- Some Thoughts On Harvey’s Launch Of ‘LAB,’ An Open-Source, Long-Horizon Benchmark For Legal…by Robert Ambrogi on May 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm
‘The goal of LAB is to provide a clear picture of how agents can be deployed to support legal work in the real world,’ the researchers write. The post Some Thoughts On Harvey’s Launch Of […]
- State Of Rule Of Law The Worst It’s Been In A Decade, Experts Sayby Chris Williams on May 21, 2026 at 5:47 pm
In other news, water is wet. The post State Of Rule Of Law The Worst It’s Been In A Decade, Experts Say appeared first on Above the Law.
- Court rules against cruise lines in Cuban confiscation caseby Amy Howe on May 21, 2026 at 5:18 pm
More than 65 years after the confiscation by Cuba’s communist government of assets owned by U.S. businesses there, the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a U.S. business that is seeking to […]
- Court sidesteps death-row IQ disputeby Amy Howe on May 21, 2026 at 5:05 pm
The Supreme Court on Thursday left in place a ruling by a federal appeals court in favor of an Alabama man who has been on that state’s death row for more than two decades. In a one-sentence, […]
- The Law Firms Where Women Associates Are Actually Happy (2026)by Staci Zaretsky on May 21, 2026 at 5:02 pm
Even as firms go quiet on DEI amid political pressure, some still manage to support and retain women lawyers. The post The Law Firms Where Women Associates Are Actually Happy (2026) appeared first on […]
- From Defending Spend To Managing Itby wlim on May 21, 2026 at 4:14 pm
[Sponsored] How PERSUIT is changing the conversation between Legal and the business. The post From Defending Spend To Managing It appeared first on Above the Law.
- Judge Shreds Trump Demand To Destroy Official Recordsby Liz Dye on May 21, 2026 at 3:33 pm
It didn’t work for Nixon, but it might work for us… The post Judge Shreds Trump Demand To Destroy Official Records appeared first on Above the Law.
- Time Management Is Not About Time. It Is About Judgment.by Frank Ramos on May 21, 2026 at 2:42 pm
What young lawyers need to learn before the calendar takes over. The post Time Management Is Not About Time. It Is About Judgment. appeared first on Above the Law.
- From Destroyers To Drones, How A Europe-Led Coalition Aims To Open The Strait Of Hormuzby Tim Martin – Breaking Defense on May 21, 2026 at 2:03 pm
The initiative, led by the UK and France, would only begin once a ceasefire has been declared but could involve 40 nations. The post From Destroyers To Drones, How A Europe-Led Coalition Aims To Open […]
- Court puts off deciding whether to consider $5 million verdict against Trump – yet againby Amy Howe on May 21, 2026 at 1:13 pm
When the justices meet for their private conference on Thursday, there is one high-profile petition for review they will not consider, even though it has been fully briefed since late January: an […]
- More opinions on the wayby Kelsey Dallas on May 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Plus, how much does oral argument tell us about the court’s eventual ruling?
- Morning Docket: 05.21.26by Above the Law on May 21, 2026 at 12:55 pm
* Government charges former DOJ lawyer with keeping a copy of Jack Smith’s report on Trump criminal conduct. Maybe if she’d kept the report in her resort pool locker she’d be all right. [Reuters] * […]
- Former Managers Admit to TN Waste Violationsby Sara E. Teller on May 21, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Federal case exposed illegal dumping and sewer monitoring tampering at a wastewater facility.
- Quinn Emanuel Learns $3M Ethics Lesson — See Alsoby Chris Williams on May 20, 2026 at 11:00 pm
“A Culture Of Lawyering That Is Deeply Disturbing”: Quinn Emanuel gets sanctioned over repeatedly spreading misleading statements. Looksmaxxing, Mogging And Banging Gavels: Clavicular’s judge […]
- Biglaw Firm Giving Their Associates The Best Workby Kathryn Rubino on May 20, 2026 at 10:16 pm
Good job! The post Biglaw Firm Giving Their Associates The Best Work appeared first on Above the Law.
- Man Arrested For Charlie Kirk Post Wins 6 Figure Settlementby Chris Williams on May 20, 2026 at 9:40 pm
The only thing better than an ‘I told you so’ is one that comes with a substantial windfall! The post Man Arrested For Charlie Kirk Post Wins 6 Figure Settlement appeared first on Above the Law.
