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Ex-Real Estate CEO Behind Failed WeWork Takeover Bid Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Prosecutors say Jonathan Lamore's scheme failed because he underestimated the time it would take to publish a phone press release, meaning his short-dated call options expired before the stock rallied. Prosecutors say Jonathan Lamore's scheme failed because he...
Investors Burned in $Libra Token Collapse Sue as Part of Broader Meme Coin Trend
“This is important because it is the first consumer protection case as compared to securities focused, said Max Burwick, the managing partner in New York at Burwick Law, who represents the plaintiff, Omar Hurlock. “This is important because it is the first...
Proteus Discovery Group: A Decade of Innovation in eDiscovery
In an era in which digital evidence plays a crucial role in legal proceedings, the demand for efficient and effective eDiscovery has never been greater for attorneys. Proteus Discovery Group, a leading provider in this specialized field, proudly celebrates its 10th...
Amid Georgia Tort Reform Push, Walmart Challenges $1M Injury Verdict
During Supreme Court of Georgia oral arguments Tuesday, opposing counsel disputed whether a $1 million jury verdict awarded to a Walmart shopper as nominal damages had been excessive as a matter of centuries-old common law. During Supreme Court of Georgia oral...
Expert Services Company Harbor Acquires Marketing Consulting Firm CLIENTSFirst
Harbor, a consulting company that provides expert services to the legal industry in strategy, technology, operations and intelligence, has acquired CLIENTSFirst Consulting, a marketing firm that provides consulting on client relationship management, data quality,...
While Federal Legislation Flounders, State Privacy Laws for Children and Teens Gain Momentum
For decades, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act has been the only law to expressly address privacy for minors' information other than student data. In the absence of more robust federal requirements, states are stepping in to regulate not only the processing...
NJ Mass Torts Lawyer Selected to Lead Depo-Provera MDL
U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, of the Northern District of Florida, appointed 28 women and 28 men to lead more than 70 lawsuits against Pfizer. U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, of the Northern District of Florida, appointed 28 women and 28 men to...
McDermott Opens San Diego Office, Appoints New IP Practice Group Leads
McDermott Will & Emery is opening an office in San Diego with five people, including three intellectual property partners. McDermott Will & Emery is opening an office in San Diego with five people, including three intellectual property...
Entegrata Raises $4.5M To Further Its Mission To Transform Law Firm Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
With $4.5 million in seed funding to date and the backing of several legal technology veterans, the legal technology company Entegrata aims to transform how law firms integrate and analyze data across disparate business systems in order to drive data-informed...
Last-Minute Tax Planning Strategies: Attorney’s 2024 Deadline Playbook
David Hunter | The April 15 filing deadline offers a valuable window of opportunity that many legal professionals overlook. The post Last-Minute Tax Planning Strategies: Attorney’s 2024 Deadline Playbook appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Paul Weiss—and Big Law—Face ‘An Existential Threat’ Amid Intensifying Trump Administration Pressure
"What we are trying to do is put you out of business and bankrupt you,” said conservative strategist Steve Bannon. "What we are trying to do is put you out of business and bankrupt you,” said conservative strategist Steve Bannon.
Chief Justice Roberts Condemns Impeachment Threats Of Judges After Trump Attack
"The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose," Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. said in response to President Donald Trump's call to impeach a D.C. federal judge who ruled against him. "The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose,"...
White & Case Team Joins ROSS’s Defense Against Thomson Reuters Copyright Claim
The White & Case team joins Crowell & Moring in defending AI firm ROSS Intelligence in an early copyright infringement case that could shape a long slate of other court challenges. The White & Case team joins Crowell & Moring in defending AI firm...
Hundreds Of Associates Sign Open Letter Calling On Biglaw Leaders To ‘Defend’ The Legal Profession
The Trump administration is openly targeting Biglaw firms for their representation of clients and causes adverse to the president’s political agenda. Three top firms — Covington & Burling, Perkins Coie, and Paul Weiss — have found themselves on the receiving end...
Undeterred By Massive Court Loss, Trump Goes After Another Biglaw Firm
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)The Trump administration’s attack on Biglaw isn’t over — far from it. On Friday, Donald Trump dropped another executive order targeting a massive law firm; this time, Paul, Weiss was in the crosshairs. Previously, Covington and...
