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Judge Sounds Alarm Over Persistent Circuit Split on ‘Favorable Termination’ Rule
The rule, established in the Supreme Court's 1994 decision 'Heck v. Humphrey,' bars people from bringing civil rights suits without first showing their conviction has been reversed, set aside or expunged. Circuits are divided over whether that rule applies to...
Judge Sounds Alarm Over Persistent Circuit Split on ‘Favorable Termination’ Rule
The rule, established in the Supreme Court's 1994 decision 'Heck v. Humphrey,' bars people from bringing civil rights suits without first showing their conviction has been reversed, set aside or expunged. Circuits are divided over whether that rule applies to...
‘Half the Picture’: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Claim Rulings Impeded Defense
Counsel for the fallen crypto mogul claim rulings from U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan impeded their defense. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using...
‘Half the Picture’: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Claim Rulings Impeded Defense
Counsel for the fallen crypto mogul claim rulings from U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan impeded their defense. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...
From Prep Basketball Star to Dechert Global Managing Partner, Vince Cohen Never Forgot His D.C. Roots
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Dechert global managing partner Vince Cohen discusses his D.C. roots, his time in the U.S. Attorney's Office and his decision to make Dechert his home, all while paying homage to the city that raised him. Hi there.The email...
From Prep Basketball Star to Dechert Global Managing Partner, Vince Cohen Never Forgot His D.C. Roots
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Dechert global managing partner Vince Cohen discusses his D.C. roots, his time in the U.S. Attorney's Office and his decision to make Dechert his home, all while paying homage to the city that raised him. Premium...
Competition, Consumers, Workers Drive FTC’s Aggressive Antitrust Approach, Khan Says
"This change in this reorientation has happened against a backdrop of a very organic sense that something was not working, that we were not adequately preserving competition across these markets," Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said. Hi there.The email...
Competition, Consumers, Workers Drive FTC’s Aggressive Antitrust Approach, Khan Says
"This change in this reorientation has happened against a backdrop of a very organic sense that something was not working, that we were not adequately preserving competition across these markets," Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said. Federal Trade...
COOs on the Move as Big Firms See Flurry of Business Pro Hires
The consequence of a professional "wall" is usually turnover, noted an industry observer, about the fast pace of c-suite moves. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party...
COOs on the Move as Big Firms See Flurry of Business Pro Hires
The consequence of a professional "wall" is usually turnover, noted an industry observer, about the fast pace of c-suite moves. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
What OpenAI’s New High-Level Reasoning Model Means for Legal Tech
While the new model—OpenAI o1—could expand the number of legal use cases generative AI can tackle, certain barriers may make it less ubiquitous in legal tech. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
What OpenAI’s New High-Level Reasoning Model Means for Legal Tech
While the new model—OpenAI o1—could expand the number of legal use cases generative AI can tackle, certain barriers may make it less ubiquitous in legal tech. Another season, another OpenAI model. On Sept. 12, the artificial intelligence developer announced a...
Ninth Circuit: No Immunity For Officer Who Shot Peaceful Protester In The Groin
From the thugs-gonna-thug dept The post Ninth Circuit: No Immunity For Officer Who Shot Peaceful Protester In The Groin appeared first on Above the Law.From the thugs-gonna-thug dept The post Ninth Circuit: No Immunity For Officer Who Shot Peaceful Protester In The...
Top Biglaw Firm Closing 3 Offices, Laying Off Attorneys And Staff
HoLove is shrinking. The post Top Biglaw Firm Closing 3 Offices, Laying Off Attorneys And Staff appeared first on Above the Law.HoLove is shrinking. The post Top Biglaw Firm Closing 3 Offices, Laying Off Attorneys And Staff appeared first on Above the Law.
The 15 Most Expensive Law Schools (2023-2024)
Choose your law school wisely -- it may cost you A LOT. The post The 15 Most Expensive Law Schools (2023-2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Choose your law school wisely -- it may cost you A LOT. The post The 15 Most Expensive Law Schools (2023-2024) appeared first...
