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Bernstein Litowitz, Grant & Eisenhofer Named Lead Shareholder Counsel in Delaware Endeavor Merger Litigation
Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will appointed Icahn Enterprises and Handelsbanken Fonder AB co-lead plaintiffs, stating the institutions' significantly larger economic stake in the outcome of the case compared to that of a retail investor gave them a greater incentive to...
Does Tylenol Give Mass Tort Defense Lawyers A Headache?
It’s like there’s a worm in my brain, eating away at my sanity. (Image via Getty)For most of the 20 years that I worked at a law firm, I defended pharmaceutical and medical device (and other) mass torts. The things that you do professionally can create a bias: I did...
Texas Plans To Cut Law School Accreditation Ties With The ABA
The Lone Star State is tired of the ABA dunking on their low bar passage rates and wants their Supreme Court to be the final arbiter of who gets to be a lawyer. Kind of the thing you’d expect from a state with a history of independence and secession efforts. Reuters...
Tyler Quillin On Why Speaking ‘Eighth Grade’ Can Transform Your Contracting
When I first heard Tyler Quillin, principal corporate counsel at Microsoft, say that he asks engineers to “explain it to me like I’m an eighth grader,” I had to laugh. Not because it was funny, although the image of an Xbox hardware engineer breaking down technical...
Enhancing Efficiency, Strategy, And Case Outcomes With AI
Ed. note: This article first appeared in an ILTA publication. For more, visit our ILTA on ATL channel here. The legal industry, known for its reliance on precedent and time-tested review, is undergoing a shift in philosophy driven not by changing laws, but by...
Plaintiffs Lawyers Settle Dispute With Wigdor Firm Over Allegations of Client Poaching
Plaintiffs attorney Anthony DiPietro accused Wigdor Law partner David Gottlieb of "inducing" a client to terminate DiPietro and retain Gottlieb to negotiate her own settlement with Columbia University over sexual misconduct by an obstetrician-gynecologist. Gottlieb...
You Can Walk Away From Biglaw And Have The Career Of Your Dreams
In this episode, I chat with Marc Brown, a dynamic attorney and Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks franchise owner. Marc opens up about his non-linear career path from Biglaw to founding his own successful firm, sharing insights on the fulfilling shift to plaintiff’s work and...
Oracle Showing Appreciation for Legal Chief by Showering Him With Stock
Stuart Levey received nearly $1 million in salary, but equity awards made up 94% of his compensation. Stuart Levey received nearly $1 million in salary, but equity awards made up 94% of his compensation.
Redline Directly In Email? Yes, This Sleek Document Comparison Software Has Figured It Out
It’s closing in on midnight, and instead of watching that movie you planned, you’re toggling between three windows on your laptop. Jittery after your third cup of coffee, you’re trying to reconcile the “final-final-v7-clean.docx” version of a 1,000-page contract a...
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Uphold Birthright Citizenship Restrictions
U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer has filed a pair of appeals asking that the justices hear the showdown over the president's controversial executive order this coming term, with a decision on the policy's constitutionality by the end of June. U.S. Solicitor...
SCOTUS Blessed ‘Kavanaugh Stops.’ Will They Also Give Thumbs Up To ‘Roberts Residencies?’
On September 8, the Supreme Court effectively legalized racial profiling. Naturally, they did it on the shadow docket, in a one-paragraph order in which five of the six conservative justices voted to stay a trial judge’s order “pending the disposition of the appeal in...
Wall Street’s Oldest Biglaw Firm Appoints Co-Managing Partner Amid Mass Exits And Merger Rumors
Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft, long viewed as a stalwart of Wall Street law firms, now seems to be scrambling to steady its ship. Already battling turbulence, the firm just shook the table again — this time, by naming a new co-managing partner in the midst of mass...
Guest Column: Is Harvey Playing A Different Game In Legal AI?
A Reddit post last week ignited a firestorm of speculation across the legal industry about the long-term prospects of legal AI company Harvey, with some dismissing it as little more than a ChatGPT wrapper. But is that criticism missing the point? In his latest column...
