by RG | Mar 2, 2026 | above the law
DOJ Drops Defense Of Biglaw Bullying Executive Orders: See what happens when you’re actually willing to fight in court? Political Appointments For Law Students? Political purity tests for law jobs! The Early Bird Gets The Litigation Finance Knowledge: Make the most...
by RG | Mar 2, 2026 | above the law
Right now is a tough time to be a federal judge. While the judiciary has long been (naively) thought of as the neutral branch, judges with steadfast commitment to upholding the Constitution have been facing serious consequences. By consequences I don’t mean being...
by RG | Mar 2, 2026 | above the law
If you thought 2026 might finally be the year Biglaw got a break from “unprecedented events,” think again. Major firms across the Middle East are quietly preparing evacuation plans after Iranian missile and drone attacks disrupted airspace, damaged infrastructure, and...
by RG | Mar 2, 2026 | above the law
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)During his State of the Union address, Donald Trump thought he was being clever. He challenged the Democrats in the chamber: “If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support: The first duty of the American...
by RG | Mar 2, 2026 | above the law
Well, well, well. Would you look at that? After months of bluster, threats, and performative chest-thumping, the Trump administration is reportedly slinking away from its own unconstitutional tantrum. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Department of Justice “as...
by RG | Mar 2, 2026 | above the law
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Some of the feedback is that our aggressive persona puts certain clients off. It slightly bemuses me that you would go out and hire a litigation firm that’s not regarded as aggressive. At the point of...