by RG | Oct 2, 2026 | above the law
White & Case has not announced a match to the new Milbank salary scale. That’s been true for lots of firms, as the broader Biglaw world has moved at a glacial pace while litigation boutiques sprint up the compensation scorecard. And yet. A current (at least for...
by RG | Oct 2, 2026 | above the law
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It’s not new rocket science by any means. It’s the fact that they cannot prove probable cause. — Kevin Reddington, an attorney for Lindsay Clancy, arguing that prosecutors failed to establish that his client...
by RG | Oct 2, 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. “Supreme Court spotlights fight against climate action in term opener;...
by RG | Oct 2, 2026 | above the law
One of the many benefits of having a federal clerkship is the extra bonus you’ll receive if you decide to head to a Biglaw firm post-clerkship. Many elite firms really want people with highly demanding clerkship experience to work for them, and that’s why the high end...
by RG | Oct 2, 2026 | above the law
The problem with breaking the same law over and over in different jurisdictions is that lots of judges wind up taking a swing at you. After the first couple of them punch all the obvious holes in your goofy argument, the others start feeling the need to get creative....
by RG | Oct 2, 2026 | above the law
Most personal injury cases settle. That’s not a secret, and it’s not a bad thing. A good settlement can spare an injured person years of litigation, eliminate the uncertainty of a jury verdict, and provide money when it is actually needed. But there’s a mistake...
