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Ex-Biglaw Partner Turned Celebrity Tax Adviser Sentenced To Time Behind Bars For Tax Fraud
Back in November, after his trial had already started, a former Biglaw tax partner pleaded guilty to one count of aiding or assisting in the filing of a false or fraudulent tax return. It seems that he was helping his high-profile clients — including DJs Tiësto and...
Breaking: KPMG Becomes First of Big Four To Practice Law in U.S., As Arizona Approves Its ABS License
In a historic development for the legal profession, KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm, became the first Big Four firm with a subsidiary licensed to practice law in the United States, as the Arizona Supreme Court approved the application of KPMG Law US...
Covington Must Wait Behind Putin To See Classified Documents Like Everyone Else
(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)In the latest installment of Trump Weaponizing the Government While Screaming About the Weaponization of the Government, the White House yanked security clearances from Covington & Burling because they represent Jack Smith. A...
ABA Working Group Publishes Guidelines For Responsible AI Use By State And Federal Courts
The post ABA Working Group Publishes Guidelines For Responsible AI Use By State And Federal Courts appeared first on Above the Law.The post ABA Working Group Publishes Guidelines For Responsible AI Use By State And Federal Courts appeared first on Above the Law.
Intapp Launches AI-Powered DealCloud Activator to Enhance Business Development for Professional Services Firms; Announces Other Product Updates
Intapp, a global company that provides cloud-based software tailored to legal, accounting and financial services firms, has unveiled DealCloud Activator, an AI-enabled growth platform designed to help professional services firms adopt and sustain successful business...
2025 Legal Legacy Special Issue
2025 Legal Legacy Special Issue In this inaugural issue, Attorney at Law Magazine is excited to highlight some of the lawyers with family legacies int the practice of law. Lawyers! I’m excited to introduce our Inaugural Legal Legacy special issue! Over the years,...
Schwartz Law Firm: A Family Legacy in Litigation
Schwartz Law Firm: A Family Legacy in Litigation By Susan Cushing For more than 40 years, the Schwartz Law Firm has been a pillar of advocacy and justice in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Arizona. The firm was founded by Michael Schwartz on a foundation of discipline,...
The Aitken Family Legacy: Four Roads, One Destination
Some families pass down heirlooms—watches, recipes, or even old love letters. The Aiken family, however, has passed down a legacy based upon a passion for justice. Wylie Aiken built his California law firm with dedication and grit, but what makes this story remarkable...
The Hicks Dynasty: A Legacy of Legal Excellence
The Hicks Dynasty: A Legacy of Legal Excellence By Susan Cushing In the realm of law, few families have left a mark as enduring and distinguished as the Hicks family. With proud roots that run five generations deep in Nevada, the name Hicks has long been synonymous...
The Number One Skill For General Counsel
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Axiom’s 2025 Deputy General Counsel Report, what is identified as the most important skill for a general counsel? Hint: 45% of respondents rank this as the most important skill, but 31%...
The New Reality Of Hospital-Payer Contracts: How Baptist Health Negotiated With Florida Blue
The post The New Reality Of Hospital-Payer Contracts: How Baptist Health Negotiated With Florida Blue appeared first on Above the Law.Healthcare providers and insurers have long had a tense, often adversarial relationship — and the contract negotiation process between...
California Bar Exam Managed To Be Even Worse Than Expected
We all knew that this administration of the California bar exam would be a disaster. We just didn’t know how bad it would get. The answer — as Clemenza put in The Godfather — pretty goddamn bad. The new test employing Kaplan questions and administered by Meazure...
Morning Docket: 02.27.25
* Paul Weiss goes gangbusters, pushing PEP to $7.5M [American Lawyer] * Protest starting to form after Trump administration strips Covington lawyers of security clearances in retaliatory move. [New York Law Journal] * John Roberts places administrative stay on USAID...
LexisNexis Will Work More Closely with OpenAI To More Widely Deploy Its Models Across Products
LexisNexis Legal & Professional and OpenAI today announced plans to work more closely with each other to integrate OpenAI’s large language models and APIs across the LexisNexis product ecosystem. LexisNexis will incorporate OpenAI’s technology across its various...
