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Despite Breakneck Changes to DEI On Campus, Counsel for Schools Shouldn’t Feel Rushed, Lawyers Advise
“I think that the creation of chaos certainly seems intentional, Kayleigh Baker, an attorney and senior consultant with TNG Consulting, told Law.com. “That makes it very hard for everyone to catch their breath and figure out the actual implications of any one set of...
AI Delivers Fresh Nightmares For In-House Counsel
We’re now two years into the generative AI era and so far this supposedly revolutionary technology has mostly delivered bad middle school term papers and embarrassing lawyer stories. Which isn’t to say the technology can’t perform useful, time-saving tasks, it’s just...
Conceiving Next Steps For The IVF Protection Executive Order
The executive orders from President Donald Trump over the past few weeks have been fast and furious, and, for those of us in the reproductive space, sometimes terrifying. (Is birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment really on its way out?) Still,...
What Sets 2025’s Digital Health Funding Environment Apart From Previous Years?
The post What Sets 2025’s Digital Health Funding Environment Apart From Previous Years? appeared first on Above the Law.The digital health funding landscape has gone through a series of twists and turns ever since the Covid-19 pandemic — once characterized by a...
It’s Not A Great Time To Be A Lawyer Looking For A Job In D.C.
The news has been dominated by the reckless and cruel moves of the fledgling Trump II administration. The policy devastation left in their wake will likely last decades, but there is also a more personal toll, with thousands of federal employees suddenly out of work....
From Government Lawyer To Private Sector Lawyer: How To Prepare For A Legal Career Change
(Image via Getty)With the current shift in the legal market and new executive orders, if you’re one of the 44,000-plus federal government lawyers, you might be deeply apprehensive about transitioning to the private sector. As a legal resume writer and legal career...
Being A ‘Serial Lateral’ Is No Longer Seen As A Setback When It Comes To Law Firm Hiring
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [It’s] certainly not a deal-breaker. Sometimes there are really good reasons for those moves, so it’s really case-by-case. As long as we understand the story — what is the story behind the move? That’s really...
It’s A Ryan Reynolds Joke, Not An Issue Spotter — See Also
Brian Freedman Volunteers His Thoughts On Ryan Reynolds Joke: Not only did no one ask, a judge told him to stop talking! There Goes The SEC’s Westlaw Access!: Sorry it makes your job harder, but they haven’t been “Trump friendly.” Will Work For Employment: Rough job...
‘Would Anyone Say These Are Organs of Congress?’: Trump Exerts Control Over Agencies
Trump ordered independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission and Federal Communications Commission to submit proposed regulations to the White House to ensure they are in line with the president's priorities. Trump...
‘Would Anyone Say These Are Organs of Congress?’: Trump Exerts Control Over Agencies
Trump ordered independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission and Federal Communications Commission to submit proposed regulations to the White House to ensure they are in line with the president's priorities. Trump...
‘I’m Not Going to Shoot From the Hip’: Judge Reserves Decision as Eric Adams’ Counsel, DOJ Urge Approval of Dismissal in Public Corruption Case
“I don't think, and I don't think it's correct, that even if there was a quid pro quo, there would be any issue with this motion, Acting Attorney General Emil Bove told federal judge Dale Ho as he insisted the public corruption case be dismissed. “I don't think,...
‘I’m Not Going to Shoot From the Hip’: Judge Reserves Decision as Eric Adams’ Counsel, DOJ Urge Approval of Dismissal in Public Corruption Case
“I don't think, and I don't think it's correct, that even if there was a quid pro quo, there would be any issue with this motion, Acting Attorney General Emil Bove told federal judge Dale Ho as he insisted the public corruption case be dismissed. “I don't think,...
You’re Fired: In Era of Remote Work, Does It Matter How Terminations Are Delivered?
More employers who are dismissing workers are opting to deliver the bad news remotely, but a face-to-face meeting is seen as reducing the chance of future litigation. More employers who are dismissing workers are opting to deliver the bad news remotely, but a...
You’re Fired: In Era of Remote Work, Does It Matter How Terminations Are Delivered?
