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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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’...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

* 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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...