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Morning Docket: 07.23.24
* Several law firms reject the current trend and continue to call their partners "partners" and their counsel "counsel." BOLD! [American Lawyer] * CFTC whistleblower program faces financial peril. But then how will we ever know that the Duke brothers are planning to...
Clio Sets Legal Tech Funding Record with $900M Raise at $3B Valuation; LawNext Has Exclusive Podcast Interview with Founder Jack Newton
The law practice management company Clio today announced a record-setting raise of $900 million, at a valuation of a whopping $3 billion, in an oversubscribed Series F investment round that the company says will accelerate its ability to continue to build and develop...
Exclusive LawNext Interview: CEO Jack Newton on Clio’s Record-Setting $900M Raise
As the law practice management company Clio today announced a record $900 million funding round, the largest ever for a cloud legal technology company, at a whopping $3 billion valuation, Clio’s founder and CEO Jack Newton joins LawNext for an exclusive podcast...
Will Your Paralyzing Fear of Zoom Ruin Your Life?
Fear of Zoom can leave you frozen like your Wi-Fi dropped out. But you can conquer Zoom anxiety with these five tips. The post Will Your Paralyzing Fear of Zoom Ruin Your Life? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Five tips for staying...
Top 50 Biglaw Firm To Ditch Office, Move To Hybrid Work Plan For Lawyers In Miami
The firm still has no plans to move other offices to this hybrid framework -- yet. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm To Ditch Office, Move To Hybrid Work Plan For Lawyers In Miami appeared first on Above the Law.It wasn’t long ago that Biglaw firms began flocking to Miami,...
Senior Attorney Harasses Associates With Nudes, Nazi Definitions
Some things you just don't do at work! The post Senior Attorney Harasses Associates With Nudes, Nazi Definitions appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)The practice of law hinges on established lawyers sharing with their junior associates. Tips, templates,...
Replacing Joe Biden With Kamala Harris On The Democratic Ticket Is Not A ‘Coup’
A noted election law scholar thinks these 'legal' arguments concerning Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are complete trash. The post Replacing Joe Biden With Kamala Harris On The Democratic Ticket Is Not A ‘Coup’ appeared first on Above the Law.Kamala Harris (Photo by NOAH...
Potential Dem VP Pick Comes After JD Vance
We could have a T14 matchup for vice president. The post Potential Dem VP Pick Comes After JD Vance appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Well, Joe Biden is out of the 2024 race for president. Dems have seemingly coalesced around...
Republicans Scramble For A Legal Theory To Keep Harris Off The Ballot They Can Argue With A Straight Face
Well, at least we haven't reached the "hard R" stage yet. The post Republicans Scramble For A Legal Theory To Keep Harris Off The Ballot They Can Argue With A Straight Face appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)After President Biden’s...
Jonathan Turley Don’t Know Much About History (Part… At Least 5)
Put aside the ill-conceived analysis, Jonathan Turley routinely publishes columns with easily fact-checked errors. The post Jonathan Turley Don’t Know Much About History (Part… At Least 5) appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty...
Looking Ahead To 2028
What happens if J.D. Vance is in the position to enforce his 2020 thinking in 2028? The post Looking Ahead To 2028 appeared first on Above the Law.J.D. Vance (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)J.D. Vance has said that, if he had been vice president in...
Biglaw Firm Vetting Potential Running Mates For Kamala Harris
When you want a lot of research done in a little bit of time, call in Biglaw. The post Biglaw Firm Vetting Potential Running Mates For Kamala Harris appeared first on Above the Law.Eric Holder (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)The Kamala Harris campaign has a lot to...
The Biglaw Firm To Call For Bankruptcy Advice
The best in Biglaw for bankruptcy. The post The Biglaw Firm To Call For Bankruptcy Advice appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Vault’s most recent practice area rankings, which Biglaw firm is...
Do You Have Bragging Rights? — See Also
These Are The Hardest Law Schools To Get In To: Sorry, no ASS Law on this list. Does Anybody Like J.D. Vance?: Andy Beshear gives the "Hillbilly Elegy" author a piece of his mind. "So That's It? So Long, Good Luck?": California never said good luck. You Can't Just...