Conquering Conferences: Less Awkward-School-Dance, More Savvy Networking
Finding success in a world where everyone's trying to be the cool kid. The post Conquering Conferences: Less Awkward-School-Dance, More Savvy Networking appeared first on Above the Law.Finding success in a world where everyone's trying to be the cool kid. The post...
Winning Business With Legal Tech: Pitching Tips For Law Firms
What’s the best way for law firms to showcase how their use of legal tech benefits clients in pitches and proposals? The post Winning Business With Legal Tech: Pitching Tips For Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.What’s the best way for law firms to showcase...
Felonious Former President Has A Mixed Day In Three Courts
When you're a star ... The post Felonious Former President Has A Mixed Day In Three Courts appeared first on Above the Law.When you're a star ... The post Felonious Former President Has A Mixed Day In Three Courts appeared first on Above the Law.
The Power Of Self-Advocacy
Takeaways from an ILTACON session, 'Women Who Lead: Advocating for Your Career at Any Stage.' The post The Power Of Self-Advocacy appeared first on Above the Law.Takeaways from an ILTACON session, 'Women Who Lead: Advocating for Your Career at Any Stage.' The post...
Australia’s Anti-Misinformation Laws Target Twitter
Common sense regulation isn't a hard ask. The post Australia’s Anti-Misinformation Laws Target Twitter appeared first on Above the Law.Common sense regulation isn't a hard ask. The post Australia’s Anti-Misinformation Laws Target Twitter appeared first on Above the...
One Of America’s Most Consequential Lawyers Officially Endorses Kamala Harris For President
Alberto Gonzales refers to Trump as 'perhaps the most serious threat to the rule of law in a generation.' The post One Of America’s Most Consequential Lawyers Officially Endorses Kamala Harris For President appeared first on Above the Law.Alberto Gonzales refers to...
Alina Habba Gets Her Own Hush Money Agreement
Oh, Alina! The post Alina Habba Gets Her Own Hush Money Agreement appeared first on Above the Law.Oh, Alina! The post Alina Habba Gets Her Own Hush Money Agreement appeared first on Above the Law.
Ex-Kirkland Associate Advances Suit Against Firm, as Gender Bias Claims Multiply in Big Law
"We continue to see women not being given opportunities, not being paid properly, and pregnancy accommodations not being provided for at respected and large law firms," one employment lawyer said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
Ex-Kirkland Associate Advances Suit Against Firm, as Gender Bias Claims Multiply in Big Law
"We continue to see women not being given opportunities, not being paid properly, and pregnancy accommodations not being provided for at respected and large law firms," one employment lawyer said. Most of the claims brought by former Kirkland & Ellis...
2024 US Presidential Election: What the Legal Industry Needs to Know
Take a look at the ongoing coverage from across the Law.com Newsroom on the potential impact of November's election. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not...
2024 US Presidential Election: What the Legal Industry Needs to Know
Take a look at the ongoing coverage from across the Law.com Newsroom on the potential impact of November's election. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success. Hi there.The email you...
Today on Legaltech Week: Guests Ed Walters and Robin Chesterman from vLex Discuss the New Vincent AI; Plus, the Week’s Top News
Live today on the weekly Legaltech Week journalists’ roundtable, we’ll get a briefing on the major upgrade to Vincent AI, the vLex AI assistant, from Robin Chesterman, global head of product, and Ed Walters, chief strategy officer, following yesterday’s announcement...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘People Skills Are Key. None of Us Succeed Alone,’ Says Elaine Blais of Goodwin Procter
"People skills are key. So much of our business success depends on relationships—relationships with clients, with our partners, with associates and our Global Operations team. None of us succeed alone." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Ailing Oslo EV Battery Maker Axes CLO, Seeks Replacement in Incentive-Rich US
Freyr Battery, hurt by weaker-than-expected demand for electric vehicles, hopes to find solace in the United States, which is doling out billions of dollars in tax credits to challenge China's supremacy in lithium-ion battery production. Hi there.The email you...
