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CLO of 2028 LA Olympics Committee Heads to Sidelines After ‘All-Consuming Journey’
Tanja Olano has been deeply involved in Los Angeles' Olympic movement since 2015, when she became deputy general counsel of the exploratory committee that helped lead to the city's selection two years later as host of the 2028 games. Premium SubscriptionWith...
David Bano
Home Expert Witness Insurance David Bano Enterprise Associates LLC614-519-5389LinkedIn Profile Meet the Expert David “Dave” Bano had a 35-year career in insurance, rising to the chief of claims at Nationwide. In that role, he was responsible for all claims outcomes,...
Judge Blasts Authors’ Lawyers in Key AI Suit, Says Case Doomed Without Upgraded Team
U.S. District Judge Vincent Chhabria upbraided star litigator Joseph Saveri, who responded that he took the criticisms seriously. Saveri said that he intends to stick out the case but "not necessarily with this team. I've heard you loud and clear." The San...
‘More Deals and Larger Deals’: Big Law Dealmakers Weigh In on Rate Cut Impact
Partners at Paul Hastings, Kirkland, Latham, Goodwin, and Simpson, among others, discussed the recent interest rate cut, with several saying it may take time to affect deals. With the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by a half point last week, Big...
AIA Australia’s General Counsel Conducts an Artificial Intelligence Experiment
At a time when GCs are increasingly being asked to do more and there never seems to be enough time, Kristy Redfern says AI is saving her as much as two hours a day. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
Law School Con Law Class Shows Porn So You Know It When You See It
Radical concept, but maybe the students could figure out the law without having to experience the fact pattern first-hand. The post Law School Con Law Class Shows Porn So You Know It When You See It appeared first on Above the Law.Radical concept, but maybe the...
Amy Coney Barrett Encourages Open Democracy… That Is, If She Hasn’t Already Impinged With Your Right To Vote
DEADLOCK premieres tonight on PBS. The post Amy Coney Barrett Encourages Open Democracy… That Is, If She Hasn’t Already Impinged With Your Right To Vote appeared first on Above the Law.DEADLOCK premieres tonight on PBS. The post Amy Coney Barrett Encourages Open...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.
Bracing Yourself For The First Monday In October (AKA The Start Of The Supreme Court Term)?
The Supreme Court wasn't always a "fall thing." The post Bracing Yourself For The First Monday In October (AKA The Start Of The Supreme Court Term)? appeared first on Above the Law.The Supreme Court wasn't always a "fall thing." The post Bracing Yourself For The First...
Revoked Conflict Waiver Means Delays In Slain Law Professor Case
Another setback for the high profile case. The post Revoked Conflict Waiver Means Delays In Slain Law Professor Case appeared first on Above the Law.Another setback for the high profile case. The post Revoked Conflict Waiver Means Delays In Slain Law Professor Case...
Shots Heard From The Judge’s Chambers — See Also
Sheriff Allegedly Shot Judge In His Chambers: The sheriff surrendered shortly after. Put This In Your Outline: Law Professor visually assaults students deploys legitimate pedagogical tactic of teaching via hardcore pornography. Democracy Matters: Amy Coney Barrett...
BREAKING: Johnson & Johnson Files Third Talc Bankruptcy in Texas
Beasley Allen opposed the Chapter 11 case, which includes up to $10 billion in nominal compensation to talc claimants. 'This proposed compensation is a gross undervaluation,' principal Andy Birchfield said in a statement to Law.com. Hi there.The email you just...
Johnson & Johnson Files Third Talc Bankruptcy in Texas
Beasley Allen opposed the Chapter 11 case, which includes up to $10 billion in nominal compensation to talc claimants. 'This proposed compensation is a gross undervaluation,' principal Andy Birchfield said in a statement to Law.com. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Federal Judge Won’t Stop Title IX Investigation Into Former GMU Law Professor
A federal judge in Virginia found Thursday that former George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School professor Joshua Wright cannot stop a Title IX investigation into claims that he used his academic influence to seduce female law students—dismissing all but one...
Federal Judge Won’t Stop Title IX Investigation Into Former GMU Law Professor
A federal judge in Virginia found Thursday that former George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School professor Joshua Wright cannot stop a Title IX investigation into claims that he used his academic influence to seduce female law students—dismissing all but one...
