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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...
Call for Nominations: TLI’s Pennsylvania Legal Awards 2025
We're honoring law firms of all sizes this year in our Pennsylvania Litigation Departments of the Year contest. We're honoring law firms of all sizes this year in our Pennsylvania Litigation Departments of the Year contest.
Supreme Court Drops Facebook’s Appeal in Securities Case as ‘Improvidently Granted’
The unexplained dismissal followed a hearing during which the justices struggled to determine when a company must disclose that a future risk to its business has occurred in the past. The unexplained dismissal followed a hearing during which the justices...
Lawyer Mortgage: Leveraging Your Law Degree to Save Money on a Mortgage
Here’s how you can save on a mortgage designed for new associates and transitioning associates. Rent or Buy? This is often the question attorneys ask themselves over their first decade out of law school. While many attorneys have the desire to purchase a home as a...
Managing Holiday Stress: A Guide for Lawyers
Jamie Spannhake | Setting limits doesn’t make you less dedicated; it allows you to recharge so you can be at your best. The post Managing Holiday Stress: A Guide for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Managing holiday stress is...
The 22nd Anniversary Of LawSites Blog
For its continued existence, Bob Ambrogi owes four debts of gratitude. The post The 22nd Anniversary Of LawSites Blog appeared first on Above the Law.It was 22 years ago yesterday that I launched this blog. For its continued existence, I owe four debts of gratitude:To...
Paul Weiss Announces 2024 Bonuses
They did... exactly what was expected. The post Paul Weiss Announces 2024 Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.They did... exactly what was expected. The post Paul Weiss Announces 2024 Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.
Popular LSAT Alternative Changes Hands
What's next for JD-Next? The post Popular LSAT Alternative Changes Hands appeared first on Above the Law.What's next for JD-Next? The post Popular LSAT Alternative Changes Hands appeared first on Above the Law.
Top 50 Firm Wows With Extra Bonuses For High Billers (In Addition To Year-End And Special Bonuses)
Bill enough and you'll be eligible for a big ol' payday. The post Top 50 Firm Wows With Extra Bonuses For High Billers (In Addition To Year-End And Special Bonuses) appeared first on Above the Law.Bill enough and you'll be eligible for a big ol' payday. The post Top...
Trump Too Busy Presidenting For Criminal Process, Still Finds Time To Sue All Media
If it weren't for bad faith... The post Trump Too Busy Presidenting For Criminal Process, Still Finds Time To Sue All Media appeared first on Above the Law.If it weren't for bad faith... The post Trump Too Busy Presidenting For Criminal Process, Still Finds Time To...
Not Just A ‘One Off’ Anymore: Biglaw Firms Are Finally Matching Milbank’s Special Summer Bonuses
It's better late than never when it comes to more money for associates. The post Not Just A ‘One Off’ Anymore: Biglaw Firms Are Finally Matching Milbank’s Special Summer Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.It's better late than never when it comes to more money...
Oodles Of Money And Matching At This Biglaw Firm!
A voicemail worth listening to! The post Oodles Of Money And Matching At This Biglaw Firm! appeared first on Above the Law.A voicemail worth listening to! The post Oodles Of Money And Matching At This Biglaw Firm! appeared first on Above the Law.
Matt Gaetz Isn’t The Only Attorney General Nominee To Go Down
Matt Gaetz will not be the nation's next AG. The post Matt Gaetz Isn’t The Only Attorney General Nominee To Go Down appeared first on Above the Law.Matt Gaetz will not be the nation's next AG. The post Matt Gaetz Isn’t The Only Attorney General Nominee To Go Down...
A Big Thanks To Our Advertisers
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Just An Unwieldy Amount Of Money — See Also
Bonuses Are In At Cleary Gottlieb: Look at the scale! Bonuses Are In At Paul Weiss: Check out their scale too! Third Time's The Charm: Big money being made at Dechert! More The Merrier!: Bonuses have been announced at O'Melveny and Myers! Keep The Info Flowing!: Did...
Will Trump Be a Boost to Quinn Emanuel’s Fortunes in China?
Tit-for-tat regulations between China and the U.S. have helped Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan thrive in China. Will Trump's leadership expedite its growth? Tit-for-tat regulations between China and the U.S. have helped Quinn Emanuel Urquhart &...
