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Delays Often Benefit Courts
Sometimes, things do get simpler if you just leave them alone. The post Delays Often Benefit Courts appeared first on Above the Law.“Justice delayed is justice denied.” If a party needs to wait an unduly long time to reach a just outcome, this undermines the benefit...
Generative AI And Access To Justice: Incremental Solutions Or Overhyped Promises?
Select courts and legal aid groups are already using these tools to benefit the public. The post Generative AI And Access To Justice: Incremental Solutions Or Overhyped Promises? appeared first on Above the Law.Image courtesy of NetDocuments.Last month, I asked...
What Will Federal Student Loan Repayment Look Like Under The Second Trump Administration?
While no plans have been announced by Donald Trump or Linda McMahon, a few existing programs are likely to undergo changes. The post What Will Federal Student Loan Repayment Look Like Under The Second Trump Administration? appeared first on Above the Law.While no...
Gary Gensler’s Parting Gift
The SEC contributed $8.2 billion this year to a Treasury Department that’s going to need it. The post Gary Gensler’s Parting Gift appeared first on Above the Law.The SEC contributed $8.2 billion this year to a Treasury Department that’s going to need it. The post Gary...
With Big-Time Profits, Biglaw Dealmakers Sure Are Thankful 2024 Was A Busier Year
After a more productive business year, Biglaw’s corporate partners are full of gratitude. The post With Big-Time Profits, Biglaw Dealmakers Sure Are Thankful 2024 Was A Busier Year appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the...
Law Firm Confidentiality Can’t Be Left To The Honor System
'Hey, please don't open this' is not a policy. The post Law Firm Confidentiality Can’t Be Left To The Honor System appeared first on Above the Law.'Hey, please don't open this' is not a policy. The post Law Firm Confidentiality Can’t Be Left To The Honor System...
Top 10 Biglaw Firm Shows Thanks For Associates (By Giving Them Bonuses!)
Great way to start the holiday! The post Top 10 Biglaw Firm Shows Thanks For Associates (By Giving Them Bonuses!) appeared first on Above the Law.Happy early Thanksgiving to the associates at #7 Biglaw firm Gibson Dunn. This afternoon, the firm, which brought in...
The Lawyer Behind Canned Cranberry Sauce
Love it or hate it, it's a Thanksgiving staple. The post The Lawyer Behind Canned Cranberry Sauce appeared first on Above the Law.What lawyer first came up with the concept of canned cranberry sauce?Hint: It was part of an effort to extend the selling period of his...
Wishing Our Advertisers A Very Happy Thanksgiving
We really enjoy working with you. The post Wishing Our Advertisers A Very Happy Thanksgiving appeared first on Above the Law.Wishing Our Advertisers A Very Happy Thanksgiving - Above the Law Skip to content (Image via Getty)We’d like to express gratitude to our...
Bonuses And Some Quick Student Loan Advice — See Also
Firms. Bonuses. You Know The Routine: Mayer Brown & Gibson Dunn. About Those Student Loans: Expect things to be different when Trump is back in office. Take Your Time: Courts can benefit from some extra time too. Happy Thanksgiving! The post Bonuses And Some Quick...
A Meta DIG and Its Nvidia Implications
The Supreme Court granted certiorari in Nvidia to provide guidance on whether and how plaintiffs can use expert reports in securities fraud complaints, notwithstanding any factual issues presented by the case. If the court DIGs Nvidia based on those factual issues, it...
Red Tape, Talent Wars & Pricey Office Space Greet Firms Entering Saudi Arabia
As firms vie to enter the Kingdom, licensing delays, strict hiring quotas, and fierce competition for resources are testing their resolve. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
California Bail Reform: Balancing Justice and Equity in a Post Humphrey World
The accused has a constitutional right to bail. The Eight Amendment to the United States Constitution states, “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.” The California Constitution states: “A...
5th Circuit Rules Open-Source Code Is Not Property in Tornado Cash Appeal
"As the decision correctly recognizes, the meaning of a statute doesn't change to fit new contexts; it's up to Congress to make new law to address new problems," said Judd Littleton, a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell and co-head of the Am Law 100 firm's Supreme...