- Quinn Emanuel Just Got a $3 Million Ethics Lesson. A Judge Made Them Write It Themselves.by Kathryn Rubino on May 20, 2026 at 8:59 pm
A federal judge sanctioned the firm and called out a “deeply disturbing” culture of lawyering. The post Quinn Emanuel Just Got a $3 Million Ethics Lesson. A Judge Made Them Write It Themselves. […]
- Maybe Law Professors Need To Sit Out The Next Few Constitutional Crisesby Joe Patrice on May 20, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Thanks, but no thanks. The post Maybe Law Professors Need To Sit Out The Next Few Constitutional Crises appeared first on Above the Law.
- Susman Godfrey Continues DEI Scholarship Program As Other Biglaw Firms Flinch Amid Intensifying…by Staci Zaretsky on May 20, 2026 at 7:20 pm
The firm’s annual scholarship prize for law students of color returns amid the Trump administration’s ongoing anti-diversity crusade. The post Susman Godfrey Continues DEI Scholarship Program As […]
- Daubert dust-up and AEDPA angstby John Elwood on May 20, 2026 at 6:45 pm
The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. Since our last post, the […]
- From Tax Lawsuit To Anti-Lawfare Fund: Examining Trump’s Unprecedented Settlement With His Own…by Steven Chung on May 20, 2026 at 6:36 pm
Trump and his family will not receive anything from this fund but instead get a formal apology from the United States. The post From Tax Lawsuit To Anti-Lawfare Fund: Examining Trump’s […]
- Don’t Let The Client Write The Brief As A Treatby Joe Patrice on May 20, 2026 at 5:48 pm
More on Biglaw’s insider trading scandal and a rare feel good story. The post Don’t Let The Client Write The Brief As A Treat appeared first on Above the Law.
- Step By Step Guide to Emergency Baker Act Release In Floridaby Mark G. Astor, Esq. on May 20, 2026 at 4:57 pm
It is essential to have a plan in place to support your loved one after release. This should include details such as follow-up care with a mental health professional, medication management, […]
- Capitol Police Officers Sue To Block Trump Slush Fund For Riotersby Joe Patrice on May 20, 2026 at 4:56 pm
Hopefully just the first suit. The post Capitol Police Officers Sue To Block Trump Slush Fund For Rioters appeared first on Above the Law.
- 25 Years of Trusts & Estates Litigation in California: Sacks, Glazier, Franklin, Lodise, McMurtrey…by Press Release on May 20, 2026 at 4:39 pm
As SGFLMS firm looks to the future, the firm’s focus remains the same: maintaining its position as a leader in trusts and estates litigation while continuing to develop the next generation of […]
- How 3 Elite Firms Drove Biglaw Innovation With Literaby Jeremy Barker on May 20, 2026 at 4:17 pm
[Sponsored] Presenting winning use cases at the inaugural Foundation Innovation Awards. The post How 3 Elite Firms Drove Biglaw Innovation With Litera appeared first on Above the Law.
- Where Are Silencers Illegal? State Suppressor Laws in 2026by Cassandra McBride on May 20, 2026 at 4:15 pm
Suppressor laws in the U.S. are governed at the federal and state levels. Federal laws require NFA compliance (registering, federal approval, etc.), while state laws vary.
- Claim Filed Against CAL FIRE and Riverside County Firefighter Who Sexually Assaulted a Woman at a…by Press Release on May 20, 2026 at 3:46 pm
Jane Doe was imprisoned in a fire station shed and repeatedly raped by CAL FIRE firefighter David Renteria for over six hours.
- As The National Debt Soars, Trump Steals Billions From Taxpayers To Redistribute To January 6…by Jonathan Wolf on May 20, 2026 at 3:29 pm
It’s like an endless buffet of items you don’t want and can’t stomach. The post As The National Debt Soars, Trump Steals Billions From Taxpayers To Redistribute To January 6 Rioters appeared first on […]
- Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Sixteen Years in Federal Prison After Fatal Overdose of Indianapolis…by Press Release on May 20, 2026 at 3:25 pm
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, as little as two milligrams of fentanyl can be fatal, depending on a person’s body size, tolerance, and past usage—a tiny amount that can fit on […]
- Dangerous Felon Sentenced After SWAT Standoffby Press Release on May 20, 2026 at 3:15 pm
As IMPD SWAT officers approached to breach the door, McGhee threatened to shoot them and fired multiple rounds, including one that struck near the front door of the home.
- GUILTY! Ex-Envigo Vet Sentenced On Cruelty to Animals Charges: PETA Statementby Press Release on May 20, 2026 at 3:06 pm
PETA’s undercover investigation helped lead to the site’s closure and the liberation of nearly 4,000 surviving dogs.
