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Will NetDocuments’ ‘We’re Not A Rock Band’ Approach To Legal AI Sustain It?
In the season of seemingly never-ending user conferences, the NetDocuments Inspire conference took place this week in Scottsdale, Arizona. NetDocuments is one of the leading document management service providers and is finding its way in the AI landscape. I came to...
The Real And Fictional Connections To A Top Law School
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Téa Leoni’s character in the CBS television show Madam Secretary is a law school graduate of which T14 law school? Hint: In real life, Leoni’s father, Anthony Pantaleoni, was an alumnus of the same law...
Threats To Call ICE Puts Chill On In-House Attorney’s Career — See Also
Two Losses Don’t Make A Right: Former associate general counsel loses the game and her job over a Dodger’s win. There Goes Your Nomination!: Paul Ingrassia’s nomination gets pulled after self-professed Nazi streak went public. Violence From The No Kings Protest Came...
To A Sometimes ‘Shell-Shocked’ ClioCon Audience, Jack Newton Presented Clio’s Vision for a New Era of AI-Driven Legal Work
Have you ever found yourself present in a moment and realized you were witnessing something historic? It is not an exaggeration to say that is what many of the 2,700 in-person attendees felt who were present for Clio cofounder and CEO Jack Newton’s keynote address...
A Day in the Life of a Clio Lawyer, As Powered By Its New ‘Intelligent Legal Work Platform’
In his nearly 90-minute keynote at ClioCon last Thursday, CEO Jack Newton laid out an ambitious array of new products that, together, form what he called the Intelligent Legal Work Platform, transforming Clio from a “system of record” to a “system of action.” Read: To...
How It Works: A Demo of Eve Legal’s Call Intake for Law Firms
Today, we’re taking a special look at Eve’s new call intake features, which help law firms to field and categorize calls from new and existing clients. Joining me to walk through the product is Eve CEO and Founder Jay Madheswaran. Eve is a leading Legal AI platform...
Fed. Judge Denies Automatic Stay as Third Party Appeals to 7th Circuit
"As Virginia Surety recognizes, if a ruling denying intervention is overturned on appeal, the trial court can reopen discovery to allow the intervenor to catch up and, to the extent needed to avoid unfair prejudice, permit the intervenor to relitigate issues decided...
Opportunity Gaps Persist Amid Record Employment for Class of 2024
White graduates and those with at least one lawyer as a parent saw higher employment rates, particularly in sought-after roles. White graduates and those with at least one lawyer as a parent saw higher employment rates, particularly in sought-after...
Maybe AI Hasn’t Changed Everything: Balancing Offline, Online and AI-Driven Legal Marketing
Karin Conroy | Stop choosing between AI speed and human connection. Legal marketing balance drives credibility, expertise, and good client relationships. The post Maybe AI Hasn’t Changed Everything: Balancing Offline, Online and AI-Driven Legal Marketing appeared...
How I Made Partner: ‘Actively Participate in Bar Organizations, Both Locally and Nationally,’ Says Max Mishkin of Ballard Spahr
"For media lawyers, at least, I would encourage actively participating in bar organizations, both locally and nationally. The D.C. Bar's Arts, Entertainment, Media, and Sports community and the ABA's Forum on Communications Law have both been great ways to strengthen...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Paraquat Judge Orders Aimee Wagstaff Not to ‘Blow Up the Settlement’, Thousands of Talc Cases Could Be Dismissed
CFTC Veteran Dan Ullman Joins Orrick as Partner Amid Fintech Expansion
“CFTC expertise is more in demand now than it ever has been, Behnam Dayanim, a partner at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, observed in an interview. “CFTC expertise is more in demand now than it ever has been, Behnam Dayanim, a partner at Orrick Herrington...
Why Law Firms Have Never Needed Their General Counsel More
Many law firms have had their own general counsel for several years, but some believe the role has never been more crucial. Many law firms have had their own general counsel for several years, but some believe the role has never been more...
Law Professor Fired For Comments On Charlie Kirk’s Death Over Objections Of Appeals Panel
Law professor Felicia Branch was fired by the University of Arkansas Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law over comments she made on Facebook concerning the death of far-right activist Charlie Kirk. Branch called particular attention to the methods of Kirk, such...
