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In Praise Of Smaller Legal Tech Conferences: Lessons From Case Status’s Client Experience Summit
The post In Praise Of Smaller Legal Tech Conferences: Lessons From Case Status’s Client Experience Summit appeared first on Above the Law.For the second time in a month, I attended a first-time conference. And, once again, the inaugural conference exceeded my...
The AI Arbitrator Is Here: What’s Next?
When the American Arbitration Association (AAA) recently announced that it would be launching an AI-powered arbitrator in November, it raised the question of the future role of AI in litigation. Indeed, it could suggest a possible future that many...
A ‘Chilling Effect’? Lawyers of Color Lose Leadership Gains in Multidistrict Litigation
Lawyers of color made up 8% of appointments in plaintiffs' leadership positions in multidistrict litigation in 2024, down from 11% in 2023, according to Law.com's statistics. Lawyers of color made up 8% of appointments in plaintiffs' leadership positions in...
Democracy On The Docket As Supreme Court Kicks Off Momentous Term
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I think that this is teed up to potentially be one of the most consequential Supreme Court terms from the perspective of our democracy in our history. — Alicia Bannon, director of the Judiciary Program at New...
Democracy On The Docket As Supreme Court Kicks Off Momentous Term
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I think that this is teed up to potentially be one of the most consequential Supreme Court terms from the perspective of our democracy in our history. — Alicia Bannon, director of the Judiciary Program at New...
Why Minh Merchant Drafted The Earnings Script Herself And What Every In-House Lawyer Can Learn From It
When Minh Merchant stepped into her first general counsel role, she did not just take a seat at the table. She grabbed the pen. “One of the first things I did as general counsel was to take the pen on the earnings script,” she recalled in a recent conversation. “It’s...
Why Minh Merchant Drafted The Earnings Script Herself And What Every In-House Lawyer Can Learn From It
When Minh Merchant stepped into her first general counsel role, she did not just take a seat at the table. She grabbed the pen. “One of the first things I did as general counsel was to take the pen on the earnings script,” she recalled in a recent conversation. “It’s...
Morning Docket: 10.07.25
* Trump tells reporters he’s considering pardons for all his convicted sex criminal friends. [Reuters] * Supreme Court’s conversion therapy case follows its recent practice of resolving phony disputes astroturfed into existence. [Slate] * The first in a series...
Morning Docket: 10.07.25
* Trump tells reporters he’s considering pardons for all his convicted sex criminal friends. [Reuters] * Supreme Court’s conversion therapy case follows its recent practice of resolving phony disputes astroturfed into existence. [Slate] * The first in a series...
FDA Pilot Program Creates New Path For Faster Regulatory Review Of Generic Drugs
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FDA Pilot Program Creates New Path For Faster Regulatory Review Of Generic Drugs
The post FDA Pilot Program Creates New Path For Faster Regulatory Review Of Generic Drugs appeared first on Above the Law.The post FDA Pilot Program Creates New Path For Faster Regulatory Review Of Generic Drugs appeared first on Above the Law.
‘Terrible Problem’: If Government Shutdown Persists, Federal Court Inaction Becomes a Risk
"In light of the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Thirteenth Biennial Bench-Bar Conference has been postponed," the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland announced as expert observers warned of greater troubles ahead for civil litigants and criminal...
Best of WIPL Webcast: Self-Care and Wellbeing
Join this “Best Of webcast to learn proven strategies for managing stress, setting boundaries, and preventing burnout in high-pressure legal roles. Join this “Best Of webcast to learn proven strategies for managing stress, setting boundaries, and preventing...
Latham and Kirkland Take Top 2 Places in UK M&A Rankings
The league table for the third quarter is further evidence of U.S. firms' strength in the U.K. and the wider EMEA region. The league table for the third quarter is further evidence of U.S. firms' strength in the U.K. and the wider EMEA region.
Bemused Writers Do Not Amuse Me
Teddy Snyder | Like the words “verbiage” and “expansive”, “bemused” has apparently lost its meaning through misuse. The post Bemused Writers Do Not Amuse Me appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Is it “bemused” or “amused”? Like...
This Judicial Complaint Could Have Been An Email
The Justice Department lied in a judicial misconduct complaint against Chief Judge James Boasberg of the US District Court for the District of Columbia, referring to attached evidence that was not provided and may not even be in the possession of the DOJ. The...
Cyber, Slider. We Got Insurance, Right?