Who Is Judge Kevin Mullins? Jurist Killed in Court
News reports describe him as an advocate for criminal justice reform, particularly programs aimed at diverting people with substance use disorders away from incarceration and into treatment. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
Who Is Judge Kevin Mullins? Jurist Killed in Court
News reports describe him as an advocate for criminal justice reform, particularly programs aimed at diverting people with substance use disorders away from incarceration and into treatment. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
Money for Legal Fees but Not for Victims? Diocese Bankruptcy Scrutinized
About $2 million hangs in the balance, possibly going to settlements or toward attorney fees. 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...
Money for Legal Fees but Not for Victims? Diocese Bankruptcy Scrutinized
About $2 million hangs in the balance, possibly going to settlements or toward attorney fees. 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...
‘Nobody Else Knows’: These Federal Appeals Courts Have Unique Local Rules
The Ninth Circuit is "the only court that has a rule that actually encourages the lawyers to come in and complain about a delay," said Judge Jon Newman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
‘Nobody Else Knows’: These Federal Appeals Courts Have Unique Local Rules
The Ninth Circuit is "the only court that has a rule that actually encourages the lawyers to come in and complain about a delay," said Judge Jon Newman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
2 Lawyers in a Small Town Have a Tough Job After Judge Killed
"This case is, from the prosecutor's perspective, is in the finest hands," said Matt Butler, the Commonwealth's Attorney for the 47th Judicial Circuit in Letcher County who recused himself in the murder investigation. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link...
2 Lawyers in a Small Town Have a Tough Job After Judge Killed
"This case is, from the prosecutor's perspective, is in the finest hands," said Matt Butler, the Commonwealth's Attorney for the 47th Judicial Circuit in Letcher County who recused himself in the murder investigation. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link...
The Best Law Firm Compensation Plans Use the Rule of Thirds
How do you design compensation plans that are good for your law firm and the new hire? Follow the wise counsel of the rule of thirds. Compensation plans have become a hot topic as competition increases for good attorneys. Yet here’s the problem: You still need to be...
Yailin La Más Viral Sues 6ix9ine for Abuse and Fraud
The Dominican rapper, represented by Reed Smith, seeks $1 million in damages 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 their emails or...
Yailin La Más Viral Sues 6ix9ine for Abuse and Fraud
The Dominican rapper, represented by Reed Smith, seeks $1 million in damages 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 their emails or...
The Real Value of a Corporate Associate’s Billing
Four law firm leaders were asked to select between associates based on law firm segment, practice area, office location, rates, hours billed and fees collected. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
The Real Value of a Corporate Associate’s Billing
Four law firm leaders were asked to select between associates based on law firm segment, practice area, office location, rates, hours billed and fees collected. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Federal Judge Rejects Shook, Hardy & Bacon’s Attempt to Reschedule Upcoming Trial Against Panera’s Charged Lemonade
"Defense counsel's whimsical treatment of scheduled trial dates as tentative and subject to change is why the parties are now in a difficult—but not insoluble—position,'" said U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Savage of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Hi...
Federal Judge Rejects Shook, Hardy & Bacon’s Attempt to Reschedule Upcoming Trial Against Panera’s Charged Lemonade
"Defense counsel's whimsical treatment of scheduled trial dates as tentative and subject to change is why the parties are now in a difficult—but not insoluble—position,'" said U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Savage of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Hi...
FTC Takes Legal Action Against Three Largest PBMs Over High Insulin Prices
"Millions of Americans with diabetes need insulin to survive, yet for many of these vulnerable patients, their insulin drug costs have skyrocketed over the past decade thanks in part to powerful PBMs and their greed," said Rahul Rao, deputy director of the FTC's...
FTC Takes Legal Action Against Three Largest PBMs Over High Insulin Prices
"Millions of Americans with diabetes need insulin to survive, yet for many of these vulnerable patients, their insulin drug costs have skyrocketed over the past decade thanks in part to powerful PBMs and their greed," said Rahul Rao, deputy director of the FTC's...
How to Address an Envelope Like a Pro
You’re busy and you need to know how to properly address an envelope, so let’s get right into it. Addressing an envelope correctly is crucial, whether you are sending letters, invitations, or cards. Including the recipient’s name, honorifics, and a return address...
