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How Appealing Weekly Roundup
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 these stories and more at How Appealing. “Supreme Court Secrecy Includes Reasons for Recusal; Justices often don’t...
Morning Docket: 04.10.26
* Texas judge ordered a lawyer to appear in court for criticizing the judge for berating an IT worker in a viral video. The lawyer refused to show up himself, but his fellow lawyers did to push back on the improper, retaliatory order. [NY Post] * AI hallucination...
Third Circuit Rules That UpCodes’ Publication of Incorporated Building Standards Is Likely Fair Use
A federal appeals court has handed a significant win to UpCodes, a legal tech startup that publishes building codes and technical standards online, ruling that its posting of copyrighted standards likely constitutes fair use — at least for now. In a decision issued...
Clifford Chance Claims Last-Minute M&A Crown as Mega Deals Fuel Busy Start to Year
Data from the London Stock Exchange Group reveals that total deal values jumped significantly on the same period last year, even as overall deal counts softened. Data from the London Stock Exchange Group reveals that total deal values jumped significantly on the...
Build Your Own Copilot Legal Assistant — No Tech Skills Required
Tech Tips: Ben Schorr explains how to use Microsoft Copilot Agent Builder to create a custom AI legal assistant — no tech skills required. The post Build Your Own Copilot Legal Assistant — No Tech Skills Required appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms...
Lawyers Are Bad At Math, But Come On — See Also
Turns Out You Can Squeeze Too Much Out Of A Day: Australian lawyer billed over 31 hours for a day of work. The Best Firms In The City That Never Sleeps: See the best of the Big Apple! ‘Super Drunk’ Judge Pleads No Contest: He’s set to be sentenced on May 13th. Like...
Priyanka Singh Promoted to EVP, Operations & CFO at Litera, Taking on Expanded Strategic Role as Litera Sees Ongoing Strong Growth
Promotion recognizes first-year impact and Litera’s commitment to operational excellence and scalable growth CHICAGO – Apr. 9, 2026 – Litera, a leading legal AI platform provider that unifies the practice and business of law, announced the promotion of Priyanka...
From Fragmented to All-In-One: A New Model for Law Firm Accounting
Product Spotlight | Moving from generic accounting to integrated legal trust accounting software can reduce compliance risk and eliminate data gaps. See how PracticePanther Plus handles both trust and firm financials in one continuous workflow. The post From...
Justice Sotomayor Says AI Can Be ‘Very Dangerous’ But Tells Law Students to Master It
"It has the potential to perpetuate the very best in us and the very worst of us," Justice Sonia Sotomayor said of artificial intelligence during a law school appearance Thursday. "For every student ... do not graduate this institution without learning how to master...
Lawyer Bills 36-Hour Day As Einstein’s Theories Meet Law Firm Management
Of all the reasons to kill off the billable hour — and advancing AI technology presents a big one — let us not sleep on the prospect of putting an end to lazy record-keeping. In the heat of lawyerly battle, no one does a particularly great job of tracking all their...
Judge Accused Of Driving ‘Super Drunk’ Takes No Contest Plea
When we last checked in with Judge Thomas L. Ludington (E.D. Michigan), the federal jurist had been accused of driving “super drunk” and was also staring down a judicial misconduct complaint. Back in February, he opted to take a voluntary leave of absence from the...
813 Solos Signed Their Names While Biglaw And GCs Hid
The post 813 Solos Signed Their Names While Biglaw And GCs Hid appeared first on Above the Law.The post 813 Solos Signed Their Names While Biglaw And GCs Hid appeared first on Above the Law.
Trump Sends DOJ After NFL To Avenge His Own Public Humiliation In The 80s
There are two major themes from the past couple months that you need to understand about this Department of Justice. First, the administration forced out its own antitrust chief and this week we learned that the senior litigators running the government’s biggest...
Sean Combs Fights For Reduced Time Due To Potential Sentencing Error
Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison last year. This was a major victory considering that many thought he was going away for a very long time, but his lawyers are arguing that even the 50 months is too much. Since the sentencing, his legal team has...
