by RG | Mar 2, 2026 | above the law
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)During his State of the Union address, Donald Trump thought he was being clever. He challenged the Democrats in the chamber: “If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support: The first duty of the American...
by RG | Mar 2, 2026 | above the law
Well, well, well. Would you look at that? After months of bluster, threats, and performative chest-thumping, the Trump administration is reportedly slinking away from its own unconstitutional tantrum. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Department of Justice “as...
by RG | Mar 2, 2026 | above the law
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Some of the feedback is that our aggressive persona puts certain clients off. It slightly bemuses me that you would go out and hire a litigation firm that’s not regarded as aggressive. At the point of...
by RG | Mar 2, 2026 | above the law
On February 20th, my article warning about the dangers of clients using GenAI tools and creating discoverable information was published. Unbeknownst to me, the day before the article was published, a ruling from the Southern District of New York affirmed my very...
by RG | Mar 2, 2026 | above the law
Down in the Southern District of West Virginia, four federal judges — appointed by presidents of both parties — have spent the last several weeks issuing rulings sounding the alarm over a MAGA immigration initiative dubbed “Operation Country Roads.” The policy, a...
by RG | Mar 2, 2026 | above the law
Ever since I started this column almost nine years ago, law students have reached out to me seeking advice on their careers. I welcome this contact, and anyone who wants to ask my advice on their plans or career moves should feel free to email me at...
