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Trump Demands Stay Of Sentencing Based On Retroactive Presidential Immunity
It's so dumb, it'll probably work. The post Trump Demands Stay Of Sentencing Based On Retroactive Presidential Immunity appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Yuki Iwamura-Pool/Getty Images)On Friday, Justice Juan Merchan rejected Donald Trump’s demand to delay his...
Just Ahead of Oral Argument, Fubo Settles Antitrust Case with Disney, Fox, Warner Bros.
“Quite literally, while I was on the courthouse steps, literally, we've reached a deal, said Cravath, Swaine & Moore partner J. Wesley Earnhardt, who represented Disney. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
FOMO Run Amok? Resolve of Firms Chasing AI Dreams Tested by Sky-High Costs
“The question now is which investments will deliver lasting value and which ones may fade as AI hype moderates," Goodwin Procter wrote in a client note last week. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Biglaw Firm Breaks With Trend, Requires Associates To Be In Office 5 Days A Week
Associates are reportedly 'furious.' The post Biglaw Firm Breaks With Trend, Requires Associates To Be In Office 5 Days A Week appeared first on Above the Law.Post-pandemic (I guess I should specify the COVID pandemic, since we seem to be gearing up for the next...
On LawNext: A Deep Dive Into Washington’s Newly Approved Pilot to Allow Non-Lawyers to Practice Law
On Dec. 5, in a move to enhance access to justice, the Supreme Court of the state of Washington issued a historic order authorizing a regulatory reform pilot program by which entities not owned by lawyers will be able to deliver legal services. The move makes...
Sam Butler, Longtime Cravath Presiding Partner, Dies at 94
Butler was Cravath's presiding partner between 1980 and 1998. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their emails or manage their RSS...
Legalytics: Big Cases By The Numbers
This first edition highlights several important cases litigated by some of the biggest national firms over the last month of 2024. The post Legalytics: Big Cases By The Numbers appeared first on Above the Law.While quantifying case importance is a subjective art at...
First Fully A.I. Drafted Complaint Filed In Federal Court And… It’s Hot Garbage!
Artificial intelligence is not replacing lawyers any time soon. The post First Fully A.I. Drafted Complaint Filed In Federal Court And… It’s Hot Garbage! appeared first on Above the Law.The most charitable read one can give Sokolowski et al v. Digital Currency Group,...
KPMG Law US Seeks Alternative Business License, Shaking Up Legal Status Quo
The Big Four firm is applying for a license under Arizona rules that allow lawyers and non-lawyers to co-own law firms. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is...
Former Arnold & Porter Leader James Jones Dies at 79
James "Jim" Jones, former managing partner of Arnold & Porter who went on to become a management consultant, died last month at the age of 79. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Start With ‘Yes, If’: How I Help Teams Innovate Without Fear
Legal boundaries, when approached creatively, can lead to smarter, more innovative solutions. The post Start With ‘Yes, If’: How I Help Teams Innovate Without Fear appeared first on Above the Law.“No.” It’s the word that strikes dread into product teams when they hear...
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonuses Up To 130% Above Market For Its Highest Billers
Associates who made 'incredible personal sacrifices' will be receiving HUGE bonuses. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonuses Up To 130% Above Market For Its Highest Billers appeared first on Above the Law.As they are wont to do, Biglaw firms have matched the...
Appeal Pending: Governor’s Selected Candidate Sworn Into St. Louis County Prosecutor’s Office
Melissa Price Smith has worked in the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's office since 2008, where she served as assistant prosecuting attorney and supervisor of the office's sexual assault and child abuse team. Melissa Price Smith has worked in the St....
The High Stakes Of ACA Subsidies: What’s At Risk For Hospitals And Patients
The Affordable Care Act's enhanced subsidies are at risk of expiring at the end of 2025, and healthcare leaders are worried about what could happen if Congress doesn’t renew them. For instance, more Americans would become uninsured, premiums would increase, and...
