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Adapting to AI: Strategic Change Management for Law Firms
Gene Commander lays out the change management principles firm leaders can use to redefine how they deliver value, develop talent and shape workplace culture in the age of AI. The post Adapting to AI: Strategic Change Management for Law Firms appeared first on...
Associates Are On the Front Lines of AI Use. For Those Opting In, Promise Trumps Fear
A number of associates who are rolling up their sleeves told Law.com that legal AI has been a benefit to their work—a counterpoint to Law.com data revealing that many midlevels view technology replacing humans as the biggest threat to their jobs. A number of...
When Facial Recognition Is Only a Lead: Build the Record
People v. Torres offers a timely New York reminder: An algorithmic candidate and a witness identification are different events, and litigators should be able to reconstruct both. People v. Torres offers a timely New York reminder: An algorithmic candidate and a...
Quinn Emanuel’s ‘Work From Anywhere’ Policy Scaled Back
In December 2021, as the rest of Biglaw started trying to figure out how to forge a post-COVID hybrid work schedule to get folks back in the office, Quinn Emanuel went the other way. Every U.S. lawyer, “from first-year associates to partners,” could work from anywhere...
This Biglaw Co-Founder’s Side Project Was Engineering A Revolution
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! In the early 1900s, a founding partner of which Wall Street law firm was hired by French investors desperate to recoup their losses on a failed canal project and ran one of the most audacious lobbying...
Trump Propaganda Ads Outlast Court Order Thanks To One Unopened Email — See Also
DOJ’s Excuse For Violating Judge’s Order On Trump Propaganda Ads? Unread email. Quinn Makes A Few Changes: Quinn Emanuel’s work from anywhere policy is a popular perk, but it’s now got a few more restrictions. Ho Goes Style Over Substance: James Ho complains that even...
Before Someone Takes Your Name
Most businesses serious about protecting a brand seek federal trademark registration. But there is another form of registration that is often overlooked – registering the trademark with the state where the business operates. Why bother with a state registration when...
State Trademark Registration: Before Someone Takes Your Name
Most businesses serious about protecting a brand seek federal trademark registration. But there is another form of registration that is often overlooked – registering the trademark with the state where the business operates. Why bother with a state registration when...
Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Some Wear Judicial Robes
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. There were people walking by on the sidewalk, and they were completely ignoring this situation that was going on. That’s why I jumped out of the car. Maybe that’s just how they roll in New York, but I’m not...
AI And Front-End Loading: The Highest And Best Use
I spent a good part of my professional life trying lawsuits. So when I saw the recent AI Guide for Litigators from the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) and ILTA, I paid attention. I’ve generally found TRI’s work to be insightful. It is typically free of thinly...
ChatGPT’s Anti-Trump Slogans
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Former Chicago Mayor and Democratic strategist Rahm Emanuel summarized Donald Trump’s presidency with the alliterative phrase: “Greed, grievance, and grandeur.” House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries uses a different alliterative...
A Biglaw Firm With A Heart: This New Parental Leave Policy Deserves Applause
A stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is every new parent’s worst nightmare. Your baby has finally arrived, but instead of bringing your little one home, you’re watching doctors and nurses provide specialized medical care, hoping for good news and...
Uber Clears Standing Hurdle in RICO Suit Against Simon & Simon, Medical Providers
The court ruled that insurance payments doesn't strip Uber of its ability to seek damages for an alleged fraudulent injury-claims scheme. The court ruled that insurance payments doesn't strip Uber of its ability to seek damages for an alleged fraudulent...
Snell & Wilmer Adds Litigation, Investigations, and Trials Group in Seattle and Portland
SEATTLE, WA—Snell & Wilmer announced that Kelsey Shewbert, Mariana Bacil Williams, and Jennifer Jamison have joined the firm’s Litigation, Investigations, and Trials group. Their arrivals complete the addition of a team from HWS Law Group, following the recent...
What Axiom’s Budget Study Reveals About The Next Generation Of In-House Legal
Budget season isn’t just about numbers. It’s about the choices shaping the future of the legal department. Watch the on-demand replay of “Summer’s Over. Budget Season Begins,” a moderated discussion launching the 2027 In-House Legal Budget series. Drawing on research...
