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UnitedLex CEO’s Sudden Departure Appears To Be Due To Personal Allegations Unrelated To Work
A source inside UnitedLex with knowledge of the situation said that its CEO’s departure had nothing to do with his work there or any sort of corporate or employment-related malfeasance. The post UnitedLex CEO’s Sudden Departure Appears To Be Due To Personal...
How Are Women Lawyers Doing When It Comes To Making It Rain?
The data is disheartening for women in the legal profession, but hopefully things will improve in the future. The post How Are Women Lawyers Doing When It Comes To Making It Rain? appeared first on Above the Law.The data is disheartening for women in the legal...
Hastened Departure — See Also
Law Firm Founder Speeds Up Retirement Date: More time to spend with the family! Don't Doubt Our Client!: Lawyers drop an experiment to counter an opposing expert. Unfortunately, they forgot the consent forms. Protecting Kids? Not On My Watch!: Yes, this involves the...
Live from #ClioCon: Clio CEO Jack Newton on Generative AI and the New Duo AI Legal Assistant
We’ve just returned from the Clio Cloud Conference, held this year in Austin, Texas, where, in what has become an annual tradition, LawNext host Bob Ambrogi sat down with Clio founder and CEO Jack Newton for a live interview. At the conference, Clio launched Clio...
Free Legal Research Platform descrybe.ai Rolls Out Major Upgrade, Including Spanish Search and Simplified Summaries
descrybe.ai, a free legal research platform that uses artificial intelligence to provide enhanced access to the law, today rolled out a major upgrade that includes a redesign of its platform, more nuanced and accurate search results, summaries of judicial opinions in...
‘Frivolous Case’?: Greenberg Traurig Praises Dismissal of Foreign Terrorism Complaint Demanding $9B
U.S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss dismissed the amended civil complaint against the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government because it lacked a required "short and concise statement of the allegations," he said during a court hearing. Hi there.The email you just...
Nasdaq-Traded Blockchain Company Countersues Financer Over ‘Toxic Lending Practices’
"The parties never discussed these changes, which would result—if enforced in the case of a breach—in an unconscionable contract," Michael B. Carlinsky, co-managing partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, wrote in the counterclaim. Hi there.The email...
A Teacher Is a Public Figure? Defamation, Actual Malice and Social Media
An incident at a public school involving a teacher's interaction with a student's hijab soon erupted into public furor. 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...
Milbank Eyes Next Generation of Regulatory Practice Leaders
"It is important for us not to wake up and find out we are all in our 60s and ready for retirement," said Milbank's George Canellos. 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...
Disbarred NJ Attorneys Can Seek Reinstatement, Marking Shift in Decades-Old Policy
Since the New Jersey Supreme Court decided the case "In re Wilson" in 1979, disbarment has been permanent for knowing misappropriation of client funds. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
Hunter Biden Sues Fox, Ex-Chief Legal Officer Over Mock Trial Series
Biden first sued the network this summer, but withdrew the action weeks later. The new lawsuit now names former Fox Corp. Chief Legal Officer Viet Dinh as a defendant. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
Monsanto Moves to Pause PCB Trial That Starts This Week
Monsanto's emergency stay motion comes after the Washington Supreme Court agreed on Oct. 9 to review a Washington Court of Appeals decision earlier this year reversing the first PCB verdict, a $185 million award in 2021. Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
About to Become a Partner? Here’s What to Know About Your Newfound Wealth
With wealth comes complexity. There is no shortage of stories of otherwise successful attorneys who have squandered this wealth. 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...
Justices Appear Split Over Trucker’s RICO Lawsuit Against Cannabis Companies
"It is utterly implausible that Congress federalized every slip and fall involving RICO predicates," said Lisa Blatt, an attorney for the sued cannabis companies. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Trump Counsel Again Asks Second Circuit to Remove NY State Case to Federal Court
Trump is tentatively scheduled to face sentencing on felony charges on Nov. 26. 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...
Web Compliance for Law Firms: Safeguarding Your Online Presence Against Legal Pitfalls
In today’s digital age, operating a website is an essential tool for lawyers to attract new clients and grow their practice. However, as data privacy regulations, accessibility standards, and compliance laws continue to evolve at both state and federal levels,...
Being a Better Public Speaker as a Lawyer
Chris Graham | Everyone is nervous talking in front of people. Whether you appear confident depends on what you do with that nervous energy. The post Being a Better Public Speaker as a Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.It takes...
Judge Sides With McDonald’s In Attorney-Client Privilege Dispute With Former Executives
"McDonald's has successfully asserted a privilege 'shield' to prevent disclosure of actions we believe were unlawful, but the case continues, and we look forward to trial," said the plaintiffs' attorney, Jonathan I. Loevy of Loevy & Loevy in Chicago, following...
