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It’s A Good Time To Be A Biglaw Equity Partner
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data from the Wells Fargo Legal Specialty Group, how much are profits per equity partner up in the AmLaw 200? Hint: The six-month survey showed a strong performance in Biglaw (thanks...
‘Remarkable Failure’ By U.S. Attorney’s Office — See Also
They Can’t Even Prosecute A Sandwich!: Grand jurors weren’t too keen on imprisoning a man for throwing lunch. Employees Get Work Off Because Your Favorite English And Gym Teachers Are Getting Married: Truly a reason for celebration! Mental Health And Product...
Judge Grants DOJ’s Request to Argue Against Dismissal of Sugar Antitrust Actions
U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell allowed the U.S. Department of Justice to present oral arguments at a Sept. 29 dismissal hearing in class actions alleging price-fixing in the granulated sugar industry. U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell allowed the U.S....
From “Trial and Error to Results—An Associate’s View of Her AI-Powered Law Firm
Blackstone Law associate Lara Heckman talks about how AI has made her a better and faster attorney despite initial skepticism. Blackstone Law associate Lara Heckman talks about how AI has made her a better and faster attorney despite initial...
Class Action Over Speed Enforcement Camera Hits Red Light in State Appellate Court
“Simply put, subject to certain exceptions, an aggrieved individual must first exhaust any remedies within the administrative tribunal before seeking judicial relief, and the failure to exhaust is fatal to the plaintiff's lawsuit, Illinois Appellate Court Justice...
In the Clear on Click-to-Cancel? Not So Fast, Experts Say
“If you had been updating your subscription model in anticipation of the click-to-cancel rule, your best course of action is to complete the play, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough wrote in a note to clients. “If you had been updating your subscription...
Retirement for Attorneys: A New Chapter, Not an End: A Lawyer’s 3-Point Guide to Finding Joy in Your Next Act
In Spanish, the word for retirement is jubilación — a term that connotes joy and celebration. It’s a reminder that retirement can be a gratifying and inspiring transition. Unfortunately, not everyone shares this feeling of excited anticipation, especially those in...
How I Made Partner: When You Set a Goal, You Should Go for It,’ Says Suzy Orza of Shartsis Friese
"You need to have that drive, a clear vision of that goal you are working towards, to keep you motivated. I'm a goal-setter; anything I put into motion, I'll see through. So, when you set a goal, go for it. Trust your instincts." "You need to have that drive, a...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Judges in Two MDLs Order Lead Counsel to File Thousands of Unfiled Claims, Hagens Berman Accused of AI ‘Hallucinations’ in OnlyFans Case
LinkedIn for B2B Marketing: Why It Still Works and How to Amplify Your Strategy with Employee Engagement
For legal marketers LinkedIn remains a valuable social media platform in the toolbox. And despite the buzz around newer platforms or shifting algorithms, its role in marketing has only grown more central. For legal marketers LinkedIn remains a valuable social...
Mars Snacking Appoints New GC at ‘Generational Moment’
A pending merger would boost the Chicago-based business' revenue by about 50%. A pending merger would boost the Chicago-based business' revenue by about 50%.
Bench IQ, AI Startup Led By Former ROSS Cofounder to Understand Judges’ Decision Patterns, Raises $5.3M Seed
In February 2024, I wrote here about the launch of Bench IQ, a company that is using generative AI to provide comprehensive insights into the decision-making patterns of judges — based not just on their written rulings, but also their rulings from the bench and other...
Inflating Hours is Widespread, Lawyers Say After Associate’s Ban
The associate was banned from working as a lawyer due to inaccurate and misleading time records, which included one case of her billing for almost 23 hours in one day. The associate was banned from working as a lawyer due to inaccurate and misleading time...
Inflating Hours is Widespread, Say Lawyers After Irwin Mitchell Associate Ban
A variety of lawyers have spoken out on the issue saying that adding small amounts to billed hours is part of Big Law culture and needs to be addressed. A variety of lawyers have spoken out on the issue saying that adding small amounts to billed hours is part of...
