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EBay, Former Execs Settle Mass. Couple’s Harassment, Cyberstalking Suit for $55.7M
David and Ina Steiner founded the news site ECommerceBytes, a newsletter and website that serves as an independent trade publication for online merchants. Executives at eBay, however, considered their content to be negative coverage of the company and began a...
Where Biglaw Gets Its Lawyers: An ATL Infographic
It’s Shark Week! One of summer’s highlights also gives us another excuse to share a new underwater infographic. This year, our seascape depicts the law school pipelines feeding five of the most prominent Biglaw firms: Gibson Dunn; Kirkland & Ellis; Latham &...
Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Is Being Held Up By… Todd Blanche
Todd Blanche has spent the better part of his confirmation process insisting that the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund — otherwise known as the Trump slush fun — is dead. He said so under sworn testimony. He privately told Senators Durbin and Blumenthal it was “a...
DHS General Counsel Names Four Federal Judges ‘Worst Of The Worst’ As Threats Against Judiciary Hit 564
The Department of Homeland Security runs a recurring social media feature called “Worst of the Worst,” in which it names individual immigrants it has deported and catalogs their alleged crimes. It’s a public relations effort to distract from the fact that 99 percent...
Trump Fails To File Promised Birthright Citizenship Rehearing Before Deadline
Are you guys sitting down? Because it’s possible — possible — that Donald Trump might be full of shit. I know, I know. But hear me out. After losing his challenge to the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship on a 5-4 or 6-3 (or maybe 7-2?)...
Wachtell’s Savitt Part of Six-Partner Move to Gibson Dunn
Savitt is joining as co-chair of Gibson Dunn's litigation practice group. Savitt is joining as co-chair of Gibson Dunn's litigation practice group.
Cha-Ching: Another Firm Joins The Bonus Party
The summer bonus dominoes just keep falling. While much of Biglaw remains frozen in its usual “waiting to see what everyone else does” stance, another firm has decided there’s no point in making associates sweat through August wondering whether extra money is on the...
The Bar Exam Is Here, Which Means Something Is About To Go Horribly Wrong
It’s that time of year again. Somewhere in America, a law school graduate who spent the last two months memorizing the rule against perpetuities is now sitting in a convention center, praying the software boots up and the ceiling stays put. Given the track record,...
‘Prioritize Profits and Hide the Truth’: Tennessee AG Opens Addiction Trial Against Instagram
The trial, which accuses Meta of violating the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, is similar to a case New Mexico Attorney General Rau l Torrez brought against Meta, in which a jury this year awarded $375 million in civil penalties to the state. The trial, which...
A Jaunt Through ‘The Odyssey’
This summer, I’m taking a class in comparative translations of The Odyssey. Okay, okay: To each his own. But I’ve sure been amused about the controversy over whether Christopher Nolan’s film version of The Odyssey is woke. Let me make just two points. First, folks say...
A Blanche Confirmation Hearing Witness Is Getting Death Threats. Thanks, Sens. Hawley And Schmitt!
Elizabeth Oyer spent 13 years as the pardoning attorney for the Department of Justice. Last week, she testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General, specifically that Blanche fired her after she refused to restore...
Webinar: Why Contract Ownership Is Your Most Expensive Blind Spot
The post Webinar: Why Contract Ownership Is Your Most Expensive Blind Spot appeared first on Above the Law.Ahead of this year’s release of the Contract Intelligence Index Report, join Hal Marcus, Principal of Product Marketing at Workday, and Lisa Lang, VP, General...
Q2 Report On Legal Tech Advertising Finds Q1’s Buying Surge Was Largely Seasonal, But Reveals Where Demand Is Now Concentrated
In April, I reported here on a dramatic first-quarter 2026 increase in the numbers of legal tech demos law firms were scheduling, with the numbers going up across nearly every major practice area by as much as 40% to 50%. Now, it appears that trend has reversed,...
The Lawyer Who Helped Build Kirkland Thinks AI Will Build Its Successor
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I hope I have one more revolution left in me. — David Fox, the former Kirkland & Ellis partner who co-founded software company Irving Technology, in comments given to the Wall Street Journal, concerning the...
