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Trump Taps Judge Jeanine For Key DOJ Role After Consulting Evening Cable Lineup
Ed Martin really went on a journey yesterday. First, he learned that he’d officially be yanked from the DC US Attorney job search after a whirlwind four months of pretending he already had the job. Then he got spit on. Ed Martin is having a tough day. First Trump...
Change Comes To All Things, Even Biglaw — See Also
Biglaw Partners Are Moving On: White & Case and Paul Weiss lose some pretty big names from their rosters. Speaking Of White & Case: They’re headed back to the office 4 days a week. Capitulating Biglaw Firms Featured On 60 Minutes: And it isn’t a good look....
Sonia Sotomayor Encourages Lawyers To Stand Up And ‘Fight This Fight’ Against The Government
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [The legal profession] is poised to show its greatness. I tell law students if you’re not used to fighting losing battles, don’t become a lawyer. Our job is to stand up for people who can’t do it themselves....
DOJ Calls EO Against Perkins Coie ‘Lawful,’ Says It’s Reviewing Appellate Options
The DOJ is “reviewing all potential avenues of appeal of the Court's order, the agency said of U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell's summary judgment ruling in the case. The DOJ is “reviewing all potential avenues of appeal of the Court's order, the agency said of...
DOJ Calls EO Against Perkins Coie ‘Lawful,’ Says It’s Reviewing Appellate Options
The DOJ is “reviewing all potential avenues of appeal of the Court's order, the agency said of U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell's summary judgment ruling in the case. The DOJ is “reviewing all potential avenues of appeal of the Court's order, the agency said of...
‘Stunningly Frightening’: Experts Discuss Impact on Judges and What’s Next in Hannah Dugan Arrest Case
As Dugan's hearing approaches, litigators, judges and academics are talking about the implications of the case for the judiciary and what road map—if any—the case may provide as the Donald Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration and attacks...
‘Stunningly Frightening’: Experts Discuss Impact on Judges and What’s Next in Hannah Dugan Arrest Case
As Dugan's hearing approaches, litigators, judges and academics are talking about the implications of the case for the judiciary and what road map—if any—the case may provide as the Donald Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration and attacks...
Climbing Through The Law Firm Ranks To Become Managing Partner
In this episode of The Jabot, I chat with Cayce Lynch, the new national managing partner at Tyson & Mendes. Discover Cayce’s inspiring journey from paralegal to managing partner, the unique culture at her firm, and how they’re innovating in defense law. An...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “David H. Souter, Republican Justice Who Allied With Court’s Liberal Wing,...
How Legal Ops Solves Your Real-World Challenges
Getty ImagesLegal Ops is evolving — are you ready? In the March episode of the UpLevel View podcast, UpLevel Ops CEO Stephanie Corey is joined by two standout leaders from The L Suite — Greg Raiten, co-founder, and Shaun Sethna, general counsel — for an honest...
Amateur Comedian Judge Faces Ethics Complaints Over Groan-Inducing ‘Dad Jokes’
There are only two responses to a truly phenomenal dad joke: frustration and a knee-slapping gigglefest. Don’t believe me? Listen to this Dad Joke compilation with your office door open and see what happens. That said, there is a time and a place for humor — the...
Deciding Whether To Travel For Clients
Last year, I wrote an article about how it often makes sense to hire local counsel rather than to travel for clients in some circumstances. Travel time can add costs for clients, and if a lawyer is not admitted in a given jurisdiction, it might be better to have local...
Americans’ Trust In The Healthcare System Is Plummeting. How Can It Be Repaired?
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There’s Only One Type Of Partner At These Biglaw Firms — The Equity Kind
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by ALM, which firms in the Am Law 100 only have an equity class of partners? Hint: In 2024, there were 15 Am Law 100 firms with only equity partners, but given the expansion...
Former Supreme Court Justice Souter Has Passed Away — See Also
We’re Still Feeling His Impact On The Court: The unexpected liberal judge is a model for judges everywhere. Cadwalader Feeling The Consequences Of Cowering: They’re seeing an exodus of talented, principled lawyers. Here’s The Winner Of Our 16th Annual Law Revue!:...
