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Trump Copes And Seethes As NY Appeals Court Refuses To Stay Next Week’s NY Civil Trial
No ketchup bottle is safe. The post Trump Copes And Seethes As NY Appeals Court Refuses To Stay Next Week’s NY Civil Trial appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Last night, a New York appeals court dealt Donald Trump another blow, refusing...
Stories Not To Share At Your Wedding
Notes to my (legal) self. The post Stories Not To Share At Your Wedding appeared first on Above the Law.Olga V. Mack is the VP at LexisNexis and CEO of Parley Pro, a next-generation contract management company that has pioneered online negotiation technology. Olga...
4 States Received Enhanced Medicaid Funding During Covid Despite Wrongly Terminating Coverage
New York, Florida, Texas, New and Minnesota terminated Medicaid coverage for some enrollees for ‘unallowable or potentially unallowable reasons’ during the Covid-19 public health emergency, according to a recent Office of Inspector General report. The post 4 States...
The Biglaw Firms That Might Just Bring Us A Major Spring Football League
MOAR sportsball! The post The Biglaw Firms That Might Just Bring Us A Major Spring Football League appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Which Biglaw firms are representing the XFL and USFL in a proposed...
Federal Judge Tosses DOJ Lawyer Jeff Clark Back To State Court For Trump RICO Case
Atlanta is lovely in the summer. The post Federal Judge Tosses DOJ Lawyer Jeff Clark Back To State Court For Trump RICO Case appeared first on Above the Law.Former Justice Department lawyer Jeff Clark just got booted out of federal court and will be facing RICO...
Tired Of Giving The 5th Circuit Another Go — See Also
The 5th Circuit Didn’t Do The Reading: You can’t enforce unconstitutional laws, people. Be Careful Who You Merge With: Known jurist leaves Stroock before merger causes conflicts. Picking And Choosing: The Supreme Court makes some interesting choices for supporting its...
Federal Judge: ADA’s Confidentiality Provision Does Not Cover ‘Employees’ Voluntary Disclosures,’ in Case of Employee ‘Lying’ About Medical History
"Indeed, when an employer does not receive confidential medical information pursuant to ? 12112(d), but receives the information another way, the ADA confidentiality provision is not triggered," U.S. District Chief Judge Thomas S. Kleeh wrote, siding with the...
Southwestern Law Launches First Fully Online JD with Full- and Part-Time Options
"Southwestern's Online J.D. Program is not 'Zoom U,'" President and Dean Darby Dickerson, said in a statement. "It is a carefully considered, thoughtfully designed program that will allow students to interact with faculty and other students meaningfully while...
Finding No Error in Jury Instructions, Ohio State Court Upholds Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Suit
The Court of Appeals for the First Appellate District of Ohio affirmed a jury's verdict in favor of a doctor and a plastic surgery center, after the estate of a patient who died from medical complications following treatment brought suit for medical malpractice and...
Legal Career Growth: Why Continuous Engagement With Legal Recruiters Is Key [Sponsored]
Discover how engaging with a legal recruiter, even when you're not actively job hunting, can offer unparalleled insights, guidance, and opportunities to advance your legal career. The post Legal Career Growth: Why Continuous Engagement With Legal Recruiters Is Key...
Stroock Suffers High-Profile Departure As Judge Shira Schiendlin Heads To Boies Schiller Amid Merger Talks
The former federal judge did not have the urge to merge, citing too many conflicts. The post Stroock Suffers High-Profile Departure As Judge Shira Schiendlin Heads To Boies Schiller Amid Merger Talks appeared first on Above the Law.Shira Scheindlin (Photo by Matt...
Citing Down The Ladder
The Supreme Court utilizes lower court citations to support its positions even though they are non-binding and not even as persuasive as previous Supreme Court decisions. The post Citing Down The Ladder appeared first on Above the Law.One of if not the most well-known...
Industry Insights On Am Law Marketing And Business Development
New research sheds light on large firms' use of data to win business. The post Industry Insights On Am Law Marketing And Business Development appeared first on Above the Law.In an increasingly competitive and crowded legal field, law firm business developers and...
