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Courts, Lawyers Press On With Business as SoCal Wildfires Rage
Wind-driven wildfires in Los Angeles County detroyed the homes of two courts of appeal justices and forced an unknown number of court workers, jurors, judicial officers and attorneys to evacuate. Wind-driven wildfires in Los Angeles County detroyed the homes of...
Law Firms Close Southern California Offices Amid Devastating Wildfires
Several Big Law firms have operations in areas of Santa Monica that are under an evacuation warning due to the Palisades Fire. 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...
Spouse Of MAGA Judge Gets Nod For Top DOJ Position
A real 'MAGA warrior.' The post Spouse Of MAGA Judge Gets Nod For Top DOJ Position appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Who was selected by Donald Trump to be the...
Discrimination Lawsuit Turns To The Right — See Also
Scratch The Stuff About Gangsta Rap...I'm A Veteran: William Brown changes the framing of his lawsuit. Republicans Are Mad At The ABA's Diversity Standards: Any mention seems to be too much. About The Lawyer Of The Year...: New congratulations are in order! Math Makes...
Khan Defends FTC Tenure, Does Not Address Post-Inauguration Plans
"It's humbling to realize what we've achieved in such a short time, and this extraordinarily level of impact from this small a team is virtually unheard of in government," Khan said. "This work, though, is far from over, and the FTC must remain vigilant, agile, and...
J.D. Vance Campaign Finance Challenge Leads December Supreme Court Petition Roundup
The high court also docketed a $1.6 billion RICO claim against Samsung and Exxon's lawsuit over the Cuban revolution. 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...
How Can Employers Manage Rising Healthcare Costs In 2025?
Multiple reports indicate that employers can expect rising healthcare costs in 2025. To address these costs, employers are holding their vendor partners accountable and evaluating their health plan and PBM partners. The post How Can Employers Manage Rising Healthcare...
The Power of List Making
Meyling Ly | Start a "Done-List" to track your accomplishments and be prepared to show your value. The post The Power of List Making appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Keeping a Done-List list makes it easier to advocate for yourself —...
NASDAQ Beats Back Investor Claims of Bias Against Minority-Owned Businesses
U.S. District Judge Hector Gonzalez of the Eastern District of New York dropped the case on jurisdictional grounds, pointing out that the plaintiff—Trident Capital Group Fund I LLC—is just a shareholder in the sponsor of one of the merging companies. U.S....
Charlie Adelson Pushes For Resentencing On Two Counts In Dan Markel Murder Case
Everyone deserves due process. The post Charlie Adelson Pushes For Resentencing On Two Counts In Dan Markel Murder Case appeared first on Above the Law.After Dan Markel was murdered in 2014, the legal battle to bring his killers and their accomplices to justice has...
H&R Block Accused of Negligence in Data Breach Suit
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
Apple Disputes ‘Efforts to Manufacture’ Imaging Sensor Claims Against iPhone 15 Technology
An undisclosed agreement between the parties appears to be a sticking point as to whether the plaintiff could pursue the allegations. 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...
‘Old Home Week’: Justice Breyer Hears Challenge to Cruise Ship Ordinance in 1st Circuit
Breyer, as chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit from 1990 to 1994, was involved in the design of the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse 30 years ago. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent...
DOJ Adds New Plaintiffs In Antitrust Suit Accusing Landlords Of Price Fixing Rent
Cost of living is going up. DOJ has some suspicions on what's causing it. The post DOJ Adds New Plaintiffs In Antitrust Suit Accusing Landlords Of Price Fixing Rent appeared first on Above the Law.Cost of living is going up. DOJ has some suspicions on what's causing...
Snow-Related Court Delays Are No Match For Lawyers Who Worked During COVID
They're used to getting important work done remotely. The post Snow-Related Court Delays Are No Match For Lawyers Who Worked During COVID appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.My...
