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Class Actions Claim Progressive Undervalues Totaled Cars
The proposed classes are comprised of Maryland and Kansas residents who received a claim payment that was reduced by a projected sold adjustment based on the valuation report from Mitchell International Inc., a third party that develops software for auto insurance...
Peirce, Crypto Lawyers Eye Potential Regulatory Changes Under SEC Chair-Nominee Atkins
“I do look forward to providing more clarity where we can provide more clarity ... remembering that we're a regulatory agency with an enforcement arm, not an enforcement agency that doesn't have a regulatory arm, said Republican Securities and Exchange Commissioner...
‘You’re Stuck With It’: $15M ‘Phantom Stock’ Judgment Granted
The judgment from Superior Court Judge Thomas LaConte of Passaic County follows seven days of arbitration with Michael Young of JAMS, who found that Fisk Holdings violated the covenant of good faith and fair dealing in trying to cheat its chief financial officer out...
‘Serious Misconduct’ From Monsanto Lawyer Prompts Mistrial in Chicago Roundup Case
A spokesperson for Monsanto said in a statement that the company believes the “cross-examination regarding risks factors for [the plaintiffs'] injury was appropriate given the evidentiary record in this case. The spokesperson called the plaintiffs' decision to seek a...
On Governor’s Desk: NY ‘Death Gamble’ Bill That Seeks to Correct Pension Anomaly for Judges
Legislation meant to enable a sitting New York judge's family to receive state-paid death benefits is on Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk, with a Dec. 13 deadline for her to either sign or veto the measure. Legislation meant to enable a sitting New York judge's family...
Cleary vs. White & Case: NY Showdown Over $5 Billion Brazilian Bankruptcy
Multinational cement manufacturer InterCement, represented by White & Case, is battling bondholders represented by Cleary in a New York court. Multinational cement manufacturer InterCement, represented by White & Case, is battling bondholders represented...
Legaltech Rundown: Aracor AI launches AI-Powered Legal Platform, the Sedona Conference Publishes Commentary on Cross-Border Discovery, and More
An update on the legal tech market's past week, from product launches to new partnerships. An update on the legal tech market's past week, from product launches to new partnerships.
‘Vague’ Product Testing Allegations Sink Benzene Class Action
The ruling follows a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit decision last month reviving a benzene class action against Bayer, after the circuit court found the plaintiffs plausibly alleged that the products in question were worth less than they would have been...
4 Controversial Issues Complicating the E-Discovery Space
Speakers at Reed Smith's “Discovery Crossfire: Debating the Controversial AI Issues in Discovery webinar discuss their interpretation of hot button e-discovery issues. Speakers at Reed Smith's “Discovery Crossfire: Debating the Controversial AI Issues in...
After Ride’s Manufacturer Fails to Appear in Court, Orlando Jury Awards $310M to Parents In Teen’s Death
“We now are going to take this judgment, and we're going to enforce it in Austria, said attorney Michael Haggard. “We now are going to take this judgment, and we're going to enforce it in Austria, said attorney Michael Haggard.
Effortless Time Tracking + QuickBooks = Your New Power Move
Rocket Matter Product Spotlight | Waiting until the end of the week to track time could cause you to lose 25–50% of your law firm's billable hours. Capture more time with Rocket Matter Track. The post Effortless Time Tracking + QuickBooks = Your New Power Move...
Morning Docket: 12.06.24
* Applications for law school are up 35 percent just in time for these students to compile massive loans before firms replace entry level legal jobs with AI. [ABA Journal] * A look at John Morgan's personal injury practice empire. [Forbes] * California bar examiners...
Mass Puppycide Ends Career Of Tennessee Deputy Who Probably Never Should Have Been A Cop
From the so-anyway-I-started-blasting dept The post Mass Puppycide Ends Career Of Tennessee Deputy Who Probably Never Should Have Been A Cop appeared first on Above the Law.Cops just seem to love killing people’s pets. While this act is often “justified” by (often...
This Boutique Law Firm’s Bonuses Are A Real Knockout For Associates
These bonuses sure do pack a Biglaw punch. The post This Boutique Law Firm’s Bonuses Are A Real Knockout For Associates appeared first on Above the Law.Boutique law firms are really showing their financial prowess this bonus season, matching Milbank’s generous...
Top 5 Law Firm Digital Marketing Trends of 2025
Annette Choti | How will these trends shape your 2025 marketing strategy? The post Top 5 Law Firm Digital Marketing Trends of 2025 appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Here are five digital marketing trends for lawyers that could reshape...
Climate Activists Stage Protest At Biglaw Megafirm, Decrying Its ‘Crimes Against The Planet’
The Biglaw firm in question is one of the worst when it comes to exacerbating climate change. The post Climate Activists Stage Protest At Biglaw Megafirm, Decrying Its ‘Crimes Against The Planet’ appeared first on Above the Law.The Biglaw firm in question is one of...
Just 10 Days Left To Apply For Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW
If you are a legal tech startup, don’t miss your chance to compete in Startup Alley, the pitch competition that is a seminal event of ABA TECHSHOW. The post Just 10 Days Left To Apply For Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW appeared first on Above the Law.If you are a legal...
It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You: The Biggest Lesson I Learned In 2024
Build your reputation, nurture relationships, and aim to leave every place you go better than you found it. The post It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You: The Biggest Lesson I Learned In 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.Build your reputation, nurture...
