Above the Law

It Is Not Only Alright To Shame, And Ultimately Ostracize, Your MAGA Relatives, It Is Your Patriotic Duty As An American

As Thanksgiving approaches, remember you are not obliged to spend time with anyone you don't enjoy spending time with.

Congress Should Establish, Fund New Quantum Tech Initiative To Beat China: Panel

The 2025 annual US-China Commission report also urges lawmakers bolster funding to the US Space Force to establish ‘space superiority’ against the PLA.

Morning Docket: 11.19.25

* Meta survives social media antitrust action because TikTok exists. Which it doesn’t legally, but the administration has refused to comply with the law so… good news for Meta. [New York Times]

* Court orders former couple to bid for custody of dog. If that doesn’t work, she should try threatening to cut it in half. [ABA Journal]

* Trump administration targets whistleblower protections. [Reuters]

* Pillsbury Winthrop hit with data breach. [Law360]

* The argument against releasing the Epstein Files lays out why grand jury materials are normally kept secret. [Vox]

* How might Ashurst and Perkins Coie merger impact Asia? [Law.com International]

Bonus Season Has Begun! — See Also

Cravath Is Spreading Some Holiday Cheer!: Nothing brightens the spirit like some green!

And They Aren’t The Only Ones!: McKool Smith, Paul Hastings and Cadwalader line their associates’ pockets with cash!

A Disbarment Long Fought For: The profession wishes you adieu, Josh Kindred!

Praying For Hallucinations: Is AI or human error to blame for this misreading of Jones?

Will The ABA Finally Get Rid Of Its Diversity Requirements: Been on its last legs for a while now.

Paul Hastings Is First Biglaw Firm To Match Cravath’s Generous Bonus Scale

One of the most profitable firms in the world is on board with Cravath's bonuses.

Associates Get A Kool Special Thanksgiving Bonus

In addition to the usual year-end bonuses, that is.

ABA Diversity And Inclusion Standard Looks Like It’s On Its Last Legs

It has been on pause since February.

Perkins Coie’s Leader Says Trump’s Executive Order Had Nothing To Do With Its Merger Decision

Who cares about Trump? Perkins and Ashurst are already planning to go global to expand their combined footprint.

Court’s Latest Order In Elon Musk Case Includes Pretty Glaring Hallucination

Everyone knows about fake cases... but misreading existing cases is much more dangerous.

The Best Law Schools For Family Law (2025)

If you're interested in family law, you need to see this list.

Parental Leave 101 For Managers

Managers make or break parental leave experiences yet rarely are trained on the topic. What do they (and law firms) need to know?

Former MAGA Judge Josh Kindred Finally Gets The Disbarment He So Richly Deserves

How fast *can* you ruin a lifetime appointment?

Bonus Season Reminder: Where To Read And How To Contact Above The Law

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3 Questions For A Law School Admissions Expert (Part II)

Both pragmatism and resilience are essential to success in legal practice.

From ‘Who Luck’ To ‘Who’s Here?’: The TLTF Summit Continues To Excel, Even As It Expands

Produced by The Legaltech Fund, the first venture capital firm devoted exclusively to legal tech, it is a conference previously dubbed the Davos of legal tech.