NY Judge Indefinitely Delays Sentencing in Trump Hush Money Case
Judge Juan Merchan of the Supreme Court of the State of New York also allowed Trump's defense team to move to dismiss the case. Judge Juan Merchan of the Supreme Court of the State of New York also allowed Trump's defense team to move to dismiss the...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Think About Why You Want the Role, Because It Is Not an Easy Job,’ Says Aaron Rubin of Morrison Foerster
"My advice would be to think about why you want the role, because it is not an easy job. But if you want it for the right reasons, it can be very rewarding. For me, the right reason is to take a lead role in working towards the greater good for the group and the...
Trump Taps Former Fla. Attorney General for AG
The nomination comes hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for the position. 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...
6th Circuit Judges Spar Over Constitutionality of Ohio’s Ballot Initiative Procedures
Judges Amul Thapar and Karen Nelson Moore disagree on whether the ballot procedures merely impose "a threshold requirement that proponents must satisfy if they want their speech and signature collection to have legally operative effect.” Hi there.The email you...
Risk & Reward
In the final episode of AI Here and Now podcast series, Policy Chair Bill Martucci and Associates Burcu Erbaz and Minha Jutt explore the multifaceted role of AI in employment processes, its benefits and potential drawbacks, and the current legal landscape around the...
Latham Lures Restructuring Partners From Weil, Paul Weiss
The elite firm said Ray Schrock is joining the firm along with two other Weil partners: Candace Arthur and Alexander Welch. Additionally, Andrew Parlen is rejoining from Paul Weiss. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Haynes Boone, Hicks Thomas Get Dismissal of $1.3B Claims in 2022 Freeport LNG Terminal Explosion
Haynes Boone, defending Chiyoda International Corp., obtained dismissal of $1.3 billion in subrogation lawsuits. 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...
‘Radical Left Judges’?: Trump Demands GOP Unity Against Biden’s Judicial Picks
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday voted 11-10 along party lines to advance five of President Joe Biden's judicial picks for final consideration in the 100-member U.S. Senate. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Over Alleged War Crimes in Gaza
The court said there are reasonable grounds to believe that Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant "intentionally and knowingly" deprived the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival. Hi there.The email...
More Big Law Firms Rush to Match Associate Bonuses, While Some Offer Potential for Even More
At Fried Frank, Ropes & Gray and McDermott, some associates could earn even more than the Big Law scale for year-end and special bonuses. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
OpenAI, NYTimes Counsel Quarrel Over Erased OpenAI Training Data
The legal battle between the New York Times Co. and OpenAI over the AI developer allegedly training its generative AI models on copyrighted New York Times content has run into a dispute over the recovery of erased data. Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
Dog Gone It, Target: Provider of Retailer’s Mascot Dog Sues Over Contract Cancellation
Target had used English bull terriers supplied by California-based Worldwide Movie Animals for 22 years, according to the suit. 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...
McDermott Will & Emery Announces A Full Milbank Match — With Merit Bonuses On Top Of Special Bonuses
The firm is making big money moves for associates this week. Congratulations! The post McDermott Will & Emery Announces A Full Milbank Match — With Merit Bonuses On Top Of Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.Now that Cravath has matched the Milbank...
Morning Docket: 11.21.24
* It may be bonus season, but amidst record profits, associates are noticing that their bonuses a lighter than they should be. [Bloomberg Law News] * Babe, wake up -- new contracts hypo just dropped: "Cheating husband sues wife for house after mother-in-law died...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Resign on Trump’s Inauguration Day
Gensler made a regulatory choice on the crypto industry that was characteristic of a heated classic debate in administrative law: the degree that you want to consult with the industry in your enforcement, said Dorothy Lund, a leading expert on securities...
‘Self-Inflicted Wound’: Pentagon Comptroller Warns Trump Against Mass Firings Of Federal Employees
DoD Comptroller Mike McCord additionally predicted that the current continuing resolution will extend until March, as the Republican Party looks to craft a 'two percent better deal' once it controls Congress and the presidency come January. The post ‘Self-Inflicted...
Judge Throws Temper Tantrum
Also... Matt Gaetz as Attorney General is something we have to contemplate? The post Judge Throws Temper Tantrum appeared first on Above the Law.Also... Matt Gaetz as Attorney General is something we have to contemplate? The post Judge Throws Temper Tantrum appeared...
Supporting New Mothers In Law School: A Call For Compassion
Small acts of empathy from classmates -- whether academic or emotional -- can be invaluable for new mothers in law school. The post Supporting New Mothers In Law School: A Call For Compassion appeared first on Above the Law.Small acts of empathy from classmates --...
Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement [Sponsored]
In a scandal that rocked the business community, a former high-profile executive was sentenced to prison, plus five years of supervised release and restitution. The post Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement appeared first on Above the Law.In a scandal that...
This Top 50 Biglaw Firm Clearly Matches Year-End And Special Bonuses For Associates
Congrats to associates at the firm! The post This Top 50 Biglaw Firm Clearly Matches Year-End And Special Bonuses For Associates appeared first on Above the Law.Congrats to associates at the firm! The post This Top 50 Biglaw Firm Clearly Matches Year-End And Special...
Finding The Right Tech For Fractional And Small Practices
HeyCounsel hosts quick and easy event to showcase tech offerings. The post Finding The Right Tech For Fractional And Small Practices appeared first on Above the Law.HeyCounsel hosts quick and easy event to showcase tech offerings. The post Finding The Right Tech For...
New Report: Why Law Firms Should Take A Closer Look At Business Intelligence [Sponsored]
The results will explore BI's blockers, upsides, and outlook. The post New Report: Why Law Firms Should Take A Closer Look At Business Intelligence appeared first on Above the Law.The results will explore BI's blockers, upsides, and outlook. The post New Report: Why...
Big-Time Bonuses For Everyone: The Firms That Are Spreading Their Immense Wealth
Which firms are showering *all* of their employees in cold, hard cash? The post Big-Time Bonuses For Everyone: The Firms That Are Spreading Their Immense Wealth appeared first on Above the Law.Ever since Biglaw started bestowing a variety of bonuses upon associates,...
Amid X X-odus, Nothing But Bluesky from Now On
As the disaffected disembark from X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, they are landing in throngs on Bluesky, the X competitor that has seen its daily traffic grow 500% since the election and that shot to the top of the App Store last week. As of...
‘There Is No Time to Waste’: Matt Gaetz Withdraws From AG Nomination
The legal community has had a much more positive reaction to Blanche, Bove and Sauer's selection for DOJ leadership roles, believing their legal and prosecutorial background provides some stability for the agency. The legal community has had a much more positive...
Divided State Court Reinstates Dispute Over Replacement Vehicles Fees
In Bell v. Shelter General Insurance Co., the plaintiff appealed the dismissal of her breach of contract suit, which alleged that Shelter General Insurance Co. breached its automobile insurance policy by failing to pay her sales taxes and fees relating to her purchase...
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Virginia Griffith, Director of Business Development at OutsideGC
OutsideGC Director of Business Development Virginia Griffith discusses practical strategies for managing outside counsel costs while maintaining high-quality legal services. OutsideGC Director of Business Development Virginia Griffith discusses practical...
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Bill Tanenbaum, Partner & Chair, AI & Data Law Practice Group at Moses Singer
Moses Singer Partner and AI & Data Law Practice Group Chair Bill Tanenbaum discusses the knowledge and tools needed to effectively navigate AI adoption within their organizations. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Lexis+AI Launches Mobile App Meeting Legal Professionals Where They Are
The focus on AI usability continues. The post Lexis+AI Launches Mobile App Meeting Legal Professionals Where They Are appeared first on Above the Law.The focus on AI usability continues. The post Lexis+AI Launches Mobile App Meeting Legal Professionals Where They Are...
Matt Gaetz’s AG Nomination Really Sucked The Air Out Of The Room For Federal Prosecutors
Many are 'disheartened' by the news, because they don't think Matt Gaetz isn't the right person for the job. The post Matt Gaetz’s AG Nomination Really Sucked The Air Out Of The Room For Federal Prosecutors appeared first on Above the Law.Many are 'disheartened' by...
Bear Damage To Luxury Car Interior Ends In Insurance Fraud Charges
A bear-y interesting story. The post Bear Damage To Luxury Car Interior Ends In Insurance Fraud Charges appeared first on Above the Law.A bear-y interesting story. The post Bear Damage To Luxury Car Interior Ends In Insurance Fraud Charges appeared first on Above the...
Biglaw Is Having A Fantastically Profitable 2024
Transactional work is back, baby! The post Biglaw Is Having A Fantastically Profitable 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.Transactional work is back, baby! The post Biglaw Is Having A Fantastically Profitable 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.
Trump Taps Matthew ‘Mongo’ Whitaker To Collect US Vig At NATO
Candygram for Mongo! The post Trump Taps Matthew ‘Mongo’ Whitaker To Collect US Vig At NATO appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Steve Pope/Getty Images)The second Trump administration will surely be a disaster for the planet and all living things. But it does...
