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‘Vague’ Product Testing Allegations Sink Benzene Class Action
The ruling follows a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit decision last month reviving a benzene class action against Bayer, after the circuit court found the plaintiffs plausibly alleged that the products in question were worth less than they would have been...
4 Controversial Issues Complicating the E-Discovery Space
Speakers at Reed Smith's “Discovery Crossfire: Debating the Controversial AI Issues in Discovery webinar discuss their interpretation of hot button e-discovery issues. Speakers at Reed Smith's “Discovery Crossfire: Debating the Controversial AI Issues in...
After Ride’s Manufacturer Fails to Appear in Court, Orlando Jury Awards $310M to Parents In Teen’s Death
“We now are going to take this judgment, and we're going to enforce it in Austria, said attorney Michael Haggard. “We now are going to take this judgment, and we're going to enforce it in Austria, said attorney Michael Haggard.
Effortless Time Tracking + QuickBooks = Your New Power Move
Rocket Matter Product Spotlight | Waiting until the end of the week to track time could cause you to lose 25–50% of your law firm's billable hours. Capture more time with Rocket Matter Track. The post Effortless Time Tracking + QuickBooks = Your New Power Move...
Morning Docket: 12.06.24
* Applications for law school are up 35 percent just in time for these students to compile massive loans before firms replace entry level legal jobs with AI. [ABA Journal] * A look at John Morgan's personal injury practice empire. [Forbes] * California bar examiners...
Mass Puppycide Ends Career Of Tennessee Deputy Who Probably Never Should Have Been A Cop
From the so-anyway-I-started-blasting dept The post Mass Puppycide Ends Career Of Tennessee Deputy Who Probably Never Should Have Been A Cop appeared first on Above the Law.Cops just seem to love killing people’s pets. While this act is often “justified” by (often...
This Boutique Law Firm’s Bonuses Are A Real Knockout For Associates
These bonuses sure do pack a Biglaw punch. The post This Boutique Law Firm’s Bonuses Are A Real Knockout For Associates appeared first on Above the Law.Boutique law firms are really showing their financial prowess this bonus season, matching Milbank’s generous...
Top 5 Law Firm Digital Marketing Trends of 2025
Annette Choti | How will these trends shape your 2025 marketing strategy? The post Top 5 Law Firm Digital Marketing Trends of 2025 appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Here are five digital marketing trends for lawyers that could reshape...
Climate Activists Stage Protest At Biglaw Megafirm, Decrying Its ‘Crimes Against The Planet’
The Biglaw firm in question is one of the worst when it comes to exacerbating climate change. The post Climate Activists Stage Protest At Biglaw Megafirm, Decrying Its ‘Crimes Against The Planet’ appeared first on Above the Law.The Biglaw firm in question is one of...
Just 10 Days Left To Apply For Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW
If you are a legal tech startup, don’t miss your chance to compete in Startup Alley, the pitch competition that is a seminal event of ABA TECHSHOW. The post Just 10 Days Left To Apply For Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW appeared first on Above the Law.If you are a legal...
It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You: The Biggest Lesson I Learned In 2024
Build your reputation, nurture relationships, and aim to leave every place you go better than you found it. The post It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You: The Biggest Lesson I Learned In 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.Build your reputation, nurture...
Judge Nixes Boeing Plea Deal Because Parties Had Agreed NOT To Discriminate Against Black People
Almost like he doesn't care about the victims as much as he cares about generating a headline... The post Judge Nixes Boeing Plea Deal Because Parties Had Agreed NOT To Discriminate Against Black People appeared first on Above the Law.Reed O’ConnorThere are a lot of...
FBI Nominee Kash Patel Threatens To Sue Olivia Troye For Aggravated Mean Words Crimes
He doesn't seem that concerned about this confirmation battle. The post FBI Nominee Kash Patel Threatens To Sue Olivia Troye For Aggravated Mean Words Crimes appeared first on Above the Law.He doesn't seem that concerned about this confirmation battle. The post FBI...
What’s Up With Neil Gorsuch’s Hatred Of An Enforceable Ethics Code For The Supreme Court?
