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Lawyers Are Weighing Suits Over Driverless Cars—But There’s a Catch
Amid the arrival of self-driving rideshare vehicles in Atlanta, attorney Drew Ashby has created a road map for pursuing tortious claims against autonomous defendants. Amid the arrival of self-driving rideshare vehicles in Atlanta, attorney Drew Ashby has created...
Lawyers Are Weighing Suits Over Driverless Cars—But There’s a Catch
Amid the arrival of self-driving rideshare vehicles in Atlanta, attorney Drew Ashby has created a road map for pursuing tortious claims against autonomous defendants. Amid the arrival of self-driving rideshare vehicles in Atlanta, attorney Drew Ashby has created...
Landmark $2B PFAS Contamination Settlement Could Bring Other Claims, Attorney Predicts
"Public servants at those agencies have worked for almost 20 years to achieve these results from DuPont, and it took a month-long trial in Camden this summer to get here, but we're thrilled that we're here and just too happy that New Jersey can get this behind them,...
Landmark $2B PFAS Contamination Settlement Could Bring Other Claims, Attorney Predicts
"Public servants at those agencies have worked for almost 20 years to achieve these results from DuPont, and it took a month-long trial in Camden this summer to get here, but we're thrilled that we're here and just too happy that New Jersey can get this behind them,...
Arnold & Porter Continues Raiding K&L Gates Amid Big Law Summer Hiring
The firm's total catch from K&L Gates is at least 12 partners now. The firm's total catch from K&L Gates is at least 12 partners now.
Arnold & Porter Continues Raiding K&L Gates Amid Big Law Summer Hiring
The firm's total catch from K&L Gates is at least 12 partners now. The firm's total catch from K&L Gates is at least 12 partners now.
Big Law Litigators Raise Concerns About State Premerger Notification Laws
"It really increases the burden and imposes additional costs on companies that are trying to engage in transactions," Covington & Burling partner Ryan Quillian said of the Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act state laws compelling parties to report merger...
Big Law Litigators Raise Concerns About State Premerger Notification Laws
"It really increases the burden and imposes additional costs on companies that are trying to engage in transactions," Covington & Burling partner Ryan Quillian said of the Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act state laws compelling parties to report merger...
‘Troubling’: Split 4th Circuit Rejects ‘History and Tradition’ Challenge to Bankruptcy
“[T]he Constitution grants Article III judicial power over all cases arising under the laws of the United States," the appeals court held in its 2-1 decision. "The Bankruptcy Code is a law of the United States. So, petitions for relief under the Bankruptcy Code—even...
Facing a ‘Workload Crisis’: Delaware Court of Chancery Announces Changes to Filing System, Judicial Assignments
The changes are intended to streamline case assignment and filing data, as well as prepare for new categories of health care decision-making cases. The changes are intended to streamline case assignment and filing data, as well as prepare for new categories of...
Ex-Honeywell Asia-Pacific GC Sues, Says Firm Wrongly Applied China’s Mandatory Retirement Age of 55 to Her
Ji “Liz Li alleges the company was all set to expand her duties when it suddenly reversed course and pushed her out. Ji “Liz Li alleges the company was all set to expand her duties when it suddenly reversed course and pushed her out.
‘One Big Beautiful’ Reason to Seek Intellectual Property Law Protection in China
When developing a new product, one of the first questions a client asks is: “How can I protect it—and where?” While intellectual property (IP) protection in the United States is typically a given, many clients still hesitate when it comes to seeking IP protection...
How I Made Partner: ‘Don’t Be Afraid to Take on Different or Challenging Matters,’ Says Drew Pakett of Braverman Greenspun
"Don't be afraid to take on different or challenging matters. This will help showcase your true abilities. It is also important to take pride in your work, no matter the significance of the assignment, and to demonstrate to the firm's leadership that you are invested...
Nutter Opens Offices in California, Hawaii Through T&E Boutique Combinations
The Boston-based law firm also added attorneys in New York. The Boston-based law firm also added attorneys in New York.
