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How I Made Partner: ‘Always Be Nimble and Able to Adapt to Changing Circumstances,’ Says Meredith Schultz of Boies Schiller Flexner
"It is important to make the effort to get to know people outside of work and maintain connections with them. It may be good for business, but more importantly, having close friends in the same industry who "get it" is good for one's well-being." With this...
Sweden Applying For NATO Membership; Other Nordic Nations Pledge Security Support
It is the Swedish "Government's assessment is that NATO membership is the best way to protect Sweden's security in light of the fundamentally changed security environment following Russia's invasion of Ukraine." The post Sweden Applying For NATO Membership; Other...
Fake Attorney General Opines On Fake Michael Sussmann Case… Questions DC ‘Jury Of, Uh, You Know, Which, Uh….’
Oh go ahead and say it, it's Fox News. The post Fake Attorney General Opines On Fake Michael Sussmann Case... Questions DC 'Jury Of, Uh, You Know, Which, Uh....' appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Steve Pope/Getty Images)Matthew Whitaker stormed into our hearts...
Federal Judge Hires Just ONE Woman Law Clerk In 30+ Years… Insists THERE’S NOTHING TO SEE HERE
The impact has been felt across the circuit. The post Federal Judge Hires Just ONE Woman Law Clerk In 30+ Years... Insists THERE'S NOTHING TO SEE HERE appeared first on Above the Law.You'd think that over the course of 30 years and hiring more than 70 law school...
Clarence Thomas Doesn’t Know How To Quit The Media — See Also
Clarence Thomas Really Doesn't Like The Press: Oh no! So sad. This Hiring Pattern Sure Looks Suspicious: At the D.C. Circuit. All The Cool Kids Are Going Here: A look at the most desirable summer associate programs. A Job At The Supreme Court Might *Sound* Like A Good...
Allianz Admits To Some Light Securities Fraud
Of course all agree that the real bad guys were the Allianz employees Allianz singularly failed to supervise. The post Allianz Admits To Some Light Securities Fraud appeared first on Above the Law.Of course all agree that the real bad guys were the Allianz employees...
Morning Docket: 05.18.22
* Focus, Gov: Hawaii law prevents Governor from moonlighting for Uber as a side gig. [Star Advertiser] * While it is hard to beat learning torts in pajamas, law students still prefer the real thing. [Reuters] * More ethanol in Des Moines, please! Iowa law mandates...
New Beta Feature of Law.com Radar Uses Algorithm to Detect Trends and Surges in Litigation News
Two years ago, the legal and business news company ALM launched Law.com Radar, a service of the legal news site Law.com that delivers custom-tailored news drawn from court dockets, with a unique twist — its news summaries are generated algorithmically, rather than by...
LawNext Podcast: Is the End in Site for State Limits on Law Practice? With APRL President Brian Faughnan
Lawyers are largely limited to practicing law in the states in which they are licensed. But now, calling that rule anachronistic, the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers has asked the American Bar Association to amend the model rules that govern law...
Five Ways to Make Meetings Matter
Making meetings effective and productive is no easy feat — especially in the age of Zoom. To be effective, meetings need to engage the talents of the people involved, work to achieve the group’s specific goals for the moment — and do so in a way that’s contextually...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Florida Condo Collapse Victims’ Families Reach $1B Settlement. Ex-Girardi Keese Partners Used Bank Account Like A ‘Slush Fund,’ Edelson Says.
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Top 5 Jury Research Companies in 2022
First Court DecisionQuest NJP Persuasion Strategies MAGNA Most attorneys have had the shock of a verdict that came way out of left field. The one they thought they had in the bag, but as it turned out, was not even close. While you can always prevent these situations,...
‘Is That Serious?’: Judge Dubious of Anti-Vax Group’s Free Speech Claim Over Facebook Censorship
The Children's Health Defense sued Facebook in 2020, alleging the company censored the group's posts at the behest of the federal government. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Taking Stock of the Term’s Pending Cases | Jackson’s 4 Clerks | Brown v. Board’s Complete Story
We take a look at eight pending cases that many court watchers are following. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys...