No mere ethics code can bind Neil! The post What’s Up With Neil Gorsuch’s Hatred Of An Enforceable Ethics Code For The Supreme Court? appeared first on Above the Law.No mere ethics code can bind Neil! The post What’s Up With Neil Gorsuch’s Hatred Of An Enforceable...
Biglaw’s 2025 Outlook Is So Bright Partners Need To Wear Shades
There may be some challenges ahead, but it's going to be a great year. The post Biglaw’s 2025 Outlook Is So Bright Partners Need To Wear Shades appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.We also anticipate the return of...
The Possible Law School Connection To The UnitedHealth CEO Murder
There's evidence to support the motive pretty much everyone jumped to as soon as they heard about the killing. The post The Possible Law School Connection To The UnitedHealth CEO Murder appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)Ed. Note:...
A Special Thanks To Our Advertisers
It's so great working with you. The post A Special Thanks To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.A Special Thanks To Our Advertisers - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:Bighand...
Why Match Milbank When You Could Beat Them? — See Also
This Firm Has A Tradition Of Paying Above Market: $200k special bonus! Other Firms Pay Out Bigly Too!: Here's to Morgan Lewis! Climate Activists Come For Biglaw: A&O Shearman did a lot of work for fossil fuel companies over the last few years. Judge Dies On Hill...
Responding To Strong Market Interest In Its Gen AI Product, Josef Closes ‘Lightning-Fast’ Funding Round
Legal automation company Josef has closed what it is describing as a lightning-fast funding round in order to capitalize on market response to Josef Q, the AI-powered product it brought out of beta in November 2023 that enables legal and compliance teams to easily...
Frozen-Potato Producers Face Profiteering Allegations in Surge of Antitrust Class Actions
North American food companies colluded since 2021 and saw "unprecedented" profits in the frozen-potato market, according to multiple antitrust class actions filed in Chicago federal court. North American food companies colluded since 2021 and saw "unprecedented"...
Lawyers Weigh ‘Right to Disconnect’ During Remote Work
Employers should consider establishing ground rules for after-hours communications before lawmakers enact their own regulations of that issue, one employment lawyer said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
SEC Commissioner Uyeda Predicts Eased Crypto Enforcement Under Next Chair
“The SEC can bring at least a national approach as to what we think the law is with respect to cryptocurrencies, said Mark Uyeda, a Republican. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
How Latham & Watkins Is Using Online Training to Expand the Legal Pipeline
The firm's new Data & Technology Transactions Job Simulation is the latest in a series designed to expose prospective lawyers to various practice areas. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
First Trial in Litigation Tying Pa. Medical Device Plant Emissions to Cancer Ends in Defense Win
The case is one of about 100 lawsuits against B. Braun, most of which are filed by Kline & Specter. 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...
Former CEO Allowed to Proceed with Discrimination Suit Against Commercial Litigation Funder, Judge Rules
At the motion to dismiss stage, the court held that the alleged comparisons between a Black employee and white counterparts plausibly established that LexShares' actions resulted from alleged discriminatory animus. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
GrayRobinson Opens Office in Pensacola, Marking First New Office Since 2019
The Second Hundred firm is adding five lawyers in a newly opened office in Pensacola, giving it further physical reach in a corner of the state it hadn't established an office in yet. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
The LatAm Top 30, 2024: The Largest Law Firms in Latin America and the Caribbean by Headcount
Brazilian law firms along with global firms like Baker McKenzie and Spain's ECIJA led the inaugural rankings in a region that has been prioritized for growth by numerous international players. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
Bojangles Restaurant Chain Faces Several Lawsuits Following Data Breach
Most recently, the national law firm Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman filed four actions Tuesday and Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina on behalf of employees and customers who claim their personally identifiable...
Georgia Poll Workers Seek ‘Severe Sanctions’ and Contempt Order Against Rudy Giuliani Over Noncompliance
“Mr. Giuliani's conduct necessitates severe sanctions—in particular, adverse inferences and preclusion, Aaron Nathan of Willkie Farr & Gallagher informed U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman. “Mr. Giuliani's conduct necessitates severe sanctions—in...