More employers who are dismissing workers are opting to deliver the bad news remotely, but a face-to-face meeting is seen as reducing the chance of future litigation. More employers who are dismissing workers are opting to deliver the bad news remotely, but a...
Who Got the Work: Gibson Dunn, Freshfields and Skadden Defend HPE-Juniper Merger Proposal
"Together, HPE and Juniper would be better equipped to bring new, better, and more secure networking products to public and private sector customers in the U.S. and worldwide," Freshfields and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher litigators wrote in a court filing defending...
Who Got the Work: Gibson Dunn, Freshfields and Skadden Defend HPE-Juniper Merger Proposal
"Together, HPE and Juniper would be better equipped to bring new, better, and more secure networking products to public and private sector customers in the U.S. and worldwide," Freshfields and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher litigators wrote in a court filing defending...
Mother Sues Missouri Department of Natural Resources Over Drowning Death
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector. This...
Mother Sues Missouri Department of Natural Resources Over Drowning Death
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector. This...
The First Supreme Court ‘Emergency’ of Trump’s Second Term Is Here
The case involves major constitutional questions about presidential power—but its unusual posture could make it a dud. The case involves major constitutional questions about presidential power—but its unusual posture could make it a dud.
The First Supreme Court ‘Emergency’ of Trump’s Second Term Is Here
The case involves major constitutional questions about presidential power—but its unusual posture could make it a dud. The case involves major constitutional questions about presidential power—but its unusual posture could make it a dud.
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Pivotal Trial Begins in J&J’s Talc Bankruptcy, Kennedy’s Ties to Trial Lawyers Trouble Tort Reformers
Ex-9th Circuit Judge Paul Watford Moves From Wilson Sonsini to King & Spalding In L.A.
The former appellate judge said he interviewed with King & Spalding upon leaving the federal bench in 2023 and came close to joining the firm then. The former appellate judge said he interviewed with King & Spalding upon leaving the federal bench in 2023...
Ex-9th Circuit Judge Paul Watford Moves From Wilson Sonsini to King & Spalding In L.A.
The former appellate judge said he interviewed with King & Spalding upon leaving the federal bench in 2023 and came close to joining the firm then. The former appellate judge said he interviewed with King & Spalding upon leaving the federal bench in 2023...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Pivotal Trial Begins in J&J’s Talc Bankruptcy, Kennedy’s Ties to Trial Lawyers Trouble Tort Reformers
The Brussels Effect vs. the Trump Effect: Is the EU’s Power and Influence Waning?
The current narrative that overregulation has harmed the EU's competitiveness may cast a cloud on the appeal of copying the bloc's rules in other parts of the world. The current narrative that overregulation has harmed the EU's competitiveness may cast a cloud...
The Brussels Effect vs. the Trump Effect: Is the EU’s Power and Influence Waning?
The current narrative that overregulation has harmed the EU's competitiveness may cast a cloud on the appeal of copying the bloc's rules in other parts of the world. The current narrative that overregulation has harmed the EU's competitiveness may cast a cloud...
Despite Federal Backlash on DEI, Bar Associations Press Forward on Commitments
State, local and national bar associations said they will continue DEI efforts after a January executive order threatened civil compliance investigations. State, local and national bar associations said they will continue DEI efforts after a January executive...
Despite Federal Backlash on DEI, Bar Associations Press Forward on Commitments
State, local and national bar associations said they will continue DEI efforts after a January executive order threatened civil compliance investigations. State, local and national bar associations said they will continue DEI efforts after a January executive...
Jury Research Company, Former Employee Reach Settlement Agreement in Trade Secrets Dispute
On Tuesday, attorneys with Ellis & Winters filed a notice in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina that the defendants, Lauren Kulp and Tandem Legal Solutions, reached an agreement with Jury-X, a jury and analysis company that uses human...
Judge Rejects Diversion Bid in Case of Pa. Attorney Accused of Shooting a Man
The prosecutors' recommendation that personal injury attorney Leonard Hill be admitted into a diversionary program had been unusual. The prosecutors' recommendation that personal injury attorney Leonard Hill be admitted into a diversionary program had been...
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Tenth Circuit Explains That ‘Pickering’ Balancing Is Rarely Appropriate in Ruling on Motions to Dismiss
In Brown v. City of Tulsa, involving a former police officer's First Amendment retaliation claim under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 (Section 1983), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit held that conducting Pickering balancing at the motion to dismiss stage is...
