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Lexis+AI Launches Mobile App Meeting Legal Professionals Where They Are
The focus on AI usability continues. The post Lexis+AI Launches Mobile App Meeting Legal Professionals Where They Are appeared first on Above the Law.The focus on AI usability continues. The post Lexis+AI Launches Mobile App Meeting Legal Professionals Where They Are...
Matt Gaetz’s AG Nomination Really Sucked The Air Out Of The Room For Federal Prosecutors
Many are 'disheartened' by the news, because they don't think Matt Gaetz isn't the right person for the job. The post Matt Gaetz’s AG Nomination Really Sucked The Air Out Of The Room For Federal Prosecutors appeared first on Above the Law.Many are 'disheartened' by...
Bear Damage To Luxury Car Interior Ends In Insurance Fraud Charges
A bear-y interesting story. The post Bear Damage To Luxury Car Interior Ends In Insurance Fraud Charges appeared first on Above the Law.A bear-y interesting story. The post Bear Damage To Luxury Car Interior Ends In Insurance Fraud Charges appeared first on Above the...
Biglaw Is Having A Fantastically Profitable 2024
Transactional work is back, baby! The post Biglaw Is Having A Fantastically Profitable 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.Transactional work is back, baby! The post Biglaw Is Having A Fantastically Profitable 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.
Trump Taps Matthew ‘Mongo’ Whitaker To Collect US Vig At NATO
Candygram for Mongo! The post Trump Taps Matthew ‘Mongo’ Whitaker To Collect US Vig At NATO appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Steve Pope/Getty Images)The second Trump administration will surely be a disaster for the planet and all living things. But it does...
Biglaw Firm Comes Out Strong For Women’s Sports
The firm is sponsoring an LGPA player for the season. The post Biglaw Firm Comes Out Strong For Women’s Sports appeared first on Above the Law.The firm is sponsoring an LGPA player for the season. The post Biglaw Firm Comes Out Strong For Women’s Sports appeared first...
Another Biglaw Firm Matches Milbank Scale. Frankly, It’s A Lot Of Money!
We love to see green! The post Another Biglaw Firm Matches Milbank Scale. Frankly, It’s A Lot Of Money! appeared first on Above the Law.We love to see green! The post Another Biglaw Firm Matches Milbank Scale. Frankly, It’s A Lot Of Money! appeared first on Above the...
Biglaw Bonus Announcement Leaves No Gray Area
Another firm joins the party. The post Biglaw Bonus Announcement Leaves No Gray Area appeared first on Above the Law.Another firm joins the party. The post Biglaw Bonus Announcement Leaves No Gray Area appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw Firms Are Matching The Milbank Scale! — See Also
Paul Hastings Ponies Up The Money: Bill those hours and get those checks! Fried Frank Is Matching Milbank: And they've got some special bonuses too! There's A Lot Of Money To Go Around!: Great time to be an equity partner! Can't Make This Up Folks: Apparent bear...
Top 25 Biglaw Firm Announces A Full Milbank Match — With Merit Bonuses On Top Of Special Bonuses
The firm is making big money moves for associates this week. Congratulations! The post Top 25 Biglaw Firm Announces A Full Milbank Match — With Merit Bonuses On Top Of Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.The firm is making big money moves for associates...
Yesterday Was the 22nd Anniversary of LawSites Blog
It was 22 years ago yesterday that I launched this blog. For its continued existence, I owe four debts of gratitude: To you, the readers, without whom this blog would have no reason to exist, and whose feedback and engagement over the years has been the greatest...
Amir Ali, MacArthur Justice Center Director, Confirmed to DC District Court
The U.S. Senate also confirmed Rebecca L. Pennell to the Eastern District of Washington. The U.S. Senate also confirmed Rebecca L. Pennell to the Eastern District of Washington.
Top Legal-Specific AI Tools for Law Firms
Home Legal Technology Legal AI Top Legal-Specific AI Tools for Law Firms By Attorney at Law Magazine November 20, 2024 Table of Contents Table of Contents In recent years, the rapid rise of AI has ushered in new possibilities for the legal industry, thanks in large...
