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Value-Driven Talent Leadership: A Law Firm’s Key to Success
For most firms, only scant attention and limited resources have been devoted to having the critical behind-the-scenes human and other assets in place to make the firm hum. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
The Associates Looking To Leave Their Biglaw Firms, Like Now
See you never! The post The Associates Looking To Leave Their Biglaw Firms, Like Now appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Above the Law’s New Normal report, what percentage of...
Biglaw Bonus Season Gets Rolling — See Also
We *FINALLY* Got Some Bonus Action: From Boies Schiller. And Cravath. What Legitimacy Crisis? Does the Supreme Court not get how bad this makes them look? Get Ready For Even More Political Corruption: If the Supreme Court gets its way. Law School Seems Like A Great...
This Howard University Law Panel Drew Attention To The Legal Side Of Journalism
HU! The post This Howard University Law Panel Drew Attention To The Legal Side Of Journalism appeared first on Above the Law.Desirable as it would be to live under an equal set of laws and customs, many a discriminatory case has pointed to the reality that factors...
Donald Trump Becomes Increasingly Unhinged Waiting For 11th Circuit Ruling In Special Master Case
Someone want to get this guy a hanky? He seems to be foaming at the mouth. The post Donald Trump Becomes Increasingly Unhinged Waiting For 11th Circuit Ruling In Special Master Case appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)Donald Trump is not...
Cravath Announces Year-End Bonus Scale, With Eighth-Years Absent
The law firm omitted eighth-year associate bonuses in a Tuesday email from firm management. 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...
Alabama Man Indicted for Violating U.S. Sanctions Against Iran
An indictment was unsealed today charging Ray Hunt, 69, of Madison County, Alabama, with federal offenses related to an illegal scheme to export U.S.-origin goods to Iran. The 15-count indictment charges the defendant with conspiracy to defraud the United States,...
United States Files Complaint and Reaches Agreement on Proposal with City of Jackson and State of Mississippi on Interim Solution to the Jackson Water Crisis
Today, the United States filed a proposal in federal court that — if approved by the court — would appoint an Interim Third Party Manager to stabilize the city of Jackson, Mississippi’s public drinking water system, and build confidence in the system’s ability to...
Detroit Area Software Developer Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Violations
A Michigan business owner pleaded guilty today to willful failure to collect and pay over employment taxes on behalf of his employees. According to court documents and statements made in court, Yigal Ziv owned and operated Multinational Technologies, Inc. (MTI), a...
Deadline Nov. 30 for Michigan Attorneys to Renew Law Licenses Without Late Fee
The Michigan Supreme Court approved an increase in license fees this year for both the State Bar of Michigan and the Attorney Discipline System. The state bar cost hike was its first "funding adjustment" since 2003, and it was less than the rate of inflation, the...
Health Care Attorney Jessica Kracl Returns to Stinson in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Stinson LLP is pleased to announce that Jessica Kracl has returned to the firm as a partner in the Health Care & Insurance Practice Division. An experienced and strategic regulatory attorney, Kracl advises clients across the health care industry on...
Pashman Stein Walder Hayden Welcomes Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’ Rights Associate Richard C. Solow
HACKENSACK, NJ—Pashman Stein Walder Hayden is pleased to announce that Richard C. Solow has joined the firm as an Associate in the Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’ Rights practice. Prior to joining Pashman Stein, Solow was an associate at AmLaw 200 firms....
ArentFox Schiff Welcomes Experienced Trusts & Estates Partner to New York and D.C. Offices
NEW YORK, NY and WASHINGTON, D.C.—ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the addition of Partner Andrew S. Katzenberg to the firm’s Private Clients, Trusts & Estates practice. Based in both the New York and Washington, D.C., offices, Andy brings extensive...
Devin Nunes Had A Good Day In Court. Kind Of.
Blind squirrel, etc. The post Devin Nunes Had A Good Day In Court. Kind Of. appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)Devin Nunes’s quest for vengeance against media companies who hurt his wee feefees has largely been in vain. His cases against...