State Judicial Group: Central NY Judge Should Be Removed After Asserting Influence to Police at Chaotic Party
The commission's cumulative decision said Oneida County Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall engaged in "a racially offensive, profane, prolonged public diatribe outside a high school graduation party." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
Attorneys Brace for Wave of CrowdStrike Litigation
"In some ways, I think it really set off a big nuclear bomb of legal actions across a lot of different players in the industry," Beth Waller, a principal and chair of the cybersecurity and data privacy practice at Woods Rogers, said. Hi there.The email you just...
Thomson Reuters Launches Claims Explorer, Newest Gen AI Skill in Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel
The latest addition to CoCounsel is designed to enable law firm and in-house professionals to more quickly and accurately identify potential claims and counterclaims applicable to the facts of their case and better understand potential liability before lawsuits are...
Could There Be Class Actions Over CrowdStrike’s Global Tech Outage?
Law firms are investigating potential lawsuits to come out of CloudStrike's global tech outage, but there may be limits on who can recover damages. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
‘No Respite for Big Tech’: Law Experts Weigh Post-Biden Antitrust Enforcement
"It's no secret that a future Republican administration is widely expected to seek to rein in the aggressiveness of antitrust enforcement from the past four years, particularly on the part of the FTC," said Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner Winston Y. Chan. Hi...
‘Fearful Jurors’: Tumultuous Election Season Has Reached Jury Rooms
"There are motions related to the admissibility of certain evidence, such as political affiliations or opinions, or motions concerning juror bias, that might become more relevant, and certainly it's going to impact the legal strategies that lawyers invariably will...
Appeals Court Ruling That College Athletes Can Be Employees Leaves ‘Lots of Open Questions’
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit said Division I student athletes could fall under under the Fair Labor Standards Act if they perform services for a university, under the university's control and in return for implied compensation or benefits. Hi...
Pelotons, Gym, Napping Rooms: Latest Law Firm Renovations ‘Draw People’ In with Home Amenities
"We want people to feel like they can come and do everything they need to do in their day," said Blank Rome's Shonette Gaston. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
New AI Legal Ethics Rules Coming: Texas State Bar Drafting Recommendations on Artificial Intelligence
The 2023 state bar president, Cindy Tisdale, mandated the project last summer and the taskforce's interim report was submitted to the Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Charles E. Willmott: Expertise, Experience and Excellence
Charles E. Willmott: Expertise, Experience and Excellence By Dan Baldwin “Charles was a Godsend for me through my divorce. He was so sweet and kind to me, but very intimidating to the other party. He didn’t play games; he was straight to the point, very professional.”...
Cobb & Gonzalez: A Foundation of Excellence
There’s nothing mysterious or magical about the success of Cobb & Gonzalez, one of the most respected law firms in Florida. According to managing partner Christopher M. Cobb, it’s simply a matter of straightforward planning built on a foundation of integrity and...
Tenesia Hall: Advocating for and Transforming Florida’s Families in Need
As the first attorney from a 501c3 on the executive committee of the Florida Bar Family Law Section, Tenesia Hall has the unique position to present the legal aid perspective on the most pressing needs for Florida families. Hall is the family law litigation director...
Aylmar Thompson: Serving His Fellow Veterans With Distinction
Like his father and grandfather before him, both of whom served in World War II, Aylmar Thompson dedicated years of his life to his country, serving from 2009 to 2017 as an operations specialist Second Class for the U.S. Navy. Now a paralegal in Jacksonville Area...
Appellate Courts Skeptical About Bankruptcy Court Sanctions
Recent appellate decisions reflect a distaste for appeals from bankruptcy court sanction orders. A split Fourth Circuit even refused to hear such an appeal. Other courts tend to limit sanctions or, alternatively, accept a bankruptcy judge's findings under a stringent...