CES 2025: Insights For Legal From The World’s Biggest Consumer Electronics Show
CES has historically introduced tech that crosses over to the legal industry. The post CES 2025: Insights For Legal From The World’s Biggest Consumer Electronics Show appeared first on Above the Law.The Las Vegas Convention Center during CES last January. (Photo by...
Elite, Business Management Platform for Large Law Firms, Acquires Payments Processor Tranch
Elite, the financial and business management platform for large law firms that Thomson Reuters sold to private equity firm TPG Inc. in 2023, said today that it has acquired Tranch, an invoice automation and payments platform providing invoice management and payment...
Morning Docket: 01.06.25
* Private equity "rewriting the rules of legal practice" which is sure to turn out well because private equity has never hollowed out an industry to siphon off short-term profit and then left it for dead before. [American Lawyer] * Flexible work from home policies...
In Free Agent Lateral Era, Big Law Has ‘Entire Teams Dedicated to Identifying’ Top Talent
Lateral partner recruiting has "transformed into a distinct professional function" within Big Law, a Leopard report says. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is...
It Is What It Is — Can You Plead That in Court?
Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way? The post It Is What It Is — Can You Plead That in Court? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Can you plead that? “It...
Trump Defense Team Urges Judge to Stay Impending Sentencing
Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan had scheduled sentencing for Friday, yet indicated he did not plan to impose jail time. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
Dena Sharp Will Take Over Girard Sharp in Firm’s First Leadership Transition
On Jan. 6, San Francisco-based Girard Sharp's Daniel Girard will step down as managing partner. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to...
How I Made Partner: ‘Find Your Niche and Become the Go-To Person,’ Says Shawn Hendricks of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young
"I would give the same advice to my younger self as I would give to another younger associate: find your niche and become the go-to person at the firm for this specific area." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
‘Pull Back the Curtain’: Ex-NFL Players Seek Discovery in Lawsuit Over League’s Disability Plan
Former pro football players are bidding to compel discovery in a class action that accuses the NFL's employee welfare benefit plans of refusing them disability benefits. Former pro football players are bidding to compel discovery in a class action that accuses...
Improper Removal to Fed. Court Leads to $100K Bill for Blue Cross Blue Shield
"The fact that attorneys' fees can quickly exceed the value of disputes is both a sad fact of litigation and also precisely the reason that attorneys' fees for unreasonable and bad faith litigation are awarded," said U.S. District Judge April M. Perry, noting the...
Biglaw Firm Had A Banger Year In M&A
They advised on hundreds of billions in mergers deals. The post Biglaw Firm Had A Banger Year In M&A appeared first on Above the Law.(via Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Which Biglaw firm led the merger &...
New Year, Same Clarence Thomas — See Also
Don't Expect "Following The Law" To Be On His Resolution List: More failure to disclose stuff. Some Of The Worst Supreme Court Cases Of 2024: Did your least favorite make the list? Biglaw Firm Matches! Kinda: Really is dependent on which office you work in. New Year,...
Sanctions Order Over Toyota’s Failure to Provide English Translations of Documents Vacated by Appeals Court
"Rule 26 of our Rules of Civil Procedure allow a party to seek documents in the possession of the adverse party; it does not generally require the adverse party to pay for any said documents to be translated into the English language," the court said. "In other words,...
Roberts Calls Court’s Relationship With Congress ‘Strained.’ Who’s to Blame?
The chief justice called out "public officials" for dangerous remarks about courts in his unusually targeted year-end report—and acknowledged a "strained relationship" between the Supreme Court and Congress. The chief justice called out "public officials" for...
What Was The Worst Supreme Court Decision Of 2024?
So much happened! Let's take a moment to reflect. The post What Was The Worst Supreme Court Decision Of 2024? appeared first on Above the Law.Photo by Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States via Getty ImagesThere were some very surprising legal outcomes...
Biglaw Mergers Expected To Continue Apace In 2025, Even As Law Firms Grow ‘Pickier’
Does your law firm have the urge to merge? The post Biglaw Mergers Expected To Continue Apace In 2025, Even As Law Firms Grow ‘Pickier’ appeared first on Above the Law.Does your law firm have the urge to merge? The post Biglaw Mergers Expected To Continue Apace In...