The Lawyers Picked by Trump for Key Roles in His Second Term
King & Spalding partner Jamieson Greer, selected for the U.S. trade representative position, was the latest attorney pick—and Big Law alum—for Trump's second administration. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Depo-Provera MDL Could Be Headed to California
A Tuesday motion before the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation said more than 20 lawsuits over Depo-Provera should be coordinated in the Northern District of California. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
FTC Lauds Withdrawal of Proposed Indiana Hospitals Merger After Leaning on State Regulators
"We are heartened that the Indiana Department of Health appears to be taking seriously the many concerns expressed by the public about this merger, and hope they will ultimately deny" the certificate of public advantage, said Hannah Garden-Monheit of the Federal Trade...
How Qualcomm’s General Counsel Is Championing Diversity in Innovation
"I've found that it is always better to have more voices at the table, and to strive for an environment in which more people are encouraged to speak up," Qualcomm's general counsel Ann Chaplin said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
New Class Action Points to Fears Over Privacy, Abortions and Fertility
Inito Inc., a company that sells at-home fertility tracking kits connected to a smartphone app, was hit with a class action on Monday for allegedly siphoning sensitive medical data to third-party advertisers and potentially endangering its users in states that...
‘New Circumstances’: Winston & Strawn Seek Expedited Relief in NASCAR Antitrust Lawsuit
"The need for an immediate preliminary injunction is crystal clear," Winston & Strawn wrote in a renewed motion for extraordinary relief in the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit, citing 11th-hour developments largely redacted in the public filing. Hi there.The email...
How My Postpartum Depression Led to Launching My Firm’s Parental Leave Coaching Program
In May 2024 I launched the parental leave coaching program at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a confidential coaching program for U.S. lawyers before, during and after parental leave. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Morning Docket: 11.27.24
* Jane Rosenberg talks about Rudy Giuliani's outburst yesterday and her destined-to-be-iconic portrait of the former mayor. [CNN] * The effort to expand the federal judiciary to deal with court clog has struggled to get through Congress, but now that it could give...
Top 25 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses For High Billers
Associates who are hungry for cash can truly feast at this Biglaw firm. Congrats! The post Top 25 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses For High Billers appeared first on Above the Law.Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and this holiday season, Biglaw associates’ bank...
Gird Yourself for the Holiday Season!
The time has come to gird your loins and make provision for the breathless marathon ahead. The post Gird Yourself for the Holiday Season! appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.All right everyone, gird your loins for the holiday season!...
Lawmakers Backing Separate Cyber Force See Opening With Trump’s Return
In his first term, President Donald Trump took a big swing and established the Space Force; two House members told Breaking Defense he could do it again, for cyberspace. The post Lawmakers Backing Separate Cyber Force See Opening With Trump’s Return appeared first on...
Drake Files RICO Case Against His Own Record Label After Being Musically Curb Stomped By Pulitzer Winning West Coast Rapper
‘The audience not dumb. Shape the story how you want -- hey Drake, they're not slow.’ - Kendrick Lamar The post Drake Files RICO Case Against His Own Record Label After Being Musically Curb Stomped By Pulitzer Winning West Coast Rapper appeared first on Above the...
Global Biglaw Firm Delights With News Of Associate Bonuses
The Magic Circle firm pulls through for associates. The post Global Biglaw Firm Delights With News Of Associate Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.The Biglaw bonus announcements are coming in like magic… circle, that is. That’s right, the latest firm to delight...
Litera Acquisition Quest Ventures Into Realm Of Dragons
Legal tech provider purchases UK automation company. The post Litera Acquisition Quest Ventures Into Realm Of Dragons appeared first on Above the Law.Legal tech provider purchases UK automation company. The post Litera Acquisition Quest Ventures Into Realm Of Dragons...
Becoming A T-Shaped Lawyer: Why In-House Lawyers Should Embrace This Framework
At its core, this framework is about combining deep legal expertise with a broad set of business and interpersonal skills. The post Becoming A T-Shaped Lawyer: Why In-House Lawyers Should Embrace This Framework appeared first on Above the Law.At its core, this...
