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Industry Expert Can’t Believe There Haven’t Been More Outright Layoffs In Biglaw (Yet)
If Biglaw can't turn things around during the first quarter, then the layoffs story may change. The post Industry Expert Can’t Believe There Haven’t Been More Outright Layoffs In Biglaw (Yet) appeared first on Above the Law.I’m a little surprised that firms appear to...
Start Hitting Yourself: Chemerinsky Considers The Interesting Question Of When A State Can Sue The State
Between the suits and gerrymandering, I'm not so sure people even like this democracy thing anymore. The post Start Hitting Yourself: Chemerinsky Considers The Interesting Question Of When A State Can Sue The State appeared first on Above the Law.Dean Erwin...
‘Fraud on a Massive Scale:’ Tom Girardi Charged With Embezzling $18M From Clients
On Wednesday, prosecutors in Los Angeles and Chicago announcements indictments against Girardi, formerly of now defunct Girardi Keese, alleging he embezzled $18 million in settlements from his own clients. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
‘Fraud on a Massive Scale’: Tom Girardi Charged With Embezzling $18M From Clients
On Wednesday, prosecutors in Los Angeles and Chicago announcements indictments against Girardi, formerly of now defunct Girardi Keese, alleging he embezzled $18 million in settlements from his own clients. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
‘Fraud on a Massive Scale’: Tom Girardi Charged With Embezzling $18M From Clients
On Wednesday, prosecutors in Los Angeles and Chicago announced indictments against Girardi, formerly of now defunct Girardi Keese, alleging he embezzled $18 million in settlements from his own clients. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
Fun Fact: You Can’t Just Name Yourself After A National Law Firm And Start Doing Business
A Lewis Brisbois by any other name... The post Fun Fact: You Can’t Just Name Yourself After A National Law Firm And Start Doing Business appeared first on Above the Law.THE ONE LEGAL MARKETING HACK THEY DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW!Because it’s probably trademark...
State Court Vacates ‘Significant’ Damages Award, Saying It’s ‘Very Possible’ Jury Could Have Misinterpreted Verdict Slip
The appeals court agreed to take up the case despite the fact that defense counsel had failed to object to what it later argued was an erroneous jury verdict slip. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
Trump’s New Lawyer In E. Jean Carroll Case Is An… Odd Choice
Google is free, fella. The post Trump’s New Lawyer In E. Jean Carroll Case Is An… Odd Choice appeared first on Above the Law.It would appear that Donald Trump’s lawyer Alina Habba is out of E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case against the former president … sort of. As...
The Justices Are One Big, Happy Family, Says Justice No One Likes
Also, some salty law school talk. The post The Justices Are One Big, Happy Family, Says Justice No One Likes appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo By Michael Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images)Every high schooler has a group text chain and then a chain where they complain...
Yes, A Supreme Court Justice’s Spouse Makes A Ton From Biglaw Firms. No, This Is Not Actually A Big Deal.
This is not the ethics scandal the Times thinks it is. The post Yes, A Supreme Court Justice’s Spouse Makes A Ton From Biglaw Firms. No, This Is Not Actually A Big Deal. appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States via...
‘Genuine Lack of Understanding’ or Bad Faith? Appeals Court Affirms Default Judgment as Discovery Sanction
"We disagree with Pine Hill that a trial court abuses its discretion if it imposes a default judgment as a discovery sanction when the opposing party has not been prejudiced by the delay," the Virginia Court of Appeals said, affirming a lower court's order. With this...
Veteran Attorney Agrees to Reprimand for Pulling Legal Fees for Trust Agreement From Life Insurance Policy Transfer
The attorney must attend 12 hours of continuing legal education in the substantive areas of legal ethics by May 1. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal...
With Talc Bankruptcy Out, How Soon Could Trials Against Johnson & Johnson Restart?
Plaintiffs lawyers prepped for talc trials soon after Monday's decision by the Third Circuit dismissing the J&J bankruptcy, but they might have to wait a bit longer. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
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What Do Millennials Think Of Law Firm Life? [Sponsored]
We want to know your views on law firm policies and culture. The post What Do Millennials Think Of Law Firm Life? appeared first on Above the Law.As more millennials join the partnership ranks, we want to know how unique — or not — the generation’s outlook on law firm...
