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5 Thought Leadership Hacks Lawyers Should Know

5 Thought Leadership Hacks Lawyers Should Know

It’s a golden age for thought leadership, and any lawyer can step into the spotlight and build their reputation.  However, you also have a practice to run, leaving you with little time to share valuable insights and actively engage with your audience so that you can...

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Empowering Federal Attorneys: 4 By 8 Tips

Empowering Federal Attorneys: 4 By 8 Tips

The post Empowering Federal Attorneys: 4 By 8 Tips appeared first on Above the Law.Federal attorneys are facing unprecedented disruption under the Trump Administration.  In these dark times, it’s never been more important to understand your rights and know that there...

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ABA Gets Pressured By Pam Bondi — See Also

ABA Gets Pressured By Pam Bondi — See Also

Get Rid Of DEI Or We Get Rid Of Your Accrediting: Rough times for the ABA. Justice Jackson Shares Her Thoughts On Diversity: The people in power should look like The People. Was That A Prohibition Or Permission?: The White House’s response to judges being threatened...

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2025 Southeastern Legal Awards Finalists Announced

2025 Southeastern Legal Awards Finalists Announced

The Daily Report and Law.com are pleased to announce its 2025 winners and finalists for the third annual Southeastern Legal Awards.       The Daily Report and Law.com are pleased to announce its 2025 winners and finalists for the third annual Southeastern Legal...

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Wilmer’s Revenue Rose Almost 7%, Passing $1.6B

Wilmer’s Revenue Rose Almost 7%, Passing $1.6B

Fueled by growth in its civil litigation business and government-facing practices, Wilmer's PEP rose more than 5% to $3.27 million in 2024, as its equity tier stayed nearly flat.       Fueled by growth in its civil litigation business and government-facing practices,...

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Remedies for Botched Bar Exam? Not So Fast, State Bar Says

Remedies for Botched Bar Exam? Not So Fast, State Bar Says

In their first meeting since last week's bar exam meltdown, California bar leaders said applicants will have to wait for a testing expert to review the results before deciding if a lower passing score or a scoring boost is justified.       California state bar leaders...

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It’s Day 1, And I’m Terrified

It’s Day 1, And I’m Terrified

“I’m all alone.” “My spouse/partner left me.” “My kids won’t talk to me.” “I lost my job.”  “I’m about to lose my law license.” “I’m ashamed.” “I hate myself.” “I want to die.” These may be familiar thoughts and feelings to those who have stopped drinking with a slew...

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How I Became The Lawyer My Product Team Trusts

How I Became The Lawyer My Product Team Trusts

The first time an engineer told me, “You actually get it,” I felt like I’d earned a badge of honor. That comment didn’t come out of nowhere. It was the result of months spent diving deep into the guts of their product, asking questions, breaking features on purpose,...

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Diddy Lawyer Decides He Gotta Move On

Diddy Lawyer Decides He Gotta Move On

(Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)We’re not saying Diddy is an unsavory client, but we are saying Osama bin Laden’s lawyer just noped out of continuing to represent him. We also got some limited insight into the US News rankings and there’s some potential tumult...

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Wilson Sonsini to Close Beijing Office

Wilson Sonsini to Close Beijing Office

The move makes Wilson Sonsini the 18th American firm to close an office in Greater China less than two years.       The move makes Wilson Sonsini the 18th American firm to close an office in Greater China less than two years.       

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Holland & Knight Sued for Alleged Misconduct

Holland & Knight Sued for Alleged Misconduct

The bankruptcy trustee for GWG Litigation Trust is suing Holland & Knight and one of its partners for more than $148 million. The lawsuit alleges multiple counts of alleged misconduct, including violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act...

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Canadian Firms Stand Firm on Commitments to DEI

Canadian Firms Stand Firm on Commitments to DEI

The DEI backlash in the U.S. is not having an impact on Canada's legal industry, lawyers say. But some argue it presents an opportunity to create even more effective and meaningful strategies and initiatives.       The DEI backlash in the U.S. is not having an impact...

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Supreme Court Rules Against Veterans on Disability Claims

Supreme Court Rules Against Veterans on Disability Claims

In a 7-2 decision, the court ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs is entitled to deference over certain evidentiary determinations when assessing disability claims.       In a 7-2 decision, the court ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs is entitled...

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Blank Rome Bolstered Profits by Over 20% in 2024

Blank Rome Bolstered Profits by Over 20% in 2024

In a year of rising tides for a number of large law firms, Blank Rome saw growth across all of its financial metrics, boosting gross revenue by 18.7% to $742.7 million while net income increased by 23.9%.       In a year of rising tides for a number of large law...

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Former Trump Attorney Evan Corcoran Joins Brownstein

Former Trump Attorney Evan Corcoran Joins Brownstein

Corcoran was Trump's attorney in the investigation into classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. He has also represented former Trump adviser Steve Bannon.       Corcoran was Trump's attorney in the investigation into classified documents found at...

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SEC Names Crypto Task Force Chief Counsel

SEC Names Crypto Task Force Chief Counsel

“Last year, he made partner at Willkie, as the first pure crypto lawyer to make partner at a Big Law firm solely on the strength of his crypto practice, said J. Christopher Giancarlo, ex-chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and senior counsel at Willkie...

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Building Data-Driven Teams: Focusing On Soft Skills

Building Data-Driven Teams: Focusing On Soft Skills

Getty ImagesEd. note: This article first appeared in an ILTA publication. For more, visit our ILTA on ATL channel here. Data-driven roles are redefining industries worldwide, bringing the ability to analyze and act on data to the forefront of business strategies. For...

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Lawyers Here Are Definitely Not A Dime A Dozen

Lawyers Here Are Definitely Not A Dime A Dozen

Some rural states need help recruiting raw numbers of lawyers, but which state — which isn’t even in the top 10 of fewest lawyers total — actually has the fewest lawyers per capita at roughly 20.5 lawyers per 10,000 residents? Hint: The state lost one of its...

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Bomb Threat Received At Biglaw Office

Bomb Threat Received At Biglaw Office

Scary news this morning from Hogan Lovells, where the Washington office building received a bomb threat this morning. There’s no indication that the threat targeted Hogan Lovells specifically as opposed to another tenant (or was made for the purpose of general...

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