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Allstate Fires Back Amid Litigation Surge
"Consumers who choose to share driving data through Arity-powered apps can access emergency assistance, track fuel efficiency and unlock personalized insurance rates after a clear notice and explicit opt-in process," Allstate said in a statement. "Consumers who...
A$AP Rocky Shows Donald Trump How To Properly Thank A Lawyer
(Photo by Ollie Millington/WireImage)After a jury found A$AP Rocky not guilty of a 2021 shooting, the artist and his even-more-famous partner Rihanna reportedly took the opportunity to thank Rocky’s lawyer in the sweetest way possible. In an interview with Extra, the...
DOJ Demands To Speak To The Manager About All These Annoying Lawsuits
(image via Getty Images)Everyone knows that TROs aren’t immediately appealable. What this appeal assumes is… maybe they are? The Trump DOJ has taken an unorthodox procedural stance with respect to interlocutory appeals. They seem to be under the impression that...
Before Entering Pacific Northwest, Ballard Spahr Posted Double-Digit Growth in 2024
“We had so many things going for us as a firm. We had to work together, we had to collaborate, we had all the pieces and needed to put them together. I gave the partners the call to action, and they answered it, said firm chairman Peter Michaud, who also oversaw a...
Before Entering Pacific Northwest, Ballard Spahr Posted Double-Digit Growth in 2024
“We had so many things going for us as a firm. We had to work together, we had to collaborate, we had all the pieces and needed to put them together. I gave the partners the call to action, and they answered it, said firm chairman Peter Michaud, who also oversaw a...
DeepSeek in the Crosshairs: Texas Investigates Chinese A.I.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into DeepSeek and the artificial intelligence's app possible connections to the Chinese Communist Party. Texas has banned the app from all personal and state-owned devices connected to the state's computer...
DeepSeek in the Crosshairs: Texas Investigates Chinese A.I.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into DeepSeek and the artificial intelligence's app possible connections to the Chinese Communist Party. Texas has banned the app from all personal and state-owned devices connected to the state's computer...
McDermott Crosses $2B in Revenue, Sees PEP Best $4.5M
Even with equity tier growth, McDermott's average PEP surged by nearly 22%. Even with equity tier growth, McDermott's average PEP surged by nearly 22%.
McDermott Crosses $2B in Revenue, Sees PEP Best $4.5M
Even with equity tier growth, McDermott's average PEP surged by nearly 22%. Even with equity tier growth, McDermott's average PEP surged by nearly 22%.
The 2024 In-House Compensation Report Is Here!
We are pleased to share the results of our 2024 In-House Counsel Compensation Survey, presented in partnership with our friends at iManage. With information from more than 1,100 attorneys representing organizations of all sizes and more than a dozen industries, this...
Big Changes Are Coming To This Leading Law Firm’s Management Team, Effective Immediately
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. This business is not the way it was 16 years ago. This business is very different, and I don’t expect it to revert back. I am of the view that this is no longer a one-person job, and our structure needs to...
Exclusive: SingleFile Raises $9M Series A To Expand Its Corporate Compliance Filing Platform
The post Exclusive: SingleFile Raises $9M Series A To Expand Its Corporate Compliance Filing Platform appeared first on Above the Law.Last March, I wrote here about SingleFile, a company whose mission is to help businesses navigate complex regulatory environments...
Venable’s Revenue Grows 5% Amid Nonequity Tier Expansion
After seeing double-digit percentage growth the year prior, Venable increased its gross revenue by over 5% to $858.2 million in fiscal year 2024. Washington, D.C. law firm Venable saw gross revenue rise by more than 5% to $858.2 million last year — moderate...
Civil Rights Groups, Covington & Burling Challenge Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders
"The Executive Orders should be declared unlawful, and the agency Defendants should be enjoined from enforcing or implementing them," counsel for the plaintiffs wrote in a complaint naming President Donald Trump and multiple cabinet members as defendants. "The...