EU Countries to Create Special Ukraine Tribunal to Prosecute War Crimes
The establishment of the tribunal gives Ukraine a path to prosecute the senior political and military leaders responsible for the country's invasion by Russia, which is currently not possible under any other international court. The establishment of the...
EU Countries to Create Special Ukraine Tribunal to Prosecute War Crimes
The establishment of the tribunal gives Ukraine a path to prosecute the senior political and military leaders responsible for the country's invasion by Russia, which is currently not possible under any other international court. The establishment of the...
Skadden, Milbank Say EEOC Request Is Resolved as Part of Deal With Trump
The EEOC confirmed to Law.com Friday that the EEOC's letter requests to Skadden and Milbank about their DEI-related employment practices have been resolved. The EEOC confirmed to Law.com Friday that the EEOC's letter requests to Skadden and Milbank about their...
Skadden, Milbank Say EEOC Request Is Resolved as Part of Deal With Trump
The EEOC confirmed to Law.com Friday that the EEOC's letter requests to Skadden and Milbank about their DEI-related employment practices have been resolved. The EEOC confirmed to Law.com Friday that the EEOC's letter requests to Skadden and Milbank about their...
Judge’s ‘Heavy Caseload’ Does Not Permit ‘Temporary Recusal’ From a Case, State Appellate Court Says
"Because the trial judge had entered an order of recusal without any limitation before his entry of the order on appeal, he had no authority to enter the order on appeal." A judge's decision to recuse himself from a child custody case barred him from entering...
Judge’s ‘Heavy Caseload’ Does Not Permit ‘Temporary Recusal’ From a Case, State Appellate Court Says
"Because the trial judge had entered an order of recusal without any limitation before his entry of the order on appeal, he had no authority to enter the order on appeal." "Because the trial judge had entered an order of recusal without any limitation before his...
‘A Personable Guy’: SCOTUS Chief Justice Stands Behind Rule of Law During Western NY Appearance
Chief Justice John Roberts took questions from his Harvard Law School classmate, U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo of the Western District of New York. Chief Justice John Roberts took questions from his Harvard Law School classmate, U.S. District Judge...
‘A Personable Guy’: SCOTUS Chief Justice Stands Behind Rule of Law During Western NY Appearance
Chief Justice John Roberts took questions from his Harvard Law School classmate, U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo of the Western District of New York. Chief Justice John Roberts took questions from his Harvard Law School classmate, U.S. District Judge...
Litigation Trends to Watch: Cases Surge Over Algorithmic Pricing, ‘Reject Cookies’ Banners and Search Result Listings
Construction rental companies are under fire for using algorithmic pricing tools. Construction rental companies are under fire for using algorithmic pricing tools.
Litigation Trends to Watch: Cases Surge Over Algorithmic Pricing, ‘Reject Cookies’ Banners and Search Result Listings
Construction rental companies are under fire for using algorithmic pricing tools. Construction rental companies are under fire for using algorithmic pricing tools.
Choice of Pirro as Top Federal Prosecutor in D.C. Raises Concerns
While Jeanine Pirro has served as a district attorney and judge in a sizable jurisdiction, she has not practiced law in two decades, critics say, as she has focused on her role as a political and legal commentator on television. While Jeanine Pirro has served as...
Choice of Pirro as Top Federal Prosecutor in D.C. Raises Concerns
While Jeanine Pirro has served as a district attorney and judge in a sizable jurisdiction, she has not practiced law in two decades, critics say, as she has focused on her role as a political and legal commentator on television. While Jeanine Pirro has served as...
Ambiguity Over Term Limits Means Courts May Have to Determine Next U.S. Attorneys in High-Profile Districts
Unanswered legal questions remain as the Trump administration signals it might test the term limits of U.S. attorneys, sidestepping Senate confirmation and the courts. Those questions may lead to conflict between the role of U.S. district judges and the executive...