Now here’s a good one. With all the publicity about lawyers not checking cites, it’s good to be reminded that we aren’t the only dumbasses in the world. According to a report in HackerNews, KNP Logistics Group, which had been in business some 158 years, recently shut...
Capitulating To Trump Seems To Be A Sore Subject For Lawyers At Firms That Capitulated To Trump
It’s been a little over six months since Donald Trump fired off a retaliatory executive order threatening to shut down Paul Weiss’s ability to do business as a global law firm, which the firm immediately followed with sycophantic groveling. Paul Weiss offered the...
Harvard Law School Professor Arrested Following Shooting Incident
Carlos Portugal Gouvêa, a visiting professor at Harvard Law School, was arrested last week following a shooting incident in front of Temple Beth Zion on Yom Kippur. Gouvêa was charged with illegally discharging a pellet gun, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace...
Judge’s Home Happens To Burn Down Day After Stephen Miller Claims Democrat Judges Shield ‘Terrorists’
Since at least the Bush administration, designating someone or something as a terrorist or terrorism has been our equivalent of the John Wick universe’s being declared excommunicado. Due process, the notion that someone would come to your aid if you were physically...
Another Career Prosecutor Prepares To Be Fired For Refusing To Seek Charges Against Letitia James
Donald Trump is determined to prosecute his political enemies. It was less than a month ago that U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Erik Siebert was forced out of a job for refusing to bring charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James and...
This Biglaw Firm Is Bleeding Talent — See Also
One Firm’s Loss Is Another Firm’s Gain: The defecting attorneys set sail for Orrick. Visiting Professor At Harvard Arrested: One of the charges was for illegally discharging a pellet gun. Shameful To Talk About Shame: Paul Weiss doesn’t seem too keen on the term...
LA Jury Awards $966M in Talc Verdict Against J&J
Monday's verdict, by a jury in Los Angeles Superior Court, is the highest talcum powder verdict involving a plaintiff who died of mesothelioma. Monday's verdict, by a jury in Los Angeles Superior Court, is the highest talcum powder verdict involving a plaintiff...
SCOTUS Weighs Potential Challenge to Section 230 Protections in Case Against Grindr
If it takes up the case, said plaintiff's counsel Carrie Goldberg of C.A. Goldberg in Brooklyn, New York, it will be the first time the Supreme Court addresses Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. If it takes up the case, said plaintiff's counsel...
SEC Faces Mounting Backlog With 91% of Staff Furloughed, Based on Agency Shutdown Plans
“The longer the shutdown extends the more opportunity there is for problems, said former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Ryan Adams. error code: 502
‘A Broken Man’ Girardi Keese Partner David Lira Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison
David Lira, 65, the son-in-law of Tom Girardi, told a judge on Monday: ‘It is my hope that other lawyers will learn from my mistakes.' David Lira, 65, the son-in-law of Tom Girardi, told a judge on Monday: ‘It is my hope that other lawyers will learn from my...
As Ranks of Traditional Court Stenographers Dwindles, Legal Disputes Over Audio Reporting Rise
Legal questions are coming up just as a shortage of stenographic court reporters is transforming the court reporting industry. With the path to become a stenographic court reporter long and expensive, the quicker and easier path to become and operator of the new...
US Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Blocking Trump’s Puerto Rico Board Firings
"Since Plaintiffs were never properly removed from office, the Motion for a Preliminary Injunction is granted," U.S. District Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan of the District of Puerto Rico wrote in an order blocking President Donald Trump's attempted removal of three...
Suit Alleging Harvard Mishandled Cadavers Is Revived by Mass. High Court
Forty-seven families of people who donated their bodies to Harvard's medical school first filed suit in 2023 with overlapping tort, contract and statutory claims. Forty-seven families of people who donated their bodies to Harvard's medical school first filed...
Supreme Court Denies San Diego Attorney’s Effort to Trademark ‘US Space Force’
Thomas D. Foster said he hoped to use the trademark for an entertainment franchise centered on a fictional law enforcement agency in space. Thomas D. Foster said he hoped to use the trademark for an entertainment franchise centered on a fictional law enforcement...
The Week in Data Oct. 6: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2025 Summer Associates Survey. Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2025 Summer Associates Survey.
1st Circuit Upholds Order Blocking Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit joined the Ninth Circuit in rejecting the government's bid to lift a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the executive order. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit joined the Ninth Circuit in...
