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Legal Speak at GC Midwest 2025: Kiley Kio, Senior Consultant, Technology, FTI Consulting
In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Kiley Kio, a senior technology consultant at FTI Consulting. In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Kiley Kio, a senior technology consultant at FTI Consulting.
Legal Speak at GC Midwest 2025: Elizabeth Barton, Managing Deputy General Counsel, Chicago Board of Education
In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Elizabeth Barton, managing deputy general counsel at the Chicago Board of Education. In April, Legal Speak spoke with a legal audience of general counsels, technologists, executives and industry...
Drake Adds Kendrick’s Superbowl Performance To List Of Allegedly Defamatory Acts
(Photo via Getty Images)Before Kendrick Lamar gave everyone what they tuned in for and performed “Not Like Us” on one of the biggest stages on the globe, he performed a skit teasing that playing the song would set Drake’s lawyers in attack mode. When he did perform...
It’s The Final Countdown: Submit Your Law Revue Entries ASAP
The post It’s The Final Countdown: Submit Your Law Revue Entries ASAP appeared first on Above the Law.Spring has sprung, and you know what that means: we’re now seeking submissions for our annual law revue video contest. As far as last year’s submissions are...
Sneak Peek at the 2025 Go-To Law Schools: Big Law Nos. 11-20
Here's a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2024 graduates to associate jobs at the largest 500 law firms. Here's a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2024 graduates to associate jobs at the largest...
Record Law Grad Employment Rates Suggest AI Isn’t Killing Off Lawyers Just Yet
At a time when legal doomsayers have been predicting the imminent replacement of junior associates by AI legal assistants, the law school graduating class of 2024 has delivered a contrary verdict: Human lawyers aren’t going anywhere just yet. According to the latest...
Judge Wilkinson Stares Into The Abyss After Trump Deportation Opinion
Can someone check in on Judge Wilkinson? Because the conservative legal movement luminary appears to be having a moment. Wrapping up a routine insurance opinion by musing, “What after all does it matter?” the Fourth Circuit veteran took Owners Ins. Co. v. Walsh on a...
Morning Docket: 04.25.25
* Skadden facing an NLRB probe over its decision to block firm emails to squelch talk about its Trump deal. [Bloomberg Law News] * Trump prepares to strip ABA of its role accrediting law schools. If you have a copy of Contracts for Dummies and a dream… prepare to get...
Trump Says Biglaw Firm’s Leader Should Be Fired In Truth Social Tirade
(Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Harvard is a threat to Democracy, with a lawyer, who represents me, who should therefore be forced to resign, immediately, or be fired. He’s not that good, anyway. I...
Is Google Search Dead? The Key to Thriving In an AI-Driven World
Part Two of this two-part article examines practical steps marketers must take to succeed in this changing landscape by embracing a multichannel, AI-driven approach to their marketing and PR efforts. This means rethinking your strategy to build direct connections with...
Service by Social Media: A Recipe for Disaster or Modernizing the Process?
"We have so many consumer debt actions, foreclosure actions—you name it for people living in poverty. ... Being able to serve somebody in sort of this easier way ... you're making it easier to get a default judgment," said Vero nica C. Gonzales, an associate professor...
‘Irate’ Lawyers, Judges Sue Over Their Own Damages From Wildfires
Many victims of the Palisades wildfire were lawyers and judges who are now plaintiffs in lawsuits against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Many victims of the Palisades wildfire were lawyers and judges who are now plaintiffs in lawsuits against the...
Associate Exits at Kirkland, Labor Complaint Against Skadden Among the Latest in Backlash to Trump Deals
At least three more Kirkland associates on LinkedIn this week pointed to the deals with Trump as reason to leave the firm. At least three more Kirkland associates on LinkedIn this week pointed to the deals with Trump as reason to leave the...
Kirkland And Simpson Turned To Major Trump Fundraiser Before Bending A Knee
By now, followers of the legal industry — and even those outside — are aware that a number of Biglaw firms decided to capitulate to the threats of Donald Trump rather than defend the rule of law. We may never know exactly how that sausage was made — what combination...