Supreme Court Declines to Review Central District’s COVID Jury Trial Ban
The decision means a criminal case against a physician will return to the trial court, and four other dismissed cases could face the same fate. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
How Quickly Can Wachtell Get To $10 Million In Profits?
That's pretty efficient. The post How Quickly Can Wachtell Get To $10 Million In Profits? appeared first on Above the Law.How Quickly Can Wachtell Get To $10 Million In Profits? - Above the LawAbove the Law Skip to content Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia...
Trump Judge Imagines Doctors Forced To Perform Gender Reassignment Surgery On Newborns In Ruling Blocking Trans Health Mandate
It's a hell of a straw baby argument! The post Trump Judge Imagines Doctors Forced To Perform Gender Reassignment Surgery On Newborns In Ruling Blocking Trans Health Mandate appeared first on Above the Law.Remember when nationwide injunctions were bad? It was like 18...
With Support Staff Hard to Find, Some Firms Are Turning to Untrained College Grads
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts for this decade, openings for paralegals and legal assistants will outpace the average across occupations. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content...
State Files First Wage-and-Hour Complaint Against Cannabis Retailer, Officials Say
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries and Office of the Attorney General filed a $300,000 wage-and-hour complaint against a cannabis business in Spokane County Court on May 11, which the offices said is the first litigation of this type against a...
What GCs Should Know About California’s Blocked Board Diversity Laws
It's possible, but unlikely, that activist investors and groups could successfully leverage the recent California rulings to go after companies that have diversity policies. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
Stanford Law Just Made It A Little Easier To Afford A Quality Education
The only way they could mess this up is if they increase the cost of applying there. The post Stanford Law Just Made It A Little Easier To Afford A Quality Education appeared first on Above the Law.On the outside looking in, law is one of those fields that seems...
State Appeals Court Untangles the Complexities of Interest Calculations on Failed Tax Lien Purchases
The Colorado Appeals Court considered the question of interest accrual in the event of a failed treasurers deed conveyance: does it begin to accrue on the date it was paid or from the date the court ascertains the reimbursement amount? With this subscription you will...
Whitcomb Selinsky, PC Celebrates a Decade of Serving the Veteran Community
Denver, CO—The law offices of Whitcomb Selinsky, PC is set to celebrate ten years of continued growth and expansion in its Denver office. Since opening in 2012 with two attorneys, Whitcomb Selinsky, PC has grown to more than 24 attorneys and legal staff, having...
Eversheds Sutherland Adds Senior Counsel Philip Ehrlich in New York
NEW YORK, NY—Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce that the firm has added Philip H. Ehrlich as senior counsel in the Insurance Practice Group in New York. Joining from Hogan Lovells, Mr. Ehrlich focuses his practice on the representation of domestic and foreign...
Tyson & Mendes Adds Construction Liability Partner in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV—Nationwide civil litigation defense firm Tyson & Mendes LLP has announced Griffith Hayes as the newest partner in its growing Las Vegas office. Hayes specializes in general liability, products liability, construction liability, employment and labor...
Polsinelli Adds Four Attorneys to National ESOP, Corporate & Transactional and Tax Practice Groups
NEW YORK CITY, NY—Polsinelli welcomes nationally prominent ESOP attorney Stanley E. Bulua (pictured), seasoned corporate attorney Jeanne R. Solomon, seasoned tax attorney Scott S. Ahroni and tax associate Erika L. Colangelo as the latest high-profile additions to the...
Nothing Says ‘Impartial Judge’ Like Clarence Thomas Publicly Making Fun Of The Press
After hearing this audio, Kathryn Rubino immediately wanted to know if this was an enforceable promise. The post Nothing Says ‘Impartial Judge’ Like Clarence Thomas Publicly Making Fun Of The Press appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Staci Zaretsky)I assumed...
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Healthcare Access For Transgender Children And Teenagers [Sponsored]
Various bills in state legislatures across the United States are seeking to ban or limit gender-affirming healthcare options for transgender children and teenagers. The post Healthcare Access For Transgender Children And Teenagers appeared first on Above the...