Soft Skills: How to Hack Your Greatest Superpowers
Bull Garlington | The most important soft skill of them all. The post Soft Skills: How to Hack Your Greatest Superpowers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Soft skills are perhaps your most important “intangible assets.” But before you...
‘Underwriting’ Laterals Stokes Tension Among Nonequity Partners
Although pay for equity partners is going up, "we are seeing some firms that are not raising compensation for nonequity partners or, in some cases, cutting comp," observed a recruiter. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Midlevel Biglaw Associates Want Market Compensation, And They Want It Now
It's time to show midlevels the money! The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Want Market Compensation, And They Want It Now appeared first on Above the Law.It's time to show midlevels the money! The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Want Market Compensation, And They Want...
The State Of Knowledge Management And Innovation In Legal, With Patrick DiDomenico And Joshua Fireman
On Oct. 17 and 18, 2024, two of the legal industry’s leading experts on knowledge management and innovation will present the second-annual KM&I for Legal Conference in New York City. The post The State Of Knowledge Management And Innovation In Legal, With Patrick...
How You Can Grow Out Of A Solo Law Practice
A noble spirit embiggens the smallest firm! Check out this Non-Eventcast for a guide to scaling up. The post How You Can Grow Out Of A Solo Law Practice appeared first on Above the Law.A noble spirit embiggens the smallest firm! Check out this Non-Eventcast for a...
Are Young Biglaw Associates Too Scared To Take Vacation Time?
Making lots of money isn't always a great thing. The post Are Young Biglaw Associates Too Scared To Take Vacation Time? appeared first on Above the Law.Making lots of money isn't always a great thing. The post Are Young Biglaw Associates Too Scared To Take Vacation...
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Bye-Bye, Beijing — See Also
Another Firm Closes An Eastern Office: Perkins Coie is moving its Asia-centered hub. Do You Know About The Boogeymen?: These are the firms you don't want to go up against. Another State Is Turning Away From NextGen: Nevada is cooking up a cool alternative. Why Does...
This New AI Copilot Is Your Guardian Angel During A Deposition
What if you could have an invisible guardian angel sitting on your shoulder during a deposition, whispering in your ear to point out questions you’ve asked awkwardly, inconsistencies in the witness’s testimony, and points needing follow-up or explication? In effect,...
LawNext: How One Legal Tech Startup Is Simplifying Data Collection from Mobile Devices
Matt Rasmussen had worked for some 20 years in litigation technology and support at major law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and litigation services providers, when he wondered why mobile collections had to be so time-consuming, inefficient and invasively overbroad. ...
The Law Firm Disrupted: Litigation Finance Goes Mainstream. That’s No Accident
Funders like Burford Capital need to partner with lawyers to realize returns on their capital. That puts a premium on efforts to demystify their work. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
Loyola University Chicago Facing Third Title IX Complaint for ‘Systemically Mishandling’ Sexual Misconduct Reports
"Loyola has shown deliberate indifference to known acts of sexual assault and harassment for at least the past decade," the complaint said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
Former Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Joins Local Boutique as Partner
After presiding over Florida's 11th Circuit for about three decades, former Judge Jennifer Bailey is joining Bass Law, where she will focus on alternative dispute resolution, private judging and commercial litigation. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription...
Pillsbury Hires US Appellate Practice Leader
Anne Voigts joins the firm after more than seven years with King & Spalding in Palo Alto. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send...
Morgan Lewis Singled Out in ‘Open Letter’ Over Intel Discrimination Suit
"Morgan Lewis stated that antisemitic activities would not be tolerated at its firm. Yet it is now defending antisemitic hatred at Intel and attempting to 'out' me," said a plaintiff's open letter posted Thursday. A John Doe plaintiff who claims he was fired...
