by RG | Aug 31, 2026 | above the law
Rep. James Clyburn went on “Meet the Press” this weekend and did the thing politicians almost never do: he admitted he was wrong. Specifically, wrong about Clarence Thomas. That’s a heavier admission for Clyburn than for most, because in 1991 he wasn’t a bystander to...
by RG | Aug 31, 2026 | above the law
I am wondering whether we should ask Judge Whelan to strike their praecipe to discontinue under Rule 229(c). I have never done it before but this feels like the right opportunity. Keeping it live in PA could make this easier for a dumb judge in RI. –Holland &...
by RG | Aug 31, 2026 | Law.com
U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate issued the temporary restraining order “on the basis of names that didn’t even exist and statements that didn’t even exist,” said Fifth Circuit Judge Jerry Smith. “Are you saying that we can be confident...
by RG | Aug 31, 2026 | above the law
The most important decision an AI agent makes may be the decision not to decide. As legal AI moves from answering questions to participating in transactions, we need systems that know when to stop, ask for approval, or hand the matter to a human. That sounds obvious....
by RG | Aug 31, 2026 | above the law
Suppose the United States manages to impose an economic stranglehold on Iran. Suppose Iran feels desperate by late September. The regime is beginning to wobble. Do you really think the Iranians would admit defeat and come to the negotiating table with their tale...