How to Give Tough Feedback
Instead of going into full-on Godzilla mode when giving tough feedack, try something that actually helps people grow, says Merrilyn Astin Tarlton. Listen on Attorney at Work Today. The post How to Give Tough Feedback appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law...
‘Dark and Hopeless Place’: Suit Claims ChatGPT Helped Teen Plan Suicide
"The first rule of any AI has to be that AI has to prevent humans from being harmed," said Jay Edelson, founder of Edelson, who is representing the plaintiffs in the case against OpenAI. "The first rule of any AI has to be that AI has to prevent humans from...
Not The Help He Was Looking For — See Also
Former Biglaw Associate Detained By Cops, FBI: He recently asked for Trump’s help with a workplace racial discrimination dispute. Federal Judge Says Even High Schoolers Would Know Police Can’t Do This: The “Law and Order” crackdown is looking pretty lawless. Hey...
Fenwick & West Fights FTX Investors’ Bid to Revive Claims in Miami MDL Court
“Plaintiffs advanced the same theory that they bring against Fenwick, which is that Sullivan & Cromwell's immense resources, connections to regulators, expertise, and assistance were vital to perpetuating the scheme' by FTX, Fenwick & West alleged in the...
Former Chicago Supermarket Store Managers Can Proceed on Unpaid Overtime Payment Claims, Judge Rules
The court granted the plaintiffs' motion to move forward with two collective actions under the FLSA, one including 28 meat and bakery managers and a second including 76 deli and hot food managers, based on their similar factual and employment setting, collective size...
Highest Number of Law School Applicants Since 2011, Most Diverse Applicants in History
With 76,619 applicants applying to law school for the 2024-2025, it's nearly 8% higher than the 70,815 who applied during the pandemic boom. With 76,619 applicants applying to law school for the 2024-2025, it's nearly 8% higher than the 70,815 who applied during...
Senator Asks Chief Justice To Give A Damn About Cybersecurity
There are many words and phrases that could be used to describe the federal case management system. “Up-to-date” is not one of them. That’s why no one was surprised when PACER got hacked earlier this month. Who knows, maybe someone chucked “maga2024!” in the password...
Former Biglaw Associate Who Accused Partner Of Racial Slur Detained By D.C. Cops, FBI
A few weeks ago, former fifth-year associate went on LinkedIn and accused Covington of racial harassment. Now, he appears in an Instagram video detained by law enforcement as part of Trump’s D.C. takeover. Paul Bryant claimed that a partner in the D.C. office called...
Former Trump White House Attorney Preaches ‘Justifiable Paranoia’ For Critics Of The President
Last week, the Trump administration broke irony when it raided the home and office of John Bolton, former national security advisor and current critic of Donald Trump, for — wait for it — suspected wrongful possession of classified documents. The law enforcement...
ABA Warns Public About Scammers Posing As Immigration Lawyers
Taking advantage of people asking for help with immigration issues is low. Unfortunately, that isn’t enough to stop people from posing as immigration attorneys to take advantage of those in need. The ABA has taken note and sent out a warning to the public that...
Extreme Work Quotas: Wrong On Multiple Grounds In Today’s World
According to a recent Above the Law article by Kathryn Rubino, an AmLaw 100 firm recently announced that it expected its associates to work at least 2400 hours a year to be in “good standing.” Just when you thought Biglaw couldn’t get more tone deaf about work life...
Trump Attempt To SUE ALL THE JUDGES Crumbles As Trump Judge Calls Suit Fundamentally Stupid
(Photo by PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)As the Trump administration prepares to wrongfully deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia for the second time after apparently realizing they had no real case against him in court, the Maryland resident, unlike last time, was not...
Donald Trump’s ‘Flimsiest’ Attempt To Circumvent The Constitution
The Fed was designed to operate insulated from political pressure so that it can make tough decisions based on data and the long-term health of the economy, not the whims of any one president. This outrageous and unprecedented attempt to fire a member of the...
Without Clear Strategy, CMS’ $50B Rural Hospital Fund Risks Falling Short
The post Without Clear Strategy, CMS’ $50B Rural Hospital Fund Risks Falling Short appeared first on Above the Law.The post Without Clear Strategy, CMS’ $50B Rural Hospital Fund Risks Falling Short appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw’s Best In Energy Law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the most recent Vault Practice Area Ranking, which Biglaw firm is the best for Energy, Oil & Gas Law? Hint: The Texas-based firm also took the top spot in this category in last year’s...