Internet Archive Won’t Take E-Library Case to Supreme Court
The Internet Archive said it will not be fighting an appeals court ruling requiring the removal of its free digital library following a copyright showdown from major publishers represented by Davis Wright Tremaine and the archive's Morrison & Foerster...
Top 25 Biglaw Firm Is The Latest To Shutter An Office In China
Yet another U.S.-based firm closes a door in the Chinese market. The post Top 25 Biglaw Firm Is The Latest To Shutter An Office In China appeared first on Above the Law.Yet another U.S.-based firm closes a door in the Chinese market. The post Top 25 Biglaw Firm Is The...
Law School Thought Pregnant Women Not Like Us
Get it? Combining two of the stories into one relevant title? The post Law School Thought Pregnant Women Not Like Us appeared first on Above the Law.Get it? Combining two of the stories into one relevant title? The post Law School Thought Pregnant Women Not Like Us...
Mitch McConnell’s ‘Brazen’ Judicial Hypocrisy
He can shut the hell up. The post Mitch McConnell’s ‘Brazen’ Judicial Hypocrisy appeared first on Above the Law.He can shut the hell up. The post Mitch McConnell’s ‘Brazen’ Judicial Hypocrisy appeared first on Above the Law.
This Biglaw Firm Is Sharing The Wealth Before Its Upcoming Merger
Good news on a Wednesday! The post This Biglaw Firm Is Sharing The Wealth Before Its Upcoming Merger appeared first on Above the Law.Another article about bonuses! Kramer Levin brightened its associates’ days by announcing bonuses! The firm reported $435,224,000 in...
CA Judge Engages In Public Rage Wank Over Hunter Biden Pardon
Forget judicial activism. This is some serious judicial onanism. The post CA Judge Engages In Public Rage Wank Over Hunter Biden Pardon appeared first on Above the Law.Hunter Biden got pardoned, and Judge Mark Scarsi is big mad about it.In the Delaware gun indictment,...
Biglaw Signing Bonuses May Be Back In Action Come 2025
Need some extra cash with that lucrative job offer? Just sign on the dotted line! The post Biglaw Signing Bonuses May Be Back In Action Come 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.In the last few months, I have...
Federal Judiciary Misleadingly Conflates Low Number Of Sexual Harassment Complaints With Lack Of Misconduct
The AO seems not to understand that there is no greater power disparity in the legal profession than between a fresh-out-of-law-school clerk and a life-tenured federal judge. The post Federal Judiciary Misleadingly Conflates Low Number Of Sexual Harassment Complaints...
Tesla Stock Has Surged, But The Risk Is Great That Trump Will Alienate Musk Before Real Graft Can Commence
A greasy form of chemistry still exists between the two. The post Tesla Stock Has Surged, But The Risk Is Great That Trump Will Alienate Musk Before Real Graft Can Commence appeared first on Above the Law.A greasy form of chemistry still exists between the two. The...
And Here You Thought The Hunter Biden Presidential Pardon Was Controversial…
Similarly, he couldn't have done it if he won the election. The post And Here You Thought The Hunter Biden Presidential Pardon Was Controversial… appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Dirck Halstead/Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia...
More Money News! — See Also
Today's Bonus Round-Up: Norton Rose Fulbright, Kramer Levin. Doors Closed: Paul Weiss shuts their Beijing office. Watch Out, Perkins Coie: Kash Patel isn't the biggest fan. You Aren't The Only One Wishing PACER Kept The Pace Up: We know who to blame. Only McConnell Is...
How It Works: Universal Migrator Demos Backup and Restore Tools using Clio Manage
Today on How it Works, Universal Migrator CEO and Founder Tony Valenti demonstrates how to use Universal Migrator to backup and restore data when expanding or switching solutions at your firm. Universal Migrator, a previous winner of the ABA Techshow Startup Alley,...
Contract Lifecycle Management Company ContractPodAi Unveils Leah Drive
Leah Drive addresses the unstructured data in the Leah Intelligence Suite, bringing it all together for increased user accessibility. 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...