Judge Nixes Boeing Plea Deal Because Parties Had Agreed NOT To Discriminate Against Black People
Almost like he doesn't care about the victims as much as he cares about generating a headline... The post Judge Nixes Boeing Plea Deal Because Parties Had Agreed NOT To Discriminate Against Black People appeared first on Above the Law.Reed O’ConnorThere are a lot of...
FBI Nominee Kash Patel Threatens To Sue Olivia Troye For Aggravated Mean Words Crimes
He doesn't seem that concerned about this confirmation battle. The post FBI Nominee Kash Patel Threatens To Sue Olivia Troye For Aggravated Mean Words Crimes appeared first on Above the Law.He doesn't seem that concerned about this confirmation battle. The post FBI...
What’s Up With Neil Gorsuch’s Hatred Of An Enforceable Ethics Code For The Supreme Court?
No mere ethics code can bind Neil! The post What’s Up With Neil Gorsuch’s Hatred Of An Enforceable Ethics Code For The Supreme Court? appeared first on Above the Law.No mere ethics code can bind Neil! The post What’s Up With Neil Gorsuch’s Hatred Of An Enforceable...
Biglaw’s 2025 Outlook Is So Bright Partners Need To Wear Shades
There may be some challenges ahead, but it's going to be a great year. The post Biglaw’s 2025 Outlook Is So Bright Partners Need To Wear Shades appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.We also anticipate the return of...
The Possible Law School Connection To The UnitedHealth CEO Murder
There's evidence to support the motive pretty much everyone jumped to as soon as they heard about the killing. The post The Possible Law School Connection To The UnitedHealth CEO Murder appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)Ed. Note:...
A Special Thanks To Our Advertisers
It's so great working with you. The post A Special Thanks To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.A Special Thanks To Our Advertisers - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:Bighand...
Why Match Milbank When You Could Beat Them? — See Also
This Firm Has A Tradition Of Paying Above Market: $200k special bonus! Other Firms Pay Out Bigly Too!: Here's to Morgan Lewis! Climate Activists Come For Biglaw: A&O Shearman did a lot of work for fossil fuel companies over the last few years. Judge Dies On Hill...
Responding To Strong Market Interest In Its Gen AI Product, Josef Closes ‘Lightning-Fast’ Funding Round
Legal automation company Josef has closed what it is describing as a lightning-fast funding round in order to capitalize on market response to Josef Q, the AI-powered product it brought out of beta in November 2023 that enables legal and compliance teams to easily...
Frozen-Potato Producers Face Profiteering Allegations in Surge of Antitrust Class Actions
North American food companies colluded since 2021 and saw "unprecedented" profits in the frozen-potato market, according to multiple antitrust class actions filed in Chicago federal court. North American food companies colluded since 2021 and saw "unprecedented"...
Lawyers Weigh ‘Right to Disconnect’ During Remote Work
Employers should consider establishing ground rules for after-hours communications before lawmakers enact their own regulations of that issue, one employment lawyer said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
SEC Commissioner Uyeda Predicts Eased Crypto Enforcement Under Next Chair
“The SEC can bring at least a national approach as to what we think the law is with respect to cryptocurrencies, said Mark Uyeda, a Republican. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
How Latham & Watkins Is Using Online Training to Expand the Legal Pipeline
The firm's new Data & Technology Transactions Job Simulation is the latest in a series designed to expose prospective lawyers to various practice areas. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
First Trial in Litigation Tying Pa. Medical Device Plant Emissions to Cancer Ends in Defense Win
The case is one of about 100 lawsuits against B. Braun, most of which are filed by Kline & Specter. 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...
Former CEO Allowed to Proceed with Discrimination Suit Against Commercial Litigation Funder, Judge Rules
At the motion to dismiss stage, the court held that the alleged comparisons between a Black employee and white counterparts plausibly established that LexShares' actions resulted from alleged discriminatory animus. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
GrayRobinson Opens Office in Pensacola, Marking First New Office Since 2019
The Second Hundred firm is adding five lawyers in a newly opened office in Pensacola, giving it further physical reach in a corner of the state it hadn't established an office in yet. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
The LatAm Top 30, 2024: The Largest Law Firms in Latin America and the Caribbean by Headcount
Brazilian law firms along with global firms like Baker McKenzie and Spain's ECIJA led the inaugural rankings in a region that has been prioritized for growth by numerous international players. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
Bojangles Restaurant Chain Faces Several Lawsuits Following Data Breach
Most recently, the national law firm Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman filed four actions Tuesday and Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina on behalf of employees and customers who claim their personally identifiable...
Georgia Poll Workers Seek ‘Severe Sanctions’ and Contempt Order Against Rudy Giuliani Over Noncompliance
“Mr. Giuliani's conduct necessitates severe sanctions—in particular, adverse inferences and preclusion, Aaron Nathan of Willkie Farr & Gallagher informed U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman. “Mr. Giuliani's conduct necessitates severe sanctions—in...
Internet Archive Won’t Take E-Library Case to Supreme Court
The Internet Archive said it will not be fighting an appeals court ruling requiring the removal of its free digital library following a copyright showdown from major publishers represented by Davis Wright Tremaine and the archive's Morrison & Foerster...
Personal Branding – For You, Lawyers
Business lawyers – your clients’ products are known by their brands. We’ve written many times about the tools you can use as a company’s attorney to help your clients build value by insightful trademark selection, appropriate trademark use, and successful trademark...
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...


