Biotech CEO Sent $1M in Crypto to Wrong Wallet. Now He’s Suing the Issuer for Its Return
"This is an attempt to deviate from that precedent," said Daniel Maland, the immediate-past co-chair of the Florida Bar Business Law Section Blockchain and Digital Assets Committee. "They're trying to hold crypto exchanges accountable to a different...
Alisa Wilkes No One Gets Railroaded on Her Watch
Alisa Wilkes No One Gets Railroaded on Her Watch By Susan Cushing Despite the growing number of women entering the legal profession, certain areas remain heavily male-dominated. One such field is the railroad industry, where the balance of legal representation...
2024 Young Lawyers of Jacksonville
Home Special Issue 2024 Young Lawyers of Jacksonville By Attorney at Law Magazine September 12, 2024 Table of Contents Attorney at Law Magazine First Coast is proud to present its 2024 Young Lawyers of Jacksonville, featuring a collection of up-and-coming attorneys...
Corporate Money Blurs Line Between Experts, Advocates in the Antitrust Space, Kanter Says
"I fear that as the line blurs between expertise and advocacy, we risk losing expertise altogether," said Jonathan Kanter, the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust chief. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
James Cummings: Problem Solving Every Day
In June, James Cummings launched his own practice, Cummings Mediation PLLC, which has allowed him to lean in and focus almost exclusively on alternative dispute resolution. We sat down with Cummings to discuss his practice and his transition to mediation. AALM: What...
Dave Bano: A Second Chapter
Over the course of his insurance career, David “Dave” Bano rose to the rank of chief of claims at Nationwide. Upon his retirement, he transitioned into a consulting and expert witness role on the insurance industry. With his broad experience across the industry,...
Ashlea Edwards: Takes the Helm of the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division
Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with Ashlea Edwards of Akerman LLP’s Jacksonville office to discuss her new role as the President of The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division. AALM: You have stated you’d like to “instill kindness, compassion, and service” among young...
Carl Berkowitz: Keeping Our World Moving Safely
Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with Carl Berkowitz of Forensic Engineering Institute. He has been a key figure in the field of transportation engineering and safety for over 60 years. He has contributed significantly to the planning, design, engineering, safety,...
JU Law Student Bar Association
Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with the leadership of the Jacksonville University College of Law Student Bar Association to discuss the organization and how its helping prepare the next generation of lawyers. AALM: Tell us about your goals for the inaugural year....
Tips for Complying with ABA and State Rules On Attorney Advertising
If legal marketing professionals are looking for the absolutely clear and consistent rules about attorney advertising that every firm can or should follow, know that the search is futile because the states not only modified the rules but called them by other names...
Pa. Hospital Agrees to $65M Class Action Settlement Over Data Breach
Unlike in most data breach cases, the plaintiffs were able to determine the specifics of the damage done to class members, Saltz Mongeluzzi partner Patrick Howard said. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
Morning Docket: 09.12.24
* Nevada rejects NCBE test to forge new attorney licensing regime front-loading requirements during law school so "law graduates could be cleared to practice within weeks of completing their studies." [Reuters] * Judge settles suit with law firm that threatened to...
Ace ‘Corporate-Core’ This Fall With A Tailored Vest
Waistcoats are trending thanks to the cubicle-chic fad. Here's where to get yours — no office job necessary. The post Ace ‘Corporate-Core’ This Fall With A Tailored Vest appeared first on Above the Law.Waistcoats are trending thanks to the cubicle-chic fad. Here's...
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Closes Its Second Office In China
U.S.-based firms are getting out of China. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Closes Its Second Office In China appeared first on Above the Law.U.S.-based firms are getting out of China. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Closes Its Second Office In China appeared first on Above...
Nevada Could Join Growing Number Of States With Alternatives To The Bar
California ditching the bar really set the ball rolling! The post Nevada Could Join Growing Number Of States With Alternatives To The Bar appeared first on Above the Law.California ditching the bar really set the ball rolling! The post Nevada Could Join Growing Number...
