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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.
No More ‘Three-Course Meals’: Diddy’s Lawyer Says Jail Food Has Been ‘Rough’ On Client’s Gourmet Palate
Sorry, Diddy, but there's no 'spaghetti, fettucini, and veal' behind bars. The post No More ‘Three-Course Meals’: Diddy’s Lawyer Says Jail Food Has Been ‘Rough’ On Client’s Gourmet Palate appeared first on Above the Law.Sorry, Diddy, but there's no 'spaghetti,...
It Can Be Difficult To Estimate The Cost Of Legal Services
As with eating, clients are less likely to choke on the bill if it's broken up into smaller pieces. The post It Can Be Difficult To Estimate The Cost Of Legal Services appeared first on Above the Law.As with eating, clients are less likely to choke on the bill if it's...
The ‘Cost Plus’ Boondoggle That Hobbles US Defense
New Army policy on ‘enabling modern software development’ actually doubles down on some of DoD’s worst dysfunctions, argues Warren Katz, chairman of the Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government, violating the spirit – and perhaps the letter – of the law. The...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Gen AI Versus Outside Counsel
Will tech-savvy law departments need less outside help? The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Gen AI Versus Outside Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.Will tech-savvy law departments need less outside help? The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Gen AI Versus Outside Counsel...
Conquering Conferences: Making Every Conversation Count
Each interaction is an opportunity to engage in a meaningful and enjoyable dialogue. The post Conquering Conferences: Making Every Conversation Count appeared first on Above the Law.Each interaction is an opportunity to engage in a meaningful and enjoyable dialogue....
Serving Articles Of Impeachment To A Supreme Court Justice
It *can* happen... The post Serving Articles Of Impeachment To A Supreme Court Justice appeared first on Above the Law.It *can* happen... The post Serving Articles Of Impeachment To A Supreme Court Justice appeared first on Above the Law.
Where Do I Recognize That Black Couch From?! — See Also
You're Telling On Yourself: Partner accused of using office for adult videos without sharing profits. Year In The Making: The Feds have been trying to crack Eric Adams’s phone for a while now. California Dubs The Portfolio: Nice try, no dice. High-Flying Tricks!: Law...
Clio Releases Clio Duo, Generative AI Built Directly Into Its Law Practice Management Platform
Calling it a major first step in its wider AI product roadmap, the law practice management company Clio today released Clio Duo, a generative AI product built directly into the Clio Manage law practice management platform. Clio released the product today at its Clio...
AI Adoption By Legal Professionals Jumps from 19% to 79% In One Year, Clio Study Finds
Usage of artificial intelligence by legal professionals has skyrocketed from 19% in 2023 to 79% this year, according to the ninth edition of the Legal Trends Report, released today by Clio during its Clio Cloud Conference in Austin. The report further finds that up to...
At the Clio Cloud Conference, Building Momentum for Better Legal Practices
“Momentum is the driving force that turns short bursts of energy into sustained success.” With those words during his opening keynote that has been become a signature event of the Clio Cloud Conference, Clio founder and CEO Jack Newton explained why the conference...
In Austin for ClioCon, Competitor AffiniPay Put On A Guerilla Marketing Sideshow
Clio’s choice of Austin, Texas, for its Clio Cloud Conference this year was a foray into enemy territory, and the enemy responded strategically with guerilla tactics of its own. Austin, as it happens, is the home base of AffiniPay, the parent company of MyCase,...