The Summer Associates Survey: Sentiments Sail Or Sink Based on Approach to 2025’s Biggest Challenges
While many hit the water, Broadway and box seats, this year's summers had their strongest opinions on two existential issues their firms were grappling with, Law.com's annual survey found. While many hit the water, Broadway and box seats, this year's summers had...
How I Made Partner: ‘Don’t Trade Authenticity for Acceptance,’ Says Prerna Soni of Gibson Dunn
"That said, making partner isn't just about working hard and being great at your job (though that's the baseline). Politics exist. Relationships matter. Being strategic is part of the job. But that doesn't mean you have to lose yourself in the process. So do the work,...
A Double Whammy for Newer Lawyers
As the tide of remote work is ebbing, this same cohort faces the potential of Gen AI taking over a meaningful amount of their work. As the tide of remote work is ebbing, this same cohort faces the potential of Gen AI taking over a meaningful amount of their...
Legal Ethics Roundup: AZ Adds Tech Duty For Judges, TX Drops ABA, Sanctions for Protecting Immigration Client, $24,400 Fine For AI Misuse, Ethics Of A Weaponized DOJ, Barrett On Recusals & More
Happy Monday! I stayed up way too late this weekend making history with 112,000+ other people at the largest ticketed concert ever held in the U.S. – Zach Bryan at the Big House. I was visiting my son who is a junior at the University of Michigan, and I have to say it...
Brown Rudnick’s Litigation Co-Chairs Start Their Own Litigation Boutique
"Big Law is drunk on leverage and billables that deliver little bang for the buck," said Michael Bowe, who cofounded Brithem with Lauren Tabaksblat. "Big Law is drunk on leverage and billables that deliver little bang for the buck," said Michael Bowe, who...
AI Against Counterfeits: How Smart Technology Is Reshaping Brand Protection and Platform Accountability
As AI becomes more sophisticated at detecting fakes, it is not just changing how brands protect themselves — it has the potential to change the legal framework for determining when platforms themselves might be held responsible for the counterfeits sold on their...
Inside The VA And ONC’s Vision For A More Connected Healthcare System
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Morning Docket: 09.29.25
* Supreme Court considers letting Ghislaine Maxwell off the hook. [MSNBC] * Oregon sues Trump administration over troop deployment. Suit comes after Trump indicates to Oregon’s governor that he sent military because he’s watching bizarre conspiracy accounts suggesting...
Why Have Law Firms Given Up on Half the World?
Asia is the largest continent by area and population, accounting for close to 60% of the world's population. And China as an economic force is not going away. So why has so much of Big Law walked away? Asia is the largest continent by area and population,...
McDermott Targets Major London Headcount Growth Following Merger
The firm, which was formed after the merger of McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel, is aiming for to grow to between 250 and 300 lawyers in the U.K. capital, sources said. The firm, which was formed after the merger of McDermott Will &...
The Megadeal Era Isn’t a Tide Lifting All Boats—Here’s Who Is Benefitting Most
There is a cadre of about 11 firms that has worked as principal adviser on five or more of the 50 largest deals announced through Sept. 10. There is a cadre of about 11 firms that has worked as principal adviser on five or more of the 50 largest deals announced...
Why Amazon’s Zapolsky Was Huddling With World Leaders at the UN Last Week
“When you get to be a company of our size and our visibility, people want to know what we think, said David Zapolsky, Amazon's chief global affairs and legal officer. “When you get to be a company of our size and our visibility, people want to know what we...
The Point Of Law School Is To Actually Pass The Bar Exam — See Generally
Cooley Law Has Real Trouble Getting Its Graduates To Pass The Bar Exam: And the ABA has a real issue with that. Everyone Knows Biglaw Associates Work A Lot Of Hours: But where do the work the *most*? Biglaw Firm Files Lawsuit Against A Former Associate: After they say...
Cadwalader Names New Co-Managing Partner
The appointment of a new co-managing partner comes as Cadwalader seeks to fend off competitors trying to cherry-pick more talent at Wall Street's oldest firm. The appointment of a new co-managing partner comes as Cadwalader seeks to fend off competitors trying...