Judge Affirms Back Pay Award, Rejecting Argument That Plaintiff Would Have Been Laid Off During Pandemic
The court found the employer's arguments were "speculative and not supported by evidence." With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect...
SEC Reaches $6B Settlement With Allianz Global
The case marks the latest white-collar crackdown under the Biden administration that targeted corporate employees, and required an admission of guilt. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
How To Create A Job Search Strategy That Actually Works
It takes planning, preparedness, and strategy to make it to the finish line (i.e., a job offer). The post How To Create A Job Search Strategy That Actually Works appeared first on Above the Law.Photo Courtesy of Wolters Kluwer.You’ve updated your resume and your...
Forfeiting $300K To Advise SCOTUS On Ethical Rules They’re Allowed To Ignore? SIGN ME UP!
This might have looked like a better deal in the past. The post Forfeiting $300K To Advise SCOTUS On Ethical Rules They’re Allowed To Ignore? SIGN ME UP! appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Erin Schaff-Pool/Getty Images)Government jobs pay terribly. But...
Federal Judge Tosses Legal Malpractice Suit, Finding No ‘Ulterior Motive’ in Filing Ch. 13 Petition on Eve of Foreclosure Sale
"My position from day one was that if this outcome was different, it would basically put a thorn in the side of the bankruptcy practice--that bankruptcy practitioners would be nervous about handling cases such as this because of the automatic stay," said solo...
Disabled Janitors Can Unionize, Federal Appeals Court Says
A Baltimore hospital's workers union earned the right to unionize after a federal appeals court backed its bargaining order and said the hospital had to enforce it despite its objections. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
How I Made Co-Managing Partner: ‘My Experience and Background Provided A Seamless Transition Into My Role,” Says Javier A. Alvarez of TA PLLC
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How I Made Co-Managing Partner: ‘My Experience and Background Provided a Seamless Transition Into My Role,’ Says Javier A. Alvarez of TA PLLC
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Make Way For The Country’s Youngest Black Law School Graduate
Congratulations! The post Make Way For The Country’s Youngest Black Law School Graduate appeared first on Above the Law.Haley Taylor Schlitz (image via LinkedIn)Back in 2019, we brought you the first chapter in Haley Taylor Schlitz‘s legal career when the...
Typical Houston Maritime Accidents Experienced by Passengers
The maritime industry consists of many risks and dangers. We successfully represent roughly 100 cruise ship passengers injured at sea on an annual basis. These cases can range from the most mundane slip and fall in the buffet line to the most unusual fact patterns...
Global Firm Expands Tech Incubator As Part Of Growing Range Of Outside-The-Box Services
Allen & Overy offers a lot more than traditional law firm services. The post Global Firm Expands Tech Incubator As Part Of Growing Range Of Outside-The-Box Services appeared first on Above the Law.Law firms aren’t just law firms these days. And I don’t mean those...
Lawyer Brings The Sass In Celebrity Trial
You've got to take testifying seriously. The post Lawyer Brings The Sass In Celebrity Trial appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Rebekah Vardy: “If I’m honest…”David Sherborne: “I would hope you’re honest because you’re sitting in a...
Law Practice Management Company MyCase Acquires Immigration Platform Docketwise
The law practice management company MyCase said today that it has acquired Docketwise, a software platform for immigration attorneys that provides case management, immigration forms, and client-relationship management. This is the second time in less than a month that...
How I Made Partner: ‘Treat Everyone With Grace and Patience,’ Says Luke Liss of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
"Develop your empathy and exercise it--authenticity is key." With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in...
Leveraging Your Law Degree to Save Big Money on Your Mortgage
Leveraging your law degree to save on a lawyer mortgage. Rent or Buy? This is often the question attorneys ask themselves over their first decade out of law school. While many financially savvy attorneys have the desire to purchase a home as a long-term investment,...
Credit Suisse’s Risk Department Every Bit As Weak, Bullied As Credit Suisse’s Actions Suggest
Despite earlier reassurances to the contrary, where there’s this much smoke, there is a raging risk and compliance fire. The post Credit Suisse’s Risk Department Every Bit As Weak, Bullied As Credit Suisse’s Actions Suggest appeared first on Above the Law.Despite...