Ambiguity Over Term Limits Means Courts May Have to Determine Next U.S. Attorneys in High-Profile Districts
Unanswered legal questions remain as the Trump administration signals it might test the term limits of U.S. attorneys, sidestepping Senate confirmation and the courts. Those questions may lead to conflict between the role of U.S. district judges and the executive...
ABA Council Extends Suspension of DEI Standard Until 2026
The Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar voted to extend the enforcement of Standard 206, which had required schools to commit to diversity and inclusion, until Aug. 31, 2026. The Council of the Section of Legal Education and...
ABA Council Extends Suspension of DEI Standard Until 2026
The Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar voted to extend the enforcement of Standard 206, which had required schools to commit to diversity and inclusion, until Aug. 31, 2026. The Council of the Section of Legal Education and...
Big Law Attorneys Open Up About Addiction, Recovery and Leaning on Others for Help
Steven Wall, the global managing partner of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner litigation partner Jim Lawrence and Dechert associate Casey Miller all discussed their respective recoveries from addiction as part of a Well-Being Week in Law...
Founder of Failed Crypto ‘Bank’ Celsius Is Sentenced to 12 Years in Jail
The sentence comes after Alex Mashinsky pleaded guilty in December to commodities and securities fraud in connection to Celsius Network LLC, a crypto asset platform that held $25 billion at its height. The sentence comes after Alex Mashinsky pleaded guilty in...
’19 Laws Are a Lot:’ Amid AI Rollout, Attorneys Grapple With Varied Rules
Maintaining an effective privacy program while balancing compliance with 19 comprehensive state privacy laws is an ongoing challenge for privacy attorneys. Gavin George, partner with Haynes Boone discussed how to navigate those laws effectively during a talk at the...
SEC Commissioner: Ripple Settlement Shows Regulator at War With Itself
“Until new regulatory guidance is issued, the crypto world will continue to operate in a vacuum, said Arlo Devlin Brown, a partner at Covington & Burling and ex-chief of the Southern District of New York's public corruption unit. “Until new regulatory...
The Importance of Change Management In Law Firms: Winning Lawyers’ Support for Behavioral Change
Law firms, based on precedent, steeped in tradition, and historically resistant to disruption, often struggle with change management. Yet, in today's rapidly evolving legal landscape, adapting to new technologies, processes and client expectations is no longer...
Medical Device Company Must Turn Over Financial Records Post-$60M Verdict, Judge Rules
On Tuesday, U.S. District Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV of the District of Massachusetts granted Insulet Corp.'s motion for post-verdict discovery against the defendants and their ability to pay a $59.4 million trade secrets judgment for an insulin patch...
How I Made Partner: ‘Proactively Seek the Opportunities That You Want,’ Says Kate McMorrow of Knobbe Martens
"The best opportunities in my career came from unexpected conversations in hallways and socializing with partners that I did not necessarily work with at the time. It is much easier to plan and shape your career if you proactively seek the opportunities that you...
The Eighth Circuit Reinforces the Importance of Expressly Requesting Jury Trials
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently reinforced the importance of a plaintiff asking for a jury trial either in the pleadings or within 14 days after service of the pleadings, as required by Rule 38(b)(1), or through a formal motion, as allowed...
Legal Research Service Decisis Makes Inroads Against Fastcase As It Expands to 20 Bar Associations
Decisis, the legal research service that LexisNexis parent RELX launched in 2021 to compete against Fastcase for a share of the bar association partnership business, has expanded over just the past year from 10 to 20 bar partnerships, including 14 state bar...
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter Dies at 85
"He brought uncommon wisdom and kindness to a lifetime of public service," Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. said. "After retiring to his beloved New Hampshire in 2009, he continued to render significant service to our branch by sitting regularly on the [U.S.] Court of...
7th Circuit Clears Chicago Firm in Yearslong Dispute with Lit Funding Company
The company also claimed Sugar Felsenthal fraudulently concealed its relationship with its former executive while helping her establish her competing business and said the firm's actions caused it to wrongfully incur legal fees and outside investments. The...