Hallmark Chief Legal Officer to Retire, Pass Reins to Deputy
"Lots of emotions swirl inside me as I leave what so far has been the pinnacle of my career, " departing Chief Legal Officer Jill Marchant wrote on LinkedIn. Jill Marchant is stepping down as chief legal officer of Hallmark Cards after more than seven years in...
California High Court Names Legislature Real Party in Interest in Court Reporter Suit
The high court's order thrusts lawmakers back into a debate in which the Democratic majority has steadfastly stood with court-employed certified shorthand reporters who oppose expanding the use of electronic recording. The high court's order thrusts lawmakers...
The 2025 Laterals Report
A year's worth of Am Law 200 hiring data, Big Law's flurry of government hires, candid advice from top firm leaders to lateral partners, a look at how "serial laterals" are received at firms—and of course, Big Law's Biggest Lateral Hires of 2024. A year's worth...
Judge Caught On Camera Confessing, ‘I Killed Her. Ladies And Gentlemen Of The Jury, Convict My Ass. I Did It.’
Back in 2023, California criminal court judge Jeffrey Ferguson was arrested for the murder of his wife, Sheryl Ferguson. The couple had been arguing early in the evening, both at their home and a restaurant, and the fighting continued when they returned home. During...
Baker & Hostetler Files Trade Secrets Suit for NJ Wholesaler
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Will The Association Of American Law Schools Be The Next On The FTC’s No Contact List?
(Image via Getty)Not too long ago, stating that America was a rule of law country would have been as obvious as saying that Phil Collins didn’t have to go that hard on the Tarzan soundtrack — some things are just obviously true. Things are different now. Before you...
Killing The Perfectionist Attorney: Fretzin’s 5 Hacks For Effective Decision-Making
Laura is a sophisticated and well-regarded lawyer practicing in Chicago’s North Shore. With over a decade of experience in employment law, she primarily advises small business owners. When we met to discuss her practice, I quickly uncovered that she was suffering from...
JD Vance’s ‘Hilbilly Elegy’ Deemed Too Woke By The Department of Defense
(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)There’s been some friendly fire in the new Administration’s rush to scrub anything that doesn’t glorify wealthy white males from publicly funded classroom curricula. An article on Pen.org reported on the Department of Defense...
Project Orion: Baker McKenzie Moves Toward Greater Financial Integration
Partners have approved plans for integration, which management hopes will improve profitability and cut costs, after years of delays due to opposition. Partners have approved plans for integration, which management hopes will improve profitability and cut costs,...
SEC Taps Attorney to Lead New Team to Replace Crypto Asset and Cyber Unit
"This announcement harkens back to the SEC's traditional mission: investigating fraud and charging fraud that impacts investors," said Scott Armstrong, a principal at McGovern Weems and a former federal prosecutor who served as senior leadership in cases involving...
SEC Taps Attorney to Lead New Team to Replace Crypto Asset and Cyber Unit
"This announcement harkens back to the SEC's traditional mission: investigating fraud and charging fraud that impacts investors," said Scott Armstrong, a principal at McGovern Weems and a former federal prosecutor who served as senior leadership in cases involving...
This Is Exactly How Trump Is Trying To Takeover Independent Agencies
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! The Department of Justice recently indicated they would ask the Supreme Court to overturn what 1935 precedent? Hint: The case established the ability of Congress to limit a president’s authority to...
Trump Cancels The SEC’s Westlaw Subscription For Probably The Dumbest Possible Reason
Get used to books, SEC!The new administration has made it clear that they don’t have much interest in enforcing the nation’s securities laws. Except maybe as an avenue to accuse companies of dishonoring shareholders by promoting ESG initiatives. The point is, Trump...
Use Tax: The Overlooked Tax of Law Firms
By taking a proactive approach, law firms can navigate the complexities of use tax and avoid potential penalties by obtaining guidance. By taking a proactive approach, law firms can navigate the complexities of use tax and avoid potential penalties by obtaining...
Use Tax: The Overlooked Tax of Law Firms
By taking a proactive approach, law firms can navigate the complexities of use tax and avoid potential penalties by obtaining guidance. By taking a proactive approach, law firms can navigate the complexities of use tax and avoid potential penalties by obtaining...
