Above the Law

The Trump Administration Is Still Making Immigration Rules

Three months is plenty of time to do damage.

Biglaw Firm Announces Disappointing Year-End Bonuses

UPDATE: The firm has amended their bonus policy, and it's much friendlier to associates.

Trump Fed Nomination Catches COVID

Like so many Americans, Judy Shelton’s hopes for a spot on the Fed are on life support.

Morning Docket: 11.19.20

* A Florida woman, who allegedly pretended to be a lawyer, has been sentenced to four years in prison. Did she say her name was “Jerry Gallo“? [Tampa Bay Times]

* The FBI is purportedly investigating the Attorney General of Texas for alleged improprieties. [Hill]

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A Big Day For Judges — See Also

Some Judges Are Singing And Dancing: Federal judges deliver fantastic Hamilton parody.

Some Judges Are Testy: Judge Leon isn’t happy with any of this case.

Some Judges Are Just Confused: Judge Brann eyes Rudy with normal scrutiny.

And Some Judges Have Promising Clerks: Justice Alito clerk joining Biden White House.

On The History Of Court Packing

Will history repeat itself? Depends on these Georgia Senate runoffs...

Crying Is Healthy

I cry at least once a week. Crying is an incredibly healthy way of releasing stress, grief, and anxiety. It's not weakness, it's strength. Find a safe spot and let it rip!

Judge Tosses Hank Greenberg’s Lawsuit Against Eliot Spitzer, Insults Him To His Face

The former AIG CEO is too blinded by hatred and rage to see any similarities between himself and the libidinous former governor.

Virtual Mediations Are Fairly Effective

Virtual mediations have been fruitful for a number of reasons.

If You Agree To Your Partner Being A Parent To Your Child, Beware Of The No ‘Take-Backsies’ Rule

Courts are increasingly recognizing that families take many forms.

Wrecking Ball Rudy Strikes Again

What the hell was that?

Biden Names Former Alito Clerk, Ex-Cravath Associate As White House Counsel

This is an interesting career move.

Biglaw Firm Pushes First-Year Start Date To Summer 2021

Oof! Are other law firms considering doing the same thing?

Kasowitz Suing Its Janitors Just In Time For The Holidays

Timing is a big part of litigation and this... isn't great timing.

Partner Out At Magic Circle Firm Following Internal Investigation

Not much is known about what led up to his retirement.