Breaking The Silence: Unusual Insights On Mental Health In Law From Mariette Clardy-Davis
This in-house attorney shares practical tips for fostering a healthier workplace and discusses the importance of mental health advocacy in the legal field. The post Breaking The Silence: Unusual Insights On Mental Health In Law From Mariette Clardy-Davis appeared...
The Biglaw Firms That Strike Fear In The Hearts Of Opposing Counsel (2025)
These firms are home to the most cutthroat litigators out there. The post The Biglaw Firms That Strike Fear In The Hearts Of Opposing Counsel (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.These firms are home to the most cutthroat litigators out there. The post The Biglaw...
Lawyers Manage To Turn Simplest Possible Request Into Absurd, Eye-Bleeding Powerpoint
Why must lawyers make everything complicated. The post Lawyers Manage To Turn Simplest Possible Request Into Absurd, Eye-Bleeding Powerpoint appeared first on Above the Law.Why must lawyers make everything complicated. The post Lawyers Manage To Turn Simplest Possible...
After Debate Shitshow, Trump’s Media Allies Self-Soothe With Fantasies Of Locking Up ABC
Facts don't care about your feelings. And neither does the FEC. The post After Debate Shitshow, Trump’s Media Allies Self-Soothe With Fantasies Of Locking Up ABC appeared first on Above the Law.Facts don't care about your feelings. And neither does the FEC. The post...
Folks Are Big Mad Over Biglaw Firm’s Recent Cuts
A&O Shearman is being slammed for 'distasteful' office closure. The post Folks Are Big Mad Over Biglaw Firm’s Recent Cuts appeared first on Above the Law.A&O Shearman is being slammed for 'distasteful' office closure. The post Folks Are Big Mad Over Biglaw...
The Techification of the Law Firm C-Suite
While many lawyers were busy focusing on how generative AI would impact the practice of law, its shockwaves were reaching all the way to the venerable Big Law C-suite. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
As It Unveils Major Upgrade of Its Vincent AI, vLex May Now Be the Most Capable AI Assistant in the Legal Market
Ever since Casetext released CoCounsel on March 1, 2023, the race has been on among legal tech companies to develop the most capable generative AI assistant for legal professionals. Today, vLex is releasing a major upgrade to its Vincent AI that puts it firmly in the...
New York Times, Athletic Media Hit With Data Privacy Class Action for Allegedly Sharing User Data
The claim alleged that the New York Times violated the federal Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988 and the New York Video Consumer Protection Act by sharing consumers' personally identifiable information with third parties. Counsel has not yet appeared for the...
Checklist for Conducting Your Law Firm’s Year-End Financial Review
Camille Stell | Tips for tidying up your practice and conducting a comprehensive financial review. The post Checklist for Conducting Your Law Firm’s Year-End Financial Review appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.The end of the year is...
Court Spanks MO Secretary Of State For Effort To Terminate Abortion Amendment
Gotta carry that initiative to term. It's God's will! The post Court Spanks MO Secretary Of State For Effort To Terminate Abortion Amendment appeared first on Above the Law.Gotta carry that initiative to term. It's God's will! The post Court Spanks MO Secretary Of...
Elon Is Still Losing Money Over His Twitter Firing Spree
This was a totally foreseeable turn of events. The post Elon Is Still Losing Money Over His Twitter Firing Spree appeared first on Above the Law.This was a totally foreseeable turn of events. The post Elon Is Still Losing Money Over His Twitter Firing Spree appeared...
What Is Up With These Federal Judges?
It was a quite the week for terrible decisions. The post What Is Up With These Federal Judges? appeared first on Above the Law.It was a quite the week for terrible decisions. The post What Is Up With These Federal Judges? appeared first on Above the Law.
