by RG | Feb 9, 2026 | above the law
Another day, another federal judge having to explain to the Trump administration that court orders are not optional suggestions. This time, the lecture came from Judge Matthew Kennelly of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, who found that...
by RG | Feb 9, 2026 | above the law
Momentum dies when teams treat every decision like it is irreversible. Why Product Lawyers Need a Better Decision LensIn-house product counsel spend a surprising amount of time untangling slow decisions. Not because the legal issues are complex. Not because the team...
by RG | Feb 8, 2026 | above the law
Back in September, Bloomberg flagged an email exchange between Paul Weiss partner Mitchell Webber and Jeffrey Epstein addressing “The question is: what would happen if one were to transport a minor for sex — or transport oneself with the intent to have sex with a...
by RG | Feb 8, 2026 | above the law
DOJ Lawyer Invites Judge To Hold Her In Contempt Just To Get Some Rest: Government attorney called out the challenges preventing her from complying with court orders and begs for rest. The DOJ immediately fired her. Brad Karp Era Ends At Paul Weiss: Paul Weiss...
by RG | Feb 6, 2026 | above the law
Trial lawyer Rich Ruohonen is in Italy with Team USA, hoping to pad the nation’s medal count this year. What event is Ruohonen participating in? Hint: At 54, Ruohonen is also hoping to become the oldest U.S. Winter Olympian to medal. See the answer on the next page....
by RG | Feb 6, 2026 | above the law
GOP Wants Investigation Of Justice Jackson Because She Attended The Grammys: Attending because she was nominated for best audio book isn’t enough of an excuse for these people. Epstein Victim Was A Biglaw Attorney Turned “Recruiter”: At one point, Epstein gave her...
