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NFT Purchasers Sue Nike Over Alleged Crypto Scam

NFT Purchasers Sue Nike Over Alleged Crypto Scam

“In the Nike case, the plaintiffs' allegations of an unregistered securities violation and deceptive practices might not have had the same outcome had the lawsuit been filed before this shift in policy, said Nicolle Lafosse, a digital asset attorney at the...

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The Sidley Associate Arguing At The Supreme Court

The Sidley Associate Arguing At The Supreme Court

I chat with Peter Bruland, a Senior Managing Associate at Sidley, who is set to argue before the Supreme Court! Discover his inspiring journey from law school to tackling crucial, high-stakes legal issues. Don’t miss this captivating episode filled with insights into...

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The Law School With Top Writing Chops

The Law School With Top Writing Chops

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the 2025-26 U.S. News Rankings, which law school got top marks for its legal writing program? Hint: This state-funded law school was founded in 1884. See the answer on the next page. The...

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Lawyers Should Not Exploit Unfair Advantages

Lawyers Should Not Exploit Unfair Advantages

Lawyers are taught that they should exploit every advantage possible to serve a client’s interests. Indeed, some might argue that a lawyer’s duty of diligence requires that an attorney take every step that will advance a client’s position even if this might unfairly...

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The Kirkland Exodus Is Picking Up Steam

The Kirkland Exodus Is Picking Up Steam

Kirkland & Ellis — the nation’s richest Biglaw firm — made headlines earlier this month when it was revealed that rather than stand up for the rule of law, the firm would capitulate to the mere threat of punitive action from Donald Trump. So the firm sold out...

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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Trump Asks Supreme Court to Revive Ban on Transgender Troops; Lower...

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Call for Nominations: The National Law Journal Awards 2025

Call for Nominations: The National Law Journal Awards 2025

The National Law Journal is excited to announce an extended call for nominations for its 2025 NLJ Legal Awards to highlight the top work in Washington, D.C.       The National Law Journal is excited to announce a call for nominations for its 2025 NLJ Legal Awards, and...

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Call for Nominations: The National Law Journal Awards 2025

Call for Nominations: The National Law Journal Awards 2025

The National Law Journal is excited to announce an extended call for nominations for its 2025 NLJ Legal Awards to highlight the top work in Washington, D.C.       The National Law Journal is excited to announce an extended call for nominations for its 2025 NLJ Legal...

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Less Talking At, More Talking With

Less Talking At, More Talking With

Do you know what “McCarthyism” is? If not, Google the word, and if it doesn’t chill you, it should. You are probably too young to remember the seven dirty words that George Carlin couldn’t say. The judge hearing the lawsuit filed by Perkins Coie against the Trump...

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Morning Docket: 04.25.25

Morning Docket: 04.25.25

* Skadden facing an NLRB probe over its decision to block firm emails to squelch talk about its Trump deal. [Bloomberg Law News] * Trump prepares to strip ABA of its role accrediting law schools. If you have a copy of Contracts for Dummies and a dream… prepare to get...

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Sky High Turnover In The General Counsel Role

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to analysis by leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates, how many Fortune 500 companies appointed a new General Counsel in 2024? Hint: Turnover in the GC position was at its...

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A Big Thanks To ATL’s Advertisers

A Big Thanks To ATL’s Advertisers

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Alexander DeGance Barnett: A New Chapter

Alexander DeGance Barnett: A New Chapter By Dan Baldwin Consistently rated one of Jacksonville’s Best Employment Law Firms by Best U.S. News and Best Lawyers, Alexander DeGance Barnett has reason to celebrate, but this year the firm not only celebrates the anniversary...

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Alexander DeGance Barnett: A New Chapter

Alexander DeGance Barnett: A New Chapter By Dan Baldwin Consistently rated one of Jacksonville’s Best Employment Law Firms by Best U.S. News and Best Lawyers, Alexander DeGance Barnett has reason to celebrate, but this year the firm not only celebrates the anniversary...

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2025 First Coast Women in Law

Home Special Issue 2025 First Coast Women in Law By Attorney at Law Magazine April 24, 2025 Table of Contents Attorney at Law Magazine First Coast is pleased to present its annual Women in Law special issue, featuring the 2025 First Coast Women in Law. These...

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Legal Industry Calls to Protect Rule of Law Swell

Legal Industry Calls to Protect Rule of Law Swell

Outcries from attorneys and judges rebuking President Donald Trump's actions and seeking to preserve the rule of law have intensified in recent weeks.       Outcries from attorneys and judges rebuking President Donald Trump's actions and seeking to preserve the rule...

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Alina Fernandez: Real-World Problem Solving

AALM: When did you first know you wanted to become an attorney? AF: I’ve wanted to be an attorney for as long as I can remember. Much to my parents’ delight, I turned every conversation into a mini trial, always questioning, needing a solid answer to my endless...

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Randi Alt: Building Something to Last

Each year, Jacksonville University recognizes a graduate student for their exceptional achievements and leadership. This year, they honored 3L Randi Alt, the editor of the Jacksonville University Law Review, as the Frances Bartlett Kinne Graduate Student Woman of the...

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Paula Preziosi Brice: Building a Framework

AALM: What experiences led you to pursue a career in the law? PPB: Since I was a child, I always knew I wanted to practice law. Growing up as the youngest of seven children, I learned how to navigate conflict, speak up for myself, and hold my own. This laid the...

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Biglaw Brings In Big Bucks

Biglaw Brings In Big Bucks

We’ve got key financial data from the top law firms and the takeaway is that it’s good to be a big firm. The Am Law 100 this year revealed that more and more firms have joined the super rich and things look bright for Biglaw. Unless someone triggers a global...

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Donna Adelson’s Attempt To Disqualify Judge Fails

Donna Adelson’s Attempt To Disqualify Judge Fails

It is pretty hard to get a judge off of a high-profile trial. It isn’t impossible — Young Thug managed to get Judge Glanville removed from his case — but that followed some extraordinary events. Barring something going extremely wrong, you’d be hard pressed to get a...

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SCOTUSblog Gets Gobbled Up By Right-Leaning Media

SCOTUSblog Gets Gobbled Up By Right-Leaning Media

If you’ve been following the financial and legal woes of SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein, you probably assumed that legal media institution’s independence wasn’t long for this world. Earlier today, Ben Mullin of the New York Times reported that the right-wing,...

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Good Luck Finding New Talent! — See Also

Law Students Refuse To Work For Capitulating Firms: Resistance matters at every level. Want To Make Sure Your Law School Investment Pays Off?: These are the top law schools for Biglaw employment prospects! Donna Adelson Tries To Get Judge Disqualified: Didn’t work,...

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