by RG | May 7, 2025 | above the law
I recently embarked on a project to get rid of a few of the boxes of my childhood crap that have been sitting in my parents’ basement for 30 years. That included one entire box of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures. Yes, as a boy growing up in the ’90s, it...
by RG | May 7, 2025 | above the law
The deals nine Biglaw firms struck with Donald Trump are the talk of the industry — something about craven capitulation will do that. Over the course of the deals, Trump has accumulated a $940 million war chest of pro bono payola. And though the surrendering firms try...
by RG | May 7, 2025 | above the law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! C-SPAN asked the Supreme Court to broadcast oral arguments in cases that challenge which Donald Trump executive order? Hint: Sam Feist, the network’s CEO wrote, “This case holds profound national...
by RG | May 7, 2025 | above the law
White & Case Just Lost One Of Their Highest Compensated Partners: Best of luck to Taurie Zeitzer on her own firm! Prominent Partner Jumps Paul Weiss Ship: Columbia University, his new vessel, should be happy to have him. That’s A Lot Of Trouble From A 10-Person...
by RG | May 7, 2025 | above the law
A few weeks ago, Pope Francis passed away. The next pope will be chosen by senior clergymen called cardinals. The rules are simple. Only cardinals under 80 can vote. A two-thirds majority is required to elect a new pope but if no one reaches that number after a period...
by RG | May 7, 2025 | above the law
(Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)When it comes to nominating judges, it is hard to deny that Donald Trump is a machine. He got 234 federal judges confirmed during his first term; three of those helped secure a Republican majority on the Supreme Court. This...