Alex Jones Hires New Counsel For Screaming Tantrum Phase Of Bankruptcy
As opposed to the previous two years, where he conducted himself like a normal person. The post Alex Jones Hires New Counsel For Screaming Tantrum Phase Of Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.As opposed to the previous two years, where he conducted himself like...
Wait, Whose Checkbook Did This Former <em>Real World</em> Star Use To Pay For Expenses At The Ritz-Carlton?
The true story of Sean Duffy's Cabinet nomination continues. The post Wait, Whose Checkbook Did This Former <em>Real World</em> Star Use To Pay For Expenses At The Ritz-Carlton? appeared first on Above the Law.The true story of Sean Duffy's Cabinet...
Back When We Had Ethics Codes For High Court Justices
One might even say this reflects the 'original public meaning' of 'good behaviour.' The post Back When We Had Ethics Codes For High Court Justices appeared first on Above the Law.One might even say this reflects the 'original public meaning' of 'good behaviour.' The...
Biglaw Firm, Biglaw Money! Check Out This Bonus
January's chill will offset your bank accounts heating up! The post Biglaw Firm, Biglaw Money! Check Out This Bonus appeared first on Above the Law.Flaunt prestige all you want — what really matters is how much you bring home. Thankfully, you don’t have to work at an...
Is Your Firm Matching Milbank? — See Also
Here Are Today's Matches: Willkie, Akin, A&O Shearman, Katten, Debevoise, Clifford Chance, and Vinson & Elkins. Meet The Gavel: Drake realizes his only recourse left is to sue Kendrick for being popular. Odd Way To Spend Campaign Funds: Sean Duffy should have...
LawNext: As She Retires From a Trailblazing Career in Legal KM and Innovation, Sally Gonzalez Shares Lessons Learned
In the field of legal knowledge management and innovation, Sally Gonzalez is both a legend and a trailblazer. Over the course of her 40-year career, she has worked for some of the world’s largest law firms to develop and lead KM and strategic technology initiatives....
Another State Moves Towards Adopting Duty of Tech Competence and Mandatory Tech CLE for Lawyers
The New Jersey Supreme Court is seeking comments on proposals to adopt the duty of technology competence for lawyers and to add a technology requirement for continuing legal education. If the court ultimately adopts the proposals, New Jersey would become the 41st...
DOJ Asks 5th Circuit to Publish Opinion Upholding Gun Ban for Felon
In its motion for publication, the federal government stated that giving the ruling precedential effect would help judges resolve other cases challenging the constitutionality of the federal ban on felon gun possession where the underlying predicate offenses are...
CSC Survey (the “Sweepstakes ) Official Terms and Conditions
Official Terms and Conditions 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 manage their RSS feeds. FeedBlitz hasn’t been...
FTC Settles With Security Firm Over AI Claims Under Agency’s Compliance Program
"The Evolv Technologies enforcement action shows that the FTC's Operation AI Comply will continue to crack down on companies that make what the FTC deems unfair or deceptive statements about the capabilities of AI-powered products or services," said Alex Brown, a...
Cushman Survey (the “Sweepstakes ) Official Terms and Conditions
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Corporate Counsel-Epiq 2024 (the “Giveaway ) Official Terms and Conditions
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Relativity Survey (the “Sweepstakes ) Official Terms and Conditions
Official Terms and Conditions 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 manage their RSS feeds. FeedBlitz hasn’t been...
Trump and Latin America: Lawyers Brace for US’s Hardline Approach to Region
The incoming President has already threatened to impose high tariffs on imports from Mexico, prompting a response from Mexico's president that hints at a potential trade war. Latin America and the Caribbean are likely to become more of a focus for the U.S. under the...
People and Purpose: AbbVie’s GC on Leading With Impact and Inspiring Change
"Being a good lawyer isn't enough to be a successful general counsel. You need business sense, the ability to influence, and an understanding of how to protect the company's reputation," AbbVie General Counsel Perry Siatis said. Hi there.The email you just...