Law Schools Face Enrollment ‘Wake-Up Call’ Following Landmark SCOTUS Case
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. This should serve as a wake-up call to everyone in legal education. This shift is particularly concerning because first-gen college graduates are a vital way to broaden who gets to be a part of the legal...
Managing In The Age Of AI: Bring Back Walking Around
I had a friend who recently applied for a second mortgage. There was a minor title issue that anyone could see was irrelevant to the approval. Yet the lender’s AI system spotted it and spit out an email saying the loan officer couldn’t approve the loan. When my friend...
LawNext Podcast: Learned Hand’s Shlomo Klapper On Why Courts Are The Next Frontier For Legal AI
The post LawNext Podcast: Learned Hand’s Shlomo Klapper On Why Courts Are The Next Frontier For Legal AI appeared first on Above the Law.Are courts the next frontier for legal AI? Shlomo Klapper, founder and CEO of the AI-driven judicial case-preparation...
$4 Billion In Revenue Is Quite The Accomplishment
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to 2025 law firm financial data collected by Law.com, which is the only Manhattan-founded Biglaw firm to cross the $4 billion in revenue mark last year? Hint: The firm increased revenue 11%...
Nonequity Expansion Goes Hand-in-Hand with Lateral Additions
Lateral talent raids and exits among Am Law 50 firms have been more poignant in 2026, with nearly every day a Big Law firm announcing the addition of a practice group leader or rainmaker from a competitor firm. Lateral talent raids and exits among Am Law 50...
Law School Under Pressure to Allow Chapter of Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA
"Good sense should dictate the correct decision here," Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier wrote in a letter to Barry University School of Law Dean Leticia Diaz. "Good sense should dictate the correct decision here," Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier...
Ditching the Billable Hour: Law Firm Math, AI, and Subscriptions with Mathew Kerbis
Mathew Kerbis and Jared Correia break down why AI is killing the billable hour and how lawyers can pivot to subscription-based value pricing. The post Ditching the Billable Hour: Law Firm Math, AI, and Subscriptions with Mathew Kerbis appeared first on Articles, Tips...
When AI Gets It Wrong: Managing the Legal Risk of Hallucinations in Business Decision-Making
The use of AI does not alter fundamental obligations of accuracy, reasonableness and accountability. The legal risk lies not in the existence of hallucinations but in the failure to govern and verify them. The use of AI does not alter fundamental obligations of...
DC Circuit Won’t Pause Anthropic’s Supply-Chain Risk Label, Fast Tracks Appeal
“On one side is a relatively contained risk of financial harm to a single private company," the D.C. Circuit stated. "On the other side is judicial management of how, and through whom, the Department of War secures vital AI technology during an active military...
Amazon CLO Poised to Land at Bottom of Pay Rankings—Again
Seesawing compensation is nothing new for David Zapolsky, who's been the e-commerce giant's legal chief for 14 years. Seesawing compensation is nothing new for David Zapolsky, who's been the e-commerce giant's legal chief for 14 years.
Late … Again? What Being Habitually Late Says About a Lawyer
Being late is a bad habit for some people, like picking your nose or adjusting your private parts in public. A reminder from #OttoSorts: Here’s what being habitually late says to your clients. The post Late … Again? What Being Habitually Late Says About a Lawyer...
Wilmer’s $35M Fees to Face Review After Billionaire Dispute
London's High Court found the firm had failed to give its client adequate costs information. London's High Court found the firm had failed to give its client adequate costs information.
After Quick Exit by Last Enforcement Chief, SEC Turns to Deeply Experienced Gibson Dunn Partner
David Woodcock led the agency's Fort Worth office for four years and went on to serve as a partner at two Am Law 50 firms and as an assistant general counsel at Exxon Mobil. David Woodcock led the agency's Fort Worth office for four years and went on to serve as...
Lifeguard’s Chair Choice Is Not a ‘Physical Defect’ Under Immunity Law, State High Court Says
The majority said a "physical defect" under Ohio's political-subdivision tort liability statute requires a tangible flaw in property and cannot be pinned to a public employee's decision. The majority said a "physical defect" under Ohio's political-subdivision...
Look Who’s Back! Former Lawyer Of The Year Out Of Prison And Back In Hollywood.