Joseph Saveri Law Firm, Co-Counsel File 9th Circuit Appeal in Lawsuit Targeting GitHub’s Use of Code to Train AI Models
The appeal questions whether liability under § 1202(b) of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is limited to the "removal or alteration of Copyright Management Information from an identical copy of a work." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Joseph Saveri Law Firm, Co-Counsel File 9th Circuit Appeal in Lawsuit Targeting GitHub’s Use of Code to Train AI Models
The appeal questions whether liability under §1202(b) of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act is limited to the "removal or alteration of Copyright Management Information from an identical copy of a work." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Johnson & Johnson’s 3rd Talc Bankruptcy Will Remain in Texas
A bankruptcy judge ruled on Thursday that Johnson & Johnson's third Chapter 11 case to resolve thousands of talcum powder lawsuits would remain in Texas. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Johnson & Johnson’s 3rd Talc Bankruptcy Will Remain in Texas
A bankruptcy judge ruled on Thursday that Johnson & Johnson's third Chapter 11 case to resolve thousands of talcum powder lawsuits would remain in Texas. A bankruptcy judge ruled on Thursday that Johnson & Johnson's third Chapter 11 case to resolve...
Haynes and Boone Ends 4-Year Antitrust Case on Summary Judgment for Defense
Haynes and Boone antitrust partner Ron Breaux led the trial team with support from partners Benjamin Goodman and Bill Morrison, along with associates Ashley Koos and Ben Breckler. Appellate partner Andrew Guthrie helped to lead the briefing effort and to develop the...
Haynes and Boone Ends 4-Year Antitrust Case on Summary Judgment for Defense
Haynes and Boone antitrust partner Ron Breaux led the trial team with support from partners Benjamin Goodman and Bill Morrison, along with associates Ashley Koos and Ben Breckler. Appellate partner Andrew Guthrie helped to lead the briefing effort and to develop the...
US Fifth Circuit Departs From Sister Courts on Copyright Infringement Damages
Grande Communications asked the Fifth Circuit to modify the damages award to $22,066,446 based on 662 copyright works, versus the 1,403 sound recordings cited in the verdict. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
US Fifth Circuit Departs From Sister Courts on Copyright Infringement Damages
Grande Communications asked the Fifth Circuit to modify the damages award to $22,066,446 based on 662 copyright works, versus the 1,403 sound recordings cited in the verdict. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
US Fifth Circuit Departs From Sister Courts on Copyright Infringement Damages
Grande Communications asked the Fifth Circuit to modify the damages award to $22,066,446 based on 662 copyright works, versus the 1,403 sound recordings cited in the verdict. Grande Communications asked the Fifth Circuit to modify the damages award to...
Marriott’s $52M Data Breach Settlement Points to Emerging Trend
"Treat your data like you would treat your money. Your personal data is just like currency—take the same precautions," warns an attorney not associated with the FTC action but experienced in data breach. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Marriott’s $52M Data Breach Settlement Points to Emerging Trend
"Treat your data like you would treat your money. Your personal data is just like currency—take the same precautions," warns an attorney not associated with the FTC action but experienced in data breach. "Treat your data like you would treat your money. Your...
‘Substantive Deficiencies’: Judge Grants Big Law Motion Dismissing Ivy League Price-Fixing Claims
"The deficiencies in the Complaint that are the basis for granting the motion to dismiss are substantive in nature," U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson wrote in the court order, "and nothing in the plaintiff's papers suggests that they could amend the Complaint to...
‘Substantive Deficiencies’: Judge Grants Big Law Motion Dismissing Ivy League Price-Fixing Claims
"The deficiencies in the Complaint that are the basis for granting the motion to dismiss are substantive in nature," U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson wrote in the court order, "and nothing in the plaintiff's papers suggests that they could amend the Complaint to...
Ex-Girardi Keese CFO Christopher Kamon, Shackled and Sniffing, Pleads Guilty
Christopher Kamon, 51, pleaded guilty to felony charges that he stole funds from Girardi Keese's operating accounts and conspired with founder Tom Girardi to embezzle at least $15 million in client funds. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Ex-Girardi Keese CFO Christopher Kamon, Shackled and Sniffing, Pleads Guilty
Christopher Kamon, 51, pleaded guilty to felony charges that he stole funds from Girardi Keese's operating accounts and conspired with founder Tom Girardi to embezzle at least $15 million in client funds. Christopher Kamon, 51, pleaded guilty to felony charges...