The Depressing Reality Of ‘Lawyer Math’
Move over 'girl math,' 'lawyer math' has entered the chat. The post The Depressing Reality Of ‘Lawyer Math’ appeared first on Above the Law.By now we know all about “girl math” — load up that Starbucks card today for a “free” drink tomorrow! Return something you...
What Could The Future Hold For AI Regulation? [Sponsored]
What can lawyers expect as the talk of AI continues to grow? Join us for this CLE-eligible webinar on October 11th for find out more. The post What Could The Future Hold For AI Regulation? appeared first on Above the Law.When it comes to the tech industry, the 2020s...
Clients Shouldn’t Automatically Fire Attorneys After A Bad Outcome
Besides the inefficiencies of new counsel getting up to speed on the case, switching lawyers can be seen as a sign of weakness. The post Clients Shouldn’t Automatically Fire Attorneys After A Bad Outcome appeared first on Above the Law.No one likes to get bad news,...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)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...
AI Update: Pricy AI Employees, Reuters IP Dispute In Court, An End To The WGA Strike
This week in AI news. The post AI Update: Pricy AI Employees, Reuters IP Dispute In Court, An End To The WGA Strike appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)The high price for finding and retaining “prized AI talent” is one of several factors driving up the...
‘Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously’: Advice On Side Hustles From A Lawyer Turned TV Star
Make your side hustle work for you. Anything is possible! The post ‘Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously’: Advice On Side Hustles From A Lawyer Turned TV Star appeared first on Above the Law.Alan Barinholtz (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily...
Ohio-Based Ashland University Claims Department of Education Wrongly Imposed $6M Fine Over Second Chance Pell Grant Program
The suit was first surfaced by Law.com Radar. 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 multiple...
Fredrikson Announces New Leadership Team Led by New President, Melodie R. Rose
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Fredrikson announces a new president and leadership team, ushering in a next era of innovative leadership and vision for the firm. Former Fredrikson president, John M. Koneck, is stepping down after serving 19 years as president, 29 years as a member...
It’s Time to Pour Concrete: Davis Wright Leader Says Law Firms Need to Double Down on DEI
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Yusuf Zakir, Davis Wright Tremaine's chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, speaks to what it's like to be a DEI leader at a time when the topic is under legal fire. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access...
Plaintiffs Lawyers Oppose Opioid Special Master DQ: ‘Email Shows the Opposite of Bias’
Lead plaintiffs lawyers opposed a motion to disqualify David Cohen, the special master in the opioid multidistrict litigation, insisting that an email he inadvertently sent to lawyers in the case showed no evidence of bias. With this subscription you will receive...
James Aquilina and Hans Riede Named Co-Managing Partners of Quarles Washington Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Quarles & Brady LLP announced today that James Aquilina and Hans Riede have been appointed co-managing partners of the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. Aquilina is the Washington office chair of the Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group and...
Elite Firms Revisit Comp Formulas as Star Talent Has ‘Extraordinary Leverage’
As firms move partner pay systems away from favoring seniority toward favoring productivity, cultural challenges ensue. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal...
CVS Caremark Hit With Antitrust Class Action for Allegedly Targeting Independent Pharmacies With Exorbitant ‘DIR Fees’
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar. 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 multiple...
Relativity Announces aiR for Review, Its Generative AI Review Product, Plus Other AI Products for E-Discovery and Data Management
At its Relativity Fest user conference in Chicago today, the e-discovery company Relativity announced the forthcoming release of Relativity aiR for Review, the first of a planned series of products that will use generative artificial intelligence to help legal...
On Today’s Legaltech Week Live Panel: Post-Mortem on Relativity Fest, Plus All the Week’s Top Stories
Today on Legaltech Week, live at 3 p.m. ET, we’ll be joined by guest panelist David Horrigan, discovery counsel and legal education director at Relativity, for a post-mortem on the Relativity Fest conference that wrapped up yesterday in Chicago. Several of us were...
