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AI Contracts Are Moving Faster Than The Laws. In-House Counsel Can’t Wait.
Most lawyers think the hard part of AI is the technology. It isn’t. The hard part is that the law is moving at a fraction of its speed. If you are in-house, you are already feeling the pressure. Your business wants to deploy a new AI capability, buyers are asking for...
DOJ’s Defense Of Trump’s Biglaw Executive Orders: Look How Many Firms We Scared Into Compliance!
Remember when the Department of Justice seemed to realize that defending Donald Trump’s blatantly unconstitutional executive orders targeting major law firms was a bad look? Good times. That lasted, what, a day? The administration is now back in appellate court...
University of Tulsa Picks ASU Law Dean Stacy Leeds as Next President
Effective July 1, Stacy Leeds will become the first woman to permanently hold the position of president at the university. Effective July 1, Stacy Leeds will become the first woman to permanently hold the position of president at the...
Four-Plaintiff Chicago Trial Opens Against Abbott Over Preterm Infant Formula
The trial is the fourth in the nation to allege cow's milk-based formula fed to premature babies in hospitals causes a life-threatening gastrointestinal illness called necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC. The trial is the fourth in the nation to allege cow's...
Judge Rules That Kari Lake Is Still A Loser
Right now would be a really good time for the US to have a direct line to speak to the Iranian people. A radio station, broadcasting directly into Iran from a friendly Gulf state like, say … Kuwait. But we don’t because Arizona’s perennial loser Kari Lake pulled the...
The Justice Department Is Lowering Its Ethical Guardrails
Ed. note: We don’t normally publish op-eds like this, but given the gravity of the ethical issues coming out of the Justice Department, we are lucky to present this timely report and analysis from the former director of the DOJ’s Departmental Ethics Office, Joseph...
Big Law’s Emergency Playbook: Meet the Middle East Rescue Teams Protecting Lawyers, Deals and Data
With nearly 2,400 international lawyers caught in the Middle East conflict, the world's largest law firms are determined to keep staff safe, deals moving, and the lights on. But how? With nearly 2,400 international lawyers caught in the Middle East conflict, the...
DOJ Reaches Live Nation-Ticketmaster Antitrust Settlement, Abandons Jury Trial
"Due to the substantial prejudice caused by this settlement and DOJ's abrupt exit after taking the lead role up to and during the first week of trial, a mistrial is warranted," more than 20 plaintiff states wrote in a motion for a mistrial after the U.S. Department of...
Demonstrations, Protests and Observations: Protecting your Creative Expression from Exploitation
Copyright protects the expression of an idea by its creators. Our clients create “stuff” all the time in the normal course of their business. They can also create this stuff when they are supporting social causes or communities or exercising their First Amendment...
The Work Justice Firm: Justice Begins at Work
The Work Justice Firm: Justice Begins at Work By Susan Cushing Walk into The Work Justice Firm on any given day and the first thing you notice may not be the legal credentials lining the walls or the quiet intensity of attorneys at work. It may be the dogs—curled...
NY Federal Judge Rejects Terror%E2%80%91Financing Case Against Binance, Zhao
“The court has unambiguously rejected the false and damaging narrative that Binance assisted terrorists, Eleanor Hughes, Binance's general counsel, said in a statement. “The court has unambiguously rejected the false and damaging narrative that Binance assisted...
NY Federal Judge Rejects Terror-Financing Case Against Binance, Zhao
“The court has unambiguously rejected the false and damaging narrative that Binance assisted terrorists, Eleanor Hughes, Binance's general counsel, said in a statement. “The court has unambiguously rejected the false and damaging narrative that Binance assisted...
Practicing Law Without a License: ChatGPT Sued for Legal Fees
A new lawsuit might test whether OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot is lawfully dispensing legal advice. A new lawsuit might test whether OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot is lawfully dispensing legal advice.
More Judges Should Mentor Law Students
Law students can learn about the legal profession from internships, externships, and other vocational opportunities. Numerous law students intern for law firms either during the school year or during the summer, and this is a great way for law students to learn about...