Some Lawyers Celebrate Underwhelming Career Milestones
Many lawyer awards are more about the size of the lawyer's ego than the size of the accomplishment. The post Some Lawyers Celebrate Underwhelming Career Milestones appeared first on Above the Law.Many lawyer awards are more about the size of the lawyer's ego than the...
‘The Most Viable Solution’: Donald Trump to Face Sentencing on January 10, Judge Rules
Acting Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan on Friday declined to dismiss the indictment or guilty verdict against President-elect Donald Trump. He indicated he did not intend to sentence Trump to any jail time, but instead impose a sentence of unconditional...
After $4M Verdict, Federal Judge Denies Request for New Trial on Unsuccessful Trademark Claims
The jury was told that a defense to the plaintiff's claims may be proving that the trademarks are used only as a model number, not for source identification, and "lack secondary meaning." The jury was told that a defense to the plaintiff's claims may be proving...
NLRB Blisters Skilled Care Home Chain That Terminated Nursing Assistant Who Complained About Wages
The National Labor Relations Board ordered PruittHealth to reinstate certified nursing assistant Coretta Jones, provide her back pay and lost benefits and reimburse her for job search expenses. Employers may wish that employees clamoring for higher pay would...
Blocking $14B Nippon US Steel Deal Will Not Dampen Japan-U.S. M&A, Lawyers Say
Japan's outbound M&A volume grew by 36% to nearly $45 billion last year. By September 2024, outbound M&A from Japan to the U.S. was also up a remarkable 160% to $32 billion. Japan's outbound M&A volume grew by 36% to nearly $45 billion last year. By...
Anthropic Agrees to ‘Guardrails’ for Its AI Training to Protect Copyrighted Lyrics Pending Fight Over Fair Use
An agreement signed in the U.S. District Court of Northern California requires Anthropic to use “guardrails to protect copyrighted lyrics allegedly used to train its premier AI product, Claude. The case filed by a group of music publishers remains in...
Clarence Thomas Avoids DOJ Referral Evoking George Costanza Defense
Judicial Conference declines to refer Justice Thomas to the DOJ. The post Clarence Thomas Avoids DOJ Referral Evoking George Costanza Defense appeared first on Above the Law.Judicial Conference declines to refer Justice Thomas to the DOJ. The post Clarence Thomas...
Thwarting of $14B US Steel Deal Won’t Dampen Japan-U.S. M&A, Lawyers Say
Japan's outbound M&A volume grew by 36% to nearly $45 billion last year. By September 2024, outbound M&A from Japan to the U.S. was also up a remarkable 160% to $32 billion. Japan's outbound M&A volume grew by 36% to nearly $45 billion last year. By...
Who Got the Work: Gibson Dunn and Wilmer to Defend BlackRock in ESG Antitrust Lawsuit
The complaint alleges Clayton Act violations and demands damages, restitution, civil penalties and injunctive relief to "restore free and open competition to the coal markets." The complaint alleges Clayton Act violations and demands damages, restitution, civil...
Modernizing Legal Workflows: The Role Of AI, Automation, And Strategic Partnerships
A roadmap for law firms. The post Modernizing Legal Workflows: The Role Of AI, Automation, And Strategic Partnerships appeared first on Above the Law.A roadmap for law firms. The post Modernizing Legal Workflows: The Role Of AI, Automation, And Strategic...
Mindlessly ‘Deregulating’ U.S. Telecom Contributed to The Worst Hack In U.S. History
From the when-the-check-comes-due dept The post Mindlessly ‘Deregulating’ U.S. Telecom Contributed to The Worst Hack In U.S. History appeared first on Above the Law.For the better part of thirty years telecom giants (and the consultants, think tanks, and lobbyists...