Big Company Insiders See Tech-Related Disputes in 2025
Concerns over cybersecurity, data privacy and artificial intelligence abound in Baker McKenzie's annual survey of 600 senior legal and risk professionals from companies with more than $500 million in revenue. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Big Company Insiders See Tech-Related Disputes Teed Up for 2025
Concerns over cybersecurity, data privacy and artificial intelligence abound in Baker McKenzie's annual survey of 600 senior legal and risk professionals from companies with more than $500 million in revenue. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Persuasive: Facebook Successfully Questions MDL Guardrails
Facebook secured a sought-after remand that removes a sex trafficking lawsuit from the state's multidistrict litigation purview. 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...
Signaling Growth Goals, Some Law Firms Promote Record Partner Classes
“It's fair to say that most law firms feel a strategic imperative to grow their size and profitability in 2025, explained Kent Zimmermann, principal at legal strategy outfit Zeughauser Group. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
Donald Trump Demands SCOTUS Do Him A Favor Though
Two favors, actually. The post Donald Trump Demands SCOTUS Do Him A Favor Though appeared first on Above the Law.(Photographer: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post/Bloomberg via Getty Images)The once and future president is breaking shit in all the courts at once. He’s...
How to Litigate Before the EU’s Top Court, the European Court of Justice
Brussels-based partners at elite law firms including Gibson Dunn and White & Case—who have acted for multinationals such as Google and Microsoft—share their Do's and Don'ts for litigating the biggest cases at the European Court of Justice. Brussels-based...
Biglaw Associate Files Discrimination Lawsuit Alleging He Was Fired Because He Doesn’t ‘Endorse The Same Leftist Worldview’
He says the firm discriminated against him because he's a military veteran. The post Biglaw Associate Files Discrimination Lawsuit Alleging He Was Fired Because He Doesn’t ‘Endorse The Same Leftist Worldview’ appeared first on Above the Law.Last year, news broke about...
After Solving Problems for Presidents, Ron Klain Now Applying Legal Prowess to Helping Airbnb Overturn NYC Ban
"I mean having people stay in your home is as old as the American Republic itself. The preamble to our Constitution was written in a home stay by Alexander Hamilton," Airbnb Chief Legal Officer Ron Klain said during a recent Berkeley Law webinar. Ronald Klain...
How Much Does It Cost To Start A Law Firm: A Guide for New Solo Practitioners
How much does it cost to start a law firm? We asked a few experts. Key Takeaways Starting a New Solo Law Firm? In case you hadn’t noticed, a lot of those new lawyers who can’t find jobs are hanging out a solo shingle. Add to that those lawyers with experience who have...
Above The Law’s Official 2024 Lawyer Of The Year Brought Meaningful Change To Chambers For Law Clerks
An incredibly deserving advocate for law clerks is taking home the honorary title of Lawyer of the Year. The post Above The Law’s Official 2024 Lawyer Of The Year Brought Meaningful Change To Chambers For Law Clerks appeared first on Above the Law.An incredibly...
The Staggering Cost Of Law Firm Data Breaches: Protecting Your Firm
Understanding the actual cost of a data breach will only help firms realize the critical importance of maintaining current cybersecurity measures. The post The Staggering Cost Of Law Firm Data Breaches: Protecting Your Firm appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note:...
Judges Decide Clarence Thomas Was Just Confused When He Didn’t Report All That Money
Statutes are hard. The post Judges Decide Clarence Thomas Was Just Confused When He Didn’t Report All That Money appeared first on Above the Law.Statutes are hard. The post Judges Decide Clarence Thomas Was Just Confused When He Didn’t Report All That Money appeared...
Alexi Says Its New AI Tool for Litigators Is Capable of Advanced Legal Reasoning
The Toronto-based company Alexi, whose platform provides AI-driven tools for litigators, said today that it has launched an “advanced legal reasoning” capability that will “elevate litigators’ capacity to analyze and understand the full complexities of issues and...
Legal Departments Dinged for Acquiescing to Rate Hikes That ‘Defy Gravity’
Thomson Reuters' newly released State of the Legal Market report says 2024 was "an incredibly successful year for firms from a rate-setting perspective." Thomson Reuters' newly released State of the Legal Market report says 2024 was "an incredibly successful...
