Above the Law

Could There Be A ‘Soft Opening’ Of H.R. 1 Medicaid Changes?

Experts are split on whether H.R. 1 Medicaid changes in 2027 will roll out gradually or on schedule.

Morning Docket: 03.27.26

* Do you know who won the 2020 presidential election? Because this Trump judicial nominee doesn’t! [National Law Journal]

* UK voting to restrict jury trials. [Roll on Friday]

* Anthropic already secures legal victory in “what the hell is wrong with the Pentagon” case. [Law360]

* Google is not due diligence says department of duh. [Law.com]

* Maduro needs legal bills paid. [PBS]

* “White & Case employee claims he was photographed naked while unconscious at firm retreat” [Legal Cheek]

* Georgia would like its ballots back. [Reuters]

Justices Barrett And Gorsuch Have Fallen Out Of Favor — See Also

Trump Nominateith, Trump Complaineth When He Doesn’t Get His Way: Trump got big mad at his justices at the National Republican Congressional Committee dinner.

And Then There Were Eight: Which of these lawyers is most in need of a disbarment?

Michael Flynn Grabs ‘Em By The Treasury: To the tune of $1.25M.

Litigant Swears Up And Down She Isn’t Zooming In From Behind The Wheel: The live footage suggests otherwise.

Jay Clayton’s SDNY Throws ICE Under The Bus: Credibility still matters.

The Biggest Law Firm Partnership Class Ever

A good year for those trying to grab the legal industry's brass ring.

The Laws Of Unintended Consequences

That's the signpost up ahead. Your next stop, the Girardi Zone.

How Savvy Lawyers Balance AI Innovation With AI Responsibility

Are law firms sacrificing long-term expertise for short-term gains?

Stop Networking. Start Showing Up.

If you want to build a practice, focus less on finding new people and more on becoming someone worth finding.

Biglaw’s FOMO Talent Anxiety Now Comes With $50K Signing Bonuses For 1Ls

Law firms that tried to hold the line are caving in fast as rivals snap up future associates.

DOJ Agrees To Let Michael Flynn Loot Treasury To The Tune Of $1.25M

The grift goes on and on.

Exclusive: Smokeball And Thomson Reuters Partner To Integrate CoCounsel Legal AI With Practice Management Platform

The partnership represents a significant move in the convergence of practice management and legal research.

Another Defendant Gets Caught Lying To A Judge From Behind The Wheel

You know we can see you, right?

The Ethics 8: Which Trump Administration Lawyer Most Deserves To Lose Their License?

The field narrows.

The Path To AI Maturity: What Leaders Should Consider In The Coming Year

AI is rapidly becoming an everyday reality. This CLE webinar will provide insights on how to get ahead of the transforming AI legal landscape.

Jay Clayton’s SDNY Throws ICE Under The Bus To Save Face In Court

SDNY scrambles to preserve its reputation by pinning a major litigation error on another agency.

Trump Says Justices Barrett & Gorsuch ‘Sicken’ Him

What have you done for me lately?