Benjamin Schenk Appointed to Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in Landmark Chat GPT Product Liability Litigation
SAN DIEGO, CA—Benjamin Schenk, a partner with The Schenk Law Firm, has been appointed by the San Francisco Superior Court to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in In re ChatGPT Product Liability Cases, Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding (JCCP) No. 5431 – a...
Reed Smith Names Chris Sheaffer Global Chair of Private Equity Group
NEW YORK, NY—Reed Smith today announced that Christopher M. Sheaffer has been named global chair of its Private Equity Group, as the firm continues significant investment in its global private equity and broader private capital capabilities. Sheaffer, a partner in New...
Trump Administration Blows Through Court Order On Propaganda Ads Because Nobody Checked Their Email
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop running the Department of Homeland Security’s taxpayer-funded ode to Donald Trump, immediately. The administration then managed to violate that order within hours because, according to its own lawyers,...
Where Am I Now? A Legal Tech Evangelist Checks In
Ed. note: Please welcome Joe Borstein, partner at Baretz+Brunelle and co-founder of LexFusion, back to the pages of Above the Law. In this new series, he and his colleagues at B+B will share their thoughts on trends they’re seeing across the legal industry. Check out...
Content Refresh Strategy: How To Update Old Posts For New Wins
One of the most cost-effective techniques for ensuring your website stays relevant in search results and AI answers is to “refresh” existing content by updating posts that are more than a few months old. Because updating “old” blog posts typically takes less time and...
Alison Gladowsky Joins Rivkin Radler’s Expanding Trusts & Estates Group
UNIONDALE, NY––Rivkin Radler Managing Partner Barry Levy announced that Alison Gladowsky, an accomplished attorney with more than 20 years of experience, has joined the firm’s Expanding Trusts & Estates Group as counsel in its Uniondale office. Alison Gladowsky...
‘A Second Betrayal’?: 10 Lawsuits Accuse Plaintiffs’ Firms Behind $600M Norfolk Settlement of Malpractice
Among the firms named in the lawsuits are Grant & Eisenhofer, Morgan & Morgan and Motley Rice, who represented hundreds of residents and businesses impacted by the 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Among the firms named in the lawsuits are Grant...
‘No More Than An Ordinary Copyright Case’: Third Circuit Unseals Its Opinion In Thomson Reuters Case Against ROSS
The post ‘No More Than An Ordinary Copyright Case’: Third Circuit Unseals Its Opinion In Thomson Reuters Case Against ROSS appeared first on Above the Law.Perhaps this is the way the case will end, not with a bang but a whimper.With apologies to T. S. Eliot, that was...
Legora and Laurel Partner to Enable Automatic Time Capture; Will Later Develop Measures of Legora’s Value to Firms
Legal professionals will now be able to automatically record the time they spend working in the legal AI platform Legora, as the result of a new partnership with the AI timekeeping platform Laurel. With this partnership, the companies announced today, Laurel will turn...
Overworked and Overlooked – How Work Allocation Shapes Associate Retention and Firm Performance
Join us to explore how better resource management helps law firms balance workloads, improve staffing decisions, and strengthen associate development and retention Join us to explore how better resource management helps law firms balance workloads, improve...
LVMH And Kering Refresh Their Model Protection Guidelines
The post LVMH And Kering Refresh Their Model Protection Guidelines appeared first on Above the Law.The post LVMH And Kering Refresh Their Model Protection Guidelines appeared first on Above the Law.
Former Big Law M&A Lawyer Launches useABI, an AI ‘Associate’ That Produces Deal Docs Without Prompting
A former mergers-and-acquisitions lawyer at Greenberg Traurig today launched useABI, a legal AI platform for M&A lawyers that is designed to function not as just another AI assistant but as something closer to a working member of a deal team. “With useABI, an...
Morning Docket: 10.13.26
* Trump wants the Supreme Court to bring back his bonkers RICO suit against Hillary Clinton. [CNN] * Former Sheppard Mullin paralegal launches class action over data breach. [ABA Journal] * The Trump administration’s gutting of career civil service protections sets up...
