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Crypto Entrepreneur Claims Justice Department’s Software Crackdown Violates US Constitution
“By filing this complaint now, you still get to have your flashy lawsuit and get into federal court without taking on and making enemies with a new administration," said Tony Phillips, a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman who is not involved in the...
The Law Firm Disrupted: Tech Investment Is Necessary Yet Expensive. The Big Four Have a Leg Up
The latest details on KPMG's bid to deliver legal services in the U.S. arrive in conjunction with a fresh look at how law firms aspire to put generative AI to use. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
The Law Firm Disrupted: Tech Investment Is Necessary Yet Expensive. The Big Four Have a Leg Up
The latest details on KPMG's bid to deliver legal services in the U.S. arrive in conjunction with a fresh look at how law firms aspire to put generative AI to use. The latest details on KPMG's bid to deliver legal services in the U.S. arrive in conjunction with...
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Tom Goldstein Gets Dealt A Rough Hand — See Also
SCOTUSblog Founder Caught Up In Tax Evasion and Loan Fraud Scandal: Fresh off the presses! Same Partner, Same: Survey of partners at law firms show they'd rather have hybrid work too. Who Needs Skill When You Know The Right People?: Congrats to Pam Bondi! Separate But...
Ben Crump Files First Wrongful Death Suit Over Los Angeles Wildfires
Ben Crump filed the suit on Wednesday on behalf of Evelyn Cathirell, one of 17 people who died in the Eaton fire in Altadena, an unincorporated area north of Pasadena with a significant Black population. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
DC Bar’s Proposed Anti-Discrimination, Harassment Conduct Rule Sees More Pushback
Several legal groups that have backed major conservative victories in the courts—including First Liberty Institute and the New Civil Liberties Alliance—told the D.C. Court of Appeals that the proposal threatens the First Amendment rights of lawyers. Several...
California’s Chief Justice Starts Third Year With Questions About Fires, Trump and AI
In a meeting with reporters Thursday, the leader of California's judiciary said initial guidance about AI and the state legal system will arrive in February. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Supreme Court Justice Doubtful People Are Going To Pornhub For The Articles
The justice is getting clowned on social media. The post Supreme Court Justice Doubtful People Are Going To Pornhub For The Articles appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!During yesterday’s oral arguments in...
SCOTUSblog Founder Indicted In Wild Poker-Fueled Tax Case
Tom Goldstein's last few years were really something. The post SCOTUSblog Founder Indicted In Wild Poker-Fueled Tax Case appeared first on Above the Law.(image via Getty)The last time we heard from SCOTUSblog co-founder and veteran Supreme Court litigator Tom...
SCOTUSBlog Co-Founder Tom Goldstein Misused Law Firm Funds, According to Federal Indictment
The blogger and appellate attorney has been charged with tax evasion in Maryland federal court, and federal prosecutors said he used funds to cover gambling debts and pursue intimate relationships with women. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
SCOTUSblog Co-Founder Tom Goldstein Misused Law Firm Funds, According to Federal Indictment
The blogger and appellate attorney has been charged with tax evasion in Maryland federal court, and federal prosecutors said he used funds to cover gambling debts and pursue intimate relationships with women. The blogger and appellate attorney has been charged...
Trial Court Had No Authority to Reopen Voir Dire After Jury Impaneled in Civil Case, State Appellate Court Rules
"The parties have cited no statute or case law, and we have found none, specifically addressing the trial court's authority in a civil action to reopen jury voir dire and allow challenges for cause or peremptory challenges after the jury has been impaneled," North...
Trial Court Had No Authority to Reopen Voir Dire After Jury Impaneled in Civil Case, State Appellate Court Rules
"The parties have cited no statute or case law, and we have found none, specifically addressing the trial court's authority in a civil action to reopen jury voir dire and allow challenges for cause or peremptory challenges after the jury has been impaneled," North...
Exclusive: LexCheck Unveils AI-Powered Tool For Analyzing Complex Agreements And Auto-Generating Custom Playbooks; Opens Waitlist For Free Access
The company’s new product, LexCheck Insights, combines know-how from its legacy product with cutting-edge AI techniques to review and redline contracts of any length and complexity and automatically generate contract playbooks. The post Exclusive: LexCheck Unveils...