Trump Gets An Embarrassing Fact-Check During Debate After Making Wild Claims About Post-Birth Abortions
The phrase 'execute the baby' later trended on X thanks to Trump's absurdity. The post Trump Gets An Embarrassing Fact-Check During Debate After Making Wild Claims About Post-Birth Abortions appeared first on Above the Law.The phrase 'execute the baby' later trended...
A Proposed Law That Would Exclude Tips From Income Taxes Will Create More Problems Than Benefits
The law will have to be drafted with specific and precise language because inaccurate or imprecise wording could include more people than the law intended. The post A Proposed Law That Would Exclude Tips From Income Taxes Will Create More Problems Than Benefits...
Blum & Co. Make It Harder For Black Female Entrepreneurs Because That’s How Civil Rights Work Now
We really are in the worst timeline, huh. The post Blum & Co. Make It Harder For Black Female Entrepreneurs Because That’s How Civil Rights Work Now appeared first on Above the Law.We really are in the worst timeline, huh. The post Blum & Co. Make It Harder...
You’re A Supreme Court Justice, Not A Day Trader
Digging into the most recent Supreme Court financial disclosures. The post You’re A Supreme Court Justice, Not A Day Trader appeared first on Above the Law.Digging into the most recent Supreme Court financial disclosures. The post You’re A Supreme Court Justice, Not A...
AI That Actually Matters! — See Also
This AI Tool Is A Game Changer: You won't want to comb through depositions the old way ever again. Taylor Swift Fights Deepfakes By Announcing Her Ballot: Be like Taylor and do your research! See Who Is Making Pound Over Fist: These are the richest UK Biglaw firms. So...
Got ‘Flat’ Milk?: NY Company Says German Ex-Partner Stole Flat-Food Trade Secrets
A complaint filed in New York contends Veganz Group stole Vitiprints' patented technology to market dehydrated "flat" food products on its own, violating terms of their licensing partnership. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
11th Circuit Rejects Former CSX Employee’s Safety-Related Whistleblowing Claims
"The evidence at summary judgment establishes that Hitt engaged in protected activity by refusing to work during the lightning storm and refusing to operate at speeds he considered unsafe and that he suffered an adverse action by being terminated. But there is no...
Morgan Davis: Strategic Advisor to the Cannabis Industry
Morgan Davis: Strategic Advisor to the Cannabis Industry By Bob Friedman Raleigh cannabis business attorney Morgan Davis peered into the display case at Elevation Hemp Company in Raleigh and asked store manager how the CBD flowers were selling.“The hottest thing in...
Sean Cole: Examining the Heart of an Issue
As a young child growing up in the coal country of Appalachia, Raleigh personal injury lawyer Sean Cole was influenced by the books his father read to him, including “Lord of the Rings” and “The Chronicles of Narnia.” “The central theme of a lot of the stories he read...
Wade E. Byrd: Confessions of a ‘Good Pirate’
Fayetteville personal injury attorney Wade E. Byrd describes himself as a good pirate. His website lists verdicts of primarily serious medical malpractice, wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases with five verdicts topping over $10 million. Byrd is one of just...
Veteran’s Clinic Planned For New High Point University Law School
Roughly 75% of all initial applications for VA benefits are denied, according to a Veteran’s Affairs website. That has a profound impact in North Carolina where over 720,000 veterans have settled. When High Point University’s Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law opened this...
Jennifer Sinclair Simpkins Compassionate and Straightforward
“It’s important to be compassionate because my client is going through a very difficult time. But I think being straightforward goes a long way with them. It doesn’t help anybody to beat around the bush and waste time and resources,” said Jennifer Simpkins, an...
Rachel Mosser: A Criminal and Civil Fight
For Rachel Mosser, the ideal trifecta of a double major in English and Criminal Justice and a Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law positioned her for a personal injury practice at Maginnis Howard. Mosser handles traditional personal injury matters,...
Responsible AI in Legal Services (RAILS)
Raise your hand if you have encountered a story in the last 24 hours about AI’s potential for the legal industry. With all those opportunities have come some ethical questions about the rules of the road and the need for guardrails. “[AI] is not without its...
