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Law Firms Move to Remote Work, Await Reopenings After Asheville Flooding
"The writing was on the wall that we needed to get out of there. It forced us to make a decision," said Asheville office managing partner Adam Peoples of Hall Booth Smith. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Georgia July Bar Exam Results: Highest Overall Passing Rate in 10 Years
This year is also the first that the overall pass rate for July applicants reached 70% since 2014, with the lowest rate of the last 10 years being 61.2% in 2018. This year is also the first that the overall pass rate for July applicants reached 70% since 2014,...
Lawsuit Alleging $23 Million Contract Breach Against Biogen Moves Forward
Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Anar Rathod Patel last week denied a motion to dismiss from defendants Reata and Biogen, finding that fact questions remained. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Morning Docket: 10.04.24
* Starbucks CEO broke labor law telling employees considering unionizing that they "can go work for another company." If you're one of those people who don't see that as an explicitly anti-union message, this is a company that refuses to use small, medium, and large...
First Do No Harm: Support Legislative Efforts To Combat The Adverse Drug Event Epidemic
The Hippocratic oath can’t stop with direct patient care; the healthcare industry and its key stakeholders must address persistent public health problems systematically. We have the tools to reduce medication harm by half or more; it is long past time to make this a...
LAPD Raids Medical Lab For (Nonexistent) Weed, Get Gun Stuck In An MRI Machine
From the keystone-kops-handling-the-Drug-War dept The post LAPD Raids Medical Lab For (Nonexistent) Weed, Get Gun Stuck In An MRI Machine appeared first on Above the Law.From the keystone-kops-handling-the-Drug-War dept The post LAPD Raids Medical Lab For...
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Ranking The Law Firms Lawyers Love [Sponsored]
We’re pleased to introduce our list of Most Desirable Firms, along with other insights from our survey of more than 700 attorneys. The post Ranking The Law Firms Lawyers Love appeared first on Above the Law.We’re pleased to introduce our list of Most Desirable Firms,...
Boutique Firm Beats Cravath Scale, Showering Associates With Eye-Popping Salaries Of Up To $475K
These huge raises are an October surprise that everyone can get behind! The post Boutique Firm Beats Cravath Scale, Showering Associates With Eye-Popping Salaries Of Up To $475K appeared first on Above the Law.These huge raises are an October surprise that everyone...
More Details Emerge In Small Town Murder Of Judge
We're still learning what was behind the crime. The post More Details Emerge In Small Town Murder Of Judge appeared first on Above the Law.We're still learning what was behind the crime. The post More Details Emerge In Small Town Murder Of Judge appeared first on...
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How Do You Know You Need A Case Management Upgrade? [Sponsored]
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Elie Honig Makes Pitch To Become Donald Trump’s Favorite Legal Analyst
Move over, Turley! Take a seat, Dershowitz! Donald Trump may have a new favorite cable news law talkin' guy. The post Elie Honig Makes Pitch To Become Donald Trump’s Favorite Legal Analyst appeared first on Above the Law.Move over, Turley! Take a seat, Dershowitz!...
Yeah, The Timing Of The Special Counsel Brief Is Political, And You Can Thank Chief Justice Roberts For That
Kwitcherbitchin. The post Yeah, The Timing Of The Special Counsel Brief Is Political, And You Can Thank Chief Justice Roberts For That appeared first on Above the Law.Kwitcherbitchin. The post Yeah, The Timing Of The Special Counsel Brief Is Political, And You Can...
Calling All Biglaw Associates: 2024 Bonus Season Awaits
Make your predictions and share your thoughts in our annual bonus season survey. The post Calling All Biglaw Associates: 2024 Bonus Season Awaits appeared first on Above the Law.Make your predictions and share your thoughts in our annual bonus season survey. The post...
Legaltech News Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Wilkins Moves to Legaltech Hub
Stephanie Wilkins, who has been editor-in-chief of Legaltech News at ALM since 2022, today moves to Legaltech Hub, where she will be director of content. In her new role, Wilkins will be responsible for helping to develop a drive the content strategy for Legaltech Hub...