In Response To Viasat Suit, SDA Will Recompete 10-Satellite Award To Tyvak
The post In Response To Viasat Suit, SDA Will Recompete 10-Satellite Award To Tyvak appeared first on Above the Law.The post In Response To Viasat Suit, SDA Will Recompete 10-Satellite Award To Tyvak appeared first on Above the Law.
Former Ninth Circuit Judge Makes Lateral Move To Top 20 Biglaw Firm
(Photo by Bill Clark/Getty Images)Back in 2023, when Judge Paul Watford of the Ninth Circuit announced that he would be resigning from the bench to return to private practice, the legal world wondered where he would land. As it turns out, Watford chose to join Wilson...
Morning Docket: 02.20.25
* Ninth Circuit affirms striking down Trump’s birthright citizenship order. [Courthouse News Service] * Supreme Court hearing reverse discrimination case on behalf of mediocre applicants everywhere. [Reuters] * DOGE to lead purge of federal regulations, which is to...
Paying the Team: Partner Comp Changes Considering ‘Future Superstars’ and Top-Performers
Latham, Jenner and others have made compensation tweaks that benefit both top performers and others throughout the partnership. Latham, Jenner and others have made compensation tweaks that benefit both top performers and others throughout the...
It Takes Legal Warriors to Advocate for Children in Foster Care
Considering a legal career advocating for children? Shari Shink, founder of Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center, explains what it takes. The post It Takes Legal Warriors to Advocate for Children in Foster Care appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms...
Apple’s Win in Breach-of-Contract Lawsuit Gives App Stores Leverage Over Developers: Expert
In a move that may clear the path for app stores to exert more control over deleting third-party apps, a California federal judge has denied music-streaming company Musi's motion to force Apple to reinstate its app on the Apple app store, which it removed in September...
FOIA In 2025: Beat the Backlog and Avoid Lawsuits
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) stands at a critical juncture heading into 2025. Federal agencies are grappling with mounting backlogs, increasingly complex data landscapes, and rising cybersecurity threats. As a new administration takes office, the urgency to...
FOIA In 2025: Beat the Backlog and Avoid Lawsuits
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) stands at a critical juncture heading into 2025. Federal agencies are grappling with mounting backlogs, increasingly complex data landscapes, and rising cybersecurity threats. As a new administration takes office, the urgency to...
Despite Breakneck Changes to DEI On Campus, Counsel for Schools Shouldn’t Feel Rushed, Lawyers Advise
“I think that the creation of chaos certainly seems intentional, Kayleigh Baker, an attorney and senior consultant with TNG Consulting, told Law.com. “That makes it very hard for everyone to catch their breath and figure out the actual implications of any one set of...
Despite Breakneck Changes to DEI On Campus, Counsel for Schools Shouldn’t Feel Rushed, Lawyers Advise
“I think that the creation of chaos certainly seems intentional, Kayleigh Baker, an attorney and senior consultant with TNG Consulting, told Law.com. “That makes it very hard for everyone to catch their breath and figure out the actual implications of any one set of...
AI Delivers Fresh Nightmares For In-House Counsel
We’re now two years into the generative AI era and so far this supposedly revolutionary technology has mostly delivered bad middle school term papers and embarrassing lawyer stories. Which isn’t to say the technology can’t perform useful, time-saving tasks, it’s just...
Conceiving Next Steps For The IVF Protection Executive Order
The executive orders from President Donald Trump over the past few weeks have been fast and furious, and, for those of us in the reproductive space, sometimes terrifying. (Is birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment really on its way out?) Still,...
What Sets 2025’s Digital Health Funding Environment Apart From Previous Years?
The post What Sets 2025’s Digital Health Funding Environment Apart From Previous Years? appeared first on Above the Law.The digital health funding landscape has gone through a series of twists and turns ever since the Covid-19 pandemic — once characterized by a...
It’s Not A Great Time To Be A Lawyer Looking For A Job In D.C.
The news has been dominated by the reckless and cruel moves of the fledgling Trump II administration. The policy devastation left in their wake will likely last decades, but there is also a more personal toll, with thousands of federal employees suddenly out of work....