How a 200,000-Worker Global Enterprise Took Down the Silos and Made ESG Its Mission
"Sometimes, you know you won't change someone's mind, but you have to listen to them anyway. That dialogue can uncover unexpected insights," said Margaret Egan, general counsel Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. "Sometimes, you know you won't change someone's mind, but...
Georgia Poll Workers Seek Contempt Against Giuliani, Alleging Continued Defamation
"It took only six months for Mr. Giuliani to resume his defamatory campaign,” the filing states. "It took only six months for Mr. Giuliani to resume his defamatory campaign,” the filing states.
ABA Approves Penn State’s Plans to Reunify Its Two Law Schools
Penn State Law and Penn State Dickinson Law's reunion is moving full-steam ahead after the schools were initially separated in 2014. Penn State Law and Penn State Dickinson Law's reunion is moving full-steam ahead after the schools were initially separated in...
Conservative Boutiques That Backed Trump Reap Their Rewards
While Big Law shunned Trump, a cadre of elite conservative lawyers threw their lots in with the Republican candidate and are being rewarded with prestigious jobs in his incoming administration. While Big Law shunned Trump, a cadre of elite conservative lawyers...
Am Law 200 Firm to Defend PUMA in Latest Quarrel Over Patented Shoe Technology
On Monday, Jonathan Labukas, a partner with Quarles and Brady in Washington, D.C., filed an appearance for the German-based footwear company in a declaratory action filed by Brooks Sports in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. On...
Private Equity Rising Stars 2024: The Best Up-and-Coming Lawyers in the UK and Europe
After months of analysis, Law.com International names the top 25 private equity lawyers aged under 40 across the commercial legal market. After months of analysis, Law.com International names the top 25 private equity lawyers aged under 40 across the commercial...
‘A World of Credit’: Ex-FTX Executive Gary Wang Sentenced to Time Served Following Cooperation
“I've never seen anything quite like what happened here, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan told the defendant, who he said had “limited culpability" in the massive fraud that led to the collapse of the fund and some $11 billion in investor and lender...
Plaintiffs Rush to Sue Over Mike Tyson, Jake Paul Fight
"Sixty million Americans were hyped to see 'Iron Mike' Tyson, 'The Baddest Man on the Planet,' versus YouTuber-turned prizefighter Jake Paul. What they saw was the 'Baddest Streaming on the Planet,'" the complaint began. "Netflix delivered the first punch of the...
Morning Docket: 11.20.24
* With the Trump sentencing delayed, prosecutors are gearing up for the inevitable request that state crimes should be legal if the convict wins a national election. Alas, this precedent will arrive too late for Charles Manson. [NY Law Journal] * Weil being dealt...
Paul Hastings Is The First Major Biglaw Firm To Match Milbank Bonus Scale After Cravath Announces
One of the most profitable firms in the world is on board with Milbank's bonuses. The post Paul Hastings Is The First Major Biglaw Firm To Match Milbank Bonus Scale After Cravath Announces appeared first on Above the Law.Cravath announced its bonus scale last night —...
Telehealth Advocates Praise DEA’s 3rd Extension Of Telemedicine Flexibilities, But Call For Further Action
The DEA recently announced the third extension of COVID-19 flexibilities for the virtual prescribing of controlled substances. Telehealth advocates applaud this move but remain hopeful for a more permanent solution in the future. The post Telehealth Advocates Praise...
15 Best Nonfiction Books To Read Yourself Or Give As Gifts, None Of Them Memoirs Or About Politics
Carrying on the tradition ... some nonfiction books for your enrichment and distraction. The post 15 Best Nonfiction Books To Read Yourself Or Give As Gifts, None Of Them Memoirs Or About Politics appeared first on Above the Law.Carrying on the tradition ... some...
Patent Portfolio Inflation: What It Is, The Challenges, And How To Deal With It [Sponsored]
Download our checklist and keep this problem at bay. The post Patent Portfolio Inflation: What It Is, The Challenges, And How To Deal With It appeared first on Above the Law.Download our checklist and keep this problem at bay. The post Patent Portfolio Inflation: What...
Lexis Releases Mobile App for Its Lexis+ AI Legal Research Platform
A year after releasing Lexis+ AI, its generative AI legal research platform, to general availability, LexisNexis Legal & Professional today announced the release of a companion app for the U.S. market, the Lexis+ AI Mobile App, which is now available for download...
