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Ben Brafman Reflects on Nearly 50 Years as a Defense Attorney
At 76 years old, Benjamin Brafman says he's not going anywhere and business is better than ever. 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...
US Supreme Court Declines to Review Ex-New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin’s Case, Paving Way for Trial
In a petition for writ of certiorari filed in August, defense attorneys Barry Berke and Dani James of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher asked the justices to consider whether a heightened quid pro quo standard is required in bringing certain corruption cases. Hi...
Delaware Senate Approves Bonnie David for Vice Chancellor
Prior to joining the court as magistrate, she litigated corporate matters before the Chancery court as an attorney with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Attorney General Seeks Permanent Injunction Against Abortion-Related Telemedicine
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against a New York doctor to enforce state law outlawing abortion and prevent out-of-state telemedicine providers from prescribing abortion-inducing drugs. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
Step 1 for Successful Negotiators: Believe in Yourself
“We all negotiate every day, whether it's with ourselves, with our families, friends and colleagues, said Damali Peterman, an attorney and arbitrator at JAMS. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Justices to Decide if Fuel Industry Can Sue Over California’s EV Rules
The Supreme Court will decide whether fuel companies have standing to sue based on their claimed harm by California's stringent tailpipe rules designed to boost electric vehicle sales. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Foreign Ownership Laws Blocked by Federal Judge in Blow to State Attorney General
“Power over external affairs is not shared by the states, U.S. District Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker ruled in the 43-page order, quoting long-standing U.S. Supreme Court precedent. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Jenner & Block Energy Practice Leader Joins Renewable-Power Giant Constellation as GC
Constellation is off to a flying start as a stand-alone public company, thanks to the data center building boom and rising demand for renewable energy. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
3rd Circuit Nominee Mangi Sees ‘No Pathway to Confirmation,’ Derides ‘Organized Smear Campaign’
Adeel Mangi said in a letter to the White House that the system for approving federal court judges is "fundamentally broken" and has turned into "a channel for the raising of money based on performative McCarthyism before video cameras." Hi there.The email you...
Lessons From Year One: The Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer Life
Attorney Susan Cohodes shares wisdom from her long career in small firm practice and her transition to "less-than-full-time" practice. The post Lessons From Year One: The Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer Life appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
4th Circuit Judge Wynn Walks Back Senior Status Plans
Walking back senior status plans is not unheard of and has been done by both Republican and Democratic appointees. 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...
Trump, ABC News Settlement in Defamation Lawsuit Includes $1M in Attorney Fees For President-Elect
The settlement comes after a judge ordered President-elect Donald Trump and George Stephanopoulos to sit for 4-hour depositions before Christmas. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Trump, ABC News Settlement in Defamation Lawsuit Includes $1M in Attorney Fees For President-Elect
The settlement comes after a judge ordered President-elect Donald Trump and George Stephanopoulos to sit for 4-hour depositions before Christmas. The settlement comes after a judge ordered President-elect Donald Trump and George Stephanopoulos to sit for 4-hour...
Trump, ABC News Settle Defamation Lawsuit Before Depositions
The settlement comes after a judge ordered President-elect Donald Trump and George Stephanopoulos to sit for four-hour depositions before Christmas. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Trump, ABC News Settle Defamation Lawsuit Before Depositions
The settlement comes after a judge ordered President-elect Donald Trump and George Stephanopoulos to sit for four-hour depositions before Christmas. The settlement comes after a judge ordered President-elect Donald Trump and George Stephanopoulos to sit for...
Call for Nominations: The Recorder and Law.com’s California Legal Awards 2025
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Call for Nominations: The Recorder and Law.com’s California Legal Awards 2025
The Week in Data Dec. 13: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including President-elect Donald Trump's ongoing cases in Florida. 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...
The Week in Data Dec. 13: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including President-elect Donald Trump's ongoing cases in Florida. Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including President-elect Donald Trump's ongoing cases in...
Antitrust Class Actions Against CVS, Other Pharmacy Benefit Managers Are Piling Up
Plaintiffs, independent pharmacies, claimed the defendants "have vertically integrated" with health care giants such as insurance companies, health care providers, drug private labelers and others. As a result, the complaints say, pharmacy benefits managers use...