Womble Bond Adds 20-Lawyer Team From ‘Storied’ Neal & Harwell Firm In Nashville
Neal & Harwell will shut down Aug. 31 after 54 years of being part of some of the highest-profile civil cases of the past half-century in the U.S., according to a source. Neal & Harwell will shut down Aug. 31 after 54 years of being part of some of the...
Will AI-Based Legal Services Become a Legitimate Substitute for Human Lawyers?
Marc Lauritsen | Intelligent machines will be increasingly competitive substitutes for human lawyers. But they can also help us do our best work — if we focus on augmentation rather than competition. The post Will AI-Based Legal Services Become a Legitimate Substitute...
After Speedy Merger, McDermott Will & Schulte Working Now to Integrate Leadership, Partners
The partners of Schulte Roth & Zabel will “assume key roles across the management, executive, and compensation committees" of the new firm and will also serve as co-leads of its New York and London offices, the firm said. The partners of Schulte Roth &...
Historic Job And Salary Numbers For Law School Grads
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day! According to the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), what was the employment rate and national median salary for the law school graduating class of 2024? Hint: As noted by NALP Executive...
College Sports Commission Releases New Post-House Guidance Clearing Path for College Sports NIL Deals
The College Sports Commission, a regulatory agency created to enforce the watershed $2.8 billion House v. NCAA class action settlement, on Thursday revised its guidance for name, image and likeness (NIL) payments, permitting NIL collectives and other school-affiliated...
New College Sports Commission Releases Guidance Clearing Way for Athletes’ NIL Deals
The regulatory agency created to enforce the watershed $2.8 billion House v. NCAA class action settlement, said NIL collectives and other school-affiliated entities may ink deals with student-athletes—as long as those transactions meet the benchmark of serving a...
‘This Verdict Is a Wake-Up Call’: Jury Trial Finds Meta Breached State Privacy Law in Class Action Against Fertility App
A San Francisco federal court jury on Friday found Meta Platforms Inc. violated the California Invasion of Privacy Act in a landmark data privacy class action, which accused the Big Tech giant of illegally mining sensitive sexual and reproductive health data from Flo...
‘This Verdict Is a Wake-Up Call:’ Jury Trial Finds Meta Breached State Privacy Law in Class Action Against Fertility App
A San Francisco federal court jury on Friday found Meta Platforms Inc. violated the California Invasion of Privacy Act in a landmark data privacy class action, which accused the Big Tech giant of illegally mining sensitive sexual and reproductive health data from Flo...
Where Do Your Teachers Rank? — See Also
There’s A Survey Of The Law Schools With The Best Teachers: Does your school make the top? It might surprise you! Next, Locking Up The Homeless: Should have seen this coming after Grants Pass. Federal Judge Opens Up About Death Threats: He encouraged U.S. leadership...
Is It OK To Take A Long Vacation And Then Quit?
As a first-year Biglaw associate, the shop at which I worked had a generous vacation policy. They gave all attorneys four weeks of paid vacation each year, and when an employee left the firm, the shop paid up to four weeks’ worth of vacation time to the departing...
‘Flagrant Manipulation’: Chicago Firm Sanctioned for Not Designating ‘Related’ Case in Violation of Court Order
"Violations of court orders that span multiple jurisdictions are difficult to detect, particularly in Schedule A cases where forum shopping is rampant and defendants rarely appear." U.S. District Judge John J. Tharp Jr. "Violations of court orders that span...
‘Flagrant Manipulation’: Chicago Firm Sanctioned for Not Designating ‘Related’ Case in Violation of Court Order
"Violations of court orders that span multiple jurisdictions are difficult to detect, particularly in Schedule A cases where forum shopping is rampant and defendants rarely appear." U.S. District Judge John J. Tharp Jr. "Violations of court orders that span...
A Secret Storage Unit Unleashes New Accusations in 3M’s Black Lung Lawsuit
In a racketeering suit 3M filed against three lawyers who brought hundreds of black lung lawsuits, a federal judge ordered preservation of evidence contained in a storage unit belonging to one of the defendants, Glenn Martin Hammond. In a racketeering suit 3M...
