by RG | Mar 20, 2026 | above the law
Often, learning about the law feels more like a history class than preparation to be a lawyer. The average 1L spends hours upon hours memorizing the dates and facts of cases that aren’t even good law anymore — otherwise known as studying Constitutional law. To...
by RG | Mar 20, 2026 | above the law
“Oyez” is part of the traditional call at the Supreme Court at the beginning of each session. From what language is “oyez” derived? Hint: The word is part of the call to attention in the U.S. Supreme Court, but it is also common in courts in Great Britain. See the...
by RG | Mar 20, 2026 | above the law
Ed. note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Federal judge blocks Arkansas’ Ten Commandments law; The state’s attorney...
by RG | Mar 20, 2026 | above the law
Now we move on to part the second part of our annual bracket. If you just arrived, we’re voting to determine which of the administration’s ethically challenged attorneys are most in need of a swift kick in the law license. Courts have already documented multiple...
by RG | Mar 20, 2026 | above the law
It was mere days ago that we were discussing an interesting lawsuit brought by the American Academy of Pediatrics, among others, challenging RFK Jr. and HHS for violating the Administrative Procedures Act in making changes to the CDC’s ACIP panel and immunization...
by RG | Mar 20, 2026 | above the law
* James Comey subpoenaed in “grand conspiracy” investigation. [Reuters] * Simpson Thacher missed a deadline and now client’s merger could collapse. [Roll on Friday] * Non-equity partners aren’t loving it. [Bloomberg Law News] * New Antitrust chief tells staff not to...
