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Top Biglaw Firms Are Offering $50K Stipends To 1Ls To Secure 2L Summer Spots
Turns out 1Ls can make a lot of money doing public interest work. Not at the place they’re working, of course — several Biglaw firms have taken to offering 1Ls money to bribe encourage them to work for the firm next year rather than for their competitors. To make sure...
‘My Cousin Vinny’ Script Actually Got More Accurate As It Went To The Screen (And Litera Can Prove It)
My Cousin Vinny is probably the best courtroom movie ever made. In a sea of self-serious courtroom dramas, somehow it’s the comedy movie that isn’t making lawyers cringe with every inaccuracy. Law professors show clips as part of their lessons. Federal judges cite it...
AI Vendor Contracts: The Terms And Conditions Trap
Every week, in-house lawyers receive requests to review contracts for AI tools. The pitch is always the same. It will save time. It will make us more efficient. If you review the terms and conditions in those contracts carefully, however, you realize that they can...
The Nation’s Stupidest Rally Around Trump’s War, Now It’s Up To The Rest Of Us To Shame These Ding-Dongs
(Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images)On March 19, President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in a doomed attempt to rope Japan into his unpopular war with Iran. “Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?” Trump said to Takaichi in...
Afroman And Elon Had Very Different Trial Experiences
Rapper turned First Amendment hero Afroman took his frustration over a heavy-handed police raid on his Ohio home and turned it into music. When the officers sued him for millions for hurting their feelings, a jury told them to take their $3.9 million demand and pound...
AI Training Is A Must At This Biglaw Firm, But Lawyers Won’t Receive Any Billable Hours For It
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. They need to be very, very good at utilizing these tools and investing in themselves. If you need motivation to learn how to use AI in your career right now, we probably have other things that we should be...
Jury Finds Meta And YouTube’s Negligence Led To Addiction In Kids
Millennials grew up on internet that required heavy computers, monitors, and a dial-up connection. Gen Z, however, was thrown head first into an experiment: how will growing up with omnipresent internet access turn out? Far from the internet being the thing you can...
Kalshi Faces Legal Fire in NY Over Prediction Market for Death of Iranian Leader
Kalshi refused to provide full payouts to users who predicted that Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, would be “out of leadership by April 1, 2026, citing a policy against letting users benefit from someone's death. But a lawsuit claims Kalshi misled users on the...
White & Case Worker Alleges He Was Photographed Unconscious During Firm Retreat
A suit claims that an unnamed manager and possibly other White & Case workers removed an employee's clothes and took unauthorized photos of his body. A suit claims that an unnamed manager and possibly other White & Case workers removed an employee's...
State Appellate Court Reverses $6M Judgment in Allstate Insurance Dispute
The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District reversed the Boone County Circuit Court's $6.14 million judgment for Connie E. Lyda, finding that the ruling improperly stripped Allstate of its statutory right to contest liability and damages under the Revised...
8th Circuit Joins Sister Court’s Interpretation of No-Bond Immigration Policy
"If Congress wanted to make clear that 'seeking admission' was an independent requirement in the statute, it could have easily done so," Judge Bobby Shepherd wrote on behalf of the majority. "If Congress wanted to make clear that 'seeking admission' was an...
NAACP Taps Former DOJ Civil Rights Chief Kristen Clarke as General Counsel
“We are seeing this Justice Department fully abandon its commitment to full and fair enforcement of our civil rights laws, said Clarke. “The NAACP will be stepping into the breach and leveraging mass impact litigation as a way to stand up for vulnerable communities...
FIU Law Student Sues University Alleging Free Speech Violations After Facing Discipline for ‘Controversial’ Group Chat
Five of 15 law students involved in a private chat on WhatsApp have had student conduct charges filed against them after some students leaked the content of the chat to the university. Five of 15 law students involved in a private chat on WhatsApp have had...
Elon Musk Seeks Chancellor’s Recusal, Citing Her Reaction to LinkedIn Post on Securities Case
The motion references two recent LinkedIn posts, each related to the securities class action trial where a San Francisco federal jury concluded two of Musk's statements made by Musk in the leadup to his 2022 acquisition of what was at the time Twitter Inc. amounted to...