Wolters Kluwer’s Competitive Bidding Tool LegalCollaborator Gets Gen AI Summarization and Reverse Auctioning
Wolters Kluwer today beefed up its LegalCollaborator product for corporate legal departments with the addition of new summarization functionality driven by generative artificial intelligence and the ability for legal departments to now leverage reverse auction...
Societies of Legal Minds: A Lens on AI
Marc Lauritsen | We may not welcome artificial minds into our law societies, but they will grace our workplaces. The post Societies of Legal Minds: A Lens on AI appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.We may not welcome artificial minds...
Tony Buzbee Still Has To Deal With Jay-Z’s Defamation Countersuit
(Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)After Tony Buzbee withdrew an unknown woman’s sexual assault lawsuit against Jay-Z two weeks ago, the fog around Jay-Z’s name began to clear up. Can’t say the same for Buzbee though — accusing famous and wealthy...
Meet One Of Biglaw’s Most Well-Known $3,000 An Hour Lawyers
Alex Spiro (Photo by Marlena Sloss/Bloomberg via Getty Images)How much do you think it costs to hire one of the busiest, most “relentless” Biglaw partners in the game? If you guessed $2,000 an hour, you’d be wrong. You need to go even higher if you want to get...
Want To Be A Biglaw Equity Partner? Good Luck With That…
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The bar is constantly getting higher and higher to become an equity partner at a law firm, and I don’t see that changing. — Jeff Lowe, senior managing partner and market president for Washington, D.C.,...
The Week in Data Feb. 26: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the New Partner Survey and this year's Laterals Report. Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the New Partner Survey and this year's Laterals...
Is Laying Off 15,000 IRS Employees The Best Way To Improve The Agency’s Efficiency?
Recently, the Trump administration announced that massive layoffs were coming to the IRS. Right now, it is the middle of tax-filing season so the timing couldn’t be more awkward. According to various sources, up to 15,000 IRS employees will be targeted for termination...
Latest DOJ Hire ‘Famous’ For Hanging Up Hitler Portrait
There’s a lot that’s shocking about the Department of Justice’s latest hire — former Oregon judge, Vance Day. Day has a *history* of questionable behavior that got him the longest suspension (at the time) in the history of the Oregon bar. But, for my money, the most...
FYI, Lawyers: It’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Would it surprise you to know that males account for over 20% of those with eating disorders? For bulimia, it goes up to 30%. That is what I dealt with for more than 20 years. A male lawyer binging and purging? What do you say? Yep. That was me. It started my...
Getting The Best Will Cost You The Most — See Also
No, That’s Not A Typo: Alex Spiro is raking in cash hand over fist! If You Thought Trump Hanging Up His Mugshot Was Bad: The most recent DOJ hire is known as the guy who hung up a Hitler portrait. Other Lawyers Are Paying The Cost Of Doing Business: Jay-Z isn’t done...
Kids’ Clothing Company Janie & Jack Sues Thousands of Claimants Over ‘Weaponized’ Arbitration
The retailer's counsel from Baker & Hostetler and Womble Bond Dickinson are asking the court to determine that arbitration agreements do not apply to the 2,408 claimants repped by Zimmerman Reed “simply because they visited the Janie & Jack website. The...
Pepperdine U. Loses Court Bid to Stop Netflix Debut of ‘Running Point’ in Trademark Dispute
A federal court on Wednesday denied a motion by the private Christian college to stop Netflix from showing the basketball comedy, saying use of contested marks by the show did not violate the Lanham Act. A federal court on Wednesday denied a motion by the...
Second Circuit Ruling in Favor of Uniswap Labs Empowers Decentralized Platforms
“Going forward, this decision will obviously be cited by decentralized platforms as a shield against claims under federal securities laws seeking to hold a platform responsible for a third party's misconduct on a platform, said Scott Armstrong, a principal at McGovern...
Too Targeted? Insurer Accused of Excluding Women From Its Advertising
"The insurance opportunity ads that Next places on Facebook help ordinary people to obtain information about insurance products and services, to decide whether to obtain new insurance or keep their current coverage, and to facilitate applications for products and...