Soft-Spoken But No-Nonsense: Retired Del. Supreme Court Justice Vaughn Dead at 75
"Justice Vaughn has left an indelible mark on Delaware's legal landscape," said Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr. 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...
Soft-Spoken But No-Nonsense: Retired Del. Supreme Court Justice Vaughn Dead at 75
"Justice Vaughn has left an indelible mark on Delaware's legal landscape," said Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr. "Justice Vaughn has left an indelible mark on Delaware's legal landscape," said Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr.
NC Attorney Earns Nearly $570K for $3.5M Reverse Discrimination Verdict, Appeal Against Health Care Employer
"Time entries for the unsuccessful issue of punitive damages has been deducted above. Otherwise, plaintiff achieved substantial success—both at trial and on appeal—and further reduction is unwarranted here," U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan C. Rodriguez wrote, awarding...
NC Attorney Earns Nearly $570K for $3.5M Reverse Discrimination Verdict, Appeal Against Health Care Employer
"Time entries for the unsuccessful issue of punitive damages has been deducted above. Otherwise, plaintiff achieved substantial success—both at trial and on appeal—and further reduction is unwarranted here," U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan C. Rodriguez wrote, awarding...
NY Appellate Court Holds Anti-SLAPP Protections Apply to Private Litigation
The Appellate Division, First Department affirmed a 2023 ruling that was the first of its kind to apply anti-SLAPP protections in an action where there were no issues of public interest. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent...
NY Appellate Court Holds Anti-SLAPP Protections Apply to Private Litigation
The Appellate Division, First Department affirmed a 2023 ruling that was the first of its kind to apply anti-SLAPP protections in an action where there were no issues of public interest. The Appellate Division, First Department affirmed a 2023 ruling that was...
Best Law Firm Websites in 2024 (Top 46)
Home Legal Marketing Lawyer Website Design Best Law Firm Websites in 2024 (Top 46) By Attorney at Law Magazine October 11, 2024 Table of Contents Get paired with the best legal marketing companies. Book a 30-minute legal marketing diagnosis with Jason from the...
Eric Raymon: Pushing the Limits
Eric Raymon is the founder of Raymon Law Group based in New Mexico. We sat down with Raymon to discuss his career and the path that led him to his successful practice. AALM: How did your experiences and interests lead you to practice criminal defense? ER: When I was...
A Privacy Tort Out of Our Wildest Dreams? Will Taylor Swift Defend her Reputation from Donald Trump’s AI Hoax?
Taylor Swift has, again, been thrust into a narrative she would likely much prefer to be excluded from. This time, it is former President Donald Trump’s second bid for reelection. On August 18, Trump shared four images to his Truth Social account, one bearing Swift’s...
Keys to Using GenAI in Your Law Practice? Caution and Common Sense
Stop me if you’ve heard this one: Lawyers get sanctioned for filing bogus cases concocted by GenAI. This storyline is all too familiar to us legal professionals. While these headlines deliver a powerful cautionary message, they should not deter you from using...
17 Things I Wish I Knew as a First-Year Associate
When you are a first-year associate in a big law firm the way is fraught with booby-traps. Here are 17 tips to help you become an excellent attorney. A family friend recently graduated from law school and will be starting his career at a large law firm next fall....
How to Master Page Numbers in MS Word
Page numbers can bring even the most stoic attorney to tears, but with these tips, you’ll master MS Word page numbering in no time. Regularly find yourself wrestling with Microsoft Word’s page-numbering feature? You’re not alone. The following tips show you how to...
Managing Partners: Transform Your Law Firm by Leading With Transparency
Wendy Merrill | For firms committed to securing a sustainable future, it falls to their managing partners to set a tone of transparency. The post Managing Partners: Transform Your Law Firm by Leading With Transparency appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law...
Survival Skills for Lawyers Dealing With Chronic Stress
Last month, I kicked off our series on survival skills for lawyers, and stress by discussing emotional resilience, the ability to bounce back from the inevitable disappointments and obstacles encountered in practicing law. In this blog post, we’ll discuss essential...
