Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer Dispatches From The Collapse Of The Rule Of Law
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Oct 29, 2025 This discussion dives into the ethical dilemmas faced by conservative lawyers confronting the Trump era's impact on the rule of law. Judge Michael Luttig delivers a passionate critique of the Supreme Court, calling for urgent action. The fallout from a lawyer's viral rant at a baseball game raises questions about professional conduct. Additionally, a major law firm is at a crossroads, seeking merger partners amid significant leadership changes. Finally, the panel debates the balance between resisting current abuses and preparing for a post-crisis legal landscape.
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Conservative Legal Movement Facing Moral Reckoning
- The Society for the Rule of Law gathered conservative lawyers alarmed by the Trump administration's threats to legal norms.
- Many attendees wrestled with whether their own conservative projects contributed to the current crisis.
Luttig's Stark Warning About The Court
- Judge Michael Luttig delivered a blunt rebuke that the Supreme Court is acting illegitimately and undermining democracy.
- The conference debated whether to push back or prepare civil society for a post-collapse transition.
Resist Or Rebuild? The Strategic Dilemma
- Panelists raised the question of whether opponents should focus on resisting abuses or building institutions after a breakdown.
- The debate framed responses as either opposition to prevent collapse or planning for a post-collapse civil society.