Legalpioneer Donates Its Dataset of 13K Legal Tech Companies to GitHub
Legalpioneer, a website that lists law-related companies in areas such as legal tech, justice tech and governance, has donated its entire data set of more than 13,000 companies to GitHub, a platform that allows developers to store, share and collaborate on code. The...
Legaltech Week: Catch Us Live on Tuesday at ClioCon (and Watch Our Regular Show Today)
If you are going to the Clio Cloud Conference in Austin starting Monday (or watching it virtually), do not miss our live-on-stage version of Legaltech Week, with a full panel of our regulars plus a special guest. Many of you are regulars for our weekly Friday live...
Tales From the Trenches: What Outside Counsel Do That GCs Find Inexcusable
"I had this one outside counsel where every time I'd ask him to weigh in, he'd be like, 'That's a business issue," said Michele Kloeppel, a partner at Thompson Coburn who formerly was corporate counsel at Panera. "I had this one outside counsel where every time...
High Court Turns Away Industry Challenges to EPA Rules Curbing Pollution
Friday's denials are a noticeable break from the court's decisions last term to take up, and ultimately rule in favor of, an emergency docket industry and state challenge to an EPA rule regulating air quality standards in upwind states. The U.S. Supreme Court on...
DOJ’s Visa Antitrust Suit Hands Class Action Lawyers New Line of Attack Against Payments Giant
The same day the Department of Justice sued Visa, the company set aside another $1.5 billion for its U.S. litigation escrow fund. The same day the Department of Justice sued Visa, the company set aside another $1.5 billion for its U.S. litigation escrow...
Ex-Assistant State Attorney Suspended for One Year for Dishonesty on Judicial Application, Job Interviews
"If respondent's colleagues had believed him, and had hired him based on his statements during the interview, it would have damaged the criminal justice system," the hearing board's report said. A former prosecutor will begin his one-year license suspension next...
‘Stereophonic’ Accused of Copyright Infringement From Fleetwood Mac ‘Rumours’ Producer
"'Stereophonic' is undoubtedly a play based on plaintiffs' memoir 'Making Rumours' because substantial similarities exist between the two works, a reality that has been independently confirmed by those familiar with plaintiffs' book who have also had the opportunity...
Unlocking the Full Potential of Microsoft Teams: 3 Essential Hacks for Lawyers
Turn Microsoft Teams into a collaboration powerhouse with these hacks for Channels, Co-Authoring and Task Management. The post Unlocking the Full Potential of Microsoft Teams: 3 Essential Hacks for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Recapping Relativity Fest
The press gathers to discuss discovery. The post Recapping Relativity Fest appeared first on Above the Law.The press gathers to discuss discovery. The post Recapping Relativity Fest appeared first on Above the Law.
Deleting Evidence? Think Again: Lessons From The Eric Adams Scandal
More and more relevant data travels through phones, as this case shows. The post Deleting Evidence? Think Again: Lessons From The Eric Adams Scandal appeared first on Above the Law.More and more relevant data travels through phones, as this case shows. The post...
Relaunched <em>Matlock</em> Should Be Disbarred
The plot twist isn't good for real lawyers. The post Relaunched <em>Matlock</em> Should Be Disbarred appeared first on Above the Law.The plot twist isn't good for real lawyers. The post Relaunched <em>Matlock</em> Should Be Disbarred appeared...
Why Is The YSL Trial Taking So Long?
Let's wrap this up! The post Why Is The YSL Trial Taking So Long? appeared first on Above the Law.Let's wrap this up! The post Why Is The YSL Trial Taking So Long? appeared first on Above the Law.
The Biglaw Firm Making Major Strides In The Rankings
Mergers can really help a firm's bottom line. The post The Biglaw Firm Making Major Strides In The Rankings appeared first on Above the Law.Mergers can really help a firm's bottom line. The post The Biglaw Firm Making Major Strides In The Rankings appeared first on...
