Above the Law

Morning Docket: 02.25.26

* Majority of Supreme Court justices skip out on Trump’s State of the Union. [Daily Beast]

* Isaac Hayes estate secures settlement in copyright dispute with Trump campaign over unauthorized use of the singer’s work. [Rolling Stone]

* Judges want control of crumbling judicial infrastructure. [ABA Journal]

* Court blocks government access to Washington Post reporter’s devices it seized. [Reuters]

* SEC announces new enforcement approach. [Law360]

* As technology provides a better picture of a company’s real-time situation, the whole concept managing legal risk needs to change along with it. [Catylex]

* Inquiries about tariff refunds have made life “chaotic” for trade attorneys. [National Law Journal]

Prepare For The State Of The Union — See Also

Tonight’s Rambling Will Be Legendary: Empty your cups and mental health listening to the President our country deserves.

ABA Tells Trump To Mind His Manners: It is rude to badmouth the Court just for doing their jobs, Mr. President.

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Judge VanDyke’s Dissent Looks Like A Job Application: Pick me to replace Alito! Pick me!

Judge Takes Leave From The Bench: A sober decision to make during trying times.

What Separates Rainmakers From Service Lawyers

It comes down to understanding the business of a law firm and committing to client development early, even in small ways.

Maryland Federal Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby Acknowledges Creating ‘Abusive’ Workplace

Clerks alleged Griggsby created an abusive work environment and bullied them, causing mental anguish and health issues they attributed to their clerkships.

Like Lawyers In Pompeii: Is Legal Ignoring Solutions? More Cattle And Less Hat (Part VI)

We need more thinkers who offer more substance than talk. People who look at what we can do to make using AI easier and more practical.

Arizona Republic Investigation Finds Consumer Harm, Loopholes, And Conflicts Of Interest In Arizona’s Legal Regulatory Reform

The program was intended to make legal services cheaper and more accessible for Arizona residents.

What Is Legal Analytics?

Data and AI are reshaping how decisions are made across industries, and the legal sector is no exception.

Judge Pens MAGA-Friendly Dissent That Sure Reads Like A Supreme Court Audition

'Circuit of Wackadoo'?!?! This is why judges should have editors.

NY Bar Exam Tells Applicants Stranded By Historic Blizzard To Pound Snow

Over 10,000 flights canceled? Travel bans across multiple states? Sounds like a 'You' problem according to bar examiners.

The Rural Care Crisis Is An Economic Issue, Not Just A Public Health One

During a panel at ViVE in Los Angeles, healthcare leaders outlined how access to care underpins the economic stability of rural America.

Morning Docket: 02.24.26

* NY Bar Exam’s response to snowstorm canceling flights nationwide… the show must go on! [ABA Journal]

* More FOIA suits over Biglaw Pro Bono Payola deals. [National Law Journal]

* Neal Katyal says his clients want their tariff refunds. If they get them, we’ll all surely see those rebates passed on to the consumer the same way they passed on the tariffs, right? [NPR]

* Former ICE lawyer testifies that the system is dangerously broken. See, now, here’s a lawyer abiding by his ethical duties as opposed to many, many others. [NBC News]

* Gibson Dunn loses case over former partner’s retirement pay. [Reuters]

* Thomson Reuters CoCounsel hits a million users. [Artificial Lawyer]

* State of the Union poised to get awkward for Supreme Court. [MSNow]

Where Were You During Chief Justice Robert’s Humiliation? — See Also

“I’ll Never Forget This” To “An Embarrassment” In A Year’s Time: Trump shamed the hell out of Republican justices that didn’t see it his way.

Aileen Cannon Knows Better Than To Go Against Trump: Nothing say “checks and balances” like protecting the president!

Law Student Dams Car Into The Hoover: The apparent terrorist attack leaves far more questions than answers.

Bad Time To Be The Example: Tech accountability case gets sidelined by lack of tech accountability.

State Supreme Justice Trades Gavel For Chalkboard: Finally, a Con Law professor that knows their stuff!

Law School Lurks Behind This Olympic Gold Medal Career

He's not just a skating dad.

Why High-Trust Contracts Closed Faster In 2025, Without Being Simpler

Speed and simplicity do not always go together.

ABA’s Defunct Diversity In Law School Standard Moves Toward Getting Repealed

This looks to be the first time the ABA will repeal a standard in full.