Morning Docket: 10.15.24
* Partners wonder "who moved my imported, artisanal White Stilton cheese?" [American Lawyer] * Running a 5:30 am, 122-decibel looped recording of a woman screaming to prove a point ends in lawyers ordered to make door-to-door apologies. [ABA Journal] * Trump makes...
Video: Besides, Pharma and PBMs, Who Drives Up Drug Costs?
If you thought that Big Pharma and the PBMs were the only bad guys in the saga of unreasonably high prescription drug prices in the United States, you would be wrong. Hear who else is to blame from the CEO of Blue Shield of California. The post Video: Besides, Pharma...
Am Law 100 Firm’s Founder Retires Early, Leaving Biglaw Behind
He took two family member employees with him upon his exit from the firm. The post Am Law 100 Firm’s Founder Retires Early, Leaving Biglaw Behind appeared first on Above the Law.Last May, Lewis Brisbois — a firm that brought in $720,000,000 gross revenue in 2023,...
With Potential Whistleblowers Around Every Corner, Companies Under Pressure to Sharpen Compliance
"Sometimes I have to say, 'Well, what about this? What about that?'" said Barbara Barrett, chief compliance officer of Reliant Care Management. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
DLA Piper Names Corporate Lawyer Gerry Williams as Co-US Managing Partner
Williams, who is the first African-American firmwide managing partner at DLA, will join Jackie Park in Los Angeles in the firm's day-to-day management. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
Navigating the SEC’s Marketing Rule: Compliance Challenges and Legal Insights
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has underscored the critical importance of its Marketing Rule compliance through a series of recent enforcement actions and risk alerts. This article delves into the challenges that investment advisers must navigate when...
Cutting Partner Compensation Becomes Routine in Big Law
Some firms are making sharper pay cuts of partners, helping them pay their top performers. 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...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Take a Genuine Interest in Your Clients, Your Community and Your Colleagues,’ Says Jacey Prupas of Snell & Winter
"Take a genuine interest in your clients, your community, and your colleagues. This will help you connect with people and nurture your relationships." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Take a Genuine Interest in Your Clients, Your Community and Your Colleagues,’ Says Jacey Prupas of Snell & Wilmer
"Take a genuine interest in your clients, your community, and your colleagues. This will help you connect with people and nurture your relationships." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
Big Firms Add Energy and Litigation Lateral Partners
The moves in energy-related practices come as more firms are seeing an uptick in work within the renewable space in light of federal legislation. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Photronics GC Placed on Leave in June Departs—With Company Paying an Extra Year of Salary
The maker of semiconductor components had said it was sidelining Richelle Burr "during the pendency of an ongoing internal review regarding certain Company transactions and other matters." But it never provided details on the inquiry or shed light on its...
How Many Legal Jobs Will Be Affected by AI? Law Firms Can’t Agree
The divergence of opinion is affecting the way firms are implementing AI technology, with some firms continuing to trial programmes while others remain more sceptical of adopting the tech firmwide. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
Are Single-Tier Partnership Law Firms Fighting the Wind?
Recruiting and retaining senior associates—that gold mine of Big Law leverage—may now be more challenging to single-tier firms. 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...
Is Generative AI Creating a Pricing Conundrum for Lawyers?
Alex Smith | As more lawyers begin to lean on generative AI tools, there is a rising question about how this will impact pricing. The post Is Generative AI Creating a Pricing Conundrum for Lawyers? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
A Week After Appearing on My Podcast, UnitedLex CEO is Abruptly Replaced By Company’s General Counsel
See this update: UnitedLex CEO’s Sudden Departure Appears to Be Due to Personal Allegations Unrelated to Work. Hope it wasn’t something he said on my podcast. A week after appearing on my LawNext podcast to discuss his one-year anniversary as chief executive officer...
Law Student To Lead Helicopter Flyover At Big SEC Football Game
This veteran is being granted a rare opportunity as a law student -- leading a game flyover as a pilot. The post Law Student To Lead Helicopter Flyover At Big SEC Football Game appeared first on Above the Law.This veteran is being granted a rare opportunity as a law...
Join The Conversation On In-House Careers!
Above the Law’s Olga V. Mack will be hosting focus groups as part of our annual In-House Compensation Report. Here’s how you can join. The post Join The Conversation On In-House Careers! appeared first on Above the Law.Above the Law’s Olga V. Mack will be hosting...
No More ‘Three-Course Meals’: Diddy’s Lawyer Says Jail Food Has Been ‘Rough’ On Client’s Gourmet Palate
Sorry, Diddy, but there's no 'spaghetti, fettucini, and veal' behind bars. The post No More ‘Three-Course Meals’: Diddy’s Lawyer Says Jail Food Has Been ‘Rough’ On Client’s Gourmet Palate appeared first on Above the Law.Sorry, Diddy, but there's no 'spaghetti,...