McGlinchey’s Rasch Brown Named Among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading U.S. Litigators for 2024
NEW ORLEANS, LA—McGlinchey is proud to announce that Member (Partner) Francis “Rasch” H. Brown, III has been named to Lawdragon’s 2024 list of 500 Leading Litigators in America in the areas of commercial liability, products liability, and torts. Rasch is an...
McGlinchey’s Rasch Brown Named Among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading U.S. Litigators for 2024
NEW ORLEANS, LA—McGlinchey is proud to announce that Member (Partner) Francis “Rasch” H. Brown, III has been named to Lawdragon’s 2024 list of 500 Leading Litigators in America in the areas of commercial liability, products liability, and torts. Rasch is an...
Bradley Partner Andy Robison Elected to World Services Group Board of Directors
BIRMINGHAM, AL— Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that partner J. Andrew Robison has been elected to a four-year term on the World Services Group (WSG) 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Mr. Robison serves as office managing partner of Bradley’s...
Bradley Partner Andy Robison Elected to World Services Group Board of Directors
BIRMINGHAM, AL— Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that partner J. Andrew Robison has been elected to a four-year term on the World Services Group (WSG) 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Mr. Robison serves as office managing partner of Bradley’s...
Using Your Branding to Tell a Story on Your Law Firm Website
Karin Conroy The post Using Your Branding to Tell a Story on Your Law Firm Website appeared first on Attorney at Work.Branding is more than just your logo and the colors you use in your website design — it touches on just about every aspect of your law firm’s...
Why Clients and Law Firms Are Stocking up on Regulatory Tech and Talent: The Morning Minute
The news and analysis you need to start your day. 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 multiple...
Yes, Lawyers Can Make Mistakes (And Actually Learn From Them)
If you're living on the razor's edge of perfectionism, this episode of the Non-Eventcast is for you. The post Yes, Lawyers Can Make Mistakes (And Actually Learn From Them) appeared first on Above the Law.Most lawyers are perfectionists. They don’t give themselves...
Where’s The Money?
Collecting on that judgment after all avenues of appeal have been exhausted is a journey all its own. The post Where’s The Money? appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)One of the most difficult discussions that a lawyer has with her client or with a...
Judge Rules Ross Intelligence Copied Westlaw’s Headnotes, But Leaves For Jury To Decide If It Violated Thomson Reuters’ Copyright
The judge said the case is a ‘factual mess’ that needs to be sorted out by a jury after trial, not by a judge on summary judgment. The post Judge Rules Ross Intelligence Copied Westlaw’s Headnotes, But Leaves For Jury To Decide If It Violated Thomson Reuters’...
District Judge Models Recusal Behavior For The Supreme Court
Looking at you, Clarence. The post District Judge Models Recusal Behavior For The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)An oft discussed part of being a good judge is being able to give just and impartial opinions. Though less discussed,...
Biglaw Attorney Arrested In Florida Road Rage Stabbing
There may be even more to this already wild story. The post Biglaw Attorney Arrested In Florida Road Rage Stabbing appeared first on Above the Law.Patrick Scruggs mugshotAttorney Patrick Scruggs was arrested following a wild road rage incident. The lawyer, who...
Trump’s Lawyers Seek ‘Brief’ 60-Day Delay In DC Case Because Motions Are HARD
Two months here, two months there, eventually you're talking about real time! The post Trump’s Lawyers Seek ‘Brief’ 60-Day Delay In DC Case Because Motions Are HARD appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Donald Trump is so overwhelmed with...
Biglaw Attorneys Are Working Overtime In Anticipation Of Government Shutdown
They're keeping clients calm ahead of a potential storm. The post Biglaw Attorneys Are Working Overtime In Anticipation Of Government Shutdown appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.We’re definitely fielding questions...
The Common Reality Of Navigating The Legal System Without A Lawyer
Pro se is more common than attorneys realize. The post The Common Reality Of Navigating The Legal System Without A Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!What percentage of civil cases in the US feature...
Our Advertisers Are The Very Best
We really enjoy working with you. The post Our Advertisers Are The Very Best appeared first on Above the Law.Our Advertisers Are The Very Best - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:African...
