by RG | May 19, 2025 | above the law
Above the Law has extensively covered the capitulation of nine yellow-bellied Biglaw firms (Paul Weiss, Skadden, Willkie Farr, Milbank, Cadwalader, Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, Simpson Thacher, and A&O Shearman) to the demands of Donald Trump who...
by RG | May 19, 2025 | above the law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, what percentage of attorneys in the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division have quit, been reassigned, or accepted a deferred resignation, as the administration...
by RG | May 19, 2025 | above the law
The practice of law has long been wrapped in mystery, closely guarded by ethical rules and stringent regulations. But as legal technology blurs the lines between legal advice and legal information, how do we protect consumers, empower innovation, and stay true to the...
by RG | May 19, 2025 | above the law
Discussions Are Under Way: Partners will vote on if McDermott and Schulte will merge within 90 days. Susman Godfrey Still Putting Money Behind Diversity: Congratulations to the winners of the Susman Godfrey Prize! Lick The Boot, Get Booted: Associates want the...
by RG | May 18, 2025 | above the law
This week, we’ve had K&L Gates sanctioned over fake AI cites. It spread to Canada. Latham admitted to an AI screw-up in a case WHERE THEY WERE REPRESENTING AN AI COMPANY. And we’re not too far removed the DOJ probably used AI to gin up a self-serving but very fake...
by RG | May 18, 2025 | above the law
Work From Home? That Was So 2024: Sidley only gave a week’s notice before ordering folks back. Above The Law In The New York Times: Normally this newsletter is about Above the Law stories of the week, but let’s make an exception for this Times feature on ATL. Hold...
