Above the Law

Morning Docket: 02.26.26

* Tom Goldstein convicted on tax evasion charges. [Politico]

* Hillary Clinton set to testify in Epstein probe, meanwhile an investigation reveals the DOJ hid documents related to Donald Trump’s dealings with Epstein. [Reuters]

* Biglaw vlogger quits the law. [Legal Cheek]

* Former prosecutor charged with strangling family member. [ABA Journal]

* Democrats want an explanation for DOJ firing Antitrust chief amid administration efforts to steer deals toward donors. [Law360]

* Arrest made in murder of a retired lawyer in an assisted care facility. [WGME]

* Former plaintiffs’ side lawyer facing prison for defrauding clients. [Daily Report]

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FASORP Wants To Revive Their Northwestern Case: They couldn’t even muster up any new arguments.

It Just Keeps Getting Worse For This Guy: Fix the Court filed a judicial misconduct complaint against Judge Ludington.

On This Week Of Thinking Like A Lawyer: Hot mics and “wing” style nonsense.

Tariff Turmoil Is Turning Into A Biglaw Billing Bonanza

After the Supreme Court struck down Trump's signature tariffs, clients are flooding firms in search of refunds.

Supreme Court Airs Dirty Laundry

Things get testy down at the courthouse.

The Board Briefing Mistake Even The Best GCs Still Make

Boards don’t need more information about AI. They need clarity about what it means.

Join The Resist And Unsubscribe Movement, Cancel Your Streaming And AI Services, Punch Back At Trump’s Out-Of-Control ICE

Trump responds to only one thing: the market.

After The Tariffs Meltdown, Supreme Court Justices Try Jokes Instead

From sniping to snickering: Supreme Court lightens up at oral argument.

DOJ, Ohio File Antitrust Suit Against OhioHealth Over Payer Contracts

The case highlights federal and state scrutiny of hospital consolidation and restrictive contracting practices — with potential implications for payers, patients and healthcare markets across the country.

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

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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.

The Biglaw Firms Dominating The Lateral Partner Market

Triple digit partner additions at these firms.

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.

The 2026 State Of The Union Drinking Game: The ‘Barely Invited’ Supreme Court Edition

The legal nerd's guide to drinking your way through the State of the Union.

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

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