by RG | May 15, 2025 | above the law
(Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)On April 25, the FBI perpwalked a sitting judge out of her own courthouse for the crime of aggravated directing her own courtroom. FBI Director Kash Patel posted a photo of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan’s arrest, accusing her...
by RG | May 15, 2025 | above the law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by Am Law, which Biglaw firm saw the biggest increase in its compensation for all partners (CAP) in 2024? Hint: CAP went up 39.9% at this firm last year. See the answer on...
by RG | May 15, 2025 | above the law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by Am Law, which Biglaw firm saw the biggest increase in its compensation for all partners (CAP) in 2024? Hint: CAP went up 39.9% at this firm last year. See the answer on...
by RG | May 14, 2025 | above the law
It’s not exactly news to say that the collective mental health of the legal profession has been strained for years — but are things starting to get better? The results of the ALM 2025 Mental Health Survey seem to indicate that while some severe stressors remain,...
by RG | May 14, 2025 | above the law
Biglaw firms who gave in to Trump suffered a scathing 60 Minutes piece and key talent defections, so they’ve decided upon a new tactic: pretending they never made a deal at all! It does not appear to be working. Meanwhile, Justice David Souter died, reminding everyone...
by RG | May 14, 2025 | above the law
Across five of the most closely watched federal appellate cases of the past year, a striking pattern has emerged: courts are grappling with cutting-edge questions at the intersection of constitutional doctrine, statutory interpretation, and contemporary social and...