Hellmuth & Johnson: Celebrating 30 Years
Hellmuth & Johnson: Celebrating 30 Years By Dan Baldwin Founded in 1994, Hellmuth & Johnson began as a two-attorney law firm. Over time, the firm grew to include 70 attorneys operating from four office locations throughout the state, becoming the 12th largest...
Law Firm Financial Management: A 5-Step Checklist to Close Out the Year
This checklist will help you tidy up by the end of the year and give you a clear picture of your firm’s financial performance. The post Law Firm Financial Management: A 5-Step Checklist to Close Out the Year appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Lawyer Conflict Checks: 5 Tips to Tune Up Your Process
Karen Dunn Skinner and David Skinner | Here are five process improvement tips to help you handle conflict checks efficiently and ethically. The post Lawyer Conflict Checks: 5 Tips to Tune Up Your Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Rising Crime: Undermining Safety, Creating Chaos & Harming City Tax Bases – Why Is It So Political?
Crime has become a political football, kicked back and forth across the electoral playing field. The public is receiving conflicting narratives about crime. One side argues that crime is increasing, while the other claims crime is on the decline — and that any belief...
The Ethical Ambiguity of AI in Legal Practice
H.G. Wells once wrote, “Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature’s inexorable imperative.” This statement rings especially true for the legal field right now. AI is here to stay, and successful law firms will find a role for it in their practice. The problem is there...
Law Firm Cybersecurity Awareness: Training for Employees Has Never Been More Critical
One of the most overlooked aspects of cybersecurity is training for law firm employees. The post Law Firm Cybersecurity Awareness: Training for Employees Has Never Been More Critical appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Employees are a...
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.
JD Vance’s Yale Law Classmates Donate Money To Undo His Damage To The Springfield, Ohio, Haitian Community
Not all Yale Law graduates support the Republican vice-presidential candidate's debunked rumors concerning the stealing and eating of pets. The post JD Vance’s Yale Law Classmates Donate Money To Undo His Damage To The Springfield, Ohio, Haitian Community appeared...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Is Bullying Endemic To The Profession?
New study finds that one in four lawyers have been bullied on the job. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Is Bullying Endemic To The Profession? appeared first on Above the Law.New study finds that one in four lawyers have been bullied on the job. The post Stat(s) Of The...
Former Prosecutor Gets Caught With 1,000 Pounds Of Weed At His Law Office
He should have kept his cannabis law practice separate. The post Former Prosecutor Gets Caught With 1,000 Pounds Of Weed At His Law Office appeared first on Above the Law.He should have kept his cannabis law practice separate. The post Former Prosecutor Gets Caught...
The Real Reason To Go In-House
Most people agree. The post The Real Reason To Go In-House appeared first on Above the Law.Most people agree. The post The Real Reason To Go In-House appeared first on Above the Law.
Cravath Who?! — See Also
This Boutique Firm Is Above Market!: You get paid how much!? Show US The Money!: when do you think your firm will hand out bonuses? Development In Shooting Of Judge Mullins: The motive remains unknown. Turley Better Watch Out!: A new jester is on the loose with...
Corporate Bankruptcies Slow Down in Q3 as Weil, Davis Polk and Sidley Earn Major Retentions
The year is still on track to surpass 2023's business bankruptcy filings by 25%, a new report shows. 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...
Corporate Bankruptcies Slow Down in Q3 as Weil, Davis Polk and Sidley Earn Major Retentions
The year is still on track to surpass 2023's business bankruptcy filings by 25%, a new report shows. 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...
4th Circuit Revives Workplace Retaliation Lawsuit Against Biden’s HHS Secretary
"[Tijuana] Decoster properly placed both the merits and remedy of her retaliation claim at issue by filing her complaint containing allegations which sufficiently state a claim of retaliation under Title VII," Judge DeAndrea Gist Benjamin wrote in her opinion for the...