Willkie Slams Ex-Client’s $735M Fraud Complaint, Calling It Harassment
Represented by Davis Polk, Willkie argued that the lawsuit is just an attempt to harass Willkie and that its claims were already waived by the client. Represented by Davis Polk, Willkie argued that the lawsuit is just an attempt to harass Willkie and that its...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Building a Culture of Excellence, Curiosity and Trust,’ Says Val Dahiya of Morrison Foerster
"Ultimately, effective practice group leadership is about building a culture of excellence, curiosity, and trust—one that not only delivers exceptional client service but also develops the next generation of leaders in the field." "Ultimately, effective practice...
‘Growing Chorus of Decisions:’ Fed. District Courts Overwhelmingly Rule Against Fintech’s Cash Advances Claims
Claims against "earned wage apps" are populating federal district courts and could face a federal appeals court for the first time in 2026. Claims against "earned wage apps" are populating federal district courts and could face a federal appeals court for the...
8am’s Smart Spend Enhancement: Analogue Thinking In A GenAI World
At last, a new legal tech product offering that doesn’t mention artificial intelligence. At all. Last month, 8am announced its expansion of its popular 8am™ LawPay into what it calls a more complete financial management platform. A platform that just works. To Do or...
Anthropic CEO Says Pentagon Ban Less Harsh Than Hegseth Had Threatened
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Legal Ethics Roundup: Ethics Whiplash Over Executive Orders + FL Bondi Complaint, DOJ Takes On State Discipline, Spike In Judicial Conduct Complaints & 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! Hello from...
Morning Docket: 03.09.26
* After about-face on withdrawing lawsuits against law firms, Justice Department uncorks almost 100 pages of vitriol against federal judges for ruling against the administration generally. [NY Times] * Book publishers sue what they’re calling a shadow library that...
Mary Technology Raises A$7M to Bring ‘Fact Management’ Platform to U.S. Market
An Australian legal tech startup that has built what it describes as the first fact management system for litigation is announcing a A$7 million seed round and its expansion into the United States, including the opening of a San Francisco office and the launch of a...
More Big Law Firms Seeking ‘Balanced Portfolio’ of Clients and Practices
Even as firms seek to get deeper relationships with legacy clients, there's also a greater desire to balance their client portfolios right now, say firm leaders and consultants. Even as firms seek to get deeper relationships with legacy clients, there's also a...
‘It Feels Like it’s Trying to Become the Next Kirkland’: Sidley Continues its Raid on Latham in London
After the firm recently added two more partners from Latham & Watkins, senior management spoke to Law.com. After the firm recently added two more partners from Latham & Watkins, senior management spoke to Law.com.
Legal Marketing Metrics: Lawyer’s Guide to Reading a Marketing Report
Think of marketing data as your case file, says Chip LaFleur. 'You’re not trying to learn everything; you’re trying to learn what matters.' That starts with understanding the most common metrics. The post Legal Marketing Metrics: Lawyer’s Guide to Reading a Marketing...
Middle East Uncertainty: Is It Time for a Big Law Reality Check?
Law firms rushed to open and expand across the Middle East. It may be time to reassess. Law firms rushed to open and expand across the Middle East. It may be time to reassess.
Change Change Change — See Generally
But If We Changed The Rules…: Department of Justice proposes new rule that allows Pam Bondi to decide if any of her lawyers violated state ethics rules. This should work out great! Trump Over Grades: Law school tells students that prestigious jobs are open if they’re...
When Florida Bar Said It Was Serious About Ethical Violations It MEANT To Say, ‘Yes, Sir. Glory To The MAGA Empire!’
No sooner had the New York Times reported that the Florida Bar had opened a pending investigation into Lindsey Halligan — Trump’s now-former, always-phony U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia — than the organization backtracked to assure any...
Corporate Legal Departments Are Done Subsidizing Biglaw’s Business Model
Last year, corporate legal departments hinted at weaponizing their AI investments to transform the fundamental terms of their relationships with outside counsel. Budgets were tightening, headcount flattening, and legal ops teams discussed leveraging technology to...
Legal Tech Vendors Roll Out Wave of Announcements Ahead of Legalweek; News From DISCO, Advocacy, iManage, Monjur, Reveal and ChronoTracer and ALIGN
With Legalweek 2026 set to open Monday in New York City, legal technology companies have been rolling out a string of product announcements and company news in the days leading up to the conference. The pre-conference wave covers a range of developments, from new AI...