Delaware Legislation Proposing Corporate Transaction Review Revamp Gets Mixed Responses
A Delaware Senate bill changing the level of scrutiny for conflicted transactions could roll back several Court of Chancery and Delaware Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the law. A Delaware Senate bill changing the level of scrutiny for conflicted...
US Trade Rep Nominee Earned $1.46M at King & Spalding While Representing Pharmaceutical Companies, Farmers
International trade partner Jamieson Greer lists 64 clients, including some in the agricultural, electronics, energy and housing industries. His nomination cleared the U.S. Senate Finance Committee last week. International trade partner Jamieson Greer lists 64...
Bristol Myers Squibb GC to Retire After 33 years With Drugmaker
Sandra Leung began her legal career prosecuting homicides, a formative experience that she once said taught her "to make decisions quickly and to be accountable for those decisions." She will be succeeded by Bristol Myers attorney Cari Gallman. Sandra Leung...
Real-World Applications of AI in the Legal Industry
Join top experts for an exclusive panel discussion where industry thought leaders will share real-world applications of AI and emerging technologies, offering a clear roadmap for firms and legal departments looking to stay ahead. Join top experts for an...
State Appellate Court Revives Wrongful Death Suit, Expert’s Testimony on Doctor’s Standard of Care
The standard of care question wasn't whether Li knew that the decedent was assigned to him as a patient, or whether he could have accessed the information using Epic, but whether Li had a duty to know about and promptly see the patient. The standard of care...
State Appellate Court Revives Wrongful Death Suit, Expert’s Testimony on Doctor’s Standard of Care
The standard of care question wasn't whether Li knew that the decedent was assigned to him as a patient, or whether he could have accessed the information using Epic, but whether Li had a duty to know about and promptly see the patient. The standard of care...
Mass. Attorney’s Suit Against Former Employer, City Solicitor Can Continue in Federal Court
The plaintiff's complaint includes multiple instances of alleged workplace discrimination, such as earning less than her male colleagues in the workplace during her 16 years of employment. In one instance, the defendant reclassified and later demoted her from being...
Mass. Attorney’s Suit Against Former Employer, City Solicitor Can Continue in Federal Court
The plaintiff's complaint includes multiple instances of alleged workplace discrimination, such as earning less than her male colleagues in the workplace during her 16 years of employment. In one instance, the defendant reclassified and later demoted her from being...
Mass. Justices Issue New Guidelines for Courts Handling Self-Represented Litigants in Civil Cases
The new 49-page guide updates and supersedes the 2006-issued guidelines, and includes information about the 2016 Massachusetts Code of Judicial Conduct. The new 49-page guide updates and supersedes the 2006-issued guidelines, and includes information about the...
Mass. Justices Issue New Guidelines for Courts Handling Self-Represented Litigants in Civil Cases
The new 49-page guide updates and supersedes the 2006-issued guidelines, and includes information about the 2016 Massachusetts Code of Judicial Conduct. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued the 2025 edition of Judicial Guidelines for Civil Cases with...
Crypto Sanctions Surge: Illicit Funds Hit Record High in ‘24
“As regulatory expectations increase and technologies become more complex, effective compliance and legal measures will be critical to maintain financial integrity while also preserving legitimate access for the ecosystem, said Andrew Fierman, head of national...
Crypto Sanctions Surge: Illicit Funds Hit Record High in ‘24
“As regulatory expectations increase and technologies become more complex, effective compliance and legal measures will be critical to maintain financial integrity while also preserving legitimate access for the ecosystem, said Andrew Fierman, head of national...
Legal Client Service Protocols: Tips to Ensure Things Don’t Slip Through the Cracks
Sally Schmidt | How can you make sure you don't go on autopilot when working with clients? The post Legal Client Service Protocols: Tips to Ensure Things Don’t Slip Through the Cracks appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.When you do...