Why AI Is a Lawyer’s Partner in Crime
The AI revolution is not about replacing human expertise, but augmenting it, empowering legal professionals to focus on complex problem-solving, informed decision-making and driving meaningful change. For over a decade now, the narrative around artificial...
A Juggernaut Built From Scratch: Morgan & Morgan’s Business Model
Without Tim Morgan, there might not have been litigator John Morgan, who built one of the world's largest personal injury plaintiff firms. The slogan, “For the People,” has its origins in something deeply personal for attorney John Morgan, whose strategic use of...
Court Dismisses Defamation Case by Ex-Homeland Security Official Against Fox News
The plaintiff had alleged speakers on Fox News began making defamatory statements about her when she was appointed the executive director of the Department of Homeland Security's since-disbanded Disinformation Governance Board. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Prime Hydration Accused of Infringing on Olympic Trademarks With Kevin Durant-Featured Bottle
The complaint accuses Prime of deliberately and willfully attempting profit on USOPC intellectual property through the beverage's packing, advertisement and promotions, which feature a "Prime Hydration flavor and athlete Kevin Durant: OLYMPIC, OLYMPIAN, TEAM USA, and...
Judge Rejects Bid by George Santos To Toss Charges Ahead of Fraud Trial
Counsel for the ex-congressman had asked the judge to toss charges of theft of public money and aggravated identity theft against their client. Santos is scheduled to face trial in September. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Hunter Biden Drops Lawsuit Against Fox Over Fictionalized ‘Mock Trial’ Series
The case was dismissed without prejudice and the filing did not provide any additional information. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the...
Russell Babb: Criminal Defense is the Coolest Thing in the World
Russell Babb: Criminal Defense is the Coolest Thing in the World By Bob Friedman Raleigh criminal defense attorney Russell Babb recalled his first criminal case. “I represented a young guy who was suspected of being a drug dealer,” Babb said. Police executed a search...
Can Pro Bono Ease NC’s Access to Justice Crisis?
“We have an access to justice crisis because there are too many low- and middle-income people who cannot get the legal help they need,” said North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Richard Dietz who is the current chair of the Equal Access to Justice...
Dean Rich Leonard’s ‘From Welcome to Windhoek: A Judge’s Journey’
“A running theme of my journey is that life unfolds in unexpected ways,” writes Rich Leonard in his new autobiography, “From Welcome to Windhoek: A Judge’s Journey.” In 1994, Leonard was a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina when he...
Telana Poe: ‘Life Is About What You Do for Others’
Robert and Debbie Poe owned an EMS company that served rural Ashe County, North Carolina, at the Tennessee-North Carolina border. Robert was also a longtime commander of the North Carolina Association of Rescue & EMS. He would sometimes take his daughters, Telana...
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When Boston software engineer Richard DiBona and his wife, marketing executive Kara Peterson, attempted to research a legal question a little over a year ago, “we quickly realized how difficult it was to find, read, or even access some case law,” said DiBona. “The law...
Campbell Law Clinic Addresses Legal Needs of Low-Income Children With Disabilities in Public Schools
Public school children with disabilities in North Carolina are excluded from school more, per capita, than are children with disabilities in any other state, according to recent research by Nate Morabito. “Excluding children with disabilities from school pushes them...
Six Reasons e-Discovery Benefits from AI
Recent media coverage makes it clear that the time for law firms to embrace the disruption of AI is now. If you wait, from the looks of it, you risk losing business, and perhaps credibility. Recent media coverage makes it clear that the time for law firms to...
Morning Docket: 07.22.24
* Republicans hype legal challenges to taking Biden off the ballot... except he's not on ANY ballots yet since that doesn't happen until the convention delegates vote. But you miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take to a pliant judge in Amarillo. [Politico] *...
What Makes a Law Firm Attractive to Buyers?
Brooke Lively | What makes a law firm attractive to buyers? Exactly the same things that make a firm a joy to own. Focus on these three things. The post What Makes a Law Firm Attractive to Buyers? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.I’m...
The FTC Released A Scathing Interim Report On PBMs. What’s Next?