The Nvidia CEO’s Keynote At CES: What It Means For Legal
As AI continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, should the legal profession consider how these changes could redefine its core functions and values? The post The Nvidia CEO’s Keynote At CES: What It Means For Legal appeared first on Above the Law.Nvidia CEO Jensen...
Republicans Say ABA’s Diversity Revision Doesn’t Go Far Enough
For them, any mention of race would go too far. The post Republicans Say ABA’s Diversity Revision Doesn’t Go Far Enough appeared first on Above the Law.Pictured: A potential lawsuitThe ABA has been struggling with diversity on several fronts. On one hand, they’re...
Trump Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Halt Sentencing
The emergency application asks the high court to consider whether presidential immunity extends to a president-elect. The emergency application asks the high court to consider whether presidential immunity extends to a president-elect.
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: In Mass Arb Fight, Judge Goes After Keller Postman, Jenner & Block. Could Boeing Be Sued Over South Korea Plane Crash?
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Being First is Important
Every January brings a burden to each of us: New Year’s Resolutions! Many of these resolutions include “firsts” that we try to implement throughout the new year (or typically… just through the first few weeks of the new year). This January, you may notice that this is...
Morning Docket: 01.08.25
* North Carolina Supreme Court threatens to overturn election result by tossing 60,000 votes to protect the losing Republican candidate. Maybe this is why the judiciary lacks credibility, Mr. Chief Justice? [AP News] * Filing says Rudy has to forfeit Yankees...
Amid Race for Top Talent, Latham Focuses on Lateral Integration
The firm's integration program is a case study of the time and resources that some firms take to integrate lateral partners. L-R: Arlene Chow, Steven Feldman, and Danielle Conley of Latham & Watkins. Courtesy photos News The firm's integration program is a...
Asking for Business: The Art of Business Development for Lawyers
Jay Harrington | Being more proactive in your business development creates a win-win for yourself and your contacts. The post Asking for Business: The Art of Business Development for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Shying...
Justice Bob Edmunds: Teach Your 1Ls Well
Justice Bob Edmunds: Teach Your 1Ls Well By Bob Friedman Former NC Supreme Court Justice Bob Edmunds asked his High Point University School of Law 1L legal writing class if they’d ever heard of “The Paper Chase.” One student quickly found the 1973 movie on Google....
Judge Ashleigh Parker: Being Present
“My heart and passion are in the courtroom. It’s where I feel as though I touch the families and the lives of individuals the most,” said Judge Ashleigh Parker, 10th District Court judge in Wake County who also serves as the lead child support judge. “I have my two...
NC State Bar Rolls Out Cybersecurity Self-Assessment
“There is no correct answer to the questions, ‘How much cybersecurity does my law firm need?’ or ‘How much should I spend on cybersecurity?’ There is no one size fits all,” said Peter Bolac, the new executive director of the North Carolina State Bar. The State Bar and...
Louis A. Di Filippo: Both Sides of the Equation
The numbers just didn’t add up for Louis A. Di Filippo. After the Raleigh native earned his undergraduate degree in economics from NC State University, he calculated that a career in business and finance was not the correct answer. While the field made logical sense...
Whitaker & Hamer: Everyday People’s Legal Needs
Judica Country Radio which airs on 106.1 FM TALK in Raleigh on Saturday afternoons, “is meant for the average person with everyday legal needs,” said Garner attorney Joshua Whitaker, who co-hosts the show with Whitaker & Hamer law firm partner, Joe Hamer. “We end...
Troy Shelton: Telling a Persuasive Story
Raleigh appellate attorney Troy Shelton can imagine himself ridin’ his horse into town, six-guns a blazin’. “I tell clients I’m a hired gun. I’m a mercenary.” Shelton has spent most of his career practicing appellate law. He is an NC Bar board-certified appellate...