7th Circuit Clears Chicago Firm in Yearslong Dispute with Lit Funding Company
The company also claimed Sugar Felsenthal fraudulently concealed its relationship with its former executive while helping her establish her competing business and said the firm's actions caused it to wrongfully incur legal fees and outside investments. Hi...
Aderant Renews Its Partnership with LawPay to Provide Cloud-Based E-Payments through Expert and Sierra
Aderant, a global provider of legal business management software, said today that it has signed a multi-year renewal of its partnership with LawPay to provide its users with integrated access to LawPay’s electronic payments solution. The Aderant and LawPay integration...
Richard Susskind on AI for Lawyers: A Review of ‘How to Think About AI’
Book Review | Richard Susskind's much anticipated book on AI offers clarity for perplexed lawyers. Jerry Lawson takes us through it. The post Richard Susskind on AI for Lawyers: A Review of ‘How to Think About AI’ appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law...
Breaking: Trump Names Former Judge and DA Jeanine Pirro Interim US Attorney for Washington, DC
Pirro served as a former state judge and former top prosecutor for Westchester County, New York, before becoming a television host and Trump's next interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. Pirro served as a former state judge and former top prosecutor...
Trump Names Former Judge and DA Jeanine Pirro Interim US Attorney for Washington, DC
Pirro served as a former state judge and former top prosecutor for Westchester County, New York, before becoming a television host and Trump's next interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. Pirro served as a former state judge and former top prosecutor...
Trump Names Former Judge and DA Jeanine Pirro Interim US Attorney for Washington, DC
Pirro served as a former state judge and former top prosecutor for Westchester County, New York, before becoming a television host and Trump's next interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. Pirro served as a former state judge and former top prosecutor...
The 2025 Am Law 200: At a Glance
An alphabetized listing of the Am Law Second Hundred firms and their core financial and census data. An alphabetized listing of the Am Law Second Hundred firms and their core financial and census data.
The 2025 Am Law 200: At a Glance
An alphabetized listing of the Am Law Second Hundred firms and their core financial and census data. An alphabetized listing of the Am Law Second Hundred firms and their core financial and census data.
FirmPilot Reaches $11.7M In Funding, As Thomson Reuters And HubSpot Ventures Join As Investors
The post FirmPilot Reaches $11.7M In Funding, As Thomson Reuters And HubSpot Ventures Join As Investors appeared first on Above the Law.Legal technology company FirmPilot announced today that it has raised $11.7 million in total funding, with Thomson Reuters Ventures...
Biglaw Partner Compensation Is Not Created Equal
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by ALM, what is the difference between highest profits per equity partner and the lowest PEP in the Am Law 100? Hint: Across the Am Law 100, PEP went up 12.3% last year. See...
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Is That A New $2B Firm On The Horizon? — See Also
There’s Talk Of A Merger To Come: McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel are in conversation. Trump’s Divisiveness Is Bringing People Together: Say hello to General Counsels United! Goodbye, Ed Martin!: Though he was wildly unqualified for the job,...
Court Says Cuba Tobacco Company Has Right to Seek Cancellation of U.S. Rival’s ‘Cohiba’ Trademark
The legal dispute dates back to 1997, when Cuba's state-owned company attempted to register its Cohiba mark but was turned away because of General Cigar Company's registration. The court found Cubatabaco has the right to seek cancellation of the mark held by its U.S....
Court Says Cuba Tobacco Company Has Right to Seek Cancellation of U.S. Rival’s ‘Cohiba’ Trademark
The legal dispute dates back to 1997, when Cuba's state-owned company attempted to register its Cohiba mark but was turned away because of General Cigar Company's registration. The court found Cubatabaco has the right to seek cancellation of the mark held by its U.S....
The Law Firm Disrupted: Can Billing Rate Increases Withstand the Tariff Buzzsaw?
For the last few years, it's seemed like nothing could stand in the way of rising billing rates. But they may have met their match in a global economic disruption. For the last few years, it's seemed like nothing could stand in the way of rising billing rates....
The Law Firm Disrupted: Can Billing Rate Increases Withstand the Tariff Buzzsaw?