Federal Judge Steps Up To Be Law School Dean
Finding the right law school dean is an intensive process that can take years. The University of Kentucky’s College of Law has been looking for a permanent dean ever since Mary J. Davis announced she was stepping down to resume teaching back in 2023. During her time...
This Is Why Criminal Justice Needs Number Nerds
In this episode of the Jabot Podcast, I speak with economist and criminal justice expert Jennifer Doleac, author of The Science of Second Chances: A Revolution in Criminal Justice and Executive Vice President of Criminal Justice at Arnold Ventures. Drawing from...
‘Incompetence And Chaos’: Former Judge Torches DOJ’s Litigation Meltdown In Biglaw Executive Orders Case
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [It’s] unprecedented in my experience for a party to withdraw their appeal, and 24 hours later to say, ‘Oops, I made a mistake.’ It seems to show a level of incompetence and chaos in the Department of Justice....
The Heppner And Warner Rulings: Hobgoblin Consistency Or An Application Of Principle?
I recently wrote about the ruling of a federal district court judge in U.S. v. Heppner. The gist of my article was that the ruling was a warning that materials to and from publicly facing GenAI tools were discoverable. But a ruling on the same day of the Heppner...
Mount Sinai Drops Anthem Following Contract Dispute
The post Mount Sinai Drops Anthem Following Contract Dispute appeared first on Above the Law.The post Mount Sinai Drops Anthem Following Contract Dispute appeared first on Above the Law.
The Legal Industry’s Embarrassing Gender Pay Gap
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to new behavioral data from JobLeads, what is the gender pay gap in the legal industry (the largest disparity tracked in the recent data)? Hint: Despite women making up the majority of the...
The Government Does The Leaking Around Here — See Also
Two Doxing Systems: Apparently the government can dox anyone with no consequences. One Hell Of An Oopsie: The Florida Bar took Lindsey Halligan to task. Until they didn’t? Focused On Social Justice?: These are the law schools to keep on your radar! University Of...
‘The Court’s Hands Are Tied’: Major Insurers Avoid Antitrust Class Action
Judge Brian E. Murphy granted motions by Aetna, Elevance Health and UnitedHealth to compel arbitration. Judge Brian E. Murphy granted motions by Aetna, Elevance Health and UnitedHealth to compel arbitration.
Litigation Trends to Watch: ‘Cashless ATM’ Fees, Manager Misclassifications and ShinyHunters Cyberattack Trigger Suits
Businesses are facing heat over cashless ATM transaction fees. Businesses are facing heat over cashless ATM transaction fees.
With Bove as Author, Third Circuit Eases the Way for Reverse-Discrimination Claims
The ruling is likely to draw close scrutiny, given that themes of reverse discrimination against white Americans figure prominently in the platform of President Donald Trump. The ruling is likely to draw close scrutiny, given that themes of reverse...
Law Firm Disrupted: The Ongoing ‘Cloud’ Over Big Law Amid the EO Fight
Larger firms are still hesitant to take up public interest litigation against the Trump administration and still reluctant to hire lawyers who have previously pursued Trump in investigations or court, attorneys say. Larger firms are still hesitant to take up...
Meet the Judge Who Ordered Customs to Refund Trump’s Tariffs
Eaton, a Clinton appointee, is addressing the refunds question with the benefit of decades of experience with the trade court. Eaton, a Clinton appointee, is addressing the refunds question with the benefit of decades of experience with the trade...
Two Talc Trials Teed Up Against Johnson & Johnson in Washington, Florida
Dean Omar Branham & Shirley, the Dallas plaintiffs' firm that won verdicts of $966 million and $1.5 billion last year, is spearheading both mesothelioma trials that are set to begin in the coming days. Dean Omar Branham & Shirley, the Dallas plaintiffs'...
Ex-NY Grievance Attorneys Criticize DOJ Proposal as ‘Unprecedented Attempt to Insulate’ Government’s Lawyers
Legal observers react to the U.S. Department of Justice wanting to seize control of the ethics complaint review process against its own lawyers to, as it says, stop "weaponization" by bar associations. Legal observers react to the U.S. Department of Justice...