Space Firms Want White House Fix For Regulatory Tangle, But Disagree On How
The National Space Council recently heard suggestions ranging from establishing a licensing 'clearinghouse' to temporarily doing away with licensing altogether. The post Space Firms Want White House Fix For Regulatory Tangle, But Disagree On How appeared first on...
Cravath Speaketh: Year-End Bonuses Announced!
Bonus season has really started now! The post Cravath Speaketh: Year-End Bonuses Announced! appeared first on Above the Law.Baker McKenzie may have been first on the bonus train this year, but Biglaw insiders *know* bonus season hasn’t really begun till Cravath...
Bradley Nashville Attorneys Selected to 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Mid-South Rising Stars Lists
NASHVILLE, TN—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that 105 attorneys across the firm’s offices in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee have been selected to the 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Mid-South Rising Stars lists. Additionally, the following...
Bradley Jackson Attorneys Selected to 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Mid-South Rising Stars Lists
JACKSON, MS—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that 105 attorneys across the firm’s offices in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee have been selected to the 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Mid-South Rising Stars lists. Additionally, the following...
Bradley Alabama Attorneys Selected to 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Mid-South Rising Stars Lists
BIRMINGHAM, AL—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that 105 attorneys across the firm’s offices in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee have been selected to the 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Mid-South Rising Stars lists. Additionally, the...
Blank Rome Welcomes New Tax Counsel in New York
NEW YORK, NY—Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that experienced tax litigator Joshua M. Sivin has joined the firm’s Tax, Benefits, and Private Client practice group as of counsel in the New York City office. Josh joins Blank Rome from the New York City Law...
Quieting a Title A ‘Radical’ Argument
The justices wrap up the first week of their December argument session with a case about the Quiet Title Act. We checked in on an amicus brief by Pillsbury Winthrop partner about what the case means for local governments. With this subscription you will receive...
Repurposing Associates During Downturns
Associates, if your work has dried up in your day job, don’t sit around. The post Repurposing Associates During Downturns appeared first on Above the Law.I keep reading about the concept that law firms should “repurpose” associates during downturns. There are a...
3 Questions For A Delaware Litigator And Court Commentator (Part II)
This court commentator is a practicing attorneys, not a reporter. He has a better idea of when a decision is significant and when it’s not. The post 3 Questions For A Delaware Litigator And Court Commentator (Part II) appeared first on Above the Law.This week, I...
Biglaw Partner Rebuked Over Road Rage Incident
Not exactly behavior becoming a lawyer. The post Biglaw Partner Rebuked Over Road Rage Incident appeared first on Above the Law.Willkie Farr partner Boris Bronfentrinker , who works in the firm’s London office, was rebuked by the Solicitors Regulation Authority...
Biglaw Partners Are Trying To Collect Client Cash Before Year’s End, Not Getting Far
Eek. Is this why bonuses are a little delayed this year? The post Biglaw Partners Are Trying To Collect Client Cash Before Year’s End, Not Getting Far appeared first on Above the Law.I’ve seen firms ask their partners to really focus on what their year-end is going to...
Penn State President Proposes Reuniting Its Two Law Schools
"It's clear that bringing Penn State's two law schools back together as one is the best way to serve law students and, I believe, the right path forward for legal education, including teaching, scholarship, service and community, at Penn State," PSU President Neeli...
Biglaw Firm Wows With ‘Extra-Extraordinary’ Year-End Bonuses For High Billers
Boies Schiller knows how to make associates happy! The post Biglaw Firm Wows With ‘Extra-Extraordinary’ Year-End Bonuses For High Billers appeared first on Above the Law.It has been eight long days since Baker McKenzie announced their year-end bonuses, and associates...
Lawyer Blasts Pornography During Virtual Court Hearing
The nastiest of technical difficulties.... The post Lawyer Blasts Pornography During Virtual Court Hearing appeared first on Above the Law.Thanks to the pandemic, virtual hearings have become a welcome part of trial practice across the globe. Not-so welcome, however,...
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The State Of Today’s Corporate Law Departments [Sponsored]
A report from our friends at Thomson Reuters will help you benchmark legal spend, find greater efficiency, and innovate for the future. The post The State Of Today’s Corporate Law Departments appeared first on Above the Law.Corporate law departments underwent a...