Trump Is Coming For Biglaw. Here’s What The Firms Are Doing About It.
The post Trump Is Coming For Biglaw. Here’s What The Firms Are Doing About It. appeared first on Above the Law.The President of the United States is using the might and power of the office to attack Biglaw firms and the rule of law. It’s pretty chilling stuff that is...
DOJ Scores Spectacular Own Goal In NY Congestion Pricing Case
Last night at roughly 9 p.m., thousands of very online lawyers had a sympathetic panic attack. The precipitating event was a litigation memo thoroughly rubbishing the Department of Transportation’s attack on New York’s congestion pricing plan which was inadvertently...
Sky High Turnover In The General Counsel Role
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to analysis by leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates, how many Fortune 500 companies appointed a new General Counsel in 2024? Hint: Turnover in the GC position was at its...
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Judge Turns Insurance Dispute In To Navel-Gazing Enterprise — See Also
Is This A Judicial Opinion Or Freshman Philosophy Hour?: Next up, a hamburger contract breach that asks how many angels can dance on the head of a pin? Signs Before The Fall: Both Kirkland and Simpson lined Trump associated lobbyist’s pockets before they knelt....
Georgetown Law Offers 50% LL.M. Tuition Reduction to Former Government Lawyers
Tuition will be cut in half for lawyers, formerly in government service, who received a J.D. from a U.S.-accredited law school. Tuition will be cut in half for lawyers, formerly in government service, who received a J.D. from a U.S.-accredited law...
Kirkland Acts on 20 UK and European KKR Mandates in 2025, Worth $10B
The firm, which has once again topped the latest AmLaw 100 ranking, has secured a series of sub-one billion dollar U.K. and European deals for the private equity giant. The firm, which has once again topped the latest AmLaw 100 ranking, has secured a series of...
Alexander DeGance Barnett: A New Chapter
Alexander DeGance Barnett: A New Chapter By Dan Baldwin Consistently rated one of Jacksonville’s Best Employment Law Firms by Best U.S. News and Best Lawyers, Alexander DeGance Barnett has reason to celebrate, but this year the firm not only celebrates the anniversary...
ABA Files Suit Against Administration’s $3.2M Cuts in Funding, Forcing Mass Layoffs
In a lawsuit, the American Bar Association claimed it lost nearly $69 million in obligated federal and cooperative-agreement funds, forcing the organization to lay off more than 300 staff members and field officers across its programs. In a lawsuit, the American...
2025 First Coast Women in Law
Home Special Issue 2025 First Coast Women in Law By Attorney at Law Magazine April 24, 2025 Table of Contents Attorney at Law Magazine First Coast is pleased to present its annual Women in Law special issue, featuring the 2025 First Coast Women in Law. These...
Legal Industry Calls to Protect Rule of Law Swell
Outcries from attorneys and judges rebuking President Donald Trump's actions and seeking to preserve the rule of law have intensified in recent weeks. Outcries from attorneys and judges rebuking President Donald Trump's actions and seeking to preserve the rule...
Alina Fernandez: Real-World Problem Solving
AALM: When did you first know you wanted to become an attorney? AF: I’ve wanted to be an attorney for as long as I can remember. Much to my parents’ delight, I turned every conversation into a mini trial, always questioning, needing a solid answer to my endless...
The Value of Expert Witness Testimony from a Substance Use Professional in Criminal Court
Expert witness testimony plays a crucial role in both family and criminal court cases, especially when substance use disorders (SUDs) are involved. Courts often struggle with evaluating the impact of substance use on parenting, criminal behavior and rehabilitation...
Kathryn Stanfill’s Vision for JWLA: The Decisions that Define Us
As the incoming president of the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association (JWLA) this summer, Kathryn Stanfill is poised to bring a fresh perspective to the organization. Her chosen theme for her tenure will wrap around “The Decisions that Define Us,” and she is excited...