4th Circuit Revives Workplace Retaliation Lawsuit Against Biden’s HHS Secretary
"[Tijuana] Decoster properly placed both the merits and remedy of her retaliation claim at issue by filing her complaint containing allegations which sufficiently state a claim of retaliation under Title VII," Judge DeAndrea Gist Benjamin wrote in her opinion for the...
Federal Judge Preliminary Approves $10M Settlement Against Citgo’s ‘Marriage Penalty’ in Pensions Benefits
A Chicago federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement providing $10 million in increased pension payments for Citgo retirees. 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...
Federal Judge Preliminary Approves $10M Settlement Against Citgo’s ‘Marriage Penalty’ in Pensions Benefits
A Chicago federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement providing $10 million in increased pension payments for Citgo retirees. 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...
Former Mayer Brown Chair Bob Helman, Who Steered the Firm Through Turbulent Time, Dies at 90
"His successes on behalf of clients are legion, including his representation of Santa Fe Pacific in a merger that created the largest North American rail network," the firm said in a statement. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
Former Mayer Brown Chair Bob Helman, Who Steered the Firm Through Turbulent Time, Dies at 90
"His successes on behalf of clients are legion, including his representation of Santa Fe Pacific in a merger that created the largest North American rail network," the firm said in a statement. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
Cravath’s Len Teti on the Human Side of Tax Law
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Cravath, Swaine & Moore tax partner Len Teti discusses the firm's only podcast, "On Tax", which he hosts. Teti has now been doing the show for eight 'seasons', and the podcast has been a hit. Here, Teti explains its genesis, why...
Cravath’s Len Teti on the Human Side of Tax Law
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Cravath, Swaine & Moore tax partner Len Teti discusses the firm's only podcast, "On Tax", which he hosts. Teti has now been doing the show for eight 'seasons', and the podcast has been a hit. Here, Teti explains its genesis, why...
Law Firm Library and Research Roles, Long Endangered, Are Making a Comeback
AI is one likely driver behind the "greatest shake-up" in law firm staffing over the last year. 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...
Law Firm Library and Research Roles, Long Endangered, Are Making a Comeback
AI is one likely driver behind the "greatest shake-up" in law firm staffing over the last year. 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...
Motorola Accused of Infringing on Camera Technology in Smartphones, Tablets
The complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. 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...
Motorola Accused of Infringing on Camera Technology in Smartphones, Tablets
The complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. 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...
Law Firms Move to Remote Work, Await Reopenings After Asheville Flooding
"The writing was on the wall that we needed to get out of there. It forced us to make a decision," said Asheville office managing partner Adam Peoples of Hall Booth Smith. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Law Firms Move to Remote Work, Await Reopenings After Asheville Flooding
"The writing was on the wall that we needed to get out of there. It forced us to make a decision," said Asheville office managing partner Adam Peoples of Hall Booth Smith. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Georgia July Bar Exam Results: Highest Overall Passing Rate in 10 Years
This year is also the first that the overall pass rate for July applicants reached 70% since 2014, with the lowest rate of the last 10 years being 61.2% in 2018. This year is also the first that the overall pass rate for July applicants reached 70% since 2014,...
Georgia July Bar Exam Results: Highest Overall Passing Rate in 10 Years
This year is also the first that the overall pass rate for July applicants reached 70% since 2014, with the lowest rate of the last 10 years being 61.2% in 2018. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Lawsuit Alleging $23 Million Contract Breach Against Biogen Moves Forward
Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Anar Rathod Patel last week denied a motion to dismiss from defendants Reata and Biogen, finding that fact questions remained. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Lawsuit Alleging $23 Million Contract Breach Against Biogen Moves Forward
Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Anar Rathod Patel last week denied a motion to dismiss from defendants Reata and Biogen, finding that fact questions remained. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Morning Docket: 10.04.24
* Starbucks CEO broke labor law telling employees considering unionizing that they "can go work for another company." If you're one of those people who don't see that as an explicitly anti-union message, this is a company that refuses to use small, medium, and large...