Law Clerks Run The Courtroom In 2024’s Lawyer Of The Year Competition
With competitors like the outgoing special counsel and a lawyer who defined zealous advocacy this year, you may be surprised by the winner. The post Law Clerks Run The Courtroom In 2024’s Lawyer Of The Year Competition appeared first on Above the Law.With 2024 in the...
New Year, New Merger: Top U.K. Firm Announces Tie-Up With U.S. Firm
Everything's bigger in Texas, including the law firm mergers. The post New Year, New Merger: Top U.K. Firm Announces Tie-Up With U.S. Firm appeared first on Above the Law.Everything's bigger in Texas, including the law firm mergers. The post New Year, New Merger: Top...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)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...
FDA Wraps Up 2024 Handing Out Several Notable Regulatory Decisions
Product approvals in regenerative medicine and rare diseases are among the highlights in our recap of recent FDA regulatory decisions. The post FDA Wraps Up 2024 Handing Out Several Notable Regulatory Decisions appeared first on Above the Law.For many people, the end...
Top 25 Biglaw Firm Announces Milbank Match — But Only For Associates In Major Market Offices
The firm is offering additional bonus money to associates whose performance was 'exceptional.' The post Top 25 Biglaw Firm Announces Milbank Match — But Only For Associates In Major Market Offices appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw firms continue to spread the...
The Top 15 LawNext Podcast Episodes of 2024, and the Top 15 of All Time
Every week (give or take), I get to be fascinated. Because every week (more or less), I get the opportunity to sit down for a conversation for my LawNext podcast with the people who are changing legal practice — the “innovators and entrepreneurs who are driving what’s...
Special Edition Today: Legaltech Week’s Year in Review – Our Panelists’ Picks of the Top Stories of 2024
What were the most important stories of 2024 for legal technology and innovation? In a special edition of Legaltech Week today, our panel of journalists and bloggers will share their picks of the trends and developments that mattered most. The show is live today at 3...
Morning Docket: 01.03.24
* Judicial Conference ends Thomas probe with a shrug. [Law360] * Sixth Circuit strikes down net neutrality rules because offering data via telecommunications is not telecommunications... reasons. [Reuters] * Legal complaint as publishing platform? [Axios] * "JFK’s...
Chief Justice Banks On You Being Dumb — See Also
Tell Us What You Really Think, Roberts: Here's him talking down from the highest court. Holidays Are Over, Prepare For Trump: Third Circuit jurisprudence could be changing soon. We Have A Winner!: Gaze in awe at the victor of our 16th Annual Law Firm Holiday Card...
25 Quick Tech Tips to Try in 2025
Danielle DavisRoe | As you transition into the new year, resolve to make your software work better for you with these quick tech tricks. The post 25 Quick Tech Tips to Try in 2025 appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.As you transition...
Wishing A Very Happy New Year To Our Advertisers
We love working with you. The post Wishing A Very Happy New Year To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.Wishing A Very Happy New Year To Our Advertisers - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above...
Scripture-Quoting Employee Sues Company for Supporting LGBTQ Pride
The case pits an employee's right to religious expression against the company's support of its LGBTQ+ workers. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using...
Justice Breyer Puts Retirement On Pause
He's getting back in the judicial swing of things. The post Justice Breyer Puts Retirement On Pause appeared first on Above the Law.He's getting back in the judicial swing of things. The post Justice Breyer Puts Retirement On Pause appeared first on Above the Law.
Judge’s Suicide Sparks Chatter Over Judicial Election
The suicide of a Georgia judge is making national headlines. After being appointed to a new seat on the Effingham County State Court in 2022, Judge Stephen R. Yekel died on the bench during the final hours of his term that had been set to expire Dec. 31,...
‘Pickier’ Law Firms Did Mergers at Same Rate Last Year as 2023
Merger talks right now are more offensive than defensive. "It does reduce the number of completed mergers we see, because firms are pickier, and they should be," said Kristin Stark of Fairfax Associates. Merger talks right now are more offensive than defensive....
Boxing Promoter Don King Hit With $3B Lawsuit Over Cancellation of ‘Rumble in the Jungle 2’
King denied his involvement in the event in cease-and-desist letters, but manager, Cecil Miller, claims that King had not only given his blessing for the project, but had been looped into the planning process. King denied his involvement in the event in...