1st Circuit Upholds Blocking of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit joined the Ninth Circuit in rejecting the government's bid to lift a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the executive order. error code: 502
Best of WIPL Webcast: Data Privacy & Responsibility
Join this “Best Of webcast to explore proven strategies for strengthening data governance, privacy, and cross-functional collaboration. Join this “Best Of webcast to explore proven strategies for strengthening data governance, privacy, and cross-functional...
Harvard Law Professor Placed on Leave Following Shooting Incident
Carlos Portugal Gouve a, a Harvard Law School visiting professor was arrested last week after firing shots near a Temple on Yom Kippur. Carlos Portugal Gouve a, a Harvard Law School visiting professor was arrested last week after firing shots near a Temple on...
How I Made Partner: ‘Embrace the Learning Process,’ Says Hannah McCalla of Spencer Fane
"Embrace the learning process, and don't worry about not knowing everything. Early in your career is the ideal time to ask questions, take on new challenges, and learn as much as you possibly can. Eventually, the expectations get higher, so take advantage of that...
Beyond the Bottleneck: How LLMs in Law Firms Deliver True Legal AI Cost-Effectiveness
Jill Schornack | LLMs offer a path to true, long-term legal AI cost-effectiveness, eliminating the rising fees and vendor dependency The post Beyond the Bottleneck: How LLMs in Law Firms Deliver True Legal AI Cost-Effectiveness appeared first on Articles, Tips and...
State Ditches Bar Exam As Only Way To Become Lawyer — See Generally
State Previews Future Without The Bar Exam: Utah unveils a new, alternate pathway to licensure focused on practical experience. Storied Wall Street Firm Enters Its “Co-Management” Era: After capitulating to Trump and suffering bigtime talent losses, Cadwalader adds a...
Superstar Litigator To Represent Kim Kardashian In Major Defamation Battle
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, recently filed suit against Ray J for defamation. Which renowned rainmaker is representing the pair in court? Hint: The hot-shot attorney is known for his...
Judge’s Opinion Taking Trump To Task Shockingly Frank
It’s a sign of the times that a federal judge would write an opinion like this. Judge Young is committing to writing what so many of us are thinking — Professor Steve Vladeck of Georgetown Law, discussing Reagan-appointed Judge William Young’s mammoth benchslapping of...
Federal Judge Rules On Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Album Cover Case
Sometimes millions of people buying a picture of a naked baby is just art. Called “one of the most iconic album covers ever” by Indie Underground, Nirvana’s second second album, “Nevermind,” isn’t actually all that complex. There’s a body of water and what looks like...
LEX Summit: An Almost Perfect Conference
The Filevine User Conference took place September 29th through October 2nd in Salt Lake City. I was interested in the conference in part because Filevine recently got a $400 million infusion and I wanted to see what the atmosphere was as compared to last year’s...
AI SEO For Law Firms: Website Changes For 2026
To understand what your law firm website needs to change to remain relevant and visible in 2026, it helps to have a firm grasp of how AI search tools differ from traditional search engines. Some of these differences may be apparent to you from your own experience, but...
Debunked: A Look At H-1B Visas In Healthcare, M&A Deals For Bitcoin & More
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Stat(s) Of The Week: Population Boom Among In-House Counsel
According to a new report from the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), the number of in-house counsel in the United States has been consistently growing at a far higher rate than the number of lawyers working in either private practice or government. The report,...
How Proactivity And Communication Shape Growth In Law And Business
Getty ImagesIn this episode, of the “Be That Lawyer” podcast, host Steve Fretzin and entrepreneur Steve Haddadin dive into the mindset that drives sustainable legal and business growth. From embracing calculated risk to mastering communication and leveraging LinkedIn...
Lights, Camera, CLE: Prepare For Your Best Presentation Yet
Getty ImagesWelcome to the spotlight! As we kick off Part 3 of our series, “Lights, Camera, CLE,” we’re shifting focus from the strategic advantages of CLEs to the art of delivering a show-stopping presentation. Your CLE is more than just an educational session—it’s...
Biglaw Money Is Talking — See Also
Blue Cheese: Biglaw lawyers and staff are sending their money to overwhelmingly Democrat causes. Nevermind The Child Porn Allegations: Federal judge rules Nirvana’s second album cover isn’t sexually suggestive. Why Be Good When You Could Be Worse?: AI could be making...
‘Real Accountability’: Sean Combs Sentenced to 50 Months in Prostitution Case
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the intense physical and emotional violence suffered by Combs' former partners, saying: “To Ms. Ventura and the other brave survivors who came forward: we heard you." U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the...