Sirius XM Pays a Bundle to Lure Ex-Airbnb, Liberty Media, UnitedHealth CLO Out of Retirement
Richard Baer, 67, will receive $5 million in stock grants on his first day with the satellite radio broadcaster. He'll work remotely. Richard Baer, 67, will receive $5 million in stock grants on his first day with the satellite radio broadcaster. He'll work...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Be Invested in the Success of Your Colleagues,’ Says Ashley Fickel of Dykema
"I would say get to know the people in the office, get to know what they do, and be invested in the success of your colleagues. The last one is hard because law firms generally reward lawyers based on their personal economic contributions but ultimately a successful...
California Bar Exam Disaster Reaches Its ‘Offer Everyone A Refund’ Stage
When Kafka wrote Before the Law, he meant to describe the surreal hellscape of standing “before” the law, not the surreal hellscape of applicants “before” they become lawyers. Yet the powers-that-be have transformed the February administration of the California bar...
The Next Evolution Of AI In Legal Practice
Getty ImagesAI is transforming the legal industry, but how can lawyers use it effectively while avoiding ethical pitfalls? In a recent episode of “Be That Lawyer,” Jay McAllister, founder of Paragon Tech Inc., joins host Steve Fretzin to discuss the rapid advancements...
Do Lawyers Really Love Their Jobs?
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the latest Job Optimism report by consulting firm Robert Half, what percentage of legal professionals say they’re satisfied in their current job? Hint: The strong job satisfaction means...
Federal DEI Ban Hits K-12 — See Also
No More Room For Race Or Its “Proxies” In School: Great in theory, but how do you prove compliance? No Reaching Across The Aisle: The FTC cuts ties with the ABA. Another Goodbye To Beijing: Biglaw firm shuts a foreign office. Sorry For Your Time: California Bar offers...
New GC Report Details All The In-House Concerns That Ceased To Matter Around, Say, Inauguration Day
The first installment of The General Counsel Report 2025 reads like something Indiana Jones dusted off from an ancient tomb. A relic of a long, lost civilization known as the In-House Lawyers, circa the summer of 2024. The report, put together by FTI Consulting and...
The Department Of Education Finally Dropped The ‘No DEI By Proxy’ Shoe We Were All Waiting For
As Elie Mystal mentioned on Thinking Like A Lawyer’s 400th episode, we’re still wading in the wake of what SFFA v. Harvard will mean for well… everyone. That said, we’ve definitely made some predictions about what will be next on the chopping block. We’re starting to...
Judge Obliterates DOJ Lawyer At Transgender Ban Hearing
Judge Ana Reyes heard the challenge to Trump’s transgender service member ban. It did not go well for the DOJ. Technically, it wasn’t a “ban” but an executive order titled “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness.” Though instead of canceling the F-35 or...
Even In Biglaw, Some Things Are More Important Than Money
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It doesn’t just mean people with the biggest books of business, but the ones who can get the most out of the power of the blend. That blend together is going to be more than the sum of its parts. If you’re a...
Law Professors Try To Defend Trump’s End To Birthright Citizenship. It Does Not Go Well For Them.
I’m going to offer some advice to liberals that, at first blush, may grate but you need to check out Reason. The libertarian blog features a piece by Ilya Somin that slaps back at the idea that birthright citizenship as extended under the Fourteenth Amendment can be...
Ford Hit With $2.5B Punitive Damages Verdict for Collapsed Roof on ‘Super Duty’ Truck, Prevailing Attorneys Say
"Ford has known for 26 years that people were getting killed and hurt by these weak roofs," lead plaintiff attorney Jim Butler of Butler Prather in Atlanta said in a statement. "Ford has constantly refused to admit the danger or warn of the risk." "Ford has...
Ford Hit With $2.5B Punitive Damages Verdict for Collapsed Roof on ‘Super Duty’ Truck, Prevailing Attorneys Say
"Ford has known for 26 years that people were getting killed and hurt by these weak roofs," lead plaintiff attorney Jim Butler of Butler Prather in Atlanta said in a statement. "Ford has constantly refused to admit the danger or warn of the risk." "Ford has...
Charting New Territories: Embracing Legal Tech Innovation and Overcoming Challenges
Join top experts for an exclusive panel discussion where Industry thought leaders will share real-world applications of AI and emerging technologies, offering a clear roadmap for firms and legal departments looking to stay ahead. Join top experts for an...