In First Major Release Since PayChex Acquisition, SixFifty Launches Agentic HR Compliance Feature
Last year, this blog broke the news that the payroll and human resources company PayChex had acquired the employment law compliance and documentation company SixFifty, which had previously been owned by the Silicon Valley law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati...
Are You a Grammar Snob?
Get to the Point! Many lawyers pride themselves on their mastery of language. They don’t hesitate to correct others. Some common usages are actually OK, says Teddy Snyder, but seem to draw grammar snobs’ ire nonetheless. The post Are You a Grammar Snob? appeared first...
Watch Him As He Goes — See Generally
Foo Fighting: Dave Grohl dedicated “My Hero” to “my new friend Jack” at the Power to the People festival while wearing an Iowa Hawkeyes shirt. Meanwhile, Eric Schmitt is still trying to figure out how he got so humiliated. Trump Fails Again: South African jurist and...
Spirit Law Partners Expands Statewide Presence with New Tallahassee and Palm Beach Offices
CORAL GABLES, FL—Spirit Law Partners has opened new offices in Tallahassee and Palm Beach, strengthening its position at the center of Florida’s legislative and regulatory landscape. Located at 201 South Monroe Street, 2nd Floor Tallahassee, FL 32301 and 7050 W...
Debra L. Weiss Elected to Meagher + Geer’s Management Committee
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Meagher + Geer announced that partner Debra L. Weiss has been elected to serve on the firm’s Management Committee for a five-year term. Weiss is a member of the firm’s Employment Practice Group and has nearly 30 years of experience representing...
Dilworth Paxson Expands New York Office With Insurance Team
NEW YORK, NY—Dilworth Paxson LLP announced today that Stephen M. Lazare, Yale Glazer and Andrew M. Premisler have joined the firm in its Insurance Services Group, expanding the firm’s capabilities in complex coverage counseling and litigation. The team joins Dilworth...
Littler Adds Cayla Witty as Special Counsel to Las Vegas Office
LAS VEGAS, NV—Littler has continued the strategic expansion of its Las Vegas office with the addition of Cayla Witty as special counsel. Her arrival follows the recent addition of Shareholder Suzanne Martin and reflects the firm’s continued investment in Nevada. With...
Jones Foster Establishes Complex Trial Team, Appoints Shareholder Steven J. Rothman as Chair
WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Steven J. Rothman, a shareholder at Jones Foster in West Palm Beach and a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial attorney for more than 25 years, has been appointed chair of the firm’s Complex Trial Team, a dedicated group of skilled trial...
Troutman Pepper Locke Grows Health Care and Life Sciences Litigation Practice
PHILADELPHIA, PA—Troutman Pepper Locke has strengthened its Health Care and Life Sciences Litigation Practice Group with the addition of partners Andreas Ringstad in Philadelphia and Debra Schreck in New York. Their arrivals deepen the firm’s bench across mass tort...
Blank Rome Welcomes New Litigation Associate Jacob R. Schmidt in Princeton
PRINCETON, NJ—Blank Rome LLP announced that Jacob R. Schmidt has joined the firm’s Princeton office as an associate in the General Litigation group. The group also recently welcomed associate Alexander J. Halaska. Jacob joins Blank Rome from Brown & Connery, LLP....
Danielle Pascale Joins Thompson Coburn to Counsel Institutions on Misconduct Prevention, Investigations and Defense
NEW YORK, NY—Danielle Pascale, a trial lawyer and former Deputy Bureau Chief with more than two decades of experience in high-stakes matters involving allegations of abuse and misconduct, has joined Thompson Coburn LLP as a partner in its New York office. Most...
How I Founded a Law Firm: ‘Establish Your Reputation Long Before You Open,’ Says Jeremy Ben-David of Caldera Law
"Develop relationships and establish your reputation long before you open your doors. Great lawyers do not necessarily become successful founders. Running a law firm is ultimately about people: clients, colleagues, and referral sources." "Develop relationships...
