Judge Richard A. Posner Has Died. His Influence in Law Was Beyond Compare.
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He was the most-cited legal scholar of the latter half of the 20th century and an unapologetic iconoclast, favoring pragmatism over judicial tradition. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 1 lean right, 1 are not rated.
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Richard Posner, longtime federal judge and 'prolific' University of Chicago legal scholar, dies at 87
<p>Richard Posner, a former federal appellate judge and University of Chicago law scholar who became one of the most cited legal scholars of the 20th century, died Tuesday.</p><p>His death was confirmed by the University of Chicago. He was 87.</p><p>Posner made it known he...
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Richard Posner, former federal appellate judge in Chicago, dies at 87, University of Chicago says
A man considered one of the most influential legal scholars of his time has died. Richard Posner was a former federal appellate judge in Chicago and a longtime faculty member at the University of Chicago Law School.
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Judge Richard A. Posner Has Died. His Influence in Law Was Beyond Compare.
He was the most-cited legal scholar of the latter half of the 20th century and an unapologetic iconoclast, favoring pragmatism over judicial tradition. He was 87.
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Judge Richard Posner, RIP
A 2007 debate provoked by Judge Richard Posner anticipated the current controversy over judicial power in Israel.
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