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Thanawala, S. (2026, November 12). Richard Posner, prolific legal scholar and outspoken appeals court judge, dies at 87. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/richard-posner-prolific-legal-scholar-and-outspoken-appeals-court-judge-dies-at-87/article_531ee6e7-395f-56e2-bb8a-3402b160402d.html
Thanawala, Sudhin. “Richard Posner, prolific legal scholar and outspoken appeals court judge, dies at 87.” Toronto Star, 12 Nov. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/richard-posner-prolific-legal-scholar-and-outspoken-appeals-court-judge-dies-at-87/article_531ee6e7-395f-56e2-bb8a-3402b160402d.html.
Thanawala, Sudhin. “Richard Posner, prolific legal scholar and outspoken appeals court judge, dies at 87.” Toronto Star, November 12, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/richard-posner-prolific-legal-scholar-and-outspoken-appeals-court-judge-dies-at-87/article_531ee6e7-395f-56e2-bb8a-3402b160402d.html.
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Judge Richard Posner, a renowned legal scholar and outspoken federal appeals court judge, passed away on November 12, 2026, at the age of 87. Posner was one of the most influential judges in the Seventh Circuit and a pioneering figure in the field of law and economics. His groundbreaking work, including the seminal book "Economic Analysis of Law" first published in 1972, has had a lasting impact on legal theory and practice. As a professor at the University of Chicago Law School, he developed the application of economics to legal issues, which continues to influence economists, legal scholars, and policymakers today. His extensive body of work covers a wide range of topics, from antitrust law and regulation to the legal aspects of intimate relationships, making him one of the most cited legal scholars in textbooks used by generations of lawyers.
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Richard Posner, a renowned legal scholar and former federal appeals court judge, died at the age of 87. Known for his prolific writings and the application of economic theory to legal issues, Posner’s work has been widely cited in legal textbooks and has significantly influenced legal education.
Richard Posner, prolific legal scholar and outspoken appeals court judge, dies at 87 (this article)This personal tribute describes the passing of Judge Richard Posner, a prominent legal scholar, professor at the University of Chicago Law School, and federal appellate judge. The author highlights Posner's foundational role in creating the field of law and economics, specifically citing his 1972 book Economic Analysis of Law and his influential 1981 appointment to the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit…
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