‘Real Accountability’: Sean Combs Sentenced to 50 Months in Prostitution Case
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the intense physical and emotional violence suffered by Combs' former partners, saying: “To Ms. Ventura and the other brave survivors who came forward: we heard you." U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian cited the...
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An Unrested Supreme Court Begins Contentious New Term
A stream of divisive Trump cases kept the justices busy during the summer recess. On Monday, the court reconvenes for the start of its October 2025 term to tackle fundamental questions about presidential power, voting rights and the First Amendment. A stream of...
An Unrested Supreme Court Begins Contentious New Term
A stream of divisive Trump cases kept the justices busy during the summer recess. On Monday, the court reconvenes for the start of its October 2025 term to tackle fundamental questions about presidential power, voting rights and the First Amendment. A stream of...
Amid Government Shutdown, Civil Cases Involving Feds Get Placed on Hold
The order, which went into effect Friday, says that all civil litigation in the District of New Jersey involving the United States as a party is immediately suspended, postponed and held in abeyance, continuing either until the federal government is funded through...
Amid Government Shutdown, Civil Cases Involving Feds Get Placed on Hold
The order, which went into effect Friday, says that all civil litigation in the District of New Jersey involving the United States as a party is immediately suspended, postponed and held in abeyance, continuing either until the federal government is funded through...
Judge Adds $10M Punitive Award: J&J Was ‘Indifferent,’ ‘Willfully Ignorant’ About Talc’s Health Risks
On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson after a jury's $15 million verdict last year to a man who alleged its baby powder caused his mesothelioma. On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million...
Judge Adds $10M Punitive Award: J&J Was ‘Indifferent,’ ‘Willfully Ignorant’ About Talc’s Health Risks
On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson after a jury's $15 million verdict last year to a man who alleged its baby powder caused his mesothelioma. On Wednesday, a Connecticut judge added $10 million...
The Tylenol Case: When Government Speech Destroys Safety Brands
When a brand’s entire value rests on safety, any government suggestion that it may be unsafe for one use systematically undermines its safety across all applications. Kenvue’s Tylenol demonstrates this perfectly. The initial announcement linking acetaminophen during...
Colorado AI Act Enforcement: What Lawyers and Businesses Need to Know
Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its potential impact and litigation risk. Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its...
Colorado AI Act Enforcement: What Lawyers and Businesses Need to Know
Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its potential impact and litigation risk. Any companies with business in Colorado—including law firms—developing or deploying AI need to be aware of its...
Law Schools Work to Tackle Access to Justice
“Our whole system of structuring representation and counsel and the provision of legal services in this country leaves out a massive number of people, Matthew Diller, professor of law and dean emeritus at Fordham University School of Law, told Law.com. “Our...
Law Schools Work to Tackle Access to Justice
“Our whole system of structuring representation and counsel and the provision of legal services in this country leaves out a massive number of people, Matthew Diller, professor of law and dean emeritus at Fordham University School of Law, told Law.com. “Our...
Ex-Mastercard Legal Chief Earns Nearly $15M in First 8 Months at Data Center Supplier Coherent
Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard. Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard.
Ex-Mastercard Legal Chief Earns Nearly $15M in First 8 Months at Data Center Supplier Coherent
Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard. Rob Beard's equity compensation offsets $9.25 million he forfeited by leaving Mastercard.
Judge Grants Government’s Motion to Stay in Federal Funding Battle With Harvard
The Trump administration requested that the stay be granted until Congress restores the funding. Federal judge for the District of Massachusetts Allison D. Burroughs granted the motion in part and extended the deadline to file a status report until Oct. 10. The...
Judge Grants Government’s Motion to Stay in Federal Funding Battle With Harvard
The Trump administration requested that the stay be granted until Congress restores the funding. Federal judge for the District of Massachusetts Allison D. Burroughs granted the motion in part and extended the deadline to file a status report until Oct. 10. The...
Frank Serrano & Jon Cagan: The Claim Closers
Frank Serrano & Jon Cagan: The Claim Closers By Susan Cushing When disaster strikes, the heartbreak is immediate and tangible: a roof torn off by wind, water damage to personal possessions, a home reduced to rubble. But for many Florida homeowners, the nightmare...
G. Michael Burnett: Getting Them to Agree
“You’re hired to do what the parties have not been able to do on their own, which is to reach an agreement. You have to get them together, deliver the good news and bad news objectively and explore all kinds of avenues to reach that agreement. You have to do the work....