For the last few years, it's seemed like nothing could stand in the way of rising billing rates. But they may have met their match in a global economic disruption. For the last few years, it's seemed like nothing could stand in the way of rising billing rates....
The Supreme Court and Congress Brace for Nationwide-Injunctions Debate
The U.S. Supreme Court could rule on the validity of nationwide injunctions by July after the justices hear arguments May 15 on whether a U.S. district court judge properly issued such a broad mandate in rejecting as unconstitutional Trump's executive order to limit...
The Supreme Court and Congress Brace for Nationwide-Injunctions Debate
The U.S. Supreme Court could rule on the validity of nationwide injunctions by July after the justices hear arguments May 15 on whether a U.S. district court judge properly issued such a broad mandate in rejecting as unconstitutional Trump's executive order to limit...
‘It’s a Very Tough Time for Government Lawyers’: Will Upheaval at DOJ Impact Litigation Over Trump’s Agenda?
How will morale issues and turnover among Department of Justice lawyers impact the course of litigation over hot-button issues in the Trump agenda? How will morale issues and turnover among Department of Justice lawyers impact the course of litigation over...
‘It’s a Very Tough Time for Government Lawyers’: Will Upheaval at DOJ Impact Litigation Over Trump’s Agenda?
How will morale issues and turnover among Department of Justice lawyers impact the course of litigation over hot-button issues in the Trump agenda? How will morale issues and turnover among Department of Justice lawyers impact the course of litigation over...
Supreme Court Ends Carvana Insider Trading Case in Delaware
Carvana isn't yet completely free from litigation over shareholders who say they were misled when material information was withheld from them. The online car dealer is still defending a securities class action that makes similar allegations in Arizona federal...
Supreme Court Ends Carvana Insider Trading Case in Delaware
Carvana isn't yet completely free from litigation over shareholders who say they were misled when material information was withheld from them. The online car dealer is still defending a securities class action that makes similar allegations in Arizona federal...
Judge Presses Government on Reasoning Behind Susman Godfrey Executive Order
Judge Loren AliKhan repeatedly asked DOJ lawyer Richard Lawson to justify the government's arguments that Susman Godfrey engaged in discrimination. Judge Loren AliKhan repeatedly asked DOJ lawyer Richard Lawson to justify the government's arguments that Susman...
Judge Presses Government on Reasoning Behind Susman Godfrey Executive Order
Judge Loren AliKhan repeatedly asked DOJ lawyer Richard Lawson to justify the government's arguments that Susman Godfrey engaged in discrimination. Judge Loren AliKhan repeatedly asked DOJ lawyer Richard Lawson to justify the government's arguments that Susman...
Fan Sues NFL For Emotional Distress Over Shedeur Sanders Draft
(Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)There’s a fine line between being passionate fandom and being downright crazy. Filing a federal lawsuit seeking $100 million in punitive damages from the NFL for the emotional distress of watching a favorite player not get drafted...
T14 Law School Selects Dedicated Professor As Its Next Dean
The University of Chicago Law School recently announced that Adam Chilton will become the elite school’s next dean. Chilton currently serves as the Howard G. Krane Professor of Law and Walter Mander Research Scholar at the school, and is due to take on his new role on...
Trump Dumps Ed Martin In Favor Of ‘Shit Sandwich Senate Will Eat’
(Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)This morning, President Trump dumped Ed Martin, his first choice to lead the US Attorney’s Office in DC. Looks like Ed is resigning to spend more time with his unhinged correspondence. Look out, Jewish delis! Your illegal...
General Counsel ‘No Longer Trust’ Biglaw
A new organization — General Counsels United — just launched. Less than two weeks after it was created, it boasts over 500 members. The group’s purportedly nonpartisan goal is to “to share information, resources, and strategies on how to support the rule of law and...
DC Bar Election Seems To Be Tracking Canada, Australia… Papacy
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Over the last month, the surest path to electoral success is mercilessly dunking on the Trump administration. Canada’s Liberals were getting whipped like it was macaron challenge week on Bake Off before Trump started calling them...