Lisa Nommensen: Keeping Traditions While Moving Forward
“When we go to law school, we learn that we’re not just attorneys; we’re counselors and that to me is a big part of our work. We invest a lot of valuable time talking clients through complex issues by thoroughly explaining how we will handle each challenge one at a...
Randi Alt: Building Something to Last
Each year, Jacksonville University recognizes a graduate student for their exceptional achievements and leadership. This year, they honored 3L Randi Alt, the editor of the Jacksonville University Law Review, as the Frances Bartlett Kinne Graduate Student Woman of the...
Budget Boosts Spurred by Soaring Risks Are Giving GCs Rare Opportunity to Be Bold
“It's a unique moment for legal, said Catherine Kemnitz, Axiom's chief strategy officer. “I don't think I've seen many other times where the legal function has been so front and center. " “It's a unique moment for legal, said Catherine Kemnitz, Axiom's chief...
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Ban on Trans Service Members
"The district court's injunction cannot be squared with the substantial deference that the Department's professional military judgments are owed," U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer wrote. "The district court's injunction cannot be squared with the substantial...
Susman Godfrey Seeks Summary Judgment in Suit Fighting Trump Executive Order
On the same day the Houston-founded trial firm Susman Godfrey filed a motion seeking the summary judgment and permanent injunctive relief from the executive order signed by President Donald Trump, the administration filed a motion to dismiss the suit. On the...
Call for Nominations: New Jersey Legal Awards 2025
New Jersey Law Journal seeks nominations for great attorneys deserving of recognition in the state New Jersey Law Journal seeks nominations for great attorneys deserving of recognition in the state
D.C. Adopts Duty of Technology Competence for Lawyers, But Takes A Different Approach
In my continuing quest to track the states that have adopted the ethical duty of technology competence for lawyers, there is now another jurisdiction to add to the list: the District of Columbia. On April 7, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals approved a variety...
Paula Preziosi Brice: Building a Framework
AALM: What experiences led you to pursue a career in the law? PPB: Since I was a child, I always knew I wanted to practice law. Growing up as the youngest of seven children, I learned how to navigate conflict, speak up for myself, and hold my own. This laid the...
‘Texas 2-Step:’ Plaintiff Lawyers Bemoan Rising Strategy
“It's just very sad for them because I have conversations with them quite frequently saying, Please, please hang in there. I think eventually we're going to get there, but you got to just be patient.' And it's really difficult to keep saying you have to be patient...
A Less Common But Conspicuous Mistake: Who or Whom Came Up With This?
Teddy Snyder | Even if you never utter “whom” or “whomever” aloud, you need to use it correctly in your writing. The post A Less Common But Conspicuous Mistake: Who or Whom Came Up With This? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.To...
Trump Targets Higher Education Accreditation, Calling ABA Diversity Standards ‘Unlawful’
The order directs the secretary of education to hold higher education accreditors, including the American Bar Association, accountable through “denial, monitoring, suspension or termination of accreditation recognition, for accreditors' poor performance or violations...
U.S. News Ranks The Best Law Schools For Getting Biglaw Jobs (2025)
Rankings season is officially upon us, and this time around, even U.S. News & World Report has rolled out additional rankings on top of their influential law school rankings. Given that a legal education can land the average law school graduate in up to six...
Biglaw Brings In Big Bucks
We’ve got key financial data from the top law firms and the takeaway is that it’s good to be a big firm. The Am Law 100 this year revealed that more and more firms have joined the super rich and things look bright for Biglaw. Unless someone triggers a global...
Donna Adelson’s Attempt To Disqualify Judge Fails
It is pretty hard to get a judge off of a high-profile trial. It isn’t impossible — Young Thug managed to get Judge Glanville removed from his case — but that followed some extraordinary events. Barring something going extremely wrong, you’d be hard pressed to get a...
Trump Won’t Try To Illegally Fire Powell: He’ll Let The Fed Save The Economy Then Take Credit
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)I wonder how many times Donald Trump will say something that massively moves the stock market only to say the exact opposite thing a few days (or hours) later, spurring a massive market recovery. Perhaps traders will eventually...