The Federal Trade Commission recently released an interim report that details how the practices of pharmacy benefit managers negatively impact patients and pharmacies. Some experts hope for legislative action based on the report. The post The FTC Released A Scathing...
Biglaw’s Best In Securities And Capital Markets
Congrats! The post Biglaw’s Best In Securities And Capital Markets appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Vault’s most recent practice area rankings, which...
Can’t Play Both Sides, Elon — See Also
Judge Scrapes Quinn From X Corp: In short, Quinn is Quinn. Arizona Ushers In A Successful* Approach To The Bar: A failing score shouldn't mean you fail to practice! This Is The List Prospective Students Should Care About: Set yourself up for work/life balance. Some...
Judge: Beasley Allen Should Not Be Disqualified From Talc Leadership
Atlantic County Superior Court Judge John Porto concluded on Friday that Johnson & Johnson hadn't provided evidence that its former attorney had shared confidential information with Beasley Allen. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
Smartmatic, Newsmax at War Over Witnesses in Lawsuit Over Election Defamation
Hundreds of filings in June and July have been made in connection with the motions to block expert testimony. Meanwhile, both sides have filed motions for summary judgment that haven't been decided, and both have moved for the other to be sanctioned or held in...
Global CrowdStrike Outage Forces Maryland Court Closures Statewide
"Due to the worldwide Microsoft outage, all Maryland courts, offices, and facilities will be closed to the public today but will remain open for emergency matters," a spokesperson for the state's judiciary said. "All clerks' offices are closed." The Maryland...
‘Uncharted’ Waters: Attorneys Debate What Happens to Joe Biden’s Campaign Money If He Steps Aside
Legal challenges surrounding President Joe Biden's campaign cash are likely to arise in any scenario were Biden to step aside, according to several political law attorneys and a policy professor. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
CrowdStrike Outage Yields Mixed Impacts on Big Law
"I'm hearing of more West Coast latencies than on the East Coast," said one Am Law 100 executive. "It really depends where [the office] is regionally, whether they're experiencing the same symptoms even within the same firm." Attorneys in firms large and small...
Multiple State Court Online Systems Impacted by Global CrowdStrike Outage
The court system disruptions were felt from coast to coast, and included complete court closures in Pennsylvania and Maryland. A major IT outage caused ripple effects across the globe on Friday, as many workers awoke to find the now-infamous “blue screen of...
Abbott Laboratories Wins Bid to Freeze Trusts of Defendants Accused of Evading Judgment
"The danger that the Goldmans will use SGE to continue dissipating their assets and attempting to evade the Court's judgment is glaringly obvious," the judge wrote in her decision. A federal judge overseeing protracted litigation in a lawsuit brought by Abbott...
Elon Loses His Favorite Law Firm In Data Scraping Case Because They Played Both Sides
From the least-shocking-news-of-the-day dept. The post Elon Loses His Favorite Law Firm In Data Scraping Case Because They Played Both Sides appeared first on Above the Law.It’s pretty rare to see a judge disqualify a law firm from taking on a case. But Judge William...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)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...
Another Major Law Firm Handing Out $50,000 Bonuses For Successful Attorney Referrals
The lateral battle is heating up! The post Another Major Law Firm Handing Out $50,000 Bonuses For Successful Attorney Referrals appeared first on Above the Law.It wasn’t too long ago that we learned the world’s richest law firm, Kirkland & Ellis, is using referral...
Husch Blackwell’s CEO Makes The Business Case For Why Remote Work For Lawyers Is Here To Stay
This Biglaw CEO has the scoop on why remote work is the future of work in the legal profession. The post Husch Blackwell’s CEO Makes The Business Case For Why Remote Work For Lawyers Is Here To Stay appeared first on Above the Law.Jamie Lawless (courtesy photo)During...
Law Schools With The Most Competitive Students v. Law Schools With The Best Quality Of Life (2024)
Where can you learn how to file a motion to party? The post Law Schools With The Most Competitive Students v. Law Schools With The Best Quality Of Life (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.‘We love our law school!’Are you searching for a law school where you can...