It Can Be Difficult To Estimate The Cost Of Legal Services
As with eating, clients are less likely to choke on the bill if it's broken up into smaller pieces. The post It Can Be Difficult To Estimate The Cost Of Legal Services appeared first on Above the Law.As with eating, clients are less likely to choke on the bill if it's...
The ‘Cost Plus’ Boondoggle That Hobbles US Defense
New Army policy on ‘enabling modern software development’ actually doubles down on some of DoD’s worst dysfunctions, argues Warren Katz, chairman of the Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government, violating the spirit – and perhaps the letter – of the law. The...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Gen AI Versus Outside Counsel
Will tech-savvy law departments need less outside help? The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Gen AI Versus Outside Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.Will tech-savvy law departments need less outside help? The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Gen AI Versus Outside Counsel...
Conquering Conferences: Making Every Conversation Count
Each interaction is an opportunity to engage in a meaningful and enjoyable dialogue. The post Conquering Conferences: Making Every Conversation Count appeared first on Above the Law.Each interaction is an opportunity to engage in a meaningful and enjoyable dialogue....
Serving Articles Of Impeachment To A Supreme Court Justice
It *can* happen... The post Serving Articles Of Impeachment To A Supreme Court Justice appeared first on Above the Law.It *can* happen... The post Serving Articles Of Impeachment To A Supreme Court Justice appeared first on Above the Law.
Where Do I Recognize That Black Couch From?! — See Also
You're Telling On Yourself: Partner accused of using office for adult videos without sharing profits. Year In The Making: The Feds have been trying to crack Eric Adams’s phone for a while now. California Dubs The Portfolio: Nice try, no dice. High-Flying Tricks!: Law...
Clio Releases Clio Duo, Generative AI Built Directly Into Its Law Practice Management Platform
Calling it a major first step in its wider AI product roadmap, the law practice management company Clio today released Clio Duo, a generative AI product built directly into the Clio Manage law practice management platform. Clio released the product today at its Clio...
AI Adoption By Legal Professionals Jumps from 19% to 79% In One Year, Clio Study Finds
Usage of artificial intelligence by legal professionals has skyrocketed from 19% in 2023 to 79% this year, according to the ninth edition of the Legal Trends Report, released today by Clio during its Clio Cloud Conference in Austin. The report further finds that up to...
At the Clio Cloud Conference, Building Momentum for Better Legal Practices
“Momentum is the driving force that turns short bursts of energy into sustained success.” With those words during his opening keynote that has been become a signature event of the Clio Cloud Conference, Clio founder and CEO Jack Newton explained why the conference...
In Austin for ClioCon, Competitor AffiniPay Put On A Guerilla Marketing Sideshow
Clio’s choice of Austin, Texas, for its Clio Cloud Conference this year was a foray into enemy territory, and the enemy responded strategically with guerilla tactics of its own. Austin, as it happens, is the home base of AffiniPay, the parent company of MyCase,...
Joseph Saveri Law Firm, Co-Counsel File 9th Circuit Appeal in Lawsuit Targeting GitHub’s Use of Code to Train AI Models
The appeal questions whether liability under § 1202(b) of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is limited to the "removal or alteration of Copyright Management Information from an identical copy of a work." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Johnson & Johnson’s 3rd Talc Bankruptcy Will Remain in Texas
A bankruptcy judge ruled on Thursday that Johnson & Johnson's third Chapter 11 case to resolve thousands of talcum powder lawsuits would remain in Texas. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Haynes and Boone Ends 4-Year Antitrust Case on Summary Judgment for Defense
Haynes and Boone antitrust partner Ron Breaux led the trial team with support from partners Benjamin Goodman and Bill Morrison, along with associates Ashley Koos and Ben Breckler. Appellate partner Andrew Guthrie helped to lead the briefing effort and to develop the...
US Fifth Circuit Departs From Sister Courts on Copyright Infringement Damages
Grande Communications asked the Fifth Circuit to modify the damages award to $22,066,446 based on 662 copyright works, versus the 1,403 sound recordings cited in the verdict. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Marriott’s $52M Data Breach Settlement Points to Emerging Trend
"Treat your data like you would treat your money. Your personal data is just like currency—take the same precautions," warns an attorney not associated with the FTC action but experienced in data breach. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
‘Substantive Deficiencies’: Judge Grants Big Law Motion Dismissing Ivy League Price-Fixing Claims
"The deficiencies in the Complaint that are the basis for granting the motion to dismiss are substantive in nature," U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson wrote in the court order, "and nothing in the plaintiff's papers suggests that they could amend the Complaint to...