Those Threats Won’t Fly — See Also
Since When Can You Do That?: Biglaw firm gets in trouble for their legal strategy. Time To Pony Up: Colorado is saddled with the 303 Creative legal fees. Keeping Things Relative: Check out the Relativity Recap! Deleting Isn't As Permanent As You Think!: Learn from...
The 12th Clio Cloud Conference, Starting Monday, Will Be the Largest Yet, with A Heavy Emphasis on AI
Monday marks the start of the 12th Clio Cloud Conference, and as the company that produces it, Clio, continues to grow and expand, so too does the conference, with its largest-ever number of attendees and its move from a single host hotel to the Austin, Texas,...
After Guiding Illumina Through Harrowing Merger Fight, GC Charles Dadswell to Depart
"I've watched and been a part of Illumina growing from a startup to one of the most important and innovative companies in the world, and I'm proud to have been a part of that journey," Dadswell said in a statement. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Perkins Coie Renovates Portland Office With Focus on Equal Attorney Space, Hoteling
The firm's recently renewed 12-year lease in Portland reduced its footprint to under 30,000 square feet. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using...
Supreme Court Will Begin New Term Dogged by Old Issues
The high court finds itself under as much scrutiny as ever as it prepares to reconvene Monday for the start of the October 2024 term. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third...
6th Circuit Judge Readler Cautions Against Shaming Lawyers Over Election Challenges
"True, some cases pursued by Trump supporters seemed frivolous from the start and were swiftly dismissed," Chad Readler said. "Yet even where cases had some potential merit, lawyers were criticized even to the point of being a target of the cancel culture...
Meta Directors Accused of Deleting Emails Discussing Cambridge Analytica, FTC Settlement
A motion, first filed under seal on Sept. 25, asks the court to institute spoliation sanctions and grant curative relief. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is...
First Lawsuit Filed Alleging Contraceptive Depo-Provera Caused Brain Tumor
Ellen Relkin, who filed the first case on Tuesday, predicts thousands of lawsuits after a French study in March found the contraceptive Depo-Provera had a 550% higher chance of developing brain tumors. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
State Law Requiring Sex Offenders Display ‘No Candy or Treats at This Residence’ Sign Deemed Unconstitutional
"Defendants require the use of private property to reflect their own message 'for the express purpose that it be observed and read by the public,' thereby depriving registered offenders of their freedom to speak in their own words or to not speak at all," wrote U.S....
Has the Bankruptcy Practice Scandal Harmed Jackson Walker’s Business or Reputation?
A spokesperson for Texas' Jackson Walker said the firm is "on track" for a record-breaking year, even as it has coped over the last year with fallout from news that a former bankruptcy partner was engaged in a romantic relationship with a former bankruptcy judge in...
‘Stock Car Monopoly’?: Winston Lawsuit Alleges NASCAR Anticompetitive Scheme
NASCAR requires stock car race teams to sign "one-sided contracts" preventing them from competing elsewhere in violation of the Sherman Act, according to the complaint submitted by Winston partner Danielle T. Williams on behalf of two race teams. Hi there.The...
The Growing Tension—And Opportunity—in Big Law Nonequity Tiers
Large law firms continue expanding their nonequity tiers each year, as firm management exerts tighter control over who receives firm profits. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
Morning Docket: 10.03.24
* Latest redacted filing in Trump case paints an overwhelming portrait of criminality that the Supreme Court will make up even more new rules to squelch. [New Republic] * Judge who handcuffed innocent teen is back presiding over cases. [ABA Journal] * Eight states...
Forging A Noncompete Policy That Works for Healthcare
A more measured approach to noncompete clauses can be fair to physicians and provider organizations, and also serve patients better. Here are four elements for a policy on noncompetes that will work for healthcare. The post Forging A Noncompete Policy That Works for...