Lawyers Are Worried About Retaliation and Safety Amid Demand Surge
"This is an administration that is hell bent on retribution against people that it perceives as having crossed them," said attorney Elaine Fitch, whose firm is representing federal employees. "We have seen that in some of the firings. So, yeah, it is a...
Kirkland Lost 10 Greater China Partners in 12 Months
Of the 10 departees, three have gone in-house to private equity firms. Kirkland's founding partner in Asia, David Eich, has also recently retired from the firm. Of the 10 departees, three have gone in-house to private equity firms. Kirkland's founding partner in...
After Trump Targets Covington, Group Calls on Law Firms, Bar Associations to Denounce ‘Outrageous Action’
The New York Council of Defense Lawyers includes many attorneys in Big Law and boutiques. Gibson Dunn partner Dani James is the president, Sher Tremonte partner Justine Harris is vice president. The New York Council of Defense Lawyers includes many attorneys in...
Debate Over Proposed Delaware Corporate Law Revision Highlights Rift in Corporate Bar
Views expressed online since the bill's introduction agree its passage would have an extensive impact on Delaware corporations and their stockholders, but perspectives are divided on whether those effects would be positive or negative. error code: 520
JoDee Neil: A Legacy of Law
“Dad drove me to his office at Cedar Springs and Field Street near downtown Dallas where I began doing clerical work and legal drafting from age 13 until I started at the DA’s Office. Though I’m in my 20th year of lawyering, I call that bonus practice,” says attorney...
Carma Henson: Holding Nursing Homes Accountable
Carma Henson: Holding Nursing Homes Accountable By Bob Friedman “Nursing homes are getting away with murder. I will scream it to the top of my lungs,” said Carma Henson, who handles nursing home abuse cases at Raleigh-based personal injury firm Henson Fuerst. She has...
DepoScripts: The Court Reporting Family
If these faces look familiar, it’s because Bonnie and Billy, both highly experienced and well-respected figures in the Triangle court reporting community, launched DepoScripts last year, drawing on their decades of expertise and industry knowledge. In June 2024, their...
The Intersection of Sports and Appeals at the 2024 Olympics
The Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland is now considering an appeal to decide the fate of the bronze medal awarded to American gymnast Jordan Chiles at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The bronze was initially awarded to Chiles, then taken away as a result of a decision by...
Is Reconciling Your Trust Account an Unfinished Project?
Procrastination is a familiar struggle, especially when faced with tasks outside our comfort zone. Last year, I purchased a beautiful antique piece of furniture with the intention of restoring it. Unfortunately, it still sits untouched in my garage—neglected due to a...
Case Selection and Settlement Considerations in Medical Cases
When a personal injury or medical malpractice attorney is considering whether to take a medical case or accept a settlement in a case, the decision may hinge on what’s in the medical records. A legal nurse consultant can parse through thousands of pages of medical...
Incubator for Legal Practice and Innovation: ‘Do Well and Do Good’
As a 52-year-old law student at NCCU, Mark Atkinson had what he called a “eureka moment” about what to do with his law degree. Prior to law school, he had spent 25 years as an electrical engineer working with civil engineers on business management. “I thought that’s...
Long-Term Care Planning: The Story of Two Households
Planning for eventual long-term care (LTC) needs is a big part of planning for one’s financial future. Some self-insure through family help and Medicaid. Some self-insure through reliance on their wealth. In the middle are those who will use insurance products to meet...
A Litigation Funder’s Perspective: Maximizing Damages in Commercial Cases
Litigation funders are well-positioned to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a broad spectrum of commercial cases, and we have seen plaintiffs in commercial lawsuits make each of these errors and consequently leave money on the table. Litigation funders are...
Maestro Strategic Partners: Coaching Law Firms to the Next Level
“We tell our clients that they’re not just a law firm, they’re a business selling legal services,” said Eric Sanchez, Managing Partner of Maestro Strategic Partners. “This realization often leads to a shift in perspective, helping them recognize the strategic...
Grace Massarelli: ‘The Best Revenge is Living Well’
Grace Massarelli is all about helping her clients write their next chapter as a family attorney at Gailor Hunt. “I gauge success for my clients by helping them develop their second act and seeing the newfound confidence they have in themselves as they start their ‘new...