Biglaw Firm Comes Out Strong For Women’s Sports
The firm is sponsoring an LGPA player for the season. The post Biglaw Firm Comes Out Strong For Women’s Sports appeared first on Above the Law.The firm is sponsoring an LGPA player for the season. The post Biglaw Firm Comes Out Strong For Women’s Sports appeared first...
Another Biglaw Firm Matches Milbank Scale. Frankly, It’s A Lot Of Money!
We love to see green! The post Another Biglaw Firm Matches Milbank Scale. Frankly, It’s A Lot Of Money! appeared first on Above the Law.We love to see green! The post Another Biglaw Firm Matches Milbank Scale. Frankly, It’s A Lot Of Money! appeared first on Above the...
Biglaw Bonus Announcement Leaves No Gray Area
Another firm joins the party. The post Biglaw Bonus Announcement Leaves No Gray Area appeared first on Above the Law.Another firm joins the party. The post Biglaw Bonus Announcement Leaves No Gray Area appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw Firms Are Matching The Milbank Scale! — See Also
Paul Hastings Ponies Up The Money: Bill those hours and get those checks! Fried Frank Is Matching Milbank: And they've got some special bonuses too! There's A Lot Of Money To Go Around!: Great time to be an equity partner! Can't Make This Up Folks: Apparent bear...
In Talc Bankruptcy, Andy Birchfield Skipped His Deposition. Could He Face Sanctions?
Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Red River Talc, which filed for bankruptcy to resolve talcum powder lawsuits, moved to sanction Beasley Allen's Andy Birchfield after he did not appear for a Monday deposition. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Amir Ali, MacArthur Justice Center Director, Confirmed to DC District Court
The U.S. Senate also confirmed Rebecca L. Pennell to the Eastern District of Washington. The U.S. Senate also confirmed Rebecca L. Pennell to the Eastern District of Washington.
Top Legal-Specific AI Tools for Law Firms
Home Legal Technology Legal AI Top Legal-Specific AI Tools for Law Firms By Attorney at Law Magazine November 20, 2024 Table of Contents Table of Contents In recent years, the rapid rise of AI has ushered in new possibilities for the legal industry, thanks in large...
How a 200,000-Worker Global Enterprise Took Down the Silos and Made ESG Its Mission
"Sometimes, you know you won't change someone's mind, but you have to listen to them anyway. That dialogue can uncover unexpected insights," said Margaret Egan, general counsel Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. "Sometimes, you know you won't change someone's mind, but...
Georgia Poll Workers Seek Contempt Against Giuliani, Alleging Continued Defamation
"It took only six months for Mr. Giuliani to resume his defamatory campaign,” the filing states. "It took only six months for Mr. Giuliani to resume his defamatory campaign,” the filing states.
ABA Approves Penn State’s Plans to Reunify Its Two Law Schools
Penn State Law and Penn State Dickinson Law's reunion is moving full-steam ahead after the schools were initially separated in 2014. Penn State Law and Penn State Dickinson Law's reunion is moving full-steam ahead after the schools were initially separated in...
Conservative Boutiques That Backed Trump Reap Their Rewards
While Big Law shunned Trump, a cadre of elite conservative lawyers threw their lots in with the Republican candidate and are being rewarded with prestigious jobs in his incoming administration. While Big Law shunned Trump, a cadre of elite conservative lawyers...
Am Law 200 Firm to Defend PUMA in Latest Quarrel Over Patented Shoe Technology
On Monday, Jonathan Labukas, a partner with Quarles and Brady in Washington, D.C., filed an appearance for the German-based footwear company in a declaratory action filed by Brooks Sports in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. On...
Private Equity Rising Stars 2024: The Best Up-and-Coming Lawyers in the UK and Europe
After months of analysis, Law.com International names the top 25 private equity lawyers aged under 40 across the commercial legal market. After months of analysis, Law.com International names the top 25 private equity lawyers aged under 40 across the commercial...
‘A World of Credit’: Ex-FTX Executive Gary Wang Sentenced to Time Served Following Cooperation
“I've never seen anything quite like what happened here, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan told the defendant, who he said had “limited culpability" in the massive fraud that led to the collapse of the fund and some $11 billion in investor and lender...
Plaintiffs Rush to Sue Over Mike Tyson, Jake Paul Fight
"Sixty million Americans were hyped to see 'Iron Mike' Tyson, 'The Baddest Man on the Planet,' versus YouTuber-turned prizefighter Jake Paul. What they saw was the 'Baddest Streaming on the Planet,'" the complaint began. "Netflix delivered the first punch of the...