Teaching Law In A Red State (Part II): The Woke DEI Indoctrination Argument
Dear Governor, State Senator, or Representative, Thank you for your interest in my course, [redacted]. You probably discovered my course by accessing “Simple Syllabus” or scouring our course offerings page, rather than engaging in some other constituent concern. I...
Ninth Circuit Confirms Trump Can Send SEAL Team 6 To Assassinate Dancing Inflatable Frogs
In Trump v. United States, the conservative majority of the Supreme Court considered the proposition that granting Donald Trump unchecked presidential immunity opened the door to a president sending commando units to assassinate political rivals without repercussion...
Will Office Of Special Counsel Nominee’s ‘Nazi Streak’ Stop Him From Being Confirmed? It’s 2025, So Who Knows?!?
Yesterday, POLITICO exposed yet another up-and-coming Republican group chat with wildly offense rhetoric. This one features the off-color remarks of Paul Ingrassia, Donald Trump’s nominee for the position of federal ethics watchdog Special Counsel. Ingrassia graduated...
Alina Habba’s Questionable Designation As U.S. Attorney Seems To Stump Even Her Lawyer
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Well, I guess, I cannot. — Henry Whitaker, counselor to the attorney general, in response to a question asked by a judge during arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, concerning Alina...
Watch Your Words
As fall Fridays go, the one last week was pretty eventful, at least for patent types. While I will let the proverbial dust settle for a bit on the big news out of the USPTO regarding changes to the IPR scheme, there is no doubt that seismic change is afoot. The...
The Best Thing About ClioCon Was The Word No One Said
This year, “agentic” became the sexiest buzzword to hit vendor PowerPoints. It’s everywhere from specific products to the era itself. At times, it seems that no copy can leave the door without the word “agentic” crammed in there, despite it hitting the ear with...
The SCOTUS Clerk To SCOTUS Justice Pipeline
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Who was the first Supreme Court justice to serve on the Court with the justice they previously clerked for? Hint: The Judicial Oath was administered to the justice-designate by that justice. See the...
This Firm Is Keeping Partners On The Same Level — See Also
Top Biglaw Firm Eschews Two-Tier Partnerships: They don’t plan on revisiting partnership structures any time soon. Fake Claims, Real Consequences: The 9th Circuit rules Trump can deploy troops to Portland. Law Professor Fired Over Charlie Kirk Comments: She was fired...
Paul Hastings Managing Partner Establishes Scholarship Fund at Northwestern Law
The $250,000 Smith & Heyliger Endowed Scholarship Fund will support students at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. The $250,000 Smith & Heyliger Endowed Scholarship Fund will support students at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
‘Just Silly’?: Civil RICO Claims Skyrocket Following Supreme Court’s CBD Decision
The risks and costs for corporate defendants increase substantially if a plaintiff's civil RICO claims survive a motion to dismiss, according to Martin Weinstein, a Cadwalader partner who said the U.S. Supreme Court's April 2025 decision allowing a civil RICO lawsuit...
Federal Appellate Court Reinstates $400K ‘Personal Injury Tort’ Claims in Bankruptcy Court
"Even under the 'narrowest' test for determining whether a claim is for a 'personal injury tort,' assault and battery clearly constitute personal injury torts," said Judge Cynthia A. Norton, who authored the opinion. "Even under the 'narrowest' test for...
Trump’s National Guard Deployment Provides Another Test for Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has been deferential toward President Donald Trump's crackdowns in Democratic-led cities. Its latest test involves his deployment of 700 troops to Chicago. The Supreme Court has been deferential toward President Donald Trump's crackdowns in...
Atlanta PI Attorney Resigns From Committee Chair Position for Failure to Discipline ‘Case Runners’
“I think it is easier to get arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to death in this state than it is to actually get disciplined for a [case running] bar violation, Darl Champion told the Daily Report. “I've heard of people saying they've submitted audio...
‘Excellence Is Your Greatest Currency’: NFL Agent Nicole Lynn on Law, Losses and Leading With Grit
“Getting a seat at the table isn't enough, Lynn said. “You need a seat at the table early. Because that's when the gaps start—when your male counterpart gets a deposition in year two and you don't until year four." “Getting a seat at the table isn't enough, Lynn...
