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Chief Justice Roberts Stares Into The Abyss — See Generally

Chief Justice Roberts Relishes Role As President's Favorite Doormat: John Roberts traded his credibility so Trump could hold press conferences calling the Chief "very unpatriotic." But Don't Call It A Comeback: And don't mistake his tariffs opinion -- or those of Barrett and Gorsuch either -- as a redemption arc. They only put their foot down when Trump's actions started hurting their buddies. New York Bar Examiners Tell Blizzard-Stranded Applicants To Show Up Or Else: Over 10,000 flights canceled? Travel bans across multiple states? Bar examiners remained unmoved. Judge Cannon Sides With Trump, And In Other News, Water Is Wet: Judge buries report detailing the evidence of Trump's criminal charges because she knows where her bread is buttered. Ninth Circuit Says Size Doesn't Matter: Appeals court smacks down fee-shaming of small law firms. Your AI Prompts May... Or May Not... Be Privileged: Competing decisions over AI and privilege mean your legal brainstorming sessions with a chatbot might end up in discovery. Welcome to the future. Maurene Comey Lands Partner Gig: James Comey's daughter makes partner at a law firm after being unceremoniously drummed out of the DOJ by a vindictive administration.