Los Angeles Jurors Find Meta and YouTube Liable for Youth’s Mental Health Problems, Award $6M
Jurors also found Meta and YouTube acted with malice, oppression and fraud and awarded $3 million in punitive damages. Jurors also found Meta and YouTube acted with malice, oppression and fraud and awarded $3 million in punitive damages.
Maryland Child Support Law in 2026: A Guidelines System Adapts to Blended Families
An overview of the state's child support “landscape, including the Multifamily Adjustment Law. An overview of the state's child support “landscape, including the Multifamily Adjustment Law.
New York Settlement, Federal Guidance Highlight Danger of ‘Ghost Networks’
New York Attorney General Letitia James last month reached a $2.5 million settlement with EmblemHealth over claims that the insurer falsely advertised networks of mental health providers who were not really available, the latest of several similar settlements over...
The Importance of Joy in Dark Times
According to well-being science, giving ourselves and each other permission to experience moments of joy in dark times is essential: Positive emotions are an engine of resilience. According to well-being science, giving ourselves and each other permission to...
Supreme Court Says Cox Not Liable for Users’ Copyright Infringement in Major Win for ISPs
The Supreme Court said Cox did not "induce" users to illegally download copyrighted music and therefore could not be found liable for infringement in a major win for internet service providers. The Supreme Court said Cox did not "induce" users to illegally...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: New Mexico Jurors Hit Meta With $375M Verdict, How $7.25B Roundup Settlement’s Deadlines Intersect With SCOTUS
How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: ‘Focus on Listening, Collaborating and Problem-Solving,’ Says Dena Sharp of Girard Sharp
"Seek out strong mentors and accept their guidance, especially when it's constructive or challenges you. Surround yourself with colleagues who make you better and complement your strengths. Define your responsibilities broadly. As you grow, focus on listening,...
Legal Speak at Legal Week 2026: Entegrata’s Tom Baldwin
In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Entegrata CEO and founder Tom Baldwin. In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Entegrata CEO and founder Tom Baldwin.
Divided State High Court Expands Criteria for Proving Payments Owed to Law Firm
"It's kind of a safety net in case there is a mistake," plaintiff-appellant counsel told Law.com. "It's kind of a safety net in case there is a mistake," plaintiff-appellant counsel told Law.com.
Legal Industry Reaches AI Tipping Point: Majority of Lawyers Now Using Gen AI Despite Persistent Reliability Concerns
The legal profession crossed a significant threshold in 2025: For the first time, more lawyers are using generative AI than not, even as firm leaders express widespread concern about the technology’s reliability, according to the 2025 State of the Legal Industry...
Every Lawyer Needs a ‘Red Folder’: 5 Things That Keep Your Firm Alive Without You
Tom Lenfestey | What happens to your firm if you can’t show up on Monday? Your emergency plan should include these five things to keep your practice from imploding in your absence. I call it the red folder. The post Every Lawyer Needs a ‘Red Folder’: 5 Things That...
Public Interest Stipends Open Latest Front in Law Firms’ Competition for Summer Associates
At least 15 Am Law 100 firms are offering bonuses up to $50,000 to 1L law students who commit to firms' 2L summer programs. At least 15 Am Law 100 firms are offering bonuses up to $50,000 to 1L law students who commit to firms' 2L summer...
Quinn Emanuel Posts Third Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Growth in Revenue, Profits
Quinn Emanuel saw a 16% jump in net income and a 12.6% rise in gross revenue in 2025 amid sustained demand for the litigation firm. Quinn Emanuel saw a 16% jump in net income and a 12.6% rise in gross revenue in 2025 amid sustained demand for the litigation...
Jewish Charter School Sues Oklahoma Over Ban on Religious Charters
A Jewish charter school suit in Oklahoma raises constitutional issues the Supreme Court left unresolved in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond. A Jewish charter school suit in Oklahoma raises constitutional issues the Supreme Court left...
Refusal of Reasonable Instruction Disqualifies Chicago-Area Attorney From Benefits, Appellate Court Says
"We have found that the original expectations and deadline were clearly communicated and, therefore, attorney Wolf's instruction was reasonable," the appeals court said. "We have found that the original expectations and deadline were clearly communicated and,...