Michael Avenatti managed to speedrun the full Above the Law experience. He spent 2018 as the most visible lawyer in America while representing Stormy Daniels and appearing on CNN approximately seven thousand times as a thorn in Donald Trump’s side. He even floated a...
Judge Who Handcuffed Crying 13-Year-Old Girl Retiring
In 2023, Judge Roger Benitez of the Southern District of California ordered his marshals to handcuff a crying child attending her father’s hearing and place her in the jury box. Then he asked the 13-year-old girl if she liked the cuffs and told her she was “an awfully...
Turns Out A Law Degree Is Actually Worth It
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to a new study by Yale economics professor Joseph Altonji and Vassar economics professor Zhengren Zhu, on average, how much does a graduate’s earnings increase when they get a J.D.? Hint:...
These Biglaw Firms Are At The Top Of Prestige List — See Also
Did Your Firm Make The Top 100?: Read this and find out! Goodbye And Good Riddance: Judge known for handcuffing a 13-year-old girl in courtroom retires. From Prison To Hollywood: Michael Avenatti moved to halfway house until September 2028. One More Reason To Hate...
The Billable Hour Enters a Whole New Dimension: Lawyer Billed Client For 34 Hours of Work in a Single Day
The Sydney, Australia-based lawyer was sued for overcharging. The Sydney, Australia-based lawyer was sued for overcharging.
What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time?
For a long time, the definition of a competent lawyer was relatively stable. You knew the law. You understood the procedure. You prepared your case. You showed up. You asked the right questions. You made your arguments. You learned from experience. Technology sat on...
Scott Barshay’s Paul, Weiss Makeover: More Money, Less Soul?
Last year, when news broke that Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison was inking a deal with the Trump administration — and, more to the point, capitulating — it landed like a thunderclap. Not just because a major law firm’s whole deal is supposed to be...
UC Berkeley Law Students Are Worried The Medium Is The Mistake
Because having the highest score requirement to pass isn’t enough of a challenge, the California bar has also boasted its fair share of tech mishaps. AI-generated questions, grading screw-ups, and faulty software made it seem like test takers were sleuthing out...
Pam Bondi To Congress: New Phone, Who Dis?
Pam Bondi is reportedly trying to spin her unceremonious journey into the dustbin of history into an excuse to *not* testify before Congress. The now-former Attorney General was subpoenaed to appear before the House Oversight Committee last month. In a rare bipartisan...
Former T14 Law School’s Rankings Tumble Gets The Classic Spin Treatment
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The change in our ranking is a result of shifts in the U.S. News formula, not any meaningful change in Berkeley Law. — Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, in comments given to Reuters, concerning UC Berkeley School of...
Trump’s Awful No Good Day At The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard oral argument on Trump’s effort to erase birthright citizenship from the Constitution via executive order, and it went as poorly for the administration as expected. But that didn’t deter Trump from taking the unprecedented step of attending the...
Very Soon, Thousands Of Individual Banknotes Of U.S. Paper Currency Could Say ‘Donald J. Trump Protects Pedophiles’
(Photo by Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post via Getty Images)I don’t know how closely you look at those few paper bills floating around in your wallet. Cash hasn’t been the most convenient payment option for a long time, and it’s even less favorable these days...
‘Pure Politics?’: Trump Lawyers, in Briefs, Urge New York’s Highest Court to Upend ‘Unprecedented’ Fraud Conviction
Trump's appeal, filed by a team at Sullivan & Cromwell, comes as his attorneys seek more discovery at the trial level following comments in which Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, said he felt "coerced" into testifying against his onetime boss. Cohen told...
‘Pure Politics’: Trump Lawyers, in Briefs, Urge New York’s Highest Court to Upend ‘Unprecedented’ Fraud Ruling
Trump's appeal, filed by a team at Sullivan & Cromwell, comes as his attorneys seek more discovery at the trial level following comments in which Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, said he felt "coerced" into testifying against his onetime boss. Cohen told...
Businesses Face More Than a Litigation Risk if They Leave Shareholder Proposals Off the Proxy, Experts Say
Litigation over shareholder proposals hit a high after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced it would temporarily step aside from overseeing the process. But as public companies finalize their proxy materials, attorneys who represent investors are...