Understanding Statistical Analyses of College Admissions Policies
The controversy surrounding ACTS highlights a practical question that is likely to shape the next era of affirmative-action litigation: how can litigants use data to prove or disprove the existence of racial preferences under officially race-neutral admissions...
What Happens When Patients Trust AI Over Their Doctor?
The post What Happens When Patients Trust AI Over Their Doctor? appeared first on Above the Law.Patients are increasingly walking into exam rooms having already consulted an AI chatbot about their symptoms — and sometimes trusting it as much as they trust their...
Bringing Home The Bacon: Clio Launches ‘Clio Work’ AI In Its Home Country Of Canada
The post Bringing Home The Bacon: Clio Launches ‘Clio Work’ AI In Its Home Country Of Canada appeared first on Above the Law.Since launching its Clio Work AI product in October 2025, Clio says it has been the fastest-adopted product in the company’s 18-year history....
Makeout Video Elevates Wachtell To The Internet’s Main Character
As a firm, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is a lot of things, but Morgan & Morgan it is not. Wachtell has under 300 lawyers and is the law firm you never hear about unless you’re in the legal industry weeds and realize they’re quietly hoovering up cash with...
Morning Docket: 07.28.26
* Corporate pardons were never a thing. Trump has issued nine. [The New Republic] * Freshfields losing European partners worried about U.S. growth. [Bloomberg Law News] * Comey seeks to 86 the 8647 suit. [NPR] * Trump heading to the Supreme Court with his effort to...
When Hiring Rainmakers Demands ‘Surgical’ Precision
Firms have several considerations for lateral hiring in mature practices, including the impact on other partners' business. Firms have several considerations for lateral hiring in mature practices, including the impact on other partners'...
Linklaters, Webber Wentzel End Exclusive 13-Year Alliance in Latest South Africa Reset
The restructuring follows a series of Africa strategy changes by global law firms, although Linklaters said it remains committed to serving clients across the continent. The restructuring follows a series of Africa strategy changes by global law firms, although...
AI Note-Takers for Lawyers: The Recording Risk You Need to Fully Understand
Ernie Svenson: Consent is only part of it. When using AI note-takers, lawyers carry recording risks that other people don’t. The post AI Note-Takers for Lawyers: The Recording Risk You Need to Fully Understand appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms...
Supreme Court’s Public Approval Hits Record Low, Gallup Says
New Gallup polling shows record low approval of the U.S. Supreme Court after its most recent term, largely driven by a decline in Republican support for the institution. New Gallup polling shows record low approval of the U.S. Supreme Court after its most recent...
The Week in Data July 28: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers. Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers.
Johnson & Johnson Settles 76,000 Talcum Powder Lawsuits for $5.5B
The settlement, which resolves 99.75% of the talcum powder litigation in federal and state courts, comes 15 years after the first suits alleged Johnson & Johnson's baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The settlement, which resolves 99.75% of the talcum powder...
BREAKING NEWS: Johnson & Johnson Settles 76,000 Talcum Powder Lawsuits for at Least $5.5B
The settlement, which resolves 99.75% of the talcum powder litigation in federal and state courts, comes 15 years after the first suits alleged Johnson & Johnson's baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The settlement, which resolves 99.75% of the talcum powder...
Johnson & Johnson Settles 76,000 Talcum Powder Lawsuits for at Least $5.5B
The settlement, which resolves 99.75% of the talcum powder litigation in federal and state courts, comes 15 years after the first suits alleged Johnson & Johnson's baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The settlement, which resolves 99.75% of the talcum powder...
FIU Installs Sanctioned Trump Attorney As Interim Law Dean, Overruling Its Own Search Committee
The interim dean of the Florida International University College of Law starts in August. He cannot, at the moment, even ASK to appear in the federal courthouse down the road. Daniel Epstein is FIU Law’s new interim dean. Prior to this job, Epstein’s worked as Trump...
A Bar Exam Disaster For The Ages
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Back in 2014, what exam software company had a major glitch when administering the bar exam leaving thousands of test takers around the nation unable to upload their completed exams — despite deadlines...