‘Trying to Punish Anthropic’?: US Judge Questions Government’s Risk Designation
U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin questioned whether the Trump administration violated the law when it designated Anthropic a "supply-chain risk to national security" after the Claude artificial intelligence developer publicly refused to tailor its AI models for lethal...
Trump Lawyers Battle In ‘America’s Most Disbarrable’ Pageant
The opening weekend of our annual tournament is in the books, delivering some close calls and even an upset! For those who missed it, we set up a small bracket challenge, in the spirit of March Madness, to determine which Trump lawyer most deserves to lose their law...
Top SEC Enforcer Walks Rather Than Play Politics
Margaret Ryan has opted out of MAGAland. The former head of the SEC’s Enforcement Division — a job that, historically, involved, you know, enforcing securities laws — stepped down after what Reuters describes as ongoing clashes with Trump-appointed leadership. And not...
Biglaw’s Trump Ties Get Called Out: ‘Not A Place Top Litigators Want To Be’
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [The nine firms that made deals with Trump are] not a place where any well-regarded litigator wants to be—I don’t think that’s good for your brand. I don’t think that’s good for what we’re supposed to stand up...
The Iran War Is Killing People, But How Has It Impacted Biglaw’s Billables?
If you’re subscribed to the various legal industry newsletters, you might have noticed that this morning’s installment of the American Lawyer Morning Update shared a couple of stories about the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Or, perhaps more accurately, a couple...
Partner At Social Media Victims Law Center Sanctioned $1,100 Over Courtroom Selfie
Slam dunking your point via demonstration is a feather in the cap every trial attorney should strive for. But there are times where proving your point comes at a great cost. Take Clement Vallandigham, the lawyer who successfully helped his client beat a murder charge...
The Judiciary Is Still Unaccountable, And This Congress Won’t Fix It
The judiciary is uniquely insulated from scrutiny, and uniquely unaccountable to the public, I told the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet four years ago this month, in written testimony to advocate for the...
Not Getting Duped
One of my objectives with my high school IP class is to impress on the students how IP disputes can often mirror what happens at recess, where the tables can be turned against the playground bully in an instant. To illustrate this phenomenon with a recent IP...
Leave Your Pitch Meetings In The Past
Not long ago, I tore my rotator cuff. It was a bad fall. The pain was sharp and constant, so like any intelligent human I went to see a doctor. Now, imagine for a moment if that doctor had looked at me and said, “The simplest solution is to cut your arm off. No arm,...
This Law School’s Grads Love The Biglaw Life
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the 2025 ALM Go-To Law Schools ranking, which top law school had the most 2024 graduates enter Biglaw? Hint: 71.85% of this law school’s 2024 grads went to Biglaw. See the answer on the...
The Results Are In! — See Also
The Biggest Losers Of Our Disbar March Madness: Jeanine Pirro and Kash Patel were neck and neck! $35 Never Felt So Good!: Chance the Rapper wins lawsuit against Pat the Manager. There’s More To Lose Than Money: The legal industry’s coverage of the Iran War is more...
Jurors Hit Meta With $375M Verdict in Groundbreaking Case in New Mexico
Tuesday's verdict, in the 1st Judicial Circuit in Santa Fe, comes less than a day after jurors began deliberating in the state of New Mexico's case against Meta. Tuesday's verdict, in the 1st Judicial Circuit in Santa Fe, comes less than a day after jurors began...
8th Circuit Revives Suit Against Taft Stettinius & Hollister in Foreclosure Dispute
"The issue here is whether the alleged violation of the reinstatement statute is also a violation of section 1692f(6)(A) of the [Fair Debt Collection Practices Act]," the federal appellate court said. "The issue here is whether the alleged violation of the...
California Sex Abuse Attorneys: How CA Sexual Abuse Victims Can Get Help & Justice
Home For the Public Sex Abuse California Sex Abuse Attorneys: How CA Sexual Abuse Victims Can Get Help & Justice By Attorney at Law Magazine March 24, 2026 Table of Contents Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential hotline for victims of sex...
