We really enjoy working with you. The post Happy Holidays To Our Advertisers! appeared first on Above the Law.Happy Holidays To Our Advertisers! - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:Aon Bighand...

The pilot will last for 10 years from the date the first entity is approved to participate. The post Seeking To Expand Access To Justice, Washington State Pilot Will Allow Non-Lawyer Entities To Practice Law appeared first on Above the Law.Similar to regulatory reform...

Hey! SCOTUS! Leave Them Kids Alone! The post The Supreme Court’s ‘Teenager Term’ Could Leave A Lot Of Kids Really Angry appeared first on Above the Law.Hey! SCOTUS! Leave Them Kids Alone! The post The Supreme Court’s ‘Teenager Term’ Could Leave A Lot Of Kids Really...

A very jolly podcast. The post Ho, Ho, Ho-Cast appeared first on Above the Law.It’s a very special holiday episode of Thinking Like A Lawyer, with three straight “Ho” stories. First, Hogan Lovells irks associates with a bonus announcement without matching the industry...

Not failing upward? Blame affirmative action. The post Best Of 2024: Entitled Law School Hopeful With 150 LSAT Blames Imaginary Black Person For His Rejection Letters. Deletes Twitter Account In Shame. appeared first on Above the Law.Not failing upward? Blame...

Is there a magic solution to inflation? Are you renegotiating contracts, shoring up compliance processes, or finding creative ways to do more with less? The post Inflation Is Here To Stay — What’s Your Legal Team Doing About It? appeared first on Above the...

Several healthcare provisions, including drug reforms, were left out of the government funding bill, angering some healthcare leaders. The post Healthcare Leaders Slam Exclusion Of Key Healthcare Provisions In Spending Package appeared first on Above the Law.Those...

Ho, ho, ho! Hope associates had a happy holiday! The post Boutique Law Firm Announces Big-Time Bonuses On Christmas Eve appeared first on Above the Law.Law firms across the country were eager to make their bonus announcements before the winter holidays hit, matching...

* Arkansas book ban runs afoul of Constitution... for now. [Reuters] * Federal judge in trouble for speaking to "politically affiliated" organization. Which is a rookie mistake because all you need to do is pretend nakedly political organizations just aren't...

Boutique Firm Announces Above-Market Bonuses: Perry Law! Top 3 Firm Isn't Just Stopping At Special Bonuses!: DLA Piper rewards hard work! Eric Adams Tried To Make Luigi's Trial About Him And It Is Already Backfiring: Due process > clout chasing. Vote For The Winner...

It's a holiday classic. The post Lawyers Doing Good — Christmas Movie Edition appeared first on Above the Law.It's a holiday classic. The post Lawyers Doing Good — Christmas Movie Edition appeared first on Above the Law.

This is a 'downward trend' that won't be good for lawyers. The post The Disappointing ‘Cascade Effect’ A Lack Of Diversity Could Have On The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.The data is...

Ascension’s May cyberattack compromised 5.6 million patients’ personal and health information, including Social Security numbers, credit card numbers and addresses. However, there is no evidence that any data was stolen from Acension’s EHR or other clinical systems,...

What kind of game is the right wing of the Supreme Court playing? The post Best Of 2024: Only 5 Supreme Court Justices Believe In The Supremacy Clause And That’s A Real Fricking Problem appeared first on Above the Law.What kind of game is the right wing of the Supreme...

Not all Christmases are frantic. ... No. They all are. Let's not kid ourselves. The post ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas — A Lawyer Mom Version appeared first on Above the Law.Not all Christmases are frantic. ... No. They all are. Let's not kid ourselves. The post...

This trial may end up being more ridiculous than the YSL RICO fiasco. The post Eric Adams Is Already Stepping On Luigi Mangione’s Due Process appeared first on Above the Law.This trial may end up being more ridiculous than the YSL RICO fiasco. The post Eric Adams Is...