LawNext: How Gen AI Can Be A Game-Changer for Discovery and Litigation, with Everlaw CEO AJ Shankar
Recently, the Everlaw Summit, the annual customer conference of the e-discovery company Everlaw, convened in San Francisco. In his keynote address there, cofounder and CEO AJ Shankar announced the general availability, after a year of beta testing, of a suite of...
How It Works: A Demonstration of MyCase Accounting Software
This week on How it Works, we have a walkthrough of MyCase Accounting software, presented to me by Sales Engineering Manager Lindsay Bushong. MyCase Legal Accounting, in their words, “is easy-to-use accounting software built seamlessly into the MyCase practice...
The Path in the Multiverse: Rethinking Client Engagement Through Gamification
The Path in the Multiverse was conceived with a singular objective: to elevate the client experience by encouraging intentional, consistent interactions while incentivizing behaviors that drive superior client service. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link...
Authentic Communications Increase Success for Value-Driven Clients
As the relationship between in-house and outside counsel continues to evolve, lawyers must continue to foster a client-first mindset, offer business-focused solutions, and embrace technology that helps deliver work faster and more efficiently. Hi there.The email...
From ‘Deep Sadness’ to Little Concern, Gaetz’s Nomination Draws Sharp Reaction From Lawyers
"The attorney general will be able to stop things from being done a lot easier than making prosecutions where they can't make them," noted one white-collar defense lawyer. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Julie Cantor, Associate General Counsel at Studs, Inc.
Studs, Inc. Associate General Counsel Julie Cantor discusses the strategies and insights needed to structure privacy programs that not only comply with legal mandates but also deliver measurable outcomes. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Chris Correnti, President & CEO & General Counsel AGC America, Inc.
AGC America, Inc. President & CEO & General Counsel Chris Correnti discusses the pressing issues that keep litigation teams up at night and practical strategies to mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and ensure successful outcomes. Hi there.The email you...
Cravath Matches ‘Special’ and Year-End Bonuses
Cravath, Paul Hastings and McDermott have all confirmed they are granting "special bonuses" that are in line with Milbank's summer bonus scale. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Smart Growth Strategies for Law Firms: Essential Investments in an Evolving Industry
As the ground shakes beneath their feet, law firm leaders must be prepared to jettison bankrupt business practices in favor of smart growth strategies. The post Smart Growth Strategies for Law Firms: Essential Investments in an Evolving Industry appeared first on...
Chicago Midsize Firm Will Combine With Miami Boutique To Form Antitrust Powerhouse
The merger between Sperling & Slater and Kenny Nachwalter will go into effect in December, and the combined firm will be known as Sperling Kenny Nachwalter. The merger between Sperling & Slater and Kenny Nachwalter will go into effect in December, and...
New Am Law 100 Partner Emerges on Trump’s Shortlist for SEC Chair
“The next chair should: initiate rulemaking, withdraw the pending cases against crypto that do not involve fraud, and balance investor protection with promoting American innovation, Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer of Coinbase Global Inc., said. Hi there.The...
‘Politically Destabilizing’?: Trump Lawyers Say NY Criminal Case Must Be Dismissed
“Any disruption occasioned by the transfer of the executive power could produce results detrimental to the safety and well-being of the United States and its people, the letter states. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Schools Score Again in Suits Against Social Media, Johnson & Johnson Subsidiary Seeks Sanctions Over Andy Birchfield’s Deposition
Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their emails or manage their RSS feeds. FeedBlitz hasn’t been hacked; we just didn’t send you...
Thriving In IP Law: Lessons From The Front Lines
Three key takeaways that can help you and your team thrive in the dynamic field of IP law. The post Thriving In IP Law: Lessons From The Front Lines appeared first on Above the Law.Three key takeaways that can help you and your team thrive in the dynamic field of IP...
Tracking Down Collaborators Or Diddy By Association?
Rough times ahead for everyone involved. The post Tracking Down Collaborators Or Diddy By Association? appeared first on Above the Law.Rough times ahead for everyone involved. The post Tracking Down Collaborators Or Diddy By Association? appeared first on Above the...