Want To Survive? Don’t Admit To Being A Lawyer — See Also
Season 45 Of Survivor Is On: Guess which profession started off by lying. Biglaw & Big Rage: Attorney arrested for Florida road rage stabbing. Know When To Fold 'Em: Judge overseeing Amazon suit recuses. Need Work? Just Show Up!: In person, that is. Shearman Is...
Supreme Court Wades Into Free Speech Battle Over Social Media Laws
Social media platforms are challenging Texas and Florida restrictions on their ability to moderate content. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry....
Old Dog, New Tricks: Time to Retire Associate Lockstep Compensation
This article maps out a system that would enable law firm management to implement a meaningful pay-for-performance system that drives positive associate performance and enhances the firm's culture. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
Chipotle Hit With EEOC Suit After Manager Allegedly Attempts to Remove Muslim Employee’s Hijab, Fails to Schedule Her
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar. 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 multiple...
ABA Grants 32 Variances for JD-Next Law School Admission Test
"When the ABA made it so easy to adopt--wisely and correctly, in my view--it was it was kind of a no brainer that so we just adopt it," David Yellen, dean of the University of Miami School of Law and M. Minnette Massey Professor of Law, told Law.com Thursday. With...
ABA Grants 32 Variances for JD-Next Law School Admission Test
"When the ABA made it so easy to adopt—wisely and correctly, in my view—it was it was kind of a no brainer that so we just adopt it," David Yellen, dean of the University of Miami School of Law and M. Minnette Massey Professor of Law, told Law.com Thursday. ...
Allison Ahern Fillo Receives 2023 “Top Women of Law” Honor
BOSTON, MA—Boston law firm Davis Malm is pleased to announce that shareholder Allison Ahern Fillo has been named to the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2023 “Top Women of Law” list. This highly coveted honor celebrates the achievements of exceptional women lawyers who...
Allison Ahern Fillo Receives 2023 “Top Women of Law” Honor
BOSTON, MA—Boston law firm Davis Malm is pleased to announce that shareholder Allison Ahern Fillo has been named to the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2023 “Top Women of Law” list. This highly coveted honor celebrates the achievements of exceptional women lawyers who...
The Law Firm Disrupted: Lawyers Must Balance Caution and Curiosity in Confronting Gen AI
"It's going to be necessary for lawyers to figure out how over the next 10 years and we need to lean in," said Philip Goodin, executive vice president of the litigation services business unit at Integreon. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
The Law Firm Disrupted: Lawyers Must Balance Caution and Curiosity in Confronting Gen AI
"It's going to be necessary for lawyers to figure out how over the next 10 years and we need to lean in," said Philip Goodin, executive vice president of the litigation services business unit at Integreon. With this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Jaburg Wilk Expands Commercial Litigation Practice
PHOENIX, AZ—The law firm of Jaburg Wilk announced that Michelle Hogan has joined the firm as partner in its commercial litigation practice group. Before joining Jaburg Wilk, Michelle worked at a national law firm representing clients in litigation, employment law,...
Jaburg Wilk Expands Commercial Litigation Practice
PHOENIX, AZ—The law firm of Jaburg Wilk announced that Michelle Hogan has joined the firm as partner in its commercial litigation practice group. Before joining Jaburg Wilk, Michelle worked at a national law firm representing clients in litigation, employment law,...
SAFER Banking/NJ Cannabis Investments/Hilary Bricken’s New Role/NY’s Cannabis Advisers
In a historic vote, the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee advanced a bill aimed at increasing banking services to a cash-dependent cannabis industry. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Greenberg Traurig’s Elizabeth W. Fraser Receives 2023 ‘Top Women of Law’ Honor
BOSTON, MA—Elizabeth W. Fraser, a shareholder and co-chair of the Corporate Practice in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Boston office, was named one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s 2023 “Top Women of Law.” This highly coveted honor celebrates the...