Judge Skips Over Sanctions in Talc Bankruptcy: ‘That’s A No’
At a Tuesday hearing, however, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez, in the Southern District of Texas, ordered Beasley Allen and the Smith Law Firm to produce example communications demonstrating how their 11,000 clients voted for or against Johnson &...
Anticipating a New Era of ‘Extreme Vetting,’ Big Law Immigration Attys Prep for Demand Surge
Donald Trump made tougher federal immigration enforcement a cornerstone of his campaign. Clients are already wondering how their businesses will be impacted. Donald Trump made tougher federal immigration enforcement a cornerstone of his campaign. Clients are...
Morning Docket: 11.26.24
* Drake files RICO lawsuit to accidentally remind us all how good "Not Like Us" was. [Rolling Stone] * Jury deliberations begin in YSL trial. [Fox 5] * Should aspiring lawyer disclose 18 month porn career on applications? [LegalCheek] * Lawyer thrived using fake name...
Litera Acquires UK Document Automation Company Office & Dragons to Streamline Document Editing
The legal technology company Litera said today that is has acquired Office & Dragons, a London-based company that develops document automation software for law firms and legal professionals. Office & Dragons specializes in software that allows editing,...
Branding a Law Firm: How It Puts You Ahead of the Crowd
Wayne Hassay | Branding a law firm is like fulfilling a promise to the public related to the benefits of the service a law firm provides. The post Branding a Law Firm: How It Puts You Ahead of the Crowd appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
The Inability To Pick A Political Fight In Public
In our current world of political silos, inconvenient truths disappear. The post The Inability To Pick A Political Fight In Public appeared first on Above the Law.In our current world of political silos, inconvenient truths disappear. The post The Inability To Pick A...
Leonard Leo Interview About As Hard-Hitting As A Whiffle Bat
Man behind the rise of the Federalist Society sat for an interview that gives softball a bad name. The post Leonard Leo Interview About As Hard-Hitting As A Whiffle Bat appeared first on Above the Law.Man behind the rise of the Federalist Society sat for an interview...
Special Counsel Smith Taps Out
Not with a bang, but with a motion... The post Special Counsel Smith Taps Out appeared first on Above the Law.Not with a bang, but with a motion... The post Special Counsel Smith Taps Out appeared first on Above the Law.
Bill Barr Offers The Hottest Of Takes On Why He Left Biglaw
Bye-Bye, Biglaw. You're just 'too woke.' The post Bill Barr Offers The Hottest Of Takes On Why He Left Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.I felt Big Law had become too big,...
Top 10 Biglaw Firm Gets On Board With Year-End And Special Bonuses
Extraordinary performance can also get associates extra cash. The post Top 10 Biglaw Firm Gets On Board With Year-End And Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.Sidley Austin is the latest firm to cement their place in the top echelon of Biglaw by offering...
5 Healthcare CEOs React To Dr. Oz’s CMS Appointment
President-Elect Donald Trump nominated celebrity physician Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead CMS. Healthcare leaders have mixed feelings on the news — for instance, one CEO pointed out that Dr. Oz could advance the food-as-medicine movement, and others noted that his appointment...
Biglaw Firm Bakes Blessings In For Bigger Bonuses
Moneyyyyyyyyyy! The post Biglaw Firm Bakes Blessings In For Bigger Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.With bonus season underway, firms are scrambling to tell their employees (and competitors) how much their associates can expect to make this year. Baker Botts...
Marketing Roundup: What Clients Really Want, Cross-Firm Relationships, Debates About DEI
What you missed this month from the Legal Marketing Association. The post Marketing Roundup: What Clients Really Want, Cross-Firm Relationships, Debates About DEI appeared first on Above the Law.What you missed this month from the Legal Marketing Association. The post...
Biglaw Firm Staying Put In NYC
I guess working from home is really, really over. The post Biglaw Firm Staying Put In NYC appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Which Biglaw firm signed the biggest lease...