A Secret Storage Unit Unleashes New Accusations in 3M’s Black Lung Lawsuit
In a racketeering suit 3M filed against three lawyers who brought hundreds of black lung lawsuits, a federal judge ordered preservation of evidence contained in a storage unit belonging to one of the defendants, Glenn Martin Hammond. In a racketeering suit 3M...
Patrick Byrne And Hunter Biden Bring The Crazy To California Courtroom
Patrick Byrne, the Overstock.com weirdo who backed Trump’s “Stop the Steal” effort in 2020, outcrazied a federal judge in California this week, narrowly escaping a default judgment in the defamation suit brought by Hunter Biden. The litigation is a Mad Libs acid trip...
SAVE Won’t Be Saving You From The Compound Interest On Your Law School Loans Anymore
Student loan debt is one of the worst souvenirs a law school graduate can take on as a reminder of their alma mater. Without taking six figures in loans, many hopeful lawyers wouldn’t be able to attend their dream (or fall back) schools. At the time of signing, the...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Tech Tops The Charts
This week, Corporate Counsel released its 2025 General Counsel Compensation Report, featuring pay for legal chiefs at Fortune 1000 companies. The tech sector dominates the upper portion of the ranking, with chief legal officers at tech companies holding 13 of the top...
Summer Bonuses in the Air: Otterbourg Gives Associates $15K
The 65-attorney firm has had a strong year and added multiple new major clients in the private credit and banking sectors, firm chair Richard Stehl said. The 65-attorney firm has had a strong year and added multiple new major clients in the private credit and...
Summer Bonuses in the Air: Otterbourg Gives Associates $15K
The 65-attorney firm has had a strong year and added multiple new major clients in the private credit and banking sectors, firm chair Richard Stehl said. The 65-attorney firm has had a strong year and added multiple new major clients in the private credit and...
Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Center on Texas Fire, Boarding School Abuse and Construction Collusion
An electricity provider is facing heat over a Texas fire. An electricity provider is facing heat over a Texas fire.
Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Center on Texas Fire, Boarding School Abuse and Construction Collusion
An electricity provider is facing heat over a Texas fire. An electricity provider is facing heat over a Texas fire.
Building Resilience And Business Through Optimism And Action
In this episode of “Be That Lawyer,” I sat down with entrepreneur, speaker, and growth-minded leader David Schnurman. We explored the mindset shifts, personal habits, and strategic choices that have helped him not only build successful businesses, but also stay...
More Than Words: Contracts Are Instructions For Success — Not A Game Of Gotcha
Jeffery Kruse made an important point in Olga Mack’s recent Above the Law interview that struck a chord with me: contracts are too often seen — and drafted — as communication for lawyers rather than as tools for the business. He’s absolutely right, but I’d take that...
Insurers Under Scrutiny for Allegedly Sharing Clients’ Browsing Data
"Oftentimes, you may have negligence or the accidental failure to adequately secure cybersecurity systems," Adam Polk of Girard Sharp, counsel for the plaintiffs in multiple class actions against insurers, said. "Here what you have are tracking technologies that are...
Insurers Under Scrutiny for Allegedly Sharing Clients’ Browsing Data
"Oftentimes, you may have negligence or the accidental failure to adequately secure cybersecurity systems," Adam Polk of Girard Sharp, counsel for the plaintiffs in multiple class actions against insurers, said. "Here what you have are tracking technologies that are...
‘We Haven’t Had a President Take Such an Explicit Step in College Sports’: Impact of Trump’s Sweeping NIL Order Yet to Be Determined
New York Democratic lawmakers and sports law practitioners are monitoring whether Congress will enact NIL regulations, on urging from President Donald Trump. New York Democratic lawmakers and sports law practitioners are monitoring whether Congress will enact...
$200 Million in Punitive Damages: Miami Jurors Hit Tesla
After a day and a half of deliberations, the Miami jury found Tesla partly liable in a fatal 2019 Florida car crash. After a day and a half of deliberations, the Miami jury found Tesla partly liable in a fatal 2019 Florida car crash.