Trump Steps On Texas v. Johnson, Tries To Make Flag Burning A Criminal Offense
After closely reading the Constitution, the Supreme Court informed us that the speech the First Amendment protects comes in many modes. Speech may look like an arm band worn to protest a war (Tinker v. Des Moines). Speech might even look like corporations throwing a...
Questions Remain Over Aluminum Smelter’s ‘Natural Disaster’ Reasoning for Closing, Layoffs, Judge Says
"The undisputed facts support multiple factors contributed to Magnitude 7's decision to curtail operations. Under these circumstances, the court finds that the closing of the Marston plant was an indirect result of the weather event at issue. As such, the natural...
Polsinelli Accuses Former Partner of Taking $1.5M Fee With Him Between Firms
According to the attorney being sued, the complaint comes in retaliation for his departure from the firm. According to the attorney being sued, the complaint comes in retaliation for his departure from the firm.
Crop-Protection Giant’s New CLO Calls Post ‘More Than a Job’
Jennifer Johnson is taking the legal reins of Corteva Agrisciences, an opportunity to combine her legal degree with a love for agriculture she fostered while working for a seed company years ago. Jennifer Johnson is taking the legal reins of Corteva...
‘Frankenstein Patchwork of Rules’: SEC Deluged With Ideas for Streamlining Executive Pay Disclosures
Since mandating "easily comprehensible" compensation tables more than 30 years ago, the commission has added a host of new disclosures, some of which create more confusion than clarity, critics say. Since mandating "easily comprehensible" compensation tables...
In or Near Georgia? Check Out the Solo & Small Firm Conference Sept. 18-19
I am often asked about the best legal tech conferences for solo and small firm lawyers. Having previously attended and spoken at the State Bar of Georgia’s law practice management conference, which is slated for Sept. 18-19, I can strongly recommend you check it out...
When Sanctions Fail: The Ovsiannikov Case and Why Enhanced Due Diligence Must Become a Compliance Standard
As geopolitical tensions escalate and global sanctions regimes become more aggressive, the Ovsiannikov case serves as a stark warning: checkbox compliance is no longer sufficient. Enhanced due diligence must become the operational standard — not just in banking, but...
Pass Through the Phantom Tollbooth of Case Management
Teddy Snyder | Does it feel like the players in your case are acting without rhyme or reason? Like Milo in 'The Phantom Tollbooth,' your job as a lawyer is to restore good decision-making and rational behavior. The post Pass Through the Phantom Tollbooth of Case...
New Suits Target Urgent Sale Claims: ‘Hurray, 25% Off Ends Today!’
Southwest Airlines, Skechers and Lenovo are among the companies hit by class actions alleging their messages contain a "false senses of urgency" in violation of Washington's Commercial Electronic Mail Act. Southwest Airlines, Skechers and Lenovo are among the...
ABA Council Adopts ‘Core Principles’ Explaining Why National Accreditation Is Essential
The newly created document was presented to Council by the Purposes of Accreditation working group amid recent criticism about its role as an accrediting agency. The newly created document was presented to Council by the Purposes of Accreditation working group...
‘Discovery Is Not a Fishing Expedition’: Dismissal in AI Copyright Case Highlights Dilemma
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer's dismissal last week of a direct infringement claim in a case against AI developers underscores the dilemma copyright-holders face in trying to prove their works were used to train AI models when the details of such training are...
007’s Deadliest Mission? Bond Trade Marks Under Fire in the UK and Europe
Boehmert & Boehmert and White & Case are among the firms behind trade mark holder Danjaq as the California company defends the James Bond brand in Europe and faces a second potential battle on the spy's home turf. Boehmert & Boehmert and White &...
Biglaw Firm Representing Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Today Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested Kilmar Abrego Garcia — poster boy for the Trump administration’s slapdash approach to deportations — with a plan to send him to (of all...
