by RG | Jun 3, 2026 | above the law
“I Think He Will, Yeah”: Trump thinks his former criminal defense attorney is doing a “very good job.” Explaining Is For Lower Courts: SCOTUS opts out of justifying Alabama’s use of racist election maps. I’m Busy, Go Talk To Me*: Biglaw firm launches AI partners for...
by RG | Jun 2, 2026 | above the law
We Love To See The Associate Compensation!: And Milbank loves setting the scale. We Have A Match!: McDermott Will & Schulte the first to match the Milbank scale! Todd Blanche Got Mossed: The DOJ’s Comey 86 prosecutions comes up with goose egg. Law Firms Are Buying...
by RG | Jun 2, 2026 | above the law
Law firms are still searching for growth, even as the legal industry faces mounting pressure from technological change, shifting client demands, and an increasingly competitive market for talent. While some firms are pursuing splashy combinations and others are...
by RG | Jun 2, 2026 | above the law
Biglaw salaries just keep going up, up, up. Much like the viral Huntrix anthem that’s been stuck in everyone’s head, compensation in the legal industry seems determined to hit ever higher notes. The only question now is which firm will be the next to join the chorus...
by RG | Jun 2, 2026 | above the law
The Manhattan office market is on track for its best year since 2000. In 2020, that sentence seemed impossible to imagine. As the global pandemic proved office workers — including, if not especially, lawyers — could generate record revenue working from home with a...
by RG | Jun 2, 2026 | above the law
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. This group of newly-elected partners reflects an extraordinary depth of talent and dedication. They have earned the confidence of both our clients and colleagues, and we are proud to recognize this significant...