Ex-Girardi Keese CFO Christopher Kamon, Shackled and Sniffing, Pleads Guilty
Christopher Kamon, 51, pleaded guilty to felony charges that he stole funds from Girardi Keese's operating accounts and conspired with founder Tom Girardi to embezzle at least $15 million in client funds. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Soft-Spoken But No-Nonsense: Retired Del. Supreme Court Justice Vaughn Dead at 75
"Justice Vaughn has left an indelible mark on Delaware's legal landscape," said Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr. 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...
NC Attorney Earns Nearly $570K for $3.5M Reverse Discrimination Verdict, Appeal Against Health Care Employer
"Time entries for the unsuccessful issue of punitive damages has been deducted above. Otherwise, plaintiff achieved substantial success—both at trial and on appeal—and further reduction is unwarranted here," U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan C. Rodriguez wrote, awarding...
NY Appellate Court Holds Anti-SLAPP Protections Apply to Private Litigation
The Appellate Division, First Department affirmed a 2023 ruling that was the first of its kind to apply anti-SLAPP protections in an action where there were no issues of public interest. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent...
Eric Raymon: Pushing the Limits
Eric Raymon is the founder of Raymon Law Group based in New Mexico. We sat down with Raymon to discuss his career and the path that led him to his successful practice. AALM: How did your experiences and interests lead you to practice criminal defense? ER: When I was...
A Privacy Tort Out of Our Wildest Dreams? Will Taylor Swift Defend her Reputation from Donald Trump’s AI Hoax?
Taylor Swift has, again, been thrust into a narrative she would likely much prefer to be excluded from. This time, it is former President Donald Trump’s second bid for reelection. On August 18, Trump shared four images to his Truth Social account, one bearing Swift’s...
Keys to Using GenAI in Your Law Practice? Caution and Common Sense
Stop me if you’ve heard this one: Lawyers get sanctioned for filing bogus cases concocted by GenAI. This storyline is all too familiar to us legal professionals. While these headlines deliver a powerful cautionary message, they should not deter you from using...
17 Things I Wish I Knew as a First-Year Associate
When you are a first-year associate in a big law firm the way is fraught with booby-traps. Here are 17 tips to help you become an excellent attorney. A family friend recently graduated from law school and will be starting his career at a large law firm next fall....
How to Master Page Numbers in MS Word
Page numbers can bring even the most stoic attorney to tears, but with these tips, you’ll master MS Word page numbering in no time. Regularly find yourself wrestling with Microsoft Word’s page-numbering feature? You’re not alone. The following tips show you how to...
Managing Partners: Transform Your Law Firm by Leading With Transparency
Wendy Merrill | For firms committed to securing a sustainable future, it falls to their managing partners to set a tone of transparency. The post Managing Partners: Transform Your Law Firm by Leading With Transparency appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law...
Survival Skills for Lawyers Dealing With Chronic Stress
Last month, I kicked off our series on survival skills for lawyers, and stress by discussing emotional resilience, the ability to bounce back from the inevitable disappointments and obstacles encountered in practicing law. In this blog post, we’ll discuss essential...
Hellmuth & Johnson: Celebrating 30 Years
Hellmuth & Johnson: Celebrating 30 Years By Dan Baldwin Founded in 1994, Hellmuth & Johnson began as a two-attorney law firm. Over time, the firm grew to include 70 attorneys operating from four office locations throughout the state, becoming the 12th largest...
Law Firm Financial Management: A 5-Step Checklist to Close Out the Year
This checklist will help you tidy up by the end of the year and give you a clear picture of your firm’s financial performance. The post Law Firm Financial Management: A 5-Step Checklist to Close Out the Year appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Lawyer Conflict Checks: 5 Tips to Tune Up Your Process
Karen Dunn Skinner and David Skinner | Here are five process improvement tips to help you handle conflict checks efficiently and ethically. The post Lawyer Conflict Checks: 5 Tips to Tune Up Your Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Rising Crime: Undermining Safety, Creating Chaos & Harming City Tax Bases – Why Is It So Political?
Crime has become a political football, kicked back and forth across the electoral playing field. The public is receiving conflicting narratives about crime. One side argues that crime is increasing, while the other claims crime is on the decline — and that any belief...
The Ethical Ambiguity of AI in Legal Practice
H.G. Wells once wrote, “Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature’s inexorable imperative.” This statement rings especially true for the legal field right now. AI is here to stay, and successful law firms will find a role for it in their practice. The problem is there...
Law Firm Cybersecurity Awareness: Training for Employees Has Never Been More Critical
One of the most overlooked aspects of cybersecurity is training for law firm employees. The post Law Firm Cybersecurity Awareness: Training for Employees Has Never Been More Critical appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Employees are a...