An Innovation Touchdown
Better helmets mean better player safety. The post An Innovation Touchdown appeared first on Above the Law.If you are a sports fan who happened to have been puttering around the house this past Sunday, there were a plethora of dramatic games on tap. From NBA and NHL...
Most Desirable Summer Associate Program Ranking Crowns New Top Destination
Plus a whole lot more insight into the summer experience. The post Most Desirable Summer Associate Program Ranking Crowns New Top Destination appeared first on Above the Law.With summer programs right around the corner — in a lot of cases the first “real” summer...
Morning Docket: 05.17.22
* Gov. DeSantis doesn't want protestors being big meanies outside of people's homes. Remember: You only have the right to protest if it doesn't like...inconvenience anyone. [AP] * In Texas, the right to free speech includes broadcasting murderous rampage. Yup,...
Buyer Journey: What Lawyers Should Know About the Psychology of Paying for Goods and Services
Understanding the four stages of the buyer journey can point to ways to improve your marketing, practice management and payment systems. It’s no secret that we live on the internet these days. It dominates every aspect of our day-to-day lives and has fundamentally...
Buyer Journey: What Lawyers Should Know About the Psychology of Paying for Goods and Services
Understanding the four stages of the buyer journey can point to ways to improve your marketing, practice management and payment systems. It’s no secret that we live on the internet these days. It dominates every aspect of our day-to-day lives and has fundamentally...
Gibson Dunn Nabs ‘Next-Generation’ Partner, Securities Litigator in Northern California
Jessica Valenzuela, formerly of Cooley, has represented Overstock and Stitch Fix in securities class action litigation. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal...
Travers Smith Promotes Largest Cohort of Partners to Date
The firm has promoted four women as part of its latest round. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in...
Lidsky to Return to UF Law as Constitutional Law Chair, Following Mizzou Deanship
Lyrissa Lidsky, the first woman dean of the University of Missouri School of Law, is returning home to the University of Florida Levin College of Law--where she taught for 22 years--as Raymond & Miriam Ehrlich Chair in U.S. Constitutional Law starting in August...
Ahead of the Curve: More Lessons From My Reporting on Disabled Law Students
This week, we're further exploring my ongoing series "Disabling Ableism: Making the Legal Profession More Accessible." With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal...
Edelson’s Fee Lawsuit Says Ex-Girardi Keese Partners Got Client Money
Edelson's latest filing in its fee lawsuit accuses former Girardi Keese partners David Lira and Keith Griffin of using client funds to pay for thousands of dollars in airfare and restaurants. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
Biglaw Equity Partners Are So White…
How white is it? The post Biglaw Equity Partners Are So White… appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw Equity Partners Are So White... - Above the LawAbove the Law Skip to content Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to the...
Whatever Happened To Predictability? — See Also
Proportionate Response: Yale Law students say it might be time to stop inviting Federalist Society members to parties. Conservative media outlet publishes the identities of these enemies of #FREEDOM and snitches to their employers. Sounds about right. Doth Protest Too...
State High Court Sides With Landlord in Rent Obligations During COVID-19 Restaurant Shutdown Orders
The Connecticut Supreme Court joined the ever-growing list of courts weighing in on COVID-19-related litigation. But it may be the first state high court in the country to determine that shutdown orders did not relieve restaurant owners from paying rent. With this...
CT High Court Sides With Landlord in Restaurant’s Rent Obligations Despite COVID-19 Shutdown
The Connecticut Supreme Court joined the ever-growing list of courts weighing in on COVID-19-related litigation. But it may be the first state high court in the country to determine that shutdown orders did not relieve restaurant owners from paying rent. With this...
CT High Court Sides With Landlord On Restaurant’s Rent Obligations Despite COVID-19 Shutdown
The Connecticut Supreme Court joined the ever-growing list of courts weighing in on COVID-19-related litigation. But it may be the first state high court in the country to determine that shutdown orders did not relieve restaurant owners from paying rent. With this...