‘We Have a Big Problem With State Farm’: Surge of Lawsuits Targets Insurer
"We strongly reject any implication or political narrative that State Farm engages in illicit or unlawful conduct," State Farm stated. "We work hard to protect our customers from predatory contractors and billboard attorneys who may take advantage of people after a...
Inside Alleged Crypto Scheme That Burned Millions—Then Went Silent
Investors are suing entrepreneur Ben Pasternak, alleging misleading statements and insider enrichment tied to crypto tokens that wiped out hundreds of millions of dollars in value. Investors are suing entrepreneur Ben Pasternak, alleging misleading statements...
Find a New York Sex Abuse Attorney: Get Justice for Clergy Abuse & Sexual Assault in NYC & NYS in 2026
Home For the Public Sex Abuse Find a New York Sex Abuse Attorney: Get Justice for Clergy Abuse & Sexual Assault in NYC & NYS in 2026 By Attorney at Law Magazine March 24, 2026 Table of Contents Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential hotline...
Supreme Court Considers Whether Government Can Turn Back Asylum Seekers at the Border
The justices heard arguments Tuesday over whether immigrants stopped near the U.S. border have a right to apply for asylum or whether they can be flatly turned away without any processing during surges in migration. The justices heard arguments Tuesday over...
Best Virtual Receptionists for Law Firms (Top 7 Ranked)
Home Legal Vendors Virtual Receptionist Best Virtual Receptionists for Law Firms (Top 7 Ranked) By Attorney at Law Magazine March 24, 2026 Table of Contents Table of Contents Even though there are many avenues for potential and current clients to reach you these days,...
Cornell Reappoints Law Dean for Second Term
Jens Ohlin, who became the Allan R. Tessler Dean of Cornell Law School on July 1, 2021, has been renewed for a second term. Jens Ohlin, who became the Allan R. Tessler Dean of Cornell Law School on July 1, 2021, has been renewed for a second...
Federal Circuit OKs $125M PACER Settlement: ‘Clear Majority’ of Circuits Uphold Incentive Awards
Friday's ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit approved the settlement, which reimburses each PACER user up to $350 forovercharges. Friday's ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit approved the settlement, which...
Cobb & Gonzalez: Focused on Growth & Expansion
Cobb & Gonzalez: Focused on Growth & Expansion By Susan Cushing Cobb & Gonzalez, P.A. has never been a firm content to stand still. From its earliest days, the Florida-based practice has been driven by innovation and technology, pairing trial-ready...
Steven Gard: From Trial Lawyer to Trusted Neutral
After more than five decades practicing law, Steven Gard has discovered a professional role that allows him to use everything he learned in the courtroom—without stepping into one. Today, through his Jacksonville-based practice Gard Mediation, LLC, the longtime trial...
Kimberley Leonard: Forward With Purpose
AALM: What initially drew you to the practice of law? Tell us about your journey to law school. KL: I have wanted to be a lawyer for as long as I can remember. As a kid, being a lawyer looked like the coolest profession. I loved to talk and share my opinions but was...
Paola Parra Harris: The Foundation of a Practice
Cuban-born and Florida-raised, Paola Parra Harris saw her journey to law school as a path to giving back to her community. Today, with over 30 years in practice, her career has been dedicated to advocating for people who need strong and compassionate legal guidance....
Robert Travieso & Mac McLeod: Built Case by Case
AALM: Tell us about your journey to law school. RT: I began my career in the corporate world in New York City after earning a finance degree. While I had a successful path lined up, I found myself wanting more than just “bottom-line” results; I wanted to go home at...
Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Blickstein Group CEO Brad Blickstein
In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Blickstein Group CEO and founder Brad Blickstein. In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Blickstein Group CEO and founder Brad...
State AGs Ask Federal Judge to View HPE-Juniper Merger With ‘Great Skepticism’
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts asked the intervening states what is wrong with Hewlett Packard Enterprise hiring outside counsel and exercising its "right to petition the government" to settle the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust claims alleging HPE's $14...
The 2026 Dealmakers of The Year
The annual Dealmakers of the Year list provides a powerful illustration of the feats these sophisticated corporate firms can help their clients accomplish in strategic M&A, leveraged buyouts, IPOs, financings, take-private transactions, and more. The annual...