Now THIS Is How You Bring ChatGPT Into Lawyering!
ChatGPT comes to contract management in latest Ironclad announcement. The post Now THIS Is How You Bring ChatGPT Into Lawyering! appeared first on Above the Law.ChatGPT isn’t delivering robot lawyers any time soon. In fact, it’s pretty depressed about working in...
Gossiping Is Much Harder When Lawyers Work Remotely
Gossiping can have a negative impact on a law firm since it can impact the perception people have for that firm. The post Gossiping Is Much Harder When Lawyers Work Remotely appeared first on Above the Law.As this website has reported numerous times, and as many...
Suspended Appellate Judge Must Not Have Gotten The ‘No Appearance Of Impropriety’ Memo
Damn Coomer. The post Suspended Appellate Judge Must Not Have Gotten The ‘No Appearance Of Impropriety’ Memo appeared first on Above the Law.You…didn’t know?The timeline for redemption is a funny thing. The factors for forgiveness are manifold — egregiousness of...
Contracts Company Ironclad Taps Into GPT-3 For Instant Document Redlining Based On A Company’s Playbook
The contract lifecycle management company Ironclad has tapped into the power of OpenAI’s GPT-3 to introduce AI Assist, a beta feature that instantly redlines contracts based on a company’s playbook of approved clauses and language. The redlines, made using GPT-3’s...
Sullivan & Cromwell Seeks to Quash ‘Fishing Expedition’ Subpoena in FTX Brand Ambassador Lawsuit
Sullivan & Cromwell say they should not have to comply with an out-of-state subpoena relating to a lawsuit against alleged FTX brand ambassadors including the retired quarterback Tom Brady. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
Docket Alarm Now Uses GPT-3 To Show You Summaries Of PDF Litigation Filings As You Review Docket Sheets
Docket Alarm, which is owned by Fastcase, is one of several products on the market that allow legal professionals to search and browse dockets of federal and state courts. But, when using any of these services, as you browse docket entries, there is no quick way to...
LawNext Podcast: Theory and Principle Founder Nicole Bradick on Designing and Building Legal Tech Products
When this podcast launched in July 2018, the very first guest on the very first episode was Nicole Bradick, who six months earlier had launched the legal technology design and development company Theory and Principle. Now, as her company marks its fifth anniversary,...
Contracts Company Ironclad Taps Into GPT-3 For Instant Document Redlining Based On A Company’s Playbook
The contract lifecycle management company Ironclad has tapped into the power of OpenAI’s GPT-3 to introduce AI Assist, a beta feature that instantly redlines contracts based on a company’s playbook of approved clauses and language. The redlines, made using GPT-3’s...
Paper Claims That Black Taxpayers Are More Likely To Be Audited
However, the paper uses questionable assumptions to determine a person’s race and does not take into account how the audits were resolved. The post Paper Claims That Black Taxpayers Are More Likely To Be Audited appeared first on Above the Law.A few days ago, a group...
Are You A Flashlight Or A Laser Beam?
Likening your life to different types of light might strike you as dumb. But who knows? The post Are You A Flashlight Or A Laser Beam? appeared first on Above the Law.First, let me save a few of you a little time. I Googled my prospective title of this column before...
‘A Very Fast Way for a Young Attorney to Destroy Their Career’: Lawyers on Social Media Disrupt Rainmaking Dynamics, Finding Success and Trouble
"People on TikTok--and you could say the younger generation generally--there's an authenticity they crave. They don't want the lawyer on the billboard," Thomas Bosworth said. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
Appeals Court Partially Reverses Protective Order in Shield Law Case—and Both Sides Claim Victory
The Washington Court of Appeals partially upheld a trial court ruling with regard to what information is privileged under the state's Reporter Shield Law, prompting attorneys on both sides to frame the decision as a win for their clients. With this subscription you...
Accused Hedge-Fund Fraudster Not So Sure It’s OK For Feds To Bully His Lawyers Into Betraying Him
Beware friendly-seeming bosses bearing joint representations. The post Accused Hedge-Fund Fraudster Not So Sure It’s OK For Feds To Bully His Lawyers Into Betraying Him appeared first on Above the Law.Beware friendly-seeming bosses bearing joint...