Legal Ethics Roundup: Impeachment + Judicial Threats, Another Law Firm Attack, Ethics + Politics Of ABA Ratings, Law Applications Get Trump Bump (Again)
Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson 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. Highlights from Last Week – Top...
Trump White House Tests Supreme Court Loyalty With Increasingly Crackpot Legal Arguments
Are you there, Donald? It’s me, John. (Photo by Jabin Botsford – Pool/Getty Images)“Thank you again. Won’t forget it,” Donald Trump told Chief Justice John Roberts, a not-even-a-little-bit-subtle reference to the Chief applying Grand Theft Auto cheat codes to enshrine...
Harvard Law Students Vote To Divest From Israel
About that referendum! To catch you up, student-led protests at Harvard Law have been catching hell from the administration. They’ve largely been calling for ceasefires, but the students have branched out their demands over time. The most recent demand called for the...
Another Firm Strips ‘Diversity’ From Website
While Paul Weiss joins the ranks of law firms explicitly targeted for retaliation from the Trump administration, most of Biglaw remains comfortable with the old adage that “a quiet life is a happy life”… or more accurately “silence is complicity.” Some firms have...
Trump Sics EEOC On 20 Biglaw Firms
Donald Trump wasn’t lying when he said he was going after Biglaw. The onslaught continues with 20 Biglaw firms receiving letters from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Acting Chair Andrea Lucas informing them they’re being investigated by the agency. Lucas...
‘I Hope They Pay’: Senator Comes Out Swinging In Defense Of Trump’s Executive Orders Targeting Biglaw Firms
(Photo by Jabin Botsford /The Washington Post via Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Private business aided government power in a fashion to destroy Donald Trump’s life. … [O]ur people believe that the Justice Department was used as...
Money Isn’t Everything To Gen Z Lawyers
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Leopard Solutions’ State of the Industry whitepaper analyzing the 2024 legal industry, what percentage of Gen Z lawyers say they’d trade salary for a lower billable target? Hint: The study...
One Loss Won’t Stop The Administration — See Also
Fresh Off Loss, Trump Targets Another Biglaw Firm: Trump sets his sights on Paul, Weiss. And Another, And Another, And Another…: The administration just set the EEOC on 20 Biglaw firms. Associates Sign On To Letter Telling Biglaw To Stand Up: Will they answer the...
Gibson Dunn Lawsuit Says White House Unlawfully Terminated Immigrant Program Funding
"An injunction to stop Defendants illegally ending the Programs and refusing to spend appropriated funding is necessary to protect Plaintiffs from severe and irreparable harm," counsel for the plaintiffs alleged. "An injunction to stop Defendants illegally...
Judge Denies Post-Trial Motions in Chip Designers’ M&A Row, Bringing Judgment to More Than $41 Million
A California state judge has denied the post-trial motions filed by chip design software company Silvaco in its long-running earn-out dispute with an international business it acquired in 2018, Nangate Denmark ApS, bringing Nangate's judgment against Silvaco to over...
Reversing EPA’s Endangerment Finding Would Be Steep Legal Battle, Experts Say
The Endangerment Finding itself is not a regulation, but a scientific determination that triggers regulations under the Clean Air Act pertaining to vehicle and methane emissions standards, power plant carbon rules and greenhouse gas reporting requirements. The...
Ninth Circuit Judge Sandra Ikuta to Take Senior Status
Ikuta, whom George W. Bush appointed in 2006, will retire from active service upon appointment of a successor, a court representative said Monday. Ikuta, whom George W. Bush appointed in 2006, will retire from active service upon appointment of a successor, a...
Roundup Judge Orders Distribution of $24M Common Benefit Fees
Four years ago, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, of the Northern District of California, called the Roundup lead counsel's original request for common benefit fees totaling about $800 million an “example of MDLs gone wild. Four years ago, U.S. District Judge...
$8.9M Settlement Reached in False Advertisement Suit Against Poppi, Attorneys Indicate
VNGR Beverage, doing business as Poppi, and a class of plaintiffs have indicated to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California that they reached a settlement, requesting that the court's approval. Attorneys from Cooley and Bursor &...
