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CES 2026: The Trends. The Vibe. And Some Final Thoughts.

by HolAdmin | Jan 13, 2026 | American Legal News

Usually after a tech show closes down, I provide my takeaways and impressions based on what I witnessed and the sessions and events I attended. With a show of the size and with the huge number of sessions of CES, I could attend only a smidgen of what went on. But...

Legal Ethics Roundup: ‘Rogue Judges’ Senate Hearing, TX Ends ABA Oversight, Judge Charged Over ‘Book Of Grudges,’ Predictions For 2026 & More

by HolAdmin | Jan 13, 2026 | American Legal News

Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, Legal Ethics Roundup, here. Welcome to what captivates, haunts, inspires, and surprises me every week in the world of legal ethics. Happy Monday! I’m writing...

The New Year Is A Time For Endings — See Generally

by HolAdmin | Jan 12, 2026 | American Legal News

Midsize Law Firm Begins New Year By Closing: Firm’s resolution appears to have been to shed all its offices. Judge Ho Trades Common Decency For Chance To Suck Up To Trump: The president’s fans are sending violent threats to federal judges. Judge Ho wants to make clear...

Government Attacks Abrego Garcia’s Reputation As He Awaits Trial — See Also

by HolAdmin | Jan 10, 2026 | American Legal News

Garcia Wants To See Some Consequences When They Violate Court Orders: He’s pushing for sanctions. Too Bad To Punish: Ethics authority opts out of charging Brendan Carr. A Record-Setting Year For M&A!: Which businesses will be the next to combine? So Long, Judge...

A Big Year For Change At Law Schools Around The Country

by HolAdmin | Jan 10, 2026 | American Legal News

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Last year, how many American Bar Association-accredited law schools in the United States welcomed a new dean to lead the school (including interim appointments)? Hint: According to AALS Rosenblatt’s...