Investors Accuse Alston & Bird of Enabling $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Investors alleged that Goliath Ventures “could not have gotten away with this massive fraud without the help of its law firm. Investors alleged that Goliath Ventures “could not have gotten away with this massive fraud without the help of its law...
1st Circuit Sends ‘Jurisdictional Tangle’ Back to District Court for Arbitration Determination
The federal appellate panel said a district court judge's decision to not rule on a motion to compel arbitration left the dispute in a procedural limbo. The federal appellate panel said a district court judge's decision to not rule on a motion to compel...
LSOs – Could They Be a Cure for What’s Constraining Law Firm Growth?
A common pathway to growth for small and midsize firms – becoming an acquisition target – is losing its luster. Many firms are not interested in being acquired or relinquishing their identity to a national platform. At the same time, they recognize that remaining...
LawNext on Location: At A Sonoma Winery, A Conversation with Briefpoint CEO Nathan Walter about Discovery, Disruption and, Of Course, Wine
Continuing my on-location interview tour of San Francisco, I head an hour north to Santa Rosa to sit down with Nathan Walter, cofounder and CEO of Briefpoint, over a bottle of red wine at Paradise Ridge Winery, a spot literally around the corner from Nathan’s house,...
Law Firms Face Additional Complexity In Sourcing Billable Hours
Understanding how to properly source billable hours for tax purposes is crucial for law firms, particularly due to the varying rules across different states. Understanding how to properly source billable hours for tax purposes is crucial for law firms,...
Future Deal Flow in Doubt as Law Firms Assess Impact of Iran War
As military conflict continues across the Middle East, some legal industry experts anticipate an impact to transactional and insurance practices in particular but stress that only time will tell. As military conflict continues across the Middle East, some legal...
Winning Firms Aren’t Choosing Between AI and Staff: They’re Enabling Both
Legal Soft Product Spotlight | AI tools fail without ownership. Staffing alone can't scale. Legal Soft VA+ bridges the gap with AI-enabled virtual staff who drive outcomes. The post Winning Firms Aren’t Choosing Between AI and Staff: They’re Enabling Both appeared...
How to Build a Weekly To-Do List for Business Development
Jay Harrington | By breaking your annual BD goals into actionable, bite-sized tasks, you can stay focused, build momentum, and have those small “wins” that keep you motivated. The post How to Build a Weekly To-Do List for Business Development appeared first on...
As AI Creates Winners and Losers, Corporate Boards Struggle to Avoid Becoming the Weakest Link
"When there's a board, you don't have anybody above them saying, 'Hey, don't do that,' or trying to hold them accountable. So I think that really magnifies the risk," said Tyler Thompson, a partner at Reed Smith. "When there's a board, you don't have anybody...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Be an Active Participant,’ Say Karthik Kumar and Frank DeCosta of Finnegan
"If you aspire to be a leader you should be an active participant in the group that you are seeking to lead. Being a leader does not begin when you are given a title. Leaders are selected from those that are already by their continuous and meaningful contributions to...
Google, DOJ Appeal Remedies Decision as US Judge Hires Technical Committee
A multimember technical committee will help U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta monitor whether Google complies with Mehta's behavioral remedies order while the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit reviews consolidated appeals of the government plaintiffs and...
How Trump’s True Believer Judges Are Warping The Federal Courts
Overall, Donald Trump and his administration prevailed in just 41% of district court cases and 45% of circuit court cases. That’s… embarrassing. (Well, what’s truly embarrassing for our form of government is the eye-popping 84% win rate Trump jumps to at the highest...
Trump Dumps Kristi Noem In The Middle Of Her Speech, Which Is Objectively Very Funny
Despite building his whole brand around saying “you’re fired,” Donald Trump still can’t bring himself to say those words out loud. At least not when it would involve admitting responsibility for making a catastrophic hire in the first place. And so Homeland Security...
AI Adoption Among Legal Professionals Has More Than Doubled In A Year, New 8am Report Finds, But Firms Lag Far Behind Individual Practitioners
The post AI Adoption Among Legal Professionals Has More Than Doubled In A Year, New 8am Report Finds, But Firms Lag Far Behind Individual Practitioners appeared first on Above the Law.LexisNexis Legal & Professional has confirmed that hackers breached its servers...
