The 2026 tournament is testing whether a sport that markets itself as borderless can function inside a world of tightening borders and polarized politics. The post FIFA 2026, Politics, And The Law: What Sepp Blatter’s Warning Really Means For The World Cup In America appeared first on Above the Law.

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As OpenAI and Anthropic move deeper into healthcare, experts say AI chatbots are becoming the new front door to medicine. The post What Does OpenAI And Anthropic’s Healthcare Push Mean For The Industry? appeared first on Above the Law.

* Kirkland drama reveals that when the bell rings, private equity clients trump litigation clients. [Financial Times] * Lawyer representing the agent who killed Renee Good drops out of GOP race for governor, says ICE has gone too far. [WSJ] * ABA convenes with a hefty agenda. [ABA Journal] * A look at how Minnesota firms are dealing with the disruption brought on by ICE's operation. [American Lawyer] * As Minnesota situation worsens, congresswoman attacked at town hall meeting, sprayed with unknown substance. [CSPAN] * State lawmakers look for avenues to bring local charges against federal agents who commit crimes. [Reuters] * New York considers legalizing dancing. [Lowering the Bar] The post Morning Docket: 01.28.26 appeared first on Above the Law.

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Judge knows something about murder... The post Judge’s Side Hustle’s Pretty Successful appeared first on Above the Law.

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The law professor who predicted only 500 Americans would die of COVID is back with another expertise-free take. The post Torts Professor Who Botched COVID Prediction Suddenly Expert On Birthright Citizenship appeared first on Above the Law.

A practical commentary for lawyers asking how to improve business development habits and generate more clients in 2026. The post From Comeback Kid To Rainmaker: Why 2026 Can Be Your Best appeared first on Above the Law.