From Firefights To Fixed Fees: Strategic Pricing In High-Stakes Legal Work
Litigation: the last stronghold of hourly billing. On this episode of the UpLevel View podcast, hosts Steph Corey and Ken Callander talk with Grubhub’s Katie Armistead about how legal teams are bringing order to the chaos with phase-based fees, risk-sharing, and...
An Entrepreneur’s Roadmap To A Profitable Business
Getty ImagesIn this episode of the “Be That Lawyer” podcast, host Steve Fretzin and Ral West, an author and entrepreneur, discuss the keys to sustainable business growth. Ral shares practical strategies for entrepreneurs to reclaim their time, increase profitability,...
The Truth About Medical Debt And Credit Reporting: Three Things To Know
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These Are Not The Metaphors You’re Looking For
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! A panel of Florida judges recently cautioned trial judges for straying away from standard jury instructions by using attenuated metaphors. This includes invoking fiction to help make points about...
Kimmel Is Back! — See Also
Sinclair & Nexstar Have Backed Down On Kimmel: But they planned to replace him with new programming. Clarence Thomas Doesn’t Give A Damn About American Tradition: Just read his take on stare decisis. Another Law School Makes Being AI Savvy Mandatory: Mississippi...
Former FBI Operative Seeks $250M in Google Gemini With Defamation Lawsuit
A former FBI operative-turned-writer, best known for a memoir about his time investigating a suspected serial killer, claims he discovered that his name was getting tied to nonexistent criminal charges where almost the whole world could see: right at the top of...
Former FBI Operative Seeks $250M in Google Gemini With Defamation Lawsuit
A former FBI operative-turned-writer, best known for a memoir about his time investigating a suspected serial killer, claims he discovered that his name was getting tied to nonexistent criminal charges where almost the whole world could see: right at the top of...
Federal Circuit OKs Trump’s First-Term Duties on China, Showing He Has Other Tools If New Emergency Tariffs Fall
The decision “reaffirms that the president does have multiple authorities at his disposal to impose pretty significant tariffs. Obviously, if he loses [the International Emergency Economic Powers Act], that would be a huge setback, but it definitely doesn't leave him...
Federal Circuit OKs Trump’s First-Term Duties on China, Showing He Has Other Tools If New Emergency Tariffs Fall
The decision “reaffirms that the president does have multiple authorities at his disposal to impose pretty significant tariffs. Obviously, if he loses [the International Emergency Economic Powers Act], that would be a huge setback, but it definitely doesn't leave him...
Meet the Lawyers Set to Defend Comey in Federal Criminal Case
Comey is represented by Patrick J. Fitzgerald and Jessica Carmichael. As former U.S. Attorney in Chicago, Fitzgerald secured convictions against former Illinois governors George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich. Carmichael previously served in the Federal Public Defender's...
Meet the Lawyers Set to Defend Comey in Federal Criminal Case
Comey is represented by Patrick J. Fitzgerald and Jessica Carmichael. As former U.S. Attorney in Chicago, Fitzgerald secured convictions against former Illinois governors George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich. Carmichael previously served in the Federal Public Defender's...
How Personal Injury Lawyers Are Leveraging AI
Are personal injury lawyers truly taking advantage of the tools available to them? Our friends at 8am surveyed 325 PI professionals to find out. In this report, ATL contributor and 8am Insight Strategist Nicole Black shares this data on technology use —...
Clarence Thomas Tells Us How He Really Feels About ‘Totally Stupid’ Precedent
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Well if I find it doesn’t make any sense … I think we should demand that, no matter what the case is, that it has more than just a simple theoretical basis. [I]f [it’s] totally stupid, and that’s what they’ve...
Law Firm Disrupted: Eat or Be Eaten
“Firms realize that they need to manage the differential between their size and profitability, and that of their competitors for talent, because larger, more profitable firms tend to have greater flexibility on comp, one legal consultant said. “Firms realize...