The Best Law Schools In America For Career Prospects (2023)
Most people attend law school to obtain jobs as lawyers. Which schools are the best for this? The post The Best Law Schools In America For Career Prospects (2023) appeared first on Above the Law.It’s a brand new year, and that means it’s time for some brand new law...
Morning Docket: 02.01.23
* Demand for legal services dropped in 2022. Which you already knew, but now there's a report! [Reuters] * Look to your left, look to your right... one of these law firms won't be here next year. [Law.com] * Federal Circuit strikes down Quinn Emanuel's class action...
Docket Alarm Now Uses GPT-3 To Show You Summaries Of PDF Litigation Filings As You Review Docket Sheets
Docket Alarm, which is owned by Fastcase, is one of several products on the market that allow legal professionals to search and browse dockets of federal and state courts. But, when using any of these services, as you browse docket entries, there is no quick way to...
LawNext Podcast: Theory and Principle Founder Nicole Bradick on Designing and Building Legal Tech Products
When this podcast launched in July 2018, the very first guest on the very first episode was Nicole Bradick, who six months earlier had launched the legal technology design and development company Theory and Principle. Now, as her company marks its fifth anniversary,...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Third Circuit’s Talc Dismissal ‘Setback’ and ‘Major Victory,’ Science Lab Spurring Consumer Product Recalls Under Attack
Welcome to Law.com Class Actions: Critical Mass, a weekly briefing for class action and mass tort attorneys. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry....
Why 2023 Could See a Whole New Crop of Law Firms: The Morning Minute
The news and analysis you need to start your day. With 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 for attorneys licensed in multiple...
Review and Reset Your Marketing and Business Development Activities
Sally Schmidt A checklist to help you reassess and choose to do the right marketing things. The post Review and Reset Your Marketing and Business Development Activities appeared first on Attorney at Work.If you want to see a different result from your marketing and...
Toughest to Get Into? Most Diverse Faculty? Administrators, Students Rate Law Schools Nationwide
According to a press release, the rankings for 2023 are based on surveys of administrators at 168 law schools in 2021-22 and surveys of 17,000 students enrolled in the schools over the past three academic years. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access...
State High Court: Observation of ‘Sleeping Juror’ Not Enough to Preserve Objection for Appellate Review
"As to the issue that is implicated here, namely, whether a sleeping-juror issue is preserved when the parties advise the trial court that a juror is sleeping but request no action or remedy from the court, we conclude that Forgette did not preserve this issue and, on...
State High Court: Observation of ‘Sleeping Juror’ Not Enough to Preserve Objection for Appellate Review
"As to the issue that is implicated here, namely, whether a sleeping-juror issue is preserved when the parties advise the trial court that a juror is sleeping but request no action or remedy from the court, we conclude that Forgette did not preserve this issue and, on...
Law.com Trendspotter: Mergers and Rate Hikes Are Poised to Create a Whole New Crop of Law Firms
It's the Circle of Law Firm Life: a period of rapid consolidation makes room for a new crop of boutique firms to spring up. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the...
Additional Four Charged in Connection with Plot to Kill Haitian President
Today, U.S. federal law enforcement transferred into U.S. custody four men detained in Haiti to face criminal charges in the Southern District of Florida related to their alleged involvement in the July 7, 2021, assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse....
Man Charged with Hate Crime and Obstruction and Second Man Charged with Obstruction Offenses Following Murder of Transgender Woman in South Carolina
A five-count federal indictment was unsealed charging two South Carolina men with hate crime and obstruction offenses. The indictment charges Daqua Ritter, 26, with a hate crime for the murder of a transgender woman because of her gender identity; using a firearm in...
McGlinchey Adds Financial Litigator in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, AL—McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the hire of Jon-Kaden Mullen as an associate in the firm’s Financial Services Litigation practice group resident in Birmingham. He primarily represents financial institutions such as mortgage and loan...
McGlinchey Adds Financial Litigator in Cleveland
CLEVELAND,, OH—McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the hire of associate Richard Sykora, who has joined the firm’s Financial Services Litigation practice group in the Cleveland office. Richard advocates for mortgage loan servicers, banks, and others in complex...