Mastering Legal Operations: 3 Unexpected Lessons For Success In A Dynamic Field
Adam Becker's path is a testament to the evolution of the legal field and offers valuable lessons. The post Mastering Legal Operations: 3 Unexpected Lessons For Success In A Dynamic Field appeared first on Above the Law.Adam Becker's path is a testament to the...
Prominent Law Firm Hit With Lawsuit Over Alleged Litigation Tactics
The firm has vowed to fight the case. The post Prominent Law Firm Hit With Lawsuit Over Alleged Litigation Tactics appeared first on Above the Law.The firm has vowed to fight the case. The post Prominent Law Firm Hit With Lawsuit Over Alleged Litigation Tactics...
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CoCounsel Drafting: An AI-Powered Game Changer For Legal Professionals [Sponsored]
Leverage AI for drafting documents. The post CoCounsel Drafting: An AI-Powered Game Changer For Legal Professionals appeared first on Above the Law.Leverage AI for drafting documents. The post CoCounsel Drafting: An AI-Powered Game Changer For Legal Professionals...
You Can Go Ahead And Bet On The 2024 Election
Betting on democracy? What's more American than that? The post You Can Go Ahead And Bet On The 2024 Election appeared first on Above the Law.Betting on democracy? What's more American than that? The post You Can Go Ahead And Bet On The 2024 Election appeared first on...
Colorado Loses Again, Has To Pay 303 Creative’s Legal Fees
Shame they can't "Free Speech" their way out of this tab. The post Colorado Loses Again, Has To Pay 303 Creative’s Legal Fees appeared first on Above the Law.Shame they can't "Free Speech" their way out of this tab. The post Colorado Loses Again, Has To Pay 303...
MyCase Announces New AI, Accounting, And Immigration Features, Plus Update on Smart Spend
Earlier this week, the law practice management platform MyCase rolled out three exciting product updates. The post MyCase Announces New AI, Accounting, And Immigration Features, Plus Update on Smart Spend appeared first on Above the Law.The law practice management...
Nominations Are Now Open for the Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award; Deadline is Nov. 1
Nominations are now open for the Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award, which recognizes an innovator who has made significant impacts early in their career toward making the American legal system work better for everyone. That describes the person for whom the award is...
A Commentary on AI and Patent Law
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been newsworthy in our recent, 24/7 news cycles. Will AI harm us? Will AI eliminate human jobs, or provide shelter, food, and clothing so humans need not work? Some suggest that AI may turn against humans. You can rest easy; we will...
FTC Goes After AI Tool That Has Capability to Mass Produce Fake Reviews
"Treating as categorically illegal a generative AI tool merely because of the possibility that someone might use it for fraud is inconsistent with our precedents and common sense," GOP Commissioner Andrew Ferguson said in his dissent. "Treating as categorically...
Amazon.com, Canon File Trademark Suit Over Counterfeit Products Sold Online
The complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. The complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and...
Regain Control Over Your Workday in One Minute
Ivy Grey | It may surprise you to learn that one minute can mean the difference between successfully completing two tasks or fumbling them both. The post Regain Control Over Your Workday in One Minute appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Artificial Intelligence Can Make Iconic Characters Immortal But It Can Create Legal Problems For Studios And Actors
James Earl Jones has entered the cornfield after completing the circle of life. But Darth Vader’s voice is still available in this galaxy thanks to AI. The post Artificial Intelligence Can Make Iconic Characters Immortal But It Can Create Legal Problems For Studios...
Collecting All The Embarrassing Nonsense Your Adversaries (Or Employees) Put Online
There's a lot more online these days. Lawyers need to get at it. The post Collecting All The Embarrassing Nonsense Your Adversaries (Or Employees) Put Online appeared first on Above the Law.There's a lot more online these days. Lawyers need to get at it. The post...