Using AI Without Waiving Privilege: Lessons from United States v. Heppner
A recent decision from the SDNY, United States v. Heppner, has generated outsized commentary suggesting that the use of generative AI tools may jeopardize attorney-client privilege. A closer reading shows something far less dramatic. A recent decision from the...
Centerbase Launches Native ndMAX Integration, Connecting Practice Management to AI-Powered Document Workflows
Centerbase, a practice management platform for midsized law firms, is announcing today an enhanced native integration with NetDocuments that makes it the first practice management platform to natively connect matter data with ndMAX, NetDocuments’ AI-powered document...
Reading AI Metrics for Law Firms: Master Generative Search Visibility
For law firm marketers, the challenge is not just adopting AI marketing tools but also learning to read the metrics AI platforms are generating. Here’s a primer on AI metrics for law firms. The post Reading AI Metrics for Law Firms: Master Generative Search Visibility...
Responding to Trump’s Tough Immigration Policies, L&E Practices Add Attorneys, Create Client Hotlines
“There's definitely been an increase in the demand for advice and counseling in areas that, before, clients were very comfortable with handling themselves, said Ted Chiappari of Duane Morris. “There's definitely been an increase in the demand for advice and...
Intel CLO’s Pay Spiked 55% in 2025, a Year of Tumult and Big Court Wins
Over the course of the year, the chipmaker hired a new CEO who rolled out tens of thousands of job cuts and sold 10% of the company to the U.S. government. Over the course of the year, the chipmaker hired a new CEO who rolled out tens of thousands of job cuts...
California Chief Justice Asks Legislature to Help ‘Significantly Underpaid’ Judges
In her annual State of the Judiciary address to the Legislature, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said a disparity between judges' salaries and pay for attorneys employed by other state and local entities "jeopardizes the judicial branch's ability to attract and retain...
Potential Impasse in Social Media Addiction Trial? Judge Reads Deadlocked Jury Admonition
Jurors in the social media addiction trial against Meta Platforms and YouTube sent a note Monday to the judge indicating they were “having difficulty coming to a consensus with one defendant. Jurors in the social media addiction trial against Meta Platforms and...
Morgan Lewis Picks Its Next Leader As Jami McKeon Closes Out A Historic Run
Biglaw doesn’t change overnight — until someone comes along and quietly, persistently forces it to. That’s exactly what Jami McKeon did over the past 12 years at Morgan Lewis & Bockius, and now, as she prepares to hand over the reins, it’s worth taking a moment to...
Hegseth Gets Loomered In Court
You don’t want to get on Pete Hegseth’s bad side … literally. That maniac just booted photographers from Pentagon press briefings for failing to capture his manly jaw from a sufficiently flattering angle. But the secretary will be seeing a bunch of his old enemies...
AI Won’t Replace Lawyers But Can Create Critical Shortage Of Good Ones
I remain deeply skeptical of the prospect that AI will “replace” lawyers. The technology keeps making impressive inroads into legal work, but every advancement promises to take tasks off an individual lawyer’s plate, but not to remove the lawyer from the process. It...
2026 Legal Industry Report
The legal system is being tested in ways that extend beyond new tools or regulations. Fairness, access, and accountability have become everyday concerns, not academic ones. The survey results behind 8am’s 2026 Legal Industry Report reflect this reality. Legal...
Twitter Buyout Jury Decision Could Leave Elon Musk On The Hook For $2.6B
Elon Musk, perpetual proof that money can’t unlame you, took a loss in court last week. Nowadays, it is easy to say that his purchase of the company formerly (and currently) known as Twitter at an above-market cost so he could make a 420 joke in the hopes that his...
‘Petty, Shameful, Despicable’: Former White House Lawyer Says What Everyone’s Thinking About Trump’s ‘Demented’ Mueller Comments
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. What the President said … of course, is petty, shameful, despicable and undignified. Sadly, that is the president we have, but fortunately, in American history, we’ve had people like Bob Mueller, and hopefully...
March Madness Cinderella With Mock Airplane Cabin & January 6 Role Getting ABA-Approved Law School
If you spent the tail end of last week watching the NCAA Tournament, you may have encountered High Point University, the 12-seed that knocked off Wisconsin 83-82 in one of the Big Ten’s few blemishes so far. And if you watched the ensuing media coverage, you may have...
