by RG | Jan 9, 2026 | above the law
* M&A lawyers see busy year ahead. [Reuters] * Recent judicial nominees can’t give a straight answer about January 6. That said, Trump nominees haven’t been able to give a straight answer to “is segregation unconstitutional” for years. [Balls and Strikes] * An...
by RG | Jan 8, 2026 | above the law
“Too many judges think that they’re better than other people,” writes Fifth Circuit Judge James Ho in a new piece for the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy. “Too many judges have an overinflated view of their intelligence and their abilities.” For my money,...
by RG | Jan 8, 2026 | above the law
A classic archetype of right-wing media is the ostensible “Democrat” expert who appears like clockwork to tell conservative audiences that even this ole liberal has to admit that the Republicans got this right! They bring unearned credibility based on their — presumed...
by RG | Jan 8, 2026 | above the law
Judge Ho Attacks Judges With “Overinflated Intelligence”: Stop hitting yourself. Attorney Indicted On 91 Felony Counts: That’s a lot of stalking! Vibes Can’t Get You That Far: Another hopeful fails to make U.S. Attorney. All Eyes On Them: See if you can guess the most...
by RG | Jan 8, 2026 | above the law
Former Ohio legal aid attorney Matthew Nicholas Currie, 50, is facing a mountain of felony charges for what prosecutors say is a disturbing stalking campaign of a teenager and other women. The charges include 40 counts of voyeurism; 49 counts of illegal use of a minor...
by RG | Jan 8, 2026 | above the law
Whether you’re cross-examining or putting forth an expert witness, effectively managing their testimony is a difficult task.Experts must garner the respect of the judge and jury while also defending their own credibility — a precarious balancing act, particularly when...