McGlinchey Adds Experienced Litigator in Houston
HOUSTON, TX—Alexander Cochran has joined the McGlinchey’s Houston office. With trial and multi-district litigation experience, Alex has represented clients in complex matters involving products liability, premises liability, and catastrophic accidents. Alex earned his...
McGlinchey Adds Experienced Mortgage Litigator in Dallas
DALLAS, TX—McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the hire of Justin Sauls in the firm’s Dallas office. Justin is an associate in the firm’s Financial Services Litigation practice group who represents banks, mortgage lenders, and other financial service providers...
Womble Bond Dickinson Welcomes Real Estate Partner in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Womble Bond Dickinson announced today that Tara K. Gorman has joined its Real Estate practice as a partner in the D.C. office. Gorman focuses her practice on hospitality law and has 20 years of experience advising clients domestically and...
Five Collins Law Firm Attorneys Designated as Super Lawyers for 2023
NAPERVILLE, IL—The Collins Law Firm is proud to announce that five attorneys at the firm have been named to the Illinois Super Lawyers list this year. Partners Shawn Collins and Edward Manzke, and Of Counsel attorneys Norman Berger and John Sopuch have been selected...
Davis Malm Participates in Virtual Talk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid in Massachusetts
BOSTON, MA—On Thursday, January 26th, Boston law firm Davis Malm joined hundreds of lawyers and advocates for the Equal Justice Coalition’s virtual event, “Talk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid.” The Davis Malm contingent was led by associate Courtney A. Simmons. The...
Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. Announces New Board of Directors
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., is pleased to announce that Todd Urness has been re-elected to the Board of Directors, and Matthew McBride has been elected to the Board. Members of Winthrop & Weinstine’s Board of Directors each serve a three-year...
Rodney Q. Jarvis Joins Gallagher & Kennedy’s Real Estate Team
PHOENIX, AZ and SANTA FE, NM—Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to welcome back land use attorney Rodney Q. Jarvis to its real estate department. Rod has dedicated his 37-year legal practice to representing residential, commercial, and industrial developers throughout...
Morgan, Brown & Joy Adds Rachel Shapiro as an Associate
BOSTON, MA—Boston labor and employment law firm Morgan, Brown & Joy announces that Rachel Shapiro has joined the firm as an associate. Shapiro is an employment litigator advising and defending companies at all stages of civil litigation. She helps clients resolve...
Littler Appoints New Co-Chairs for Critical IE&D Mentorship and Sponsorship Programs
NATIONAL—Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has named new leadership for two of its cornerstone inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) programs – the award-winning Career Advocacy Program (CAP) and SOAR Program....
Brown Rudnick Elevates 11 Lawyers to Partnership
BOSTON, MA—Brown Rudnick is pleased to announce that 11 lawyers have been elected to the Firm’s partnership, effective Feb. 1. The newly promoted partners are Tristan Axelrod, Josh Dunn and Jonathan Nye in Boston; Gerard Cicero, Jonathan Fitzsimons and Jessica Meyers...
Duke Energy Establishes Scholarship at NCCU Law for Black Soldier Killed by White Bus Driver
"Our hope is that the Booker T. Spicely Endowed Scholarship helps commemorate the legacy of Private Spicely and shines a light on a part of history that deserves acknowledgment," Indira Everett, director of government and community relations for Duke Energy, said in a...
Sumner Schick LLP: Sharpening the Cutting Edge on the Future of Law
Sumner Schick LLP: Sharpening the Cutting Edge on the Future of Law By Dan Baldwin The future of law is bright for those attorneys and firms willing to not only embrace change, but to take a leading role in it. Such is the position of Sumner Schick, LLP, says Justin...
It Isn’t Cancel Culture, It’s Dollar Signs — See Also
These Ethics Are Strictly Business: Joe tears through right wing "Cancel Culture took muh job!" arguments by tracing the paper trail. Few Things Trump A Legal "This You?": Ari Melber brought the receipts to this cross examination. We Spent Money On Décor, Now Look At...
‘Judges Must Remain Above the Fray’: Judge Censured for Failing to Recuse From Child Custody Case
"We recognize the challenges faced by district court judges, often presiding over emotionally charged cases involving litigants and lawyers who might challenge their authority, insult their integrity, impugn their good names, and even attempt to bait them into losing...