Small Tech Company Takes On Major Law Firm Over Ownership of Bill-Drafting Software
A 25-person legal technology company in California is fighting back against one of the world’s largest law firms in a lawsuit over ownership rights to legislation-drafting software that each side says was its idea. In October, the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer...
Attention Startups: Applications Now Open for the ABA TECHSHOW 2023 Startup Alley and Pitch Competition
In its six years so far, the Startup Alley competition at ABA TECHSHOW has helped catapult the success of a long list of legal technology startups. Now the competition is returning for its seventh year, and applications officially open today to enter for a spot at...
Bar Tabs: You’ve Gotta Spend Money Just To Get To The Bar. It Ain’t Always Cheap.
Breaking generational curses can make you want to curse sometimes. The post Bar Tabs: You’ve Gotta Spend Money Just To Get To The Bar. It Ain’t Always Cheap. appeared first on Above the Law.Are you a smart, recently graduated 20-something with a liberal arts degree...
Biglaw Firm Wows With ‘Extra-Extraordinary’ Year-End Bonuses For High Billers
Boies Schiller know how to make associates happy! The post Biglaw Firm Wows With ‘Extra-Extraordinary’ Year-End Bonuses For High Billers appeared first on Above the Law.It has been eight long days since Baker McKenzie announced their year-end bonuses, and associates...
After VERY THOROUGH 10-Second Investigation, Supreme Court Declares Justice Alito Didn’t Commit Ethical Breach
Letter responding to Hobby Lobby allegations sheds some light on Dobbs leak. The post After VERY THOROUGH 10-Second Investigation, Supreme Court Declares Justice Alito Didn’t Commit Ethical Breach appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty...
‘A Huge Relief’: Judge Who Displayed Weapon Following Recusal Hearing Has Resigned
The West Virginia Judicial Investigation Commission could not confirm or deny an investigation into the former judge's conduct, but said a resignation would not stop an ongoing investigation from being completed. With this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Lawsuits: Beyond Meat Beefs Up Protein Presence in Plant-Based Products
Lawsuits by firms including Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman and Levin Sedran & Berman cite independent laboratory testing that found the actual protein levels in some of Beyond Meat's products are 20% less than advertised. With this subscription you will...
Hey, Quick Question: What Is Going On At Balenciaga?
Two campaigns, accusations of child abuse, a lawsuit, a multitude of statements -- here's a timeline of the fashion house's latest controversy. The post Hey, Quick Question: What Is Going On At Balenciaga? appeared first on Above the Law.Two campaigns, accusations of...
E. Jean Carroll Adds Battery And Defamation Counts As Trump’s Lawyers Tape ‘Kick Me’ Signs To Each Other’s Backs
It's a bold strategy, Cotton. As ever. The post E. Jean Carroll Adds Battery And Defamation Counts As Trump's Lawyers Tape 'Kick Me' Signs To Each Other's Backs appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Last week, attorneys for Donald Trump...
It’s Actually Once You ‘Pop’ You Can’t Stop — See Also
Still Better Than What Trump Filed At The Eleventh Circuit: Lawyer pleads guilty to hurling Pringles can filled with his own feces. Hail To The Victor: Michigan Law School has some fun with its football rival. Hopping Off The Bandwagon: Not every school is walking...
Having Run His Former Prot?g? And Designated Successor’s Name Through The Mud, Dan Och Is Satisfied
And once it is determined that no one wants to buy his old hedge fund, his work there will be done. The post Having Run His Former Prot?g? And Designated Successor's Name Through The Mud, Dan Och Is Satisfied appeared first on Above the Law.And once it is determined...
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LexisNexis' Fact & Issue Finder combines AI and human-assisted search to provide digestible, thorough results. The post Streamline Legal Research And Focus On Decision Making appeared first on Above the Law.Image courtesy of LexisNexis.Fact & Issue Finder, the...
Bar Tabs: You’ve Gotta Spend Money Just To Get To The Bar. It Ain’t Always Cheap.