So Many Firms Matched Bonuses! Did Yours? — See Also
These Checks Have A Little Extra In Them!: Cadwalader, Proskauer, Schulte Roth & Zabel, Covington, Simpson Thacher, Sidley, and Baker Botts. No Proper Responses: NPR did a bang-up job of lobbing easy balls at Leonard Leo. Peer Pressure Does Work!: Georgetown Law...
SixFifty Unveils Project To Encode All U.S. Employment Law As Data, with Free Access for Academics
SixFifty, a company that helps businesses automate employment law compliance and documentation, today released the first phase of its Employment Law Informatics Project (ELIP), an effort to catalog, summarize, and encode the logic of every employment law in the United...
LexisNexis Responds to Canadian Professor’s Criticism of Lexis+ AI
LexisNexis' chief product officer argued that the professor tested capabilities that Lexis+ AI does not yet support. LexisNexis' chief product officer argued that the professor tested capabilities that Lexis+ AI does not yet support.
‘Everything Leaves a Digital Footprint’: How to Navigate the Complexities of Internal Investigations
“Setting realistic expectations from the start is critical. Investigations often take longer than anticipated, and managing those expectations makes a big difference, Verizon counsel Avery Pollard said at a recent conference. When internal investigations arise,...
Baker McKenzie Accepts Defeat on Australian Integration With Firm’s Asia Practice
The decision follows a partner vote against financial and administrative integration. 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...
SEC Obtained Record $8.2 Billion in Financial Remedies for Fiscal Year 2024, Commission Says
The $8.2 billion figure includes $6.1 billion in disgorgement and prejudgment interest, also the highest amount on record, and $2.1 billion in civil penalties, the second-highest amount on record, the SEC added. The $8.2 billion figure includes $6.1 billion in...
Polsinelli’s Revenue and Profits Surge Amid Partner De-Equitizations, Retirements
With revenue growing 13%, practices such as health care, real estate, labor and employment and litigation were “clicking on all cylinders," said the firm's CEO. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Environmental Fines: Texas Secures Over $100M From Petrochemical Processor TPC Group
Following an EPA $30.1 million settlement, Texas announced its own settlement for over $100 million with TPC Group. Credit: Kalyakan/Adobe Stock News Following an EPA $30.1 million settlement, Texas announced its own settlement for over $100 million with TPC...
US Law Firm Leasing Up Nearly 30% Through Q3, With a Growing Number of Firms Staying in Place
Matching a 2023 trend, the majority of U.S. law firms signed leases through Q3 of 2024 are to stay in place, a result of growing improvement costs and a shortage of high-quality space in some core markets. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
SEC Targets Rising Crypto Financier in $115 Million Securities Fraud
“This complaint speaks to your average investor's lack of knowledge or unfamiliarity with these assets, highlighting the importance of diligence and understanding about what you are buying, said Jonathan Groth, a partner at DGIM Law. “This complaint speaks to...
Musk Avoids Sanctions for Skipping SEC Testimony for Rocket Launch
The decision does not include a finding that Elon Musk violated a court order to sit for testimony, but that does not mean the court has cleared him of allegations that he violated it by failing to appear in September. The decision does not include a finding...
On Advice of DOJ Office, Special Counsel Moves to End Trump Prosecution
“The Department's position is that the Constitution requires that this case be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated, Special Counsel Jack Smith wrote. “The Department's position is that the Constitution requires that this case be dismissed before the...
Stars and Gripes: Merging Firms Need a ‘Superstar Culture’ for US Success
Herbert Smith Freehills and others need to adopt a Paul Weiss-style focus on key individuals if they want to compete in America 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...
Small Business Retirement Plans: A Strategic Investment for Law Firm Owners
David Hunter explains the specific retirement plans available to help you choose the right option for your practice. The post Small Business Retirement Plans: A Strategic Investment for Law Firm Owners appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Why The DOJ’s Lawsuit Against The UGH-Amedisys Merger May Not Go Anywhere
Experts aren’t sure what the outcome of the DOJ’s recent lawsuit against the proposed UnitedHealth Group/Amedisys merger will be under the incoming Trump administration. The Biden administration has focused more on supporting clinicians, while the previous Trump...