Diving With Sharks Shapes Lawyer’s Legal Strategy
Nixon Peabody intellectual property attorney Michael Gray's passion for scuba diving closely parallels his approach to litigation strategy and trial preparation. Gray has been practicing in Texas for more than 10 years, but he had a non-traditional route to the legal...
Appeals Court Voids NY’s $1,000 Fine Against Judges Who Deny Habeas Writs
The Second Judicial Department of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York said that the law—Section 7003(c) of the Civil Practice Law and Rules—violated the separation of powers, by incentivizing judges to decide one way while considering petitions for...
Federal Judge Discloses Death Threats, Harassment Amid Toxic Rhetoric From Trump Administration
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I’ve been on the bench almost 15 years, and I must say it’s the one time that actually shook my faith in the judicial system and the rule of law. I didn’t want to be here. It took me a long time. I’ve never...
McDermott, Schulte Close Their Merger
McDermott Will & Schulte was created on Friday, creating a new major player in the Am Law 100. McDermott Will & Schulte was created on Friday, creating a new major player in the Am Law 100.
Probe Into Harassing Culture at FDIC Turns Up at Least 7 Settlements With Employees
The largest settlement, of $150,000, involved an employee so humiliated by a senior official that it caused her "to have panic attacks at work," according to a new report from the agency's Office of Inspector General. The largest settlement, of $150,000,...
Miami Jurors Have Questions as They Weigh Tesla’s Fate
Thursday's courtroom closing arguments threw blame in many directions. Thursday's courtroom closing arguments threw blame in many directions.
Meet Us At ILTACON: Traveling Coaches And LegalMind+
Traveling Coaches’ impact in the world and for its clients is all about helping others thrive. Since 1995, the company has led the talent development and organizational change movements in the legal profession It’s a company that goes beyond traditional technology...
Batting Zero: A Closer Look at the 4th Circuit’s 100% Reversal Rate This Supreme Court Term
"The Fourth Circuit is in line with the three liberals on the [Supreme] Court," said University of Pittsburgh law professor Arthur Hellman. "It's out of line with the conservative majority. But you do have to dig a little more into [the cases].” "The Fourth...
Figma’s IPO Means a $5.6M Payday for Fenwick & West
The law firm is Figma's counsel and holds a sizable chunk of shares following the startup's debut on the New York Stock Exchange. The law firm is Figma's counsel and holds a sizable chunk of shares following the startup's debut on the New York Stock...
The Law Schools With The Best Professors (2025)
If you’re considering applying to law school, you obviously want to attend the best one you’re able to get into, but another one of the things you may want to consider in your search is finding a school where the professors are truly masters of their craft, the law...
Why You Shouldn’t Use AI To Write Your Executive (Legal) Resume Or LinkedIn Profile
As someone who writes executive resumes on a weekly basis and coaches in-house counsel on the executive job search process, I’ve quietly watched the boom in AI-generated resumes sweep across the job search market. It seemed obvious as to the glaring reasons why you...
Tenth Circuit Rejects BLM Plan to Manage Wild Horse Populations as Arbitrary and Capricious
The Wild Horses Act places wild horses—symbols of the West's pioneer spirit—under federal protection and management. In southern Wyoming though, these herds largely live on “checkerboard land, in other words, lands that alternate between public and private ownership,...
Gimme An ‘A’! Gimme An ‘I’! What Does That Spell?
By the time this is published, the July bar exam will be history. Remember my admonition to not discuss your answers with anyone, including your besties. It’s too late to do anything now, not that you could, so just don’t. Take a break from perseverating. But is it...
ABA Law School Accreditation Days May Be Numbered
The Trump administration has it out for the ABA. They’ve been taken off the job of vetting judiciary nominees and seen federal dollars for projects they worked on dry up — ultimately leading to layoffs at the organization. Now Florida is trying to strip the ABA of its...
NCBE Releases Plethora of Resources for NextGen UBE
The National Conference of Bar Examiners released six new resources on Friday to prepare test-takers for the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam, which launches July 2026. The National Conference of Bar Examiners released six new resources on Friday to prepare test-takers...