AffiniPay, Parent to LawPay, MyCase and Others, Announces Inaugural Conference for Legal and Accounting Professionals
AffiniPay, the parent company of LawPay, MyCase, and other platforms, today announced that it will hold its first-ever conference in the fall for legal and accounting professionals. Called Kaleidoscope, the two-day event will take place Sept. 2-4, 2025, in Austin,...
ABA Working Group Publishes Guidelines for Responsible AI Use By State and Federal Courts
A panel of five judges and a professor of law and computer science, all members of the Working Group on AI and the Courts of the American Bar Association’s Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence, have published recommended guidelines for the responsible use of...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Testimony Gets Tense in Talc Bankruptcy Hearing, Could SCOTUS Finally Rule on Uninjured Class Members?
Most State Bars Will Have To Choose Between Diversity Or Dollar Signs
The threat of being defunded is pulling the rug out from under many an organizations’ “steadfast” commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Shortly after the Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” letter, we got word of law schools scrubbing DEI mentions...
The Great Escape: Lawyers Are ‘The Hidden Talent Pool’ In Plain Sight For Nonlegal Roles
Ed. note: This is the second in a series of articles by our friends Neil Handwerker and Kimberly Fine of ex judicata, who will be writing about lawyers interested in transitioning to nonlegal careers. What is the big idea? We have now reached 100,000 unique users on...
Lawyer on Survivor: ‘If I Lose, I’m Going to Biglaw’
Committing to expose yourself to both the elements and Jeff Probst for weeks and yet we all know that Biglaw is still more dehumanizing. That’s the takeaway from this this interview with upcoming contestant Kyle Fraser, an attorney from Virginia who was asked by...
Now The GOP’s Going After Their Own Judges When They Do Their Job
If you thought being appointed to the bench by a Republican and having a documented history of measured jurisprudence was enough to prevent a MAGA-head from trying to end your career, boy, are you wrong! Republican Congress members have already filed articles of...
Buy One Get One Free Cal Bar Exams!
The February administration of the California bar exam is so broken that they’re offering a free July test to everyone who fails. This comes after they already offered refunds to everyone struggling with the catastrophic launch of the new exam structure that takes the...
Latham May Not Be A ‘New York Firm,’ But It Sure Has New York Swagger
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Some of the best law firms in New York City still have that old mindset of … chasing a deal. We had the luxury of not having the history of 150 years of representing James Pierpont Morgan or Mr. Goldman. We...
3 Questions For A College Athlete Turned Birdie Girl (Part II)
Last week, I presented Part I of my written interview with Lindzee Barrera, a former Division I college golfer turned entrepreneur. That column presented her answer to the first of my three questions and focused on the current state of play for Lindzee and her...
AI-Powered Patent Platform Patlytics Raises $14M Series A Round
The post AI-Powered Patent Platform Patlytics Raises $14M Series A Round appeared first on Above the Law.Patlytics, an AI-powered patent workflow platform founded just last year, said today that it has closed a $14 million Series A round, on top of a $4.5 million seed...
This Biglaw Firm Just Shot Up The Ranking
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the most recent Leopard Law Firm Index (LLFI), which Biglaw firm moved up the most spots? Hint: The LLFI evaluates firms based on attorney growth and retention, financial stability,...
Law School Ranking Preview Shakes Up The Ranks! — See Also
Yale Is Where You’d Expect, But Check Out Everything Else!: Check to see if you might get an unexpected prestige bump! Prepare To Fail Upward: Reality TV star’s fallback career is a six-figure salary billing away hours. Where Does Your State Bar Stand On Diversity?:...
Trump Targets Covington For Jack Smith Representation
Covington said the firm is representing Smith “in his personal, individual capacity and that the representation began when it appeared he would be under investigation. Covington said the firm is representing Smith “in his personal, individual capacity and that...
‘We’re Building an Iron Man Suit for Them’: Bird & Bird Gives Attorneys Access to AI Platform
The law firm will provide all its lawyers with access to the AI platform following a successful six-month trial. The law firm will provide all its lawyers with access to the AI platform following a successful six-month trial.