Pivotal Trial Begins in Texas: Will Johnson & Johnson’s Third Talc Bankruptcy Survive?
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez heard opening statements on Tuesday in a two-week trial over the fate of Johnson & Johnson's third talcum powder bankruptcy. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez heard opening statements on Tuesday in a two-week...
‘Novel Issues’: Company, Whose CEO Sent $1M in Crypto to Wrong Wallet, Moves for Appeal
“While crypto matters can raise novel issues, the core issues in a dispute are resolvable, as the Court has done here, using well-tread securities and contract legal precedent, said Daniel Maland, a partner at Rennert Vogel Mandler & Rodriguez, and the immediate...
Former Prosecutor, Bank Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Affordable Housing Fraud Scheme
Authorities revoked Jennifer Jacques' law license after she admitted committing several felonies. Authorities revoked Jennifer Jacques' law license after she admitted committing several felonies.
ChatGPT, Esquire: AI And Law Firm Risk Management With Jeff Cunningham
In Season 9, Episode 4 of “Notes to My (Legal) Self,” I had the pleasure of diving into the world of AI, ethics, and law firm risk management with Jeff Cunningham, a general counsel specializing in ethics and risk management for law firms. This lively discussion...
FTC Cuts Ties With American Bar Association
Another sign that the Trump II administration is taking a sharper turn to the right than his previous time in office happened on Friday when the Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson announced the agency was over the American Bar Association. Specifically,...
Legislation Proposing Corporate Transaction Review Revamp Gets Mixed Responses
A Delaware Senate bill changing the level of scrutiny for conflicted transactions could roll back several Court of Chancery and Delaware Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the law. A Delaware Senate bill changing the level of scrutiny for conflicted...
Baker McKenzie Global Chair To Step Down, Firm Gears Up For Elections
Three London-based partners are being touted as potential candidates to lead the firm. Three London-based partners are being touted as potential candidates to lead the firm.
Time’s Up: Will Law Firms Say Goodbye To Billable Hour In The (Gen)AI Era?
In our forthcoming Spring 2025 publication, “Fighting the Hypothetical: Why Law Firms Should Rethink the Billable Hour in the Generative AI Era,”[1] we hypothesize that Generative AI (GenAI) technology will change forever how legal services are delivered and will...
Todd Blanche’s Partnership Share Valued at $2.16M, After Advising Trump, Other Clients
In addition to Trump, Blanche's law firm clients have included cryptocurrency firm CLS Global FZC, Chinese venture capital and private equity firm HongShan Capital Group. In addition to Trump, Blanche's law firm clients have included cryptocurrency firm CLS...
‘Surge’ in Associate Pay Shows Atlanta’s Increasing Prominence in Legal Industry, Report Says
But one Major, Lindsey & Africa recruiter says most Big Law firms operating in the region are not in lockstep with the broader national scale for senior associates' compensation. But one Major, Lindsey & Africa recruiter says most Big Law firms operating...
Lawyers Speak Out Against Calls to Impeach Judges
A New Jersey lawyers' group fires back at the Trump administration's rhetoric criticizing judges who issue injunctions halting several of the president's policy initiatives. A New Jersey lawyers' group fires back at the Trump administration's rhetoric...
Munger Retained to Defend L.A. Utility in Litigation Over Pacific Palisades Fires
Munger, Tolles & Olson will represent the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in litigation resulting from the recent fires in Southern California. Munger, Tolles & Olson will represent the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in litigation...
Florida-Based Maritime Practices are Bracing for the Impact of Tariffs
Florida firms with strong maritime practices are already seeing an uptick in questions and port activity. They're also preparing for another wave of issues if more widespread tariffs begin to kick in. Florida firms with strong maritime practices are already...
Data Explosion Escalating Risks for Already-Overextended Legal Departments
“Data privacy and data protection lead the way as regulatory risks, and, in the era of rapid change, an overwhelming majority predict risk to increase at an even faster rate," said David Horrigan, discovery counsel and legal education director at...
Trendwatching: Another Top 50 Biglaw Firm To Shut Down China Office
We may have just celebrated Valentine’s Day, but this Biglaw firm is sparing no love for its Beijing office. That’s right, yet another Biglaw firm is shutting down an office in China. This is the third large law firm to close the doors of a Chinese office in 2025. As...