From Government Lawyer To Private Sector Lawyer: How To Prepare For A Legal Career Change
(Image via Getty)With the current shift in the legal market and new executive orders, if you’re one of the 44,000-plus federal government lawyers, you might be deeply apprehensive about transitioning to the private sector. As a legal resume writer and legal career...
Being A ‘Serial Lateral’ Is No Longer Seen As A Setback When It Comes To Law Firm Hiring
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [It’s] certainly not a deal-breaker. Sometimes there are really good reasons for those moves, so it’s really case-by-case. As long as we understand the story — what is the story behind the move? That’s really...
It’s A Ryan Reynolds Joke, Not An Issue Spotter — See Also
Brian Freedman Volunteers His Thoughts On Ryan Reynolds Joke: Not only did no one ask, a judge told him to stop talking! There Goes The SEC’s Westlaw Access!: Sorry it makes your job harder, but they haven’t been “Trump friendly.” Will Work For Employment: Rough job...
‘Would Anyone Say These Are Organs of Congress?’: Trump Exerts Control Over Agencies
Trump ordered independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission and Federal Communications Commission to submit proposed regulations to the White House to ensure they are in line with the president's priorities. Trump...
‘Would Anyone Say These Are Organs of Congress?’: Trump Exerts Control Over Agencies
Trump ordered independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission and Federal Communications Commission to submit proposed regulations to the White House to ensure they are in line with the president's priorities. Trump...
‘I’m Not Going to Shoot From the Hip’: Judge Reserves Decision as Eric Adams’ Counsel, DOJ Urge Approval of Dismissal in Public Corruption Case
“I don't think, and I don't think it's correct, that even if there was a quid pro quo, there would be any issue with this motion, Acting Attorney General Emil Bove told federal judge Dale Ho as he insisted the public corruption case be dismissed. “I don't think,...
‘I’m Not Going to Shoot From the Hip’: Judge Reserves Decision as Eric Adams’ Counsel, DOJ Urge Approval of Dismissal in Public Corruption Case
“I don't think, and I don't think it's correct, that even if there was a quid pro quo, there would be any issue with this motion, Acting Attorney General Emil Bove told federal judge Dale Ho as he insisted the public corruption case be dismissed. “I don't think,...
You’re Fired: In Era of Remote Work, Does It Matter How Terminations Are Delivered?
More employers who are dismissing workers are opting to deliver the bad news remotely, but a face-to-face meeting is seen as reducing the chance of future litigation. More employers who are dismissing workers are opting to deliver the bad news remotely, but a...
You’re Fired: In Era of Remote Work, Does It Matter How Terminations Are Delivered?
More employers who are dismissing workers are opting to deliver the bad news remotely, but a face-to-face meeting is seen as reducing the chance of future litigation. More employers who are dismissing workers are opting to deliver the bad news remotely, but a...
Who Got the Work: Gibson Dunn, Freshfields and Skadden Defend HPE-Juniper Merger Proposal
"Together, HPE and Juniper would be better equipped to bring new, better, and more secure networking products to public and private sector customers in the U.S. and worldwide," Freshfields and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher litigators wrote in a court filing defending...
Who Got the Work: Gibson Dunn, Freshfields and Skadden Defend HPE-Juniper Merger Proposal
"Together, HPE and Juniper would be better equipped to bring new, better, and more secure networking products to public and private sector customers in the U.S. and worldwide," Freshfields and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher litigators wrote in a court filing defending...
Mother Sues Missouri Department of Natural Resources Over Drowning Death
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector. This...
Mother Sues Missouri Department of Natural Resources Over Drowning Death
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector. This...
The First Supreme Court ‘Emergency’ of Trump’s Second Term Is Here
The case involves major constitutional questions about presidential power—but its unusual posture could make it a dud. The case involves major constitutional questions about presidential power—but its unusual posture could make it a dud.
The First Supreme Court ‘Emergency’ of Trump’s Second Term Is Here
The case involves major constitutional questions about presidential power—but its unusual posture could make it a dud. The case involves major constitutional questions about presidential power—but its unusual posture could make it a dud.