Clients Are More Likely To Stiff Lawyers On Their Last Invoice
Some clients have a blind spot about how attorneys want to be paid promptly for work performed. The post Clients Are More Likely To Stiff Lawyers On Their Last Invoice appeared first on Above the Law.Some clients have a blind spot about how attorneys want to be paid...
YSL RICO Trial So Bad Judge Needs A Breather & More!
Each day we move closer and closer to a mistrial. The post YSL RICO Trial So Bad Judge Needs A Breather & More! appeared first on Above the Law.Each day we move closer and closer to a mistrial. The post YSL RICO Trial So Bad Judge Needs A Breather & More!...
The Devin Nunes Defamation Juggernaut Runs Aground
As you sue, so shall ye reap. The post The Devin Nunes Defamation Juggernaut Runs Aground appeared first on Above the Law.As you sue, so shall ye reap. The post The Devin Nunes Defamation Juggernaut Runs Aground appeared first on Above the Law.
Already Robust Law Firm Merger Activity To Reach ‘Higher Level’ In 2025
Does your law firm have the urge to merge? Join the club! The post Already Robust Law Firm Merger Activity To Reach ‘Higher Level’ In 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.Does your law firm have the urge to merge? Join the club! The post Already Robust Law Firm Merger...
California Bar Takes Steps To Continue With Its Bar Replacement
Let's get this process rolling! The post California Bar Takes Steps To Continue With Its Bar Replacement appeared first on Above the Law.Let's get this process rolling! The post California Bar Takes Steps To Continue With Its Bar Replacement appeared first on Above...
Overseeing The Eric Adams Corruption Case
The case is sure to garner a lot of attention. The post Overseeing The Eric Adams Corruption Case appeared first on Above the Law.The case is sure to garner a lot of attention. The post Overseeing The Eric Adams Corruption Case appeared first on Above the Law.
Welcome To The Fold, Partner! — See Also
Biglaw Firm Welcomes Massive Partner Class: Wonder how much of that comes with equity? Is That Who I Think It Is?: Steven Chung looks at the legal dimension to voice acting and AI. Mind Your Digital Footprint!: Better yet, get Page Vault to do it for you. YSL Is Still...
BREAKING: BD Settles Thousands of Bard Hernia Mesh Lawsuits
The settlement with Becton, Dickinson and Co., or BD, resolves nearly 25,000 cases in federal multidistrict litigation and more than 15,000 in state courts in Rhode Island, where Bard is headquartered. The settlement with Becton, Dickinson and Co., or BD,...
Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Earamichia Brown
Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their emails or...
Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Megan Ryan
Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago. Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.
Meta Hit With Class Action for Allegedly Using Pirated Books to Train AI Models
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein and Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard filed a class action on behalf of lead plaintiff Christopher Farnsworth, author of the "Nathaniel Cade" fiction series, against Meta on Tuesday, claiming that it stole "hundreds of...
Lawyer in 3rd NEC Formula Trial Asks Jurors for ‘a Very, Very Large Number’
The third trial over cow's milk-based infant formula began on Wednesday in St. Louis City Circuit Court. It is the first trial against both manufacturers, Abbott Laboratories and Mead Johnson. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
Elder Litigators Confront Tough Questions in Last Act of Careers
Lawyers who have worked for decades on some of the biggest cases spoke with Law.com about how they view their role in the profession as they age. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Nicole Gill
Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their emails or...
Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Liz Lugones
Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their emails or...
CLO of Realtor Group Exits After Stinging Court Defeat, Internal Turmoil
In the wake of the departure of Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson, the National Association of Realtors will "develop a comprehensive strategy for its approach to all existing litigation and begin an assessment of any additional risk the association has based on...
Rupert Murdoch Trust Trial Underscores Lucrative Nature of High-End Private Client Practices
Trusts and estates disputes can generate more legal work than mainstream practices when firms commit to the practice area. However, the practice doesn't come without risk. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
NY High Court Set to Decide If Personal-Injury Claim Against Uber Must Go to Arbitration
The matter is set for 40 minutes of arguments on Oct. 15, with Joshua D. Kelner of Kelner & Kelner representing Wu, while Michael R. Huston of Perkins Coie in Washington, D.C., is set to argue for San Francisco-based Uber. Hi there.The email you just opened,...