Raleigh Divorce Lawyer Kathleen Murphy Is Regular Guest on Nancy Grace
A Microsoft executive and father of four was gunned down in 2022. It was a murder-for-hire hit orchestrated by his ex-wife with whom he was in a bitter custody battle. Raleigh divorce attorney Kathleen Murphy talked about the case on Nancy Grace’s podcast, “Crime...
Bring in a Life Care Planner and/or Vocational Consultant Early in Litigation
Plaintiff and defense attorneys sometimes wait too long to bring a life care planner or a forensic vocational expert into litigation because they are unsure if or when to retain the services of this kind of an expert or what it may cost. Attorneys should contact a...
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Saved?
As I presented my quarterly Capital Markets Review last year, I noticed that projections of future Federal budget deficits all had an endnote—they could change depending on the expiration of President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) at the end of 2025. In other...
Lost Household Services in Lost Wages Projections
When an attorney hires a forensic economist for a personal injury or wrongful death case, it’s usually because the case involves lost earnings. A plaintiff’s attorney needs an economist to do a projection of the client’s lost wages, while a defense attorney needs a...
How I Made Partner: ‘Avoid Getting Stuck in a Moment,’ Says Federico Cuadra Del Carmen of Baker McKenzie
"The job is hard and the learning curb is steep. You won't get things 100% right the first time you do them. But, as long as you take the time to understand why, you will get better. Avoid getting stuck in a moment. Run the post-mortem, take the lesson, and move on to...
DOJ, 10 State AGs File Amended Antitrust Complaint Against RealPage and Big Landlords
The amended complaint alleges RealPage coordinated with big landlord companies in an unlawful scheme to decrease competition among landlords and force tenants to pay higher rents for apartment housing. The amended complaint alleges RealPage coordinated with big...
Looks Like Someone Is Willing To Hold Rudy Giuliani Accountable
Stonewalling discovery is generally frowned upon. The post Looks Like Someone Is Willing To Hold Rudy Giuliani Accountable appeared first on Above the Law.Stonewalling discovery is generally frowned upon. The post Looks Like Someone Is Willing To Hold Rudy Giuliani...
Your Money Or Your Rights — See Also
Democratic Boutique Firm Gives Its Attorneys An Arbitration Clause Or No Pay Raise Ultimatum: Unexpected development from the Elias Law Group. Boutiques Are Booming: There's opportunity out there for lawyers willing to take it. Law Firms On The Other Hand: Things are...
How We Won: BraunHagey’s $56M Trademark Win Over Molson Coors Upheld by 9th Circuit
An appellate panel last week rejected the beer giant's challenge of a 2022 jury verdict in favor of San Diego County's Stone Brewing. Lead counsel Noah Hagey says the decision is a road map for future “reverse confusion cases. Hi there.The email you just opened,...
ExxonMobil Sues California AG Bonta, Environmental Groups for Advanced Recycling ‘Smear Campaign’
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your...
‘I’ve Had a Lot of Fun With Opinions’: A Look Back at 10 Quintessential Opening Lines From Vice Chancellor Glasscock
In nearly 14 years on the Delaware Court of Chancery, Glasscock has tied the specifics of cases to literary references, movies, historical events or anecdotes about life in the state's southernmost county—even occasionally including jabs at his own writing. Hi...
What Lawyers Can Learn From CES 2025: Trends That Matter
As always, CES demonstrates that, as technology advances at warp speed, legal professionals cannot afford to lag behind. The post What Lawyers Can Learn From CES 2025: Trends That Matter appeared first on Above the Law.Attendees at CES at the Las Vegas Convention...
‘Issue of First Impression’: New York Judge Clears Coinbase Appeal Amid Crypto Regulatory Clash
“The significance of a crypto-asset's digital ecosystem to the Howey analysis, particularly as a point of contrast with collectibles or other commodities, is a difficult issue of first impression for the Second Circuit, U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled...
Cozen O’Connor Accused of Overbilling, Duplicate Work
The client paid Cozen O'Connor a little more than $210,000 for legal services, but ceased payment for new invoices because of the alleged breach of contract, according to the complaint. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent...