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Pivotal Trial Begins in J&J’s Talc Bankruptcy, Kennedy’s Ties to Trial Lawyers Trouble Tort Reformers
Ex-9th Circuit Judge Paul Watford Moves From Wilson Sonsini to King & Spalding In L.A.
The former appellate judge said he interviewed with King & Spalding upon leaving the federal bench in 2023 and came close to joining the firm then. The former appellate judge said he interviewed with King & Spalding upon leaving the federal bench in 2023...
Ex-9th Circuit Judge Paul Watford Moves From Wilson Sonsini to King & Spalding In L.A.
The former appellate judge said he interviewed with King & Spalding upon leaving the federal bench in 2023 and came close to joining the firm then. The former appellate judge said he interviewed with King & Spalding upon leaving the federal bench in 2023...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Pivotal Trial Begins in J&J’s Talc Bankruptcy, Kennedy’s Ties to Trial Lawyers Trouble Tort Reformers
The Brussels Effect vs. the Trump Effect: Is the EU’s Power and Influence Waning?
The current narrative that overregulation has harmed the EU's competitiveness may cast a cloud on the appeal of copying the bloc's rules in other parts of the world. The current narrative that overregulation has harmed the EU's competitiveness may cast a cloud...
The Brussels Effect vs. the Trump Effect: Is the EU’s Power and Influence Waning?
The current narrative that overregulation has harmed the EU's competitiveness may cast a cloud on the appeal of copying the bloc's rules in other parts of the world. The current narrative that overregulation has harmed the EU's competitiveness may cast a cloud...
Despite Federal Backlash on DEI, Bar Associations Press Forward on Commitments
State, local and national bar associations said they will continue DEI efforts after a January executive order threatened civil compliance investigations. State, local and national bar associations said they will continue DEI efforts after a January executive...
Despite Federal Backlash on DEI, Bar Associations Press Forward on Commitments
State, local and national bar associations said they will continue DEI efforts after a January executive order threatened civil compliance investigations. State, local and national bar associations said they will continue DEI efforts after a January executive...
Jury Research Company, Former Employee Reach Settlement Agreement in Trade Secrets Dispute
On Tuesday, attorneys with Ellis & Winters filed a notice in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina that the defendants, Lauren Kulp and Tandem Legal Solutions, reached an agreement with Jury-X, a jury and analysis company that uses human...
Judge Rejects Diversion Bid in Case of Pa. Attorney Accused of Shooting a Man
The prosecutors' recommendation that personal injury attorney Leonard Hill be admitted into a diversionary program had been unusual. The prosecutors' recommendation that personal injury attorney Leonard Hill be admitted into a diversionary program had been...
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Tenth Circuit Explains That ‘Pickering’ Balancing Is Rarely Appropriate in Ruling on Motions to Dismiss
In Brown v. City of Tulsa, involving a former police officer's First Amendment retaliation claim under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 (Section 1983), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit held that conducting Pickering balancing at the motion to dismiss stage is...
Delaware Legislation Proposing Corporate Transaction Review Revamp Gets Mixed Responses
A Delaware Senate bill changing the level of scrutiny for conflicted transactions could roll back several Court of Chancery and Delaware Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the law. A Delaware Senate bill changing the level of scrutiny for conflicted...
US Trade Rep Nominee Earned $1.46M at King & Spalding While Representing Pharmaceutical Companies, Farmers
International trade partner Jamieson Greer lists 64 clients, including some in the agricultural, electronics, energy and housing industries. His nomination cleared the U.S. Senate Finance Committee last week. International trade partner Jamieson Greer lists 64...
Bristol Myers Squibb GC to Retire After 33 years With Drugmaker
Sandra Leung began her legal career prosecuting homicides, a formative experience that she once said taught her "to make decisions quickly and to be accountable for those decisions." She will be succeeded by Bristol Myers attorney Cari Gallman. Sandra Leung...