Be There For Your Baby’s Birth Or Do Paperwork — See Also
Never Too Young For Aggressive Negotiations: Quinn Emanuel, Kirkland and Young Conaway play dirty. They’ve Arrested Abrego Garcia Again: He just got back and now they’re trying to send him to Uganda. Trump Appeals Biglaw Executive Order Loss: He’s got people on the...
Insurer Seeks Declaratory Judgment Against Crematory Accused of Improperly Storing 100+ Bodies
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,900 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector. This...
‘Reasonably Calculated’ Civil Service Standard Divides State High Court
“This court looks to due process to determine the parameters for proper service,' and we have held that certified-mail service is sufficient only if it is reasonably calculated' to reach interested parties. This holding remains true today, Ohio Supreme Court Justice...
Deal Watch: Skadden Brokers Intel Public/Private Partnership Amid Big Week in Big Deals
It was another strong week in mega deals, including Skadden's work with Intel. It was another strong week in mega deals, including Skadden's work with Intel.
How Litera Is Building Deeper Lawyer-Client Relationships
Litera CEO Avaneesh MarwahaIt’s long been a mantra in legal tech: “Streamline the mundane tasks so lawyers can better focus on high-level work.” Indeed, attendees at this year’s ILTACON saw just how far the industry has come in this regard, with forward-thinking...
U.S. Appeals Court Denies Pauline Newman’s Bid To Challenge Suspension
Pauline Newman’s saga of keeping her enemies closer continues. Despite proving her capability with numerous mental evaluations, Supreme Court affirmations and highly visible lectures on the intricacies of IP, the US. Court of Appeals has maintained that she is unable...
ABA Invites Schools To Accept Law School Applicants Without Requiring LSAT Scores
No test, no problem! The LSAT has been the staple box to tick off if you want to get in to law school, but it hasn’t been a hard requirement for every school. The ABA is inviting law schools to laxen up the application requirements by inviting schools to give students...
The Biglaw Firm Bucking The Return To Office Trend
This [Husch Blackwell’s fully virtual office, The Link] is working. We figured it out. And I think that people who are most frustrated are the people who were so successful and then enjoyed some of the benefits of it, and now their companies and their firms are...
Donald Trump Goes On The Attack Over Blue Slips
The “blue slip” tradition, requiring home state senator approval for judicial nominees, is back in the news. If the tradition of getting senators to sign off on a president’s judicial nominees — potentially of another political party — seems like it’s from a bygone...
Skadden Advises Intel On Trump Deal, Because What Are A Few Obvious Conflicts Among Friends?
(Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images)Intel just agreed to give the federal government a roughly 10 percent ownership stake. It’s reportedly a common stock deal that binds the federal government to vote with the board unless the board is voting to undermine the...
Insurer Hit With Surge of Data Breach Class Actions
After Allianz publicly reported the data breach to the Office of the Maine Attorney General, the lawsuits began to pile up on July 28. Allianz allegedly began to send notice on Aug. 1 to inform those impacted by the breach. After Allianz publicly reported the...
Trump Eyes Lawsuit Over Blue Slips as Grassley Defends Senate Tradition
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump slammed the blue-slip process, which is not a formal Senate rule but a bipartisan tradition dating back more than 100 years. Trump complained the tradition has allowed Democratic senators to veto his picks for vacancies in blue and...
Abrego Garcia Being Wrongfully Deported AGAIN Because Trump Admin Too Scared To Go To Court
The Trump administration’s haphazard deportation scheme sent Kilmar Abrego Garcia to an El Salvadoran slave prison… by accident. OOPS! After a federal lawyer was forced to admit the mistake — because he didn’t want to lie to the court — the administration promptly...
What If Inflation Is The Big Issue In 2026?
Is it possible that inflation will be the big issue in 2026? Inflation was certainly a big issue in 2024, and it played against the Democrats. Might inflation now play against the Republicans? I’m thinking primarily of the price of essentials: food and electricity. I...
LexisNexis: Every Lawyer Will Have A Personalized AI Assistant
Even though ILTACON ended more than a week ago now, I am still digging out from the deluge of briefings and meetings I attended there. One of particular note was a media briefing with LexisNexis executives in which they provided further information on the company’s AI...