Why The IRS Went Through 4 Acting Commissioners In 3 Months
On the first day of President Donald Trump’s second term, then IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel resigned. IRS commissioners by law serve five-year terms although customarily they step down sometime during their fourth year. It is also common for IRS commissioners to stay...
SCOTUSblog Gets Gobbled Up By Right-Leaning Media
If you’ve been following the financial and legal woes of SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein, you probably assumed that legal media institution’s independence wasn’t long for this world. Earlier today, Ben Mullin of the New York Times reported that the right-wing,...
California Bar Reveals It Used AI For Exam Questions, Because Of Course It Did
Unaware that you’re supposed to rip the band-aid off all at once, the embattled officials behind the California Bar Exam decided they hadn’t had enough of the non-stop cavalcade of disastrous headlines about February’s exam, so they just casually threw out there that...
Recent Law School Graduates Set ‘Record-High’ Employment Rate
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Despite initial concerns that the Class of 2024 employment outcomes might be impacted by an anticipated contraction in the market and increased size of the graduating class, the percentage of recent law school...
Hiring In This Practice Area Has Seen A Sharp Decline
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Firm Prospects’ 2025 Q1 Lateral Hiring Trends Report, hiring in which practice area saw the most dramatic decline over the last four quarters? Hint: Despite the continued business in this...
Good Luck Finding New Talent! — See Also
Law Students Refuse To Work For Capitulating Firms: Resistance matters at every level. Want To Make Sure Your Law School Investment Pays Off?: These are the top law schools for Biglaw employment prospects! Donna Adelson Tries To Get Judge Disqualified: Didn’t work,...
Announcing the Finalists for the 2025 California Legal Awards
The awards celebrate the achievements of lawyers and companies based in the Golden State leading technology, innovation and the profession as a whole. The awards celebrate the achievements of lawyers and companies based in the Golden State leading technology,...
In Wilmer Executive Order Case, Judge Indicates It Could Be ‘Weeks’ Before Decision, Calls EO ‘Retaliatory’
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon called the Wilmer executive order "retaliatory" during a hearing on Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon called the Wilmer executive order "retaliatory" during a hearing on Wednesday.
EU Hits Apple and Meta With Multi-Million Euro Fines Under Digital Markets Act
The investigations into the tech giants' compliance have been highly anticipated ever since the European Commission missed its deadline last month, prompting concerns that Brussels officials were afraid of U.S. retaliation. The investigations into the tech...
Amici to Del. Supreme Court: Upholding Challenge to Musk Compensation Would Upend Majority Shareholder Rights
Six amicus curiae briefs have been filed in the appeal of the case that overturned Elon Musk's compensation package at Tesla, all urging the Delaware Supreme Court to find in favor of the car manufacturer, its "superstar CEO" and the majority of its...
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Dispute Over Historic Church Bell Tower ‘Collapse’ Moves Forward Against Insurer, Judge Rules
How many fallen bricks constitute a building collapse? A historic Boston-area church and its insurer are currently in a legal battle to find out. How many fallen bricks constitute a building collapse? A historic Boston-area church and its insurer are currently...
Comp for LegalZoom’s Top Lawyer Rockets to Nearly $15M
The provider of legal services to small businesses rewarded Nicole Miller for sticking around amid the departures of the CEO, COO and CTO. The provider of legal services to small businesses rewarded Nicole Miller for sticking around amid the departures of the...
DOJ Defends Perkins Coie Executive Order in Latest Hearing
In a court hearing, Judge Beryl Howell sharply questioned the DOJ on the nuances and context of President Trump's executive order against Perkins Coie. In a court hearing, Judge Beryl Howell sharply questioned the DOJ on the nuances and context of President...
Supreme Court Seems Likely to Let Lawsuit Challenging California’s Pro-EV Rules Proceed
The justices seemed to agree that fuel producers are harmed by—and should therefore be able to challenge—an EPA waiver that paved the way for California's strict vehicle emissions standards. The justices seemed to agree that fuel producers are harmed by—and...