Morning Docket: 09.20.24
* Paul Weiss offers professional attire stipend to vacation scheme interns. It would be better if they'd hired Nina Garcia and the Twitter Workwear Guy as consultants but this is a start. [LegalCheek] * For the Civil Procedure buffs, hot minimum contacts precedent...
Congress Poised To Bring Back Unfettered Patent Trolling
From the all-trolling-all-the-time-act dept The post Congress Poised To Bring Back Unfettered Patent Trolling appeared first on Above the Law.From the all-trolling-all-the-time-act dept The post Congress Poised To Bring Back Unfettered Patent Trolling appeared first...
Are The Supreme Court Justices’ Opinions Emotionally Charged And Does It Matter?
The justices clearly are emotional actors and so Supreme Court opinions are not even nearly devoid of emotional language. It is also clear that the justices’ relative use of emotional language varies quite a bit, both between cases and between justices. The post Are...
Small Town Shocker: Sheriff Allegedly Marches Into Judge’s Chambers And Shoots Him
The sheriff has been charged with murder. The post Small Town Shocker: Sheriff Allegedly Marches Into Judge’s Chambers And Shoots Him appeared first on Above the Law.The sheriff has been charged with murder. The post Small Town Shocker: Sheriff Allegedly Marches Into...
Conquering Conferences: Responding To Rejection And Approaching The Group Chat
Today we're preparing for the group networking waltz. The post Conquering Conferences: Responding To Rejection And Approaching The Group Chat appeared first on Above the Law.Today we're preparing for the group networking waltz. The post Conquering Conferences:...
What Will It Take To Improve Healthcare Cybersecurity?
During a panel discussion at MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference, three healthcare leaders shared their expert insight on what needs to change in order to improve the industry’s cybersecurity strategy. The post What Will It Take To Improve Healthcare...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Wish We’d Never Met
Despite the popularity of TikTok, many Gen Z-ers might not regret a shutdown. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Wish We’d Never Met appeared first on Above the Law.Despite the popularity of TikTok, many Gen Z-ers might not regret a shutdown. The post Stat(s) Of The Week:...
Warning For Pro-Trump Attorneys This Election Season
Don't be like Rudy. The post Warning For Pro-Trump Attorneys This Election Season appeared first on Above the Law.Don't be like Rudy. The post Warning For Pro-Trump Attorneys This Election Season appeared first on Above the Law.
Introducing The 2024 Legal Tech Buyer’s Guide!
Ensure your firm is on the cutting edge with this brand new primer on doc management, AI, CRM, billing and payments, and more. The post Introducing The 2024 Legal Tech Buyer’s Guide! appeared first on Above the Law.Ensure your firm is on the cutting edge with this...
State Supreme Court Justices Talk Tension Between Judicial Elections, Free Speech
"The flip side is--and these words I thought would never come out of my mouth -I don't want too many First Amendment rights," said Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick. Related StoriesJudges in the Hot Seat Over Oral Argument Diversity Policies -...
Top-Rated Mindfulness and Meditation Apps to Beat Lawyer Stress
Jamie Spannhake | These stress-busting apps make it easy to add meditation and mindfulness practice to your busy day. The post Top-Rated Mindfulness and Meditation Apps to Beat Lawyer Stress appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
‘Put Up or Shut Up’ in Office Attendance: Law Firm Leaders Still Hold the Cards
Enforcing office policies this year could mean withholding a portion or percentage of a partner's draw or reducing bonus pool eligibility. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
Lawyer Accused Of Being His Own Marketing Department
Embarrassing to get caught tooting your own horn. The post Lawyer Accused Of Being His Own Marketing Department appeared first on Above the Law.Embarrassing to get caught tooting your own horn. The post Lawyer Accused Of Being His Own Marketing Department appeared...
Alaska Man Indicted Over Supreme Court Assassination Threats
He allegedly threaten to 'lynch' and 'put a bullet' in Supreme Court justices and their family members. The post Alaska Man Indicted Over Supreme Court Assassination Threats appeared first on Above the Law.He allegedly threaten to 'lynch' and 'put a bullet' in Supreme...
Managing Partner’s Dedication To Giving Students The Opportunities That Shaped His Career
A lot of lawyers started out in competitive debate. Stuart Singer spent the last several years working to keep that option alive at overlooked schools. The post Managing Partner’s Dedication To Giving Students The Opportunities That Shaped His Career appeared first on...