Associate GC’s Firing Exemplifies Hard Line Employers Are Taking to Rein In Risks From Viral Videos
ManpowerGroup dismissed Shannon Kobylarczyk less than 24 hours after the Milwaukee Brewers fan was captured on video telling a Latino Los Angeles Dodgers fan, "You know what, let's call ICE." ManpowerGroup dismissed Shannon Kobylarczyk less than 24 hours after...
Courtroom Pointers from the New Federal Judges in San Jose, California
Some background and practice tips from U.S. District Judges Casey Pitts, Eumi Lee and Noe l Wise, who took part in a Federal Bar Association panel earlier this month alongside their colleagues Trina Thompson and Araceli Marti nez-Olgui n, who sit in San...
The Rise of ‘Settled Expectations’ In USPTO Review and the Fallout for Patent Owners and Challengers
The landscape for discretionary denials at PTAB is evolving quickly; both patent challengers and owners must adapt their strategies to ensure they are not left behind by the USPTO's new approach. The landscape for discretionary denials at PTAB is evolving...
‘Website Time’: The Big Law Phenomenon That Could Lead to a Liability Nightmare
When pushing out lawyers, law firms often keep their website profiles online so they can get another job, but some believe this could lead to ethical and insurer scrutiny. When pushing out lawyers, law firms often keep their website profiles online so they can...
Law Firm Metrics: Why Law Firms Struggle with Data Chaos (and What to Do About It)
Brooke Lively | As a law firm owner, you don’t need more reports. You need better ones. Start with one clean set of numbers that everyone believes. The post Law Firm Metrics: Why Law Firms Struggle with Data Chaos (and What to Do About It) appeared first on Articles,...
ASU Law Launches AI and Legal Tech Studio
“This new studio is part of ASU Law's bold initiative to reimagine legal education for the AI era, a mission that deeply resonates with me, new program director Sean Harrington wrote on LinkedIn. “This new studio is part of ASU Law's bold initiative to reimagine...
The Top Law Schools For Tax Law (2025)
As the old saying goes, nothing in life is certain except death and taxes — and perhaps that’s why tax lawyers are able to enjoy such fulfilling careers. Tax law is typically considered one of the most sophisticated and prestigious practice areas, and law schools are...
It’s ‘Open Season’ For New Partners To Be Recruited In Biglaw’s ‘Free-Agency Era’
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [When someone is promoted to partner] they immediately start getting a lot more calls just by virtue of the title. When firms have their eye on somebody, they aren’t deterred if the person made partner a few...
Awards Restore Faith In The Profession — At Least For One Night
Last week, Suffolk Law School became the latest venue for the American Legal Tech Awards ceremony, an event informally called “Legal Tech Prom” as the legal technology world’s best and brightest trade the corporate-branded quarter zips for evening formal wear. While...
Supreme Court Shutters Its Doors To The Public
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Supreme Court ran out of funding over the weekend and closed its doors to the public. When was the last time the Supreme Court was closed to the...
4th Time The Loser — See Also
Jeanine Pirro Loses The Same Case For A Fourth Time: Throw in the towel! The Studying Might Be Taxing: But choosing the best school for tax law isn’t! Where’s The Justice In This Department?: A DOJ whistleblower comes forward on behalf of the Constitution. Treat Us To...
Pennsylvania Attorney Accused of Crypto Fraud Strikes Last-Minute Plea Deal
The defense attorney said his client backed away from trial partly because “the subject of cryptocurrency is unfamiliar to most—including a jury—and often thought to be wrought with fraud and wrongdoing. The defense attorney said his client backed away from...
Legal Ethics Roundup: Legal Ethics On 60 Minutes, Fed Judges Warn Of Crisis, More AI Fines, DOJ Ethics Probes & More
Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, Legal Ethics Roundup, here. Welcome to what captivates, haunts, inspires, and surprises me every week in the world of legal ethics. Happy Monday! Screenshot...