Trump Alleges Conspiracy To Collate And Cobble By Bob Woodward And Publisher Simon & Schuster
Well, it's not the dumbest lawsuit he's ever filed ... The post Trump Alleges Conspiracy To Collate And Cobble By Bob Woodward And Publisher Simon & Schuster appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)Fresh off getting slapped with a...
Where The Most Wannabe Lawyers Live
So this is where all the law school applications are coming from. The post Where The Most Wannabe Lawyers Live appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to analysis by law firm Oberheiden P.C. of law...
‘Totally Out-of-Bounds for Any Attorney in Any Case:’ Federal Judge Slashes Fee Request by 70%
"District courts may clearly adjust attorney's fees to the extent that a party is not 100 percent successful at the administrative hearing level." With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
‘Totally Out-of-Bounds for Any Attorney in Any Case:’ Federal Judge Slashes Fee Request by 70%
A federal judge in Maryland awarded a plaintiff in an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act case $80,000 in attorney fees--roughly 30% of the $269,054.80 that was initially sought--after finding the bulk of the request to be unreasonable. With this subscription...
Jennifer Barron, Experienced Civil Litigator, Appointed a Circuit Judge for Illinois Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
Barron will step into the trial-court judge position on Feb. 15, and her appointment will end on Dec. 2, 2024, after the November 2024 general election, the Illinois State Bar Association said. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
Washington State AG Files Fraud, Organized Crime Charges Against Health Business
The Washington State Attorney General announced the filing of charging documents in Spokane County Superior Court for multiple fraud and organized With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Matt Gaetz Gets Crash Course In Cross Examination From Ari Melber
This is fun! The post Matt Gaetz Gets Crash Course In Cross Examination From Ari Melber appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Saul Loeb-Pool/Getty Images)Need a quick hit of serotonin this afternoon? If so, may I suggest taking a quick break to watch this utter...
Biglaw Isn’t A Cancel Culture, It’s A Business That Cares More About Money Than Your Feelings
If love means never having to say you're sorry, then surely 'cancel culture' means never having to take responsibility. The post Biglaw Isn’t A Cancel Culture, It’s A Business That Cares More About Money Than Your Feelings appeared first on Above the Law.Yesterday,...
‘It’s Really Created a Buzz’: Could McDonald’s Decision Expand Scope for ‘Caremark’ Litigation?
The decision over McDonald's officers' liability for fostering a climate of sexual harassment has Delaware lawyers buzzing over how much of it it new law and what the impacts will be. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Are NFTs Actually… Interesting? This Suit Could Be Precedent Setting
You know what they say, a Bored Ape a day keeps the attorneys at play! Just kidding. No one actually says that. The post Are NFTs Actually… Interesting? This Suit Could Be Precedent Setting appeared first on Above the Law.This, but imagine it’s a little ugly monkey...
Biglaw Firms Want Associate Butts In Office Seats — And The Same Goes For Partners
Like it or not, remote work seems to be on the way out in Biglaw. The post Biglaw Firms Want Associate Butts In Office Seats — And The Same Goes For Partners appeared first on Above the Law.What I’m hearing from law firms — a real frustration is that law firm leaders...
DoD’s Update To Autonomous Weapons Policy Accounts For AI’s ‘Dramatic’ Future Role
'I think one of… the things we sought to accomplish in the course of the update is clarifying the language to ensure a common understanding both inside and outside the Pentagon of what the directive says,' said Michael Horowitz, director of the Pentagon’s Emerging...
Houston Again Promises To Launch Litigation Funding Discussion
One of the things that makes litigation funding so interesting, of course, is the continued innovation in the space. The post Houston Again Promises To Launch Litigation Funding Discussion appeared first on Above the Law.The year has just started, but we are already...
Finding Neither Recklessness Nor Bad Faith, Federal Court Denies Starbucks Attorney Fees Despite Victory Over NLRB
"In addition to finding that Petitioner's claims were not frivolous, the Court does not find other evidence of Petitioner's lack of an honesty of purpose in this case," Judge John J. Tuchi wrote. "Moreover, Petitioner did not act recklessly by unreasonably multiplying...