Perkins Coie Re-enters China With Shenzhen Office Amid Ashurst Merger Push
New launch follows Beijing and Shanghai exits as the firm reshapes its Asia strategy and pursues a global tie-up with Ashurst. New launch follows Beijing and Shanghai exits as the firm reshapes its Asia strategy and pursues a global tie-up with...
What Insurers Want to See: Practical Steps to Reduce Your Cyber Insurance Costs
Law firms that take measurable actions to cut risk can often lower cyber insurance premiums and get better coverage terms. Tips from Mike Mashke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek. The post What Insurers Want to See: Practical Steps to Reduce Your Cyber Insurance Costs...
How I Made Law Firm Leadership: ‘Don’t Just Identify Problems. Bring Solutions,’ Says Chad Gottlieb of DarrowEverett
"Timely, thorough communication builds trust. People remember who they can count on when deadlines are tight. But responsiveness alone isn't enough. Be proactive. Anticipate needs, identify issues, and take initiative before being asked. Leadership notices those who...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Ellen Bardash: More Attorneys Want to Argue in Monsanto SCOTUS Case, New York Judge Finds Mass Arbitration Firms Protected by Anti-SLAPP Law
The U.S. Solicitor General and lead plaintiffs' counsel in Roundup and paraquat MDLs both want to participate in oral argument before SCOTUS later this month in a case over whether a federal law preempts state failure to warn laws. The U.S. Solicitor General and...
The Week in Data April 8: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including M&A leaders across the globe. Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including M&A leaders across the globe.
Courtroom5 Launches The LAW Accelerator, a Structured Program to Help Self-Represented Litigants Navigate Civil Court
It is estimated that more than 75 percent of civil litigants in U.S. state courts have no legal representation. In eviction proceedings, the figure exceeds 90 percent. For decades, the primary response to this explosion of self-represented litigants has been to...
35 Judges in 44 Days: Gibson Dunn’s Ted Boutrous on His ‘Record’ Argument Streak
Boutrous shared his favorite details of the whirlwind experience with The Recorder, including lessons learned, most memorable moments and why his exposure to such a "great cross-section of the judiciary in a short period of time" affirmed his faith in the judicial...
Trump’s EEOC Applying Its Enforcement Powers in Unconventional Ways
The agency has brought a blitz of religious-discrimination cases, and it's investigating allegations that Nike systematically discriminated against white employees. The agency has brought a blitz of religious-discrimination cases, and it's investigating...
Spencer Fane to Merge With Southwest Law Firm, As Part of Broader Talent Strategy
Pat Whalen said this merger, and the combinations his firm has done previously, are a result of what's going on across the industry: clients and talent looking for larger firms that can handle a higher volume of increasingly complex work across more...
Is Your Job a Dead End? The “Where You Work Matters” Ranking Revealed | Ep 23
Shrin Rao of the Burning Glass Institute joins Larry Port to reveal which companies actually drive career mobility based on data from 12 million workers. The post Is Your Job a Dead End? The “Where You Work Matters” Ranking Revealed | Ep 23 appeared first on Articles,...
Is Your Job a Dead End? The “Where You Work Matters” Ranking Revealed | Ep 23
Shrin Rao of the Burning Glass Institute joins Larry Port to reveal which companies actually drive career mobility based on data from 12 million workers. The post Is Your Job a Dead End? The “Where You Work Matters” Ranking Revealed | Ep 23 appeared first on Articles,...
Venue Spat: 5th Circuit Sides With Google in Moving Antitrust Case to California
Judge James Ho, joined by Judge Catharina Haynes, wrote that the speed consideration should not have single-handedly overridden factors supporting transfer, such as Google's contention that most witnesses and physical evidence are in California. Judge James Ho,...
SEC Scales Back Market Surveillance Tool, Raises Oversight Concerns
The Consolidated Audit Trail is a database that tracks all activity in U.S. equity and options markets. Firms say the size and breadth of the data the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission collected has led to very high costs—about $250 million annually for...
Yale Law Has Fallen — See Also
Not Very Far, But It Still Counts!: Read the newest law school rankings here. How Much Do Rankings Actually Matter Though?: Legal academia shares their thoughts. Losing And Winning Go Hand In Hand: Pam Bondi wins ATL’s disbar bracket! Jones Day Should Have Bumped Up...