Breaking generational curses can make you want to curse sometimes. The post Bar Tabs: You've Gotta Spend Money Just To Get To The Bar. It Ain't Always Cheap. appeared first on Above the Law.Are you a smart, recently graduated 20-something with a liberal arts degree...
Supreme Court Concerned That Bribery Law Might Prevent Their Friends From Taking Bribes
#Priorities The post Supreme Court Concerned That Bribery Law Might Prevent Their Friends From Taking Bribes appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo via Getty Images)Andrew Cuomo's campaign manager took $35,000 from a real estate developer. In the grand scheme of the...
No-Code Legal Automation Platform Josef Raises $3.5M to Fuel Further U.S. and In-House Expansion
Josef, an Australia-based, no-code software platform that enables legal professionals to automate common tasks, today said it has raised AU$5.2 million, or approximately $3.5 million in U.S. dollars, which it says it will use to further bolster its presence among...
Small Tech Company Takes On Major Law Firm Over Ownership of Bill-Drafting Software
A 25-person legal technology company in California is fighting back against one of the world’s largest law firms in a lawsuit over ownership rights to legislation-drafting software that each side says was its idea. In October, the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer...
Corporate vs. Litigation: Which Associates Are Happier?
The kind of law you practice makes a big difference on your perspective, according to this ATL survey. The post Corporate vs. Litigation: Which Associates Are Happier? appeared first on Above the Law.Earlier this year, we surveyed more than 500 associates to get their...
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LexisNexis’ Fact & Issue Finder combines AI and human-assisted search to provide digestible, thorough results. The post Streamline Legal Research And Focus On Decision Making appeared first on Above the Law.Image courtesy of LexisNexis.Fact & Issue Finder, the...
Having Run His Former Protégé And Designated Successor’s Name Through The Mud, Dan Och Is Satisfied
And once it is determined that no one wants to buy his old hedge fund, his work there will be done. The post Having Run His Former Protégé And Designated Successor’s Name Through The Mud, Dan Och Is Satisfied appeared first on Above the Law.And once it is determined...
Sixth Circuit: State’s Challenge Against $195.3B ARPA Aid Is Moot
"In essence, Ohio said, by offering such a generous aid package during an economic crisis, the federal government left Ohio with 'no real choice' but to accept the funds," stated Judge John K. Bush. "And such coercion was especially egregious because of its intrusion...
Morning Docket: 11.29.22
* Where are they now?: Howard Law hosts a panel on missing Black women. [Afro] * To stream or not to stream, that is the question. [Wa Po] * SCOTUS will be hearing arguments on how to enforce immigration laws today. [NPR] * Fans of nuanced argument will appreciate...
Legal Departments Vow to Fight Law Firms’ Rate-Hike Plans: The Morning Minute
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Why So Rare? Lawyers Are Calling for More Published Appellate Division Opinions
"The underlying unpredictability introduces a level of arbitrariness into our judicial system," said Sarah Ricks, a professor of law at Rutgers Law School-Camden who writes about appellate courts. "That should offend us." With this subscription you will receive...
Law Firms See Payment Delays Amid Challenging Collection Season
If it used to take 30 days for a payment, it's now taking 60; if it used to take 60 days, it's taking 90, said Citi's Gretta Rusanow. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...
How Long Is a Paragraph?
Get to the Point Short paragraphs produce more readable documents. The post How Long Is a Paragraph? appeared first on Attorney at Work.Get more writing tips!How long is a paragraph? The answer, like so many things in life, is: It depends. Formal documents tend to...
Boies Schiller Reveals ‘Extraordinary’ Bonuses for Associates
The firm is offering "extraordinary" bonuses for market associates who exceed the 2,350 and 2,600 creditable hour thresholds, said managing partners Matthew Schwartz, Alan Vickery and Sigrid McCawley. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
UC Davis Law Becomes 5th California Law School to Pull Out of US News Rankings
UC Davis Law Dean Kevin R. Johnson cited "major flaws" with the rankings, adding that law schools have made a good-faith effort to work with U.S. News on improvements, but "U.S. News has failed to meaningfully change the rankings methodology." With this subscription...