Larry Silverman and Dee Dee Fischer Join Sidley With Two Associates
MIAMI, FL—Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to announce that Larry Silverman and Dianne “Dee Dee” Fischer have joined the firm as partners in the Litigation practice group. As trial lawyers, they focus their practices on commercial litigation and antitrust litigation and...
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Adds Employee Benefits Partner Andrew Douglass
CHICAGO,IL—Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew Douglass as a partner in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice group. Douglass joins from Reed Smith LLP in Chicago. Douglass advises private and public...
Milele N. St. Julien Joins International Association of Defense Counsel
NEW ORLEANS, LA—The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Milele N. St. Julien, a special partner at Pugh, Accardo, Haas, Radecker & Carey, LLC in New Orleans, Louisiana, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the preeminent...
Tammy Westerberg Joins Foley as Business Litigation Partner
DENVER, CO—Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Tamera “Tammy” Westerberg has joined the firm’s Litigation Department and Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group as a partner in the Denver office. Westerberg brings significant experience...
Prominent Sports Industry Partners Chuck Baker and Irwin Raij Join Sidley
NEW YORK, NY—Sidley welcomes Charles “Chuck” Baker and Irwin Raij as partners and co-chairs of its Entertainment, Sports and Media industry group. Mr. Baker has joined in New York and Mr. Raij has joined in Miami. They were previously co-chairs of the Sports Industry...
Attorney Elsa De Lima Joins the Downs Law Group
MIAMI, FL— Craig T. Downs, Esq., founder and principal attorney of The Downs Law Group, is pleased to announce that Elsa De Lima, Esq. has joined the firm as an attorney. In her new role, she will serve as one of the lead counsels representing plaintiffs in a historic...
Stites & Harbison Named to 2022 Top 10 Patent Firms in North America – South List
LOUISVILLE, KY—The Patent Lawyer Magazine has named Stites & Harbison, PLLC to the 2022 Top 10 Patent Firms and IP Practices in North America – South list. The editorial and research staff at The Patent Lawyer Magazine reviews law firms by country and jurisdiction...
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The Latest Considerations For Supply Chain Agreements [Sponsored]
The first line of defense against unforeseen loss is tightly drafted contracts prepared by well-equipped attorneys. The post The Latest Considerations For Supply Chain Agreements appeared first on Above the Law.One of the largest business impacts of the pandemic has...
Biglaw Firm Breaks The Secrecy Over Partnership Decisions Revealing Just How Many Billable Hours It Takes
Sure, it's a lot of hours but at least the firm is upfront about it. The post Biglaw Firm Breaks The Secrecy Over Partnership Decisions Revealing Just How Many Billable Hours It Takes appeared first on Above the Law.Let’s call this one a victory for...
Michael Flynn Gonna Sue Merrick Garland For Malicious Prosecution, You Bet
Never get high on your own supply! The post Michael Flynn Gonna Sue Merrick Garland For Malicious Prosecution, You Bet appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Alex Wroblewski/Getty Images)Has Michael Flynn lost his damn mind? Sure, Bill Barr did him a solid and...
How Many Female Board Members Are Enough? California Says Goose Egg.
This is what The Founders™ would have wanted. The post How Many Female Board Members Are Enough? California Says Goose Egg. appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)For a couple of years, California required that companies wishing to do business in the state...
‘Trust Me, I’m A Liberal Man, Which Is Why I’m Writing In The Wall Street Journal That Women Don’t Have Reproductive Rights’
The curious category of 'liberal law professor' predictably rears its head again. The post ‘Trust Me, I’m A Liberal Man, Which Is Why I’m Writing In The Wall Street Journal That Women Don’t Have Reproductive Rights’ appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via...
Circuit Split Deepens Over Whether Bankruptcy Code Strips Tribal Immunity
Addressing a question of first impression, a divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has ruled that the U.S. Bankruptcy Code strips Native American tribes of their sovereign immunity. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
More Diverse Associates Hired at Law Firms, But Partnership, Leadership Remain Mainly White and Male
The latest ABA diversity survey results showed troubling trends leading up to the pandemic. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect...