Real-World Applications of AI in the Legal Industry
Join top experts for an exclusive panel discussion where industry thought leaders will share real-world applications of AI and emerging technologies, offering a clear roadmap for firms and legal departments looking to stay ahead. Join top experts for an...
State Appellate Court Revives Wrongful Death Suit, Expert’s Testimony on Doctor’s Standard of Care
The standard of care question wasn't whether Li knew that the decedent was assigned to him as a patient, or whether he could have accessed the information using Epic, but whether Li had a duty to know about and promptly see the patient. The standard of care...
State Appellate Court Revives Wrongful Death Suit, Expert’s Testimony on Doctor’s Standard of Care
The standard of care question wasn't whether Li knew that the decedent was assigned to him as a patient, or whether he could have accessed the information using Epic, but whether Li had a duty to know about and promptly see the patient. The standard of care...
Mass. Attorney’s Suit Against Former Employer, City Solicitor Can Continue in Federal Court
The plaintiff's complaint includes multiple instances of alleged workplace discrimination, such as earning less than her male colleagues in the workplace during her 16 years of employment. In one instance, the defendant reclassified and later demoted her from being...
Mass. Attorney’s Suit Against Former Employer, City Solicitor Can Continue in Federal Court
The plaintiff's complaint includes multiple instances of alleged workplace discrimination, such as earning less than her male colleagues in the workplace during her 16 years of employment. In one instance, the defendant reclassified and later demoted her from being...
Mass. Justices Issue New Guidelines for Courts Handling Self-Represented Litigants in Civil Cases
The new 49-page guide updates and supersedes the 2006-issued guidelines, and includes information about the 2016 Massachusetts Code of Judicial Conduct. The new 49-page guide updates and supersedes the 2006-issued guidelines, and includes information about the...
Mass. Justices Issue New Guidelines for Courts Handling Self-Represented Litigants in Civil Cases
The new 49-page guide updates and supersedes the 2006-issued guidelines, and includes information about the 2016 Massachusetts Code of Judicial Conduct. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued the 2025 edition of Judicial Guidelines for Civil Cases with...
Crypto Sanctions Surge: Illicit Funds Hit Record High in ‘24
“As regulatory expectations increase and technologies become more complex, effective compliance and legal measures will be critical to maintain financial integrity while also preserving legitimate access for the ecosystem, said Andrew Fierman, head of national...
Crypto Sanctions Surge: Illicit Funds Hit Record High in ‘24
“As regulatory expectations increase and technologies become more complex, effective compliance and legal measures will be critical to maintain financial integrity while also preserving legitimate access for the ecosystem, said Andrew Fierman, head of national...
Legal Client Service Protocols: Tips to Ensure Things Don’t Slip Through the Cracks
Sally Schmidt | How can you make sure you don't go on autopilot when working with clients? The post Legal Client Service Protocols: Tips to Ensure Things Don’t Slip Through the Cracks appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.When you do...
Sirius XM Pays a Bundle to Lure Ex-Airbnb, Liberty Media, UnitedHealth CLO Out of Retirement
Richard Baer, 67, will receive $5 million in stock grants on his first day with the satellite radio broadcaster. He'll work remotely. Richard Baer, 67, will receive $5 million in stock grants on his first day with the satellite radio broadcaster. He'll work...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Be Invested in the Success of Your Colleagues,’ Says Ashley Fickel of Dykema
"I would say get to know the people in the office, get to know what they do, and be invested in the success of your colleagues. The last one is hard because law firms generally reward lawyers based on their personal economic contributions but ultimately a successful...
California Bar Exam Disaster Reaches Its ‘Offer Everyone A Refund’ Stage
When Kafka wrote Before the Law, he meant to describe the surreal hellscape of standing “before” the law, not the surreal hellscape of applicants “before” they become lawyers. Yet the powers-that-be have transformed the February administration of the California bar...
The Next Evolution Of AI In Legal Practice
Getty ImagesAI is transforming the legal industry, but how can lawyers use it effectively while avoiding ethical pitfalls? In a recent episode of “Be That Lawyer,” Jay McAllister, founder of Paragon Tech Inc., joins host Steve Fretzin to discuss the rapid advancements...