‘Great News’ for Businesses? Judge Halts Transparency Mandate
A U.S. district judge in Texas ordered a temporary halt on Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements for companies formed before 2024. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
KRLG Injury Lawyers Hosts Putt Putt Palooza Benefitting Fore the Kids
Home Legal Events KRLG Injury Lawyers Hosts Putt Putt Palooza Benefitting Fore the Kids By Attorney at Law Magazine December 4, 2024 Did you miss out on all the fun at Putt Putt Palooza? Check out KRLG’s next event on January 31st, 2025, Barrister’s Bar Battle. Get...
Litigation Funder Behind Mastercard Case Says Settlement ‘Struck Without Our Agreement’
The litigation funder says it will be challenging the £200 million settlement which was reached on Tuesday, which it argues is "too low and premature". Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
Justices Weigh Constitutional Standard Applicable to Law Banning Trans Care
In saying the statute discriminates based on sex, the high court's liberal justices said the law allows nontransgender children from being prescribed hormones that correspond to their gender assigned at birth. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
How a Tetraplegic Linklaters Lawyer Defied All Odds
After sustaining a severe spinal cord injury before he had even begun his career in law, Jasdeep Brar could have easily given up. Instead, through grit and resilience, he carried on. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Elon Musk Has a Lot More Than a ‘Tornetta’ Appeal to Resolve in Delaware
It could be a while before Musk sees the last of Delaware or McCormick, who he called in a Dec. 3 tweet "a radical far left activist cosplaying as a judge," as the list of Delaware cases still pending against Musk and/or Tesla heading into 2025 extends well beyond...
Carrier Legal Chief Departs for GC Post at Defense Giant Lockheed Martin
Kevin O'Connor is taking the legal reins of the nation's largest defense contractor, with $68 billion in revenue and 122,000 employees. 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...
Lawyers, Law Groups Oppose Proposal to Require Court Approval for Amicus Briefs
"The proposal may significantly increase the rate of amicus denials, thereby chilling amicus curiae filings," Seattle personal injury attorney Maria S. Diamond wrote. "This unintended consequence will deprive the courts of valuable assistance to aid their...
Mattel Sued Over ‘Wicked’ Dolls With Pornographic Website
Roy Willey, of Poulin Willey Anastopoulo in Charleston, South Carolina, filed a consumer class action seeking refunds over the recalled "Wicked" dolls. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
The Great Legal Marketing Summit Overview
Home Legal Events The Great Legal Marketing Summit Overview By Attorney at Law Magazine December 4, 2024 Table of Contents Get paired with the best legal marketing companies. Book a 30-minute legal marketing diagnosis with Jason from the Attorney at Law Magazine...
Trump Nominates Paul Atkins as SEC Chair
Paul Atkins is the chief executive of Patomak Global Partners, a financial services consultancy in Washington, D.C., and 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...
Lawyers Drowning in Cases Are Embracing AI Fastest—and Say It’s Yielding Better Outcomes for Clients
“This is the first technology wave that no lawyer can ignore," said Aaref Hilaly, a partner at Bain Capital Ventures, which invests in legal document automation companies. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
‘It’s Like They Lynched You:’ Law Professor’s Discrimination Claim Reaches High Court
Southern Methodist University wants a U.S. Fifth Circuit question answered by barring common law defamation claims. 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...
‘This Trend Isn’t Over’: Law Firm Partner De-Equitizations Expected to Continue
Multiple Am Law 100 firms, as well as midsize and regional law firms, have de-equitized partners in recent months. More are likely to follow suit. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Joe Manchin Weighs In With Dumbest Take Yet On Pardonghazi
He's running through the tape. The post Joe Manchin Weighs In With Dumbest Take Yet On Pardonghazi appeared first on Above the Law.He's running through the tape. The post Joe Manchin Weighs In With Dumbest Take Yet On Pardonghazi appeared first on Above the Law.
Good Luck Trying To Get Into This Law School
The school is the most selective. The post Good Luck Trying To Get Into This Law School appeared first on Above the Law.The school is the most selective. The post Good Luck Trying To Get Into This Law School appeared first on Above the Law.