5 Fretzin Hacks When Attempting Legal Business Development
Winging it is not a strategy. The post 5 Fretzin Hacks When Attempting Legal Business Development appeared first on Above the Law.Winging it is not a strategy. The post 5 Fretzin Hacks When Attempting Legal Business Development appeared first on Above the Law.
Pittsburgh Jury Tries to Award $22M Against J&J in Talc Case Despite Handing Up Defense Verdict
The jury determined that Johnson & Johnson was negligent and that the company intentionally misrepresented the safety of its talc products but that those factors did not cause Lee's cancer. The jury then went on to make a determination on punitive damages, despite...
A&O Shearman Lost 15 Asia Partners in a Year
Three of the 15 partners who left the practice in Asia were legacy Shearman & Sterling partners. Some departees also left the legacy practices after the merger was voted through but before the merger went live in May last year. Hi there.The email you just...
The Flexible Future Of Legal: Why ALSPs Are More Than ‘Alternative’
They bring flexibility, expertise, and innovation to the table. The post The Flexible Future Of Legal: Why ALSPs Are More Than ‘Alternative’ appeared first on Above the Law.They bring flexibility, expertise, and innovation to the table. The post The Flexible Future Of...
Obvious Disagreement
2025 is off to a rip-roaring start in the world of patent law! The post Obvious Disagreement appeared first on Above the Law.Welcome to 2025, which I hope will be a year of accomplishment and good health for the entire ATL readership. As patent litigation aficionados,...
CFPB Finalizes Rule Removing Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The agency estimated the rule will remove more than $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of about 15 million Americans. 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...
‘Don’t F– With Me in My Court:’ Texas Judge in Hot Water
A public admonishment and additional education order was given to a district criminal court judge who acknowledged having only two months' experience in criminal law. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Special Counsel Jack Smith Prepares Final Report as Trump Opposes Its Release
"The Attorney General will decide whether any portion of the report should be released to the public," Smith's office wrote in a federal court filing. "The Attorney General has not yet determined how to handle the report volume pertaining to this case." Hi...
Judge Cannon Is Back On Her Bullshit
Come TF on Aileen. The post Judge Cannon Is Back On Her Bullshit appeared first on Above the Law.Aileen CannonThis morning, a US District judge ordered the attorney general of the United States to violate federal law. That judge was of course Aileen Cannon, who has...
Appeals Court Rejects Trump Attempt to Delay Friday Sentencing
Associate Justice Ellen Gesmer of the Appellate Division, First Department denied the defense petition for emergency relief following oral arguments. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Sonia Sotomayor Gets A School Named In Her Honor
She's the third female SCOTUS justice to have a public elementary school bearing her name. The post Sonia Sotomayor Gets A School Named In Her Honor appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by ERIN SCHAFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature,...
Elite Boutique Getting Slammed By Associates Over Mandatory Arbitration Agreement
Guess those progressive values don't apply to the firm. The post Elite Boutique Getting Slammed By Associates Over Mandatory Arbitration Agreement appeared first on Above the Law.Listen… mandatory arbitration agreements are garbage. They invariably favor established ...
Giuliani Bumstumbles Into Contempt And Sanctions In Freeman/Moss Case
Amazing career arc. The post Giuliani Bumstumbles Into Contempt And Sanctions In Freeman/Moss Case appeared first on Above the Law.It’s hard to tell if Rudy Giuliani is playing dumb, or if he’s lost his everloving mind. How else to explain the guy who used to run the...
Introducing The 2024 Solo And Small Firm Compensation Report! [Sponsored]
From total compensation to origination fees, we’re benchmarking lawyer pay with input from over 750 respondents. The post Introducing The 2024 Solo And Small Firm Compensation Report! appeared first on Above the Law.Most of the nation’s lawyers work in small law...
New Firm Highlights The Bright Future For Litigation Boutiques
Nagy Wolfe Appleton LLP launches as boutique firms flex muscle. The post New Firm Highlights The Bright Future For Litigation Boutiques appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)Tibor Nagy isn’t a stranger to the boutique law firm life. A...