SEC’s New Stance Won’t Impact Investor Lawsuit Against NFT Horse Racing Platform Game of Silks, Lawyer Says
“The public may see that this is a truly different universe than the Genlser universe that previously existed, but that is the law that has already been established, said Max Burwick, the managing partner at Burwick Law and lead counsel in the action. “The...
Trump Turmoil Putting GCs on Hot Seat
"Chaos is not good for general counsel. Chaos creates risk," said Rob Chesnut, a former general counsel and former chief ethics officer of Airbnb. "Chaos is not good for general counsel. Chaos creates risk," said Rob Chesnut, a former general counsel and former...
‘Severe Shortfall’: 10th Circuit Judge Urges Lawmakers to Add Judgeships
“The shortage of judges is having a profound effect on the American public," Timothy Tymkovich told a House Judiciary subcommittee. “The shortage of judges is having a profound effect on the American public," Timothy Tymkovich told a House Judiciary...
Tanner Williams and Tyler Yoho: The New Generation of Lawyers
Tanner Williams and Tyler Yoho: The New Generation of Lawyers By Dan Baldwin “You can call us anytime. Tyler and I left the big firms to create a practice where clients aren’t just case numbers—they’re real people with real needs. We make sure they never get lost in...
Corinne Hodak: Seeking Justice Beyond Her Clients
AALM: How did your experiences as a nurse lead you to pursue a legal career? CH: As a nurse in the intensive care unit, I took care of many patients who had been injured by someone else’s negligence. I wanted to be able to help them seek justice for their injuries,...
Family & Addiction Experts: Creating a Comprehensive Picture
Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with Dr. Brian Jackson and Diane “Di” McQueen, the founders of Family & Addiction Experts. McQueen is a licensed clinical social worker and has earned the master’s level certified addiction professional credential. She has spent...
The Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association Received the Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Award
The Florida Bar and the Florida Supreme Court presented the 2025 Pro Bono Awards on January 16 at the Florida Supreme Court. “For the court, this is always a heart warming and inspiring event,” said Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz, who presented the awards. “As in years...
Jake Navin: Into the Fire of Trial Law
AALM: Tell us about your decision to attend law school. JN: I was never the kid who wanted to be an attorney growing up. I wanted to be an actor, but that all stopped when COVID hit. My aunt is an attorney in Jacksonville. She and my mom encouraged me to go to law...
Morgan & Morgan Lawyers Sanctioned Over AI Citations
"I think that the court had an opportunity here to send a message to lawyers in a way that would remind my colleagues around the country that AI is not a substitute for real intelligence," said attorney and law professor Dan D. Kohane, who is not associated with the...
Breaking: Top Georgia Judge Resigns
The judge intends to return to private practice in South Georgia. The judge intends to return to private practice in South Georgia.
Trump’s Pause on FCPA Enforcement Triggers Doubts and Disappointment Among Lawyers
A robust compliance culture, inspired by U.S. enforcement efforts, has spread across Latin America, a region plagued by corruption. A robust compliance culture, inspired by U.S. enforcement efforts, has spread across Latin America, a region plagued by...
As Profits Skyrocket, Law Firms Maintain Equity Tier Exclusivity
"The bar is constantly getting higher and higher to become an equity partner at a law firm," one source said. There’s no doubt many firms put together outstanding financial performances last year. Still, many bottom lines are getting a boost from flat or...
Uniswap Says SEC Has Ended Its Investigation Into the DeFi Crypto Exchange
The news follows a flurry of similar actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, such as agreeing on Friday to drop an investigation into Robinhood's cryptocurrency division and the NFT platform OpenSea and ending its litigation against Coinbase. The...
Morgan & Morgan’s ‘Delay’ Tactic Bumps Attorney Fees to $192K
Defense counsel with Groth Makarenko Kaiser Eidex secured an additional $17,000 in attorney fees after obtaining an appellate win opposite plaintiff counsel with Morgan & Morgan in an automotive tort involving ex-NBA player Jordan Hill. Defense counsel with...