Fed. Judge Refuses to Disqualify Morgan Lewis in Smart-Glasses Patent Dispute
"Morgan Lewis' work on discrete corporate law issues during the 2019 transactions appears entirely unrelated to the issues in the instant patent infringement dispute," the federal judge said. "Morgan Lewis' work on discrete corporate law issues during the 2019...
State Appellate Court OKs $57M in Punitive Damages Against Flavor Manufacturing Co.
The appellate court concluded this week that there was sufficient evidence to support the award and that it didn't violate due process. The appellate court concluded this week that there was sufficient evidence to support the award and that it didn't violate due...
Don’t Open That Email From Skadden.net
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the U.K.’s Solicitors Regulation Authority, fraud alerts where scammers impersonate law firms where up how much in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year? Hint:...
Jones Day Hacking Reflects Constant Threat of Phishing Attempts Against Big Law
The law firm's cyberattack exposed 10 of its clients' data, the firm confirmed in a statement, and the attack appears to have come from a hacker group that targets law firms. The law firm's cyberattack exposed 10 of its clients' data, the firm confirmed in a...
Advanced Google Business Profile Optimization Strategies for Law Firms
Local SEO for law firms is no longer a “nice to have” as competition has skyrocketed in recent years. It is often the deciding factor in whether a prospective client calls your firm or your competitor. Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) sits at the...
‘Witness Tampering’?: Live Nation Demands Sanctions Against State Plaintiffs in Jury Trial
"This blatant attempt to dissuade a witness from providing truthful testimony through intimidation is intolerable," counsel for defendants Live Nation and Ticketmaster alleged in a motion requesting sanctions against state plaintiffs after a Live Nation fact witness...
Congratulations To Pam Bondi… Let The Bar Disciplinary Investigation Commence!
Our annual bracket challenge has ended and when we asked readers which Trump administration lawyer most needs to see their law license revoked, you all agreed that Pam Bondi deserved the honor. As it turned out, her mid-competition firing did nothing to dampen voter...
Thinking About Hiring A Coach? Read This Before You Waste Your Money
The right coach can collapse years of trial and error into a focused, strategic path forward, but only if you are wired to take advantage of it. Let’s get something straight. Hiring a coach is not for everyone. In fact, some lawyers would be far better off saving...
What is Litigation Funding & How Does It Work for Attorneys in 2026
Home Legal Vendors Litigation Funding What is Litigation Funding & How Does It Work for Attorneys in 2026 By Attorney at Law Magazine April 7, 2026 Table of Contents Get started with Tribeca Lawsuit Loans to get funding for your cases today by calling...
Clio Adds Agentic AI Capabilities To Clio Work, Also Launches Vincent Mobile App
The post Clio Adds Agentic AI Capabilities To Clio Work, Also Launches Vincent Mobile App appeared first on Above the Law.Clio today announced two notable updates to its AI product line: the addition of agentic capabilities to Clio Work, and the launch of a standalone...
The 5 Best Litigation Funding Companies for Personal Injury Attorneys
Home Legal Vendors Litigation Funding The 5 Best Litigation Funding Companies for Personal Injury Attorneys By Attorney at Law Magazine April 7, 2026 Table of Contents Get started with Tribeca Lawsuit Loans to get funding for your cases today by calling 866-314-6036....
Jones Day Gets Hacked While FBI Busy Planning Kash Patel’s Next Vacation
Jones Day acknowledged that an “unauthorised third party accessed a limited number of dated files for 10 clients” and that all affected clients have been notified. The attackers claimed they focused on the head of the firm’s Federal Circuit team, supposedly referring...
This 10-Minute Test Shows Where You’re Losing Cases
Most law firms think they need more leads. They don’t. They need to stop losing the ones they’ve already paid for.In this diagnostic from Attorney Assistant, you’ll uncover exactly where your intake process is breaking down, costing you signed cases every single...
Philly Law Students Demand School Break Ties With ICE
For many, law school is a safe stepping stone before they get a job. But the threats to liberty that ICE and DHS pose to students complicates that easy relationship. There’s no magical force field that prevents ICE from harming citizens and non-citizens alike; Trump...