Big Law and Its Clients Are Increasingly Turning to Alternative Service Providers
More large firms are also building their own ALSPs, according to a new report. With 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 for attorneys...
Court Overturns $185M Fee Award for Quinn Emanuel in ACA Litigation
The panel, in vacating and reversing the claims court's decision, noted that it was an "extraordinarily high award." With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal...
Promising Young Law Firm Associates Found Dead In Murder-Suicide
The pair had reportedly ended a relationship this past summer. The post Promising Young Law Firm Associates Found Dead In Murder-Suicide appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)We have some disturbing news to report out of the Houston, Texas, legal community,...
Federal Judge Bans Reference To ‘Fake News’ In Courtroom
Lawyers need to get out their thesauruses. The post Federal Judge Bans Reference To ‘Fake News’ In Courtroom appeared first on Above the Law.Yes, a federal judge is telling lawyers in his courtroom what they can and cannot say — but it is not as out there as you might...
The Brave New World Of AI: Is AI The Answer Or Just Part Of The Equation?
AI will indeed be disruptive, but Hybrid AI has a lot of positive potential. The post The Brave New World Of AI: Is AI The Answer Or Just Part Of The Equation? appeared first on Above the Law.Aldous Huxley’s dystopian masterpiece “Brave New World” was published more...
USCIS-Proposed Fee Increase With New Additional Asylum Costs Will Hurt Businesses
USCIS is underfunded and has called for significant fee increases across almost all immigration forms. The post USCIS-Proposed Fee Increase With New Additional Asylum Costs Will Hurt Businesses appeared first on Above the Law.The Department of Homeland Security rang...
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You – Asbestos in Talc
We all know the adage, “What you don’t know can hurt you.” There is truth in that conventional wisdom. Harms caused by exposure to talc-based cosmetic and body powders prove the point. Unbeknownst to consumers, there are asbestos fibers inside many of the talc...
Marketing Tips and Considerations for Private Offerings
When conducting a private offering, there are several facts and circumstances to weigh when deciding on a safe harbor. Section 4(a)(2) of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder provides an exemption from...
Dallas’ New Dr. Death?
If there is anyone out there reading this who hasn’t heard of “Dr. Death,” I suggest you listen to the Podcast, watch the documentary “Dr. Death Undoctored,” watch the “American Greed” episode about the case, or heck … just Google him. You’ll likely catch me on there...
As Law Firms Start Layoffs, Alternative Legal Services Providers Grow Like Gangbusters
Biglaw firms that haven't entered the ALSP market might want to get a move on. The post As Law Firms Start Layoffs, Alternative Legal Services Providers Grow Like Gangbusters appeared first on Above the Law.Most law firms aren’t in the process of laying off...
Court Rules Johnson & Johnson Can’t Throw Out Civil Liability Because Of ’Good Intentions’
The next phase of the litigation will be them repeatedly saying, ’Cancer? How could we have given you cancer? Do you see how cute our mascot is?!’ The post Court Rules Johnson & Johnson Can’t Throw Out Civil Liability Because Of ’Good Intentions’ appeared first on...
Documate Rebrands As Gavel As It Expands Beyond Document Automation Into Providing A Platform for Building Online Legal Products
Documate, a company whose no-code automation platform is used by law firms and legal organizations to automate the creation of legal documents, is rebranding under a new name, Gavel, to better reflect its continuing expansion into serving as the platform on which law...
What Health Plans Need To Know About QHPs Now That The ACA Is Here To Stay
Now that numerous calls for repeal and legal challenges brought against the ACA over the years have failed, health plans can finally invest confidently in this line of business. The post What Health Plans Need To Know About QHPs Now That The ACA Is Here To Stay...
Biglaw Staff Member Arrested In Sting Operation By Vigilante ‘Creep Catching Unit’
This isn’t To Catch a Predator, it’s the new spinoff, To Catch a Legal Secretary. The post Biglaw Staff Member Arrested In Sting Operation By Vigilante ‘Creep Catching Unit’ appeared first on Above the Law.We have some alarming news to report on from California, where...
Morning Docket: 01.31.23
* Trump sues Bob Woodward claiming copyright on all the stuff he told Woodward during interviews Trump granted for the purpose of letting Woodward write a book. This is not going in the magical "Trump keeps winning cases" bucket his lawyer talks about. [Courthouse...