Aiming for Accuracy, Group Launches Legal AI Adoption Index; Invites Law Firms and Legal Teams to Self-Report
A newly launched independent initiative aims to develop an accurate, holistic and transparent index of AI adoption among law firms, in-house legal departments, and individual legal professionals. Called the AI Adoption Index, the organization says its aim is to bring...
Marcus Floyd from MigrationMasters.com Achieves Universal Migrator Gold Consultant Certification
Marcus Floyd, of MigrationMasters.com, has earned the Universal Migrator Gold Consultant Certification, further establishing his position as a leading expert in legal technology migrations. Already a Clio certified consultant and NetDocuments certified consultant,...
Border Searches and Your Ethical Obligations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), along with foreign ports of entry, have authority to search electronic devices including mobile phones, cameras, computers, and other electronic devices during the inspection process. Lawyers traveling abroad must be mindful...
Eve Says Its New AI Reasoning Mode Can Perform Senior-Level Work for Plaintiffs’ Lawyers
Eve, an AI platform for plaintiffs’ law firms, is today introducing an AI Reasoning Mode that it says can perform complex legal analysis through sophisticated step-by-step reasoning capabilities, on a par with a senior-level lawyer. The company describes its Reasoning...
Midsized Law Firms Increasingly See AI and Interconnected Technology as Critical for Future Success, New Survey Finds
An overwhelming 87% of professionals in midsized law firms view investing in cutting-edge technology as critical for their firm’s future, with expectations for AI’s value growing significantly, according to the 2025 US Midsize Law Firm Priorities Report, released...
Here’s What You Need to Know About Being a Freelance Lawyer
It's an ideal time to launch a career as a freelance lawyer, but is it right for you? The post Here’s What You Need to Know About Being a Freelance Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Thanks to modern technology and the freedom...
GCs And Legal Ops: The View From Both Perspectives
Are general counsel and legal operations professionals talking past each other? On the latest “Adventures in Legal Tech” podcast, host Jared Correia is joined by Stephanie Corey of UpLevel Ops and L Suite General Counsel Shaun Sethna, who weigh in on these...
Mark Your Calendar: National Law Day Of Action
To say the legal industry is under an unprecedented attack right now is almost a quaint understatement. Judges are being threatened with impeachment for doing their jobs. Biglaw firms are being hit with likely unconstitutional executive orders designed to extract a...
Rachel Cohen, Former Skadden Associate, To Be Honored For Condemning Trump’s Assault On The Rule Of Law
(Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)With the rule of law being bent to its maximum capacity under the Trump administration, many lawyers find themselves unable to do anything but watch the situation unfold, slack jawed with confusion about how this could possibly...
Biglaw Captured Almost Half Of All Legal Spend Last Year
While everyone was busy doomscrolling… everything, Biglaw quietly tightened its grip on the legal market. Again. If you were wondering how almost half the Am Law 100 now qualify as “super rich”, look no further than the newly dropped 2025 CounselLink Trends Report....
Healthcare Companies Screwed Over So Many People That It’s Hard To Find Luigi Mangione A Neutral Jury
(Photo by Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images)You’ve heard about Luigi Mangione? Of course you have — his likeness has been all over your Twitter feed, Saturday Night Live, and those Altar Candles that were in vogue for a little while. And while that shared knowledge base...
DOJ Makes Up Fake Supreme Court Quote About Deportation Hoping No One Notices
The United States Department of Justice continues its effort to keep Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia in an El Salvadoran slave camp even though they’ve already admitted in front of multiple tribunals up to and including the Supreme Court that he was deported in error....
‘There Are A Lot Of Fears’: Law Schools Are Getting Really Anxious About Trump’s Stranglehold On The Rule Of Law
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I think [the legal community is] worried that there’s going to be a loss of independence. People worry that they won’t be able to say certain things, that lawyers won’t be...
An AI-Assisted Look At Four New Surveys On AI Adoption In Law: How Do They Compare? Differ?