Law Firm Disrupted: Eat or Be Eaten
“Firms realize that they need to manage the differential between their size and profitability, and that of their competitors for talent, because larger, more profitable firms tend to have greater flexibility on comp, one legal consultant said. “Firms realize...
Firms Offer Crisis and Political Risk Management for Clients Whipsawed by Washington
"We started getting calls to help companies position on major initiatives that the C-suite wanted to undertake in terms of what would be the impact, what would be the reaction of the federal government and what would be the reaction of state governments," recalled...
Firms Offer Crisis and Political Risk Management for Clients Whipsawed by Washington
"We started getting calls to help companies position on major initiatives that the C-suite wanted to undertake in terms of what would be the impact, what would be the reaction of the federal government and what would be the reaction of state governments," recalled...
Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Strike at Trading Algorithms, Hotel Sex Trafficking and Activewear Knockoffs
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Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Strike at Trading Algorithms, Hotel Sex Trafficking and Activewear Knockoffs
IP claims surge over financial companies' use of trading algorithms. IP claims surge over financial companies' use of trading algorithms.
The Lawhive Acquisition: The Shape Of Things To Come
Last week, a legal tech company Lawhive reportedly purchased a UK law firm lock, stock, and barrel. According to a story about the acquisition, the law firm, Woodstock, specializes in property law. (Unlike in the US, UK regulations permit non-lawyer entities to own...
Robert Barnett, Washington Lawyer to Presidents and Politicians, Dies at 79
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Robert Barnett, Washington Lawyer to Presidents and Politicians, Dies at 79
Barnett, who died on Friday, was working in the firm's office just last week. Barnett, who died on Friday, was working in the firm's office just last week.
Cut Costs, Not Corners: Smarter Spend Strategies for Legal Operations
Hear from FedEx, Nexterra & other legal leaders on how innovation in spend management streamlines processes, cuts costs & future-proofs operations. Hear from FedEx, Nexterra & other legal leaders on how innovation in spend management streamlines...
Cut Costs, Not Corners: Smarter Spend Strategies for Legal Operations
Hear from FedEx, Nexterra & other legal leaders on how innovation in spend management streamlines processes, cuts costs & future-proofs operations. Hear from FedEx, Nexterra & other legal leaders on how innovation in spend management streamlines...
Penn Law Professor Amy Wax Asks Third Circ. to Revive Discrimination Claims
Wax on Friday filed notice that she is appealing U.S. District Judge Timothy Savage's ruling dismissing her discrimination case against the Ivy League university. Wax on Friday filed notice that she is appealing U.S. District Judge Timothy Savage's ruling...
Penn Law Professor Amy Wax Asks Third Circ. to Revive Discrimination Claims
Wax on Friday filed notice that she is appealing U.S. District Judge Timothy Savage's ruling dismissing her discrimination case against the Ivy League university. Wax on Friday filed notice that she is appealing U.S. District Judge Timothy Savage's ruling...
Judge Certifies Investor Class Over CleanSpark’s Bitcoin Pivot
“Given this warning, the Court exercises its authority to modify the proposed class definition to exclude investors who suffered no compensable losses from the class, Senior U.S. District Judge Loretta A. Preska ruled, pointing to a 2025 U.S. Supreme Court...
Judge Certifies Investor Class Over CleanSpark’s Bitcoin Pivot
“Given this warning, the Court exercises its authority to modify the proposed class definition to exclude investors who suffered no compensable losses from the class, Senior U.S. District Judge Loretta A. Preska ruled, pointing to a 2025 U.S. Supreme Court...
From Casebooks To Chatbots: Another Law School Makes AI Certification Mandatory For Students
High-profile artificial intelligence screwups are now occurring on an almost weekly basis, proving that even experienced attorneys need more training when it comes to how to spot caselaw hallucinations. With law schools now trying to get their students future ready...
Trump Indicts Comey For Torpedoing Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential Campaign
In 2017, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein produced a letter purporting to fire FBI Director James Comey for being too mean to Hillary Clinton. “The Director laid out his version of the facts for the news media as if it were a closing argument, but without a...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Fed Independence Reaches Its Moment of Truth as Supreme Court Weighs...