Greenberg Traurig’s Elizabeth W. Fraser Receives 2023 ‘Top Women of Law’ Honor
BOSTON, MA—Elizabeth W. Fraser, a shareholder and co-chair of the Corporate Practice in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Boston office, was named one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s 2023 “Top Women of Law.” This highly coveted honor celebrates the...
A Diverse Patent Portfolio Better Protects Artificial Intelligence Inventions
Takeaways from 'IBM v. Zillow' from a Patent Drafting Perspective Part Two of a Two-Part Article Part One of this article discussed the IBM v. Zillow case, where IBM sued Zillow for infringing on seven IBM's patents directed to artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms...
Amy M. Stewart Super Lawyers Announcements
DALLAS, TX—Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Texas through a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research, and peer evaluation. The Texas lawyers who receive the highest point totals during this selection...
Amy M. Stewart Super Lawyers Announcements
DALLAS, TX—Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Texas through a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research, and peer evaluation. The Texas lawyers who receive the highest point totals during this selection...
Amy M. Stewart Recognized in Super Lawyers Top Lists
DALLAS, TX—Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Texas through a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research, and peer evaluation. The Texas lawyers who receive the highest point totals during this selection...
Dawn Stolfi Stalenhoef Receives 2023 “Top Women of Law” Honor
BOSTON, MA—Boston law firm Casner & Edwards LLP announces that Partner Dawn Stolfi Stalenhoef has been named to the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2023 “Top Women of Law” list. This highly coveted honor celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of women attorneys...
Dawn Stolfi Stalenhoef Receives 2023 “Top Women of Law” Honor
BOSTON, MA—Boston law firm Casner & Edwards LLP announces that Partner Dawn Stolfi Stalenhoef has been named to the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2023 “Top Women of Law” list. This highly coveted honor celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of women attorneys...
Four Bailey Brauer Attorneys Named Among Lawdragon Leading Litigators
DALLAS, TX—Four attorneys from the Dallas litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC have earned selection to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America listing. Alex Brauer was selected based on his business and financial litigation work, and Clayton Bailey,...
Four Bailey Brauer Attorneys Named Among Lawdragon Leading Litigators
DALLAS, TX—Four attorneys from the Dallas litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC have earned selection to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America listing. Alex Brauer was selected based on his business and financial litigation work, and Clayton Bailey,...
Dean Omar Branham Shirley Partners Listed as Texas Super Lawyers
DALLAS, TX—Two name partners of Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP, have earned repeat recognition by Texas Super Lawyers, a highly respected legal guide that recognizes only the top 5% of attorneys in the state each year. Trial lawyer and firm co-founder Trey Branham is...
Dean Omar Branham Shirley Partners Listed as Texas Super Lawyers
DALLAS, TX—Two name partners of Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP, have earned repeat recognition by Texas Super Lawyers, a highly respected legal guide that recognizes only the top 5% of attorneys in the state each year. Trial lawyer and firm co-founder Trey Branham is...
Regulate Everything Everywhere all at Once
Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek brings you the trends, disruptions, and shifts our reporters With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
How I Made Partner: ‘Remember That You Have Agency and a Voice!’ Says Ashley E. Breakfield of Farella Braun + Martel
"If you wait for work or opportunities to come to you, instead of taking the initiative to go after them yourself, you'll often find yourself disappointed." With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
‘I Have to Follow the Law’: Judge Abruptly Ends Roundup Trial, Rules for Monsanto
St. Louis County Circuit Court Judge Brian May, on Thursday, granted Monsanto's motion for a directed verdict at the close of evidence presented by the plaintiff, Mark McCostlin. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
5th Circuit May Have Sidelined Supreme Court In Social Media Case
The circuit court has "injected uncertainty into the proceedings during this Court's active consideration of the case," U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar wrote in a filing with the justices. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
Morning Docket: 09.28.23
* Democrats ask Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from case run by Koch attorneys because they're under the mistaken impression that Thomas has any shame. [Law360] * Adapting trial practice to persuade the TikTok generation. [DBR] * Tanya Chutkan politely declines...