Brown Rudnick Faces Gender-Based Discrimination Suit Over Unwanted Nicknames
The first rule of being a lawyer is to do right by your clients. The second rule is to not do wrong by them. Seems simple enough, but the lawsuit accusing Brown Rudnick of mocking and discriminating against one of their former clients suggests that partners and...
Trump’s Courtroom Strategy When Suing The Press: File First, Worry About The Constitution Later
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. He is filing lawsuits against people who are criticizing his performance of his duties as a public official or his qualifications to serve as the president of the United States, and that’s the core of what the...
Your Destiny Is Not Assigned To You
There is a moment in every young lawyer’s career when the noise quiets down just enough for an uncomfortable question to surface: Is this it? Is this the firm, the practice, the path? Or am I drifting wherever the current takes me? Most young lawyers do not...
The Hands-Free Law Practice: How Nursing Moms And Carpooling Crusaders Can Get Real Work Done With AI
It’s been almost a quarter of a century since I nursed my last baby. But I can still recall that specific brand of frustration that only parents who practice understand. You’re awake. You’re alert. Your brain is firing on all cylinders. You finally have a stretch of...
You’ve Had Enough. Now What? How To Make A Law Firm Move Actually Work
For many lawyers, there comes a moment when the grind stops feeling like a phase and starts feeling permanent. The culture is off. Compensation is closed and confusing. You are stuck on the billable hour hamster wheel with five partners directing your work and 10...
The Fastest Growing Kirkland & Ellis Office
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Since 2014, which Kirkland & Ellis office has notched the biggest headcount increase? Hint: The office opened in 2017 and headcount has grown an impressive 1,127% while overall, the firm increased...
The Bar Has Never Been Lower — See Also
Pam Bondi Wants To Call The Ethical Shots: Can’t be held in contempt if she’s the final arbiter! Noem? I Hardly Know Her!: Trump fires Kristi Noem mid speech. Hate Trump all you want, but the man is funny. Arnold & Porter Ushers In Two-Tier Partner System:The firm...
SEC, Justin Sun Strike Proposed $10M Settlement
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a proposed settlement with Justin Sun, a Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur, in which one of his companies would pay a $10 million penalty, the agency announced Thursday. The U.S. Securities and Exchange...
SEC, Justin Sun Strike Proposed $10M Settlement to Drop Charges
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a proposed settlement with Justin Sun, a Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur, in which one of his companies would pay a $10 million penalty, the agency announced Thursday. The U.S. Securities and Exchange...
2nd Trial Ever Ends in Texas Business Court
A judge ruled in favor of Gibson Dunn's client in the second case ever to go to trial in a new Texas Business Court. A judge ruled in favor of Gibson Dunn's client in the second case ever to go to trial in a new Texas Business Court.
Legalweek 2026 Sneak Peek: The State of AI In the Legal Market
Ahead of the Legalweek Conference taking place in New York City March 9-12, Legal Speak Executive Producer Charles Garnar discusses the current state of artificial intelligence in the legal market with Danielle Benecke, Global Head of Baker McKenzie's Applied AI...
Nearly 200 Ex-Judges Tell Supreme Court: Your Unreasoned Emergency Orders Are Not Binding
More than 175 former federal and state judges signed an amicus brief responding to the Trump administration's argument that lower courts are "flouting" the Supreme Court's unexplained emergency orders. More than 175 former federal and state judges signed an...
‘Opaque’ Discipline: Barred from Campus After Arrest at Protest March, UNC Law Grad Sues University
A UNC Law graduate sued the university, alleging that an improvised emergency discipline process, triggered by off%E2%80%91campus charges later dismissed, resulted in a one-year ban from campus and violated due process rights. A UNC Law graduate sued the...
New York Judge Freezes BlockFills Assets Over Missing Bitcoin
The temporary restraining order was entered without notice to Blockfills after the court cited a risk of “immediate and irreparable injury, noting the firm had suspended client withdrawals and could be on the verge of insolvency. The temporary restraining order...