First Do No Harm: Support Legislative Efforts To Combat The Adverse Drug Event Epidemic
The Hippocratic oath can’t stop with direct patient care; the healthcare industry and its key stakeholders must address persistent public health problems systematically. We have the tools to reduce medication harm by half or more; it is long past time to make this a...
LAPD Raids Medical Lab For (Nonexistent) Weed, Get Gun Stuck In An MRI Machine
From the keystone-kops-handling-the-Drug-War dept The post LAPD Raids Medical Lab For (Nonexistent) Weed, Get Gun Stuck In An MRI Machine appeared first on Above the Law.From the keystone-kops-handling-the-Drug-War dept The post LAPD Raids Medical Lab For...
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Ranking The Law Firms Lawyers Love [Sponsored]
We’re pleased to introduce our list of Most Desirable Firms, along with other insights from our survey of more than 700 attorneys. The post Ranking The Law Firms Lawyers Love appeared first on Above the Law.We’re pleased to introduce our list of Most Desirable Firms,...
Boutique Firm Beats Cravath Scale, Showering Associates With Eye-Popping Salaries Of Up To $475K
These huge raises are an October surprise that everyone can get behind! The post Boutique Firm Beats Cravath Scale, Showering Associates With Eye-Popping Salaries Of Up To $475K appeared first on Above the Law.These huge raises are an October surprise that everyone...
More Details Emerge In Small Town Murder Of Judge
We're still learning what was behind the crime. The post More Details Emerge In Small Town Murder Of Judge appeared first on Above the Law.We're still learning what was behind the crime. The post More Details Emerge In Small Town Murder Of Judge appeared first on...
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How Do You Know You Need A Case Management Upgrade? [Sponsored]
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Elie Honig Makes Pitch To Become Donald Trump’s Favorite Legal Analyst
Move over, Turley! Take a seat, Dershowitz! Donald Trump may have a new favorite cable news law talkin' guy. The post Elie Honig Makes Pitch To Become Donald Trump’s Favorite Legal Analyst appeared first on Above the Law.Move over, Turley! Take a seat, Dershowitz!...
Yeah, The Timing Of The Special Counsel Brief Is Political, And You Can Thank Chief Justice Roberts For That
Kwitcherbitchin. The post Yeah, The Timing Of The Special Counsel Brief Is Political, And You Can Thank Chief Justice Roberts For That appeared first on Above the Law.Kwitcherbitchin. The post Yeah, The Timing Of The Special Counsel Brief Is Political, And You Can...
Calling All Biglaw Associates: 2024 Bonus Season Awaits
Make your predictions and share your thoughts in our annual bonus season survey. The post Calling All Biglaw Associates: 2024 Bonus Season Awaits appeared first on Above the Law.Make your predictions and share your thoughts in our annual bonus season survey. The post...
Legaltech News Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Wilkins Moves to Legaltech Hub
Stephanie Wilkins, who has been editor-in-chief of Legaltech News at ALM since 2022, today moves to Legaltech Hub, where she will be director of content. In her new role, Wilkins will be responsible for helping to develop a drive the content strategy for Legaltech Hub...
Legalpioneer Donates Its Dataset of 13K Legal Tech Companies to GitHub
Legalpioneer, a website that lists law-related companies in areas such as legal tech, justice tech and governance, has donated its entire data set of more than 13,000 companies to GitHub, a platform that allows developers to store, share and collaborate on code. The...
Legaltech Week: Catch Us Live on Tuesday at ClioCon (and Watch Our Regular Show Today)
If you are going to the Clio Cloud Conference in Austin starting Monday (or watching it virtually), do not miss our live-on-stage version of Legaltech Week, with a full panel of our regulars plus a special guest. Many of you are regulars for our weekly Friday live...
