by RG | Sep 3, 2025 | above the law
Thanks to Biglaw’s bountiful compensation, the legal profession has long been known for its flashy salaries, but even with their generous paychecks, some associates are living much larger than others — and it’s all because of where they live. The National Jurist...
by RG | Sep 3, 2025 | above the law
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It is impossible to know if this pace will continue in the second half of the year, but if it does, then 2025 will be the fourth year in a row that U.S. law firm leasing sets an annual record. — an excerpt from...
by RG | Sep 3, 2025 | above the law
They’ve Announced Bonuses!: Where the hell is everyone else’s announcements? Former Partner Pleads No Contest To Domestic Abuse Charges: Adam P. Beckerink will be sentenced on October 20th. Cardi B Wins In Court: Let that be a lesson to anyone else that sees her as a...
by RG | Sep 3, 2025 | above the law
Getty ImagesLeading a corporate legal team today is equal parts challenge and opportunity. Budgets are tighter, regulations are multiplying, and business partners expect answers at the speed of Slack. At the same time, the toolbox has never been richer: advanced...
by RG | Sep 3, 2025 | above the law
Two years ago, I was tired. I was burned out. I was disillusioned with the civil litigation system. Those of you who are longtime readers might recall that I also no longer had much use for a large paycheck. So I sent out a bevy of applications for low-paying...
by RG | Sep 3, 2025 | above the law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! This Term, the Supreme Court appears poised to overturn what’s left of the Voting Rights Act in a dispute over which state’s congressional districts? Hint: SCOTUS heard arguments in the case last Term,...