Have a Plan for Variable Personal Injury Income
We’ve all heard stories about lottery winners who go on spending sprees and wind up broke. We assure ourselves we would have more discipline. Unfortunately, some personal injury attorneys fall into the same trap. I spoke recently with former NCAJ President John McCabe...
Julie Sawyer-Little on the Role of a Life Care Planner in Litigation
After a serious injury or accident, plaintiff and defense attorneys often need a life care planner (or consultant) to assess medical, psychosocial and vocational needs to develop a plan and budget for use in litigation. North Carolina-based Julie Sawyer-Little is a...
Life-Care Plans and the Forensic Economist
In personal injury cases, forensic economists are best known for analyzing lost earnings. When we work for the plaintiff, we calculate the injured person’s lost earnings. When working for the defense, we might critique the plaintiff’s expert’s work instead. But some...
Natalie Black Kohler, Legal Chief of Bath-Fixture Giant for 26 Years, Dies at 74
Black Kohler was legal chief and her husband, Herbert V. Kohler ]r., was CEO during a golden age for the plumbing products manufacturer, which today is one of the largest privately owned companies in the country. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
International AI Treaty Signed by US, UK, and EU Leaves Much to Be Determined
An AI treaty put forth by the human rights organization the Council of Europe allows countries to fill in the blanks as they wish. But it also establishes common principles—and a common language—for regulating AI. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Caroline Ellison Requests Time-Served for ‘Extensive’ Cooperation Against Sam Bankman-Fried
Sentencing is currently scheduled for Sept. 24 before U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of New York. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who...
Talc Trial Opens in Connecticut: J&J ‘Chose to Do the Wrong Thing’
Ben Braly, of Dean Omar Branham Shirley, told jurors in Connecticut's Bridgeport Judicial District Court on Wednesday that his client, plaintiff Evan Plotkin, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2021, at age 64, after a lifetime of using Johnson & Johnson's talcum...
Convicted of Theft, Law Firm CFO Denied Bankruptcy Protection
The judge dismissed the bankruptcy after McElroy Deutsch asserted that John Dunlea's "Chapter 11 petition is intended to frustrate the legitimate efforts of a creditor to enforce its rights against the debtor." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Mindspring Lawyers Urge Del. Supreme Court to Overturn Chancery Opinion Faulting Take-Private Process
Justice Karen Valihura asked Andrew Rossman of Quinn Emanuel whether the Chancery decision included fact-finding that the high court should defere to. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
Morning Docket: 09.11.24
* Here she is... Miss Owes Biglaw a million bucks! [American Lawyer] * So, um, Paul Weiss partner Karen Dunn seems like the big winner from last night's debate. [ABA Journal] * After the AG attempted to suppress ballot measure over abortion, the state supreme court...
Healthcare Leaders Clash On Mental Health Parity Final Rule
The AMA came out in support of the Biden-Harris Administration's final rule on mental health parity, while AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association argue that it will increase costs and negatively affect access to care. The post Healthcare Leaders Clash On...
Taylor Swift Breaks Open Trump-Harris Race Over AI Regulatory Policy… Because Sure, Why Not?
Obviously, Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris is a law and technology story. The post Taylor Swift Breaks Open Trump-Harris Race Over AI Regulatory Policy… Because Sure, Why Not? appeared first on Above the Law.Obviously, Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris is a...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Johnson & Johnson’s Proposed Talc Bankruptcy Plan Now Totals $9.1B, Could A $2.75B NCAA Class Settlement Collapse?
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The UK Top 50: The Richest Biglaw Firms Across The Pond
Biglaw means big money in the UK. The post The UK Top 50: The Richest Biglaw Firms Across The Pond appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw means big money in the UK. The post The UK Top 50: The Richest Biglaw Firms Across The Pond appeared first on Above the Law.