Above the Law

Morning Docket: 06.04.26

* More partners join the $40 million club. All the more reason for firms to embrace associate raises! [ABA Journal]

* DOJ tells court "enough is enough!" And what they've had "enough" of is a rule that immigrant children seized by ICE be held in “safe and sanitary” conditions. [National Law Journal]

* January 6 slush fund plan goes private. Keep an eye on taxpayer funds to see how those inevitably get indirectly funneled into this. [New York Times]

* Prosecutors want 8 years for Tom Goldstein. [Bloomberg Law News]

* Republicans advance constitutional amendment to ban Supreme Court expansion. [Reuters]

* Superseding indictment in case against Southern Poverty Law Center as DOJ keeps trying to find a case. [CBS News]

* Suit accuses Pillsbury of conspiring in fraud scheme. [New York Law Journal]

* Trump strips federal workers of remaining job protections. [Law360]

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Even Biglaw partnership has its haves and have nots.

Why Fewer People Are Voting For Judges And Why That Might Be A Good Thing

Fewer people vote in judicial elections for good reason: most voters lack sufficient information about the candidates.

Biglaw Firm Launches AI Partner Doppelgangers To Help Train Associates

This is probably the best way to get your partner's* opinion on a case at 4 a.m.

20 Nonfiction Book Recommendations To Jumpstart Your Summer Reading Season

Read. Your mind will thank you. Maybe not your clients, whose messages you're ignoring, but your mind, yes.

‘Who’s On Your Board?’: Reflections From LMA26

These insights offer a glimpse of what can shape the second half of the year for the LMA community.

Supreme Court Republicans Refuse To Explain Why Alabama Can Now Use Racist Election Maps (But PLEASE Don’t Think They’re Just Being Political About It)

The shadow docket means never having to say you're basing this on any law.

Sex In Chambers Met With Slap On Wrist

Ethics issues abound this week!

Todd Blanche Is Your New Attorney General. Probably.

The man who spent two months doing everything short of showing up at Mar-a-Lago with a headshot has reportedly passed his trial period.

Top 10 Things To Know About The Administration’s New Adjustment Of Status Memo

This policy has the potential to affect nearly everyone pursuing a green card in the United States.

In-House Professionals: Did You Take Our Compensation Survey Yet?

Tell us how much you make and help us share valuable benchmarking information.

The 500 Largest Law Firms In America (2026)

Size matters in the legal profession. Which is America's largest law firm?

The Race To Match Milbank’s New $235K Salary Scale May Be Faster Than Anyone Expected

Recruiters predict a rapid wave of salary matches as firms invest in associates amid a strong financial outlook.

CMS Finalizes Rule To Simplify Payer-Provider Disputes Under No Surprises Act 

Provider groups largely welcomed the reforms — though some industry leaders said additional changes are still needed to address alleged misuse and improve transparency.