Milbank Is Paying Their Associates Even More Money — See Also
More Milbank Money: Up to $25K in special bonuses for associates and counsel. Is any firm willing to match without Cravath’s permission? What’s Your Sign? This lawyer zodiac breakdown will leave you laughing. Teaching Professional Responsibility As Cautionary Example:...
ABA Argues DOJ Is ‘Weaponizing the Rules of Professional Conduct’ in Attempting to Disqualify Susman Godfrey
The DOJ's reasoning for disqualifying Susman "would effectively make the ABA's choice of counsel subject to the government's veto," the ABA argues. The DOJ's reasoning for disqualifying Susman "would effectively make the ABA's choice of counsel subject to the...
The DOJ (Dis)Honors Program Is Having Trouble Finding Takers
The Department of Justice Honors Program has spent decades selling itself as “the largest and most prestigious federal entry-level attorney hiring program of its kind.” It was the front door to a career in federal law. For a lot of law students, it was the whole plan....
‘They Kind of Lost Their Way’: Cooley Must Pay $25M for Legal Malpractice
The award includes $3 million in attorney fees, $1.1 million in expenses and $5.6 million in prejudgment interest. The award includes $3 million in attorney fees, $1.1 million in expenses and $5.6 million in prejudgment interest.
Letter from Asia: The Danger of Being Merely ‘Fit for Purpose’
As Asia's legal market becomes leaner and more selective, firms are discovering that success is no longer about being able to do everything, but about becoming the obvious choice for something. As Asia's legal market becomes leaner and more selective, firms are...
Penn State Dickinson Law Dean’s Sudden Departure Follows Congressional DEI Hearing
The school announced Friday that Danielle Conway had stepped down as dean effective immediately, two days after a former Penn State Dickinson Law student testified during congressional hearings accusing the dean and school of "ideological coercion." The school...
The Bar Exam Pep Talk Every Student Needs To Read
The post The Bar Exam Pep Talk Every Student Needs To Read appeared first on Above the Law.Instructing students to not study the day before the bar exam is a popular piece of advice (and one that I actually support). But, if you aren’t going to study the day before...
Federal Appeals Court Won’t Reinstate Would-Be Bellwether Case in Infant Formula MDL
The opinion comes a few weeks after a Missouri state court reversed a $60 million verdict against Mead Johnson, another defendant in the multidistrict litigation. The opinion comes a few weeks after a Missouri state court reversed a $60 million verdict against...
This Viral Lawyer Zodiac Breakdown Is Painfully Accurate
There’s no shortage of personality tests promising to explain why lawyers are the way they are. But have any of them considered that your partner isn’t impossible because of stress, trauma, or the billable hour… but because they’re a Sagittarius? Over on Instagram,...
Banning Technology: A Balk That Should Be Called
Major League Baseball (MLB) just signed with the Flat Earth Society. It recently moved to ensure less use of technology in the dugout and game decisions. Essentially, it wants to preclude managers and coaches from using AI during games. So while the league has allowed...
Law And Chaos + Heritage Foundation?!?!
Last year when our podcast Law and Chaos filed a FOIA lawsuit against the Justice Department, we knew things might get weird. And they did! What we didn’t expect is that we’d be making common cause with the conservative Heritage Foundation as it seeks to embarrass Joe...
Summer Surprise: Milbank Announces Special Bonuses Up To $25K
Guess who’s back? Back again? It’s Milbank — and this time, the firm is handing out buckets of cash for associates in the form of special bonuses! This is on top of the firm’s round of salary raises announced back in June, that the bulk of Biglaw has yet to match. It...
Legal Ethics Roundup: ABA Opines Gov Lawyers Must Report Unlawful Conduct, Toronto Lawyer Suspended Over AI, Senate Bills On Judges’ Finances/FOIA & More
Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, Legal Ethics Roundup, here. Welcome to what captivates, haunts, inspires, and surprises me every week in the world of legal ethics. Happy Monday! The past few...
LawNext: From Product to Practice – Why Casetext’s Former CTO Founded General Legal, An AI Native Law Firm
As chief technology officer at Casetext, Ryan Walker helped build CoCounsel, one of the first and most consequential generative AI legal assistants — a product so significant it led to the company’s $650 million acquisition by Thomson Reuters. But Walker came away...