Do Lawyers Really Love Their Jobs?
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the latest Job Optimism report by consulting firm Robert Half, what percentage of legal professionals say they’re satisfied in their current job? Hint: The strong job satisfaction means...
Federal DEI Ban Hits K-12 — See Also
No More Room For Race Or Its “Proxies” In School: Great in theory, but how do you prove compliance? No Reaching Across The Aisle: The FTC cuts ties with the ABA. Another Goodbye To Beijing: Biglaw firm shuts a foreign office. Sorry For Your Time: California Bar offers...
New GC Report Details All The In-House Concerns That Ceased To Matter Around, Say, Inauguration Day
The first installment of The General Counsel Report 2025 reads like something Indiana Jones dusted off from an ancient tomb. A relic of a long, lost civilization known as the In-House Lawyers, circa the summer of 2024. The report, put together by FTI Consulting and...
The Department Of Education Finally Dropped The ‘No DEI By Proxy’ Shoe We Were All Waiting For
As Elie Mystal mentioned on Thinking Like A Lawyer’s 400th episode, we’re still wading in the wake of what SFFA v. Harvard will mean for well… everyone. That said, we’ve definitely made some predictions about what will be next on the chopping block. We’re starting to...
Judge Obliterates DOJ Lawyer At Transgender Ban Hearing
Judge Ana Reyes heard the challenge to Trump’s transgender service member ban. It did not go well for the DOJ. Technically, it wasn’t a “ban” but an executive order titled “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness.” Though instead of canceling the F-35 or...
Even In Biglaw, Some Things Are More Important Than Money
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It doesn’t just mean people with the biggest books of business, but the ones who can get the most out of the power of the blend. That blend together is going to be more than the sum of its parts. If you’re a...
Law Professors Try To Defend Trump’s End To Birthright Citizenship. It Does Not Go Well For Them.
I’m going to offer some advice to liberals that, at first blush, may grate but you need to check out Reason. The libertarian blog features a piece by Ilya Somin that slaps back at the idea that birthright citizenship as extended under the Fourteenth Amendment can be...
Ford Hit With $2.5B Punitive Damages Verdict for Collapsed Roof on ‘Super Duty’ Truck, Prevailing Attorneys Say
"Ford has known for 26 years that people were getting killed and hurt by these weak roofs," lead plaintiff attorney Jim Butler of Butler Prather in Atlanta said in a statement. "Ford has constantly refused to admit the danger or warn of the risk." "Ford has...
Ford Hit With $2.5B Punitive Damages Verdict for Collapsed Roof on ‘Super Duty’ Truck, Prevailing Attorneys Say
"Ford has known for 26 years that people were getting killed and hurt by these weak roofs," lead plaintiff attorney Jim Butler of Butler Prather in Atlanta said in a statement. "Ford has constantly refused to admit the danger or warn of the risk." "Ford has...
Charting New Territories: Embracing Legal Tech Innovation and Overcoming Challenges
Join top experts for an exclusive panel discussion where Industry thought leaders will share real-world applications of AI and emerging technologies, offering a clear roadmap for firms and legal departments looking to stay ahead. Join top experts for an...
Pivotal Trial Begins in Texas: Will Johnson & Johnson’s Third Talc Bankruptcy Survive?
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez heard opening statements on Tuesday in a two-week trial over the fate of Johnson & Johnson's third talcum powder bankruptcy. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez heard opening statements on Tuesday in a two-week...
‘Novel Issues’: Company, Whose CEO Sent $1M in Crypto to Wrong Wallet, Moves for Appeal
“While crypto matters can raise novel issues, the core issues in a dispute are resolvable, as the Court has done here, using well-tread securities and contract legal precedent, said Daniel Maland, a partner at Rennert Vogel Mandler & Rodriguez, and the immediate...
Former Prosecutor, Bank Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Affordable Housing Fraud Scheme
Authorities revoked Jennifer Jacques' law license after she admitted committing several felonies. Authorities revoked Jennifer Jacques' law license after she admitted committing several felonies.