John Roberts Once Again Rebukes Donald Trump’s Attacks On The Judiciary
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Impeachment is not how you register disagreement with decisions. That’s what we’re there for. This job is to obviously decide cases, but in the course of that, to check the excesses of Congress or the...
California Businesses Hit With Discrimination Suits for ‘Ladies Only’ Marketing
The class action complaints claim the marketing violates the Unruh Civil Rights Act, which “prohibits offering promotions or discounts based on sex or gender, and California Civil Code. The class action complaints claim the marketing violates the Unruh Civil...
California Businesses Hit With Discrimination Suits for ‘Ladies Only’ Marketing
The class action complaints claim the marketing violates the Unruh Civil Rights Act, which “prohibits offering promotions or discounts based on sex or gender, and California Civil Code. The class action complaints claim the marketing violates the Unruh Civil...
The European Legal Industry’s Women Rising Stars, 2025
Over 100 entries featuring women practicing in Continental Europe and Ireland have been whittled down to the top 25 women aged under 40 tipped to spearhead the next generation of leading partners. Over 100 entries featuring women practicing in Continental Europe...
The European Legal Industry’s Women Rising Stars, 2025
Over 100 entries featuring women practicing in Continental Europe and Ireland have been whittled down to the top 25 women aged under 40 tipped to spearhead the next generation of leading partners. Over 100 entries featuring women practicing in Continental Europe...
Stay or Go? Some Partners and Associates Are Considering Exits at Law Firms Settling With Trump
The choices law firms have made, to make a deal with or fight Trump, are leaving an impression on firm partnerships, firm morale, culture and unity. The choices law firms have made, to make a deal with or fight Trump, are leaving an impression on firm...
2nd Circuit Orders Return Of Vermont Grad Student Abducted By ICE Because She Wrote An Article They Didn’t Like
(Image via Getty)Protestors and folks who are generally interested in the State not ejecting people for Thoughtcrime have been following two protestors who were faced with deportation. The first is Mahmoud Khalil. He was detained related to protests he took part in on...
Does Our Oath Have A Statute Of Limitations?
This year’s Law Day, May 1, was different from others. Entitled the National Law Day of Action, it was a day when more than 10,000 lawyers, including me, across the nation, reaffirmed our oaths as lawyers. The most important words are: “to preserve, protect, and...
Biglaw Merger Talks Could Create New $2 Billion Firm
It looks like there could be a new entrant into next year’s Am Law 20. That’s because McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel have announced they are in merger talks. The combined firm would be at the $2.8 billion in gross revenue mark, fitting it into...
Trump vs. The Legal Profession: Executive Orders or Extortion?
“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right… to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.” — Sixth Amendment, U.S. Constitution On April 28, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that revoked the federal security clearances of...
The California Bar Was So Bad That The Exam Vendor Is Getting Sued Over It
(Image via Getty)In the spirit of bar prep, let’s IRAC this. The California Bar had an issue: they looked at their budget and realized that they’d go bankrupt if they continued administering the bar as usual. Rules are rules, though; you’ve gotta have some way of...
Dead Victim’s AI Deepfake Brought In To Speak At Sentencing… Oh HELL No!
This week in rejected Black Mirror plots, we had a deceased manslaughter victim reanimated as an AI-generated video to speak at his killer’s sentencing. In a victim impact statement hitherto unprecedented because, you know, THE LAWS OF NATURE, Christopher Pelkey’s...
GenAI, Legal Ops, And The Human Advantage
One palpable concern among attendees at this year’s CLOC Global Institute is whether GenAI will take over some of the functions that legal ops professionals currently perform — or diminish the perceived value of their work. I’ve certainly heard similar concerns by...
BENCHSLAP: NY Judge Rules That We Are NOT Under Venezuelan Invasion
Hosanna! The great war with Venezuela is over. Bang those pots! Flip a car! Kiss a random stranger WITH CONSENT! Yesterday, Judge Alvin Hellerstein of the Southern District of New York became the second judge in a week to declare that we are not in a war — declared or...