Ringing In The New Year With A Major Biglaw Merger
Happy New Year, and welcome to your newly combined firm! The post Ringing In The New Year With A Major Biglaw Merger appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.It’s a lot of everything all at once.You have to be respectful...
Illinois Supreme Court Releases Policy Authorizing Ethical Use Of AI In The Courts
The policy took effect Jan. 1, and emphasizes that attorneys, judges, and self-represented litigants remain accountable for their work product, without regard to technological advances. The post Illinois Supreme Court Releases Policy Authorizing Ethical Use Of AI In...
‘Erroneous Assumption’?: Apple Challenges DOJ Antitrust Remedy in Google Search Monopoly Case
"[Any] broad prohibition on commercial agreements between Apple and Google threatens to stifle the development of AI, which is critical to serving consumers," counsel for Apple wrote in a motion to intervene as a defendant in Google's antitrust remedy...
A Jury to Determine Whether Stairs Were Defectively Designed in Injury Case, State Appellate Court Rules
The appellate court reversed a summary judgment decision in favor of the university's board of regents as the disputes remained over whether the stairs were defectively designed, and if that defect caused the plaintiff's injury. The appellate court reversed a...
Texas AG Paxton Invents Scourge Of Trans Athletes For NCAA Trollsuit
Ken Paxton knows WHAT IS WOMAN. The post Texas AG Paxton Invents Scourge Of Trans Athletes For NCAA Trollsuit appeared first on Above the Law.Ken Paxton knows WHAT IS WOMAN. The post Texas AG Paxton Invents Scourge Of Trans Athletes For NCAA Trollsuit appeared first...
Am Law 200 Firm Steps In to Defend Boston Transportation Company in Trademark Dispute
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your...
Miles & Stockbridge Adds 31 Lawyers From Merger
The merger between Am Law 200 firm Miles & Stockbridge and D.C.-based real estate finance firm Krooth & Altman closed and became effective on Dec. 31, 2024. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Split 4th Circuit Revives Constitutional Challenge to Child Vaccine Mandate
The Fourth Circuit said the trial judge wrongly applied the “Pullman abstention doctrine to avoid resolving a claim that the vaccine mandate violates the First Amendment's free exercise clause because it lacks a religious exemption. The Fourth Circuit said the...
Riding High, Texas Roadhouse Gives Legal Chief 3-year Contract Extension,15% Salary Boost
Christopher Colson, a 19-year veteran of the company, received total compensation of $1.83 million in 2023. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using...
Trump Poised To Flip Third Circuit
The jurisprudence coming out of the Third Circuit could take a turn to the right. The post Trump Poised To Flip Third Circuit appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)With the holiday season truly over, reality is careening towards the second...
New York Times Moves for $100K in Attorney Fees Against Dfinity Foundation
"Fee shifting is an important deterrent to frivolous lawsuits against the press, and The Times looks forward to recovering its costs," Danielle Rhoades Ha of the New York Times Co. said in a statement. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Few Atlanta-Centric Law Firms Expected to Pay Associate Bonuses at Market Scale
“In return, associates in these locations get better work-life balance and an arguably easier path to partnership," said an Atlanta-based recruiter. Despite a profitable year being expected in the legal industry, some Atlanta recruiters believe only the...
A Look Back: 2024 in Photos
Here's one last look on some major moments that rippled through the legal industry. Here's one last look on some major moments that rippled through the legal industry.
ATL Holiday Card Contest: The Winner! (2024)
Congratulations to the worthy winner of our sixteenth annual law firm holiday card contest! The post ATL Holiday Card Contest: The Winner! (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Congratulations to the worthy winner of our sixteenth annual law firm holiday card...
The Most Searched For Biglaw Firms (2024)
What did your firm do last year that made people search for it over and over again? The post The Most Searched For Biglaw Firms (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw firms are ranked in a multitude of ways, from gross revenue to size to quality of life and...