Tales From the Trenches: What Outside Counsel Do That GCs Find Inexcusable
"I had this one outside counsel where every time I'd ask him to weigh in, he'd be like, 'That's a business issue," said Michele Kloeppel, a partner at Thompson Coburn who formerly was corporate counsel at Panera. "I had this one outside counsel where every time...
High Court Turns Away Industry Challenges to EPA Rules Curbing Pollution
Friday's denials are a noticeable break from the court's decisions last term to take up, and ultimately rule in favor of, an emergency docket industry and state challenge to an EPA rule regulating air quality standards in upwind states. The U.S. Supreme Court on...
DOJ’s Visa Antitrust Suit Hands Class Action Lawyers New Line of Attack Against Payments Giant
The same day the Department of Justice sued Visa, the company set aside another $1.5 billion for its U.S. litigation escrow fund. The same day the Department of Justice sued Visa, the company set aside another $1.5 billion for its U.S. litigation escrow...
Ex-Assistant State Attorney Suspended for One Year for Dishonesty on Judicial Application, Job Interviews
"If respondent's colleagues had believed him, and had hired him based on his statements during the interview, it would have damaged the criminal justice system," the hearing board's report said. A former prosecutor will begin his one-year license suspension next...
‘Stereophonic’ Accused of Copyright Infringement From Fleetwood Mac ‘Rumours’ Producer
"'Stereophonic' is undoubtedly a play based on plaintiffs' memoir 'Making Rumours' because substantial similarities exist between the two works, a reality that has been independently confirmed by those familiar with plaintiffs' book who have also had the opportunity...
Unlocking the Full Potential of Microsoft Teams: 3 Essential Hacks for Lawyers
Turn Microsoft Teams into a collaboration powerhouse with these hacks for Channels, Co-Authoring and Task Management. The post Unlocking the Full Potential of Microsoft Teams: 3 Essential Hacks for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Recapping Relativity Fest
The press gathers to discuss discovery. The post Recapping Relativity Fest appeared first on Above the Law.The press gathers to discuss discovery. The post Recapping Relativity Fest appeared first on Above the Law.
Deleting Evidence? Think Again: Lessons From The Eric Adams Scandal
More and more relevant data travels through phones, as this case shows. The post Deleting Evidence? Think Again: Lessons From The Eric Adams Scandal appeared first on Above the Law.More and more relevant data travels through phones, as this case shows. The post...
Relaunched <em>Matlock</em> Should Be Disbarred
The plot twist isn't good for real lawyers. The post Relaunched <em>Matlock</em> Should Be Disbarred appeared first on Above the Law.The plot twist isn't good for real lawyers. The post Relaunched <em>Matlock</em> Should Be Disbarred appeared...
Why Is The YSL Trial Taking So Long?
Let's wrap this up! The post Why Is The YSL Trial Taking So Long? appeared first on Above the Law.Let's wrap this up! The post Why Is The YSL Trial Taking So Long? appeared first on Above the Law.
The Biglaw Firm Making Major Strides In The Rankings
Mergers can really help a firm's bottom line. The post The Biglaw Firm Making Major Strides In The Rankings appeared first on Above the Law.Mergers can really help a firm's bottom line. The post The Biglaw Firm Making Major Strides In The Rankings appeared first on...
We Appreciate Our Advertisers
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Those Threats Won’t Fly — See Also
Since When Can You Do That?: Biglaw firm gets in trouble for their legal strategy. Time To Pony Up: Colorado is saddled with the 303 Creative legal fees. Keeping Things Relative: Check out the Relativity Recap! Deleting Isn't As Permanent As You Think!: Learn from...
The 12th Clio Cloud Conference, Starting Monday, Will Be the Largest Yet, with A Heavy Emphasis on AI
Monday marks the start of the 12th Clio Cloud Conference, and as the company that produces it, Clio, continues to grow and expand, so too does the conference, with its largest-ever number of attendees and its move from a single host hotel to the Austin, Texas,...