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Lisa Rubin

MSNBC legal analyst

Lisa Rubin is a former litigator and an MSNBC legal analyst. She is also the off-air legal analyst for "The Rachel Maddow Show" and "Alex Wagner Tonight."

Lisa Rubin is a former litigator and an MSNBC legal analyst. She is also the off-air legal analyst for "The Rachel Maddow Show" and "Alex Wagner Tonight."

Latest from Lisa Rubin

13h ago

Like father, like Trump sons?

While Don Jr. continues to remake himself in his dad’s image, Eric appears most comfortable behind the scenes. But his testimony could reveal whether he’s more like his dad than we knew.

Trump isn't the only one putting participants in his New York fraud trial at risk

Trump lawyers' frequent and forceful complaints about the judge and his law clerk illustrate why televising Trump's trials might be necessary for their safety.

We knew Michael Cohen was trouble when he walked in

Once upon a time, a few mistakes ago, Michael Cohen was a partner at a mid-sized New York law firm who had operated and then sold a taxi medallion business.
12d ago

3 reasons why the Chesebro plea deal is a win for both sides

The Fulton County DA didn't make a deal because her case against Chesebro was weak; rather, she wisely decided to hold her cards for the bigger fish.
13d ago

It now seems clear why Allen Weisselberg's testimony ended

Last week, Allen Weisselberg's testimony in the New York attorney general's civil fraud trial against Donald Trump, Weisselberg himself and others abruptly ended.
15d ago

Weisselberg’s testimony abruptly ended last week, raising questions

Forbes, citing emails and reporters’ notes, said the former Trump Org CFO perjured himself on the stand. If he did, his probation status could be at risk.
16d ago

Trump could be the GOP's presumptive nominee when his first criminal trial opens

Changes in primary rules could allow Trump to wrap up the nomination by Super Tuesday — and make even more dangerous, potentially jury-polluting claims.
20d ago

Trump agreed to pay Weisselberg $2 million. But what does Weisselberg owe in return?

Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg revealed he signed a severance agreement that entitles him to $2 million, paid in eight equal installments.
21d ago

Allen Weisselberg testified against Donald Trump. Or did he?

Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg took the witness stand on Tuesday in the New York attorney general’s civil fraud case against Donald Trump and others, including Weisselberg himself.
28d ago

Trump's attendance at his civil fraud trial is a mystery. Or is it?

I was at court again on Wednesday watching Day 3 of Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York, and at least until the lunch break, Trump was in attendance again.

N.Y. judge orders Trump to delete 'disparaging' post about his law clerk and threatens sanctions

The judge presiding over Donald Trump's $250 million civil fraud trial in New York issued a partial gag order Tuesday after the former president trashed his law clerk on social media.