Trump’s Second Term Spurs Unusual Alliances Between US and European Law Firms
The re-election of Donald Trump has ushered in a new era of transatlantic cooperation within the legal sector with several unexpected alliances. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Trump’s Second Term Spurs Unusual Alliances Between US and European Law Firms
The re-election of Donald Trump has ushered in a new era of transatlantic cooperation within the legal sector with several unexpected alliances. The re-election of Donald Trump has ushered in a new era of transatlantic cooperation within the legal sector with...
Sanctioned Penn Law Professor Amy Wax Sues University, Alleging Discrimination
The university sanctioned Wax in September following a long history of controversial speech, including derogatory comments about Asian immigrants and claims Black students underperform academically. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
Sanctioned Penn Law Professor Amy Wax Sues University, Alleging Discrimination
The university sanctioned Wax in September following a long history of controversial speech, including derogatory comments about Asian immigrants and claims Black students underperform academically. The university sanctioned Wax in September following a long...
Counsel Often Wind Up In ‘No Man’s Or Woman’s Land’ When It Comes To Compensation
Counsel keep getting left out of the game when it comes to lockstep raises and bonuses. The post Counsel Often Wind Up In ‘No Man’s Or Woman’s Land’ When It Comes To Compensation appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the...
‘Lack of Independence’ or ‘Tethered to the Law’? Witnesses Speak on Bondi
Despite Democratic senators continuing to raise concerns about Bondi's independence from Trump and her lobbying work, several appeared to find some common ground. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
‘Lack of Independence’ or ‘Tethered to the Law’? Witnesses Speak on Bondi
Despite Democratic senators continuing to raise concerns about Bondi's independence from Trump and her lobbying work, several appeared to find some common ground. Despite Democratic senators continuing to raise concerns about Bondi's independence from Trump and...
Willkie Farr & Gallagher Drives Legal Challenge for Uber Against State’s Rideshare Laws
Uber alleges that new regulations require it to "'prominently display'" and use "'design techniques intended to draw the eye'" to certain information on the app and provide purportedly inaccurate messaging that "Uber does not sufficiently compensate its drivers,'" the...
Willkie Farr & Gallagher Drives Legal Challenge for Uber Against State’s Rideshare Laws
Uber alleges that new regulations require it to "'prominently display'" and use "'design techniques intended to draw the eye'" to certain information on the app and provide purportedly inaccurate messaging that "Uber does not sufficiently compensate its drivers,'" the...
False Claims Act Causation Standard Continues to Divide Federal Courts
A federal judge in Massachusetts reached the same heightened causation standard as applied in the court's 2023 decision in U.S. v. Regeneron. However, two other judges have applied a less stringent "'causal connection.'" Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
False Claims Act Causation Standard Continues to Divide Federal Courts
A federal judge in Massachusetts reached the same heightened causation standard as applied in the court's 2023 decision in U.S. v. Regeneron. However, two other judges have applied a less stringent "'causal connection.'" Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
DOJ Sues Southwest Airlines
“Southwest is disappointed that DOT chose to file a lawsuit over two flights that occurred more than two years ago," a spokesperson for the airline said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...
DOJ Sues Southwest Airlines
“Southwest is disappointed that DOT chose to file a lawsuit over two flights that occurred more than two years ago," a spokesperson for the airline said. “Southwest is disappointed that DOT chose to file a lawsuit over two flights that occurred more than two...
EPA Nominee Zeldin Says Climate Change Is Real, Agency Shouldn’t Suffocate Economy
“I believe that climate change is real," Lee Zeldin told senators on the Environment and Public Works Committee. He added that environmental policies should not hamper economic growth. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Amy Wax Plots Racial Discrimination Suit Unless Penn Forgives Her For Denigrating Students, Bringing White Supremacists To Class
This seems like the opposite of how racial discrimination laws are supposed to work... The post Amy Wax Plots Racial Discrimination Suit Unless Penn Forgives Her For Denigrating Students, Bringing White Supremacists To Class appeared first on Above the Law.This seems...