California Needs To Focus On Procedurals Before Administering Bar Replacement
So much for minimum competency! The post California Needs To Focus On Procedurals Before Administering Bar Replacement appeared first on Above the Law.So much for minimum competency! The post California Needs To Focus On Procedurals Before Administering Bar...
A Nonequity Partnership Tier Won’t Impact The Number Of New Equity Partners At This Biglaw Firm
This firm is still committed to awarding equity partnerships to hardworking senior associates. The post A Nonequity Partnership Tier Won’t Impact The Number Of New Equity Partners At This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.This firm is still committed to...
Kira Spin-Off Zuva Unveils New Contract Review AI For In-House Legal Teams, Zuva Analyze
Developed by the same team that originally created Kira, Zuva Analyze uses generative AI and machine learning to give reliably accurate and granular results over large numbers of documents, the company says. The post Kira Spin-Off Zuva Unveils New Contract Review AI...
Clerkships Are Certainly One Good Way To Start An Elite Legal Career
Well, they already knew where the bathrooms were when they started as Supreme Court justices. The post Clerkships Are Certainly One Good Way To Start An Elite Legal Career appeared first on Above the Law.Well, they already knew where the bathrooms were when they...
A Big Thanks To Our Advertisers
It's so great working with you! The post A Big Thanks To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.It's so great working with you! The post A Big Thanks To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.
The Creeps Feel Slighted — See Also
How Did You Get This Number?: Female law professors and students keep getting creepy messages from salty loser. The Order Of Things: California needs to focus on procedure before they replace the bar. He Doth Compliment Too Much: Lawyer gets accused of inflating his...
Another Mistrial in Zantac: Fourth Illinois Jury Fails to Award Damages
On Wednesday, a jury in Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois ended in a mistrial in a case against Zantac manufacturer Boehringer Ingelheim, the second in the past two months. A fourth Chicago jury failed to award damages to cancer victims suing a manufacturer...
The Law Firm Disrupted: A Harsher Take on Litigation Funding
A former law firm CFO says firms should be committing 5% to 8% of their own revenue every year to fund their own cases. 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...
Steno Names Prabhdeep Singh, Former Clover, WeWork and Uber Exec, as COO to Help Accelerate Growth
In a hire designed to further accelerate its growth, Steno, a tech-enabled provider of legal support and court reporting services, has named Prabhdeep Singh, who has held executive roles in technology companies such as Clover, WeWork and Uber, as chief operating...
UChicago Law Professors Release Desk Reference Breaking Down Crypto, Web 3 for Attorneys
"It's bound to be the reference of choice for lawyers and judges alike," Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer for Coinbase Inc., said on X. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
Horizon Scanning the Election’s Impact on Antitrust Regulation
One of the biggest questions looming is whether Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, one of the most high-profile regulatory body leaders, will stay on. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Haynes and Boone Defeats Patent Challenge for Fracking Tech Client
The defendant's two patents upheld are the latest disputes in a series of trial court and administrative court challenges between two competitors in oil and gas fracking technology. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Nearly a Dozen Law Firms Engaged in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Claims
Firms have been retained by the cargo ship that crashed, as well as the city and county of Baltimore and victims' families. 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...
Amazon Sellers: Walmart Marketplace Supports Organized Retail Crime
According to the complaint, fraudulent sellers create a listing for a product on Walmart's website using photos and other information straight from a legitimate seller's listing on Amazon. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
OceanFirst Bank Reaches $15M Settlement Over ‘Redlining’ Allegations in New Jersey
"We are committed to ensuring that everyone in New Jersey has access to the American dream of homeownership, regardless of race, color, or national origin," said U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger. "This agreement is an important step in...
Gibbs Bruns Safeguards $38M Judgment for Occidental Against Wells Fargo
A series of miscommunications between Wells Fargo and Occidental Petroleum's agent led to a delay in the sale of stock and an alleged loss of $38 million, Occidental claimed. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
‘I Don’t Want to Die Fearfully’: Outsiders Can’t Get Help to Die in NJ
Plaintiff and hospice physician Paul Bryman said in a statement that the ruling "means I cannot provide non-resident patients who request this gentle-dying option with care consistent with their values and wishes at one of the most important moments in their...