The post An AI-Assisted Look At Four New Surveys On AI Adoption In Law: How Do They Compare? Differ? appeared first on Above the Law.Over the last six weeks or so, four separate surveys have come out, all reporting on generative AI adoption within the legal...
These Supreme Court Justices Have The Money
(Image via Getty) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which two Supreme Court justices have appeared on U.S. currency? Hint: Neither bill is currently in circulation, but justices have appeared on the $500 and $10,000 bill. See the...
It’s An Honor, Really — See Also
Rachel Cohen Honored For Standing Up To Skadden For The Rule Of Law: Now that’s a line for the resume! It’s Like Saying “I Do” To The Rule Of Law: Check out Lawyers for Good Government’s National Law Day of Action! DOJ Makes Another “Administrative Error”: DOJ’s...
Davis Polk Advises in Trump Media Crypto Deal
The firm will advise the parties on the “development and launch of various ETF products. The firm will advise the parties on the “development and launch of various ETF products.
‘Time for Someone to Write Like That’: Takeaways From 4th Circuit’s Searing Abrego Garcia Opinion
“Philosophically, I guarantee you that federal judges all across the country—with exceptions of course—their hearts were warmed by Judge Wilkinson's opinion because the judiciary has been getting the hell beaten out of it by this administration, said former U.S....
IRS Brain Drain Could Undermine Enforcement, Tax Experts Warn
“Even if one believes that taxes should be lower or simpler, we need a strong IRS to administer whatever code exists for fairness, fraud prevention, collecting lawful revenue, said tax law professor Bridget Crawford. “And so weakening the IRS really undermines the...
New York Judge Hits Pause on CFTC KuCoin Deal
"More broadly, the stay is consistent with the [Commodity Futures Trading Commission's] current policy of not pursuing purely regulatory violations under the Commodity Exchange Act without evidence of willful disregard," said Lene Powell, a senior legal analyst at...
Farella Braun + Martel Founder Frank Farella Dies at 95
Farella founded the three-lawyer law firm—then named Elke, Farella and Braun—with Tom Elke and Jerry Braun, his former classmates at Stanford Law, in San Francisco in 1962. Farella founded the three-lawyer law firm—then named Elke, Farella and Braun—with Tom...
Holland & Knight, Barnes, and Holtzman Vogel Made Six-Figure Contributions to Trump’s Inauguration Fund
Trump's inaugural committee received $150,000 from Holland & Knight, while Barnes & Thornburg and Holtzman Vogel each gave $100,000. Trump's inaugural committee received $150,000 from Holland & Knight, while Barnes & Thornburg and Holtzman Vogel...
‘We’re Stronger When We Act Together’: Legal Leaders Urge Unified Response to Challenges to Rule of Law
“Every firm that fights will win, said Illan Maazel, name partner at Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel. “To the law firms that did capitulate: it's not too late to change your mind. “Every firm that fights will win, said Illan Maazel, name partner...
February Bar Exam Used Recycled, AI-Generated Questions
A spokesperson for the California Supreme Court said justices did not learn that the state bar had relied on artificial intelligence to write some of the February exam questions until they saw an email sent to applicants Monday night. A spokesperson for the...
A&O Shearman Makes First Promotions Since Merger Completion
The firm has promoted 33 lawyers to its partnership, spanning 16 different offices throughout 11 countries. The firm has promoted 33 lawyers to its partnership, spanning 16 different offices throughout 11 countries.
Supreme Court Appears Poised to Exempt Religious Students From LGBTQ ‘Storybooks’
"What is the big deal about allowing them to opt out of this," Justice Samuel Alito Jr. asked a lawyer representing Montgomery County, Maryland, over its policy against allowing religious students to opt out of hearing books with LGBTQ themes and...
High Stakes and Higher Hurdles: The New Reality for US Visa Applicants
With respect to existing legal immigration programs, President Trump and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller have consistently touted the need for increased vetting and setting stricter standards for visa applicants. For visa applicants, this is an important moment...