How I Made Law Firm Leadership: ‘Don’t Just Chase Titles, Chase What Inspires You,’ Says Nina Tickaradze of Hall Booth Smith
"Don't just chase titles, chase what inspires you. Set clear goals, but stay open to how to achieve them. Passion, curiosity, and consistency matter more than a perfect plan. Stay connected to your industry. Read, learn, ask questions, leaders are always students...
Lowering Of The Bar?
The assassination of Charlie Kirk — shocking, disgraceful, horrid, any number of adjectives fit here. Whether you agreed with his philosophy in whole or in part, whether you disagreed vociferously with him in whole or in part, the wanton killing of a 31-year-old...
DOJ Asks U.S. Attorneys To Invent Sham Reasons To Prosecute George Soros
Who says lawyers have to sacrifice their creative side! While many attorneys find the daily grind of practicing law keeps them from their artistic passions, there are still avenues to keep legal eagles from letting that part of their brain atrophy one billable hour at...
The Right-Wing Zealots At Sinclair & Nexstar Push Their Luck, Refuse To Put Jimmy Kimmel Back On The Air
The flood of outrage at the Disney/FCC cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel ultimately forced the company to retreat and put Kimmel back on the air. Disney apparently didn’t much like the wave of folks cancelling their Disney+ streaming video subscriptions in response to the...
Courts Should Avoid Handwritten Orders
State and federal courts have adopted a number of technological advances in recent years that make it much easier to handle judicial matters. For instance, many courts adopted virtual courtrooms complete with cameras, monitors, and other systems to accommodate remote...
Morning Docket: 09.26.25
* James Comey indicted in effort to criminalize hurting Trump’s feelings. [CNN] * Comey is hiring Pat Fitzgerald, the former Illinois federal prosecutor, to represent him. [Bloomberg Law News] * Clarence Thomas tells audience that he and his colleagues are no longer...
Trump’s Bid to Revive Lawsuit Against Maryland Judges Unlikely to Face Smooth Path
The Fourth Circuit has asked for the government's opening brief by Oct. 22 and for the judges' response by Nov. 21. Related StoriesSenate Committee Advances More Trump Circuit Nominees‘Words Matter,' 9th Circuit Judge Says in Condemning Impeachment ThreatsFormer...
Paramount Hires CLO With Deep Trump Ties
As a Latham & Watkins partner, Makan Delrahim helped Skydance Media pull off its $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global earlier this year. The merged company took the Paramount name. As a Latham & Watkins partner, Makan Delrahim helped Skydance Media...
Pallas Partner’s Natasha Harrison on What it Takes to Make a Big Professional Leap
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Pallas Partners founder and former Boies Schiller partner Natasha Harrison discusses her decision to go out on her own and what was necessary to make that happen. In this week's Legal Speak episode, Pallas Partners founder and...
MoFo Reaches Settlement in Transgender Client Dispute
The Good Law Project first accused the law firm in March this year. The Good Law Project first accused the law firm in March this year.
5 Essential Questions Every Lawyer Should Ask Before Using AI Tools
Choose AI platforms that prioritize neutrality, diligence and accountability, and you’ll be positioned to capture AI’s efficiency while protecting your clients. The post 5 Essential Questions Every Lawyer Should Ask Before Using AI Tools appeared first on Articles,...
DOJ’s ‘Comply With Care’ Task Force Puts Spotlight on Internal Messaging, Privilege Claims
"Bad-faith dealing by a company or its counsel can permanently damage a relationship with the DOJ, potentially impacting future interactions," Hughes Hubbard & Reed lawyers wrote in a note to clients. "Bad-faith dealing by a company or its counsel can...
Firm Leaders: You Are the Sum of Your Parts
Large law firms rode a strong 2024 on the back of broad demand and aggressive rate growth — but the model is wobbling. Expense pressure is up, realization risk is real, and AI is reshaping how clients assess value. Firms that treat their legal and client experience as...