Meet Delaware’s Incoming Lt. Gov.: ‘It’s a Natural Progression’ From Litigation to Policy
Kyle Evans Gay has represented clients in business disputes in Delaware's courts for a decade and continued her work at Connolly Gallagher while campaigning for and serving as a state senator, representing Delaware's Fifth Senate District, which covers northern New...
Class Action Settlements Totaled $40B+ Three Years in a Row: ‘We’re in a New Era’
The total dollar value of class action and mass tort settlements dropped in 2024 but continued to surpass $40 billion for the third year in a row, according to the Duane Morris Class Action Review 2025. The total dollar value of class action and mass tort...
Are Nonequity Partners Getting A Bum Deal On Compensation?
Nonequity partners aren't necessarily making more than associates. The post Are Nonequity Partners Getting A Bum Deal On Compensation? appeared first on Above the Law.Nonequity partners aren't necessarily making more than associates. The post Are Nonequity Partners...
Rudy Giuliani Embraces Contempt As A Lifestyle, And It Somehow Manages To Work Out For Him
Everything works out for ole Rudy. The post Rudy Giuliani Embraces Contempt As A Lifestyle, And It Somehow Manages To Work Out For Him appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)Once you get locked into a serious collection of contempt findings,...
Law Firm Partners Offer An Emphatic ‘Hell No’ To Office Attendance Mandates
No one wants to be forced to go to the office -- especially not law firm partners. The post Law Firm Partners Offer An Emphatic ‘Hell No’ To Office Attendance Mandates appeared first on Above the Law.With the recent news of Sullivan & Cromwell’s five-day office...
Precision Meets AI: Thomson Reuters’ New Era Of Legal Research [Sponsored]
AI-Assisted Research serves as a force multiplier for legal professionals. The post Precision Meets AI: Thomson Reuters’ New Era Of Legal Research appeared first on Above the Law.AI-Assisted Research serves as a force multiplier for legal professionals. The post...
‘Pay What Is Owed’: State Appellate Court Affirms $19M Verdict for Software Contractor
"We are very pleased with the court's opinion and we hope the decisionmakers at the state will finally come to their senses and pay what is owed instead of spending more taxpayer resources on litigation trying to avoid their debts," Julian Dayal of Akerman in Chicago...
ITC Commissioner Rhonda Schmidtlein Resigns, Joins Wilmer as Partner
Schmidtlein, a Democrat from Missouri, was first nominated to the ITC by President Barack Obama in July 2013. Schmidtlein, a Democrat from Missouri, was first nominated to the ITC by President Barack Obama in July 2013.
Florida Woman Bumbles Through Senate Hearing But Will Get To Be Attorney General Anyway
The name's Bond(i)... Pam Bond(i). The post Florida Woman Bumbles Through Senate Hearing But Will Get To Be Attorney General Anyway appeared first on Above the Law.The name's Bond(i)... Pam Bond(i). The post Florida Woman Bumbles Through Senate Hearing But Will Get To...
Exclusive: Syntheia’s New Product Brings AI-Powered Document Analysis to Lawyers’ Email Workflows
If context switching is the bane of AI adoption in law firms, legal technology company Syntheia may just have the balm. Recognizing that lawyers spend much of their days in email, it has developed an AI-powered document analysis tool that allows lawyers to obtain...
Healthcare Leaders Support FTC’s Second Report On PBMs, While PBMs Criticize Findings
Earlier this week, the Federal Trade Commission released its second interim staff report on prescription drug middlemen. The report examines the impact of PBMs (specifically CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum Rx) on specialty generic drugs, highlighting...
LLMs And The Business Of Law: How Will Lawyers Make Money In An AI World?
A conversation with Damien Riehl. The post LLMs And The Business Of Law: How Will Lawyers Make Money In An AI World? appeared first on Above the Law.A conversation with Damien Riehl. The post LLMs And The Business Of Law: How Will Lawyers Make Money In An AI World?...