‘We Colored Inside the Lines Here’: 3rd Circuit Hears Arguments on Habba’s Appointment
If the Third Circuit upholds the ruling by Brann, that would set up a conflict with a 2022 ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States v. Arthrex, giving the case a straight path to the U.S. Supreme Court. If the Third Circuit...
Judge Alsup Outlines Details of $1.5B Bartz v. Anthropic Settlement in Memorandum Opinion
The deal—the largest copyright class action settlement in history—“provides value in prompt closure, Alsup wrote. “It avoids a prolonged, complex, and expensive trial—and all ensuing appeals. The deal—the largest copyright class action settlement in...
‘Vindictive Prosecution?’ Comey’s Defense Attorneys File Motions to Dismiss Indictment
President Donald Trump ordered the prosecution of James Comey in retaliation for the former FBI director's criticisms, his lawyers said in a motion asking a federal judge to dismiss the indictment for alleged vindictive prosecution from an interim U.S. attorney that...
Jeanine Pirro Is The Biggest Loser
On Thursday, jurors in DC threw up two giant middle fingers to US Attorney Jeanine Pirro. Again. In fact, it was the fourth time the residents of the nation’s capital had flipped off Pirro in the same case. The charges involved Sydney Reid, who was roughed up by ICE...
Moving Past The Hype: AI In Action For Corporate Law Departments
Imagine a day focused on strategic, meaningful legal work instead of tedious, manual tasks. In this guide from our friends at Litify, you can move past the hype and explore the practical ways to use AI throughout your workflow, from intake to billing. Whether itʼs...
Lasting Peace In Israel Is As Certain As Canada Becoming The 51st State
(Image via Getty)Think about the wars that Israel has had with its neighbors. The first war was in 1948, when Israel came to exist. Virtually the entire Arab world took up arms. But Israel won its War for Independence, or “nakbah,” the disaster, depending on whose...
Things At The DOJ Are Just As Lawless As You Feared
From all accounts, Bari Weiss — the newly installed head of CBS News — won’t rest until she turns the storied news organization into a sycophantic Trump administration mouthpiece. But, while that day is coming, it is not today. Or, perhaps more accurately, it wasn’t...
Kenny Loggins Pooh-Poohs President Using His Music To Sh*t On Protestors
Part of being sworn in as President is a promise to uphold the Constitution. Few things undermine a promise to uphold our Supreme Law quite like using your social media presence to broadcast fantasies of being crowned king and dropping shit over citizens exercising...
Comey Expands Criminal Defense Team as DOJ Raises Specter of Fitzgerald Disqualification
"[T]here is no good faith basis to claim a 'conflict' between Mr. Comey and his counsel, much less a basis to move to disqualify lead defense counsel," former FBI Director James Comey's expanded defense team wrote in a brief responding to allegations federal...
Get Ready: ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest Will Be Here Soon
Spooky season is upon us, and you know what that means: Above the Law’s annual Halloween costume contest will soon be here. For more than a decade, the ATL editors have solicited legally themed costumes from our readers, and we’re continually impressed with how...
NuScale Power CLO Departs After Just 4 Months, Replaced With Nuclear Industry Veteran
In announcing the hiring of James Canafax as chief legal officer on Monday, the company made no reference to Shahram Ghasemian, whom it had hired for the role in June. In announcing the hiring of James Canafax as chief legal officer on Monday, the company made...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Focus on Strategic Vision, People, Leadership and Operational Excellence,’ Says Leif Sigmond of BakerHostetler
"Focus on strategic vision, people, leadership and operational excellence." "Focus on strategic vision, people, leadership and operational excellence."
Seattle U Law Partners with AccessLex to Increase Access to Legal Education
Seattle U. Law is launching the Central Washington Hybrid Hub Pipeline Initiative through a five-year grant from AccessLex Institute. Seattle U. Law is launching the Central Washington Hybrid Hub Pipeline Initiative through a five-year grant from AccessLex...
Pioneering AI In Law Firm Cybersecurity: Balancing Innovation With Risk of Using GANs and Other Novel Solutions
The cybersecurity arms race shows no signs of slowing. Attackers continue developing more sophisticated techniques, forcing defenders to evolve accordingly. Generative adversarial networks (GANs) represent one of the most promising developments in the defensive...