How I Got Into Law School: Prior Experience and Broad Education Pay Dividends, Says Skadden’s Lauren S. Kramer
Welcome to Law.com's "How I Got Into Law School" series, which provides the next generation of law students with practical advice on the process With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Consistent, Practical Leadership,’ Says Elizabeth Alquist of Day Pitney
"Get involved in committee work both in their firms and in outside organizations--it is a great training platform." With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal...
‘No Matter the Outcome, You Will Be Okay’: Second-Time Bar Takers Discuss the Agonizing Wait for Results
Reddit users said distraction and positivity are the keys to enduring the seemingly endless wait for bar results. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal...
Guess Which Legal Event Feels Like Tindering Behind The Wife’s Back?
This is "Maybe I was cheating, but why were you looking through my phone?" level DARVO-ing. The post Guess Which Legal Event Feels Like Tindering Behind The Wife’s Back? appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Aude Guerrucci-Pool/Getty Images)The Alito leak,...
Jonathan Turley Called Out For Using Law For ‘Wrongful Ends.’ As If Selling Out For Publicity Is Wrongful!
GWU's commencement speaker criticized the professor's public stances and he's unhappy about it. The post Jonathan Turley Called Out For Using Law For ‘Wrongful Ends.’ As If Selling Out For Publicity Is Wrongful! appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Chip...
Everything You Need To Know About The Fabric Act, The First Federal Fashion Bill
"Every single day, every one of us starts the morning getting dressed. 'What are we going to wear?' But the question we don't ask ourselves is, 'What did it take to make the clothes that I'm going to wear?'" The post Everything You Need To Know About The Fabric Act,...
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Why IP Assets Can Be An Attractive Investment Opportunity [Sponsored]
Yieldstreet is offering access to a well-known industry player. Here's how you can target long-term appreciation in patent portfolios. The post Why IP Assets Can Be An Attractive Investment Opportunity appeared first on Above the Law.Key takeawaysIntellectual property...
Mindfulness Becomes a Growing Priority Among Legal Professionals
"Mindfulness doesn't care about class, education, status, wealth," said Don Swanson, an e-discovery and privacy consultant with Five Star Legal and Compliance Systems. "When you walk into mindfulness, none of that matters. It's just brain yoga." With this subscription...
Yale Law Students: ‘Maybe Don’t Invite FedSoc To Parties.’ Right Wing: ‘Doxx ‘Em And Snitch To Employers’
There's a profound disrespect for legal institutions on display here... and it's not coming from the Yale Law students. The post Yale Law Students: ‘Maybe Don’t Invite FedSoc To Parties.’ Right Wing: ‘Doxx ‘Em And Snitch To Employers’ appeared first on Above the...
Attorney Ditches Profession To Play Call Of Duty
And she's much happier as a result. The post Attorney Ditches Profession To Play Call Of Duty appeared first on Above the Law.Attorney burnout is all too real a problem. So I’m sure the impulse to leave the profession and follow your bliss is entirely relatable. Maybe...
Supreme Court Sides With Ted Cruz in Jettisoning Key Campaign Finance Limit
The 6-3 ruling, written by Chief Justice John Roberts Jr., struck down section 304 of the 2002 federal Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act that limited post-election contributions to repay a candidate's personal campaign loans. With this subscription you will receive...
Supreme Court Sides With Ted Cruz in Jettisoning Key Campaign Finance Limit
The 6-3 ruling, written by Chief Justice John Roberts Jr., struck down Section 304 of the 2002 federal Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act that limited post-election contributions to repay a candidate's personal campaign loans. With this subscription you will receive...
Failing Well: Tips For A Successful Career In Law
Regardless of your performance, it’s always possible to learn from your mistakes. The post Failing Well: Tips For A Successful Career In Law appeared first on Above the Law.In order to be successful in law, you must learn how to fail better. Many lawyers become so...
LexisNexis Acquires CLM Company Parley Pro As Part Of Broader Enhancement Of Its CounselLink ELM Platform
LexisNexis says that the addition of Parley Pro’s CLM capabilities will strengthen the CounselLink platform. The post LexisNexis Acquires CLM Company Parley Pro As Part Of Broader Enhancement Of Its CounselLink ELM Platform appeared first on Above the Law.It is a busy...