The Best Biglaw Firm On Both Sides Of The Atlantic
The firm is consistently at the top of the charts. The post The Best Biglaw Firm On Both Sides Of The Atlantic appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Which Biglaw firm was named best firm to work for on ALM’s...
Three Indicted for Involvement in Violent Crisis in Cameroon
Conspiracy Included Kidnapping Cameroonians, Demanding Ransoms from U.S. Relatives to Fund Separatist Militia Groups in Cameroon Three defendants were arrested today and made their initial court appearances in connection with an indictment, unsealed today, charging...
Kentucky Oil Operator Pleads Guilty to Negligent Violation of Clean Water Act
A Kentucky man pleaded guilty today to a negligent violation of the Clean Water Act. The charge stems from a 2018 discharge of oil and brine water into a small creek near an oil tank battery and eventually into other downstream creeks. According to court documents,...
Doctor Pleads Guilty to Using Misbranded and Adulterated Products Sold as Botox and Juvederm
A San Francisco-area doctor pleaded guilty on Nov. 22 in connection with the use of unapproved products she sold as genuine Botox and Juvederm. Dr. Lindsay Clark, 45, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of violating the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)...
Are Non-Competes in The Medical Field a Smart Choice?
We previously looked at the factors analyzed in determining whether non-competes are enforceable. The healthcare industry has become extremely competitive in the delivery of high-quality and cost-efficient care to patients, in the recruitment of physicians by clinics...
Cleveland State University Removes Cleveland-Marshall From Law School Name
Originally, the law school's name was taken in part from U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall, and CSU inherited the name when it acquired the school in 1969. The John Marshall College of Law and the Cleveland Law School merged to form the Cleveland-Marshall...
Quarles Adds Prominent Real Estate Partner Kathleen Duncan to Chicago Office
CHICAGO, IL—The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Real Estate attorney Kathleen Duncan has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner. She was previously at another large, national law firm. Duncan advises organizations, institutions...
Jennifer Bruton Named Partner-in-Charge of Venable’s Washington, D.C. Office
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Venable LLP is pleased to announce that Jennifer Bruton, a partner in the Real Estate Practice, will succeed Brian L. Schwalb as partner-in-charge of the Washington, D.C., office. Ms. Bruton is a real estate attorney representing clients in all...
Manju Gupta Joins Tucker Ellis Business Litigation Practice as Counsel
CLEVELAND, OH—Tucker Ellis LLP is pleased to announce that Manju Gupta has joined the firm’s Business Litigation Group. Ms. Gupta is resident in the firm’s Cleveland office. Ms. Gupta focuses her practice on complex business litigation, particularly federal...
Damages That Can be Recovered in a Macon, GA Car Accident Case
A car accident can be life-changing and can make it hard to do just about anything. If you have been in a car accident, there are some things that you can do to get your damages covered. If you are dealing with the aftermath of a car accident, Macon car accident...
What A Springfield Car Accident Lawyer Can Do for You
Car Accident Laws in the State of Massachusetts The law in Massachusetts says you must have minimum car insurance coverage before driving your vehicle on Massachusetts roadways. While every state may have varying degrees of car accident laws, almost every state has...
Stites & Harbison Welcomes Five Attorneys to Kentucky and Georgia Offices
LOUSIVILLE, KY—Stites & Harbison, PLLC announces the addition of five attorneys to the firm. Bailey Browning and Kyle Schroader join the Lexington, Ky., office, Ana England and Zac Losey join the Louisville, Ky., office and Evan Elam joins the Atlanta office....
Prepare Yourself For Another Wave Of Hypocrisy
Let's look to the future. The post Prepare Yourself For Another Wave Of Hypocrisy appeared first on Above the Law.Please light a candle: I want to search for an honest man.Politicians generally are loathsome. Their ethics change to meet the situation.Of course others...
Emails To Opposing Counsel
Notes to my (legal) self. The post Emails To Opposing Counsel 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 embraces...
Greenberg Traurig’s David J. Dykeman Speaks at ACI Summit on Life Sciences IP Due Diligence
BOSTON, MA—David J. Dykeman, co-chair of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s global Life Sciences & Medical Technology Practice and co-managing shareholder of the firm’s Boston office, spoke on a panel titled “Ownership and Inventorship 2.0: Common and...
