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Charlie Adelson Pushes For Retrial

Charlie Adelson Pushes For Retrial

By now, you’ve all heard of Charlie Adelson, the man accused of taking part in a conspiracy to kill Florida State law professor Dan Markel. And that could be part of the problem. After being sentenced to life in prison back in 2023, Adelson has attempted to get his...

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Accountability In An Age Of Unaccountability

A flurry of stories hit the legal world all at once last week, with the government responding to another ICE killing in Minnesota by… arresting journalists and dumping Epstein files. And while the Epstein files don’t represent the entire universe — or, perhaps, even...

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Running Your Cases

Running Your Cases

Most young lawyers don’t lose cases because they don’t know the law. They lose cases because they don’t run the case. They don’t drive it. They don’t manage it. They don’t control it. They let it control them. And then one day, they look up and realize discovery...

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The Muppet Show Revival Gets The Lawyers Involved

The Muppet Show Revival Gets The Lawyers Involved

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! In the new revival of The Muppet Show, what legal subplot is guest host Sabrina Carpenter involved in? Hint: This comes after Miss Piggy’s “arrest” at the final show of Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Tour...

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Abstract Idea ≠ Patentable

An abstract idea and a patent attorney walk into a patent bar. The bartender says, “Sorry, we don’t serve abstract ideas.” The attorney replies, “That’s fine—we’ll just reduce it to practice.” Some of you may already get the punchline. If you don’t, read this short...

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Takes One To Know One — See Also

Takes One To Know One — See Also

Trump Calls Leonard Leo A Sleazebag: Second time’s the charm! What A Time To Enter: Anthropic enters as legal tech free falls. Jumping Over Failure: The DOJ’s “Emergency Jump Teams” are a drastic attempt to fix poor staffing issues. What Happens When The Plaintiff Is...

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Anthropic Enters Legal Tech, Legal Tech Enters Freefall

It wasn’t 1929 for the legal tech industry, but it wasn’t great either. Thomson Reuters lost around 15 percent of its value. LexisNexis’s parent company dropped about 14 percent. DocuSign fell 11 percent. A lot of the industry isn’t publicly traded, so we didn’t get...

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EEOC Complaint Filed, Class Action Looms Against Trump Admin

EEOC Complaint Filed, Class Action Looms Against Trump Admin

At issue is coverage for gender-affirming care in two healthcare plans that provide coverage for around 2 million federal employees, family members and retirees.       At issue is coverage for gender-affirming care in two healthcare plans that provide coverage for...

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Facing a New Test, Is Paul Weiss ‘Circling the Wagons’?

Facing a New Test, Is Paul Weiss ‘Circling the Wagons’?

Emails linking Jeffrey Epstein and firm chairman Brad Karp create the second significant public relations challenge striking the firm in less than a year.       Emails linking Jeffrey Epstein and firm chairman Brad Karp create the second significant public relations...

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Why Small Law Firms Need Flex Talent

Jay Harrington | More law firms are starting to see flex talent for what it is: not just a relief valve, but a strategic tool for growth. Here's how small and boutique firms are using it. The post Why Small Law Firms Need Flex Talent appeared first on Articles, Tips...

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Tony Box: A Different Kind of Lawyer

Tony Box: A Different Kind of Lawyer By Dan Baldwin “I’m a different kind of lawyer,” says Tony Box, partner at Gray Reed. His statement refers not only to his commitment to the law and his clients, but also to his surprisingly diverse career path. Box has served as...

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Unsafe Nurse Staffing Exposed

What constitutes a safe staffing level on any given hospital unit, on any given day, is not a mystery. Hospitals know it. Regulators know it. Accrediting bodies know it. The data has confirmed it for decades. But would you, the patient, know it? Some hospitals...

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Oil Slick

You likely saw the news that on January 3, 2026, the United States executed a covert military operation in Caracas, Venezuela wherein U.S. forces abducted that country’s head of state, Nicolas Maduro, along with his spouse, and then transported them to New York City...

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The Impact of Technology on Family Law

Technology has become part of nearly every aspect of modern life, and family law is no exception. From how evidence is collected to how parents communicate after separation, digital tools are reshaping both the legal process and the day-to-day experiences of families...

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Supreme Court Scandals Can Actually Get Worse

Supreme Court Scandals Can Actually Get Worse

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What legal thriller begins with the assassination of two Supreme Court justices, one liberal and the other conservative? Hint: Written by a lawyer-cum-best-selling-author, the book was turned into a...

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Best Legal AI Tools for Law Firms

Home Legal Technology Legal AI Best Legal AI Tools for Law Firms By Attorney at Law Magazine February 3, 2026 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 part to the...

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New Ruling Could Pit Insurers Against Each Other

New Ruling Could Pit Insurers Against Each Other

"That's going to be frightening for primary carriers," attorney G. Jeffrey Vernis of Vernis & Bowling in North Palm Beach, who specializes in insurance litigation, said.       "That's going to be frightening for primary carriers," attorney G. Jeffrey Vernis of...

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Paul Weiss to Open in Houston With Kirkland M&A Duo

Paul Weiss to Open in Houston With Kirkland M&A Duo

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison joins a growing list of Big Law firms moving into the Houston market, following announcements from Sullivan & Cromwell and Dechert in January.       Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison joins a growing list of...

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Rolls-Royce Lands Legal Chief From Unilever

Rolls-Royce Lands Legal Chief From Unilever

Maria Varsellona, a rising star among legal chiefs globally, is adding another marquee company to her resume.       Maria Varsellona, a rising star among legal chiefs globally, is adding another marquee company to her resume.       

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Mindy Kaling to Headline Tuesday Keynote at Legalweek 2026

Mindy Kaling to Headline Tuesday Keynote at Legalweek 2026

The keynote will take place Tuesday, March 10 as part of Legalweek's expanded programming. The conference will be held at the Javits Center in New York City from March 9 to 12.       The keynote will take place Tuesday, March 10 as part of Legalweek's expanded...

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UC Law San Francisco Scores Another Name Change Win

UC Law San Francisco Scores Another Name Change Win

Law school name changes can be a big deal. Donate to a prestigious school to get the name changed and you risk nobody taking it seriously. Sorry Penn Carey. If you really want to make the most of it, you’ve got to be there at the inception. When Serranus Clinton...

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DOJ Attacks Judge, Claims Judicial Immunity For Itself

DOJ Attacks Judge, Claims Judicial Immunity For Itself

This weekend Chad Mizelle, the (former?) chief of staff at the Justice Department, invited anyone with a bar card to hit him up on Twitter if they want to be a federal prosecutor. All you have to do is “support President Trump” and his “anti-crime agenda.” If you are...

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Fenwick & West Agrees to Settle Claims in FTX Investor MDL

Fenwick & West Agrees to Settle Claims in FTX Investor MDL

Fenwick & West has reached a proposed settlement with FTX investors, moving the prominent Silicon Valley law firm closer to exiting the sprawling post-collapse FTX litigation.       Fenwick & West has reached a proposed settlement with FTX investors, moving...

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