Over 300 Organizations Call On New Congress To Safeguard And Strengthen Medicaid
Families USA led a letter urging the new Congress, which was sworn in on Jan. 3, to protect Medicaid. The post Over 300 Organizations Call On New Congress To Safeguard And Strengthen Medicaid appeared first on Above the Law.In a new letter, 344 organizations urged the...
Law Firms Face Uncertain Economic Future In 2025
After a great 2024, firms can either come back to reality or ride the coming storm to greater heights. The post Law Firms Face Uncertain Economic Future In 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.The newly released 2025 Report on the State of the US Legal Market,...
AI-Powered Tool Launches to Help New York Tenants Enforce their Repair Rights
Housing Court Answers, a nonprofit tenants’ rights organization in New York City, today launched Roxanne, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered tool created to help tenants navigate issues related to housing repairs. Developed in partnership with New York University School...
AI-Powered Tool Launches to Help New York Tenants Enforce their Repair Rights
Housing Court Answers, a nonprofit tenants’ rights organization in New York City, today launched Roxanne, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered tool created to help tenants navigate issues related to housing repairs. Developed in partnership with New York University School...
Morning Docket: 01.07.24
* Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court as part of the "find out" phase. [CNN] * Exxon claims green interests defamed the company in disparaging its recycling efforts ruining its existing reputation as a paragon of environmental causes. [Law360] * DOJ says state bar...
Report from Thomson Reuters and Georgetown Law Says 2024 Was the Beginning of the End for the Traditional Law Firm Business Model
In their annual report on the state of the U.S. legal market, Thomson Reuters and the Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession at Georgetown Law say that 2024 was a pivotal year for law firms, marking the beginning of the end for the traditional law firm business...
Setting Up An All-Mac Law Office
Brett Burney tells how you can set up Mac law office: hardware, software, using Microsoft and PDFs, and cloud-based services. Key Takeaways Brett Burney’s primer on what you’ll need to go “all Mac” is an Attorney at Work classic must-read. And for those who wonder...
Annual Legal Fee Increases: 5 Ways to Make It Easier
Process Improvement Tips | Essential steps to ensure your annual legal fee increases are thoughtful, fair and easy to implement. The post Annual Legal Fee Increases: 5 Ways to Make It Easier appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.If you’re...
Hope You Enjoyed Hybrid — See Also
Sullivan & Cromwell Brings Back 5 Days In Office: Nice while it lasted. Biglaw Firm Goes Above Market: Dechert shows their highest billers some appreciation! "Dangerous" Rhetoric Won't Stop Judge Merchan From Doing His Job: Retroactive presidential immunity seems...
Merchan Rejects Trump’s Bid to Delay Manhattan Sentencing
Manhattan Acting Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan denied a defense request to stay sentencing pending appeal. The defense team is now asking a mid-level appeals court to find the judge does not have the jurisdiction to issue rulings on presidential immunity...
High-Low Settlement Agreement ‘Does Not Alone Establish Bias:’ State High Court Affirms $20M Med Mal Verdict
"In the instant case, it appears Hanlon sought to cross-examine Loucraft regarding the high-low agreement, claiming it biased him and caused him to change his testimony. How his testimony changed, or why it would change based on a high-low agreement, is, however, not...
There’s A New President Of The LSAC
From dean to LSAC president. The post There’s A New President Of The LSAC appeared first on Above the Law.From dean to LSAC president. The post There’s A New President Of The LSAC appeared first on Above the Law.
Carlos Ortiz Retiring After 35-Year Run as GC of Goya Foods
Goya says it has 4,000 employees and is the nation's largest Hispanic-owned food company. 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...
‘There’s a Ticking Clock in This Case’: Giuliani Held in Contempt in Defamation Enforcement Litigation
U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman said he would draw adverse inferences in the case, as well as bar Giuliani from introducing evidence as part of a homestead proceeding attempting to show that his Florida condo was his primary home. U.S. District Court Judge...