How I Made Partner: ‘Learn the Work You’re Doing Inside and Out,’ Says Robert Ruh of Brown Rudnick
"First and foremost, learn the work you're doing inside and out. Do it reliably (e.g., on-time and mistake-free). Speak up when you have something to contribute. Understand that you are in client services, to both your firm's clients and to the partners giving you...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Trump appellate court nominee defends comments on ‘gender roles’”: Nate...
Trump Administration Says It’s Going To Start Locking Up Homeless People
We’ve finally got a Stalin to call our own. Just like Soviet Russia, homelessness is now basically a criminal offense, thanks to Trump’s latest executive order, which pretends it’s about crime but actually just wants to put homelessness people in places where other...
Hurdles Hold Back In-House Attorneys’ Efforts to Maximize Pay
Legal department lawyers feel hamstrung by a lack of transparency about what lawyers at their level, in their industry and in their part of the country earn. On top of that, some attorneys hurt themselves in negotiations by failing to grasp the wealth-building power...
Morning Docket: 08.01.25
* Kavanaugh tells judges that the Supreme Court can’t explain shadow docket opinions because it might suggest to lower courts that the Court has made a decision about the legal merits. This is a week after the Court explicitly told lower court judges to use shadow...
The Week in Data Aug 1: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2025 Pro Bono Report. Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including the 2025 Pro Bono Report.
What to Know from 1st Circuit Pick Joshua Dunlap’s Confirmation Hearing
“My own views are not relevant to the job that I would have," the judicial nominee said. “My own views are not relevant to the job that I would have," the judicial nominee said.
Succession Planning Without Panic: 5 Tips to Open the Conversation
Camille Stell | Succession planning is a loaded topic—part legacy, part logistics, and often wrapped in fear. But it doesn’t have to be. The post Succession Planning Without Panic: 5 Tips to Open the Conversation appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms...
‘Sweetener’ Bonuses for Laterals Are Coming With Risks
Some argue that a larger payout up front for top lateral partners could be a sign of later problems. Some argue that a larger payout up front for top lateral partners could be a sign of later problems.
Biglaw Leader Says There Were Almost No Merger-Related Departures Ahead Of Two Elite Firms Becoming One
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We really have had no departures that were related to the merger. Any departures either firm has seen are just normal attrition in [Biglaw]. Recruiters use that as an opportunity to shake people loose, which is...
Law Firm Disrupted: An Associate Vibe Check
While it remains to be seen whether deferrals become a more widespread trend, there are concerning signs, those tuned into the associate job market say. While it remains to be seen whether deferrals become a more widespread trend, there are concerning signs,...
Eighth Circuit Rejects Medical Resident’s Attempt to Enforce Alleged Oral Agreement
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of claims brought by a former medical resident who alleged that Washington University (WashU) and the Barnes Jewish Hospital (BJH) wrongfully forced him out of their residency...
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Heart Attack During The Bar Exam — See Also
NY Bar Taker Suffers Apparent Heart Attack During Bar Exam: The surrounding test takers were expected to continue on as if nothing out of the ordinary happened. Is This The Start Of A Bonus War?: How’s about $15k extra for your hard work? Diddy Might Not Need That...
Witnesses Criticize ‘Horrifying’ Response After Test-Taker Collapses During NY Bar Exam
“Being forced to prioritize a Scantron while they brought out the defibrillator was horrifying. The way the students had to demand they call 911 was equally as horrifying, wrote one Reddit user. “Being forced to prioritize a Scantron while they brought out the...
Me And You In The Box: How To Interrogate A Witness
I don’t cross-examine witnesses. I interrogate them. Let me show you how. To interrogate a witness in deposition or at trial, you must first understand how to cross-examine him. Everyone has their bag of cross-examination rules. Here are mine: Ask leading questions....
Recurring Themes In Bob Ambrogi’s 30 Years Of Legal Tech Reporting
The post Recurring Themes In Bob Ambrogi’s 30 Years Of Legal Tech Reporting appeared first on Above the Law.[Note: This year marks the 30th in which I’ve been tracking the development of legal tech — or at least that is the earliest evidence I can find of when I...