Antitrust Class Actions Against CVS, Other Pharmacy Benefit Managers Are Piling Up
Plaintiffs, independent pharmacies, claimed the defendants "have vertically integrated" with health care giants such as insurance companies, health care providers, drug private labelers and others. As a result, the complaints say, pharmacy benefits managers use...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
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.
Small Firm, Big Bonuses: Boutique Firm Offers Biglaw-Style Bonuses To Associates
These bonuses will hit bank accounts today. Congrats! The post Small Firm, Big Bonuses: Boutique Firm Offers Biglaw-Style Bonuses To Associates appeared first on Above the Law.These bonuses will hit bank accounts today. Congrats! The post Small Firm, Big Bonuses:...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Lawyers’ Happy Place
Which firms have the highest job satisfaction? The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Lawyers’ Happy Place appeared first on Above the Law.Which firms have the highest job satisfaction? The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Lawyers’ Happy Place appeared first on Above the Law.
How Are Legal Department Professionals Spending Their Time?
Please share your thoughts and help us benchmark your team. The post How Are Legal Department Professionals Spending Their Time? appeared first on Above the Law.Please share your thoughts and help us benchmark your team. The post How Are Legal Department Professionals...
Lawyers Should Own Up To Their Paralegals’ Mistakes
The brief stops here. At the lawyer's desk. Not the paralegal's. The post Lawyers Should Own Up To Their Paralegals’ Mistakes appeared first on Above the Law.The brief stops here. At the lawyer's desk. Not the paralegal's. The post Lawyers Should Own Up To Their...
Biden Commutes Scumbag Former Judge’s Sentence
He put kids in prison for profit. But that doesn't mean he wasn't a candidate for clemency. The post Biden Commutes Scumbag Former Judge’s Sentence appeared first on Above the Law.He put kids in prison for profit. But that doesn't mean he wasn't a candidate for...
Is Your Firm ‘Exposed’? It May Be Time To Seek Out A Merger — Or Else…
If your profitability isn't where it should be, it may be time to seek assistance. The post Is Your Firm ‘Exposed’? It May Be Time To Seek Out A Merger — Or Else… appeared first on Above the Law.If your profitability isn't where it should be, it may be time to seek...
Rudy Giuliani Courts The Death Penalty (Sanctions)
Again. The post Rudy Giuliani Courts The Death Penalty (Sanctions) appeared first on Above the Law.Again. The post Rudy Giuliani Courts The Death Penalty (Sanctions) appeared first on Above the Law.
Clarence Thomas’s Long History Of Keeping Quiet
You can say a lot without actually speaking. The post Clarence Thomas’s Long History Of Keeping Quiet appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Aude Guerrucci-Pool/Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Between the 2004 and 2019...
$330K Bonuses!? – See Also
Boutiques Are Where It's At!: Healthcare firm Gjerset & Lorenz takes care of their associates, Cohen Ziffer pays out bonuses early! Biglaw Firms Spread The Bonus Wealth: Freshfields is in! Midsize Firms Are Matching Market: Right in time for the holidays! Biden Is...
Ex-US Sen. Robert Menendez Loses Bid for Retrial
U.S. District Court Judge Sidney Stein ruled that the jury's verdict was supported by "extensive" evidence against the former lawmaker, who represented New Jersey as a Democrat. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Ex-US Sen. Robert Menendez Loses Bid for Retrial
U.S. District Court Judge Sidney Stein ruled that the jury's verdict was supported by "extensive" evidence against the former lawmaker, who represented New Jersey as a Democrat. U.S. District Court Judge Sidney Stein ruled that the jury's verdict was supported...
Eversheds Sutherland Moving After 36 Years to Smaller Atlanta Office
The large law library and excess file drawer and storage space in the current office “are no longer relevant," according to the firm's COO. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
Eversheds Sutherland Moving After 36 Years to Smaller Atlanta Office
The large law library and excess file drawer and storage space in the current office “are no longer relevant," according to the firm's COO. The large law library and excess file drawer and storage space in the current office “are no longer relevant," according...
Chinese Law Firms Push For Growth Overseas
DeHeng is one of China's top five largest law firms by revenue. Last year, it also set up in South Korea and Laos. 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...
Chinese Law Firms Push For Growth Overseas
DeHeng is one of China's top five largest law firms by revenue. Last year, it also set up in South Korea and Laos. DeHeng is one of China's top five largest law firms by revenue. Last year, it also set up in South Korea and Laos.