We Show You The Money! — See Also
These Are The Firms That Have Matched: Should yours be on there? Let us know! Pays To Practice At A Boutique!: Wilkinson Stekloff's base bonuses are above market! California Knows How To Litigate: And they're preparing for Trump. Networking Can Be Fun!: Read about the...
Are There Jobs for Older Lawyers? Why It’s Becoming Harder to Stay Employed
The legal economy is still navigating the impact of global economic shifts, tech disruption, and remote work models. The struggles of older lawyers—especially those over 50—remain an issue. The post Are There Jobs for Older Lawyers? Why It’s Becoming Harder to Stay...
Lawyer-Client Relationships: Three Successful Alternatives to the Trusted Advisor Role
Is “trusted advisor“’“ really the one and only success route for an attorney? The author argues that there are — and have always been — three different types of client relationships and three other sustainable models for professionals besides trusted advisor. It is a...
Lawyer Mental Health: Lawyers Reaching Out to Those With Problems
Lawyers understand the high-stress loads of fellow lawyers. They are much more likely to “get it” and want to help in a confidential way. The post Lawyer Mental Health: Lawyers Reaching Out to Those With Problems appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Another Judge Strikes Paraquat Plaintiffs’ Expert, Class Action Filer ClaimClam Steers Away From Settlements—And Controversy.
This week: A California state court judge found plaintiffs' sole general causation expert in the paraquat litigation inadmissible. A third-party filer called ClaimClam is exiting class action settlements after pushback from judges and class counsel. Find out who...
How I Made Partner: ‘Find Ways to Contribute to Firm Success Beyond the Billable Hour,’ Says Elisabeth Baker-Pham of Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch
"Choose a firm you feel invested in and find ways to contribute to the success of the firm beyond the billable hour." 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...
King & Spalding E-Discovery Director Jumps to Nebraska Women-Owned Firm
Rose Jones helped establish King & Spalding's e-discovery group, now nearly 90 attorneys across 10 offices. Seeking a new challenge, she plans to help further develop the e-discovery practice at Hilgers Graben. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Nation’s Largest Utility Parts Ways With CLO Who Helped It Navigate Bribery Scandal
Exelon Chief Legal Officer Gayle Littleton is handing off her legal duties to Colette Honorable and will serve as an adviser until she leaves the company in March 2025. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
TikTok Hit With Class Action Claiming It Circumvented Age Verification Measures and Monetized Children’s Data
Christopher Seeger of Seeger Weiss filed the suit on behalf of a nationwide class and a New Jersey subclass of people under 13. 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...
California Preps To Take The Legal Fight To Donald Trump
Gavin Newsom knows what's up. The post California Preps To Take The Legal Fight To Donald Trump appeared first on Above the Law.Gavin Newsom knows what's up. The post California Preps To Take The Legal Fight To Donald Trump appeared first on Above the Law.
Valuable Source Of Business Or Dreaded Obligation? Share Your Take On Trade Shows
Tell us what you think in this short survey. The post Valuable Source Of Business Or Dreaded Obligation? Share Your Take On Trade Shows appeared first on Above the Law.Tell us what you think in this short survey. The post Valuable Source Of Business Or Dreaded...
Crypto Powerhouse Boycotting Milbank, Other Biglaw Firms Hiring SEC Staff
Coinbase asks the rest of the fake money industry to join them. The post Crypto Powerhouse Boycotting Milbank, Other Biglaw Firms Hiring SEC Staff appeared first on Above the Law.Coinbase asks the rest of the fake money industry to join them. The post Crypto...
The Legal Landscape Of Privacy: Why Lawyers Must Keep Up With Change
Serious reviews of your cybersecurity and annual security changes mitigate risk and exposure and will keep class action lawsuits at bay. The post The Legal Landscape Of Privacy: Why Lawyers Must Keep Up With Change appeared first on Above the Law.Serious reviews of...
Boutique Trial Firm Pays Out Above-Market Bonuses!