Clio Goes Down Under, Expanding Into Australia with New Office and Data Center to Support APAC Growth
The law practice management company Clio is expanding into Australia, where it will offer both of its signature products, Clio Manage and Clio Grow, and open an office and a data center to support customers there and throughout the Asia-Pacific region. “As we think...
Documate Rebrands As Gavel As It Expands Beyond Document Automation Into Providing A Platform for Building Online Legal Products
Documate, a company whose no-code automation platform is used by law firms and legal organizations to automate the creation of legal documents, is rebranding under a new name, Gavel, to better reflect its continuing expansion into serving as the platform on which law...
FTC Proposed Ban on Noncompetes Compels Discussion
On January 5, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed rule to ban non-compete agreements nationwide, citing that they violate Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. As the proposed rule enters the 60-day comment period, we sat down with Martin...
Court: Defendant Shouldn’t Have Been Jailed for Failing to Pay Restitution That Was Never Scheduled
"This case demonstrates that these are not merely academic concerns: the defendant's probation was erroneously revoked because neither the parties nor the judge focused on the fact that the defendant had never been adjudged to have the ability to pay restitution and...
The Lawyers Are Not Alright: The Morning Minute
The news and analysis you need to start your day. With 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 for attorneys licensed in multiple...
Should You Use ChatGPT to Generate Your Law Firm’s Marketing Content?
This article may help you understand the realities of using ChatGPT and other AI-generated content in your law firm marketing efforts. ChatGPT has been a hot topic in the marketing world lately, and for good reason. A recent LinkedIn post spurred a conversation with...
A Legal CIO’s Guide to Technology Procurement In 2023
For a legal CIO, one of the key responsibilities is to establish that the organization has the right technology in place to support its operations and achieve its business goals. This can be challenging, as there are many factors to consider when choosing new...
Ahead of the Curve: The F-Bomb Heard ‘Round the Legal Academic World
This week, we're discussing the professor whose expletive in response to a student's question--caught on a hot mic--has gone viral. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty...
The U.S. News Ranking Methodology May Have Changed, But Law Schools Are Still Dropping Like Flies
The onetime rankings leader has become decidedly uncool in legal academia. The post The U.S. News Ranking Methodology May Have Changed, But Law Schools Are Still Dropping Like Flies appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily...
A Rose By Any Other Name Would Be Just As Petty — See Also
Judge R. David Proctor's Reprimanding Would Have Made The Bard Proud: You know things are bad when someone insults you in Shakespeare. As Great As Academic Freedom Is, Sure Wish This Guy Would Shut Up: Law Professor Robert Steinbuch takes a break from educating to be...
District Court Enters Permanent Injunction Against Florida-Based Drug Importer and Distributor
A federal court today entered a consent decree of permanent injunction prohibiting LGM Pharma LLC, a Florida company, from distributing active pharmaceutical ingredients not manufactured, processed, or held in compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act...
Two Florida Doctors Convicted in $31 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
A federal jury convicted two Florida doctors today for their roles in a scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting over $31 million in claims for expensive durable medical equipment (DME) that Medicare beneficiaries did not need and that were procured through the...
Four Washington State Men Sentenced for Hate Crime and False Statement Charges After Racially-Motivated Assault
Four men who assaulted a Black man because of the man’s actual and perceived race at a bar in Lynnwood, Washington, were sentenced today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Jason DeSimas, 45, Jason Stanley, 46, Randy Smith, 42, and...
‘They’ve Got the Wrong Defendants’: On Day 1 of Trial, Defense Counsel Says Doctors, Not Distributors, Should Be Sued Over Opioid Epidemic
The first U.S. state court jury trial in litigation brought by private plaintiffs over the opioid epidemic began in Georgia with opening arguments Monday morning. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
A Los Angeles Court Ruled Against Prolific Copyright Plaintiff in Summary Judgment
LOS ANGELES, CA—A federal court in Los Angeles ruled against prolific copyright plaintiff Neman Brothers & Associates, Inc. on January 5, 2022. The court granted summary judgment in favor of defendant InterFocus, Inc., an e-commerce seller, on Neman Brothers’...