by RG | Jun 1, 2026 | above the law
Why do Supreme Court justices serve for life? That’s not an invitation to debate the meaning of the good behavior clause, I mean… why life? The elementary school civics answer is that the Framers wanted to shield the judiciary from the whims of politicians retaliating...
by RG | Jun 1, 2026 | above the law
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)President Donald Trump insists that personal relationships make all the difference in the world. For example, Trump insisted that Roy Cohn was his “closest friend.” Until Cohn was diagnosed with AIDS. Then, Trump cut Cohn off....
by RG | Jun 1, 2026 | above the law
For generations, law firm reputation rested on pedigree. Where you went to school. Who you trained under. Which logo sat on your letterhead. Reputation was earned slowly and spent broadly. Once established, it carried weight long after the original achievement. That...
by RG | May 31, 2026 | above the law
If The Chambers Are A-Rockin’ Don’t Come A-Knockin’: A federal district court judge was caught having sex in her chambers with a high-ranking police official and then lying about it. judicial complaint. Her fellow judges issued a private reprimand, scrubbing the...
by RG | May 29, 2026 | above the law
Selendy Gay Springs Money On Their Associates!: This boutique pays out the big bucks! The Climate Scoreboard Is Out!: See where the biggest names in Biglaw rank on climate work. Attempted Swatting At Amy Coney Barrett’s Home: Dangerous time to be a judge. Trump Gets...
by RG | May 29, 2026 | above the law
Some lawyers are lucky and rarely, if ever, need to deal with clients who do not pay their bills. However, the vast amount of attorneys will invariably face a client that has not paid their bills and seems unlikely to do so in the future. If the matter a lawyer is...