Morgan, Brown & Joy Adds Robert Papandrea as an Associate
BOSTON, MA—Boston labor and employment law firm Morgan, Brown & Joy announces that Robert Papandrea has joined the firm as an associate. Papandrea advises and defends employers in matters related to employer-employee relationships. His work spans both litigation...
Pa. Supreme Court ‘Strongly Discourages’ Use of Hypotheticals in Criminal Jury Instructions
"When a trial judge tells the jurors to do anything other than objectively evaluate the evidence, the court effectively creates 12 standards of review," Justice David Wecht said. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Issues an Oklahoma City Insurance Attorney Can Help You With
There are many times that people think that they can go it alone when it comes to legal issues in Oklahoma. While this is often the case, there are many situations when it is advisable to seek legal counsel. At times like these, Oklahoma insurance attorney Doug...
McGlinchey’s Rasch Brown Named Among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading U.S. Litigators for 2023
NEW ORLEANS, LA—McGlinchey is proud to announce that Member (Partner) Francis “Rasch” H. Brown, III has been named to Lawdragon’s inaugural 500 Leading Litigators in America list in the practice areas of commercial liability, products liability, and torts. Rasch is an...
Giving Up On US News? Not So Fast!
It is very on brand for a law school to make a statement by not changing a tradition they've had for decades. The post Giving Up On US News? Not So Fast! appeared first on Above the Law.If top-tier schools were a battle, it would look something like that scene from...
Reminder To Laid-Off Biglaw Associates: You’re Just A Product
And that just might work in your favor. The post Reminder To Laid-Off Biglaw Associates: You’re Just A Product appeared first on Above the Law.It’s hard to work at Biglaw for any length of time and *not* feel like a cog in a machine. Firms don’t have widgets to sell...
A Mechanical Keyboard Designed for Lawyers
For many writers, programmers, and gamers, there is no substitute for a mechanical keyboard. With mechanical switches under each key, mechanical keyboards are more tactile and durable than other laptop and desktop keyboards, which can translate to a more enjoyable...
Judicate West Adds Judge Mark V. Mooney to Los Angeles Neutral Line Up
LOS ANGELES, CA—Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge Mark V. Mooney, formerly of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals. Based in the Los Angeles office, he is available...
Simmons Hanly Conroy Garners Multiple Top Rankings from 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers ‘Best Law Firms’
ALTON, IL—Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest mass torts firms and a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, is pleased to announce that the 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” has...
Brouse McDowell Welcomes Ryan Robinson
AKRON, OH—Brouse McDowell is proud to welcome Ryan Robinson to the firm’s Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling Practice Group. Ryan joins Brouse as an associate with both corporate and firm experience. His practice focuses on counseling and advising...
Justices Appear Skeptical of Prosecutions in 2 Public Corruption Cases
The cases are being watched for whether the justices continue a trend of limiting the government's use of the "honest services" fraud law. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...
Andrade Gonzalez LLP Partner Jesús J. Torres Joins International Association of Defense Counsel
LOS ANGELES, CA—The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Jesús J. Torres, a partner at Andrade Gonzalez LLP in Los Angeles, California, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the preeminent invitation-only global legal...
Ahead of the Curve: What Making Law Schools ‘Test-Optional’ Would Really Mean
This week, we're wading into the heated debate about whether law schools may become test-optional and what that actually means. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in...
Lawyer Faces Ethics Complaint For Pooping In Pringles Can, Flinging It Into Victims Advocacy Center Parking Lot
This is quite the ethics shituation. The post Lawyer Faces Ethics Complaint For Pooping In Pringles Can, Flinging It Into Victims Advocacy Center Parking Lot appeared first on Above the Law.Now that’s a headline you don’t see every day.Jack Allen Blakeslee, an Ohio...
Court Declares Legal Right To Be Boring… And Not Participate In A Bunch Of Sexual Harassment, Which Seems Way More Important
Most of the media seem to have missed the lede here. The post Court Declares Legal Right To Be Boring… And Not Participate In A Bunch Of Sexual Harassment, Which Seems Way More Important appeared first on Above the Law.The highest court in France has ruled that...