Arizona Offers Alternate Path To Practice After Almost Passing Bar
Practice has many doors, Ed boys. The post Arizona Offers Alternate Path To Practice After Almost Passing Bar appeared first on Above the Law.One of the defensible justifications for having the bar exam is that it filters out the people who are not prepared to...
Rudy Giuliani Continues To Slosh Around In Bankruptcy
Is he trying to get a custodial sentence in Chapter 11? The post Rudy Giuliani Continues To Slosh Around In Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)Rudy Giuliani is publicly losing two battles this week: one with gravity, and...
Blue Screens Of Death, Mass Tech Outages Plague New York Court System
Nothing will make court employees crave the weekend more than a major tech disruption on a Friday. The post Blue Screens Of Death, Mass Tech Outages Plague New York Court System appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the...
Biglaw Firm’s 125-Year Time Capsule Contents Seems Ancient Mere 9 Years Later
Seward & Kissel prepared a time capsule in 2015 to be opened in 2140... It's already a glimpse at a long gone era. The post Biglaw Firm’s 125-Year Time Capsule Contents Seems Ancient Mere 9 Years Later appeared first on Above the Law.What was it like to be a...
The YSL RICO Case May Actually See Normalcy This Time
Hopes are tempered, but high! The post The YSL RICO Case May Actually See Normalcy This Time appeared first on Above the Law.Secret ex-partes with witnesses aside, Judge Glanville didn’t have a reputation for running the tightest ship. Tardiness became so regular that...
‘This Worries Me Gravely’: Regulators Struggle to Set Ground Rules for AI Decision-Making Tools
A debate that broke out this week at a meeting of California Privacy Protection Agency provides a window into the wide range of perspectives on what would be appropriate oversight and what would be overkill. Creating rules around how businesses can use...
With Uncertainty Over President Biden, Lawyers Field Client Questions Over Election
"Beyond just supporting the Republican convention, you're starting to see corporate America really sort of warm up to a potential Trump presidency," a political law attorney said. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
‘Casebook Study’: How a Group GC Transformed His Legal and Compliance Teams
In a conversation with Corporate Counsel, Simon Zinger, the group general counsel at Entain, shared his journey of overhauling Entain's compliance structure, the strategies that led to securing a full and unrestricted license in Nevada, and his vision for the...
Inside Track: ESG Movement Hits ‘Teenage Years,’ Testing Companies’ Resolve
"We've ended up with the worst of both worlds,' NYU Professor Alison Taylor told IR Magazine recently. "Companies treating this as PR and attention directed away from the political process by implying that these companies are solving problems they're not solving....
Live Nation’s CEO Avoids Deposition in Multidistrict Litigation
Michael Rapino isn't being deposed just because he's CEO of Live Nation; (Defendants) don't want to bother with the inconvenience of giving a deposition and Rapino wants to be free to travel, Astroworld Festival plaintiffs allege. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
John Morgan on Morgan & Morgan, Legal Marketing and What Comes Next
In a recent interview, John Morgan, founder of Morgan & Morgan, shared the personal tragedy that inspired his career, how the power of digital marketing helped his firm grow into the largest personal injury firm in the United States and what comes next as he...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘It Is Paramount to Know Your People,’ Says Catie Romanchek of Squire Patton Boggs
"To be an effective leader, it is paramount to know your people." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect...
Judge Claps Back at Yahoo Lead Counsel for ‘Very Unreasonable’ Fee Dispute
'Can you point to a single case in the history of litigation where a judge awarded class counsel a multiplier on work performed by other lawyers?' U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria asked lead counsel John Yanchunis at a Thursday hearing. A federal judge...
Global Tech Outage Affects NY Court System Statewide Early Friday
Many staff arrived at work to find their desktops inoperative, a source said. An Office of Court Administration spokesperson said there were no significant disruptions to in-person, courthouse operations so far. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
Microsoft Bookings: Transform the Way You Schedule Client Consultations
Danielle DavisRoe | Think of Microsoft Bookings as your personal scheduling assistant. Here's how to set it up. The post Microsoft Bookings: Transform the Way You Schedule Client Consultations appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Let’s...