Clarence Thomas Joining Upstanding, Heroic Folks Like Putin And Prince Andrew With New Portrait
The official Clarence Thomas portrait is coming! The post Clarence Thomas Joining Upstanding, Heroic Folks Like Putin And Prince Andrew With New Portrait appeared first on Above the Law.The official Clarence Thomas portrait is coming! The post Clarence Thomas Joining...
Demon Ghoul Alex Jones Sues Sandy Hook Parents
No. Bottom. The post Demon Ghoul Alex Jones Sues Sandy Hook Parents appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Sergio Flores/Getty Images)It was probably inevitable that Alex Jones would wind up suing the Sandy Hook parents. After years of calling them crisis actors...
DOJ Officials Lawyer Up Ahead Of Trump’s Possible ‘Revenge Prosecutions’
Welcome to the new Justice Department, where 'revenge prosecutions' may be a regular occurrence. The post DOJ Officials Lawyer Up Ahead Of Trump’s Possible ‘Revenge Prosecutions’ appeared first on Above the Law.Welcome to the new Justice Department, where 'revenge...
Donald Trump Adds To His Clown Show, Erm, That Is, Cabinet With Attorney/Reality TV Star
This is the true story, of several strangers picked to serve in a cabinet. The post Donald Trump Adds To His Clown Show, Erm, That Is, Cabinet With Attorney/Reality TV Star appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)I am an avowed fan of the...
With Latest Additions, Lex Machina’s Legal Analytics Now Cover Every Federal District Civil Case
The litigation analytics company Lex Machina has completed what it describes as a milestone expansion of its data set of court documents. The post With Latest Additions, Lex Machina’s Legal Analytics Now Cover Every Federal District Civil Case appeared first on Above...
Chasing History With Justice Thomas
Did we ever see THIS justice's financial disclosures? The post Chasing History With Justice Thomas appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)As Clarence Thomas prepares for the grand unveiling of his new portrait, it’s increasingly likely that...
Fancy Portrait You’ve Got There, Clarence — See Also
If It's Good Enough For Putin, It's Good Enough For Thomas: Igor V. Babailov has chosen his next portrait subject. Criticism Is Good, Actually: Attacking valid criticism of the institution isn't healthy for it. Like Picks Like: Reality TV star President elect...
BREAKING: Cravath Delights Associates With BOTH Year-End And Special Bonuses
Cravath isn't going to be left behind in the associate bonus game. The post BREAKING: Cravath Delights Associates With BOTH Year-End And Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.It was just over a week ago that Milbank got the associate bonuses rolling, now...
Latest Universal Migrator Additions brings Count to 120 Extractors to Help Migration Specialists onboard Law Firms Faster
Universal Migrator has added two new extractors that help migration specialists migrate law firms from one platform to another, bringing its total number of migration extractors to 120. It has also enhanced several of its existing extractors with additional backup...
How I Made Partner: ‘Develop a Practice Area You Really Care About ,’ Says Jennifer Gniady of Stradley Ronon
"Take the time to develop a practice area you really care about and build relationships around that work, both inside and outside of your firm. It will motivate you to continuously improve your practice, which is critical to your long-term success as a partner and...
Judge Orders Prosecution to Destroy Copies of Notes Found in Sean Combs’ Prison Cell
The defense team argues the notes were clearly priveledged, as they were on legal pads and marked in ink as “legal or contained in manila envelopes that had the word “legal written on the front. The defense team argues the notes were clearly priveledged, as they...
BIT Mining Bribery Scandal Highlights Trump-Biden Enforcement Gap
“There is a prevailing view that Republicans are not particularly aggressive in enforcement of these types of regulatory cases typically brought by the SEC, and I don't think that's true necessarily—at least in the FCPA space," said Richard Hong, a partner at Morrison...
Attorneys Go to DC Federal Court Seeking Damages for Plaintiffs in Oct. 7, 2023, Attack on Israel
The United States has designated Iran a “state sponsor of terrorism since January 1984, exposing Iran to potential liability under the state sponsor of terrorism exception to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. The United States has designated Iran a “state...
Law Firms Are ‘Pinching Themselves’ Amid Double-Digit Profit Growth and Billing Rate Hikes
Billing rate growth continues to drive law firms' performance in 2024. Billing rate growth continues to drive law firms' performance in 2024.