Morning Docket: 11.20.24
* With the Trump sentencing delayed, prosecutors are gearing up for the inevitable request that state crimes should be legal if the convict wins a national election. Alas, this precedent will arrive too late for Charles Manson. [NY Law Journal] * Weil being dealt...
Paul Hastings Is The First Major Biglaw Firm To Match Milbank Bonus Scale After Cravath Announces
One of the most profitable firms in the world is on board with Milbank's bonuses. The post Paul Hastings Is The First Major Biglaw Firm To Match Milbank Bonus Scale After Cravath Announces appeared first on Above the Law.Cravath announced its bonus scale last night —...
Telehealth Advocates Praise DEA’s 3rd Extension Of Telemedicine Flexibilities, But Call For Further Action
The DEA recently announced the third extension of COVID-19 flexibilities for the virtual prescribing of controlled substances. Telehealth advocates applaud this move but remain hopeful for a more permanent solution in the future. The post Telehealth Advocates Praise...
15 Best Nonfiction Books To Read Yourself Or Give As Gifts, None Of Them Memoirs Or About Politics
Carrying on the tradition ... some nonfiction books for your enrichment and distraction. The post 15 Best Nonfiction Books To Read Yourself Or Give As Gifts, None Of Them Memoirs Or About Politics appeared first on Above the Law.Carrying on the tradition ... some...
Patent Portfolio Inflation: What It Is, The Challenges, And How To Deal With It [Sponsored]
Download our checklist and keep this problem at bay. The post Patent Portfolio Inflation: What It Is, The Challenges, And How To Deal With It appeared first on Above the Law.Download our checklist and keep this problem at bay. The post Patent Portfolio Inflation: What...
Lexis Releases Mobile App for Its Lexis+ AI Legal Research Platform
A year after releasing Lexis+ AI, its generative AI legal research platform, to general availability, LexisNexis Legal & Professional today announced the release of a companion app for the U.S. market, the Lexis+ AI Mobile App, which is now available for download...
LawNext: How Gen AI Can Be A Game-Changer for Discovery and Litigation, with Everlaw CEO AJ Shankar
Recently, the Everlaw Summit, the annual customer conference of the e-discovery company Everlaw, convened in San Francisco. In his keynote address there, cofounder and CEO AJ Shankar announced the general availability, after a year of beta testing, of a suite of...
How It Works: A Demonstration of MyCase Accounting Software
This week on How it Works, we have a walkthrough of MyCase Accounting software, presented to me by Sales Engineering Manager Lindsay Bushong. MyCase Legal Accounting, in their words, “is easy-to-use accounting software built seamlessly into the MyCase practice...
The Path in the Multiverse: Rethinking Client Engagement Through Gamification
The Path in the Multiverse was conceived with a singular objective: to elevate the client experience by encouraging intentional, consistent interactions while incentivizing behaviors that drive superior client service. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link...
Authentic Communications Increase Success for Value-Driven Clients
As the relationship between in-house and outside counsel continues to evolve, lawyers must continue to foster a client-first mindset, offer business-focused solutions, and embrace technology that helps deliver work faster and more efficiently. Hi there.The email...
From ‘Deep Sadness’ to Little Concern, Gaetz’s Nomination Draws Sharp Reaction From Lawyers
"The attorney general will be able to stop things from being done a lot easier than making prosecutions where they can't make them," noted one white-collar defense lawyer. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Julie Cantor, Associate General Counsel at Studs, Inc.
Studs, Inc. Associate General Counsel Julie Cantor discusses the strategies and insights needed to structure privacy programs that not only comply with legal mandates but also deliver measurable outcomes. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Chris Correnti, President & CEO & General Counsel AGC America, Inc.
AGC America, Inc. President & CEO & General Counsel Chris Correnti discusses the pressing issues that keep litigation teams up at night and practical strategies to mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and ensure successful outcomes. Hi there.The email you...
Cravath Matches ‘Special’ and Year-End Bonuses
Cravath, Paul Hastings and McDermott have all confirmed they are granting "special bonuses" that are in line with Milbank's summer bonus scale. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Smart Growth Strategies for Law Firms: Essential Investments in an Evolving Industry
As the ground shakes beneath their feet, law firm leaders must be prepared to jettison bankrupt business practices in favor of smart growth strategies. The post Smart Growth Strategies for Law Firms: Essential Investments in an Evolving Industry appeared first on...