Attorney Hauled Into Case After Outfit Snagged Filing From Another Case And Never Bothered To Change Signature
Pro bono organization lifted from public filings... and accidentally dragged an attorney in for the ride. The post Attorney Hauled Into Case After Outfit Snagged Filing From Another Case And Never Bothered To Change Signature appeared first on Above the Law.Weird...
Ye’s Inspiration Looks A Little Too Much Like Theft
Let's have a suit for the douchebags! The post Ye’s Inspiration Looks A Little Too Much Like Theft appeared first on Above the Law.College Dropout. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Yeezus. Kanye West’s albums have been expert classes in creatively sampling prior...
The Top Mergers & Acquisitions Biglaw Firm
The firm is an M&A mainstay. The post The Top Mergers & Acquisitions Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Vault’s most recent practice area rankings, which Biglaw firm is...
Thanks To Our Fantastic Advertisers
It's great working with you! The post Thanks To Our Fantastic Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.Thanks To Our Fantastic Advertisers - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:Aon CosmoLex...
Leaving Has Its Costs — See Also
Kirkland Is Keeping Its Top Talent With Vinegar: That's a lot of cash to leave behind. Show Me The Echo Chambers!: See the schools with the most Conservative and Liberal student bodies. Some Things Should Stay In The Court Room: Live streaming traffic court? Fine....
Debevoise, Cleary Expand San Francisco Space, Seeing Opportunity in City Resurgence
The New York firms are betting that the tech industry, and the talent necessary to work its matters, are bouncing back in San Francisco. New York law firms Debevoise & Plimpton and Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton see opportunity in San Francisco,...
The Law Firm Disrupted: A New Opportunity isn’t a Betrayal
Punitive measures for departing partners are on the rise. Punitive measures for departing partners are on the rise.
‘Chevron’ Deference’s Demise Likely Emboldens EPA’s Opponents, Environmental Law Experts Say
The Environmental Protection Agency will "face a much more skeptical federal judiciary," said Robert Glicksman, a George Washington University law professor. The Environmental Protection Agency will "face a much more skeptical federal judiciary," said Robert...
Two Circuit Judges Show Glimmer of Hope for Administration in States’ Title IX Regulation Challenges
"The Sixth Circuit has telegraphed that the expansion of Bostock v. Clayton County's definition of sex discrimination into other areas, including Title IX, is likely dead on arrival or at least in for a substantial uphill battle," Patricia Hamill, a member and...
8th Circuit Revives Homeowner’s Coverage Dispute Against Nationwide Following ‘Public Auction’ Confusion
The Eighth Circuit considered whether Nationwide met its burden to show that an ordinary person would understand that a post third sale offering of a tax-delinquent house is a public auction. The Eighth Circuit considered whether Nationwide met its burden to...
Judge Tosses Most of Landmark SEC Suit Alleging SolarWinds and Its Security Chief Hid Cyber Vulnerabilities
But Judge Paul Engelmayer's ruling did not challenge the SEC's decision to include Chief Information Security Officer Tim Brown as a defendant—a decision that has rattled the cybersecurity industry. But Judge Paul Engelmayer's ruling did not challenge the SEC's...
Ex-CEO Faces SEC Complaint in Alleged Scheme to Take Over Trump Media
The SEC seeks disgorgement of any alleged "ill-gotten gains" from Miami businessman Patrick Orlando and civil penalties on allegations he gave false statements concealing a plot to acquire Trump Media. The SEC seeks disgorgement of any alleged "ill-gotten gains"...
Chancery Signals Overbroad Anticompetitive Agreements Won’t Cut It—Again
The ruling represents an exception from the court's customary pro-contract mentality. The ruling represents an exception from the court's customary pro-contract mentality.