Hospital Succeeds in Denying Vaccine Religious Accommodation Through ‘Undue Hardship’ Defense
According to the case law from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, courts may consider indirect costs such as health and safety along with direct economic costs when determining an "undue hardship" from granting an accommodation. According...
Who Got the Work: 16 Lawyers Appointed to BioLab Class Action Litigation
After consolidating 18 class action complaints surrounding a chemical fire at a BioLab plant in Georgia, a federal judge has appointed 16 attorneys from separate firms in Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico as interim class...
Apple Asks Judge to ‘Follow the Majority Practice’ in Dismissing Patent Dispute Over Night Vision Technology
"Courts, including in this district, have resoundingly rejected this approach, dismissing willful infringement claims where a complaint alleged that a defendant learned of the asserted patents solely through the filing of the complaint," attorneys with DLA Piper wrote...
US Judge Rejects Investor Claim That Target Hid Pandemic Inventory Issues
A Minnesota U.S. District Court judge found that the investor lawsuit relied on testimony from employees without personal knowledge of the retailer's purchasing strategy. A Minnesota U.S. District Court judge found that the investor lawsuit relied on testimony...
What Will Happen to the Nominees in Florida’s Southern and Middle Districts?
The U.S. Senate confirmed a federal magistrate judge to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on Monday to fill an emergency seat. However, what happens to the four more emergency seats in Florida? The U.S. Senate confirmed a federal magistrate...
Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Revolutionize Trial Court Litigation
Trellis AI. Built on the industry’s largest US trial court database, Trellis AI delivers unparalleled insight and efficiency to legal teams. The post Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Revolutionize Trial Court Litigation appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law...
Big Law Leaders Get Real on Business Impact of Election Results
Leaders across elite law firms joined us and shared thoughts on demand expectations, client reaction, impacts on hiring and expansion, geopolitical issues, and so much more. Leaders across elite law firms joined us and shared thoughts on demand expectations,...
Navigating Filing a Damage Claim after Hurricane Helene & Hurricane Milton
Home For the Public Storm Damage Navigating Filing a Damage Claim after Hurricane Helene & Hurricane Milton By Marc Wites November 19, 2024 Table of Contents Ready to hire a lawyer? Complete the form below and we’ll connect you with a hurricane damage lawyer....
Navigating Filing a Damage Claim after Hurricane Helene & Hurricane Milton
Home For the Public Storm Damage Navigating Filing a Damage Claim after Hurricane Helene & Hurricane Milton By Marc Wites November 19, 2024 Table of Contents Ready to hire a lawyer? Complete the form below and we’ll connect you with a hurricane damage lawyer....
Morning Docket: 11.19.24
* It's the "Decade of the Female Lawyer." [Reuters] * Celebrity claims famous lawyer attempted to extort a settlement by suggesting connections to Diddy. [Billboard] * Lawyer for Defense nominee Hegseth previews confirmation strategy by divulging that client paid off...
7 States Passed Abortion Rights Ballot Measures. But Changes Won’t Be Like A ‘Light Switch,’ Experts Say
In the 2024 election, seven out of 10 states passed ballot measures protecting abortion rights. But the effects won't be seen immediately, experts say. The post 7 States Passed Abortion Rights Ballot Measures. But Changes Won’t Be Like A ‘Light Switch,’ Experts Say...
ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest: The Finalists (2024)
Who will be the winner of our fifteenth annual law-related Halloween costume competition? The post ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest: The Finalists (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Just before Halloween, we asked our readers to submit their legally...
Legal Analytics Company Trellis Unveils AI Tools Designed to Streamline Litigation Workflows
In a move that marries a massive database of state litigation data with the generative capabilities of artificial intelligence, Trellis, a legal technology company known for its analytics tools and extensive collection of state trial court records, today released...
Knowable Introduces Gen AI Tool It Says Will Revolutionize How Companies Interact with their Contracts
Knowable, a legal technology company specializing in helping organizations bring order and organization to their executed agreements, has announced Ask Knowable, a suite of generative AI-powered tools aimed at transforming how legal teams interact with and understand...
How Secure Is the AI System Your Law Firm Is Using?
In a profession where confidentiality is paramount, failing to address AI security concerns could have disastrous consequences. It is vital that law firms and those in related industries ask the right questions about AI security to protect their clients and their...