Discover Powerful Negotiation And Exceptional Client Service With Foundation Dragon [Sponsored]
This new GenAI-powered deal point extraction tool provides big advantages in the negotiation process and beyond. The post Discover Powerful Negotiation And Exceptional Client Service With Foundation Dragon appeared first on Above the Law.This new GenAI-powered deal...
Avoiding Legal Risks: Crafting a Strong Do Not Call Policy for Compliance
A strong Do Not Call Policy (DNC) is vital to comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Ensuring robust DNC compliance protects an organization's reputation and increases consumer trust. Below is a practical guide for building and implementing DNC policies...
NLJ 500 Firm Seeks 20-Day Extension for Restaurant Client’s Injunction Compliance
"Little Caesars has made immediate and significant efforts to comply with the court's preliminary injunction order. Although the vast majority of the materials with the term 'Pizza Puffs' have been removed or destroyed, Little Caesars is dealing with some logistical...
Michelle Cross: The Legal Trailblazer Behind @LegallyBlondeAtlanta
Michelle Cross: The Legal Trailblazer Behind @LegallyBlondeAtlanta By Susan Cushing In a world where appearances often lead to assumptions, Michelle Cross, an accomplished attorney in Atlanta, is proving that you can look fabulous and still be an unstoppable force in...
Morning Docket: 01.16.25
* Counsel feeling pinch as non-equity partner tier grows. [American Lawyer] * A crypto business breaking the law? No way! [Law360] * What do we know about online law schools. [ABA Journal] * North Carolina GOP effort to toss 60,000 votes to win a state supreme court...
Eve, ‘Intelligent Partner’ for PI Firms, Raises $47M in Round Led By Major VC Firm Andreessen Horowitz
Eve, an AI platform for plaintiffs’ law firms, has raised $47 million in Series A funding, in a round led by major venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners and Menlo Ventures. The company says the investment...
Shareholder Democracy? The Chatter Elon Musk’s Tesla Pay Case Is Spurring Between Lawyers and Clients
Musk continues to fight the Delaware Court of Chancery's decision to overturn his compensation plan at Tesla, appealing two decisions from the court to the Delaware Supreme Court last week. Since December, there's been growing concern among investors about how the...
Are Counsel Ranks Getting ‘Squeezed’ as Nonequity and Associate Pay Grows?
When it comes to compensation raises for counsel, they can end up in “no man's or no woman's land, said Jeff Lowe at CenterPeak. When it comes to compensation raises for counsel, they can end up in “no man's or no woman's land, said Jeff Lowe at...
Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Intellectual Property
Highlights of some of the challenges GenAI presents, along with recent developments in copyright law and trademark law in this quickly evolving space. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
Mastering Client Visits: Essential Tips
There's nothing like meeting in person to help build client relationships. From setup to follow-up, tips for making the most of a client visit. The post Mastering Client Visits: Essential Tips appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
This Biglaw Firm Is Gobbling Up Laterals
The firm is *always* hiring. The post This Biglaw Firm Is Gobbling Up Laterals appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Firm Prospects’ 2024 Am Law 200 Lateral Hiring Report, which firm hired the...
If You Stand At The Top You Might Look Down And See Yale — See Also
Will New Rankings Shake Up The T14?: What are WashU and Vanderbilt doing there!? Proskauer Sandbags Their Bonus Criteria: Another Biglaw firm skimps out on paying their associates by changing hours requirements. Former Facebook Lawyer Goes The Way Of The Poke Feature:...
‘Facebook’s Descent Into Toxic Masculinity’ Prompts Stanford Professor to Drop Meta as Client
Mark Lemley said he could not “in good conscience represent Mark Zuckerberg given recent decisions to "encourage disinformation and hate speech" on his company's platforms. A suit pending in Northern California alleges Meta infringed the copyrights of several authors...
‘Facebook’s Descent Into Toxic Masculinity’ Prompts Stanford Professor to Drop Meta as Client
Mark Lemley said he could not “in good conscience represent Mark Zuckerberg given recent decisions to "encourage disinformation and hate speech" on his company's platforms. A suit pending in Northern California alleges Meta infringed the copyrights of several authors...