Do Bright Lines Definitions in Delaware’s Corporate Law Amendments Afford a ‘Clear Playbook’ or Place Chancery in ‘Straitjacket’?
Attorneys debating the merits of Senate Bill 21 said that statutory definitions make it easier to advise clients on staying within the business judgment rule, but others respond that some cases have nuance that can only be sorted out by business...
Do Sharpened Definitions in Delaware’s Corporate Law Amendments Afford a ‘Clear Playbook’ or Place Chancery in ‘Straitjacket’?
Attorneys debating the merits of Senate Bill 21 said that statutory definitions make it easier to advise clients on staying within the business judgment rule, but others respond that some cases have nuance that can only be sorted out by business...
The Trials of Tony Buzbee: Lawyer Claims Famous Opponents Are Targeting Him
A former client of Tony Buzbee is suing him and his Houston-based law firm, accusing them of allegedly misappropriating the client's settlement funds. In response, Buzbee says this is part of an orchestrated campaign to discredit him and his firm. He alleges it is in...
JAMS Dallas Resolution Center: Pioneering Mediation and World Class ADR in Texas
JAMS Dallas Resolution Center: Pioneering Mediation and World Class ADR in Texas By Dan Baldwin During the late 1980s, Texas civil courts faced a serious challenge. Overburdened courts couldn’t handle the volume of cases coming through the system. That volume was...
Understanding Family Violence Protective Orders in Texas
Family violence is a serious issue that affects many individuals and families across Texas. To protect victims and prevent further abuse, Texas law provides for the issuance of family violence protective orders to those who have experienced violence or threats from a...
The Future of Healthcare in the Present Political Environment
Industries where lives are at stake — such as aviation, trucking, and nuclear power — are subject to strict regulations, mandatory safety standards and federal oversight. These measures exist to prevent catastrophic failures and ensure public safety. Yet, despite...
Plaintiff Lawyers Improve Public Safety and Protect Individual Rights
I have been a plaintiff’s lawyer for 32 years. Over the course of those years, I’ve learned three things that all of you know well, but we need voters and lawmakers to better understand: (1) plaintiff lawyers perform work that improves public safety; (2) powerful...
Ex-GMU Scalia Law School Professor Faces Demand for Sanctions After He Dismissed Nonsuiting Defamation Case
"Ms. [Angela] Landry is entitled to partial fees and costs under the Anti-SLAPP statute because she prevailed on one of plaintiffs' defamation claims, and that statement was found to be, and is, a matter of public concern," counsel for Landry wrote in a brief...
20 Law Firms Face DEI Probe by EEOC
Many of the top Am Law 100 firms are named in the EEOC announcement Monday. Many of the top Am Law 100 firms are named in the EEOC announcement Monday.
Philadelphia Hotels Settle Human Trafficking Claims for $17.5M
“Instead of hiring qualified security and adoption and enforcement policies against criminal activity, the hotels did nothing and permitted criminal activity to the detriment of our clients, the plaintiff's attorney said. A Pennsylvania law firm has secured a...
Arkansas Cryptomining Association Sues State Over Foreign Ownership Restrictions
“The Arkansas Cryptomining Association lawsuit may be an early bellwether for crypto litigation and disputes to come," said Mark E. Bini, a partner at Reed Smith and expert not involved in the case. “The Arkansas Cryptomining Association lawsuit may be an early...
Lucky in Law? Litigators Swear By These Superstitions
Litigators share the charms they don and superstitious rituals they observe to attract good luck ahead of legal proceedings. Litigators share the charms they don and superstitious rituals they observe to attract good luck ahead of legal...
With Paul Weiss, Perkins Coie and Covington & Burling Under Attack, Will Big Law Speak Out to Defend the Rule of Law?
Prominent law firms and the legal profession are under attack, and this has repercussions around the world, writes The Global Lawyer. When will Big Law finally speak out? The top-tier international law firms Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison, Covington...
Bronx Judge Resigns Amid Probe Alleging Interference With Attorney-Client Privilege
Bronx Judge Jeffrey M. Zimmerman is resigning from the bench, effective on April 3, ending a watchdog's probe that he had engaged in a pattern of discourteous behavior and other alleged misconduct. Zimmerman had written decisions that admonished New York's bail reform...