It’s time for more money at this law firm! The post Boutique Firm Announces Bonuses ‘Significantly’ Above Market Rates appeared first on Above the Law.It’s time for more money at this law firm! The post Boutique Firm Announces Bonuses ‘Significantly’ Above Market...

It's a bold strategy, Cotton. The post Rudy Giuliani Defends His Right To Lie To The Court appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)Rudy Giuliani is trying to get himself held in contempt of court. There is no other explanation for his...

This elite firm is offering bonuses on top of bonuses on top of bonuses. The post Top 3 Biglaw Firm Is Doling Out Tons Of Bonus Money To Associates appeared first on Above the Law.This elite firm is offering bonuses on top of bonuses on top of bonuses. The post Top 3...

It says something about our collective attitude towards generative AI in legal that this blog’s most-read story of the year was about lawyers getting sanctioned for hallucinated case citations. The post AI, Ethics, Essays And Scandals Ranked Among LawSites’ 40 Most...

* Luigi pleads not guilty, hot. [NBC] * The least qualified judge in the country's husband is going to be DOJ chief of staff. They are not sending their best. [Bloomberg Law News] * Judge who threatened to shoot teenagers resigns. [ABA Journal] * Biden kills new...

Contracts professors are already thinking up new hypos. The post Careful Which Emojis You Use, Lest You Inadvertently Enter Into A Contract appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!A Canadian appellate court...

Biglaw Firm Isn't In The Giving Mood: You're gonna have to work extra hard to get the special bonus at A&P. Speaking Of Gift Giving: Clarence and Alito are still in Scalia's shadow. An Unproblematic Money Story: Alston & Bird announce bonuses! Where's The Rest...

We’re drilling down on all things document management + AI on the Non-Eventcast podcast. The post The Rest Is Still Unwritten: What Is The Future For Legal Document Drafting? appeared first on Above the Law.We’re drilling down on all things document management + AI on...

It's a bit like putting the condom on in the car on the way home. The post Judge Rebuffs Gaetz Request For Freebie During ‘Customer Appreciation Week’ appeared first on Above the Law.It's a bit like putting the condom on in the car on the way home. The post Judge...

This industry insider doesn't have very high hopes for additional special bonus matches. The post Will Other Biglaw Firms Skip Out On Matching Milbank’s Special Bonuses? appeared first on Above the Law.This industry insider doesn't have very high hopes for additional...

It's time to show your associates the money. Kindly hurry up! The post Money Matters: These Top 50 Biglaw Firms Haven’t Announced Bonuses Yet (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.The winter holidays are nearly upon us, and while news about year-end and special...

Senate Judiciary investigation report identifies Scalia as the source of a lot of Supreme Court mischief. The post Alito And Thomas Still In Scalia’s Shadow (When It Comes To Undisclosed Luxury Gifts) appeared first on Above the Law.Justice Antonin Scalia died as he...

Remember when Ron DeSantis 'won" against Disney? The post Best Of 2024: Ron DeSantis Claims Victory Over Disney And All He Had To Do Was Give Disney Everything They Wanted appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)It began with Ron...

No one ever expects the snap removal! The post Gannett Removes Trump Trollsuit Against Iowa Poll To Federal Court appeared first on Above the Law.No one ever expects the snap removal! The post Gannett Removes Trump Trollsuit Against Iowa Poll To Federal Court appeared...

Exciting news before the holidays hit! The post Bonuses Take Flight At Southeastern Top 50 Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.Exciting news before the holidays hit! The post Bonuses Take Flight At Southeastern Top 50 Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

Once you burn out to hit the special bonus, you can use the extra cash for therapy! The post Biglaw Firm Celebrates Holidays By ‘Encouraging’ Associates To Burn The Midnight Oil appeared first on Above the Law.Once you burn out to hit the special bonus, you can use...

Walgreens is reportedly exploring selling itself to private equity firm Sycamore Partners. It might be the right decision for the company, some experts say. The post Why Walgreens Is Reportedly Considering A Private Equity Buyer appeared first on Above the Law.Is...