Why Kramer Levin Decided to Merge
If the firm waited any longer for a merger, it may have been vulnerable to the same fate that other New York-founded firms outside the Am Law 50 have seen. If the firm waited any longer for a merger, it may have been vulnerable to the same fate that other New...
Is AI The Key To Efficient Contract Reviews? [Sponsored]
Our friends at LegalOn Technologies share real world use cases on how legal professionals are transforming their contract review process. The post Is AI The Key To Efficient Contract Reviews? appeared first on Above the Law.Our friends at LegalOn Technologies share...
Small Law Firms Spend Big Bucks In Mega Marketing Effort During Mike Tyson/Jake Paul Fight On Netflix
The law firms were the real winners at the boxing match seen round the world. The post Small Law Firms Spend Big Bucks In Mega Marketing Effort During Mike Tyson/Jake Paul Fight On Netflix appeared first on Above the Law.The law firms were the real winners at the...
Former Biglaw Partner Suspended Following Accusations Of ‘Inappropriate And Unwanted’ Conduct
The Biglaw partner left the firm after allegations concerning his conduct were investigated. The post Former Biglaw Partner Suspended Following Accusations Of ‘Inappropriate And Unwanted’ Conduct appeared first on Above the Law.The Biglaw partner left the firm after...
Harvard Law Students Counter Protest Suppression With 1 Easy Trick!
Pulled a sneaky on ya! The post Harvard Law Students Counter Protest Suppression With 1 Easy Trick! appeared first on Above the Law.Pulled a sneaky on ya! The post Harvard Law Students Counter Protest Suppression With 1 Easy Trick! appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw Firm Turns Into A Hotbed Of Finger Pointing When Associates Read Internal Emails Not Meant For Their Eyes
Associates are in hot water after snooping in the firm's document management platform. The post Biglaw Firm Turns Into A Hotbed Of Finger Pointing When Associates Read Internal Emails Not Meant For Their Eyes appeared first on Above the Law.It’s never a good look for...
Sonia Sotomayor Has No Plans To Step Down From The Supreme Court
The high court's most senior liberal justice isn't going anywhere. The post Sonia Sotomayor Has No Plans To Step Down From The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by ERIN SCHAFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote...
Shareholder Activists Are Just Getting Started
Get ready for more shareholder fights in 2025. The post Shareholder Activists Are Just Getting Started appeared first on Above the Law.Get ready for more shareholder fights in 2025. The post Shareholder Activists Are Just Getting Started appeared first on Above the Law.
Infowars Sale To The Onion Plagued By Alex Jones-Level Chaos
Damn you, Illuminati! The post Infowars Sale To The Onion Plagued By Alex Jones-Level Chaos appeared first on Above the Law.Damn you, Illuminati! The post Infowars Sale To The Onion Plagued By Alex Jones-Level Chaos appeared first on Above the Law.
5 Ohio Law Schools Drop Their Diversity Scholarships And Programs
Nice while it lasted. The post 5 Ohio Law Schools Drop Their Diversity Scholarships And Programs appeared first on Above the Law.Nice while it lasted. The post 5 Ohio Law Schools Drop Their Diversity Scholarships And Programs appeared first on Above the Law.
Behold, A Bad Argument — See Also
Turley Really Wants You To Put Gaetz's 17 Year Old Thing Aside: Loyalists are loyal to a fault. Harvard Law Students Avoid Getting Pushed For Studying: You'll never guess how they skirted punishment! Law Firms Sitting Ringside: Did you catch these firms during the...
Schools Win Again: Social Media Fails to Strike Public Nuisance Claims
On Nov. 15, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers allowed school districts' public nuisance claims to go forward against social media sites including Instagram and TikTok. On Nov. 15, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers allowed school districts'...
Uber Not Responsible for Turning Over Information on ‘Dangerous Riders’ to Competitor, Judge Finds
In Newman v. Uber Technologies, the court denied attempts to hold Uber responsible for the safety of Lyft drivers, concluding it didn't owe drivers of a separate company a duty "to protect them from known, dangerous passengers." In Newman v. Uber Technologies,...