Federal Judge Orders Talc Lawyers to Discuss ‘Alternative Counsel’ to Beasley Allen: ‘Real Risks Exist’
U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh, in the District of New Jersey, rejected Beasley Allen's request to hold off her decision on whether to disqualify the plaintiffs' firm from leadership of the talc multidistrict litigation. U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah...
Michigan AG Sues Kalshi, Joining Legal Attack Against Prediction Market Exchanges
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel alleged that KalshiEx LLC violated Michigan's Lawful Sports Betting Act by offering online sports wagers to state residents. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel alleged that KalshiEx LLC violated Michigan's Lawful Sports...
New AI Education Programs Abound as Legal Strives for Tech Literacy
A growing number of initiatives are emerging aimed at teaching legal professionals about the opportunities and risks of gen AI. A growing number of initiatives are emerging aimed at teaching legal professionals about the opportunities and risks of gen...
After DOJ’s ‘Whiplash’ Moves, Trump Keeps Pressure on Big Law Deals, Firms
The government offered no rationale for its change in plans. But some lawyers not involved in the case believe President Trump's deals with nine Am Law 100 law firms may be part of the DOJ's calculus in continuing to hold the line in its appeals. The government...
Universal Migrator Releases Scripts That Migrate Docuware, Legal Server, And Alfresco To Imanage, Sharepoint, And Netdocuments
With each month, Universal Migrator’s library becomes more comprehensive. Universal Migrator has released new data migration scripts that help legal technology consultants migrate law firms from DocuWare, Legal Server, and Alfresco into major document management...
Hey AI, What Are Lawyers Still Good For?
Marc Lauritsen | Intelligent machines will be increasingly competitive substitutes for human lawyers. But they can also help us do our best work — if we focus on augmentation rather than competition. The post Hey AI, What Are Lawyers Still Good For? appeared first on...
9th Circuit Rejects Uber’s Bid to Block Deactivation Protections for App-Based Workers
Uber and Instacart argued the ordinance's requirement that online gig platforms' deactivation policies be "reasonably related" to the businesses' "safe and efficient operations" compels speech, as the companies are required to inform their workers in writing of the...
Here Are the Am Law 200 Firms That Added the Most Attorneys in Illinois
The data was compiled for The American Lawyer's 2026 Laterals Report. The data was compiled for The American Lawyer's 2026 Laterals Report.
‘No Institution Is Above Accountability:’ Seattle Archdiocese Must Respond to State’s Subpoenas in Sex-Abuse Probe
"For decades, survivors have fought to uncover the truth about how abuse was handled behind closed doors. The Court of Appeals' decision reinforces that no institution is above accountability when it comes to protecting children," said one of the attorneys...
‘Intellectual Leader’: Catherine Blake, US Senior District Judge in Maryland, Dies at 75
Blake presided over thousands of cases as a federal jurist, including an antitrust case the U.S. Department of Justice voluntarily dismissed in 2022 after Blake allowed government contractor Booz Allen Hamilton to consummate its $440 million acquisition of...
AI Adoption Among Legal Professionals Has More Than Doubled in a Year, New 8am Report Finds, But Firms Lag Far Behind Individual Practitioners
Nearly seven in 10 legal professionals now use generative AI tools for work — a figure that more than doubled in a single year — but the majority of law firms still lack formal AI policies or training programs, according to the 2026 Legal Industry Report released by...
‘Hybrid’ Equity Offers ‘The Best of Both Worlds’—Along With Drawbacks—to Law Firms
More and more, firms are blurring the lines. Referring to these firms as having "two-tier" partnerships "really should be a thing of the past," one expert said. More and more, firms are blurring the lines. Referring to these firms as having "two-tier"...
LexisNexis Faces Server Breach Impacting Legacy Data
LexisNexis said in a statement that sensitive personally identifiable information was not impacted by the breach, which has since been contained. LexisNexis said in a statement that sensitive personally identifiable information was not impacted by the breach,...
Does Good Behavior Mean Being Agreeable? — See Also
Dissents Are Down Since Pauline Newman’s Shadow Impeachment: Do judges agree more or are they afraid to dissent? Kathryn Ruemmler Set To Give Testimony On ‘Uncle Jeffrey’: Expect questions about the expensive gifts and buddy-buddy attitude. Pam Bondi Wants To Be The...