Of Course Trump Is Appealing His Final Biglaw Executive Order Loss
Donald Trump’s efforts to defend the executive orders targeting Biglaw firms that have earned his ire are loser cases. Four different district court judges from across the political spectrum have all ruled that EOs aimed at Perkins Coie, Jenner &...
Regulatory Shift Paves Way For AI-Driven Heart Disease Diagnosis
The post Regulatory Shift Paves Way For AI-Driven Heart Disease Diagnosis appeared first on Above the Law.The post Regulatory Shift Paves Way For AI-Driven Heart Disease Diagnosis appeared first on Above the Law.
GCs of PE-Backed Firms Frustrated Pay Isn’t Keeping Pace With Their Rising Influence
Nearly two-thirds of respondents to a new survey say they plan to seek new jobs this year—and a desire for better compensation and benefits is the biggest reason. Nearly two-thirds of respondents to a new survey say they plan to seek new jobs this year—and a...
As Some Tighten Attendance Rules, This Am Law 100 Firm Saw a 16-Fold Increase in Its Virtual Office Program
The Link, starting out with about 50 participants, now has surpassed 800 participants, including 250 attorneys—a mix of partners, associates and senior counsel. The Link, starting out with about 50 participants, now has surpassed 800 participants, including 250...
7 Questions In-House Counsel Must Ask Before Launching An AI Product
Launching an AI product without a rigorous in-house review is like sending a driverless car onto the highway without checking the brakes. It might work perfectly. Until it doesn’t. The most successful AI launches I’ve seen share a common thread: in-house counsel who...
Successful and Enforceable Brands Connect with the Consumer: Lessons from a Recent 10th Circuit Decision
Protectable rights are created the same way a successful brand is established — linking your Mark and your company's offering in the minds of the consumer is a must. The good news? Regardless of your company's size or marketing budget, this necessary connection can be...
ABA Invites More Law Schools to Seek Variance to Admit Students Without a Test Score
The vote comes after the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar voted in November to accept variances to Standard 503, allowing schools to request the ability to admit up to 100% of its students without an admissions test—a significant...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Make Time to Stay Interesting,’ Says Krishnan Padmanabhan of Winston & Strawn
"If I could give my younger self advice, I'd say: make time to stay interesting. It's easy to let the demands of the profession take over, but the hobbies and passions that make you who you are—those matter. It's not just about work-life balance, it's about...
Abrego Garcia Files Habeas Petition Blocking Hasty Deportation
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan filed the petition on Abrego Garcia's behalf, triggering the District of Maryland's habeas corpus standing order for all immigration cases before the court. The order prevents the federal government from deporting Abrego Garcia...
Elon Musk Settles $500M Lawsuit Over Withholding Former Employee Severance Package Money
One of the strangest things about appointing Elon Musk as the head of government spending efficiency is that he’s largely known for easily preventable and repeated company value loss. There’s that time Tesla stock plummeted because he smoked weed on the Joe Rogan...
Lawyers Hold Newborn For Ransom In Scheduling Dispute
In the grand tradition of turning every shred of human decency into a bargaining chip, a motion in a bankruptcy action seeks a filing extension from the court after the words “my wife is in the hospital being medically induced eight months into pregnancy” were...
Burden-Shifting in Closing Arguments Voids $10M Jury Verdict, State Appellate Court Rules
"We are disappointed by the fact that the city of Chicago has been on autopilot and has refused every opportunity to engage in any settlement discussions—they have not even attempted to offer any compensation to Mrs. Vaughn Harrell's family. It appears to be a major...
Legal Focus Groups v. Mock Trials: Similarities, Differences, and Purposes
Across legal studies, much has been made about the lack of research into real juries, due to legal constraints and the general sanctity of the jury deliberation process. Some scholars have referred to this dearth of research as the “jury-shaped hole.” However,...
Morning Docket: 08.25.25
* Federal government takes roughly 10 percent stake in Intel with Skadden’s help. Wonder if Skadden did it pro bono… [Bloomberg Law News] * Inmate moved out of low-security prison after publicly criticizing the idea of moving a convicted sex trafficker into the...
A Career in Personal Injury Law, If You Can Take It: Is PI Practice for You?