‘Quite Likely’: Feds Indicate There May Be Additional Charges Against Adams and Co-Defendants
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan on Wednesday also sought to withdraw as counsel for Adams in an unrelated civil lawsuit, citing a potential conflict. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...
Morning Docket: 10.02.24
* Former Jaguars financial administrator in jail for embezzling millions in team funds for his own gambling suing FanDuel accusing the app of exploiting his addiction. Somewhere Diddy is preparing a filing against baby oil manufacturers. [Law360] * Fifth Circuit stops...
Personalize Patient Care With Confidence Through Efficient, HIPAA-Compliant Data Usage
Responsible procurement and handling of data and digital marketing insights by hospitals can generate useful information to improve patient wellness and operational efficiency without compromising compliance. The post Personalize Patient Care With Confidence Through...
How To Create A Fulfilling Law Practice
These lawyers align their skills with their passions. The post How To Create A Fulfilling Law Practice appeared first on Above the Law.These lawyers align their skills with their passions. The post How To Create A Fulfilling Law Practice appeared first on Above the Law.
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Gen AI + Law Firm Data: Gaining A Key Competitive Edge [Sponsored]
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World’s Richest Biglaw Firm Announces Another HUGE Partnership Class
With 200 new partners, how many of them will enter the firm's equity ranks? The post World’s Richest Biglaw Firm Announces Another HUGE Partnership Class appeared first on Above the Law.With 200 new partners, how many of them will enter the firm's equity ranks? The...
Eric Adams Must Really Hope Supreme Court Is Serious About Blowing Up Bribery Laws
The majority of the Supreme Court keeps diluting bribery laws and Eric Adams had best hope they aren't done yet. The post Eric Adams Must Really Hope Supreme Court Is Serious About Blowing Up Bribery Laws appeared first on Above the Law.The majority of the Supreme...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Nonwhite Attorneys Got Only 11% Of 2023 MDL Appointments, Talc Bankruptcy Trustee in Wants Texas Case in NJ
Law.com statistics found that only 11% of the leadership appointments in multidistrict litigation last year went to attorneys of color, down from 14% in 2022. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
‘More Than They Could Chew’: EEOC Enforcement Suits Plummet
"We know the lawyers at the EEOC that are frontline soldiers in this, and they're stretched very thin," attorney Christopher DeGroff of Seyfarth Shaw said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...
How We Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Leadership Starts Without Titles, and It Doesn’t Depend on Them,’ Say Linda Coberly & Tom Melsheimer of Winston & Strawn
"Leadership starts without titles, and it doesn't depend on them. It may start with reaching out to colleagues, recognizing their efforts, and holding them up. It also requires deep engagement—rolling up your sleeves and doing whatever is needed." Hi there.The...
Taming the Financial Beast: How Attorneys Can Improve Financial Well-Being and Reduce Stress
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Learn How To Make A Difference For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Violence [Sponsored]
Build your skills and knowledge to better advocate for intimate partner violence survivors who need legal assistance. The post Learn How To Make A Difference For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Violence appeared first on Above the Law.Build your skills and knowledge to...
‘I Would Do It Over Again’: Judge Resigns Amid Probe Into His Attendance At January 6 Rally
'Yeah, I went to Trump's rally,' the judge said -- and he has no regrets about doing so. The post ‘I Would Do It Over Again’: Judge Resigns Amid Probe Into His Attendance At January 6 Rally appeared first on Above the Law.'Yeah, I went to Trump's rally,' the judge...
Trump Judge Proves Again That She’s One Of America’s Least Qualified Jurists
Judge declares that 'Lincoln's Law' has been unconstitutional for over 160 years. The post Trump Judge Proves Again That She’s One Of America’s Least Qualified Jurists appeared first on Above the Law.Judge declares that 'Lincoln's Law' has been unconstitutional for...
