by RG | Jan 2, 2026 | above the law
* Elon Musk’s lawyer is a clown. Seriously (though no red nose). [The Independent] * Trump says he’s removing the National Guard units he illegally deployed before. [Reuters] * Law firms increasing billing rates. [Wall Street Journal] * State judges will now join...
by RG | Jan 2, 2026 | above the law
Happy New Year! One Biglaw firm recently made sure that almost everyone at the firm was able to ring in 2026 with some really great news — for their bank accounts. Sources tell us that management at Norton Rose Fulbright — a firm that brought in $2,436,258,000 gross...
by RG | Jan 2, 2026 | above the law
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by RG | Jan 2, 2026 | above the law
I’m on my way to Las Vegas for CES. Just like every year for the past seven, I’m starting my January by attending the preeminent global tech event where among a few other things, AI may be discussed. I’ll bring you my observations, thoughts, and usual skepticism. And...
by RG | Jan 2, 2026 | above the law
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by RG | Jan 2, 2026 | above the law
Many readers of Above the Law eagerly await news about annual bonuses around the end of the year. Most Biglaw law firms award those bonuses based on seniority and perhaps other performance-based metrics. Some smaller law firms also have institutionalized year-end...