Experts Not Foreseeing More Rules Governing Prosecutors’ Actions After Georgia Court’s Removal of DA From Election Case
One law professor says state legislation regulating DA's use of contract attorneys is a better way to address issues the defendants raised in a case involving President-elect Donald Trump. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
The Week in Data Jan. 2: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the gender and ethnic diversity at Pennsylvania's top law firms, as well as firms' growth trajectory. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Del. Chancery Claims Linking Fox Management to Defamation Liability Clear Hurdle
Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster wrote that shareholder plaintiffs had shown Rupert Murdoch's potential liability in the case prevented him from considering litigation independently. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
The 2024 Outside Counsel Rankings: Top Law Firms By Type of Organization
Check out the firms most relied on by Fortune 500s, private companies, and nonprofits. The post The 2024 Outside Counsel Rankings: Top Law Firms By Type of Organization appeared first on Above the Law.Check out the firms most relied on by Fortune 500s, private...
Chief Justice John Roberts Thinks You’re Stupid And He’s Probably Right
It's not just that it's disingenuous... it's shabby legal writing too! The post Chief Justice John Roberts Thinks You’re Stupid And He’s Probably Right appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)As Chief Justice of the United States, John Roberts...
Patent Disputes Over SharkNinja, Dyson Products Nearing Resolution
"The parties have signed a binding term sheet and are in the process of preparing the final agreement. Good cause exists to grant the stay because it will conserve party and judicial resources while the parties prepare the final settlement agreement," said the joint...
Freshfields Name Change Becomes Official
The change was announced in September, with the rebrand set in motion the following month. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send...
Lawyers on TikTok Seek the Right Mix of Substance and Levity
"People don't go to TikTok for dry legal content of somebody sitting at their desk and explaining the law in a monotonous voice. They want to feel like they're dealing with somebody who's engaging with them on a human level. Be your authentic self," TikTok adherent...
Defense Industry Could See Big Shakeup Under Trump: 2025 Preview
President Donald Trump had a hands-on approach with the defense industry during his first administration. This time? Don't rule it out. The post Defense Industry Could See Big Shakeup Under Trump: 2025 Preview appeared first on Above the Law.President Donald Trump had...
The Future Of Legal: Will Prompting Be A Core Skill? Insights From Laura Jeffords Greenberg.
Prompt engineering might just be the skill every lawyer needs to master. The post The Future Of Legal: Will Prompting Be A Core Skill? Insights From Laura Jeffords Greenberg. appeared first on Above the Law.Laura Jeffords Greenberg isn’t just an innovative legal mind;...
Chair of Montgomery McCracken Decamps for Morgan Lewis
Ashley Lynam became co-chair of Montgomery McCracken in 2023, becoming the first woman to hold the position in its history. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who...
Branding to Combat Pricing Pressure: Why Lowering Fees Isn’t the Answer for Law Firms
Law firms face increasing pressure to justify their fees as more price-sensitive clients turn to ALSPs or expand their in-house legal teams. Instead of engaging in a price war, the author of “LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive: Promote Your Brand with Authenticity,...
Morning Docket: 01.02.25
* Bird Flu epidemic has people worried about Trump’s incoming HHS regime under RFK Jr. But maybe crystals and burning sage is all it takes to ward off the virus! [Bloomberg Law News] * Law School trends to watch [Reuters] * Kansas facing “constitutional crisis.” Get...
New Year, New Am Law 100: Challenges Await These Newly Merged Law Firms
The months ahead will be some of the most volatile and critical to a law firm combination's success. At least six combinations involving Am Law 100 law firms became effective this month. Now these firms are focused on growing market share from their combination...
Data Breach Lawsuit Against Byte Federal Among 1,500 Targeting Companies in 2024
“This data demands a much higher price on the black market, the plaintiffs claimed in one of the complaints filed this week. A company that largely operates a network of Bitcoin ATMs is facing a series of multimillion-dollar class action complaints in a federal...