Susman Godfrey Lawsuit Alleges Google AI Models Reap Illegal Monopoly Profits
"By this action, Chegg seeks to hold Google responsible for the millions of dollars of harm it is causing and illicit profits it is reaping by misappropriating Chegg's unique and valuable works and protect the public's continued access to high quality and trustworthy...
Lieff Cabraser’s Sarah London Joins Girard Sharp
London, who worked at Lieff Cabraser for 15 years, started Tuesday at Girard Sharp in San Francisco. London, who worked at Lieff Cabraser for 15 years, started Tuesday at Girard Sharp in San Francisco.
Winning Preliminary Injunction No Basis For Lawyer Fees, Supreme Court Holds
"A plaintiff who secures a preliminary injunction has achieved only temporary success at an intermediary stage of the suit,” Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. wrote for the majority. "A plaintiff who secures a preliminary injunction has achieved only temporary...
Federal Judge Sanctions Morgan & Morgan Attorneys for AI-Generated Fake Cases in Court Filing
You may have heard the news earlier this month that attorneys at plaintiffs law firm Morgan & Morgan — the 42nd largest U.S. law firm by headcount — were facing sanctions over their submission of court filings containing fake legal cases generated by artificial...
Welch Fruit Snack Manufacturer Accuses Competition of Marketing ‘Lies and Deception’
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector. This...
Reports of DEI’s Death at John Deere May Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
An advocacy group that champions diversity won't be holding John Deere's feet to the fire, after all. The nonprofit withdrew its shareholder proposal seeking more workforce data "after a number of dialogues over several months with Deere & Co. staff on its...
Supreme Court Overturns Death Row Inmate’s Conviction, Cites Prosecutorial Misconduct
The divided court ruled that Oklahoma prosecutors violated their constitutional obligation to "correct false testimony" in the long-running death penalty case of murder defendant Richard Glossip. The divided court ruled that Oklahoma prosecutors violated their...
Jones Day Settles Dad Bias Lawsuit
It comes two weeks after the parties met for a settlement conference and as the parties were scheduled for a trial later this year. It comes two weeks after the parties met for a settlement conference and as the parties were scheduled for a trial later this...
On LawNext: Is Arbitrus.ai – ‘The First True AI Judge’ – The Future of Dispute Resolution?
Earlier this month, a legal tech startup called Fortuna Arbitration launched what it says is the first true AI judge – an automated arbitration system called Arbitrus.ai that the company claims can fully replace human arbitrators in resolving legal disputes. The...
Communications and Marketing Firm Baretz+Brunelle Acquires Go-to-Market Company LexFusion
Baretz+Brunelle, which describes itself as a growth advisory firm to elite businesses in the legal industry, has acquired LexFusion, a company that provides go-to-market sales representation of a portfolio of companies acr0ss major categories of legal technology....
‘Too Harsh a Punishment’: State Appeals Court Says Barring Plaintiff’s Expert Witness Went Too Far
"[C]ourts should not impose this harsh sanction unless 'there has been a clear record of delay or contumacious conduct," Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Kenny Armstrong said. "[C]ourts should not impose this harsh sanction unless 'there has been a clear record...
‘Too Harsh a Punishment’: State Appeals Court Says Barring Plaintiff’s Expert Witness Went Too Far
"[C]ourts should not impose this harsh sanction unless 'there has been a clear record of delay or contumacious conduct," Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Kenny Armstrong said. "[C]ourts should not impose this harsh sanction unless 'there has been a clear record...
Hallucinated AI Citations Garner $15K Sanction for Texas Attorney
"Much like a chainsaw or other useful but potentially dangerous tools, one must understand the tools they are using and use those tools with caution," the federal magistrate wrote. "Much like a chainsaw or other useful but potentially dangerous tools, one must...
Remember the Legal Research ‘AI Smackdown’? I Decided To Bring OpenAI’s Deep Research to the Fight
Recently, I wrote here about the AI Smackdown presented at a Feb. 8 meeting of the Southern California Association of Law Libraries, where a panel of three law librarians reported on their comparison of the AI answers delivered by three leading platforms – Lexis+AI,...