‘Nuclear Option’?: Eli Lilly Taps Big Law Firms in Federal Drug Pricing Dispute
The Health Resources and Services Administration has “invoked the nuclear option of removal from not only the 340B program but also Medicaid and Medicare Part B if manufacturers implement a cash replenishment model, counsel for Eli Lilly—the manufacturer of Mounjaro,...
What Practices Are Driving Law Firms’ ‘Remarkable’ Performance in 2024?
Specific litigation areas are driving demand for Big Law. Meanwhile, IP is the only law firm practice that saw a slowdown by Q3, according to one report. Specific litigation areas are driving demand for Big Law. Meanwhile, IP is the only law firm practice that...
Not a Shield, but a Weapon? Blue Cross Accused of Antitrust Practices
The complaint was surfaced on Law.com Radar. The complaint was surfaced on Law.com Radar.
‘If You Have the Offering, India Is the Shining Star’: International Firms on Bolstering Their India Desks
Lawyers leading the India desks of international law firms comment on penetrating the market and the challenges that come with it. Lawyers leading the India desks of international law firms comment on penetrating the market and the challenges that come with...
Fate of Ethics Panel—and Cuomo Book Deal Probe—Is in Top Court’s Hands as January Arguments Approach
New York's highest court will have an opportunity to get its say on whether the state's revamped, 11-member ethics watchdog is a constitutional body. New York's highest court will have an opportunity to get its say on whether the state's revamped, 11-member...
Am Law 100 Partners on Trump’s Short List to Replace Gensler as SEC Chair
“Gensler's framework will continue to exist and be an option for whoever sits at the SEC going forward, said Dorothy Lund, a leading expert on securities regulation and professor at Columbia Law School. “Gensler's framework will continue to exist and be an...
Applying Pressure: Collaborating Firms Advance BioLab Class Action
Attorneys from California, New York, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama outline the state of play in the class action litigation, and the steps they're taking in the hope of becoming interim class counsel. Attorneys from California, New York, Georgia, Tennessee and...
Davis Polk Lands Spirit Chapter 11 Amid Bankruptcy Resurgence
After a slower Q3, the rate of large corporate bankruptcies picked up in October. After a slower Q3, the rate of large corporate bankruptcies picked up in October.
17 Amazing Ways a Hobonichi Techo Will Change Your Life
Analog Attorney | The Hobonichi Techo is the gold standard for dated and undated planners, and uses the world's best paper, and you should get one. The post 17 Amazing Ways a Hobonichi Techo Will Change Your Life appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms...
Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era
Joe Douglass | Done well, videos become powerful, persuasive tools that sway juries and adjusters alike. The post Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers....
Morning Docket: 11.18.24
* Rudy finally turning over some assets. [Barron's] * Mike Johnson blocking Gaetz ethics report as "rough draft." Apparently the document isn't old enough to be properly understood. [CNBC] * Kansas Supreme Court debates discipline as a sword, which is weird because...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Altered States
Where aspiring lawyers can potentially skip the bar exam. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Altered States appeared first on Above the Law.Where aspiring lawyers can potentially skip the bar exam. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Altered States appeared first on Above the Law.
Want A Federal Clerkship? You Should Consider This Law School.
If you can get in, that is. The post Want A Federal Clerkship? You Should Consider This Law School. appeared first on Above the Law.If you can get in, that is. The post Want A Federal Clerkship? You Should Consider This Law School. appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw Dispute Resolution Partner Goes Low In Parking Dispute — See Also
Tantrums Aren't Just For Kids!: Partner demands apologies from associate who took his parking spot. Fighting For The Future: Climate protestors target "fossil fuel enablers." You Might Say You Like Free Markets: Weird that you're attacking free association. The Winner...
Baltimore City Govt., After Winning Opioid Jury Trial, Preparing to Demand an Additional $11B for Abatement Costs
Susman Godfrey partner Bill Carmody said the $266 million “verdict was an important step toward helping Baltimore recover so that it can continue to be one of the best cities in America and a place where all of its citizens can be healthy and succeed." Susman...
X Joins Legal Attack on California’s New Deepfakes Law
X owner Elon Musk says the so-called Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act violates the constitutional right to free speech as well as content-platform protections in Section 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act. X owner Elon Musk says the...