Alex Jones Asks His Lawyer How We Can Dump Trump Without Using The 25th Amendment
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Tackle Trump and let him pretend he’s president and publicly report that he’s going through a health issue, and Vance take over. It literally needs to be something like that. It’s that bad. — Robert Barnes,...
Lawsuits Over Meta Glasses Point to Privacy Risks Around AI Training
The cases combine two trends in digital privacy litigation: using California's anti-wiretapping law in new digital contexts, and bringing claims against software companies over their product design. The cases combine two trends in digital privacy litigation:...
U.S. News Rankings Lose Prestige, Retain Iron Grip On Legal Academia’s Soul
There are few rites of passage in legal education more enduring than the annual ritual of obsessing over the U.S. News & World Report rankings. And yet, according to a new survey from Kaplan, the people who arguably should care the most — law school admissions...
Georgetown Law Set To Reward Graduating Law Students By Replacing Graduation Gala With A School Happy Hour & Other Unpopular Changes
When you pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to go to law school, you should expect to be confronted with questions throughout the process. There are the obvious “what is subject matter jurisdiction again?”-esque questions, but those aren’t the ones that keep you up...
Encrypted GC Survey Offers Rare Window Into How Trump EOs Have Warped Outside Counsel Selection
"The government says the harms are speculative because the orders haven't been fully enforced, but our members didn't need enforcement to change their behavior, because the risk alone was enough, and that's the key issue here," said 10x Genomics chief legal officer...
Cyberattacks On Law Firms Are Rising. Here’s What’s Driving It.
Ed. note: This is the latest in the article series, Cybersecurity: Tips From the Trenches, by our friends at Sensei Enterprises, a boutique provider of IT, cybersecurity, and digital forensics services. Law firms have always been attractive targets for cyberattacks....
PracticePanther Launches PantherAccounting Plus, a Native Trust and Operating Accounting Suite for Law Firms
PracticePanther, the cloud-based legal practice management platform that is part of Paradigm’s suite of legal software products, today launched PantherAccounting Plus, a comprehensive trust and operating accounting feature set built natively into its platform. The new...
Morning Docket: 04.07.26
* As we already covered, the new US News law school rankings are out and… they’re wild. [US News] * Biglaw firms lend support to those fighting the Trump administration. [Reuters] * DLA Piper pregnancy bias trial kicked off yesterday, with the firm telling jury that...
Josef Launches ‘Rapid Ingestion Engine,’ Using AI To Turn Messy Business Inputs Into Structured Legal Workflows
Josef, the Australia-based legal automation platform, has launched a new capability it is calling the Rapid Ingestion Engine, which uses AI to convert unstructured business inputs — such as email threads, meeting notes and term sheets — into the structured data that...
Many New York Elites See Financial Surges, But Gains Were Uneven
The growth metrics spanned the full bell curve, and there were outliers in each direction, as the transactional market last year was unpredictable in the first half, and some countercyclical practices didn't perform as expected. The growth metrics spanned the...
Do’s and Don’ts for Running a Successful Pitch Meeting
Running pitch meetings with potential law firm clients is tricky. Here's Sally Schmidt's checklist for making the most of the opportunity. The post Do’s and Don’ts for Running a Successful Pitch Meeting appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
End Of An Era: Yale Booted From No. 1 Spot In Historic U.S. News Law School Rankings Shakeup
The U.S. News & World Report law school rankings are here, and let us be one of the first to say that lawyers and law students are going to be in an absolute tizzy over the state of the T14. This edition of the rankings brings us an historic shakeup at the very...
8th Circuit Judge Ralph Erickson to Take Senior Status
President Donald Trump elevated Erickson in 2017 to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit from a federal trial court in North Dakota. President Donald Trump elevated Erickson in 2017 to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit from a federal...
Some Law Schools Beyond the T14 See Major Shifts in US News Law School Rankings
Deans state that the rankings only offer a glimpse of what a law school has to offer. Deans state that the rankings only offer a glimpse of what a law school has to offer.
