Above the Law

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.

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]

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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.

Does Sharing With ChatGPT Make It Discoverable?: Great question! Read to find out!

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)

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.

From The Special Counsel’s Office To The Campaign Trail: Former Trump Prosecutor Turns Firing Into Political Launchpad

This lawyer says his loyalty to the Constitution -- not the president -- cost him his job.

ABA Politely Tells President He Can’t Insult Judges Because He Lost Bigly

Let's see if he actually listens.

Does Asking ChatGPT A Legal Question Make It Discoverable? It Depends!

Competing decisions over AI and privilege herald a legally bumpy landscape for the next few years.

Federal Judge Accused Of Driving ‘Super Drunk’ Takes ‘Voluntary’ Leave From The Bench

Months after a 0.27 BAC arrest, the judge finally hits pause on his courtroom duties.

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.