* You're not imagining it... a lot of firms still haven't announced bonuses. [National Law Journal] * Another federal judge in Texas recuses from Elon's "it's illegal for advertisers not to give me money" lawsuit. [Reuters] * ABA Prez argues that electronic messages...

Overwhelmingly Profitable Firm Brainstorms On Way To Value Associate's Hard Work: Maybe they could...I don't know...give out special bonuses? Top 50 Firm Manages To Pay Out More Than HoLove: And Morrison & Foerster didn't even have to do a PR run to fix the...

The bill has support from Mike Waltz, who's expected to be incoming President Donald Trump's national security advisor. The post Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan SHIPS Act To Boost Commercial Shipping appeared first on Above the Law.The bill has support from Mike Waltz,...

And he's been nominated for a key role in Donald Trump's administration. The post This Attorney Reportedly Willing To Restrict Access To Abortion Pill appeared first on Above the Law.And he's been nominated for a key role in Donald Trump's administration. The post...

There is a difference between courtesy and letting your client get taken advantage of. The post Should Lawyers Always Accept Service Of Process As A Courtesy? appeared first on Above the Law.There is a difference between courtesy and letting your client get taken...

Pay me what you owe me, say the rainmakers. The post Partners Know What They’re Worth, So Biglaw Better Have Their Money appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.You have to have the financial strength to pay people what...

Bring up the judge's late father. That always works. The post Rudy Giuliani’s Lawyer Is Out Of His F*cking Gourd appeared first on Above the Law.Bring up the judge's late father. That always works. The post Rudy Giuliani’s Lawyer Is Out Of His F*cking Gourd appeared...

These compensation incentives are HUGE! The post This Top 50 Biglaw Firm Is Offering Associates Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw firms have been announcing bonus matches left and right since earlier this month, so...

The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.

A purely academic enterprise, I'm sure. The post There’s Fresh Interest In Informing Potential Jurors About Jury Nullification appeared first on Above the Law.A purely academic enterprise, I'm sure. The post There’s Fresh Interest In Informing Potential Jurors About...

All of this cash will look even nicer in the spring! The post Biglaw Firm Announces Exciting Special Bonus Match, With Market Bonuses To Come In March appeared first on Above the Law.The winter holidays are nearly upon us, and Biglaw firms are rushing to stuff their...

The Lawyer Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For The Attorney In Your Life The post Last Minute Shopping For A Lawyer? We’ve Got You Covered! appeared first on Above the Law.The Lawyer Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For The Attorney In Your Life The post Last...

  If you’re feeling like your data owns you, this special edition of the Non-Eventcast will help you break free. The post Dashboard Confessional: How LegalTech Displays Data Now appeared first on Above the Law.The problem with data is that there’s just so darn much of...

All of the important details you need to know about this growing industry. The post The Inside Scoop On High-Profile Corporate Investigations Work appeared first on Above the Law.All of the important details you need to know about this growing industry. The post The...

These big bonuses keep attracting top talent. The post Firm Yet Again Hands Out Patently Huge Bonuses To Stay Ahead Of The Market appeared first on Above the Law.Irell & Manella takes a small but mighty approach, with a total headcount around under 70 attorneys...

Associates' displeasure has been noted by the firm. The post Hogan Lovells Does Damage Control After Stiffing Associates On Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.The big story of the 2024 bonus season has been special… special bonuses, that is. Milbank...

From the chickening-out dept The post KFC Abrubptly Drops ‘Original Recipe’ Tradeamark Suit Against Church’s Chicken appeared first on Above the Law.I’ll preface this post by saying a part of me hates writing posts like this. We recently talked about a trademark...

* Morgan Lewis snags 54 lawyers from Kramer Levin... though it's not much of a surprise. [Bloomberg Law News] * Retired judges file amicus in Judge Pauline Newman case noting that it's unconstitutional for saying that suspension violates the U.S. Constitution because...