Cohen Seglias Adds William M. Buchanan to Pittsburgh Office
PITTSBURGH, PA—Cohen Seglias is pleased to announce that William Buchanan has joined the firm as a partner in the Pittsburgh office. He is a member of the Financial Services and Real Estate Groups. Will concentrates his practice in the areas of bankruptcy, creditor...
Federal Judge Appoints Lead Lawyers in Class Action Against Gerber Alleging Metals Found in Baby Food Products
In a putative class action lawsuit against baby food manufacturer Gerber, a federal judge in Virginia has appointed interim counsel and co-lead counsel for 27 plaintiffs who allege the company knowingly sold baby food with dangerous levels of heavy metals. With this...
Total Fail: Alex Jones’s Ploy To Evade Sandy Hook Plaintiffs By Running To Bankruptcy Court Not So Crafty After All
Curses, foiled again! The post Total Fail: Alex Jones’s Ploy To Evade Sandy Hook Plaintiffs By Running To Bankruptcy Court Not So Crafty After All appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Sergio Flores/Getty Images)A month ago, Alex Jones’s lawyers marched into...
A Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing The Right To Privacy
The only reason our Constitution doesn't protect the right to privacy is because the American Constitution was adopted in the 18th century. The post A Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing The Right To Privacy appeared first on Above the Law.All the uproar about Dobbs...
Tenth Circuit Reverses Denial of Asylum to Transgender Woman Under the Compulsion Standard
The circuit court reversed the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision rejecting the petitioner's asylum claim, ruled that she was eligible for asylum, and remanded for the BIA to reconsider her claim. The decision is a rare example of a circuit court reversing a...
Commentary: How the Music Industry Can Learn from Cable When It Comes to ISPs and Infringement
In the last two decades, the music industry and, more specifically, songwriters, producers and recording artists have been losing the value of their efforts to online piracy. Perhaps a business-to-business solution can be found between the music industry and cable...
Prominent Cannabis Attorney Heidi Urness Joins McGlinchey
SEATTLE, WA—McGlinchey is pleased to announce that nationally-recognized cannabis attorney, Heidi Urness, has joined the firm as a Member. She will be the Chair of the Cannabis Practice Group and located in Seattle. Heidi will focus her practice on representing...
Inflation Forcing Hedge Fund Manager’s Wife To Iron Own Clothes, Use More Cabs, Shop At Farmers’ Market
Well, inflation and a lavish renovation of her new house. The post Inflation Forcing Hedge Fund Manager’s Wife To Iron Own Clothes, Use More Cabs, Shop At Farmers’ Market appeared first on Above the Law.Well, inflation and a lavish renovation of her new...
IADC Extends Strategic Partnership with CPR for Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
NATIONAL—The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has extended its strategic, cross-promotional partnership with the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR), a global non-profit organization that advances dispute prevention...
Samuel Alito Dodges Easy Question About His Supreme Court Colleagues
The cracks are starting to show. The post Samuel Alito Dodges Easy Question About His Supreme Court Colleagues appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)All is not well at the Supreme Court.Last week Justice Samuel Alito spoke for the...
State High Court Upholds Constitutionality of Cannabis DUI Law
The Washington state Supreme Court found that a modification to the state's DUI law established "an objective, bright line rule" that anyone who is above the specified THC level can be charged. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
Morning Docket: 05.16.22
* Abortion havens? If Roe is overturned, Native sovereignty could be a basis for continued access. [The Hill] * Change of course: JetBlue's offer for Spirit airlines could upset the potential Spirit/Frontier merger. Will it upset the antitrust division? [Reuters] * If...
LegalTech Hub acquires LegalTech Jobs, Adding Job Listings to Its Directory
In all my years of covering legal tech, a question I’ve never had to confront is how to — or even whether to — cover my competitors. But now that I have launched a business of my own, the LawNext Legal Technology Directory, that is the awkward question I faced as...