Above the Law

Retiring Partners Should Relinquish Prized Offices

We all have to downsize sometime.

Trump’s Anti-Migrant Surge Is Now A Mudslide That’s Wiping Out What’s Left Of His DOJ

From the shit-rolls-downhill dept

Industry Bullish On DoC Draft License Process For Novel Space Activities

The Office of Space Commerce certification process would be voluntary for industry, due to the fact that congressional authorization would be required for the imposition of any new regulations.

Morning Docket: 04.03.26

* With Pam Bondi out as AG, is it possible the Department of Justice will bend even further to Donald Trump’s will? Maybe! [Bloomberg Law]

* Todd Blanche is taking over the DOJ on an interim basis… so about those Epstein files. [CNN]

* DLA Piper’s going to trial! Over pregnancy discrimination claims. [Reuters]

* American Bar Association backs firms targeted by Executive Orders because of that whole rule of law thing. [ABA Journal]

* Judge Emil Bove asked to recuse himself. Let’s see how that works out! [Law.com]

The President: Convicted Felon And…Rapper? — See Also

Trump Team Fights Incitement Charge By Invoking The Spirit Of Hip-Hop: He made sure to imagine all hypothetical rappers were White.

And There Goes Pam Bondi: Wow, a member of The Trump Team getting kicked out when they’re not useful anymore? Quick, check the Dow!

Ty Cobb States The Obvious: He thinks its time to invoke the 25th amendment.

Once, Twice, Five Times A Prosecutorial Error: Deborah Leslie got caught citing cases that didn’t exist to prevent a murder retrial.

The Law Firms Looking To Expand Their Office Space

There has to be somewhere to put all the lawyers firms are requiring to come into the office.

In AI-Powered Brand Deal, Harvey Partners With Yet Another Harvey — You Know, Its Other Namesake

Using its proprietary AI technology, Harvey will digitally resurrect actor Jimmy Stewart to serve as the company’s newest brand ambassador.

Trump Argued He’s Like A Rapper, Federal Judge Dropped Bars In Response

Will the Real Bloated Shady please stand up?

AI For Government Legal Teams — What’s Possible?

Learn how government legal teams are modernizing responsibly and transforming their work.

Pam Bondi… You’re Fired!

Bye bye Bondi, as the administration axes one of its most loyal.

FIFA Fan Festivals In New Jersey: Different Parks, Different Risks, Same Security Expectations?

The uncomfortable truth is that 'festival vibes' do not replace serious planning.

Atlanta Prosecutor Repeatedly Cites Non-Existent Cases To Avoid Murder Retrial

In literal matters of life and death, go over your damned work.

The Lawyer Who Never Went Home

At some point, you realize something important: your cases don’t need you to suffer. They need you to think.

Biglaw Firm Doubles Down On Pro Bono, And Lets The Billable Chips Fall Where They May

Munger Tolles understands the mission.