Retention of Bankruptcy Professionals: Court Concludes that a Debtor’s First Cousin Is Not a “Relative and Thus Not an “Insider
In a recent case, a Chapter 11 debtor sought to employ an accounting firm under section 327(a), the principal of which was the first cousin of the owner of the debtor corporation. The U.S. Trustee objected to the retention, arguing that the debtor's cousin was an...
Retention of Bankruptcy Professionals: Court Concludes that a Debtor’s First Cousin Is Not a ‘Relative’ and Thus Not an ‘Insider’
In a recent case, a Chapter 11 debtor sought to employ an accounting firm under section 327(a), the principal of which was the first cousin of the owner of the debtor corporation. The U.S. Trustee objected to the retention, arguing that the debtor's cousin was an...
Marco Imperiale Is Right: Lawyers Don’t Know Their Clients Nearly As Well As They Think
Every lawyer says they know their client. I’m increasingly convinced that many of us don’t. Not because we don’t care. Not because we aren’t paying attention. Because we rarely stop long enough to understand how clients actually experience legal. That became the...
Milbank Doles Out Special Bonuses for Associates, For Third Year in Row
The special bonuses, which will be paid to associates and special counsel globally, come less than two months after Milbank raised associate salaries by $10,000 to $20,000. The special bonuses, which will be paid to associates and special counsel globally, come...
State Antitrust Enforcement Enters a New Era
Historically, the federal government led the way, while states played a more modest role. But in recent years, state legislatures and regulators have laid the groundwork for more vigorous enforcement—and companies operating at a national scale will need to pay close...
How I Made Partner: ‘Consider Your Place in the Greater Legal Community,’ Says Tiana Mykkeltvedt of Bondurant Mixson & Elmore
"As you approach partnership, consider your place in the greater legal community. Build relationships and networks beyond the walls of your law firm. Those connections often return to you in business development and open doors to the countless ways a legal career can...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Believing In AI
Most law firms are adopting artificial intelligence more quickly than they’re documenting its benefits, creating a “strategic blind spot” that could bedevil COOs in the future, according to a new report. Roughly two-thirds of the respondents in the 2026 Law Firm COO...
Elena Kagan Thinks The Supreme Court Gets ‘A Bad Rap,’ Which Is Either A Lie Or Dangerously Naive
Elena Kagan belongs in the hall of fame of calling out bullshit. Not only can she identify the cynical, shoddy reasoning her conservative colleagues try to pass off as divinely inspired, but she excels at writing brutally incisive takedowns that manage to slam the...
FCC Approves Satellite Spectrum License Streamlining
The post FCC Approves Satellite Spectrum License Streamlining appeared first on Above the Law.WASHINGTON ― The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today approved a sweeping overhaul of its licensing process for spectrum usage by satellites — a move that will cut...
Morning Docket: 07.27.26
* One of the architects of Kirkland’s rise now sees AI as the profession’s future. [WSJ] * Kalshi angrily rails against Wisconsin law making it illegal to gamble on elections as “voter suppression.” Because think of all the voters who might come out to the polls if...
Outside Capital is Knocking on the Door, but Most Big Law Leaders Aren’t Ready for the Conversation
Two firm leaders in the Am Law Second Hundred who acknowledged discussions with private equity investors said they owe it to their partnerships to learn more. Two firm leaders in the Am Law Second Hundred who acknowledged discussions with private equity...
Partner-Associate Park Passion Predicament — See Generally
What’s The Billing Code For This: A midday park-bench makeout session between a Biglaw partner and associate ends up going viral. $1.2 Billion Worth Of ‘Are You Sure This Is Legal?’: MV Realty has sued Holland & Knight claiming it sank $156 million into a unique...
How to Craft the Perfect Lawyer Elevator Speech (With Examples)
Every lawyer should be prepared to introduce themselves with a solid elevator speech. Sally Schmidt shares a few examples to follow when crafting yours. The post How to Craft the Perfect Lawyer Elevator Speech (With Examples) appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech...
When Big Law Breaks Bad
From London to New York and Hong Kong, insider-trading scandals are revealing an uncomfortable truth about Big Law: the industry's greatest asset—its access to confidential, market-moving information—can also be its greatest vulnerability. From London to New...