Counterfeiters Ride Surge in Tabletop Games’ Popularity, Challenging IP Owners to Keep Up
Wonderbow, the independent German company behind the board game Kelp, learned the hard way that counterfeiters were tough competitors when it came to stealing IP and marketing fake products on e-commerce sites. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
LSAT Administrator Sues to Block AI Tutor From Using ‘Famous, Distinctive’ Test Prep Materials
A copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit claims that a company purporting to be an “AI Tutor for LSAT used proprietary content that belongs to the Law School Admission Council. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
‘Immediately Stop Using’ Pizza Puffs Term: Parties at Odds Over Judge’s Injunctive Order Over Trademark
"What is unclear, however, is how the filing of a notice of appeal or a motion to stay the injunction somehow absolves defendants of complying with this court's Dec. 19, 2024 order that they 'immediately stop' using PIZZA PUFFS. Indeed, it appears that defendants are...
Fake Promises Before New Year’s Day — See Also
Florida Coach Frauds Student Athletes: Some games aren't worth playing. Baker Botts Gets Caught "Matching": Top law firms don't have to play these sort of financial games. Last Day To Vote On Lawyer Of The Year!: Do the thing! The post Fake Promises Before New Year’s...
Freshfields’ Former Senior Partner, Who Oversaw U.S. Expansion, Knighted in New Year’s Honours
Several other members of the legal profession were awarded, including HSF's former senior partner James Palmer, and Linklaters partner Vanessa Havard-Williams. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
How The Pentagon Domesticated The Chatbot: 2024 In Review
This December, after 16 months of studies and experiments, the Department of Defense decided it had figured out enough guardrails for generative AI to start embracing the new technology wholesale. The post How The Pentagon Domesticated The Chatbot: 2024 In Review...
Rudy Giuliani Finishes 2024 As He Began It … In Deep Shit
And 2025 is looking amazing! The post Rudy Giuliani Finishes 2024 As He Began It … In Deep Shit appeared first on Above the Law.And 2025 is looking amazing! The post Rudy Giuliani Finishes 2024 As He Began It … In Deep Shit appeared first on Above the Law.
Will GOP-Led Senate, House Move to Repeal Biden’s Late Regulations as Law Provides?
“There was an unprecedented increase in regulatory activity in the first few months of this year, especially March-April, said Susan Dudley, founder and senior scholar at the GW Regulatory Studies Center. “It was because I believe they were very aware of the...
US Patent Innovators Can Look to International Trade Commission Enforcement for Protection, IP Lawyers Say
Knobbe Martens attorneys said that it's vital for U.S. patent owners to embrace options beyond federal court litigation to prevent overseas infringement, and it's likely to become more important as the second Trump administration—with its emphasis on domestic...
‘The Damage Has Already Been Done’: Top Firms May Struggle To Recover From Special Bonus Snubs
Biglaw associates may forgive, but they'll never, ever forget. The post ‘The Damage Has Already Been Done’: Top Firms May Struggle To Recover From Special Bonus Snubs appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.When you...
The Murderer Of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Must Be Held Accountable Even If The Public Is Upset At The Industry’s Shortfalls
If the killer did what he did as a form of protest, then he must be willing to accept the consequences of his actions. The post The Murderer Of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Must Be Held Accountable Even If The Public Is Upset At The Industry’s Shortfalls appeared first on...
Baker Botts Baked Bogus Baseline In Bonus Announcement
Their market ‘matching’ feels like stolen valor. The post Baker Botts Baked Bogus Baseline In Bonus Announcement appeared first on Above the Law.Bit of bonus announcement irony: when we used Baker Botts as an example of the type of bonus standard that Arnold &...
Above The Law’s 2024 Lawyer Of The Year Contest: Cast Your Vote For The Finalists!
From distinguished to despicable, who should be Above the Law’s Lawyer of the Year for 2024? Vote by DECEMBER 31, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. EST! The post Above The Law’s 2024 Lawyer Of The Year Contest: Cast Your Vote For The Finalists! appeared first on Above the Law.The...