4 Easy Steps to Being a Small-Talk Superstar
Bull Garlington | I’m going to give you two methods for mastering small talk. One for when you start, one for when they start. Ready? Let’s do this. The post 4 Easy Steps to Being a Small-Talk Superstar appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Calling Defendant A Witch Who Controls Men With Menstrual Blood Doesn’t Work Out For Prosecutors
One hoped that Justice Alito opening the door to basing constitutional law on the rantings of 17th century witch hunters would usher in a new era where we could finally get back to some old-fashioned stake burnings. Nothing is more “deeply rooted in the Nation’s...
DOJ Demands Safe Space After Mean Judge Lady Made Them Sad With All Those Hard Questions
Cue the world’s tiniest violin for the new leadership at the Department of Justice. Government lawyers have made a public show of threatening legislators for calling Elon Musk a dick and hemorrhaging senior attorneys who refuse to engage in unethical conduct, but they...
ABA Suspends DEI Accreditation Requirements For Law Schools
Law schools have been stuck between a rock and the Trump administration when it comes to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion on their campuses. Diversifying classrooms has benefits: broadening the likelihood of cultural exchange and encouraging opportunities...
Trump US Attorney Doesn’t Understand Constitution, Basic Grammar
When new AG Pam Bondi informed the DOJ that they were rebranding as Trump’s personal lawyers, it felt like a Freudian slip. Given that the leadership of the leaders of the hitherto famously independent department — from Bondi to Blanche to Bove — were all chosen...
Someone’s Gonna Represent Him, But It Ain’t Me — See Also
Anthony Ricco Wants Out Of Representing Diddy: Not sure which straw was the final one, but it’s over. Stop Being A Meany-Head, Your Honor: DOJ attorneys throw tantrum over judge’s reasonable questions. An Actual Witch Trial: You have to read about this New Mexico case...
‘This Is an Anathema’: Talc Bankruptcy Testimony Spotlights Plaintiffs’ Bar Fractures
Beasley Allen's Andy Birchfield and R. Allen Smith, of the Smith Law Firm, who share 12,000 talcum powder clients, testified about their opposing views about Johnson & Johnson's $10 billion bankruptcy plan. Beasley Allen's Andy Birchfield and R. Allen Smith,...
Georgia Plaintiffs’ Lawyers See Governor’s Tort Reform Bill as ‘All-Out Attack on Right to Trial By Jury’
The legislation seeking to lower amounts juries award in civil cases is Gov. Brian Kemp's top legislative priority. The Georgia State Senate passed its version of the measure on Friday. The legislation seeking to lower amounts juries award in civil cases is Gov....
With Agencies in Turmoil, Regulatory Lawyers Advise Caution
“We're definitely not in a time of certainty, said Sidley Austin partner Steven Cohen. “I don't think that lawyers like myself have clear regulatory guidance yet from the administration in terms of advising our clients. “We're definitely not in a time of...
‘Not a Minor Amendment’: Law Professors Urge NY Legislature to Reject Rollback of Discovery Reforms
More than 80 law school professors wrote a letter to the Democratic leaders of both legislative chambers asking them to reject changes to the discovery law that are proposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in her 2026 executive budget, with the endorsement of the District...
Trendspotting: Biglaw Firms Opening Up Shop In Regional Hotspots
Regional business is booming right now, with top Biglaw firms launching new offices in some of the hottest spots around the country in the hope of snatching up some valued market share. In today’s news alone, we’ve got three Biglaw firms opening up shop in new cities:...
Elena Kagan Wants People To Feel Comfortable About Their Right To Criticize The Supreme Court
(Photo by Rafael Suanes/MCT/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. In the end, the results matter, people are absolutely entitled to make judgments about the court based on the results that the court is reaching...
Is Judge Dale Ho Trying To Punk Paul Clement?
Paul Clement (by Alex Wong/Getty Images)The shenanigans from the Department of Justice in the case against New York City mayor Eric Adams have been epic. Acting deputy attorney general Emil Bove demanded the dismissal of the corruption charges against Adams, which led...
Leading The Way For Black Women Lawyers
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Who was the first African American female lawyer in the United States? Hint: She applied to law school using her initials to hide the fact that she was a woman. She was also the first woman admitted to...