Common Sense Passwords Coming To Law Firms Soon
Be open to changing the way you protect your data. The post Common Sense Passwords Coming To Law Firms Soon appeared first on Above the Law.Be open to changing the way you protect your data. The post Common Sense Passwords Coming To Law Firms Soon appeared first on...
Dangerous Parking Job Costs Army $3.3M
No wearing shades in the dark, and no parking a darn helicopter in people's path. The post Dangerous Parking Job Costs Army $3.3M appeared first on Above the Law.No wearing shades in the dark, and no parking a darn helicopter in people's path. The post Dangerous...
Federal Court Dismisses ROSS Intelligence’s Remaining Antitrust Claim Against Thomson Reuters
Still to be decided in the case are TR’s claims that ROSS violated its copyrights by unlawfully copying TR’s legal materials in order to use them to train its own AI-driven legal research platform. The post Federal Court Dismisses ROSS Intelligence’s Remaining...
Holy Intellectual Property Defeat!
He even told them his whole plan... The post Holy Intellectual Property Defeat! appeared first on Above the Law.He even told them his whole plan... The post Holy Intellectual Property Defeat! appeared first on Above the Law.
Trump Lawyers Discover Abiding Concern For Witness Safety And Sanctity Of Jury Pool
You bet. The post Trump Lawyers Discover Abiding Concern For Witness Safety And Sanctity Of Jury Pool appeared first on Above the Law.You bet. The post Trump Lawyers Discover Abiding Concern For Witness Safety And Sanctity Of Jury Pool appeared first on Above the Law.
From Defense Lawyer For ‘El Chapo’ To Successful Ranchera Singer
The lawyer says she sang for 'El Chapo,' and now she's singing for her fans. The post From Defense Lawyer For ‘El Chapo’ To Successful Ranchera Singer appeared first on Above the Law.The lawyer says she sang for 'El Chapo,' and now she's singing for her fans. The post...
This Trump Judge Is The Cream Of The Crap — See Also
Now That's A Really Big What If: Legal mastermind finds clearly established legal concept unconstitutional. Straight From The Mouths Of Summer Associates: These are the top Biglaw firms to work for! What Happened To Neutrality?: Judge steps down after getting caught...
LawNext: A Year Into His Tenure, UnitedLex CEO James Schellhase on How the Company Is Embracing Innovation
One year ago, in September 2023, James Schellhase was named chief executive officer of the alternative legal services provider UnitedLex. The move was particularly significant, as he was only the second person ever to hold that title at the company, having succeeded...
Biden Administration Appeals 5th Circuit’s Nondelegation Ruling to Supreme Court
The stage appears to be set for the justices to grant review, given that the Sixth and Eleventh Circuits have rejected nondelegation challenges, thus creating the type of "circuit split" that increases the chances of Supreme Court intervention. Hi there.The...
Justices Take Time to Answer Ken Paxton About Handguns at the State Fair
The high court asks how the attorney general squares this position with its own opinion issued in 2016 when it concluded private parties leasing government-owned facilities could restrict firearms on the premises. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
‘You Are Not Alone’: 120 Sex Assault Victims Plan to Sue Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
At a Tuesday news conference, attorney Tony Buzbee, of The Buzbee Law Firm in Houston, called on Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sexual assault victims to come forward. 'There is a great strength in numbers,' he said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
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Epic Games Sues Google, Samsung for Alleged Federal and State Antitrust Violations
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‘Severe Emotional Distress’: DC Judge Finds Iran Liable in 3 US Hostage-Takings
"Plaintiffs are correct that Iran is liable for false imprisonment," U.S. District Senior Judge Richard J. Leon wrote in his memorandum opinion. "Plaintiffs are correct that Iran is liable for intentional infliction of severe emotional distress as to all...