UnitedHealthcare Reaches $69M Settlement in ERISA Class Action
Plaintiffs counsel said it is believed to be the largest ever reached in a case stemming from poor performance of a 401(k). 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...
UnitedHealthcare Reaches $69M Settlement in ERISA Class Action
Plaintiffs counsel said it is believed to be the largest ever reached in a case stemming from poor performance of a 401(k). Plaintiffs counsel said it is believed to be the largest ever reached in a case stemming from poor performance of a...
Coinbase Hit With Antitrust Suit That Seeks to Change How Crypto Exchanges Operate
"This complaint is touching on things that have happened in the traditional tech space, but not the crypto space yet," said Kevin Kneupper, a partner at Kneupper & Covey. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Coinbase Hit With Antitrust Suit That Seeks to Change How Crypto Exchanges Operate
"This complaint is touching on things that have happened in the traditional tech space, but not the crypto space yet," said Kevin Kneupper, a partner at Kneupper & Covey. "This complaint is touching on things that have happened in the traditional tech space,...
SEC Issues $6.75M Fine Against Financial Firm Led by Trump’s Choice to Lead Commerce Dept.
The SEC said two Cantor Fitzgerald-controlled blank check companies failed to inform investors of ongoing talks with acquisition targets before going public. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
O’Melveny Secures Global Clearances for Korean Air-Asiana Merger
The deal grants Korean Air a 63.9% stake in Asiana Airlines, solidifying the merger as one of the most significant in the aviation industry in recent years. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
‘Extremely Troubling:’ Trump Defense Team Attacks Prosecutor’s Novel Arguments Against Dismissing Case
In a motion made public earlier this week, Manhattan prosecutors suggested the judge not dismiss Trump's guilty verdict, but instead conclude the case as if the defendant had legally died. In a motion made public earlier this week, Manhattan prosecutors...
Litigation Surge: Drugmakers Launch Flood of Suits to Halt Generics
At least 29 patent suits were filed in the District of New Jersey in November, reflecting a jump from the rate of 18 suits per month in the period from December 2023 to November 2024. The multitude of suits include many that stem from generic drugmakers' plans to sell...
State Appellate Court Affirms $2.75M Jury Verdict in Negligence Suit Against Railroad Co.
"Overfield did not need to present evidence that either the vest or the working conditions of the locomotive were inherently unsafe, or that they each constituted an independent cause of his damage, in order to submit the verdict director in the disjunctive," Missouri...
Am Law 200 Firm Debuts New Miami Office
Ice Miller, luring two transactional attorneys from Greenspoon Marder, is expanding rapidly in Florida. Ice Miller, luring two transactional attorneys from Greenspoon Marder, is expanding rapidly in Florida.
In Latest Expansion, Thompson Coe to Launch in Denver
The 14-lawyer Denver office will open on Jan. 1, following new office openings in New York and Honolulu earlier this year. Thompson Coe offices. Courtesy photo News The 14-lawyer Denver office will open on Jan. 1, following new office openings in New York and...
Matt Gaetz’s Next Act Might Be Unexpected
This would be in addition to his announced new role as host on One America News Network. The post Matt Gaetz’s Next Act Might Be Unexpected appeared first on Above the Law.This would be in addition to his announced new role as host on One America News Network. The...
Thanks So Much To ATL’s Advertisers
We really enjoy working with you. The post Thanks So Much To ATL’s Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.We really enjoy working with you. The post Thanks So Much To ATL’s Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.
No Need For Snowfall With All This Raining Cash! — See Also
Bonus Money Makes Associates Very Merry: Selendy Gay blows past the market! Meeting The Market Also Gets You On The Nice List!: Sullivan & Cromwell, Linklaters. Some Holiday Gifts Have Caveats: Perkins Coie must not have gotten the special bonus memo. Abrupt...
Mastering the Balance: When Perfectionism and Procrastination Work Together
Gray Robinson | When pushed too hard by perfectionism, your brain can get stuck reacting to problems, not solving them. The post Mastering the Balance: When Perfectionism and Procrastination Work Together appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
FIFA Faces Legal Challenge Over Winning Saudi World Cup Bid
NGOs are consulting lawyers over potential human rights violations as FIFA picks Saudi Arabia to host the football championship. 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...