Texas Students, Advocacy Group Sue Over App Store Age-Verification Law
Two Texas minors and the advocacy group Students Engaged in Advancing Texas have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state's new App Store Accountability Act, arguing it infringes on First Amendment rights. Two Texas minors and the advocacy group Students...
Stat(s) Of The Week: GenAI And The Billable Hour
As with many things AI, a new study shows big changes on the horizon, with incremental movement in the current day-to-day. A survey of law department professionals by Everlaw and the Association of Corporate Counsel titled “Generative AI’s Growing Strategic Value...
Dr. Oz Says The Medicaid Program Is Complicit In ‘Legalized Money Laundering’
The post Dr. Oz Says The Medicaid Program Is Complicit In ‘Legalized Money Laundering’ appeared first on Above the Law.The post Dr. Oz Says The Medicaid Program Is Complicit In ‘Legalized Money Laundering’ appeared first on Above the Law.
Contract KPIs As A Path To Clarity And Measurable Success
In-house counsel often pride themselves on being strategic business partners, yet many cannot answer basic questions about their own contract portfolio. What is the average turnaround time for a standard agreement? Which clauses generate the most redlines? How often...
Morning Docket: 10.20.25
* Federal judiciary begins shuttering some operations as funds dry up. [National Law Journal] * George Santos has sentence commuted. [Reuters] * What does a future associate even look like? [Law.com] * USPTO director taking direct control of patent reviews. There’s no...
Eversheds Sutherland Targets Luxembourg’s Funds Market With Hiring of Key Partner Duo
The hiring of the two Luxembourg partners from Goodwin Procter and Benelux firm NautaDutilh, marks the next phase in Eversheds' local growth ambitions. The hiring of the two Luxembourg partners from Goodwin Procter and Benelux firm NautaDutilh, marks the next...
Live from WIPL with Ashley Lynam
Guess what it's back. WIPL is back and back where it started. Guess what it's back. WIPL is back and back where it started.
Live from WIPL with Saerin Cho
Guess what it's back. WIPL is back and back where it started. Guess what it's back. WIPL is back and back where it started.
Three Keys to a Healthy Referral Network for Your Law Firm
Karen and David Skinner's checklist building a healthy law referral network that falls within your law practice's "power zone." The post Three Keys to a Healthy Referral Network for Your Law Firm appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
This Biglaw Partner Charges $3K An Hour For A Reason
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The simple reason why lawyers like Alex Spiro can charge so much is that the work they do is valuable. — Professor Jonathan Choi of the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, in comments given to...
Getting Paid What You Deserve While Running A Law Practice
Getty ImagesFor many lawyers, billing is the most uncomfortable part of the job. You do great work, solve complex problems, and deliver real value, yet when it comes time to follow up on an unpaid invoice, things suddenly feel awkward. In my conversation with legal...
Tough Times Make A Buyer’s Market For Law Schools
Few things bump up law application numbers like a volatile political environment and how absurdly difficult it is to get a job right now. Deciding to go to law school is choosing to bet on yourself under normal circumstances, but our rapidly changing circumstances...
Clio’s Metamorphosis: From Practice Management To A Comprehensive AI And Law Practice Provider
The 13th annual Clio user conference kicked off this week with the traditional opening keynote by Jack Newton, Clio CEO. Newton delivered what may have been the most consequential keynote in the company’s history and one that signals a shift by Clio from a traditional...
How Law Firms Track And Convert Without Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies have dominated digital advertising for decades. Developed initially to help protect the privacy and anonymity of web browsing activities, in the 2010s cookies became virtually synonymous with digital surveillance. “Big data” collection allowed the...
Another Major Strike At Kaiser Permanente: What’s At Stake This Time
The post Another Major Strike At Kaiser Permanente: What’s At Stake This Time appeared first on Above the Law.The post Another Major Strike At Kaiser Permanente: What’s At Stake This Time appeared first on Above the Law.
The Legacy Of This Long Gone Law School
(Image via Getty) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What was the second law school founded in the United States, five years after William & Mary School of Law? Hint: Though the school has been defunct since 1833, it counts two U.S....
