To me it seems that the practical application of the US legal system appears to be wildly evolving in all manner of directions lately rather than ossifying. But

To me it seems that the practical application of the US legal system appears to be wildly evolving in all manner of directions lately rather than ossifying. But I am also not a law student. The populace certainly appears to be preoccupied with other areas of focus than what is discussed here I'll grant you that. Otherwise I don't really get why things couldn't be different. Perhaps that's what you mean. Bummer.