Redefining Legal Success In-House: 3 Unusual Ways To Innovate Your Career Path
Brittany Becker's insights stem from her diverse experience as a first-generation college student, a public defender, and now a product lawyer in a dynamic industry. The post Redefining Legal Success In-House: 3 Unusual Ways To Innovate Your Career Path appeared first...
Top 10 Biglaw Firm Promotes Largest Combined Class Of Partners And Counsel Ever
A huge congratulations to the firm and all the lawyers involved on this historic occasion. The post Top 10 Biglaw Firm Promotes Largest Combined Class Of Partners And Counsel Ever appeared first on Above the Law.A huge congratulations to the firm and all the lawyers...
Challenges And Priorities For Chief Legal Officers And Legal Operations [Sponsored]
Delve into the key challenges and priorities these decisionmakers face and how targeted technology solutions can support their goals in an increasingly complex legal landscape. The post Challenges And Priorities For Chief Legal Officers And Legal Operations appeared...
Active Or Inactive?
Apologies to Hamlet. The post Active Or Inactive? appeared first on Above the Law.Apologies to Hamlet. The post Active Or Inactive? appeared first on Above the Law.
University of North Dakota Law School Aims To Avoid Deficit By Raising Tuition
The business of education is still a business! The post University of North Dakota Law School Aims To Avoid Deficit By Raising Tuition appeared first on Above the Law.The business of education is still a business! The post University of North Dakota Law School Aims To...
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Hands Out Year-End Bonuses But Associates Are Left Without Special Bonuses
I guess some money is better than none. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Hands Out Year-End Bonuses But Associates Are Left Without Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.I guess some money is better than none. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Hands Out Year-End...
When It Comes To Bonuses, Better Later(s) Than Never
Tis the season. The post When It Comes To Bonuses, Better Later(s) Than Never appeared first on Above the Law.Tis the season. The post When It Comes To Bonuses, Better Later(s) Than Never appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorneys Redact Everything Except Articles & Prepositions… Judge Is Less Than Pleased
A redaction themed benchslap. The post Attorneys Redact Everything Except Articles & Prepositions… Judge Is Less Than Pleased appeared first on Above the Law.A redaction themed benchslap. The post Attorneys Redact Everything Except Articles & Prepositions…...
Elite Litigation Boutique Announces Mega-Bonuses For Associates, Completely Blowing Away The Market Rate
WOW, these bonuses are huge! The post Elite Litigation Boutique Announces Mega-Bonuses For Associates, Completely Blowing Away The Market Rate appeared first on Above the Law.While Biglaw firms are scrambling to match Milbank’s generous year-end and special bonuses,...
Associates Miffed Over Special Bonuses That Aren’t Very Special
If you want top dollar, you best have billed a bunch. The post Associates Miffed Over Special Bonuses That Aren’t Very Special appeared first on Above the Law.If you want top dollar, you best have billed a bunch. The post Associates Miffed Over Special Bonuses That...
A Look Back at the Biggest Legal Industry Shifts in 2024
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With SDNY Stay Lifted, Sex Trafficking Civil Suit Against Vince McMahon, WWE Gets Green Light
Prosecutors for the U.S. Southern District of New York obtained a stay pending a criminal investigation, the nature of which was undisclosed. The Connecticut civil action may now proceed after being on hold for six months Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
Meet the Big Law Partners Advising Political Appointees
Advising political appointees is significant business for the select few who do this work routinely, including from firms Covington & Burling and Holland & Knight. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Scan In Progress: Litigators Leverage AI to Screen Prospective Jurors
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Dan Wolfe, the senior director of jury consulting at Magna Legal Services in Chicago, Illinois, teamed with Philly-based litigation reporter Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer to test out how the firm develops prospective...
Scan In Progress: Litigators Leverage AI to Screen Prospective Jurors
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Dan Wolfe, the senior director of jury consulting at Magna Legal Services in Chicago, Illinois, teamed with Philly-based litigation reporter Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer to test out how the firm develops prospective...
Matt Gaetz Weighs Future Role at Morgan & Morgan
"Matt has some big ideas that he believes he could work in collaboration with our firm," Morgan & Morgan founder John Morgan told the Daily Business Review on Thursday. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
As Global Law Firm Mergers Keep Coming, Will There Ever Be a New Swiss Verein?
Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin eschewed the model for their upcoming tie-up. So did A&O Shearman earlier this year. But several leaders whose firms embraced the structure say it has served them well. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
FTC, DOJ Withdrawal of Antitrust Guidelines for Collaboration Infuriates Republicans
"The Majority had four years to address its concerns with the Collaboration Guidelines—now is not the time," wrote Republican FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
FTC, DOJ Withdrawal of Antitrust Guidelines for Collaboration Infuriates Republicans
"The Majority had four years to address its concerns with the Collaboration Guidelines—now is not the time," wrote Republican FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
HSF Leadership Removes Partner Over ‘Deeply Offensive’ Tweets
Herbert Smith Freehills voted to remove partner Damien Hazard over a tweet targeting a Jewish lawyer amid a synagogue arson investigation. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
HSF Leadership Removes Partner Over ‘Deeply Offensive’ Tweets
Herbert Smith Freehills voted to remove partner Damien Hazard over a tweet targeting a Jewish lawyer amid a synagogue arson investigation. Herbert Smith Freehills voted to remove partner Damien Hazard over a tweet targeting a Jewish lawyer amid a synagogue arson...
House Passes Bill to Add Federal Judgeships in Face of Biden Veto Threat
The measure had broad support when the Senate passed it in August, but Democrats have largely withdrawn their support after Trump's election win in November. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
House Passes Bill to Add Federal Judgeships in Face of Biden Veto Threat
The measure had broad support when the Senate passed it in August, but Democrats have largely withdrawn their support after Trump's election win in November. The measure had broad support when the Senate passed it in August, but Democrats have largely withdrawn...
As AI-Generated Fraud Rises, Financial Companies Face a Long Cybersecurity Battle
The use of generative AI to create highly realistic synthetic video, audio, photos or text to circumvent security measures installed by financial services is on the rise and threatens to cost companies billions of dollars, according to an alert recently issued by the...
Texas Lawyer, Client Sued for $10 Million Over Bitcoin Mining Deal
“With 20/20 hindsight, Blockware could have avoided this whole problem by contracting directly with Bitmain instead of going through a middleman, said Bob Jarvis, a professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Law who is not involved in the matter. Hi...
How Uncertainty in College Athletics Compensation Could Drive Lawsuits in 2025
"There remains continued uncertainty around NIL agreements in particular—with states, the NCAA and various universities each passing different laws, rules and regulations to govern such deals," said Tim Heafner, a partner at O'Melveny & Myers. Hi there.The...
Insurers Dodge Sherwin-Williams’ Claim for $102M Lead Paint Abatement Payment, State High Court Rules
This week, the Ohio Supreme Court unanimously agreed that the abatement fund payment did not constitute "damages" under Sherwin-Williams' insurance contracts. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Five Mistakes When Dressing for the Firm Holiday Party
Don't be the one to embarrass yourself at the big firm holiday party. That lampshade does not go with those shoes. The post Five Mistakes When Dressing for the Firm Holiday Party appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Is your firm holiday...
The Onion Gets Peeled
No, we can't have nice things. The post The Onion Gets Peeled appeared first on Above the Law.No, we can't have nice things. The post The Onion Gets Peeled appeared first on Above the Law.
Jones Day Continues To Corner The Market On Supreme Court Clerks, With $450K+ Signing Bonuses Up For Grabs
Yowza! That's a lot of money! The post Jones Day Continues To Corner The Market On Supreme Court Clerks, With $450K+ Signing Bonuses Up For Grabs appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Staci Zaretsky)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.A...
Did The Hawk Tuah Girl Spit On Investors With Her Failed Cryptocurrency? And How Can Investors Get Their Money Back?
Until someone issues refunds or gets a court judgment, what can investors do to minimize their losses? The post Did The Hawk Tuah Girl Spit On Investors With Her Failed Cryptocurrency? And How Can Investors Get Their Money Back? appeared first on Above the Law.Until...
The Biglaw Firm Bringing Private Equity To Football
The Dolphins are one of the first NFL teams to welcome PE cash. The post The Biglaw Firm Bringing Private Equity To Football appeared first on Above the Law.The Dolphins are one of the first NFL teams to welcome PE cash. The post The Biglaw Firm Bringing Private...
Biglaw Firm’s Raises Inch Closer To Market Expectations — See Also
Seyfarth Shaw Double Dips On Associate Raises: Check out their scale. Other Firms Are Offering Above Market: Check out Winston & Strawn. Clerking Will Get You Paid!: Biglaw firm bumps up their federal clerk signing bonus to $150K! Jumping For Justice: The...