Ketanji Brown Jackson Gushes About Doing ‘Better’ Than Matt Damon During Undergrad Drama Class
This is just so cute. We love adorable SCOTUS stories like this. The post Ketanji Brown Jackson Gushes About Doing ‘Better’ Than Matt Damon During Undergrad Drama Class appeared first on Above the Law.This is just so cute. We love adorable SCOTUS stories like this....
Rudy Giuliani Is Back On His Bullshit, This Time With A New Lawyer
Sure, unleash some Staten Island divorce guy on an already pissed off federal judge. This will work out GREAT. The post Rudy Giuliani Is Back On His Bullshit, This Time With A New Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.Sure, unleash some Staten Island divorce guy on...
New Hotness In Company Directors? Cybersecurity Experience.
It's valuable experience. The post New Hotness In Company Directors? Cybersecurity Experience. appeared first on Above the Law.It's valuable experience. The post New Hotness In Company Directors? Cybersecurity Experience. appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw Firms Flaunted Funds This Friday! — See Also
Lots Of Biglaw Matching To Go Around!: Davis Polk, Weil, White & Case, and Skadden! Boutique Firms Take Care Of Their Associates Too!: Check out Holwell Shuster & Goldberg! Unlimited Doesn't Mean What You Thought It Meant: Apparently it refers to a real number...
Outgoing USPTO Director Kathi Vidal: ‘We All Want the Country to Be in a Better Place’
As Vidal prepares to transition back to private practice, rejoining Winston & Strawn in Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., the outgoing director of the USPTO spoke with The Recorder about the key challenges ahead on IP, AI and innovation. Hi there.The...
‘It Refreshes Me’: King & Spalding Privacy Leader Doubles as Equestrian Champ
Atlanta partner Phyllis Sumner balances availability to clients with competing in equestrian competitions. 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...
Tired of Juggling Multiple Tools to Manage Your Law Firm?
Product Spotlight | CosmoLex NextGen is designed for attorney-operated firms who need a seamless, end-to-end practice management solution. The post Tired of Juggling Multiple Tools to Manage Your Law Firm? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Top Biglaw Firm Offers Stacks Of Cash To Associates In Latest Milbank Match
Another match rolls in, and associates are thrilled by the news! The post Top Biglaw Firm Offers Stacks Of Cash To Associates In Latest Milbank Match appeared first on Above the Law.One by one, Biglaw firms are now falling in line to announce bonus scales, which now...
Hertz Continues To Be Hertz, Threatens Customer With Arrest For Using Too Many Of His ‘Unlimited’ Miles
From the aggressively-pursuing-worst-customer-service-award dept. The post Hertz Continues To Be Hertz, Threatens Customer With Arrest For Using Too Many Of His ‘Unlimited’ Miles appeared first on Above the Law.From the...
Looking Ahead: How To Achieve Success In A Biglaw Firm’s Family Law Practice
This Biglaw partner has the scoop on finding a niche in a practice area that is ‘not for the faint of heart.’ The post Looking Ahead: How To Achieve Success In A Biglaw Firm’s Family Law Practice appeared first on Above the Law.This Biglaw partner has the scoop on...
ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest: The Winner (2024)
Who was the lucky winner of this year’s law-themed Halloween contest competition? The post ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest: The Winner (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.You came, you saw, you voted, and one submission stole the show in this year’s...
Trump AG Pick A Real Fighter… Like When She Fought To Take Family Dog Away From Hurricane Victims
Pam & the Pooch. The post Trump AG Pick A Real Fighter… Like When She Fought To Take Family Dog Away From Hurricane Victims appeared first on Above the Law.Pam & the Pooch. The post Trump AG Pick A Real Fighter… Like When She Fought To Take Family Dog Away...
Top 10 Biglaw Firm Delights With Associate Bonus News
Another Milbank match! The post Top 10 Biglaw Firm Delights With Associate Bonus News appeared first on Above the Law.Another Milbank match! The post Top 10 Biglaw Firm Delights With Associate Bonus News appeared first on Above the Law.