Payments and Crypto Expert Jess Cheng Joins Sidley Austin
Cheng was previously a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in New York, where she was head of the law firm's payments practice. Cheng was previously a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in New York, where she was head of the law firm's...
John Roberts Suffers The Slings And Arrows Of Pure Rage Trump
After striking down the Trump administration’s tariffs, Chief Justice Roberts has earned nothing but disrespect and abuse from the president he put in power. From a hearty handshake and Trump telling him, “Thank you, won’t forget it” last year to getting bypassed in...
Federal Circuit Dissents Plummet After Pauline Newman’s Ersatz Impeachment
Court cases are usually remembered for their holdings. That’s a no brainer; majority opinions are what determine things like damages, why X person faces Y consequence(s), and which legal arguments are worth going for. But important work can happen in dissents too....
Pam Bondi Wants Sole Power To Decide If DOJ Lawyers — Including Herself — Act Unethically
Back in January, I issued a plea to lawyers across the country to call upon whichever professional discipline authorities to embrace that they are now the last remaining accountability mechanism for Trump administration lawyers repeatedly lying to courts, defying...
Trump’s Fear Of Looking Like A Loser Becomes DOJ’s Embarrassing Legal Headache
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I think at all cost, he does not want to look like he has failed or been defeated. Maybe he was hoping this would fly below the radar and when it did not, he was not happy and changed his mind. [The swift...
Radiohead Refuses To Be Motion Picture Soundtrack For ICE Propaganda Video
Loss of life and in memoriams honoring victims are somber occasions. Making sure that their memories aren’t used as fodder for bad taste political agendas is one way that they can be honored. ICE recently released an apparent in memoriam video dedicated to Americans...
‘We Have Zero Interest In Practicing U.S. Law’: Top UK Firm Opens Office In New York Anyway
There are many ways to enter the U.S. legal market. You can merge. You can poach. You can lateral raid your way into Biglaw headlines. Or… you can open an office in Manhattan and repeatedly clarify that you absolutely, positively do not want to practice U.S. law....
What Happens To Your Resume After You Hit Send: What Legal Recruiters Wish You’d Done Differently
(via Getty Images)I just spent the past few days at the 2026 NALSC Annual Conference in New Orleans alongside more than 275 legal search consultants and Am Law 100 and 200 firm sponsors, the professionals at the center of how lawyers are evaluated, presented, and...
Democrats To Kirkland & Ellis: For The Fourth Time, What Exactly Did You Promise Trump?
Like that old saying, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again, Democrats in Congress are taking a *fourth* shot at trying to get Kirkland & Ellis to be upfront about the firm’s deal with Donald Trump. At this point, it’s almost a tradition. Democrats ask...
World’s Deadliest Sharks Only One-Third As Deadly To Minnesotans In 2026 As ICE, Trump’s Stupid War
(Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)My cousin Evan grew up in Plymouth, Minnesota. We’d often go for a swim in Hidden Lake when my family came for a visit. Minnesota is almost as far as you can get from the ocean and still be in the United States. Even so, that...
The Gender Breakdown Of Biglaw Partner Moves
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to an analysis by Law.com, what percentage of Biglaw partner lateral moves (between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025) were female partners? Hint: Over 4,000 partners joined Am Law 200...
‘A Series of Extrapolations’: Federal Judge Strikes Plaintiffs’ Experts in Toxic Baby Food Cases
'Plaintiffs have not identified any scientific studies of whether baby food, let alone defendants' baby food, can cause ASD or ADHD,” U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley wrote in a Feb. 27 opinion. 'Plaintiffs have not identified any scientific studies...
Call for Nominations: New York Legal Awards 2026
Seeking nominations to honor attorneys, firms and legal departments in New York state. Seeking nominations to honor attorneys, firms and legal departments in New York state.
‘No Chaos’: Trade Judge Tells U.S. Customs Officials to Refund Improperly Imposed Tariffs
Senior Judge Richard Eaton gave government counsel until Friday to prepare initial ideas on how customs could refund the tariffs to importers, without them having to file a lawsuit. Senior Judge Richard Eaton gave government counsel until Friday to prepare...