Stefano Portigliatti: Putting the Brakes on Corporate Recklessness
Trucking accident attorney Stefano Portigliatti attended law school with the goal of joining his family business. However, his law school mentor sent him off on another path. “He handed me a very tough product liability case against Four Loko,” Portigliatti recalled....
Rick Sichta: Crusading Against Preconceptions
Rick Sichta didn’t set out to become an attorney because of some courtroom drama or a deep fascination with the U.S. Constitution. His path began in a far more unlikely place: the boy’s bathroom of his small rural Wisconsin high school. It was the early 1990s, and...
Two Judges Challenge Mandatory Retirement Under NY’s New Equal Rights Law
Two city court judges in central and western New York, each of whom turned 70 this year, are challenging the state's mandatory requirement rules, which they argue must be overturned because of a new state constitutional provision expanding the definition of protected...
Two Judges Challenge Mandatory Retirement Under NY’s New Equal Rights Law
Two city court judges in central and western New York, each of whom turned 70 this year, are challenging the state's mandatory requirement rules, which they argue must be overturned because of a new state constitutional provision expanding the definition of protected...
Corporate Governance and Shareholder Disputes: Why Strong Governance Is Your Best Defense
Shareholder disputes can be one of the most disruptive challenges a company faces. They can stall decision making, damage relationships and even lead to costly litigation. Whether you’re launching a startup, managing a growing business, or overseeing a mature...
The Art of Writing Thank You Notes In the Legal Profession
In an era dominated by digital communication, the simple thank you note often feels like a relic from the past. Yet, in the legal profession — a field built on relationships, trust, and reputation — the handwritten or carefully crafted thank you remains one of the...
Exhausted? Scrimping on Sleep Is Hazardous to Your Health
For over 20 years I worked past the point of mental and physical exhaustion to rack up the requisite billable hours at a corporate defense firm. The post Exhausted? Scrimping on Sleep Is Hazardous to Your Health appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Cultivating Referral Sources Is Crucial,’ Says Eric Bernheim of FLB Law
"Cultivating referral sources and building a client base is crucial. Many firms struggle with how to incentivize young lawyers to engage in business development while maintaining billable hours. The ability to bring in clients provides job security and career...
State Appellate Court Clears Way for Class Action Over Film-Financing Fraud Claims
The plaintiff and class claim the defendants defrauded them of millions and engaged in a “complex Ponzi-like scheme to solicit investors and funding for movie productions. The plaintiff and class claim the defendants defrauded them of millions and engaged in a...
Getting Called Up to the Show: A Preview of “Supreme Court Brief” with Jimmy Hoover
The ALM Podcast family just got a little larger. Next week, the "Supreme Court Brief" debuts on the ALM Podcast Network ... and the Legal Speak gang couldn't be happier to welcome the show into the fold. Patrick and Cedra are joined by the show's host, Supreme Court...
Getting Called Up to the Show: A Preview of ‘Supreme Court Brief’ with Jimmy Hoover
The ALM Podcast family just got a little larger. Next week, the "Supreme Court Brief" debuts on the ALM Podcast Network ... and the Legal Speak gang couldn't be happier to welcome the show into the fold. Patrick and Cedra are joined by the show's host, Supreme Court...
The End of Google Page One: How AI Is Transforming the Buyer Journey
For more than a decade, Google was the default gateway to inbound leads. Law firms built content strategies around page-one rankings, and legal technology companies poured budget into paid search ads because visibility at the top of the results meant visibility in the...
The End of Google Page One: How AI Is Transforming the Buyer Journey
For more than a decade, Google was the default gateway to inbound leads. Law firms built content strategies around page-one rankings, and legal technology companies poured budget into paid search ads because visibility at the top of the results meant visibility in the...
Judge Scola Ends Judicial Service, Warning That Jury Trials Are Disappearing
Senior U.S. District Judge Robert Scola Jr. of the Southern District of Florida retires on Friday after more than 30 years of judicial service in federal and state courts. Senior U.S. District Judge Robert Scola Jr. of the Southern District of Florida retires on...
Judge Cites Heavier Texas Caseloads Among Reasons to Keep Musk SEC Action in DC
U.S. District Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan wrote it's feasible the case could have been brought in the Texas court, and the SEC hadn't shown a link between the case and the D.C. forum other than the case being a securities matter, but Musk's argument wasn't enough to...