On LawNext: Upsolve’s Jonathan Petts and Ben Jackson on Building the TurboTax for Bankruptcy and Fighting UPL Restrictions
When former Wall Street lawyer Jonathan Petts joined forces in 2016 with Rohan Pavuluri, then a research assistant in Harvard Law School’s Access to Justice Lab, and Mark Hansen, a software engineer, to create Upsolve, they had a simple but powerful vision: make...
Arizona Car Accident Laws 2025: Guide to Statutes of Limitations, Comparative Negligence, Insurance, & More
Home For the Public Personal Injury Car Accidents Arizona Car Accident Laws 2025: Guide to Statutes of Limitations, Comparative Negligence, Insurance, & More By Austin Kurtz February 18, 2025 Table of Contents Ready to hire a personal injury lawyer to help you...
DOJ Seeks Urgent SCOTUS Review in Case Over Head of Office of Special Counsel
"This Court should not allow lower courts to seize executive power by dictating to the President how long he must continue employing an agency head against his will," acting Solicitor General Sarah M. Harris wrote in an application asking the U.S. Supreme Court to nix...
Best Legal Podcasts for Lawyers & Law Firms in 2025
Home Legal Marketing Legal Podcasts Best Legal Podcasts for Lawyers & Law Firms in 2025 By Attorney at Law Magazine February 18, 2025 Table of Contents Get paired with the best legal marketing companies. Book a 30-minute legal marketing diagnosis with Jason from...
Find a New York Sex Abuse Attorney: Get Justice for Clergy Abuse & Sexual Assault in NYC & NYS in 2025
Home For the Public Sex Abuse Find a New York Sex Abuse Attorney: Get Justice for Clergy Abuse & Sexual Assault in NYC & NYS in 2025 By Attorney at Law Magazine February 18, 2025 Table of Contents Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential...
In ‘AI Smackdown,’ Law Librarians Compare Legal AI Research Platforms, Finding Distinct Strengths And Limitations
The post In ‘AI Smackdown,’ Law Librarians Compare Legal AI Research Platforms, Finding Distinct Strengths And Limitations appeared first on Above the Law.How do AI-driven legal research platforms — specifically those that provide direct answers to legal questions —...
Best Law Firm Websites in 2025 (Top 46)
Home Legal Marketing Lawyer Website Design Best Law Firm Websites in 2025 (Top 46) By Attorney at Law Magazine February 18, 2025 Table of Contents Get paired with the best legal marketing companies. Book a 30-minute legal marketing diagnosis with Jason from the...
Effective Marketing Ideas for Small Law Firms in 2025
Home Legal Marketing Effective Marketing Ideas for Small Law Firms in 2025 By Attorney at Law Magazine February 18, 2025 Table of Contents Get paired with the best legal marketing companies. Book a 30-minute legal marketing diagnosis with Jason from the Attorney at...
How Charles H. Hickey School Victims Can Get Justice 2025
Home For the Public Sex Abuse How Charles H. Hickey School Victims Can Get Justice 2025 By Attorney at Law Magazine February 18, 2025 Table of Contents Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential hotline for victims of sex abuse at (301)547-7664. Or...
How Backbone Mountain Youth Center Abuse Victims Can Get Justice 2025
Home For the Public Sex Abuse How Backbone Mountain Youth Center Abuse Victims Can Get Justice 2025 By Attorney at Law Magazine February 18, 2025 Table of Contents Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential hotline for victims of sex abuse at...
Lawyers Are Stressing Out: Insider Feedback
Following a string of widely publicized national tragedies amid divisive politics at the start of 2025, Atlanta-based lawyer-turned-therapist Stacey Dougan outlines the top stressors impacting lawyers' mental health currently. Following a string of widely...
The Next Chapter In Legal Tech Innovation: Introducing Protégé™
The post The Next Chapter In Legal Tech Innovation: Introducing Protégé™ appeared first on Above the Law.By Sean Fitzpatrick | CEO, LexisNexis North America, UK, IrelandAt LexisNexis®, we work with our customers to transform legal work … that mission is at the heart...