Kirkland & Ellis Deeply Concerned Judge’s Romantic Scandal Is Going To ‘Tarnish’ Their Cases
The judge's actions 'tarnish' a number of cases. The post Kirkland & Ellis Deeply Concerned Judge’s Romantic Scandal Is Going To ‘Tarnish’ Their Cases appeared first on Above the Law.The wild ethical scandal birthed via Texas bankruptcy judge David R. Jones’s...
A Lawyer Goes To CES 2025: My Top 10 Takeaways
Legal must move beyond chasing shiny new AI tools and instead focus on understanding the transformative implications of new technologies. The post A Lawyer Goes To CES 2025: My Top 10 Takeaways appeared first on Above the Law.Attendees at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. (Photo...
Kraken’s Chief Legal Officer Exits, Eyes Role in Trump Administration
“Just think about all the tough stuff that warrants a division of seventy full-time, stone-cold Socratic assassins, Marco Santori, the outgoing chief legal officer for Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, said about his time at the crypto exchange. Hi there.The email...
Kraken’s Chief Legal Officer Exits, Eyes Role in Trump Administration
“Just think about all the tough stuff that warrants a division of seventy full-time, stone-cold Socratic assassins, Marco Santori, the outgoing chief legal officer for Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, said about his time at the crypto exchange. “Just think about...
PFAS in Drinking Water: Fabrics Manufacturer Among the Latest Hit With Toxic Tort Suit
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your...
PFAS in Drinking Water: Fabrics Manufacturer Among the Latest Hit With Toxic Tort Suit
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your...
Pam Bondi, Trump’s Pick For Attorney General, Claims The DOJ’s ‘Partisan Weaponization’ Will End Under Her Watch
Sure, Jan.... The post Pam Bondi, Trump’s Pick For Attorney General, Claims The DOJ’s ‘Partisan Weaponization’ Will End Under Her Watch appeared first on Above the Law.Sure, Jan.... The post Pam Bondi, Trump’s Pick For Attorney General, Claims The DOJ’s ‘Partisan...
The California Fires Will Test The Severity Of The State’s Insurance Crisis
It’s hard to be an insurance company in California. The post The California Fires Will Test The Severity Of The State’s Insurance Crisis appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)I live not too far away from the Eaton fire which, as of...
AI’s Place in Big Law Broadens, As Firms Embrace Fresh Uses of the Technology
"Practitioners, they have to adapt to this field," said Or Cohen-Sasson, the director of the AI Lab at the University of Miami School of Law. "They will need to understand the very basic mechanisms of how to work with this and what the capabilities are, like the...
AI’s Place in Big Law Broadens, As Firms Embrace Fresh Uses of the Technology
"Practitioners, they have to adapt to this field," said Or Cohen-Sasson, the director of the AI Lab at the University of Miami School of Law. "They will need to understand the very basic mechanisms of how to work with this and what the capabilities are, like the...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: First Lawsuits Over Los Angeles Wildfires Name Edison, J&J Talc Trial in Los Angeles Delayed As Fires Rage
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: First Lawsuits Over Los Angeles Wildfires Name Edison, J&J Talc Trial in Los Angeles Delayed As Fires Rage
Five Key Predictions on How AI Will Reshape Law Firms in 2025
This year lawyers will face an overwhelming array of fresh challenges as AI becomes more widely used by clients and firms alike. 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...
Five Key Predictions on How AI Will Reshape Law Firms in 2025
This year lawyers will face an overwhelming array of fresh challenges as AI becomes more widely used by clients and firms alike. This year lawyers will face an overwhelming array of fresh challenges as AI becomes more widely used by clients and firms...
Mike Lindell Loses Some Of His Stuffing In Dominion Sanctions Order
He's getting a little flat, TBH. The post Mike Lindell Loses Some Of His Stuffing In Dominion Sanctions Order appeared first on Above the Law.He's getting a little flat, TBH. The post Mike Lindell Loses Some Of His Stuffing In Dominion Sanctions Order appeared first...