3rd Circuit Rules For Thomson Reuters In Its Copyright Fight Against Legal Research Startup ROSS
Yesterday I noted that the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had issued an opinion in the long-running copyright battle between Thomson Reuters and the now-shuttered AI legal research company ROSS Intelligence, but that the opinion was sealed and not viewable by the...
Ken Crutchfield: Taking BigLaw Private? The Implications Of Kirkland’s Decision To Stop Disclosing Financials
Kirkland & Ellis made headlines again when it stated it will no longer disclose financial information to The American Lawyer magazine and other media after 2026. Firm leadership said financial disclosures could put too much focus on quantitative metrics over the...
What If You Treated Rest and Recovery As an Investment in Your Law Firm?
Skipping rest doesn't eliminate the need for it—it compounds into operational debt. Karen Skinner explains how burnout and presenteeism are costing your firm real money, and how micro-recovery protects your bottom line. The post What If You Treated Rest and Recovery...
A New Strategic Framework in the AI Era: Mapping Future Business Models of Law
Pathways: The Future of the Business of Law 2040—developed in partnership by Law.com, the TLTF Fund, Harvey and leaders across the industry—pressure-tested the legal industry business model and developed a map that allows organizations to have more agency over the...
Meta Asks New Mexico Judge to Award No More Than $1.53B in Civil Penalties
The damages figure posited in Meta's brief was nearly $2 billion less than the maximum that had been suggested by its attorneys at a hearing. The brief was filed with Judge Francis Mathew, who is calculating penalties under New Mexico law after the Cambridge Analytica...
Nobel Prize Winner Roasts Trump — See Also
After The Cornell 7, It’s Time To Hold Bystanders And Enablers Accountable: Accountability can’t begin and end with the perpetrator(s). No Nobel Peace Prize For Trump: Instead, it went to a human rights lawyer, who made sure to crack a joke about Trump when she heard...
Pa. Supreme Court Rejects Petition to Extend Stay on Regulating Games of Skill
A bipartisan group of state legislators requested an additional 120 days before the ruling would go into effect on Oct. 14, seeking additional time to advance legislation regulating the newly-defined gambling devices. A bipartisan group of state legislators...
Tennessee Supreme Court Expands Bar Exam Eligibility
The Tennessee Supreme Court has expanded bar eligibility by creating a pathway for additional law school accreditors reducing the state's reliance on ABA accreditation. The Tennessee Supreme Court has expanded bar eligibility by creating a pathway for additional...
Cybersecurity Experts To Hospital Leaders: Think Beyond Traditional Disaster-Recovery Planning
The post Cybersecurity Experts To Hospital Leaders: Think Beyond Traditional Disaster-Recovery Planning appeared first on Above the Law.As healthcare organizations increasingly lean on connected technology, hospital leaders need to think beyond traditional...
The Prosecution That Defined An Era — And A Genre
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Over eight years as a Los Angeles deputy district attorney, Vincent Bugliosi won 105 of his 106 felony jury trials, including all 21 of his murder cases. But one prosecution made him famous, a case...
Biglaw Firm Will Pay Associates To Be Bad At AI For A While (100 Hours, To Be Precise)
There’s a chasm between understanding how to ask the free version of ChatGPT to punch up your emails and building a useful AI workflow. A couple weeks ago, I went to a conference with a panel titled “The Attorney’s Guide to AI” that was supposed to open lawyers’ eyes...
The Money Mistakes High-Earning Lawyers Don’t See Coming
Getty ImagesIn a recent conversation with Niraj Chhabra, managing director of SideBar Advisors, I explored a problem that surprises a lot of successful attorneys: earning a high income is not the same thing as building real wealth. What Niraj brought to the...
Human Rights Lawyer Wins Nobel Peace Prize, Offers Trump A Consolation Roast
Donald Trump wanted a Nobel Peace Prize. Instead, the honor went to a lawyer who has spent decades defending international law. Naturally, he’s taking the loss as well as could be expected. As reported by NBC News, South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay won the...
Legal Challenge Could Derail Trump Administration’s Livestreamed Firing-Squad Execution Plans
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It frankly might outlast the current administration, and who knows if the next one will have the same penchant for executions. — Eugene R. Fidell, a visiting lecturer at Yale Law School who specializes in...