I Am Trump’s Brain
Iran’s a bad place. They’re building nuclear weapons. We had to bomb them a few months back, and the country is still dangerous. I put all those warships in the Middle East so that Iran would cave to us in negotiations, but the country is still playing hardball. It’s...
AI Didn’t Replace Legal Judgment. It Exposed How Little We Teach It.
There is a familiar anxiety running through legal education and law firms alike. If AI can analyze issues, draft language, and flag risks, what happens to legal judgment? Is it being replaced, diminished, or quietly outsourced? The more uncomfortable answer is...
Real Journalism Is Back! — See Also
Judge Strikes Down Pentagon’s Free Press Squashing Policy: The American public will be better off for it! AI Is Being Trained On Law: But who is training the lawyers? Lateraling good talent can only work for so long. Morgan Lewis Picks Their Next Leader:...
State Appellate Court Rejects Requested $94K in Attorney Fees in ‘Simple Eviction Case’
According to the opinion, the case was way more complicated than it needed to be and dragged on because of "excessive damages based on misguided legal theories" in the initial complaint. According to the opinion, the case was way more complicated than it needed...
Likely to End in a Crash? Divided State Appellate Court Denies Attempts to Hold Officers Liable in PI Suit
"Initiating a pursuit in an attempt to apprehend a fleeing offender even for minor traffic violations does not constitute willful and wanton conduct," said Justice Michael B. Hyman, who authored the majority opinion. "Initiating a pursuit in an attempt to...
Finding an Illinois Sex Abuse Attorney: Getting Justice for Sex Abuse in Illinois
Home For the Public Sex Abuse Finding an Illinois Sex Abuse Attorney: Getting Justice for Sex Abuse in Illinois By Attorney at Law Magazine March 23, 2026 Table of Contents Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential hotline for victims of sex abuse...
Voyager Settles Texas Claims It Marketed Risky, Unregistered Investments
Voyager Digital has agreed to a Texas consent order resolving claims that the failed cryptocurrency lender misled investors with unregistered, high%E2%80%91yield products and undisclosed risks. Voyager Digital has agreed to a Texas consent order resolving claims...
Iran War ‘the Biggest Disruption Since Covid’ for Energy Lawyers
Legal experts in the sector warn of the growing effects of the conflict on disputes and deals as uncertainty remains on how long it will last. Legal experts in the sector warn of the growing effects of the conflict on disputes and deals as uncertainty remains on...
Amazon Seeks Rule to Let Judges Weigh Regulatory Settlements in Class Certification
The e-commerce giant—which has faced intense scrutiny from federal regulators—said U.S. district courts have conflicting views on whether judges can consider government settlements in weighing whether to certify class actions that raise claims similar to those already...
Supreme Court Leans Toward Election Day Deadline for Mail Ballots
The concern that losing candidates will claim an election has been stolen arose several times during Monday's Supreme Court hearing about whether states may count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. The concern that losing candidates will claim an...
The Power of One: How Leading Firms Are Rethinking Revenue Operations
The firms leading right now chose to ask what would become possible if they managed the entire revenue lifecycle — from invoice generation to cash receipt — in one place, and what AI could actually accomplish with complete data instead of partial feeds. That is the...
‘I Just Completely Lost It’: Plaintiffs’ Lawyer in Social Media Addiction Trial Sanctioned
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carolyn Kuhl ordered Matthew Bergman, of the Social Media Victims Law Center, to pay $1,100 as a sanction for taking a selfie and conducting a Zoom interview with BBC from inside the courthouse. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge...
UC Berkeley Law Dean Accused of Violating Settlement Agreement Over ‘Anti-Zionist’ Bylaws
The dean of UC Berkeley Law is accused of violating a settlement agreement between the school and the Louis D. Brandeis Center by telling the law community it can maintain restrictive policies regarding speakers as long as the policies are not written into student...
FTC Revives Rulemaking on Auto-Renewing Subscriptions
A procedural slipup at the Federal Trade Commission led an appeals court last year to invalidate the click-to-cancel rule. The new discussions could lead to the passage of a similar measure. A procedural slipup at the Federal Trade Commission led an appeals...