The Papertrail Always Comes Back — See Also
Get A Load Of John Bolton’s Emails: Dude talked about everything. Not All Work Is Created Equal: Does your firm punish associates with hard work? Innovation Matters!: Is your law school one of the most innovative? Washington Litigation Group Is Ready To Fight: The...
Contempt Is Such A Strong, If Entirely Accurate, Word — See Generally
Ed. Note: See generally is our quick review of the big stories from last week. So whether you missed it the first time or just want to revisit it, let’s look back on what happened. Bold Strategy, Counselor. Let’s See If It Pays Off (It Does Not): Courtroom decorum...
EvenUp, AI Platform for Personal Injury Lawyers, Raises $150M at $2B Valuation
One of the hottest areas of development and growth in legal tech these days is personal injury law. Just last week, Eve, an AI platform for plaintiff-side firms, raised $103 million, and now today comes news that another AI platform for personal injury law, EvenUp,...
Exclusive: Passle Launches Intelligence Map to Visualize Cross-Selling Activity within A Law Firm
Passle, a technology company that develops thought leadership and cross-selling tools for law firms, has unveiled a new visualization tool for its CrossPitch AI platform that promises to make cross-selling activity in law firms visible, actionable and measurable for...
Billing in the Age of AI: A Practical Guide for Law Firms
The challenge with law firm billing has never been the work itself—it’s been capturing it. Attorneys often face the same pain points: late-night time entry marathons, vague narratives that invite client pushback, or forgotten calls and emails that leave money on the...
Eve Launches AI Intake Platform with Voice Agent for Plaintiffs’ Firms
Earlier this year, Eve, an AI platform for plaintiffs’ law firms, launched the beta version of an AI-powered intake feature that the company said would transform how plaintiffs’ law firms capture and qualify potential clients. After a beta program with over 40 firms,...
Nexl Secures $23M Series B Funding to Accelerate Law Firm Growth Platform Innovation
As the investment dollars keep flowing into legal tech, today’s beneficiary of that trend is Nexl, an AI-powered CRM and “growth platform” for law firms, which has closed a $23 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Tidemark Capital, whose founder Dave...
On LawNext: From Client Experience to Client Intelligence: Case Status CEO Andy Seavers On Becoming A ‘Future Firm’
Recently, the legal technology company Case Status held its inaugural Client Experience Summit in Charleston, S.C., a conference devoted to exploring how AI, data and ethical practices can enable law firms to deliver a better experience for their clients.In an opening...
Relativity Fest 2025: ‘It’s Not Enough’ – CEO Saunders Calls for Bold Transformation in Legal Technology
In a keynote that was equal parts rallying cry and strategic roadmap, Relativity CEO Phil Saunders stood before 1,834 attendees at Relativity Fest 2025 in Chicago last week and delivered an unconventional message for a technology leader: what his company has built “is...
As Typepad Shuts Down, LexBlog Launches Rescue Operation To Save Nearly 600,000 Legal Blog Posts
When blogging platform Typepad announced in August that it would shut down on Sept. 30, 2025, it threatened to erase decades of legal blog posts that formed a body of scholarship and commentary. In response, legal blogging platform LexBlog mounted an emergency rescue...
Exclusive: Lawmatics Announces Qualify AI, A Sophisticated Lead Scoring Platform for Law Firms
The legal CRM and marketing automation platform Lawmatics today announced the beta launch of Qualify AI, which it is calling “the most powerful and useful lead score and qualification platform in legal tech.” The new AI-powered product represents Lawmatics’ first...
On LawNext: How AI Is Helping Legal Aid Serve 50% More Clients: Thomson Reuters’ AI for Justice Program One Year In
In the United States, over 90% of civil legal needs go unrepresented – a staggering justice gap that leaves millions of people facing eviction, domestic violence, wrongful conviction and other urgent legal crises without access to an attorney. For these individuals,...
Archery Antitrust Actions Headed to Colorado, the State’s First MDL in 16 Years
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, in selecting Colorado for more than 20 antitrust class actions targeting archery retailers and manufacturers, called the district "underutilized." The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, in...
Finding the Best Defense Base Act Lawyer in Georgia
If you or a loved one has been injured while working overseas as a government contractor, you’re likely facing more than physical pain and recovery. The confusion about what benefits you’re entitled to, the frustration of dealing with insurance companies, and the...