Why match when you can go beyond! The post Boutique Trial Firm Pays Out Above-Market Bonuses! appeared first on Above the Law.What’s better than your firm matching Milbank? Going over the top! Wilkinson Stekloff is doubling down on spreading the wealth by adding a...
Happy + Healthy Lawyers = Better Client Outcomes
In order to address what ails the legal profession, change has to come from the top and the culture has to be wholly amended. The post Happy + Healthy Lawyers = Better Client Outcomes appeared first on Above the Law.In order to address what ails the legal profession,...
Dinesh D’Souza Is Not Sorry For Lying. Is Maybe Sorry You Feel Harmed By His Lies.
Mistakes were made. The post Dinesh D’Souza Is Not Sorry For Lying. Is Maybe Sorry You Feel Harmed By His Lies. appeared first on Above the Law.Mistakes were made. The post Dinesh D’Souza Is Not Sorry For Lying. Is Maybe Sorry You Feel Harmed By His Lies. appeared...
Kirkland & Ellis Brings Together Pro Bono Client And Attorneys For Actually Enjoyable Networking Event
You, too, can support this great organization. The post Kirkland & Ellis Brings Together Pro Bono Client And Attorneys For Actually Enjoyable Networking Event appeared first on Above the Law.You, too, can support this great organization. The post Kirkland &...
Why Aren’t More Biglaw Firms Venturing Onto TikTok?
The limited Am Law firms that use the site have been met with some success. The post Why Aren’t More Biglaw Firms Venturing Onto TikTok? appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We did our research and couldn’t find any...
On LawNext: How One Legal Tech Company Is Donating Its Software To Help Pursue Justice In Atrocity Crimes
Everlaw for Good is a program run by the e-discovery company Everlaw, through which it makes its software available at no cost to legal aid organizations, nonprofit organizations, and investigative journalists. One beneficiary of that program is the Center for Justice...
Maryland State Bar Members Now Get Free Trust Accounting Software in Deal with Smokeball
Lawyers who are members of the Maryland State Bar Association can now get free access to trust accounting and billing software, through a partnership between the bar and the law practice management company Smokeball. Under the partnership, all 18,000 members of the...
Where Referrals Fit in Your Sales Strategy
This article originally appeared in the Trial Lawyer’s Journal, Vol. I. Visit our website to subscribe and learn more. For as long as you have been in business, you have been taught there are a limited number of ways to generate referrals. Ask your clients and...
Uvalde Shooting ‘Fresh in Everyone’s Mind:’ Lone Dissenting Judge Disagrees with School’s Disciplinary Decision Over Pellet Gun
In a 2-1 decision, a dissenting judge concluded school officials in Illinois allowed recent school shootings, including in Uvalde, Texas, to influence its punishment of a middle school student. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
‘Enough is Enough’: Trump Defense Attorneys Urge Judge to Dismiss New York ‘Hush Money’ Case
In a 72-page filing that cites President Joe Biden's recent pardon of his son, lawyers for Donald Trump argue that any continuation of "this failed lawfare case" will disrupt Trump's transition back to the White House. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link...
Embracing Hybrid Work, ArentFox Schiff Downsizes LA Digs
"A lot of what goes on in the law in motion part of law practice now happens online,” said ArentFox Schiff Los Angeles managing partner Aaron Jacoby. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Judge Reduces Attorneys’ Award in Boston Sidewalk Settlement for Repetitive Billing
In Muehe v. City of Boston, the court reduced the requested fee award from $84,299.77 to $56,600.94. 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...
Stephanie Luce Ola: From the Court to the Courtroom
Stephanie Luce Ola: From the Court to the Courtroom By Dan Baldwin “The training someone gets in team sports, even in the early high school and college years, is great preparation for a career, especially a career in law,” says Stephanie Luce Ola, co-founding partner...
Trust Betrayed: Sexual Assault in Healthcare
Sexual assault in healthcare represents a profound betrayal of trust, both in the patient-provider relationship and the broader medical system. Recent high-profile cases have spotlighted this pervasive issue, revealing significant gaps in prevention and...
