by RG | Jun 17, 2026 | above the law
We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run. — Amara’s Law Lots of predictions and prognostications are going around these days about how AI will impact legal. But if our experience with, of all...
by RG | Jun 17, 2026 | above the law
In April, the Justice Department wrote the court, arguing that Donald Trump needed to have the unilateral authority to destroy national monuments and build a new vanity ballroom project without any congressional oversight because attending events “on the White House...
by RG | Jun 17, 2026 | above the law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! How much did Kirkland & Ellis increase its associate ranks in 2025, outstripping the Am Law 100 average of 3%? Hint: The strategy for increasing the associate ranks is built on lateral hires as...
by RG | Jun 17, 2026 | above the law
Warren LLP Matches The Milbank Salary Scale: The firm is rewarding their associates handsomely! Yetter Coleman Milbank Matches And Is Looking For Clerks: The judicial clerkship bonus is up to $145,000! Using AI To Work On Your Biglaw Resume?: LLM black boxes may spit...
by RG | Jun 16, 2026 | above the law
Cold Truth Coming From The NYT: Their editorial board says Todd Blanche isn’t fit for office. Honestly, Nevermind: DOJ lawyer still gets hit with ethics complaint for trying to capitalize off the failed slush fund. Mind Your Networking: Here are some tips for making...
by RG | Jun 16, 2026 | above the law
Some lawyers think they are great networkers because they know a lot of people. They go to breakfasts, lunches, bar events, fundraisers, and conferences. They collect business cards, shake hands, and stay visible. That is not networking. That’s just activity. Real...