Judge Hits Phila. DA’s Office With $120K in Sanctions in Dispute With Ex-Prosecutor
The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas ruled that the DA's Office had acted in bad faith and "unfairly maligned" Elizabeth McCaffery and another former assistant district attorney. The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas ruled that the DA's Office had acted in...
Florida Judge Picks 56 Lawyers to Lead Depo-Provera MDL
U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, of the Northern District of Florida, appointed 28 women and 28 men to lead more than 70 lawsuits against Pfizer. U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, of the Northern District of Florida, appointed 28 women and 28 men to...
2025 Women in Law Special Issue – COMING SOON
Coming May 2025 Annual Women in Law Special Issue Attorney at Law Magazine is proud to announce its 2025 Women in Law Special Issue, highlighting female lawyers making an impact in the profession. Want to Participate? Since printing our first issue in 2009, Attorney...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Seek Out Mentors That Have Held Leadership Positions,’ Says David Williams of Faegre Drinker
"Seek out mentors that have held various leadership positions in your firm who can help you better understand the nuances and responsibilities of the practice leader role that are specific to your firm." "Seek out mentors that have held various leadership...
From DeepSeek to Distillation: Protecting IP In An AI World
Protection against unauthorized model distillation is an emerging issue within the longstanding theme of safeguarding IP. Existing countermeasures have primarily focused on technical solutions. This article examines the legal protections available under the current...
Paladin, Building On Acquisition Of Pro Bono Manager, Unveils Analytics Platform for Law Firm Pro Bono
Paladin, a company whose platform connects lawyers with opportunities to provide free legal help, is today launching Paladin Insights, a new data analytics platform designed to provide real-time reporting capabilities for pro bono legal teams. The new platform builds...
Paladin, Building On Acquisition Of Pro Bono Manager, Unveils Analytics Platform for Law Firm Pro Bono
Paladin, a company whose platform connects lawyers with opportunities to provide free legal help, is today launching Paladin Insights, a new data analytics platform designed to provide real-time reporting capabilities for pro bono legal teams. The new platform builds...
Federal Jury Awards Landmark Verdict to Two Wrongfully Convicted Men
The federal jury awarded each man $60 million in damages after a monthlong trial and determined the men were coerced into giving false confessions after several days of intimidation and physical abuse, according to their attorney Joe Loevy of Loevy & Loevy in...
AI Adoption Nearly Doubles Among Small Law Firms, According to Smokeball’s 2025 State of Law Report
The adoption of generative artificial intelligence in small law firms has almost doubled over the past year, with 53% of small firms and solo practitioners now integrating gen AI into their workflows, up from 27% in 2023, according to the 2025 State of Law Report...
Fully Fixed-Price Legal Services: How Your Firm Can Make the Switch
Adam Philipp | Learn how to shift from hourly billing, set fair prices, and improve efficiency. Explore our seven lessons learned. The post Fully Fixed-Price Legal Services: How Your Firm Can Make the Switch appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
With Juggernaut Speed, Kirkland Surges to $8.8B in Revenue, as PEP Jumps to $9.2M
Kirkland chair Jon Ballis said the firm remains focused on capturing market share but also keeping clients satisfied and growing the business in the right areas. Kirkland chair Jon Ballis said the firm remains focused on capturing market share but also keeping...
AMD’s Ava Hahn Downloads $16.9M in First Year as Chipmaker’s GC
The former legal chief at Lam Research received a sign-on bonus of $2 million and $13.3 million in stock awards at AMD The former legal chief at Lam Research received a sign-on bonus of $2 million and $13.3 million in stock awards at AMD
Lawyers Scramble as Miami Judge Calls Them to Trial Overnight
“Whatever number you are, it doesn't matter. You better be ready because, well, just look at what happened here," said Javier Lopez of Vedder Price. “Whatever number you are, it doesn't matter. You better be ready because, well, just look at what happened here,"...
