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 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.
- The Washington PostUnited States
Richard Posner, influential and iconoclastic federal judge, dies at 87
He served nearly 36 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in Chicago and was ranked by many as second in influence only to members of the Supreme Court.
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2 outlets from United States are covering this story: The New York Times and The Washington Post. The New York Times published it first, on November 12, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Washington Post, less than an hour later.
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