What It Takes For Women To Break Through In Litigation
Kelly Grigsby Jones and Laurie Avery, litigation partners at Perez Morris, sit down to talk about building a career in trial work. They trace their paths into law, the gap between courtroom TV and courtroom reality, and how they’ve made an unpredictable schedule...
Partner And Associate, Sittin’ In A Tree — See Also
Always Be Billing: A Biglaw partner and associate got caught making out by an obnoxious social media video. I Consider Experience Experience: Guy posts his performance reviews from WilmerHale 15 years ago on his LinkedIn profile. A Transatlantic Merger Can Do Wonders...
Paramount/WBD Agree to Extended Merger Pause
Both the Democrat-led states and Paramount both claimed the pause as a victory. Both the Democrat-led states and Paramount both claimed the pause as a victory.
Did Jim Jordan Outsource This Jack Smith Criminal Referral To ChatGPT?
On Wednesday, House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan sent a criminal referral to the Department of Justice accusing former Special Counsel Jack Smith of perjuring himself in testimony before the committee. “While testifying under oath, Mr. Smith seemingly made willfully and...
SCOTUSblog Co-Founder Headed To Prison
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Supreme Court attorney and co-founder of SCOTUSblog Tom Goldstein was convicted on tax and mortgage fraud charges, stemming from allegations he participated in high-stakes poker games and failed to...
Conway Leaves Penn State Dickinson Law Deanship
Danielle Conway, who steps down effective immediately, will return to the Penn State Dickinson Law School faculty, and an acting dean has been named until an interim dean is appointed. Danielle Conway, who steps down effective immediately, will return to the...
When It Comes to AI, Law Firms Should Take ‘Slow and Steady Approach,’ Says Wisner Baum Partner
W. Crawford Appleby, a Wisner Baum partner in Los Angeles who is on the firm's AI committee, talked to Law.com about the best way to use artificial intelligence tools and how to avoid costly mistakes. W. Crawford Appleby, a Wisner Baum partner in Los Angeles who...
Law Firm Disrupted: Do Most Clients Really Benefit After Lateral Moves?
While laterals often cite gains in client service when explaining their move to a new firm, the most immediate outcome for clients is often higher rates. While laterals often cite gains in client service when explaining their move to a new firm, the most...
Marketing Roundup: Optimizing Content For AI Answer Engines, Revamping Your Operating Model, And More
As part of the Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA’s) partnership with Above the Law, we round up insights and intel from Strategies & Voices, LMA’s official online publication dedicated to the craft of legal marketing. This edition provides a framework for...
How To Create A Free Tool To Capture Leads In Your Practice Niche
Did you know that one of the most effective techniques for getting clients is to give away the game? It’s true! Free tools that clients immediately recognize as useful show value. Linking free tool access to a system for collecting zero-party data from prospective...
DOJ To Judge: ‘No One Was Trying To Pull A Fast One.’ Judge: ‘These Things Are Starting To Pile Up.’
The Justice Department walked into a Manhattan courtroom Thursday with grand jury subpoenas for New York Times reporters, and it walked out without them. The subpoenas went to Julian Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager, Eric Schmitt, and Adam Goldman over their reporting...
Only A Billionaire Could Fail The Bar Exam This Profitably
Most people who fail the bar exam go quiet, regroup, and try again in the spring. Kim Kardashian put hers in a commercial, handed the setup to Gloria Allred, and sold you an energy drink with it. The reality star / SKIMS mogul / criminal justice crusader / aspiring...
New Jersey Has A Message For Lawyers: Don’t Sleep With Your Clients
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The Association believed that maintaining the existing rules that have been applied on a case-by-case approach that focused on the effect of the relationship on the representation would better address the...
Got $29? AI-Driven Platform Makes Filing a Lawsuit Easy. But Is It Legal?
The business model of Petty Lawsuit could make it vulnerable to litigation for practicing law without a license, says Sean Griffin, a Washington, D.C. lawyer who blogs about AI in the legal profession. The business model of Petty Lawsuit could make it vulnerable...
One Year In, The HSF Kramer Merger Looks Like A Success With $2.4 Billion In Revenue
When Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin announced they were joining forces last year, the firms promised the combination would create a transatlantic powerhouse capable of competing with the biggest names in Biglaw. Now, we’ve got our first look at whether that...