Sometimes Informal Settlement Conferences Are Better Than Mediations
Mediation is one of the most useful tools lawyers have for resolving disputes before trial. In many matters, bringing in a neutral can help parties evaluate their positions more realistically and break through an impasse that counsel cannot overcome themselves....
Arthur Chapman Welcomes Attorney Alexis M. Zimmer
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. welcomed Alexis M. Zimmer to our firm. Alexis is an associate in the Construction Practice Group. After earning her J.D., Alexis clerked for the Honorable Judge Nelson Peralta in Hennepin County,...
Miller Johnson Launches Government Solutions Practice
DETROIT, MI—Miller Johnson announced the launch of its Government Solutions practice, designed to help Michigan businesses navigate state and local government matters affecting their operations, investments and growth. The practice will be led by longtime Michigan...
Littler Adds Special Counsel Cayla Witty in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV—Littler has continued the strategic expansion of its Las Vegas office with the addition of Cayla Witty as special counsel. Her arrival follows the recent addition of Shareholder Suzanne Martin and reflects the firm’s continued investment in Nevada. With...
Coffey Modica Launches Military Veterans Disability Benefits Practice Group
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL—Coffey Modica LLP announced the launch of its new Veterans Disability Benefits Practice group. The firm, which typically leads and manages major corporate defense strategies, was encouraged to extend its legal advocacy to America’s great veteran...
WSHC+B Partner Edward G. Guedes Elected President of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers for 2027
MIAMI, FL—Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman (WSHC+B) Partner Edward G. Guedes, Chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group, was elected President of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers for the 2027 calendar year. The Academy is an invitation-only national...
Patterson + Sheridan Adds Of Counsel, Two Associates, Law Clerk and Technical Advisor
HOUSTON, TX— Patterson + Sheridan welcomed of counsel Robert Newman, lateral associate Eric Abada, first-year associate Will Corey, law clerk Mina Giurguis and technical advisor Brian Funk to the firm. Newman holds more than two decades of experience working in...
Venable Foundation Awards More Than $1M to 128 Nonprofits in Its Second Round of 2026 Giving
WASHINGTON, DC—In its second round of gifting this year, the Venable Foundation announced that it has granted $1,175,000 to 128 nonprofits across the United States to support operations, programming and other community-focused initiatives. The grants include $470,000...
Legal Leaders Have Spent Years Building Mentorship Programs. The Data Suggests That Isn’t Enough
Drawing on data and insights from 60 Women, Influence & Power in Law sessions, the findings show that sponsorship, matter allocation and measurable career progression are becoming increasingly critical to retaining and advancing legal talent. Drawing on data...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Replacing Alito on the court? It’s if, not when; Democrats could choose...
Announcing the 2026 New England Legal Awards Winners
These awards recognize those who have made significant contributions to the legal industry and to the New England region. These awards recognize those who have made significant contributions to the legal industry and to the New England region.
Litigation Trends to Watch: Claims Strike at Netflix Surveillance, AI-Driven Menu Prices and Ride-Share Fraud
Netflix is accused of designing features to hook minors and exploit their data. Netflix is accused of designing features to hook minors and exploit their data.
New England Social Impact Winner: Madeleine Rodriguez, Foley Hoag
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Banking and Finance Attorney of the Year: Sean Thornton, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Legal Awards 2026: Q&As With Litigation Departments of the Year Winners
Law.com is proud to recognize these finalists for our 2026 Litigation Departments of the Year awards. Law.com is proud to recognize these finalists for our 2026 Litigation Departments of the Year awards.
New York’s Pied-a-Terre Tax: A Plain-Language Guide for Property Owners and Their Advisers
In the state and local tax (SALT) industry, New York City’s recent pied-a-terre tax has dominated the news. Like many people, I had never heard the phrase “pied-a-terre” or intuitively known what it means. The French phrase essentially translates to “foot on the...
Donald Trump Has Declared All Of You Still Calling It ‘Artificial Intelligence’ Enemies Of The State
He gave you fair warning! Last week, Donald Trump signed a sweeping agreement with big tech leaders to change the name of artificial intelligence — a term that dates back to the 1950s — with his new proposal “super intelligence.” And in a super intelligent move, the...