Yale Falls From First, UC Berkeley Drops Out of T14 in US News Law School Rankings
This year's law school rankings saw a handful of notable changes, drawing criticism from some industry observers. This year's law school rankings saw a handful of notable changes, drawing criticism from some industry observers.
This Judge Is Cartoonishly Evil
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What Disney film features a judge as the primary villain? Hint: Christopher Lloyd played the character and has said overtly evil characters, like this one, are “fun to play.” In the climax of the film,...
Sucks You Got Fired, It’s Saturday Night! — See Also
Pam Bondi’s Firing Gets The SNL Treatment: The Dow won’t stop the humor! Who Will Replace Bondi?: Expect to see more of Jeanine, Alina, and Harmeet. Georgetown Law Students Aren’t Looking Forward To Graduation: Hundreds are petitioning the school’s proposed changes....
Live Nation Calls Expert Witness in Antitrust Trial a Liar, Asks Judge to Strike Testimony
State attorneys general defended their witness, economist Rosa Abrantes-Metz, and said that if her trial testimony was ambiguous, confusing or misleading it was because Live Nation's attorneys asked her unclear questions. State attorneys general defended their...
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
What’s Changing For two decades federal loans functioned as something close to a guarantee that law school could be financially accessible. Even those facing modest salary outcomes could borrow what they needed, repay on an income-driven schedule, and utilize...
Battle Brewing To Replace Bondi
The battle to replace Pam Bondi is already underway. The former Attorney General’s picture is barely cold in the trashcan, and already her would-be replacements are jockeying to be the next lawyer to land headfirst in the rubbish, with only a pile of congressional...
The Best Law Schools For Government Law (2026)
Each year, thousands of students enter law school with their sights set not on Biglaw bonuses, but on public service. They’re drawn to careers in government, whether that means prosecuting crimes, shaping policy, protecting vulnerable populations, or enforcing the...
Rising Number Of Law Grads Getting More Time For The Bar Exam
One of the challenges of the bar exam, curses upon its name, is grabbing blindly at personal jurisdiction concepts you haven’t really thought about seriously since 1L year under timed conditions. This goes just as well for the elements of battery, the mirror image...
Pam Bondi Gets The SNL Treatment On Her Way Out The Door
Last week, Pam Bondi learned that life comes at you fast as she was dumped in the trash (weirdly, not a metaphor). The now-former Attorney General, whose tenure was already doing heavy lifting in the “controversial at best” category, has been roundly mocked since news...
Why ‘Helpful’ Legal AI Is Often The Least Trustworthy
Legal AI vendors talk about trust constantly. Transparent models. Responsible AI principles. Guardrails and disclosures. Yet many lawyers distrust legal AI not because it is unsafe or unethical, but because it feels inattentive. That distinction matters more than most...
Trump Team Calls Iran Power Plants ‘Legitimate Military Targets,’ Law Prof Calls That Theory ‘Idiocy’
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. This isn’t legal analysis. It’s idiocy. That would be an F on the bar exam. — Professor Ryan Goodman of NYU Law, who serves as co-editor-in-chief of Just Security, in comments given on X concerning the Trump...
Springtime Creativity and Copyright
Spring is a season of renewal—and for many businesses, it is also a season of marketing. Retailers roll out Easter promotions, manufacturers introduce seasonal packaging, and service providers refresh branding for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, and spring...
Suppose Portugal Did It
Suppose Portugal, instead of the United States, did it. Suppose Portugal announced that it wanted France to be its newest state. Governor Macron, and all that. How would the world react? Lunatic at the helm, maybe? Suppose Portugal said that it intended to take over...
Deepfakes And The Future Of Litigation: Are We Ready?
Deepfakes: they’re real and coming to our courtrooms. And they are going to change how we do things. But are our judges and us trial lawyers prepared? I earlier authored an article raising the issue whether the mushrooming creation of deepfakes would jeopardize our...
Associate Mistakes, Compensation Part of Opening Arguments in DLA Piper Pregnancy Bias Trial
DLA Piper and the former associate alleging pregnancy bias led to her termination gave opening statements to a federal jury Monday in New York as the trial for those bias claims began. DLA Piper and the former associate alleging pregnancy bias led to her...