‘Obedience Supersedes All Else’: Adams Prosecutors Call Out DOJ in Resignation
“Serving in the Southern District of New York has been an honor, the now-former Assistant U.S. Attorneys Celia Cohen, Andrew Rohrbach and Derek Wikstrom wrote. “There is no greater privilege than to work for an institution whose mandate is to do the right thing, the...
Dallas Jury Hits X Corp With $105M Verdict
VidStream won a more than $105 million jury verdict against Twitter, now known as X Corp., over infringement of its video technology patents. A federal jury in Dallas has awarded over $105 million to VidStream LLC, in a patent infringement lawsuit against social...
Growing Chorus of Law School Faculty, Leadership Speaking Out Against Threats to Rule of Law
“I think [the legal community is] worried that there's going to be a loss of independence, said retired Judge Jeremy Fogel, executive director of the Berkeley Judicial Institute. “There are a lot of fears. “I think [the legal community is] worried that there's...
Which Legal AI Vendors Have the Highest Customer Satisfaction? New Survey Reveals the Top 15
How satisfied are customers of legal AI companies? That question was put to attendees at the Strategic Knowledge & Innovation Legal Leaders Summit, or SKILLS, and the results are now in. The SKILLS Summit, held March 27, 2025, in New York, brought together...
As Pool of Law Firm Associates Shrinks, GCs Rethink How—and Whom—They Hire
“General counsel are definitely rethinking their recruitment strategies. As fewer fifth-year associates are available, the future of recruitment will evolve," said Pamela Salling, a managing director at Major, Lindsey & Africa. “General counsel are...
Seventh, Ninth Court Rulings Tighten Reach of Federal Video Privacy Protection Act
The VPPA may be nearly four-decades old and video-rental stores largely a thing of the past, but the rise of online content, streaming services and ancillary activities has brought with it frequent litigation based on the VPPA. The key challenge in these litigations...
Sneak Peek at the 2025 Go-To Law Schools: Big Law Nos. 41-50
Here's a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2024 graduates to associate jobs at the largest 100 law firms. Here's a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2024 graduates to associate jobs at the largest...
Brightflag Announces New Spend- and Matter-Management Capabilities for Corporate Legal Teams
Brightflag, a company that provides spend and matter management software for corporate legal departments, today announced the addition of a number of new features, all aimed at enhancing how inhouse teams manage their work and spending. The new capabilities — some...
Litera Sweetens Peppermint Acquisition through Strategic Support Partnership with Harbor
Following its February acquisition of UK-based Peppermint Technology, Litera today announced an expanded partnership with Harbor, a provider of expert services to the legal industry, to provide law firms with implementation and support services for Peppermint’s CX365...
Law School Faculty, Leadership Express Growing Concerns Over Threats to Rule of Law
“I think [the legal community is] worried that there's going to be a loss of independence, said retired Judge Jeremy Fogel, executive director of the Berkeley Judicial Institute. “There are a lot of fears. “I think [the legal community is] worried that there's...
Time Management Methods for Lawyers and the Duty of Diligence: Prioritizing with Purpose
Ask the Experts at 2Civility.org: How should I balance priorities when everything for everyone seems to be a “top priority”? The post Time Management Methods for Lawyers and the Duty of Diligence: Prioritizing with Purpose appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for...
‘We Don’t Know What Is Being Alleged’: Ozempic Defendants Argue Plaintiffs’ Master Complaint Is Too Vague
During oral arguments, the defendants contended that the plaintiffs could not support their allegations that Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly's marketing materials misled consumers and their physicians about the safety and efficacy of their drugs. During oral...
Law Professors, Retired Judges Blast Trump Memos Targeting National Security Experts
"No matter one's party or politics, every American should reject the notion that the awesome power of the presidency can be used to pursue individual vendettas," a group of law professors, former prosecutors, retired judges and other legal professionals wrote in an...
Former Justice Breyer Thinks Marco Rubio And Pam Bondi Can Be Held In Criminal Contempt For Defying Court Orders
(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)There was a sense of optimism concerning the amount of havoc Donald and Co. could feasibly bring about before something would give and regulate their behavior. As early as February of this year, Justice Sonia Sotomayor shared...