by RG | Nov 6, 2026 | above the law
You probably think the top of the Biglaw pay pyramid has a Manhattan address — and historically, that’s accurate, but things are changing. According to Major, Lindsey & Africa’s 2026 Partner Compensation Survey, Silicon Valley partners reported average 2025...
by RG | Nov 6, 2026 | above the law
We all know ICE officers can’t be trusted. Neither can the agency that heads up most of Trump’s anti-migrant activities. Every murder by immigration officers is immediately greeted with self-justifying lies about “threats” to officers. Every assault gets the same...
by RG | Nov 6, 2026 | above the law
In a recent conversation about hiring, someone told me they wanted a lawyer who could use AI and judge the work it produced. I understood the concern. An experienced lawyer could learn the tool and draw on years of practice to check its answers. A new lawyer might be...
by RG | Nov 6, 2026 | above the law
Most litigators know that judges often encourage parties to settle disputes rather than continue litigating them. This makes sense in many circumstances. Settlements can save litigants money, conserve judicial resources, and provide parties with certainty that they...
by RG | Nov 6, 2026 | above the law
* Bar examiner arrested, accused of routinely manipulating scores to take points from passing exams and give them to failing ones. [KARK] * Rep. Jamie Raskin confirms plans to dig into Biglaw cowardice. [The New Republic] * Harmeet Dhillon steps down, leaving the...
by RG | Nov 5, 2026 | above the law
Texas Republican Mayes Middleton ran for attorney general as “MAGA Mayes,” which was sort of like running as “Tommy the Asbestos King” circa 1980. After years of success, the brand no longer held much appeal. Having pitched voters that he would “use every resource and...