Firm Leaders: You Are the Sum of Your Parts
Large law firms rode a strong 2024 on the back of broad demand and aggressive rate growth — but the model is wobbling. Expense pressure is up, realization risk is real, and AI is reshaping how clients assess value. Firms that treat their legal and client experience as...
Read the Indictment: Trump DOJ Charges Former FBI Director James Comey
"The charges as alleged in this case represent a breach of the public trust at an extraordinary level," President Donald Trump's newly appointed interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan of the Eastern District of Virginia said after securing an indictment charging...
Read the Indictment: Trump DOJ Charges Former FBI Director James Comey
"The charges as alleged in this case represent a breach of the public trust at an extraordinary level," President Donald Trump's newly appointed interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan of the Eastern District of Virginia said after securing an indictment charging...
2nd Circuit Delays Arguments in Acetaminophen Appeal After Trump Targets Tylenol
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit pushed back next month's oral arguments to Nov. 17 in the multidistrict litigation over acetaminophen after both sides submitted letters discussing Monday's announcement from President Donald Trump linking Tylenol to...
2nd Circuit Delays Arguments in Acetaminophen Appeal After Trump Targets Tylenol
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit pushed back next month's oral arguments to Nov. 17 in the multidistrict litigation over acetaminophen after both sides submitted letters discussing Monday's announcement from President Donald Trump linking Tylenol to...
Write A Filing For This Futuristic AI-Refugee Case Hypo And Win $10,000
In 2047, Ahmad Hakim and his family are climate refugees fleeing the Levantine Consolidation Zone after Ahmad refused to place his daughters in mandatory fertility conscription. The family seeks sanctuary in CoralNet, a community governed though “judicial meshes”...
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Did Kirkland Culturally Abandon Their Hong Kong Office? — See Also
Kirkland Doesn’t See The Issue: The 11 partners that jumped ship may feel otherwise. Trump’s Tylenol Theories Are Emboldening Plaintiffs: They want to get a second shot at Kenvue. As If You Needed Another Reason To Join A Boutique: They’re taking the fight to Trump....
Crypto Heist: Brothers Charged in Violent $8 Million Kidnapping, Robbery
“To the extent a client holds substantial assets in crypto, lawyers should consider advising the client about these risks and how to address them, such as maintaining their holdings in a way that they are not visible on public blockchains," said Jared Lenow, a New...
Crypto Heist: Brothers Charged in Violent $8 Million Kidnapping, Robbery
“To the extent a client holds substantial assets in crypto, lawyers should consider advising the client about these risks and how to address them, such as maintaining their holdings in a way that they are not visible on public blockchains," said Jared Lenow, a New...
2.3M-Member Class Action Over Bank’s Robocall Violations Could Lead to Hefty Damages, Attorneys Say
The national class includes nearly 2.3 million members, potentially reaching damages of nearly $1.15 billion, as the TCPA provides a minimum of $500 per violation. The 27,000-member subclass could net a $13.544-million damages award under the same framework, according...
2.3M-Member Class Action Over Bank’s Robocall Violations Could Lead to Hefty Damages, Attorneys Say
The national class includes nearly 2.3 million members, potentially reaching damages of nearly $1.15 billion, as the TCPA provides a minimum of $500 per violation. The 27,000-member subclass could net a $13.544-million damages award under the same framework, according...
Is This Elite Biglaw Firm Allowing Its Offices In China To ‘Flounder’?
Many Biglaw firms are fleeing from China, closing offices left and right. Firms that haven chosen to remain, however, are seeing their partners do the exits for them. Kirkland & Ellis, arguably the most successful law firm on the planet, is one of those firms, and...
Filevine Raises $400M In Two-Round Funding To Scale AI-Powered Legal Platform; I Speak With Its CEO
The post Filevine Raises $400M In Two-Round Funding To Scale AI-Powered Legal Platform; I Speak With Its CEO appeared first on Above the Law.Legal technology company Filevine announced today it has raised $400 million across two funding rounds over the past 15 months,...
Families Are Relying On Trump’s Batshit Tylenol Diagnosis To Revive Dismissed Cases
Tylenol is a well-known pain reliever. It isn’t particularly strong — it’s effectiveness is probably one step above spit, but it is better than nothing when you’re dealing with pregnancy cramps or a fever. Unfortunately, the party that brought you bleach and horse...