‘Enablers Will Endlessly Protect Institutions’: The Cornell 7 Case And The Crime Of Looking Away
Most of the coverage of the Cornell 7 has, understandably, focused on the seven. Jane Doe’s civil lawsuit, filed last month, alleges that seven members of Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity drugged her and sexually assaulted her for hours at the frat house in October 2024....
From Biglaw To TV Judge
Rachel Juarez, one of the judges on the syndicated court show Hot Bench, joins me to trace her path from Quinn Emanuel to a solo family law practice to national television, and to explain what it actually takes to run an unscripted courtroom show, including the...
Legal AI Maturity Isn’t About Adoption — It’s About Business Impact
Legal leaders should be asking themselves if AI is making legal a more effective business partner. The legal teams pulling ahead aren't necessarily those deploying the most AI. They're the ones using it to remove friction across the business in ways everyone can...
New England Most Promising Newcomer of the Year: Amanda Cirella, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Outstanding Officiators of the Year: Robert Holzberg, Pullman & Comley
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England M&A Attorney of the Year: Andrew Bonnes, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Legal Innovators & Disrupters Winner: Peter Dreyer, Silver Golub & Teitell
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Legal Awards 2026: Q&As With Rising Stars
Law.com is proud to recognize our 2026 Rising Stars. Law.com is proud to recognize our 2026 Rising Stars.
What ‘The Walking Dead’ Taught Me About Business Development
A few years ago, I walked in on my son watching “The Walking Dead.” He was old enough that I wasn’t upset about it, but I remember looking at the television and thinking, “Seriously? This is what you’re watching?” There were zombies eating people, flesh being ripped...
How I Made Law Firm Leadership: ‘Leadership Has to Be Personal and Responsive,’ Says Skyler Stuckey of Gray Reed
"Real leadership opportunity comes from having a deep understanding of the firm you hope to lead—its history, ideals, and most importantly, its people. Leadership doesn't exist in a vacuum; it has to be personal and responsive to be effective. Without those qualities,...
New England White Collar/Corporate Compliance Department of the Year: Wiggin and Dana
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Products Liability/Mass Torts Department of the Year: DLA Piper
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
Intellectual Property Attorney of the Year: Heather Repicky, Barnes & Thornburg
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England IP Attorney of the Year: Heather Repicky, Barnes & Thornburg
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
Federal Court Says Flock ALPR Database Searches Require A Warrant
On one hand, it’s great to see a ruling like this. On the other hand, it’s not going to set any precedent, not even in its own jurisdiction. But it does push this conversation forward, judicially speaking, which means other cases reliant on ALPR tech have some new...
New England Intellectual Property Department of the Year: Day Pitney
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
In-House Impact: In-House Departments of the Year: Rocket Software Legal Department
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Probate Department of the Year: Wiggin and Dana
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Labor & Employment Department of the Year: Pullman & Comley
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Insurance Department of the Year: Wiggin and Dana
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
In-House Impact: Individual Winner: Christine Panetta, TowerPoint
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Class Actions Department of the Year: Silver Golub & Teitell
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Appellate Litigation Department of the Year: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Arbitration/Mediation Services Department of the Year: Pullman & Comley
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England General Litigation Department of the Year: Hurwitz Sagarin & Slossberg
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
Morning Docket: 10.09.26
* DOJ seeking to indict Cassidy Hutchinson for testifying to the January 6 Committee about the insurrection. Grand jury testimony is supposed to be secret, but it’s the Trump administration so spectacle outweighs. [NBC News] * OpenAI and Anthropic argue that open...
Live from RelFest with Jessica Tseng Hasen
Legal Speak, recorded live, from RelFest Chicago 2026 in Chicago. Legal Speak, recorded live, from RelFest Chicago 2026 in Chicago.
Using Tech to Bolster Client Communications and Relationships
Jim Calloway's tips for using client portals, automated scheduling tools and video to enhance your law firm's client communications. The post Using Tech to Bolster Client Communications and Relationships appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
New England Best Mentor: Stacie Collier, Nixon Peabody
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.