by RG | Jan 27, 2026 | above the law
Federal judges are not known for flying off the handle. Which is why, when a federal judge announces that his patience is at an end, everyone should probably sit up straight. Enter Judge Patrick Schiltz, Chief of the District of Minnesota, a George W. Bush appointee...
by RG | Jan 27, 2026 | above the law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! In what movie does James Stewart play defense attorney Paul Biegler? Hint: The book the screenplay was based on was written by Robert Traver — the pen name of Michigan Supreme Court Justice John D....
by RG | Jan 27, 2026 | above the law
An Attempted Take-Off Turns Tragic: We send our condolences to their family and friends. Trump Administration Leaves Transportation Regulation Up To AI: No way this will pan out well. Bush-Appointed Judge Benchslaps ICE: He got so fed up that ICE followed the court...
by RG | Jan 26, 2026 | above the law
With the Supreme Court potentially poised to invalidate recent tariffs, organizations face a confusing scenario. Having clear visibility into contract terms — such as price adjustments and renegotiation provisions — is essential to navigating this volatility. Come...
by RG | Jan 26, 2026 | above the law
Trump administration lawyers have crossed ethical lines that would sink any other practitioner. They’ve lied to courts repeatedly. They’ve supported others lying under oath. They’re driving career prosecutors out of work but turning the Justice Department into a...
by RG | Jan 26, 2026 | above the law
The threat environment for federal judges is pretty awful right about now. For federal judges — ones appointed by Democrats and Republicans alike — who have presented speed bumps to Donald Trump‘s authoritarian takeover, the GOP responded with name-calling and...