Finding a Vermont Sex Abuse Attorney: How VT Sex Abuse Victims Can Get Help & Justice
Home For the Public Sex Abuse Finding a Vermont Sex Abuse Attorney: How VT Sex Abuse Victims Can Get Help & Justice By Attorney at Law Magazine March 23, 2026 Table of Contents Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential hotline for victims of sex...
Goldman CLO Departing Over Epstein Ties Scored 27% Pay Hike in 2025
In its newly filed proxy statement, the investment bank praises Kathryn Ruemmler for her "exceptional judgment and advice across a broad range of legal, risk management, regulatory and people matters." In its newly filed proxy statement, the investment bank...
Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Level Legal’s Joey Seeber and Matt Mahon
In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Level Legal CEO Joey Seeber and VP of Client Solutions Matt Mahon. In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview Level Legal CEO Joey Seeber and...
How I Founded a Law Firm: ‘Don’t Wait So Long to Back Yourself,’ Says Ben Wolkov of Caldera Law
"The journey has been incredibly rewarding. I've met fascinating people, built a career I still love, and developed the expertise and business acumen to do this at a high level. So the advice would be: stay the course, but don't wait so long to back yourself. Step...
Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: AltaClaro’ Abdi Shayesteh & Patricia Libby
In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview AltaClaro's CEO Abdi Shayesteh and executive legal editor Patricia Libby. In this Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith interview AltaClaro's CEO Abdi...
How Two Litigators Spent Five Years in Stealth Building What They Say Is the Most Comprehensive Litigation Platform on the Market
At the recent Legalweek conference in New York, I sat down with the cofounders of Syllo, a legal technology company that has taken a uniquely ambitious approach to developing technology for litigators. Rather than focus on any one segment of the litigation process,...
Data Intelligence Company Relativity Confidentially Files for IPO; Would Be First In Legal Tech Since 2021
The legal data intelligence company Relativity says it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The filing is not yet available to...
With Lateral Risks Growing, Firms Are Pursuing Liftouts Over Scattershot Hires
“Before, it was more like 'onesies, twosies' types of things, said Julie Henson, chief growth officer of recruiting intelligence provider Decipher. “Now, they're really trying to get more value out of going out into the market [and] really identify what those liftouts...
How In-House Counsel Can Extract Value Out of Rising Legal Costs
Rising legal costs and complexity demand smarter strategies. Learn how data, technology, and collaboration help legal teams control spend, improve visibility, and deliver measurable business value. Rising legal costs and complexity demand smarter strategies....
What If We’re Just Mad This March? — See Generally
ATL Bracket: Which Of These Ghouls Should Get Disbarred First? There are still a few hours left to vote in our annual March anger bracket. Which Trump lawyer’s ethically fraught work most warrants disciplinary inquiry. We have 4 regions worth of matchups… here, here,...
Can Anything Slow Kirkland’s Runaway Growth?
The world's first $10 billion law firm has managed to work on all kinds of private capital work until now, but aggressive private credit restructurings may test the limits of its approach, writes the Global Lawyer The world's first $10 billion law firm has...
Robert Mueller Remembered for ‘Exemplary and Inspiring’ Service
Mueller began serving as FBI director right before the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He later served as special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Mueller began serving as FBI director right before the Sept. 11,...
Another Day, More Brackets! — See Also
Which Trump Administration Attorney Most Deserves To Lose Their License?: Vote on the winner (?) of the John Eastman region! But Wait, There’s More!: Vote on the biggest loser in the Stephen Miller region! Going To Law School With Advocacy In Mind?: These schools...
Hegseth Confirms Potential $200 Billion Request For Iran Operations, But Figure ‘Could Move’
The post Hegseth Confirms Potential $200 Billion Request For Iran Operations, But Figure ‘Could Move’ appeared first on Above the Law.The post Hegseth Confirms Potential $200 Billion Request For Iran Operations, But Figure ‘Could Move’ appeared first on Above the...
















































