‘The Court Must Take Action’: US Judge Compels Agency Compliance With Voice of America Restoration Order
"[T]he Court concludes that judicial intervention is needed to ensure the defendants' compliance with the preliminary injunction," U.S. District Senior Judge Royce C. Lamberth wrote in an order requiring the Trump administration to explain how the government will...
Federal Circuit Judge Raises Concerns With Trump’s Tariff ‘Rewrite’ in Appeals Hearing
The Trump administration has argued that the president properly wielded the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose a new 10% baseline tariff on most global imports and reciprocal tariffs on products from dozens of countries. Circuit Judge Jimmie Reyna...
Supreme Court Limits Environmental Reviews, Spurring Industry but Angering Environmentalists
The U.S. Supreme Court's May decision has drawn praise from developers who welcome the time and cost savings but scorn from environmentalists who fear additional resulting pollution. The U.S. Supreme Court's May decision has drawn praise from developers who...
SEC Launches ‘Project Crypto’ to Fast-Track Pro-Industry Reforms
SEC Chair Paul Atkins has directed SEC staff to issue clear guidelines for determining whether a token is a security or a commodity—but said “most crypto assets are not securities. SEC Chair Paul Atkins has directed SEC staff to issue clear guidelines for...
Sean Combs’ Lawyers Argue Mann Act Charges Cannot Stand, Conviction Should Be Set Aside
"To our knowledge, Mr. Combs is the only person ever convicted of violating the statute for conduct anything like this,” his lawyer, Alexandra Shapiro of Shapiro Arato Bach, wrote in a 62-page motion to vacate the verdict. "To our knowledge, Mr. Combs is the...
Diddy ‘Freakoff’ Case Takes Unexpected Constitutional Turn
Diddy is known as a rapper, producer, and CEO of Bad Boy Records. But those aren’t the only enterprises Diddy is well known for. He’s well known for his ventures into vodka and fashion, but his lawyers plan on drawing attention to another one of his hobbies: amateur...
No Time? No Problem. How AI Makes Blackstone Law More Efficient
In a recent law.com video podcast, Blackstone Law trial attorney Ryan Quadrel talks about saving time, guarding ethics, and building culture at an AI-forward law firm. In a recent law.com video podcast, Blackstone Law trial attorney Ryan Quadrel talks about...
The AI Law Firm: Ethical Efficiency
Blackstone Law attorney Ryan Quadrel talks about how he and his firm uses AI to promote efficiency balanced with accountability. Blackstone Law attorney Ryan Quadrel talks about how he and his firm uses AI to promote efficiency balanced with...
Court of Appeals Confirms Texas Business Courts Can Take Cases Started Before September 2024
The new law and the court's application of it could open up a pathway for an influx of cases that were previously considered to have been barred from the business courts because of when they were filed—cases that, like Lone Star's, have been percolating in the state's...
Death Threats, Doxxing & Dark Web Searches: US Judges Share Intimidation They Faced
“I've been on the bench almost 15 years, and I must say it's the one time that actually shook my faith in the judicial system and the rule of law, U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said of a threatening, expletive-laden voicemail he received. “I've been on...
Medical Device Maker Accused of Toxic Ethylene Oxide Emissions at Chicago-Area Plant
Experts have speculated that claims like the plaintiff's could increase against defendants who maintain these ethylene oxide storage facilities or warehouses. Experts have speculated that claims like the plaintiff's could increase against defendants who maintain...
Former WNBA Coach Sues Phoenix Mercury for Employment Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
For one WNBA league to have five employment discrimination lawsuits filed against it is “incredibly significant," according to plaintiff's attorney Marjorie Mesidor. For one WNBA league to have five employment discrimination lawsuits filed against it is...
After Hours of ‘Terror’ on Park Avenue, Loeb & Loeb Is Focused on Recovery
“The shock is beginning to wear off," said co-chair Mitchell Nussbaum, who is based in New York but was traveling when an active shooter entered the firm's building on Monday. “The shock is beginning to wear off," said co-chair Mitchell Nussbaum, who is based in...
Law Firm One-Ups The Competition With Even Bigger Summer Bonuses
When it comes to law firm compensation, all it takes is one firm to start a movement. From salary increases to year-end bonuses, firms large and small tend to follow the leader in an effort to remain at the top of the market when it comes to attorney remuneration....