Wanna Join The Legal Fight Against The Trump Administration? Best Break Up With Biglaw
Since the start of the Trump II reign, and the attack on the rule of law that coincided with that, it’s been clear that Biglaw wasn’t going to be our savior. When directly confronted with unconstitutional Executive Orders targeting firms on Trump’s list for...
Huge Law School Classes Could Mean Huge Employment Woes In the Future
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The unknown here is how quickly that change will happen across the whole market and whether the impact will be felt before or after these students graduate. — Nikia Gray, executive director of the National...
BigHand’s Pricing And Budgeting Survey: A Wake-Up Call And An Opportunity
Another week, another interesting BigHand survey. This time the BigHand team tackled pricing and budgeting issues. The bottom line: every client wants budgets and financial transparency, but few lawyers want to do it. (At least those in law firms.) The survey is...
First Articles Of Impeachment Of The Second Trump Term
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) announced today she’s introducing articles of impeachment against which Trump cabinet member (who received his JD from the University of Virginia)? Hint: She cited the...
Anthropic’s $1.5 Billion Settlement Wins Preliminary OK From Federal Judge
U.S. District Judge William Alsup granted preliminary approval to a $1.5 billion settlement resolving claims that Anthropic used authors' copyrighted works to train its AI chatbot Claude without consent. The deal is the largest copyright settlement ever, covering...
Anthropic’s $1.5 Billion Settlement Wins Preliminary OK From Federal Judge
U.S. District Judge William Alsup granted preliminary approval to a $1.5 billion settlement resolving claims that Anthropic used authors' copyrighted works to train its AI chatbot Claude without consent. The deal is the largest copyright settlement ever, covering...
Miami Federal Prosecutor Fired Over Anti-Trump Blog
Will Rosenzweig's firing over past anti-Trump posts sparked debate on politics, free speech, and the Department of Justice's independence. Will Rosenzweig's firing over past anti-Trump posts sparked debate on politics, free speech, and the Department of...
Miami Federal Prosecutor Fired Over Anti-Trump Blog
Will Rosenzweig's firing over past anti-Trump posts sparked debate on politics, free speech, and the Department of Justice's independence. Will Rosenzweig's firing over past anti-Trump posts sparked debate on politics, free speech, and the Department of...
Big Law Firms Stay Profitable, and Quiet, During Second Trump Term
Law firms are doing so well going into the fourth quarter that you wouldn't believe that some firms had existential crises earlier this year amid government upheaval. Law firms are doing so well going into the fourth quarter that you wouldn't believe that some...
Big Law Firms Stay Profitable, and Quiet, During Second Trump Term
Law firms are doing so well going into the fourth quarter that you wouldn't believe that some firms had existential crises earlier this year amid government upheaval. Law firms are doing so well going into the fourth quarter that you wouldn't believe that some...
Working It Out: Resolving Wage & Hour Disputes Through Mediation
Despite the many legal protections for workers, wage and hour violations remain a widespread problem across multiple industries. Disputes that arise from these violations often lead to litigation, yet the vast majority of cases never make it to trial. Almost all cases...
DOJ Antitrust Chief During Trump’s First Term May Take Senior Legal Role at Paramount
Paramount, which just did a big merger, now is mulling a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, The Wall Street Journal reported. Paramount, which just did a big merger, now is mulling a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, The Wall Street Journal...
DOJ Antitrust Chief During Trump’s First Term May Take Senior Legal Role at Paramount
Paramount, which just did a big merger, now is mulling a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, The Wall Street Journal reported. Paramount, which just did a big merger, now is mulling a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, The Wall Street Journal...
As Wall Street Law Firms Seek out DC Growth, Simpson Sticks to Corporate Practice Roots
Availability of top talent has been the driving force behind Simpson's D.C. office build, the firm said, as it sees less competition for top corporate talent here than in New York. Availability of top talent has been the driving force behind Simpson's D.C....