How It Works: Our Walkthrough of ShareFile’s Document Collaboration Tools
Today on How it Works, Lead Product Manager for ShareFile, Pedro Ventura, walks me through simple and complex document sharing from both the law firm and the client perspective. ShareFile is a document sharing portal for law firms, which “helps streamline common...
Ex-CFO of San Francisco Law Firms Pleads Guilty to $1.3M Embezzlement Scheme, DOJ Announces
The former law firm executive admitted to using embezzled funds to bankroll personal expenses like payments on Best Buy and Home Depot credit cards and renovations on three houses he owned in California. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Ex-CFO of San Francisco Law Firms Pleads Guilty to $1.3M Embezzlement Scheme, DOJ Announces
The former law firm executive admitted to using embezzled funds to bankroll personal expenses like payments on Best Buy and Home Depot credit cards and renovations on three houses he owned in California. The former law firm executive admitted to using embezzled...
What Does Ohio Supreme Court’s Opioid Decision Mean for Public Nuisance Claims?
The Ohio Supreme Court's decision on Tuesday could impact other opioid litigation and possibly influence other mass torts, like those over social media or mass shootings. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
What Does Ohio Supreme Court’s Opioid Decision Mean for Public Nuisance Claims?
The Ohio Supreme Court's decision on Tuesday could impact other opioid litigation and possibly influence other mass torts, such as those over social media or mass shootings. The Ohio Supreme Court's decision on Tuesday could impact other opioid litigation and...
US Judge Throws Out Sale of Infowars to The Onion. But That’s Not the End of the Road for Sandy Hook Families
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez said the bankruptcy trustee, acting in good faith, nevertheless "left the potential for a lot of money on the table." But plaintiffs counsel said his clients are remaining "resilient." Hi there.The email you just opened,...
‘Really Deflating’: Judges React to Biden Threat to Veto New Judgeships Bill
“One of the things that is really getting lost in this is who's really being affected outside of the judges themselves," said U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley of the Eastern District of California. "It's really the litigant. It's an issue with people having access to...
High Court Drops Case Over Nvidia’s Effort to Ditch Fraud Suit
The justices said the review was "improvidently granted" in a short order issued Wednesday. According to some lawyer it may be a missed chance for the justices to articulate clear pleading standards under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Hi...
Attorneys, Professors Share Support for Chancellor Following Musk’s Online Attacks
"We believe that the expert, hard-working, and outstanding members of the Court of Chancery as well as other members of the Delaware judiciary deserve vocal support from the bar when they are the subjects of unfair attack," lawyers said in the letter Tuesday...
Meet the Pacific Northwest Judges Who Rejected the Kroger-Albertsons Supermarket Merger
Oregon U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson, an appointee of President Joe Biden, ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission and against the large grocery chains. Nelson's decision, along with one from Washington state court Judge Marshall Ferguson, preceded...
Vitalii Maliuk: The Immigrant’s Advocate Shaping the Future of U.S. Immigration Law
Vitalii Maliuk: The Immigrant’s Advocate Shaping the Future of U.S. Immigration Law By Susan Cushing Vitalii Maliuk stands as one of the most respected immigration attorneys in both California and Missouri, with a growing reputation set to make him a nationwide leader...
Vitalii Maliuk: The Immigrant’s Advocate Shaping the Future of U.S. Immigration Law
Vitalii Maliuk: The Immigrant’s Advocate Shaping the Future of U.S. Immigration Law By Susan Cushing Vitalii Maliuk stands as one of the most respected immigration attorneys in both California and Missouri, with a growing reputation set to make him a nationwide leader...
Visa CLO-Turned-Vice Chair Seeing Payoff From Expanded Role
Kelly Mahon Tullier is among a legion of U.S. executives in recent years who have used their legal chief posts as a springboard to broader roles. Kelly Mahon Tullier is among a legion of U.S. executives in recent years who have used their legal chief posts as a...
Justice on the Move: The Impact of ‘Bristol-Myers Squibb’ on FLSA Forum-Shopping
Savvy plaintiffs-side attorneys are leveraging this split to avoid bringing their FLSA collective action where the employer is located if that jurisdiction is deemed unfavorable, and instead identifying a putative plaintiff located in a “friendlier jurisdiction that...