Virgin Pulse, HealthComp To Merge Through $3B Deal
As a combined entity, Virgin Pulse and HealthComp will serve more than 1,000 self-insured employers and more than 20 million members. New Mountain Capital will be the majority owner. The post Virgin Pulse, HealthComp To Merge Through $3B Deal appeared first on Above...
Need Billable Hours? Partners At This Biglaw Firm Will Hand Them Out Like Candy — If You Go To The Office
Those who go to the office regularly will receive more work than those who don't. Ouch! The post Need Billable Hours? Partners At This Biglaw Firm Will Hand Them Out Like Candy — If You Go To The Office appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw firms are mandating office...
On The Season Premiere Of Survivor, Folks Don’t Want To Admit They’re Attorneys
Would you lie about your career? The post On The Season Premiere Of Survivor, Folks Don’t Want To Admit They’re Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law.Season 45 of Survivor premiered last night, boasting the reemergence of opening title credits and 90-minute...
Moving Beyond Supporting A Practice Into Creating New Lines Of Business
A subtle shift in how we describe legal tech. The post Moving Beyond Supporting A Practice Into Creating New Lines Of Business appeared first on Above the Law.There’s a lot of talk in the legal tech universe about “supporting” or “empowering” a lawyer’s practice....
Beyond The Billable Hours: Finding Purpose In Your In-House Role [Sponsored]
Join us for ‘Beyond the Billable Hours: Finding Purpose in Your In-House Role’ and embark on a journey towards a more purposeful and rewarding legal career. The post Beyond The Billable Hours: Finding Purpose In Your In-House Role appeared first on Above the Law.Are...
Have Phone Calls Gone The Way Of The Tin Can And String?
It’s unlikely that law firms will be able to eliminate phone service for many years to come — which is why a firm communication policy is even more important. The post Have Phone Calls Gone The Way Of The Tin Can And String? appeared first on Above the Law.Image...
With Nearly ‘Everyone’ In Favor Of This Biglaw Merger, A&O Shearman ‘Is Going To Happen’
The partnership vote on the tie-up is ongoing, and will end in mid-October. The post With Nearly ‘Everyone’ In Favor Of This Biglaw Merger, A&O Shearman ‘Is Going To Happen’ appeared first on Above the Law.Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling are poised...
Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself
Do not be afraid of reintroducing yourself to your legal community. The post Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: This is the latest installment in a series of posts on motherhood in the legal profession, in partnership with our...
West Virginia High Court Sides With Attorney Accused of Failing to Get Client’s Blood Test Evidence Admitted Into DUI Case
A split West Virginia Supreme Court has affirmed a circuit court's order dismissing a legal-malpractice complaint in which a client alleged his lawyer failed to get the blood test results of a DUI stop admitted into evidence. With this subscription you will...
Washington Supreme Court Majority Clarifies ‘Juvenile Strikes’ in ‘Three Strikes Law’ for Sentencing Courts, Persistent Offenders
"[T]he Supreme Court held that Washington's mandatory 'Three Strikes' law may be applied to childhood offenses, and that crimes committed by a child may count as automatic 'strikes' toward a life without parole sentence," Jan Trasen, of the Washington Appellate...
Gregory S. Bombard and Jordan D. Grotzinger Speak at Trade Secret IP Protection & Litigation Conference
BOSTON, MA—Gregory S. Bombard and Jordan D. Grotzinger, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Trade Secrets Practice, spoke at the 2023 Trade Secret IP Protection & Litigation Conference Sept. 19-20 in Boston. Bombard spoke on the panel...
GLS Capital Principals Recognized in 2024 IAM Strategy 300
CHICAGO, IL—GLS Capital, one of the world’s largest private investment firms focused on litigation finance, announced that firm co-founders and Managing Directors Adam Gill and Jamison Lynch, and firm Principal Joel Merkin have been recognized in the 2024 edition of...
Gregory K. Lawrence Presents at the FIA Forum: Commodities 2023
BOSTON, MA—Gregory K. Lawrence, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Boston office, presented at the Futures Industry Association (FIA) Forum: Commodities 2023 Sept. 13. Lawrence spoke on the “Trade Surveillance” panel and discussed how to design...