Back To The Office Blues
Attorneys yearn for the commute. The post Back To The Office Blues appeared first on Above the Law.Attorneys yearn for the commute. The post Back To The Office Blues appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw Firm Springs Retroactive Hours Requirement For Bonuses On Associates
Nothing like shifting the goalposts *after* the end of the fiscal year! The post Biglaw Firm Springs Retroactive Hours Requirement For Bonuses On Associates appeared first on Above the Law.Nothing like shifting the goalposts *after* the end of the fiscal year! The...
Facebook Lawyer Ditches Client As Company Embraces Bigotry For Fun & Profit
Mark Lemley announced decision on Facebook for maximum effect. The post Facebook Lawyer Ditches Client As Company Embraces Bigotry For Fun & Profit appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)Intellectual property expert Mark Lemley is done...
Class Action Accusing Dave’s Killer Bread of Mislabeling Protein Contents Cleared to Continue, Judge Rules
Citing U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit precedent, a federal judge in Illinois determined that Illinois and New York consumer protection claims against Dave's Killer Bread product labeling weren't preempted. Citing U.S. Court of Appeals for the...
Class Action Accusing Dave’s Killer Bread of Mislabeling Protein Contents Cleared to Continue, Judge Rules
Citing U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit precedent, a federal judge in Illinois determined that Illinois and New York consumer protection claims against Dave's Killer Bread product labeling weren't preempted. Citing U.S. Court of Appeals for the...
Drake’s Attempt To Parlay Rap Battle Loss Into Courtroom Success Results In Another Loss
Every accumulated loss Drake broadcasts to the world proves that J Cole did the right thing by apologizing. The post Drake’s Attempt To Parlay Rap Battle Loss Into Courtroom Success Results In Another Loss appeared first on Above the Law.‘Di mandem sad, top left top...
7 Tech Challenges — And How Your Team Can Overcome Them [Sponsored]
This new eBook explores the emerging hurdles facing law departments, particularly in financial services. The post 7 Tech Challenges — And How Your Team Can Overcome Them appeared first on Above the Law.Generative AI and other technological advances present many...
Historic U.S. News Law School Rankings Shakeup: Is Yale Law Out Of The Top Spot?
Wow! Could it be? We'll have to wait and see in the real U.S. News law school rankings. The post Historic U.S. News Law School Rankings Shakeup: Is Yale Law Out Of The Top Spot? appeared first on Above the Law.We’re just a few months out from the release of the latest...
2025 Trends In Health IT
Technology often plays a critical role in strategies to combat rising costs while maintaining quality care. Here are four trends expected to accelerate in 2025. The post 2025 Trends In Health IT appeared first on Above the Law.Healthcare costs are expected to rise 8%...
Extreme Political Lawfare Is Deleterious To The Republic And Both Sides Need To Stop Using It
The only people who win in extreme political lawfare are the lawyers. The post Extreme Political Lawfare Is Deleterious To The Republic And Both Sides Need To Stop Using It appeared first on Above the Law.The Affordable Care Act — you might know it as Obamacare — is...
Morning Docket: 01.15.25
* Lina Khan steps down as FTC Chair as elderly mustachioed man with top hat, bag with dollar sign on it, steps in. [Corporate Counsel] * SEC sues Musk over failure to disclose the fact that he owned a bunch of Twitter before the takeover -- a failure that likely...
Build Lasting Wealth: How Law Firm Owners Can Combat Lifestyle Creep
There's a hidden challenge facing successful lawyers: understanding and combating lifestyle creep. The post Build Lasting Wealth: How Law Firm Owners Can Combat Lifestyle Creep appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.While growing revenue...
‘If the Job Is Better, You Get Better’: Chief District Judge Discusses Overcoming Negative Perceptions During Q&A
Chief U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV recalled advice he received as a new judge: "Never, ever allow a junior [attorney] to utter a word in your courtroom." Saylor didn't take the suggestion. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
‘If the Job Is Better, You Get Better’: Chief District Judge Discusses Overcoming Negative Perceptions During Q&A
Chief U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV recalled advice he received as a new judge: "Never, ever allow a junior [attorney] to utter a word in your courtroom." Saylor didn't take the suggestion. Chief U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV recalled advice...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Stay Focused on Building Strong Relationships,’ Says Joseph Yaffe of Skadden
"Stay focused on building strong relationships—both with your colleagues and clients. Leadership isn't just about delivering results; it's about understanding people, empowering your team, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Be curious and take the...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Stay Focused on Building Strong Relationships,’ Says Joseph Yaffe of Skadden
"Stay focused on building strong relationships—both with your colleagues and clients. Leadership isn't just about delivering results; it's about understanding people, empowering your team, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Be curious and take the...