Susan Cohodes encourages aspiring PI lawyers to be honest about whether they're cut out for the rigors of personal injury practice — before it eats you up. The post A Career in Personal Injury Law, If You Can Take It: Is PI Practice for You? appeared first on...
Winners & Losers: Not All of Big Law Will Defy the Chaos
Studies indicate that much of Big Law has come through the economic and political volatility of the first half of 2025 in good shape, but a good chunk of it has not, writes The Global Lawyer. Studies indicate that much of Big Law has come through the economic...
4 Problems Rocket Matter’s Advanced Law Firm Reporting Tools Help Solve
Rocket Matter Product Spotlight | Solve law firm reporting problems with Rocket Matter. Track matter budgets, analyze KPIs, and optimize workflows. Boost your firm profit. The post 4 Problems Rocket Matter’s Advanced Law Firm Reporting Tools Help Solve appeared first...
No Matter How Biglaw Firm Spins It, 2400 Is A Lot Of Hours — See Generally
King & Spalding Wants Associates To Account for 2,400 Hours: You only need 1,950 billable hours so, um that’s a lot of busy work. All Biglaw Practice Groups Are Not Created Equal: Especially not if you want to work from home. Biglaw’s Cracking The Whip: When it...
Supreme Court Just ‘Calvinball Jurisprudence With A Twist,’ Writes Justice Jackson
“Sooner or later, all our games turn into Calvinball,” Calvin once said of textualism and originalism. Actually, he was talking about a football game gone off the rails, but the sentiment fits right-wing legal philosophy just as well. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has...
The 3 Best Reasons to Use Visual Matter Management to Run Your Law Practice
David and Karen Skinner | When you get your to-do list out of your head and into a visual system where everyone can see it, your practice will flourish. The post The 3 Best Reasons to Use Visual Matter Management to Run Your Law Practice appeared first on Articles,...
The Waiting Game: Associates Left Hanging (Yet Again) On Special Bonuses
Today is August 22. It’s been two full business weeks since Milbank announced that it would be handing out special bonuses to associates ($6,000 to $25,000, based on class year). Other midsize and boutique firms have already stepped in to award summer bonuses to their...
Leveraging CLEs To Build Your Professional Reputation
Getty ImagesAs we transition into the second part of our series, “The Strategic Value of Presenting a CLE,” we shift our focus from the mechanics of crafting a CLE to the broader, strategic advantages that come with presenting one. The foundational work done in Part 1...
Trump Administration Suddenly Understands Laws Protecting Classified Documents Now That It Can Be Used Against His Political Enemies
Early this morning, FBI director Kash Patel cheekily posted on social media “NO ONE is above the law…@FBI agents on mission” as raids were conducted on the Maryland home and Washington, D.C. office of John Bolton, Donald Trump’s national security adviser in his first...
Former Trump Judge Recommended For Disbarment
Just over a year ago, former Trump-appointed federal judge Joshua Kindred suddenly resigned from the District of Alaska bench, only four years into his lifetime appointment. Pretty quickly, it was obvious there were shocking allegations against the jurist. According...
Elite Biglaw Firm Makes Waves With $3.7B Revenue In First Year Post-Merger
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. In our first year as a merged firm, we have delivered strong results while making important investments in our business, including reshaping the firm to ensure we are optimally positioned to meet client needs....
Could Small Cash Prizes Motivate People To Be Healthier? Investors Say Yes
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The Best Summer Associate Program
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the latest Vault ranking, which Biglaw firm took the top spot for best Summer Associate program? Hint: The LA-based firm with 18 offices in eight different countries also took the top...
Where The Hell Are Bonuses? — See Also
“Special” Bonuses Lose Their Spark The Longer You Wait: Where is the money?! Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Salary Increase: A very timely article. Now Trump Cares About Protecting Classified Documents: It only matters when it makes him look bad. Justice Jackson Has...
Mediation Special Issue COMING SOON
Coming December 2025 The Mediation Special Issue Attorney at Law Magazine has opened submissions for its all-digital 2025 Mediation Issue, highlighting ADR professionals across the nation. Want to Participate? Complete the form below or contact us at...