‘An Entrepreneur and a Visionary’: US Judge Sentences Ex-Crypto Exchange Founder to Time Served
The judge explained that under the American Bar Association's "shadow guidelines"—an alternative the United States Sentencing Commission's sentencing guidelines—he felt that Anatoly Legkodymov had already served a sentence in that range during pre-trial...
A Change Is Coming to the Bar Exam—And Some Lawyers Are Skeptical
"One important consideration was addressing the subjects Florida attorneys have identified as necessary for entry-level attorneys to know," Bar Examiners said. "One important consideration was addressing the subjects Florida attorneys have identified as...
NY Family and Civil Courts to Add 28 Judges Under Bill Signed Into Law
The reinforcements are expected to ease a crisis of thousands of backlogged cases. The reinforcements are expected to ease a crisis of thousands of backlogged cases.
Morning Docket: 07.18.24
* Have Biglaw firms become vengeful? [Law.com International] * Delaware rushes corporate law changes following chancery decision. [Law360] * J.D. Vance and Vivek Ramaswamy bonded over the Bengals. No one bonds over the Bungles. These are some sick freaks. [Cincinnati...
Finance Bonus/Compensation Watch ’24: Goldman Sachs
As hard as David Solomon tried to stop it, the good times are here again for the chosen few. The post Finance Bonus/Compensation Watch ’24: Goldman Sachs appeared first on Above the Law.As hard as David Solomon tried to stop it, the good times are here again for the...
The Law Schools With The Most Conservative And Liberal Students (2024)
Which law schools do you think came out on top of these lists? The post The Law Schools With The Most Conservative And Liberal Students (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by JIM WATSON and SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)The country has never been more...
Rocket Matter Unveils The Next Generation Of Its Law Practice Management Platform
A 'reimagined' version of the product emphasizes flexibility and customization to meet the varying needs of different law firms and different practice areas. The post Rocket Matter Unveils The Next Generation Of Its Law Practice Management Platform appeared first on...
Judge Livestreamed Child Sex Abuse Case Without Telling Anyone For America’s Most Problematic Home Videos
Cameras in the courtroom are one thing. Spycams in the courtroom on the other hand... The post Judge Livestreamed Child Sex Abuse Case Without Telling Anyone For America’s Most Problematic Home Videos appeared first on Above the Law.Prosecutors have now dropped...
The Most Searched For Client Service ‘All-Stars’ By Name (2024)
What did your top lawyers do that made in-house clients search for them over and over again? The post The Most Searched For Client Service ‘All-Stars’ By Name (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Stephanie L. Adler-Paindiris: Principal, Jackson LewisJames F....
Troutman Pepper and Locke Lorde Push Back Merger Date
Slow motion is better than no motion. The post Troutman Pepper and Locke Lorde Push Back Merger Date appeared first on Above the Law.Been keeping the formation of that ~$1.6B revenue in 2023 firm on your radar? The good news is that Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord...
Kirkland Decides To Play Hard Ball With Departing Partners
Wanna leave Kirkland? Not so fast. The post Kirkland Decides To Play Hard Ball With Departing Partners appeared first on Above the Law.The lateral partner market is heating up. We know that more and more firms are changing their partnership rules to create flexibility...
Bustling Boutique Firm Promises To Keep Associates From Burning Out By Offering Low Hours, Big Bonuses
This firm has the right idea when it comes to keeping associates happy -- and it's all about sustainability. The post Bustling Boutique Firm Promises To Keep Associates From Burning Out By Offering Low Hours, Big Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note:...
Prosecutor In Hot Water After Allegedly Altering Evidence In Cases Against Anti-Trump Protestors
Not a great look for the prosecutor. The post Prosecutor In Hot Water After Allegedly Altering Evidence In Cases Against Anti-Trump Protestors appeared first on Above the Law.Anti-Trump protests on January 20, 2017. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)A lot of...
Staying Nimble and Embracing Values Are Essential for Mid-Size Law Firms’ Survival
In the ever-evolving legal landscape, mid-size law firms find themselves at a critical juncture. Seismic shifts, accelerated by the pandemic, have reshaped the very fabric of our industry. Now, more than ever, agility, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to meeting...