JoDee Neil: A Legacy of Law
“Dad drove me to his office at Cedar Springs and Field Street near downtown Dallas where I began doing clerical work and legal drafting from age 13 until I started at the DA’s Office. Though I’m in my 20th year of lawyering, I call that bonus practice,” says attorney...
The World is Warming and Watching: Climate Accountability Cases
Our planet is hotter now than it has been in human history. Over the last 40 years, we have seen the largest increase in the surface temperature of Earth than in any other 40-year period. The hottest years in human history are the last 10. More Americans died in 2023...
The Growing Role of Mental Health in Child Custody Cases
Mental health has become an increasingly significant factor in family law, reflecting broader societal trends that recognize mental health as a critical component of overall well-being. As awareness and understanding of mental health issues expand, courts are paying...
Women’s White Collar Defense Association Dallas Chapter
Attorney at Law Magazine Dallas sat down with Kit Addleman, one of the Dallas chapter leaders of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA). Addleman was one of the co-founders that brought the organization to Dallas more than 10 years ago. AALM: You helped...
Judge Rejects New Trial for Tom Girardi, Whose Testimony Was ‘Consistent With the Defense Case’
U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton, in the Central District of California, said Tom Girardi, 85, was 'exaggerating symptoms' of cognitive impairment. U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton, in the Central District of California, said Tom Girardi, 85, was...
New University of Chicago Law Course Digs Deeper Into Using Gen AI Responsibly
The winter 2025 course, taught by Ed Walters, chief strategy officer at legal research software company vLex, focuses on building generative AI skills and adapting to the changing legal landscape. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
The Defense Bar Is Feeling the Strain: Busy Med Mal Trial Schedules Might Be Phila.’s ‘New Normal’
“We're going to get busier with more cases filed, Marshall Dennehey shareholder Gary Samms said. “So for the group of people that try a lot of the cases, there's going to be no relief for us. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
Deluge of Trump-Leery Government Lawyers Join Job Market, Setting Up Free-for-All for Law Firm, In-House Openings
"There's a palpable sense of sadness and fear now—about losing autonomy, facing uncertainty, or changes to their agency's mission," said Sarah Van Steenburg, a Washington, D.C.-based recruiter for Major, Lindsey & Africa. Hi there.The email you just opened,...
Baker McKenzie Builds on AI Foundation, Crafting Tools to Help Lawyers Work ‘Better, Smarter’
After launching an AI program in 2017 focused on cloud migration, the firm has since embraced the rise of generative AI. 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...
Paul Weiss, Trailblazer for US Firms in China, to Close Beijing Office
The firm is one of at least a dozen U.S. firms that have closed some or all of their offices in China. The incoming U.S. administration will likely not stem that tide. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
Formal Charges Filed Against Judge Accused of Helping Defendant Escape ICE Detention
After federal felony charges against Newton District Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph were dismissed, she referred herself to the Massachusetts Commission on Judicial Conduct, where she now faces formal charges. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
AI Adoption, Data Center Building Boom Opening More Doors for Cybercriminals, Many of Them Teenagers
“We've seen a lot more activity with gangs that are powered by teenagers, and it makes sense because the teens are being recruited because they're tech savvy, they're into gaming, they know about AI," said Michael Bruemmer, vice president of global data breach...
CFPB Aims to Regulate Data Brokers Selling Personal Info
If finalized, the proposed rule would have the federal agency treating data broker sales of a person's credit history, credit score, debt payments, or income as credit report sales subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
Missing Out on Tens of Thousands of Views, Big Law Balks at TikTok
One Am Law 100 firm's most viewed video, coming in with about 27,000 views, is about whether attorneys should place one or two spaces after a period. A Second Hundred firm scored with its day-in-the-life profiles, which follow associates' daily schedules. Hi...
Federal Judges Declaring Backsies On Retirement Since Trump Won The Election
More fallout from Trump's win. The post Federal Judges Declaring Backsies On Retirement Since Trump Won The Election appeared first on Above the Law.More fallout from Trump's win. The post Federal Judges Declaring Backsies On Retirement Since Trump Won The Election...