Stat(s) Of The Week: Lawyers’ Rising Pay
Recent years saw major gains. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Lawyers’ Rising Pay appeared first on Above the Law.Recent years saw major gains. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Lawyers’ Rising Pay appeared first on Above the Law.
Skadden Announces Bonuses, And Throws In Extra Cash For Its Most Senior Associates
This is an excellent way to recognize the firm's most experienced attorneys. Congratulations! The post Skadden Announces Bonuses, And Throws In Extra Cash For Its Most Senior Associates appeared first on Above the Law.It’s officially bonus season, which is the most...
Judges Don’t Always Act As A Rubber Stamp
The ways of the courts are not always exactly like you expected them to be. The post Judges Don’t Always Act As A Rubber Stamp appeared first on Above the Law.In some legal practice situations, litigants and their attorneys can pretty much guarantee that a court will...
Today on Legaltech Week, A New Panelist Joins Our Regular Line-up, Canadian Journalist Julie Sobowale
I am very pleased to announce a new addition, starting today, to our line-up of regular panelists for Legaltech Week: Julie Sobowale, a Canada-based freelance journalist and lawyer who writes about legal tech and legal affairs for publications such as Canadian Lawyer,...
Trump’s SEC Overhaul: What It Means for Big Law Capital Markets, Crypto Work
"We are starting to see firms focus on capital markets associate hiring in anticipation of increased debt and equity offerings in a decreased SEC regulatory environment," said Lateral Link Managing Director Jesse Hyde. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link...
Texas Court Invalidates SEC’s Dealer Rule, Siding with Crypto Advocates
“This decision affirms the importance of applying legal frameworks as intended and avoiding the temptation to force novel technologies into ill-fitting regulatory categories, said Tonya M. Evans, a tenured professor at Penn State Dickinson Law whose research includes...
Manufacturer Must Provide Details Surrounding Expert’s Livestreamed Inspection, Fed Court Rules
The court ordered a machine manufacturer to provide a more detailed privilege log regarding items obtained during an inspection of a machine that caused the plaintiff's husband's death. The court ordered a machine manufacturer to provide a more detailed...
Phila. Med Mal Lawyers In for Busy Year as Court Adjusts for Filing Boom
“Despite the increased inventory, we want to keep it current," Administrative Judge Daniel Anders said, "and to do that we're going to have to increase the number of pretrials and trials scheduled. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
Bonus Parade Continues, With Additional Firms Matching Milbank
While firms didn't rush to match Milbank's special bonuses in August, Cleary, Davis Polk, Weil, Skadden Arps, Cadwalader, and O'Melveny are the latest to join the ranks of those matching Milbank's summer and end-of-year bonus schedule. Hi there.The email you...
Contract Software Unicorn Ironclad Hires Former Pinterest Lawyer as GC
Prior to her two years at Binti, Singh spent six months at Patreon, as deputy general counsel. She served as assistant general counsel of Pinterest from 2018 to 2022. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
European, US Litigation Funding Experts Look for Commonalities at NYU Event
"We do not think or do not deem it necessary that the agreement itself should be disclosed," said Susanne Augenhofer, a professor at the Austrian-based University of Innsbruck and visiting professor at Yale Law School. "Yes to disclosure, but only to the identity of...
UPS Agrees to $45M Settlement With SEC Over Valuation Claim
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accused the shipping company of failing to follow generally accepted accounting principles and “materially misrepresenting its earnings while valuing its freight business in preparation for a sale. Hi there.The email...
Auditor Finds ‘Significant Deficiency’ in FTC Accounting to Tune of $7M
"Internal control related to the preparation and review of the financial statements and footnotes was not properly designed and implemented to prevent, detect or correct errors and omissions," wrote Allmond & Co., a Lanham, Maryland-based accounting...
‘A Mockery’ of Deposition Rules: Walgreens Wins Sanctions Dispute Over Corporate Witness Allegedly Unfamiliar With Company
"Zeikos's counsel made roughly 300 objections during Mr. Goldstein's deposition. ... The objections' numerosity alone might be enough to be considered obstructionist, but upon review of them in the full context of the deposition, the court notes it would fail to...