Judge on 9,500 Unfiled Depo-Provera Cases: ‘Get Busy With That’
At a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, of the Northern District of Florida, told lawyers that although there were now 932 lawsuits filed over Depo-Provera, another 9,571 remained unfiled. At a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge M. Casey...
Judge on 9,500 Unfiled Depo-Provera Cases: ‘Get Busy With That’
At a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, of the Northern District of Florida, told lawyers that although there were now 932 lawsuits filed over Depo-Provera, another 9,571 remained unfiled. At a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge M. Casey...
Starbucks GC Brad Lerman on Leadership, Listening and the Gift of Honest Feedback
Known for his calm demeanor and steady hand, Lerman says experience and humility are what legal teams need most from a leader—especially when the stakes are high. “It's like flying through turbulence, he said. “You want the pilot to say, It's going to be fine,' not...
$500M Suit Settled: Musk Reaches Agreement With Laid-Off Twitter Workers
In a joint filing, the parties said "The finalized settlement agreement will include a proposed distribution of funds to the members of the settlement class(es). If the district court approves the proposed distribution, the agreement will resolve the litigation in its...
$500M Suit Settled: Musk Reaches Agreement With Laid-Off Twitter Workers
In a joint filing, the parties said "The finalized settlement agreement will include a proposed distribution of funds to the members of the settlement class(es). If the district court approves the proposed distribution, the agreement will resolve the litigation in its...
Ohio’s Advisory Committee Should Recommend Eliminating the ABA as Accrediting Body
America Legal First and co-counsel wrote a letter Tuesday to the Supreme Court of Ohio's Advisory Committee asking that the ABA "play no role in the process of accrediting Ohio law schools." America Legal First and co-counsel wrote a letter Tuesday to the...
Ohio’s Advisory Committee Should Recommend Eliminating the ABA as Accrediting Body
America Legal First and co-counsel wrote a letter Tuesday to the Supreme Court of Ohio's Advisory Committee asking that the ABA "play no role in the process of accrediting Ohio law schools." America Legal First and co-counsel wrote a letter Tuesday to the...
Small Gaming Firm Challenges Musk’s xAI in Trademark Dispute
"The heart of these cases is what exactly is the trademark the company is trying to protect," said Shubha Ghosh, the director of Syracuse University College of Law's intellectual property law institute, who is not involved in the litigation. "The heart of these...
Small Gaming Firm Challenges Musk’s xAI in Trademark Dispute
"The heart of these cases is what exactly is the trademark the company is trying to protect," said Shubha Ghosh, the director of Syracuse University College of Law's intellectual property law institute, who is not involved in the litigation. "The heart of these...
Gorsuch Complains Lower Courts Aren’t Following Justices’ Emergency Docket ‘Precedent’
"Lower court judges may sometimes disagree with this Court's decisions, but they are never free to defy them," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in a partial concurrence joined by Justice Brett Kavanaugh. "Lower court judges may sometimes disagree with this Court's...
Gorsuch Complains Lower Courts Aren’t Following Justices’ Emergency Docket ‘Precedent’
"Lower court judges may sometimes disagree with this Court's decisions, but they are never free to defy them," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in a partial concurrence joined by Justice Brett Kavanaugh. "Lower court judges may sometimes disagree with this Court's...
ABA Pauses Vote on Experiential Learning Proposal
The organization received overwhelming opposition to its recent proposal to raise the experiential learning requirement. The organization received overwhelming opposition to its recent proposal to raise the experiential learning requirement.
ABA Pauses Vote on Experiential Learning Proposal
The organization received overwhelming opposition to its recent proposal to raise the experiential learning requirement. The organization received overwhelming opposition to its recent proposal to raise the experiential learning requirement.
Litigation Trends to Watch: Claims Surge Over Cargo Losses, E. Coli Outbreak and Ransomware Attack
Here are some noteworthy litigation patterns surfaced by the Law.com Radar platform this week. Here are some noteworthy litigation patterns surfaced by the Law.com Radar platform this week.









































