The Best Law Schools For Minority Students (2025)
Despite the fact that we’re now living in a time where diversity, equity, and inclusion are looked upon as dirty words, each and every day, people of color continue to make great strides toward progress within the government and the legal profession in our country. In...
Alan Dershowitz Suing Pierogi Stand For Aggravated ‘No One Likes Me On Martha’s Vineyard’
The summer would not be complete without Alan Dershowitz’s annual whining that no one on Martha’s Vineyard likes him ever since he went all in on Donald Trump can have a little unaccountable authoritarianism as a treat. It’s been seven years since we first chronicled...
26 Lawsuits in 1 Day: Elevance Insurers Sued
Da Silva Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery alleged that instead of repaying the plaintiff, "Empire either reimbursed the Practice nothing for the service rendered or reimbursed the Practice at an amount far below what was required to be reimbursed under the...
Legal Clarity for Crypto Looms as White House Pushes Congressional Action in Report
“The days of agencies issuing divergent policies and one agency or principal delaying action are over, said Matt Bisanz, a partner at Mayer Brown. “The days of agencies issuing divergent policies and one agency or principal delaying action are over, said Matt...
You Don’t Need To Be A Prompt Whisperer To Start Using AI
Whenever I attend presentations on using generative artificial intelligence (AI) in law practices, the presenters always emphasize the value of drafting clear, thorough prompts. And, rightly so. A well-thought-out query will elicit the most on-point response from...
Performative Judicial Complaint? Meet Freedom Of Information Act.
On Monday, July 28, Attorney General Bondi’s Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle hand-delivered an ethics complaint to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. In typically indignant terms, it alleged a gross violation of judicial ethics by Chief Judge James Boasberg of...
Dollar Tree CLO Who Helped Company Close Book on Disastrous Family Dollar Acquisition Exiting
The retail giant said it is handing the legal reins to its senior deputy general counsel. The retail giant said it is handing the legal reins to its senior deputy general counsel.
Bar Exam Taker Suffers Apparent Heart Attack
Multiple horrifying reports have reached us from the New York bar exam, where tipsters say an applicant suffered what appeared to be a heart attack during the test. A woman taking the bar exam at the Hofstra location — a Fordham graduate, according to one tipster —...
Meet Your New Team: Intuit QuickBooks Unveils The Power Of AI Agents For Business Growth
Running a business is hard work — but what if you had a team of experts by your side 24/7, tirelessly handling your most critical tasks, so you could focus on what really matters: growing your business? Introducing the next evolution of QuickBooks from Intuit: a...
Litera Launches Everything, Everywhere, More Or Less All At Once In Run-Up To ILTACON
Litera’s effort to dominate the whole workflow continues with multiple announcements dropping in advance of the the International Legal Technology Association annual convention. It’s all part of their “Road to ILTACON” series, allowing them to get their launches out...
Andrew Yang Says AI Is Replacing Biglaw Associates, Which Is Great News For Malpractice Lawyers
Andrew Yang hasn’t had a lot of success at the polls, but the former Davis Polk associate turned tech entrepreneur still enjoys his Yang Gang following on social media. Over the weekend, Yang offered a bleak assessment of the future of the profession based on a...
NetDocuments Launches ndConnect Integration Program and Partnerships with Harvey and Legora
NetDocuments today announced ndConnect, a new interoperability program designed to integrate third-party AI solutions directly into its document management system, starting with partnerships with legal AI vendors Harvey and Legora. The company says that ndConnect...
Introducing Spellbook Library: Contract AI that learns from your precedents
Since launching Spellbook three years ago, and scaling to over 3,400 law firms and in-house legal teams as customers, we’ve heard one big piece of recurring feedback: “I want AI to sound more like me. I want it to understand my style and preferences.” Fine tuning was...



















































































