joke
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
If you have time in the morning, head to Foster's (which is closer to Durham) and get breakfast, including their amazing scones. www.fostersmarket.com
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HOME — FOSTERS MARKET
We are a family owned neighborhood restaurant that has been part of the Durham Community for over 30 years, We serve a Kick Ass Breakfast, Brunch, Over the top Sandwiches and Salads, EVERYTHING made i...
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Devers?
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Butter is right in the name. But 6, yikes.
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
What a fun team!
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
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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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
www.instagram.com/reel/DZe4NFb...
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
I love Ernie, but it could also be Walter Payton.
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Raffi Melkonian @rmfifthcircuit.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
So what prevents like the FBI from setting up an AI and collecting confessions?
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Israeli Couscous became Pearled Couscous. Now it repackaged as Organic Couscous
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
You mean not loyal enough
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Plainly, there are a lot a crazy Knicks fans with way too much money
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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...
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Cory Booker @corybooker.com · 31/05/2026
Wisdom from an extraordinarily emotionally aware child. op: @drelishagoldstein
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The prior management and coaches are looking worse day by day in comparison to the new regime--which is actually able to help players improve (what a concept!)
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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Seinfeld: Not That There's Anything Wrong With That
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Are you expecting a rain delay?
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Any intel as to why the only access road to the BWI Amtrak station was blocked in both directions this afternoon?
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Bob Loeb @bobloeb.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Congratulations!
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