Federal Court Maintains Jurisdiction Over Five Plaintiffs’ Magnuson-Moss Claims Against Ford, Judge Rules
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey I. Cummings addressed an issue that split the federal courts: whether satisfying the requirements of the Class Action Fairness Act can grant original jurisdiction over class actions despite the failure to satisfy requirements of the...
The Ultimate Courtroom Moment
(Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What legal drama was writer Aaron Sorkin’s first screenplay? Hint: The climax of the movie is a tense courtroom scene where the witness’s answer under cross...
Paul Weiss Hit By Latest Broad Order
In a statement, Paul Weiss noted that Mark Pomerantz has not been affiliated with the firm for many years. President Donald Trump has suspended security clearances for those at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, marking the latest executive action...
Litigation Trends to Watch: COVID-19 Anniversary, Warranty Expiration Dates and Misuses of 401(k) Funds Trigger Lawsuits
COVID-related lawsuits surged on the fifth-year anniversary of the pandemic. COVID-related lawsuits surged on the fifth-year anniversary of the pandemic.
State Bar Examiners Endorse Provisionally Licensing Thousands Who Registered for Botched Exam
The state bar's committee of bar examiners said provisional licenses should be offered to anyone who withdrew from the tech-troubled exam, not just those who fail the test. California state bar leaders on Friday endorsed a sweeping proposal to provisionally...
You Can Actually Balance A Legal Career And Family Life
Personal injury attorney Edward Ortega and I dive into the nuances of legal careers. From unexpected courtroom experiences to the role of technology in modern law practice, Edward shares his journey from family law to the largest personal injury firm in North...
Stat(s) Of The Week: A Big Gap In Legal Tech Satisfaction
Legal tech users in the U.S. and the U.K. report widely different levels of satisfaction with their systems, according to a new survey, raising questions about how companies are meeting lawyers’ needs. According to “The State of Legal Tech Adoption” report by...
Biglaw Firm Is Winning So Much But Clients Are Still Scared — See Also
Being Right Has Its Consequences: Perkins Coie is winning against Trump in court. But will clients risk Trump’s ire? These Law Schools Have Amazing First-Time Bar Passage Rates: Is your school on the list? Outsourcing Summaries, Supremely: Arizona’s newest Supreme...
In Fiery Speech to DOJ, Trump Takes Aim at ‘Crooked Law Firms,’ Manhattan DA
“We revoked the clearances of deranged Jack Smith, Alvin Bragg, Letitia James and the crooked law firms that aided their partisan persecutions, Trump said at a speech at the DOJ headquarters on Friday. President Donald Trump pledged to end the “weaponization” of...
Open Letter From Big Law Associates Calls for Law Firms ‘To Defend Their Colleagues’
The associate letter had gathered about 280 signatures from associates at firms across the Am Law 200 and beyond as of late Friday. The associate letter had gathered about 280 signatures from associates at firms across the Am Law 200 and beyond as of late...
Litigators Question Trump’s Memo Demanding Plaintiffs Pay Burdensome Bonds
"You can't underestimate the value of a talking point," ArentFox Schiff partner J. Michael Showalter said of President Donald Trump's new policy invoking Rule 65(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as a litigation-deterrence strategy. "You can't...
‘A Manifest Injustice’: Judge Who Sanctioned Abbott’s Counsel Grants New Infant Formula Trial
Missouri 22nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael Noble granted the plaintiff's motion for a new trial on Thursday, citing the “widespread misconduct of defendants Abbott Laboratories Inc. and Mead Johnson. A Missouri judge tossed the only defense verdict in...
‘Fireside Chat’ Addresses Looming Constitutional Crisis, Rule of Law, and Attorney Concerns
Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins partner Barry Kamins said the country is not in crisis mode yet, but it could happen if President Donald Trump were to defy an order of the U.S. Supreme Court. Kamins was joined on a State Bar Association panel by Carrie Cohen, a Morrison...
How To Master Your Time And Build A Thriving Firm
Getty ImagesTime is a lawyer’s most valuable asset — but are you using it wisely? In a recent episode of the “Be That Lawyer” podcast, Mike Chastaine — an award-winning lawyer, speaker, and author — joins me to share strategies for maximizing productivity, growing a...