The Great Resignation and Its Impact on KM
Like other organizations, including law firms, in-house legal departments have not been spared from the "great resignation." Lawyers and professionals across all industries are actively seeking new opportunities for a host of reasons including better pay, better...
Reynen Court, ‘App Store Of Legal,’ Reduces Staff, Tells Vendors They Could See Service Delays
The company’s founder and CEO denied that the company is going out of business or discontinuing support for its platform, and he said he is seeking new investment capital to help the company manage through the economic downturn. The post Reynen Court, ‘App Store Of...
What If This Year’s Biglaw Bonus Is No Bonus At All?
All those hours billed... for nothing. The post What If This Year’s Biglaw Bonus Is No Bonus At All? appeared first on Above the Law.‘No! Not my bonus!’I think at a lot of firms, the bonus is keeping your job in an environment where many firms aren’t performing as...
Stealth Legal AI Startup Harvey Raises $5M in Round Led By OpenAI
A hitherto stealth legal AI startup emerged from the shadows today with news via TechCrunch that it has raised $5 million in funding led by the startup fund of OpenAI, the company that developed advanced neural network AI systems such as GPT-3 and DALL-E 2. The...
A Mechanical Keyboard Designed for Lawyers
For many writers, programmers, and gamers, there is no substitute for a mechanical keyboard. With mechanical switches under each key, mechanical keyboards are more tactile and durable than other laptop and desktop keyboards, which can translate to a more enjoyable...
Simplicity and Sanctions: How Robins Kaplan Won a $524 Million Verdict Against a Ponzi Schemer
Robins Kaplan banking and financial fraud litigation chair discusses trial strategy in a high-stakes Ponzi scheme litigation. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the...
Michigan Law School Wins Rivalry Week
Having some fun at the expense of Ohio State fans on the faculty. The post Michigan Law School Wins Rivalry Week appeared first on Above the Law.University of Michigan Law School (via Getty)Number 3 college football team Michigan demolished Number 2 Ohio State on...
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Because Excellent Lawyers Miss Things [Sponsored]
There are few professional oversights as damaging to a lawyer’s career as missing key legal precedent when representing a client. The post Because Excellent Lawyers Miss Things appeared first on Above the Law.There are few professional oversights as damaging to a...
Two Morgan, Brown & Joy Attorneys Named to Boston Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” List
BOSTON, MA—Boston labor and employment law firm Morgan, Brown & Joy is pleased to share that Jeffrey S. Siegel and Andrea E. Zoia were named 2022 Top Lawyers by Boston Magazine for Labor & Employment. The publication’s Top Lawyers edition recognized the best...
Littler’s Jeremy Hawpe Appointed as Office Managing Shareholder in Dallas and Fayetteville
DALLAS, TX and FAYETTEVILLE, AR—Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed Jeremy Hawpe as office managing shareholder (OMS) of the firm’s Dallas and Fayetteville offices. Hawpe succeeds Shareholder Rob...
WSHC+B Attorney Marlon Hill Joins Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
MIAMI, FL—Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman (WSHC+B) attorney Marlon Hill has been appointed to the Class of 2025 Board of Directors of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). The mission of the GMCVB is to generate travel demand to Greater Miami...
Top 2022 ASU Law Graduate Joins Burch & Cracchiolo
PHOENIX, AZ—Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A., is pleased to announce Madison Leake has joined the firm as an associate. Leake is a recent Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law graduate who will focus her practice on land use/zoning and real estate....
Show Off Your Law Firm’s Creativity For Above The Law’s 14th Annual Holiday Card Contest
We look forward to your submissions. Thank you, and happy holidays! The post Show Off Your Law Firm’s Creativity For Above The Law’s 14th Annual Holiday Card Contest appeared first on Above the Law.It’s the most wonderful time of the year (all things considered). With...
Morning Docket: 11.28.22
* What is free speech again? The definition may be changing. [NY Mag] * Winter is coming: Here's some relationship advice from a divorce lawyer just in time for the holidays. [Forbes] * You've gotta fight for your right to NOT party! [Business Insider] * Turns out,...