by RG | Feb 11, 2026 | Law.com
The programmers claim the companies violated the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, which prohibits distributing works from when the copyright management information “has been removed or altered.” The DMCA carries steep penalties per violation, and the complaint...
by RG | Feb 11, 2026 | above the law
Kirkland & Ellis just dropped a new track in Music City — and yes, it’s a full-on Biglaw power ballad. The world’s richest law firm is officially opening a Nashville office, calling the city “an ideal environment” for more “aggressive” growth, referring to the...
by RG | Feb 11, 2026 | above the law
Last year, Kentucky District Judge Kevin D. Mullins was shot dead in his chambers. Shortly after the shots were fired, then-Sheriff Mickey Stines walked out of chambers, surrendered to the police and explained that “They’re trying to kidnap my wife and kid.” He’s...
by RG | Feb 11, 2026 | above the law
As predicted on last week’s episode, Brad Karp left the top post at Paul Weiss following the disclosure of friendly correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein. But Karp wasn’t the only Biglaw lawyer in the files, nor were his conversations the most troubling. A former...
by RG | Feb 11, 2026 | above the law
Despite the Biglaw focus of Above the Law, it’s almost strange to refer to George J. Mitchell as merely the former chair of international law firm DLA Piper. While absolutely accurate, Mitchell is also a former senator from Maine, a former Democratic Senate Majority...