Lawyers Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Concede Weaker Points At Oral Arguments
(Image via Getty)People generally understand that lawyers often need to take extreme — perhaps unreasonable — positions to advocate for clients. Of course, everyone deserves diligent representation, and clients often do not like to see their lawyers conceding points...
SXSW And The Power Of Storytelling In Persuasion
(Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SXSW is not only about technology but it’s also about filmmaking, storytelling, and marketing. Multiple panel discussions explore how to craft compelling narratives and connect with an...
The Hidden Cost Of Medicaid Cuts: Why The GOP’s Budget Plan Would Be A Disaster For Hospitals
The post The Hidden Cost Of Medicaid Cuts: Why The GOP’s Budget Plan Would Be A Disaster For Hospitals appeared first on Above the Law.As Congress deliberates what the future of Medicaid funding will look like, healthcare executives are worried.House Republicans...
In ‘Deal Mode’: CFTC Chair Pushes for Quick Compliance Settlements
Acting Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Caroline Pham is inviting companies with open compliance investigations to approach the commission with “reasonable settlement offers within the next two weeks. Acting Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair...
NY AG James’ Proposed Consumer Protection Bill Sends Strong ‘Signal’ to Business, Lawyers Say
With New York already having strong consumer protections on the books, one expert found the proposed Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable, or FAIR, Business Practices Act to be a signal that Attorney General Letitia James plans on increasing...
Sean Combs Pleads Not Guilty to Expanded Sex Trafficking Case
U.S. District Court Judge Arun Subramanian of the Southern District of New York presided as Combs entered his plea after the government alleged two additional victims, prolonged the time frame of the charged scheme, and added claims. Trial is still expected to...
Travers Smith to Open Office in Brussels, Close in Paris
Travers has a history of advising clients on complex EU merger control matters, investigations and advisory mandates. Travers has a history of advising clients on complex EU merger control matters, investigations and advisory mandates.
What’s Binding Circuit Precedent Post-Chevron? Appeals Court Showdown Could Come
“I think that there are some somewhat inconsistent comments in the Sixth Circuit decision that I see as tiptoeing around an important issue without confronting it head on, said Dan Jarcho, an Alston & Bird partner who focuses on administrative law. “I think...
The Law Schools Dominating The Bar Exam — Who’s Leading The Pack? (2024)
‘Woohoo! We passed the bar exam!’The 2024 administration of the bar exam may be in the rearview mirror, but now we’ve got some interesting data on which law schools came out on top when it came to their graduates’ pass rates. As noted by Reuters, the American Bar...
State Supreme Court Invents Fake AI Reporters To ‘Explain’ Its Rulings
In a move blending Black Mirror and North Korean state media, the Arizona Supreme Court has invented a pair of AI reporters to deliver short-form press releases dressed up as news reports. Daniel and Victoria — two very much unreal talking heads — will deliver “clear,...
The Biglaw Job Market Is Rough, But It Isn’t Worth Going To Prison Over
Between the price of eggs and some Biglaw bonuses looking like other people’s salaries, there’s no surprise that people would go to extreme lengths to net one of these high-paying jobs. But there should be limits. Not just the ones we impose on our own job search like...
Biglaw Partner Issues Rallying Cry Against Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Perkins Coie
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The fewer lawyers and law firms willing to stand up for the Constitution, the fewer cases that reach the courts to enforce the Constitution. This is the stuff of authoritarian rulers, not American Presidents....
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. “Judges threatened with impeachment, bombs for ruling against Trump...
Decision Hierarchy for Jury Selection: Attitudes, Experiences, and then … Demographics
Human decision making is a complex process. There are so many factors that can affect a single person’s interpretation of how a case and evidence are presented. But, generally, ideologies, or attitudes, of a person should come into play prior to looking at their...
Big Law, Judges Under the White House’s Microscope
The Trump administration is closely scrutinizing the legal industry: Find all our ongoing coverage here. The Trump administration is closely scrutinizing the legal industry: Find all our ongoing coverage here.
Delta Dodges Massachusetts Personal Injury Suit Due to Jurisdiction Dispute
"Massachusetts 'has a general interest in having its residents compensated for personal injuries suffered in another state' but it 'cannot be said, however, that its interest in the timeliness of such an action is more compelling' than that of Connecticut," Guzman...