President Trump Orders Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: What You Need To Know
The White House published three separate Executive Orders that imposed blanket tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese imports. The Executive Orders are all similar in scope, with each having a unique justification for imposing the associated tariffs. The White...
How Victims Can Take Legal Action Against MacLaren Hall 2025: Everything to Know
Home For the Public Sex Abuse How Victims Can Take Legal Action Against MacLaren Hall 2025: Everything to Know By Attorney at Law Magazine February 18, 2025 Table of Contents Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential hotline for victims of sex abuse...
Best Legal Conferences for Lawyers to Attend in 2025
Home Legal Marketing Networking for Lawyers Best Legal Conferences for Lawyers to Attend in 2025 By Attorney at Law Magazine February 18, 2025 Table of Contents Get paired with the best legal marketing companies. Book a 30-minute legal marketing diagnosis with Jason...
Conquering Conferences: Personalization In Your Follow-Ups
Getty ImagesEd note: This is the second in a series. Read the first installment here. Just as a skilled chef understands that each dish requires a unique blend of spices, effective networking follow-ups demand a personalized touch. A generic, cookie-cutter email can...
Massive Law Firm Gets Caught Hallucinating Cases
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Lawyers from which major law firm — ranked 42nd by headcount — is facing possible sanctions for using fake cases (eight out of the nine cases cited were nonexistent) hallucinated by an AI platform in a...
Morning Docket: 02.18.25
(Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)* Eric Adams case finally dropped and it seems like the move came after a soon-to-retire DOJ official signed off in order to give colleagues — likely planning to resign in protest over this — time to look for new jobs....
German Chancellor’s Pushback At Vance Brings US-Euro Tensions Into The Public At Munich
The post German Chancellor’s Pushback At Vance Brings US-Euro Tensions Into The Public At Munich appeared first on Above the Law.The post German Chancellor’s Pushback At Vance Brings US-Euro Tensions Into The Public At Munich appeared first on Above the Law.
What is Litigation Funding & How Does It Work for Attorneys in 2025
Home Legal Vendors Litigation Funding What is Litigation Funding & How Does It Work for Attorneys in 2025 By Attorney at Law Magazine February 18, 2025 Table of Contents Get started with HMR to get funding for your cases today by filling out the case cost...
Elon Musk’s DOGE Can’t Even Secure A Website, Let Alone The Government
Elon Musk and his supposedly 10x tech bro minions posture themselves as hardcore programming geniuses swooping in to save the budget. As it happens, these dipshits can’t build a functional website. According to reporting from 404 Media, the official-looking DOGE.gov...
Another MAGA Judge Makes Shocking Legal Argument Hoping To Catch The Attention Of Donald Trump
Judge Allison Eid (via U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee)It’s easy to forget that Neil Gorsuch wasn’t the only beneficiary of Mitch McConnell’s plan to steal a Supreme Court seat. The Republican senator kept the seat vacated by Antonin Scalia’s death open for over a...
E-Discovery Company Exterro Unveils Tool It Says Will ‘Disrupt’ Data Collection from Remote Mobile Devices
E-discovery company Exterro today announced the forthcoming launch of a remote mobile device collection capability that aims to streamline the process of gathering mobile data for e-discovery and digital forensics investigations. The company’s Remote Mobile Discovery...
CLM Company ContractPodAi Partners with Big Four Firms and ALSPs to Launch Marketplace of AI Agents
ContractPodAi, a contract lifecycle management provider, has launched Leah Marketplace, a platform that enables enterprises to access and deploy specialized artificial intelligence applications for legal use cases. The marketplace features applications developed in...
Deposely Launches Free Gen AI Tools for Deposition Work, Previews Comprehensive AI Deposition Platform
Legal technology startup Deposely today announced the launch of Deposely Essentials, a free suite of AI-powered tools for analyzing deposition transcripts, while also previewing its broader platform that provides comprehensive AI assistance for the entire deposition...
Messy Landscape for ‘Lookback Window’ Laws May Require Litigators To Get Creative
"Now, it's going to be interesting to see the creativity that comes through in trying to access the Catholic church and other major institutions,” Heather Ellis Cucolo, a law professor at the New York Law School, said about varied state court rulings for child sexual...