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...
by RG | Mar 19, 2026 | above the law
Which Trump Administration Lawyers Should Lose Their License The Hardest?: Here’s your explanation on the regions. And Here’s Where You Cast Your Vote!: Who should be the biggest loser in the Giuliani division? George W. Bush Appointed Judge Reminds Trump The White...
by RG | Mar 19, 2026 | above the law
Some cases go to trial on a foundation of strong evidence. The Ohio police’s defamation suit against Afroman was not one of those cases. The case was dumb from the start; a bunch of eggshell ego-ed officers on a raid for drugs and human trafficking victims ransacked a...