Why Client-Focused Firms Are Choosing Flex Payments
With flex payments, clients benefit from a secure and simplified payment process, with real-time financial insights. The post Why Client-Focused Firms Are Choosing Flex Payments appeared first on Attorney at Work.If your firm isn’t extending digital and flex payments,...
Shein’s Unfashionable IP And RICO Controversies
What can the company do going forward to establish itself as a trustworthy brand within the fashion industry? The post Shein’s Unfashionable IP And RICO Controversies appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Bloomberg/Getty Images)Shein’s various controversies are...
New York Court Gives Trump Org The Death Penalty
They're going to sell it for parts. The post New York Court Gives Trump Org The Death Penalty appeared first on Above the Law.Last night, Donald Trump’s company got the financial death penalty in the New York Attorney General’s civil fraud case.Justice Arthur Engoron...
Not Surprised, But Still Horrified At The Racist Vitriol Thrown At Fani Willis
She will not be intimidated. The post Not Surprised, But Still Horrified At The Racist Vitriol Thrown At Fani Willis appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by David Walter Banks/Getty Images)“I’ve been called the N-word so many times, I don’t even think I hear it...
Attention All Finance Dweebs: The Michael Lewis Book About FTX And Sam Bankman-Fried Is Here!
There is a lot to this story. Fortunately for the reading public, we are about to find out just how deep this rabbit hole went. The post Attention All Finance Dweebs: The Michael Lewis Book About FTX And Sam Bankman-Fried Is Here! appeared first on Above the...
Is It Time To Officially Say Bye-Bye To The Billable Hour Thanks To AI?
Generative AI may be dipping into your hours.... The post Is It Time To Officially Say Bye-Bye To The Billable Hour Thanks To AI? appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.In my mind, it’s not a question of whether...
Law Firms Should Not Use Secretaries To Monitor Attorneys
This seems like a wasteful practice. The post Law Firms Should Not Use Secretaries To Monitor Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law.As many law firms force attorneys and staff back to offices, numerous shops are employing methods to ensure that attorneys are...
CA Man Responds To Gun Seizure By Sending Judges Death Threats
There have got to be better uses of time. The post CA Man Responds To Gun Seizure By Sending Judges Death Threats appeared first on Above the Law.Amy Coney Barrett lamented that being a judge isn’t the D-list celebrity gig it used to be. Her cursing the limelight...
NY Judge Spanks Trump’s Lawyers For ‘Frivolous,’ ‘Indefensible’ Filings
Pony up, counselors. The post NY Judge Spanks Trump’s Lawyers For ‘Frivolous,’ ‘Indefensible’ Filings appeared first on Above the Law.Donald Trump had a really bad day in court, and so did his lawyers.While this could be said more or less any day of the week, it was...
The Biglaw Firms Amazon Is Betting On
Why settle for one Biglaw firm when you can have two? The post The Biglaw Firms Amazon Is Betting On appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Which two Biglaw firms will be leading the representation of Amazon...
Work Doesn’t Stop At Billables Anymore — See Also
Even Biglaw Associates Are In The Gig Economy: How many jobs do you have? Look What You Made Him Do: Will Biden have to resort to Taylor Swift? Keyboard Warrior In More Trouble After Emailing Judges 400 Times: Get a new hobby, dude. District Attorney Fani Willis...
On LawNext Podcast: Training Lawyers to Use Generative AI, with AltaClaro Founder Abdi Shayesteh
As generative AI sweeps through the legal profession, lawyers face challenges in learning to use it responsibly and properly. This summer, one of the world’s largest law firms, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, began to address that challenge by partnering with the...
Maslon LLP Partner Katie Maechler Joins International Association of Defense Counsel
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Katie Maechler, a partner and co-chair of the Litigation and Tort & Product Liability groups at Maslon LLP in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has accepted an invitation to join the...
Maslon LLP Partner Katie Maechler Joins International Association of Defense Counsel
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Katie Maechler, a partner and co-chair of the Litigation and Tort & Product Liability groups at Maslon LLP in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has accepted an invitation to join the...