- Looksmaxxing Influencer Walked Into Court And Got Mogged By The Judge (Yeah, I’m Not Sure What…by Kathryn Rubino on May 20, 2026 at 2:56 pm
Braden Peters, aka Clavicular, took a plea deal for shooting a dead alligator on livestream. The internet does not care about that. The internet cares about the judge. The post Looksmaxxing […]
- Family Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI After Deathby Sara E. Teller on May 20, 2026 at 2:36 pm
Lawsuit claims chatbot conversations contributed to teenager’s fatal overdose and addiction.
- 48 Groups Want Trump Administration To Improve Process To Resolve Payer-Provider Disputesby Marissa Plescia – MedCity News on May 20, 2026 at 2:04 pm
A coalition of employer and consumer groups is urging the Trump administration to crack down on alleged abuse of the No Surprises Act’s independent dispute resolution process. The post 48 Groups […]
- How to Acquire an Oregon Cannabis Licenseby Vince Sliwoski on May 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm
It’s been a while since we wrote a “brass tacks” post on Oregon cannabis licensing. This blog post will cover some FAQs, from the perspective of an attorney who has worked on hundreds of these […]
- In immigration cases, the court doesn’t just settle disagreementsby César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández on May 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Immigration Matters is a recurring series by César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández that analyzes the court’s immigration docket, highlighting emerging legal questions about new policy and […]
- What oral argument reveals about Supreme Court unanimity and divisionby Adam Feldman on May 20, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision […]
- Morning Docket: 05.20.26by Above the Law on May 20, 2026 at 1:15 pm
* Former member of Watergate prosecution team explains how Trump’s January 6 slush fund exposes DOJ lawyers to fraud charges down the road. Not if they all get pardons first… [Bloomberg Law News] […]
- Justice Jackson criticizes the courtby Kelsey Dallas, Amy Howe on May 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Plus, in the latest edition of Ask Amy, Amy explores how common it is for a justice to have argued a case before the Supreme Court before becoming a justice.
- Bank Settles ATM Fee Lawsuit Claimsby Sara E. Teller on May 20, 2026 at 10:56 am
ATM disputes spark settlement payments and concerns over banking machine errors
- Biglaw Firm Mourns Veteran Partner — See Alsoby Chris Williams on May 19, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Quinn Emanuel Honors Harry Olivar: Our condolences to his friends and family. That’s Not The Bragging Point You Think It Is: Todd Blanche reminds everyone Trump owns him. Not Only A Riot, A Get […]
- Now That’s An Elite M&A Practiceby Kathryn Rubino on May 19, 2026 at 10:16 pm
Biglaw’s top M&A practice. The post Now That’s An Elite M&A Practice appeared first on Above the Law.
- Biglaw’s Growth Game Comes With Cuts, Tooby Staci Zaretsky on May 19, 2026 at 9:27 pm
The chair of this top firm says sustainable growth sometimes means knowing what to leave behind. The post Biglaw’s Growth Game Comes With Cuts, Too appeared first on Above the Law.
- Turns Out The ABA’s Gatekeeping Role Actually Does Somethingby Kathryn Rubino on May 19, 2026 at 8:44 pm
Don’t let right-wing propaganda convince you we don’t need the ABA. The post Turns Out The ABA’s Gatekeeping Role Actually Does Something appeared first on Above the Law.
- Costco Tries To Get Tariff Refund Class Action Suit Dismissedby Chris Williams on May 19, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Executive membership bonuses aren’t the only way that Costco customers want their money back. The post Costco Tries To Get Tariff Refund Class Action Suit Dismissed appeared first on Above the Law.
- The Best Law Schools For Estate Planning Law (2026)by Staci Zaretsky on May 19, 2026 at 7:16 pm
If you’re interested in working in estate planning, you need to see this list. The post The Best Law Schools For Estate Planning Law (2026) appeared first on Above the Law.
- President Trump’s Personal Lawyer Todd Blanche, Reminds Everyone That He Is TRUMP’S PERSONAL…by Joe Patrice on May 19, 2026 at 6:32 pm
The Streisand Effect in full swing. The post President Trump’s Personal Lawyer Todd Blanche, Reminds Everyone That He Is TRUMP’S PERSONAL LAWYER appeared first on Above the Law.
- The DOJ’s $1.8 Billion Slush Fund Has A Child Molester Problemby Kathryn Rubino on May 19, 2026 at 5:44 pm
The Acting AG’s testimony featured a $1.8 billion slush fund, a specious Obama-era analogy, and a remarkably bad answer about a pardoned J6 rioter convicted of abusing two children. The post The […]
- Court orders hospital to resume gender-affirming care for transgender kidson May 19, 2026 at 4:17 pm