Vermont Drops Coinbase Staking Services Probe as Feds Shift Crypto Stance
“State regulators—like those in Vermont—have no choice but to wait and see what changes the federal government makes to its approach to cryptocurrency regulation and, more specifically, staking services," said Jose Ceide, who leads Salazar Law's cryptocurrency...
Ex-White House, Boeing Attorney Lands $5.8M in First Year at GE Aerospace
The company noted Jake Phillips' work beefing up compliance and regulatory programs and resolving "significant commercial disputes and settlement of various legacy liabilities." The company noted Jake Phillips' work beefing up compliance and regulatory programs...
Chief Justice Denies Request to Stall FINRA Proceeding
A Utah-based securities broker-dealer will have to face an enforcement proceeding over its business practices from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority despite its complaint that the self-regulatory body is "utterly unaccountable." A Utah-based securities...
Strong Demand in Transactions, Litigation Propels Vinson & Elkins to Another Record Year
With slightly lower lawyer head count, revenue per lawyer at the Houston-founded Vinson & Elkins improved by 7.6% and profits per equity partner grew by 10.1% in 2024. With slightly lower lawyer head count, revenue per lawyer at the Houston-founded Vinson...
Appeals Court: ‘Plain View’ Also Includes Using iPhone Camera Options To See Through Tinted Car Windows
As tech advances, the law mutates. In some cases (Riley, Carpenter) we get more protections. In other cases, we get fewer protections. This case dates back to 2022. Christopher Poller was a suspect Waterbury, Connecticut police officers were seeking to arrest. While...
Will Perkins Coie’s Clients Obey In Advance?
Perkins Coie secured a temporary restraining order against the enforcement of the most egregious provisions of the executive order that targeted the firm. That’s great news for them, but the firm isn’t out of the woods yet. During the TRO hearing, Perkins Coie’s...
An Attorney’s Guide To Switching Law Practice Management Software
Survey after survey reveals that the majority of firms have incorporated law practice management software into their operations — the ABA reports that number is as high as 53%. However, not all legal software is designed to last or scale with a firm over the lifetime...
Trump Admin Demands SCOTUS Teach Uppity Trial Judges A Lesson … By Un-Personing Babies
(Photo by Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images)President Trump’s courtiers do not lack for chutzpah. After four years in which conservatives camped out in Amarillo and Fort Worth collecting nationwide injunctions to block everything from student loan relief, to credit...
What’s In A Name? It Depends.
For years, I have heard yammering from white male attorneys about how they are now disenfranchised. Please. Spare me. How about some examples from my almost 50 years in practice that dispute that ludicrous claim? A white male state bar president who proclaimed that...
Legal Speak Spotlight: ‘Sidebar With Saul’ Revisits Historic Trump Trial And Verdict
In this week's Legal Speak episode, we revisit ALM litigation reporter Emily Saul's roundup discussion of the first Trump criminal trial. In this week's Legal Speak episode, we revisit ALM litigation reporter Emily Saul's roundup discussion of the first Trump...
How I Made Partner: ‘Be Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable,’ Says Emily Reitmeier Haffner of Skadden
"Be great at what you do and treat everyone with respect. If you want to make partner, you need to be the one making the tough calls. Be comfortable with being uncomfortable." "Be great at what you do and treat everyone with respect. If you want to make partner,...
Call for Nominations: Texas Legal Awards 2025
Texas Lawyer and Law.com's Texas Legal Awards recognizes professional excellence in the legal community in the state. Texas Lawyer and Law.com's Texas Legal Awards recognizes professional excellence in the legal community in the state.
Donna Adelson’s Lawyer Pushes To Exclude Divorce Evidence From Trial
After years of delays, Donna Adelson’s trial is finally picking up some speed. She was accused of first-degree murder along with conspiracy and solicitation in the killing of Dan Markel, her daughter’s former husband. As her legal team mounts a defense, they’re trying...
Despite Recent Biglaw Efforts, Remote Work Seems Here To Stay
High profile back-to-the-office announcements from Biglaw heavy hitters have many wondering if the legal industry’s remote work flexibility era may soon come to an end. Law firms love matching policies with their peers and a mounting push against hybrid work could...