Character.AI Takes Down Allegedly Infringing Characters From Platform After Disney Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter
Artificial intelligence startup Character.AI confirmed in a statement that it had removed several characters generated by its customizable AI chatbot platform after the Walt Disney Co. accused it in a cease-and-desist letter of infringing its intellectual...
Character.AI Takes Down Allegedly Infringing Characters From Platform After Disney Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter
Artificial intelligence startup Character.AI confirmed in a statement that it had removed several characters generated by its customizable AI chatbot platform after the Walt Disney Co. accused it in a cease-and-desist letter of infringing its intellectual...
LA Judge Rejects 2026 Wildfire Trial Date as Edison Pitches Payment Plan
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle refused plaintiffs' request to move up the first trial over the Eaton wildfire to September 2026. The current date is January 2027. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle refused plaintiffs' request to move up...
LA Judge Rejects 2026 Wildfire Trial Date as Edison Pitches Payment Plan
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle refused plaintiffs' request to move up the first trial over the Eaton wildfire to September 2026. The current date is January 2027. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle refused plaintiffs' request to move up...
Judge Dismisses Whistleblower Action Against Anthem Insurance
The relators conveyed they plan to amend the complaint, "and they hope that Indiana Medicaid will state its concern with the alleged violations and start taking affirmative steps to recover the alleged overpayments." The relators conveyed they plan to amend the...
Judge Dismisses Whistleblower Action Against Anthem Insurance
The relators conveyed they plan to amend the complaint, "and they hope that Indiana Medicaid will state its concern with the alleged violations and start taking affirmative steps to recover the alleged overpayments." The relators conveyed they plan to amend the...
Lawyers Without The Bar Exam: Utah Announces Alternate Licensing Path, And The Sky Still Isn’t Falling
The bar exam is less of a test of legal competence and more of a Scantron-centric hazing ritual. A three-year crucible of critical learning and professional training capped off with a few weeks of rote memorization for the sake of a test on subjects the lawyer will...
From Fly-By-Night To Looking Fly: Starting A Law Firm On The Fly In 2025
In today’s volatile political climate, many lawyers are finding themselves forced to start a firm on the fly — either due to a clash of values with Biglaw or termination from government service or possibly even displacement by AI. Regardless of the reason, these...
From AI Tools To AI Orchestration: How Law Firms Can Take The Next Steps
When it comes to artificial intelligence, law firms that take an early implementation lead are positioning themselves for compounding advantages in the years to come. So how can you beat your competitors in advancing from “tool mode” — where individual applications...
Harvey Snags Even More Seats In The T14!
If you thought it was hard to get in to a T14 as a student, imagine the uphill battle you’d be facing if you were selling them software! Most law schools are so conservative in their approach to teaching devices that their only student-focused large language model is...
Work The Workflows: Creating And Relying On Flowcharts, Decision Trees, Processes, And To-Do Lists For Your Cases
Maybe it’s my OCD, or being a nerd (I know, shocking), or being a control freak (did I mention my OCD), but I am a massive proponent of reducing the types of cases you handle to a series of checklists and workflows. No matter how complex or varied your cases are, or...
Justice That Said Abortion Is Unconstitutional Fails To Carry Semester To Term
Prepare the world’s tiniest violin, my friends. At a recent Catholic University Law School event, while sharing his thoughts on life, the universe, and everything with his former clerk Jenn Mascott (currently nominated to the Third Circuit despite a complete lack of...
Exclusive: Altorney Launches MARC; Gen AI-Powered System Automates First-Pass Review, Targeting Major Savings In E-Discovery
The post Exclusive: Altorney Launches MARC; Gen AI-Powered System Automates First-Pass Review, Targeting Major Savings In E-Discovery appeared first on Above the Law.The legal technology company Altorney today announced the general availability of MARC, a generative...
Tough Crowd At Marquette Law School
Learning the law is hard enough without having a rule of law crisis happening around you. Unsurprisingly, being the figurehead of that crisis can net you your fair share of ire. Marquette Law School recently ran a poll of their students — what percentage of the polled...
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If You Thought Rowdy Students Were Bad, Imagine Being Forced To Be A Mom — See Also
Justice Thomas Explains That He Jumped Ship From Comfy Teaching Gig Because The Dobbs Backlash Amounted To “Unpleasantness”: He taught students at a GWU law school who all volunteered for his class. How much backlash was there really? Utah Bets On The Bar Being...