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Stories Not To Share At Your Wedding

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...

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Citing Down The Ladder

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...

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The Depressing Reality Of ‘Lawyer Math’

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...

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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

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...

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Where’s The Money?

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...

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Our Advertisers Are The Very Best

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...

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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,...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Regulate Everything Everywhere all at Once

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...

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Morning Docket: 09.28.23

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...

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Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself

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...

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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,...

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The Biglaw Firms Amazon Is Betting On

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...

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