7 Things Employers Should Be Doing To Fulfill Their Fiduciary Duty
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Sustainable Self-Care Starts With Awareness
Ed. note: This is the latest installment in a series of posts on motherhood in the legal profession, in partnership with our friends at MothersEsquire. Welcome Sonya L. Sigler to our pages. Click here if you’d like to donate to MothersEsquire. “I have two kinds of...
Paladin Launches Its First Pro Bono Portal Outside the U.S., In Partnership with Ontario Bar Association
Paladin, a company whose platform connects lawyers with opportunities to provide free legal help, today launched a province-wide pro bono portal for Ontario, developed in partnership with the Ontario Bar Association. While Paladin has launched pro bono portals in 13...
Morning Docket: 05.08.25
* Republicans concede state supreme court case they lost six months ago. [News & Observer] * Chief Justice Roberts explains that he doesn’t think it’s bad to overturn precedent, which might be the most “activist judge” thing a chief justice has ever said. [CNN] *...
‘Fight The Power’: Now Is The Time For Lawyers To Defend The Rule Of Law Against Trump’s Attacks
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Each generation of lawyers confronts its great test, and this is ours. We will prevail: the initial capitulation of a few firms to coercive executive orders seems to have inspired far more firms to say “forget...
Judge Allows FTX Investor Lawsuit to Proceed Against Celebrities, YouTube Promoters
“When Defendants urged people to invest in FTX, they solicited the purchases that followed, U.S. District Judge K. Michael Moore ruled Wednesday in a 49-page order. “When Defendants urged people to invest in FTX, they solicited the purchases that followed, U.S....
Think How Much Better I’d Have Turned Out With Only 2 Pricier Ninja Turtles Instead Of A Dozen Cheaper Ones
I recently embarked on a project to get rid of a few of the boxes of my childhood crap that have been sitting in my parents’ basement for 30 years. That included one entire box of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures. Yes, as a boy growing up in the ’90s, it...
Biglaw’s Trump Deals Have Chilling Effect On Pro Bono
The deals nine Biglaw firms struck with Donald Trump are the talk of the industry — something about craven capitulation will do that. Over the course of the deals, Trump has accumulated a $940 million war chest of pro bono payola. And though the surrendering firms try...
Are We About To Get An Actual TV Broadcast Of Supreme Court Oral Arguments?
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! C-SPAN asked the Supreme Court to broadcast oral arguments in cases that challenge which Donald Trump executive order? Hint: Sam Feist, the network’s CEO wrote, “This case holds profound national...
You Need More Than Money To Keep ‘Em! — See Also
White & Case Just Lost One Of Their Highest Compensated Partners: Best of luck to Taurie Zeitzer on her own firm! Prominent Partner Jumps Paul Weiss Ship: Columbia University, his new vessel, should be happy to have him. That’s A Lot Of Trouble From A 10-Person...
17 AGs Sue Trump Administration for Withholding EV Charging Station Funds
California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for unlawfully withholding billions of dollars in funding approved by bipartisan majorities in Congress for electric vehicle (EV)...
Here’s What to Expect From the EEOC When It Regains a Quorum
President Trump's nomination of Brittany Bull Panuccio as a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission could return the agency to a quorum, which would allow it to enact more of the president's agenda on issues like transgender use of restrooms, employment...
Should Supreme Court Justices Be Elected By A Conclave Of Federal Judges?
A few weeks ago, Pope Francis passed away. The next pope will be chosen by senior clergymen called cardinals. The rules are simple. Only cardinals under 80 can vote. A two-thirds majority is required to elect a new pope but if no one reaches that number after a period...
The 2025 Am Law 200: Top Performers in RPL, PEP & VPL
We rank all Am Law 200 firms in three metrics: revenue per lawyer (the best measure of law firm health), profits per equity partner, and value per lawyer. We rank all Am Law 200 firms in three metrics: revenue per lawyer (the best measure of law firm health),...
The Week in Data May 7: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the 2025 Go to Law Schools: Big Law report. Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the 2025 Go to Law Schools: Big Law report.