Chicago Midsize Firm Will Combine With Miami Boutique To Form Antitrust Powerhouse
The merger between Sperling & Slater and Kenny Nachwalter will go into effect in December, and the combined firm will be known as Sperling Kenny Nachwalter. The merger between Sperling & Slater and Kenny Nachwalter will go into effect in December, and...
New Am Law 100 Partner Emerges on Trump’s Shortlist for SEC Chair
“The next chair should: initiate rulemaking, withdraw the pending cases against crypto that do not involve fraud, and balance investor protection with promoting American innovation, Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer of Coinbase Global Inc., said. Hi there.The...
‘Politically Destabilizing’?: Trump Lawyers Say NY Criminal Case Must Be Dismissed
“Any disruption occasioned by the transfer of the executive power could produce results detrimental to the safety and well-being of the United States and its people, the letter states. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Schools Score Again in Suits Against Social Media, Johnson & Johnson Subsidiary Seeks Sanctions Over Andy Birchfield’s Deposition
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 hacked; we just didn’t send you...
Thriving In IP Law: Lessons From The Front Lines
Three key takeaways that can help you and your team thrive in the dynamic field of IP law. The post Thriving In IP Law: Lessons From The Front Lines appeared first on Above the Law.Three key takeaways that can help you and your team thrive in the dynamic field of IP...
Tracking Down Collaborators Or Diddy By Association?
Rough times ahead for everyone involved. The post Tracking Down Collaborators Or Diddy By Association? appeared first on Above the Law.Rough times ahead for everyone involved. The post Tracking Down Collaborators Or Diddy By Association? appeared first on Above the...
Clarence Thomas Joining Upstanding, Heroic Folks Like Putin And Prince Andrew With New Portrait
The official Clarence Thomas portrait is coming! The post Clarence Thomas Joining Upstanding, Heroic Folks Like Putin And Prince Andrew With New Portrait appeared first on Above the Law.The official Clarence Thomas portrait is coming! The post Clarence Thomas Joining...
Demon Ghoul Alex Jones Sues Sandy Hook Parents
No. Bottom. The post Demon Ghoul Alex Jones Sues Sandy Hook Parents appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Sergio Flores/Getty Images)It was probably inevitable that Alex Jones would wind up suing the Sandy Hook parents. After years of calling them crisis actors...
DOJ Officials Lawyer Up Ahead Of Trump’s Possible ‘Revenge Prosecutions’
Welcome to the new Justice Department, where 'revenge prosecutions' may be a regular occurrence. The post DOJ Officials Lawyer Up Ahead Of Trump’s Possible ‘Revenge Prosecutions’ appeared first on Above the Law.Welcome to the new Justice Department, where 'revenge...
Donald Trump Adds To His Clown Show, Erm, That Is, Cabinet With Attorney/Reality TV Star
This is the true story, of several strangers picked to serve in a cabinet. The post Donald Trump Adds To His Clown Show, Erm, That Is, Cabinet With Attorney/Reality TV Star appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)I am an avowed fan of the...
With Latest Additions, Lex Machina’s Legal Analytics Now Cover Every Federal District Civil Case
The litigation analytics company Lex Machina has completed what it describes as a milestone expansion of its data set of court documents. The post With Latest Additions, Lex Machina’s Legal Analytics Now Cover Every Federal District Civil Case appeared first on Above...
Chasing History With Justice Thomas
Did we ever see THIS justice's financial disclosures? The post Chasing History With Justice Thomas appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)As Clarence Thomas prepares for the grand unveiling of his new portrait, it’s increasingly likely that...
Fancy Portrait You’ve Got There, Clarence — See Also
If It's Good Enough For Putin, It's Good Enough For Thomas: Igor V. Babailov has chosen his next portrait subject. Criticism Is Good, Actually: Attacking valid criticism of the institution isn't healthy for it. Like Picks Like: Reality TV star President elect...
BREAKING: Cravath Delights Associates With BOTH Year-End And Special Bonuses
Cravath isn't going to be left behind in the associate bonus game. The post BREAKING: Cravath Delights Associates With BOTH Year-End And Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.It was just over a week ago that Milbank got the associate bonuses rolling, now...
Latest Universal Migrator Additions brings Count to 120 Extractors to Help Migration Specialists onboard Law Firms Faster
Universal Migrator has added two new extractors that help migration specialists migrate law firms from one platform to another, bringing its total number of migration extractors to 120. It has also enhanced several of its existing extractors with additional backup...