Above the Law

Carrying on the tradition ... some nonfiction books for your enrichment and distraction.

The DEA recently announced the third extension of COVID-19 flexibilities for the virtual prescribing of controlled substances. Telehealth advocates applaud this move but remain hopeful for a more permanent solution in the future.

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

* With the Trump sentencing delayed, prosecutors are gearing up for the inevitable request that state crimes should be legal if the convict wins a national election. Alas, this precedent will arrive too late for Charles Manson. [NY Law Journal]

* Weil being dealt double whammy with a pair of practice leaders expected to depart. [American Lawyer]

* Matt Gaetz appointment shines new light on warnings from the Founders [Daily Report]

* New record for the youngest person to pass California bar exam, topping her own brother's previous record. [ABA Journal]

* Employers considering reversing raises now that Trump is expected to nix overtime rules. [Bloomberg Law News]

* Lawyer in Megan Thee Stallion case begs judge not to impose sanctions over missed in-person court date. [Legal Affairs and Trials]

* Penn State's plan to merge its law schools receives ABA approval. [Penn Live]

If It's Good Enough For Putin, It's Good Enough For Thomas: Igor V. Babailov has chosen his next portrait subject.

Criticism Is Good, Actually: Attacking valid criticism of the institution isn't healthy for it.

Like Picks Like: Reality TV star President elect nominates Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary.

Seeking Justice Or A Cash Out?: Unnamed plaintiff accuses Tony Buzbee of using Diddy's name to extort them.

The Finalists Are In!: Vote to determine the winner of Above the Law's 15th annual legally themed Halloween costume contest!

Did we ever see THIS justice's financial disclosures?

The litigation analytics company Lex Machina has completed what it describes as a milestone expansion of its data set of court documents.

This is the true story, of several strangers picked to serve in a cabinet.