‘Be Prepared and Practice’: Paul Hastings’ Michelle Reed Breaks Down Firm’s First SEC Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure Report
Michelle Reed, co-chair of data privacy and cybersecurity group at Paul Hastings, shared her insights on the biggest takeaways from the novel data and her predictions for cybersecurity disclosures in the year ahead. Michelle Reed, co-chair of data privacy and...
‘Be Prepared and Practice’: Paul Hastings’ Michelle Reed Breaks Down Firm’s First SEC Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure Report
Michelle Reed, co-chair of data privacy and cybersecurity group at Paul Hastings, shared her insights on the biggest takeaways from the novel data and her predictions for cybersecurity disclosures in the year ahead. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link...
Allstate Is Using Cell Phone Data to Raise Prices, Attorney General Claims
According to the lawsuit, the defendants covertly collected the data. According to the lawsuit, the defendants covertly collected the data.
Big Accounting Is Coming To Biglaw
Law firms may soon have to compete with accounting firms for clients. The post Big Accounting Is Coming To Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.Law firms may soon have to compete with accounting firms for clients. The post Big Accounting Is Coming To Biglaw appeared...
So Much For Justice Cannon — See Also
Doing Your Job Has Consequences: Judge Cannon may have just fallen out of favor. Goodbye TikTok, Hello Xiaohongshu!: Americans are rushing to give their data away to China to spite the TikTok ban. Yale Law School Prevents Their Students From Making Informed Clerkship...
Seattle Jury Awards $100M in PCB Trial Against Monsanto
The trial, called Rose v. Pharmacia, is the 10th involving former students, teachers and parents at the Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe, Washington. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...
Miami Judge Approves Shaq’s $11 Million Settlement to Resolve Astrals Investor Claims
U.S. Senior District Judge Frederico A. Moreno has scheduled a final approval hearing for April 1. U.S. Senior District Judge Frederico A. Moreno has scheduled a final approval hearing for April 1.
AI, Gen AI, And Agent AI: What Do They Mean For The Future Of Legal Work?
A CES panel on workplace technology provides insights for the legal industry. The post AI, Gen AI, And Agent AI: What Do They Mean For The Future Of Legal Work? appeared first on Above the Law.A CES panel on workplace technology provides insights for the legal...
Rudy Giuliani And His Lawyer Continue Their Courthouse Vaudeville Act
BENCHSLAPstick The post Rudy Giuliani And His Lawyer Continue Their Courthouse Vaudeville Act appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)Rudy Giuliani’s bada-bing lawyer Joe Cammarata continues to do amazing work. The divorce lawyer to the...
Latham Lands Top Spot as US Firms Dominate in UK M&A Rankings
This year's top 20 shows U.S. firms are continuing to gain ground in the U.K. M&A market, with rivals Kirkland close behind. 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...
Mich. Attorney Faces One-Year Suspension in Ill. for Lying to Firm, Clients
An attorney began working at a Michigan-based firm in July 2020, based on an agreement to seek admission to practice law in the state. His firm later discovered that he lied to its managing partners and clients about his admission to the Michigan State Bar for one...
Voting Is Now Open! Pick The 15 Finalists To Compete At Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW 2025 In April
The deadline for voting is Friday, February 7, at 11:45 p.m. ET. The post Voting Is Now Open! Pick The 15 Finalists To Compete At Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW 2025 In April appeared first on Above the Law.With this post, voting is now officially open! Help pick the...
Some Biglaw Firms Are Holding Partner Bonuses Hostage To Keep Them From Leaving
Those golden handcuffs sure are tight.... The post Some Biglaw Firms Are Holding Partner Bonuses Hostage To Keep Them From Leaving appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.There are firms out there who say, ‘Here’s your...