Law School Deans Face ‘Untenable’ Pressures as Tenures Shrink
Deans are often “being held responsible for outcomes while lacking the authority, the resources, or sometimes even an accurate financial picture needed to address them, frequently making the position “untenable, according to a new study, titled “Relentless: The...
Biglaw Partner-Associate Public Makeout Sesh Posted On Social Media
Yesterday afternoon, a social media video began circulating showing a couple having a midday makeout session on a public park bench. The original poster shamed the pair with the classic “get a room” advice, followed by capturing their reactions and then putting it on...
Guy Posts His Obama-Era Biglaw Associate Reviews In Peak LinkedInMaxxing
Personally, I’ve never understood LinkedIn. The original pitch was “Facebook for resumes,” a platform designed to keep you in touch with your most obnoxious professional contacts without having to see their vacation pictures. But lately, it mostly seems like AI-slop...
Partners Should Sometimes Just Perform Work Rather Than Spend Time Delegating It To Associates
Law firm partners are often encouraged to delegate as much work as possible to associates. This is because delegating work frees up partners to focus on business development, client relationships, and other tasks that may be more appropriate for senior attorneys. In...
How I Made Partner: ‘Know Your Firm Well,’ Says Julia Damron of Athlaw LLP
"Know your firm well. The path to partnership looks very different depending on the structure and culture of where you practice. In a large firm, the benchmarks are going to differ significantly from those at a smaller or differently structured firm." "Know your...
Brendan Carr Lobs More Empty Threats At ABC For Not Airing Trump’s Election Fraud Lies
Earlier this year FCC boss Brendan Carr launched a series of fake investigations into ABC because the network (1) hosted Democratic Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico on The View, (2) aired comedians who made fun of the president and his wife, and (3) occasionally...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Trump Unveils New Tariffs Designed to Withstand Legal Scrutiny; New...
Trump’s Order Restricting Mail Voting ‘Likely and Imminent’ to Cause Disenfranchisement, Federal Judge Says
A Boston federal judge largely approved the voting rights organizations' constitutional claims against President Donald Trump's executive order targeting mail voting. A Boston federal judge largely approved the voting rights organizations' constitutional claims...
Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Strategy: Call Two Senate Judiciary Committee Members Liars
Todd Blanche’s two-day confirmation hearing for Attorney General was, by any measure, a lot. There was the Freudian slip where he introduced himself as Trump’s lawyer before catching himself. There was Senator Hirono correcting him on the spot when he confidently...
Morning Docket: 07.24.26
* SCOTUSBlog founder Tom Goldstein’s sentencing set for today. Anyone want action on what he gets? [Reuters] * Plaintiff hired spies to extract intel about defendant’s case from Biglaw partner. This James Bond reboot sucks. [Roll on Friday] * DOJ gives up effort to...
The FRETZIN Rules For Legal Business Development Success
There is more television available today than any reasonable person could ever watch, and somehow, I still find myself going back to the shows and documentaries that actually fire me up. This past weekend, I rewatched The Last Dance, the documentary about Michael...
Southbound and Down: How Sidley Austin Is Capitalizing on Miami’s Big Law Boom
In this week's episode, Legal Speak hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith chat with Law.com business of law reporter Vivienne Serret as she debuts a new segment called, "Southbound and Down," which features Sidley Austin's Beatriz Azcuy in the premiere...
Microphone Tips for Lawyers: The Ultimate Guide to Sounding Like a Premium Podcaster
You probably don’t know what you’re doing with your microphone. Legal Broadcasting Company's Evan Dicharry explains the most common audio blunders and how to fix them instantly. The post Microphone Tips for Lawyers: The Ultimate Guide to Sounding Like a Premium...
Litigation Trends to Watch: Plaintiffs Target Big Tech, Sweepstakes Casinos and Kratom
While kratom remains unregulated at the federal level, nine states have banned the drug. Rhode Island reversed course and legalized kratom this year for adults 21 and older. While kratom remains unregulated at the federal level, nine states have banned the drug....
