“262. Sports Bets, Swaps, and the Kalshi Mess: Kalshi claims that it’s exempt from state gambling laws because its sports contracts are federal ‘swaps’; Three circuits have already divided, and the Supreme Court will soon have to step in.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site.

“Pardon-Proof Accountability; Job One: Get the money back.” You can access the new episode of Slate’s “Amicus” podcast via this link.

“Judicial Notice (11.08.26): Elections Have Consequences; A fired Sidley associate headed to Congress, four new Democrats on the Texas Supreme Court, and 40 Weil refugees bound for Kirkland.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.

“Stephen Miller and the Roy Cohn Presidency; It is not likely to end well”: Bob Bauer has this post at the “Executive Functions” Substack site.