Winter Storm Triggers US Court Closures in DC Metro Area and Midwest
"My general reaction is that in the post-COVID world, courts and lawyers handle delays and closures pretty well," said Michael Sklaire, co-managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig's Northern Virginia office. "My general reaction is that in the post-COVID world,...
‘Not a Regulatory Gray Area’: CFTC Secures $5M Settlement From Gemini
“For the CFTC to fold on a case like this for only a $5 million settlement is indicative of a much more dovish stance, said Joe Doll, general counsel for Magic Eden, who is not involved in the matter. “For the CFTC to fold on a case like this for only a $5...
Proskauer, Cleary, O’Melveny, Sidley Add Laterals, as New Year Opens With Movement
Several laterals landed in corporate practices, while some firms added former GCs. 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...
Serial Harasser Gets Disbarred For The Second Time
Let's hope this is the last! The post Serial Harasser Gets Disbarred For The Second Time appeared first on Above the Law.The last time we mentioned Rob Kearney, we hoped that the outrage (over him sexually harassing his pupils) would translate to a more serious...
CFPB Alleges Berkshire Hathaway Subsidiary Originated Unaffordable Housing Loans
Vanderbilt's internal model for underwriting loans provided borrowers unrealistic expectations of monthly living expenses, the Consumer Financial Protect Bureau alleged in the complaint. Vanderbilt's internal model for underwriting loans provided borrowers...
Ex-Jenkens & Gilchrist Lawyer Convicted in Tax Shelter Scheme is Among Biden’s Commutations
Paul Daugerdas, a former Jenkens & Gilchrist tax lawyer, had been serving a 15-year sentence in prison in New York after he was convicted in connection with designing, marketing and implementing a fraudulent tax shelter scheme. Hi there.The email you just...
Corporate Disclosure Law Enjoys ‘Presumption of Constitutionality,’ Feds Tell Justices
The U.S. Department of Justice has urged the Supreme Court to lift a lower court order blocking the Corporate Transparency Act. The U.S. Department of Justice has urged the Supreme Court to lift a lower court order blocking the Corporate Transparency...
Biglaw Firms Budgeting Millions, Using ‘Entire Teams’ To Secure Top Lateral Partner Talent
Biglaw firms are willing to spend big bucks to recruit and retain top partners. The post Biglaw Firms Budgeting Millions, Using ‘Entire Teams’ To Secure Top Lateral Partner Talent appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the...
In Defense Of Intelligence
In the case of the billionaire tech bros and the MAGA masses, who will win? The post In Defense Of Intelligence appeared first on Above the Law.This year is gonna be fun after all!For years, folks on the left criticized intelligence. If you preferred that people write...
How We Won: Samsung Defeats Data Breach Class Action
Not all data is created equal, and the information stolen in this case is "too mundane" or readily available online to significantly increase an individual's risk of identity theft, the judge said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
Pharma Company Faces Breach-of-Contract Claim Over $1.3 Million in Unpaid Invoices
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers AI-enhanced case summaries and daily case reports from more than 2,200 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client...
Trump Demands Stay Of Sentencing Based On Retroactive Presidential Immunity
It's so dumb, it'll probably work. The post Trump Demands Stay Of Sentencing Based On Retroactive Presidential Immunity appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Yuki Iwamura-Pool/Getty Images)On Friday, Justice Juan Merchan rejected Donald Trump’s demand to delay his...
Just Ahead of Oral Argument, Fubo Settles Antitrust Case with Disney, Fox, Warner Bros.
“Quite literally, while I was on the courthouse steps, literally, we've reached a deal, said Cravath, Swaine & Moore partner J. Wesley Earnhardt, who represented Disney. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
FOMO Run Amok? Resolve of Firms Chasing AI Dreams Tested by Sky-High Costs
“The question now is which investments will deliver lasting value and which ones may fade as AI hype moderates," Goodwin Procter wrote in a client note last week. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...