OpenAI’s New Model Hacked A Website On Its Own… Humans Would Go To Prison For That
OpenAI disclosed on Tuesday that its own models broke out of a sealed testing environment, found a previously unknown vulnerability, escaped onto the open internet, and compromised another company’s production servers to steal the answer key to a test they were in the...
Congratulations On That Biglaw Leadership Role. Here’s Your Second Job.
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to SurePoint Technologies and The Tilt Institute’s newly released study Elevating Law Firm Leadership, what percentage of respondents (law firm leaders and legal professionals from Am Law...
Todd Blanche Can’t Admit The Slush Fund Was A Mistake Because ‘That’s Not Proper MAGA Talk’ — See Also
Liar, Liar: Todd Blanche’s unique confirmation strategy. Stop Waiting For Cravath: Biglaw firms don’t need permission anymore. It’s time to make your money moves. That’s A Pretty Big Malpractice Claim You’ve Got There: Holland & Knight facing $1.2B lawsuit. Robot...
Biglaw Firm Facing $1.2 Billion Malpractice Lawsuit Over The Business Model It Allegedly Built
According to a recently filed lawsuit, Biglaw firm Holland & Knight helped build its client a product. And then 16 state attorneys general took issue with the specifics — with fun words like “predatory.” And now said client would like $1.2 billion from H&K. MV...
It’s Easier To Get Into Harvard Law School Than To Accept A $300 Consultation Fee From A Self-Scheduled Platform
“What, like it’s hard?” Elle Woods famously quipped about getting into Harvard Law. She had a point. Turns out, getting admitted to Harvard Law is child’s play when compared to the maze of trust-accounting rules, mandatory disclosures, and outright bans that a solo or...
AI Moves from Novelty to Operating Model for Legal Departments
AI is no longer an experiment for in-house legal teams. It's a core driver of business enablement. But technology alone won't deliver meaningful ROI. AI is no longer an experiment for in-house legal teams. It's a core driver of business enablement. But...
Florida Bar Opens Disciplinary Probe Into Trump’s Attorney
The Florida Bar confirmed to Law.com it has opened a disciplinary file on President Donald Trump's attorney Alejandro Brito after a Miami federal judge sanctioned him for conduct in the president's suit against the Internal Revenue Service. The Florida Bar...
US Senate Confirms North Dakota District Judge’s Elevation to Eighth Circuit
Judge Daniel Traynor was confirmed on a 48-47 vote. Some senators had criticized his decision to join a statement with 13 other judges, saying they would refuse to hire law clerks from Columbia University in the wake of the school's handling of pro-Palestine protests...
Enough Already: Biglaw Needs To Stop Waiting For Cravath
Milbank announced associate salary raises on June 2. Today, we’re on the verge of August, and Biglaw’s traditional game of Waiting for Cravath has officially entered the absurd phase. When we first checked in on the market a few weeks ago, it was strange. Now it’s...
Kirkland Plans To ‘Play To Win’ In Biglaw’s AI Talent War
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. You will definitely see more hires. You hear a lot about the talent war, and we plan to play to win. We are always in the market for top-level talent. — Michelle Kelban, a New York-based real estate partner at...
Privilege, Discovery, and Litigation Risks In Enforcing AI-Drafted Patents
This is the first installment in a two-part series examining the implications of using generative artificial intelligence in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications. In this part, we address privilege and discovery risks that could arise when GAI tools are...
50 Lessons Every Young Lawyer Should Learn Before Year Five
Building Your Foundation 1. Professionalism. Your reputation begins the moment you enter the profession. Treat everyone with respect because judges, opposing counsel, court staff, clients, and colleagues all remember how you conduct yourself long after they forget the...
Navigating Utah’s Legal Landscape with Kurt London + Boston’s Debut Album & Rock Trivia
Kurt London and Jared Correia break down the operational playbook for launching a personal injury practice, securing capital runways, and navigating Utah's evolving legal tech landscape. The post Navigating Utah’s Legal Landscape with Kurt London + Boston’s Debut...
Law Librarians In The City Of The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Well, it’s done. AALL has concluded its annual conference, this time in Cleveland, home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. My first inclination after spending 2 ½ days with them: law librarians rock. Then I thought about it: maybe they don’t. Which, strangely enough,...