Appellate Court Finds Minnesota Courts Have Personal Jurisdiction Over Samsung in Lawsuit Faulting ‘Exploding’ E-Cig Battery
Samsung SDI faces a string of similar cases filed across the country by plaintiffs who allege they sustained severe burns from exploding e-cigarettes, some of which have been dismissed due to lack of personal jurisdiction and one of which resulted in a $10 million...
Finding the Best Defense Base Act Lawyer in North Virginia
If you’ve been injured while working for a defense contractor overseas, you’re facing a unique legal challenge that most attorneys simply don’t handle. The Defense Base Act provides vital benefits to workers like you, but securing them requires negotiating complex...
New USPTO Director to Take Control of Review Processes From Appeal Board
An open letter released Friday by John Squires said he is reclaiming authority from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board on whether to grant inter partes and post-grant reviews. An open letter released Friday by John Squires said he is reclaiming authority from the...
Costco Travel Isn’t Liable in Antigua Resort Wrongful Death Case, Federal Judge Rules
"Taking the well-pled facts and drawing all reasonable inferences in plaintiff's favor, Costco falsely advertised RHA as a high-quality, family-friendly resort that was prepared to reopen safely after the Covid-19 pandemic when in fact it was low-quality, lacking in...
John Bolton Plays Stupid Games, Wins Stupid Prizes
For a smart guy, John Bolton is kind of an idiot. If the indictment that dropped yesterday is correct, he sent regular emails to his wife and daughter for more than a year detailing every interesting thing that happened to him as National Security Advisor “For Diary...
The Most Innovative Law Schools (2025)
Innovation in legal education isn’t just a buzzword, it’s fast becoming a benchmark. With rapid shifts in technology, including the lightning-fast rise of artificial intelligence, the practice of law demands more than black-letter doctrine; it demands tools, ethics,...
4 Takeaways From ClioCon 2025 For Solos And Small Firms
For years, Clio has used its annual conference to signal where the legal industry is headed and this year was no different. Here are four key takeaways for solos and smalls from this year’s ClioCon 2025 keynote by founder Jack Newton. 1. Empowering Solos and Smalls in...
Law Firm Disrupted: Rise of the ‘Triple-Threat’ Associate?
While few firm leaders will predict an associate recruiting dropoff, some are more willing to dust off the crystal ball on a related question: what will the prototypical associate of the future be like? While few firm leaders will predict an associate recruiting...
Federal Judiciary Plans to Limit Operations, Begin Furloughs as Shutdown Drags On
Courts will remain open, but staff may only perform “certain excepted activities permitted under the Anti-Deficiency Act, including those needed to carry out constitutional duties of resolving cases and for the safety of human life and protection of property, the...
Health Net Agrees to $40M Settlement, Resolving Claims of Inaccurate Provider Directories
"This settlement ensures accountability and puts protections in place to stop Health Net's misleading practices and give patients access to the care they expect from their health insurance," San Diego City Attorney Heather Ferbert said. "This settlement ensures...
Supreme Court Will Soon ‘Run Out of Funding,’ Close to Public
The justices will continue hearing and deciding cases during the government shutdown, a court official said. The justices will continue hearing and deciding cases during the government shutdown, a court official said.
Meet the US Judge Presiding Over Case Against Trump’s Indicted Ex-Advisor
U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has deep familiarity with criminal law, including matters involving allegations of public corruption, and will preside over the U.S. Department of Justice's case against defendant John Bolton alleging President Donald Trump's...
Meet the US Judge Presiding Over Case Against Trump’s Indicted Ex-Adviser
U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has deep familiarity with criminal law, including matters involving allegations of public corruption, and will preside over the U.S. Department of Justice's case against defendant John Bolton alleging President Donald Trump's...
The Week in Data Oct. 17: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including how lawyers of color are losing leadership gains in multidistrict litigation. Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including how lawyers of color are losing...
Litigation Trends to Watch: Claims Surge Over Prediction Markets, AI Retail Surveillance and Expired Rewards Points
Lawsuits pile up over prediction markets. Lawsuits pile up over prediction markets.