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Tracking Top Boutique Law Firms

Tracking Top Boutique Law Firms

Litigation powerhouses that used to fly under the radar are now front and center. The post Tracking Top Boutique Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.Boutique law firms are transforming the legal industry by prioritizing personalized client service and...

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Morning Docket: 01.13.25

Morning Docket: 01.13.25

* Will the rest of the Big 4 follow KPMG's lead into legal services? [American Lawyer] * Associates getting squeezed by new firm hiring model. [ABA Journal] * TikTok warns of grave constitutional consequences if Supreme Court goes through with ban. [Reuters] * Rare...

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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out...

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Welcome Back, Partner — See Also

Welcome Back, Partner — See Also

Damian Williams Returns To Biglaw: He's back at the firm where it all started. Not All Firm News Is Good News: Wilson Sonsini announced bonuses and the associates are less than happy. Something To Learn From Good Mergers: Kevin McLaughlin shares some wisdom. Jay-Z...

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Meta Pulls Plug on DEI Programs

Meta Pulls Plug on DEI Programs

"The term 'DEI' has also become charged, in part because it is understood by some as a practice that suggests preferential treatment of some groups over others," Meta said in a memo to employees.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...

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Meta Pulls Plug on DEI Programs

Meta Pulls Plug on DEI Programs

"The term 'DEI' has also become charged, in part because it is understood by some as a practice that suggests preferential treatment of some groups over others," Meta said in a memo to employees.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...

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A Big Thanks To Our Advertisers

A Big Thanks To Our Advertisers

We really enjoy working with you. The post A Big Thanks To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.A Big 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:Aon Bighand...

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Biopharma Industry Outlook For 2025

Biopharma Industry Outlook For 2025

Metabolic medicines dominated life sciences headlines in 2024, a trend expected to continue into the new year. Other things to look for include more widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies and the IPO market’s return to normal levels. The post...

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Morning Docket: 01.09.25

Morning Docket: 01.09.25

* Alito and Trump had a chat before Trump asked Supreme Court to have his state law convictions thrown out. [CBS News] * Florida lawyer allegedly soaked legal documents in synthetic marijuana to distribute to inmates. And you thought PACER was expensive. [NY Post] *...

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