The Mental Gymnastics ‘Are All Consuming’: Advancing in Big Law with a Stutter
A Debevoise partner's story about his stuttering has been a turning point for several people in law, and now AIS has a strong connection to the legal industry. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Morning Docket: 09.19.24
* Traffic law reminder: men in chicken suits have the right of way. [Lowering the Bar] * Donna Adelson's murder trial delayed as the lawyer she shared with her son leaves the case because the younger Adelson refused to consent to being cross-examined by the shared...
The FDA Isn’t Blocking Medical Breakthroughs — Our Outdated Innovation Model Is
The current model of siloed, proprietary development is failing us. It's slow, expensive, and often results in technologies that never see the light of day. What if, instead, we embraced an open-source approach to medical device innovation? The post The FDA Isn’t...
Feds Want $103M For Cleanup After Dalí Bridge Collision
And Maryland hasn't even presented its bill yet. The post Feds Want $103M For Cleanup After Dalí Bridge Collision appeared first on Above the Law.And Maryland hasn't even presented its bill yet. The post Feds Want $103M For Cleanup After Dalí Bridge Collision appeared...
Women Law Professors, Students Across The Country Continue To Receive Creepy Texts From Unidentified 2L
The FBI is 'monitoring' the ongoing situation. The post Women Law Professors, Students Across The Country Continue To Receive Creepy Texts From Unidentified 2L appeared first on Above the Law.The FBI is 'monitoring' the ongoing situation. The post Women Law...
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What Forms Of Payment Should Your Firm Accept? [Sponsored]
From paper checks to NFTs, this Non-Eventcast has answers. The post What Forms Of Payment Should Your Firm Accept? appeared first on Above the Law.From paper checks to NFTs, this Non-Eventcast has answers. The post What Forms Of Payment Should Your Firm Accept?...
Biglaw Firm’s Co-Managing Partner Passes Away After Lengthy Illness
We here at Above the Law extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. The post Biglaw Firm’s Co-Managing Partner Passes Away After Lengthy Illness appeared first on Above the Law.We here at Above the Law extend our...
Outside Lawyers Urge 11th Circuit To Revive Docs Case And Kick Judge Cannon To The Curb
Hope springs eternal. The post Outside Lawyers Urge 11th Circuit To Revive Docs Case And Kick Judge Cannon To The Curb appeared first on Above the Law.Hope springs eternal. The post Outside Lawyers Urge 11th Circuit To Revive Docs Case And Kick Judge Cannon To The...
Understanding Law Firm Bonuses: A Simpler Bonus Structure for Associates, Paralegals and You
Brooke Lively | Consider rolling out a new bonus structure designed for the greater good of the entire firm. The post Understanding Law Firm Bonuses: A Simpler Bonus Structure for Associates, Paralegals and You appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms...
Clayton County Jury Returns $17M Verdict After Lawyers Sanctioned
"We look forward to appealing this result so that Honda can eventually have its day in court," said Chris Martin, a corporate communications director for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access...
Judges Should Be On The Shortlist Of People You Never Want To Blackmail
This was the legal strategy they ran with? The post Judges Should Be On The Shortlist Of People You Never Want To Blackmail appeared first on Above the Law.This was the legal strategy they ran with? The post Judges Should Be On The Shortlist Of People You Never Want...
Lawyers For Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Make Embarrassing Mistake In Bail Letter To Judge
Oopsie! A track changes screw-up strikes again. The post Lawyers For Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Make Embarrassing Mistake In Bail Letter To Judge appeared first on Above the Law.Oopsie! A track changes screw-up strikes again. The post Lawyers For Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Make...
The Urge To Merge
Is bigger better? The post The Urge To Merge appeared first on Above the Law.Is bigger better? The post The Urge To Merge appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw Firm Bucks Tradition To Try And Reverse 20 Percent Revenue Slump
Attention Lateral Market: Cahill is here to play. The post Biglaw Firm Bucks Tradition To Try And Reverse 20 Percent Revenue Slump appeared first on Above the Law.Attention Lateral Market: Cahill is here to play. The post Biglaw Firm Bucks Tradition To Try And Reverse...
Golden Gate Law’s Doors Will Remain Closed
Adieu. The post Golden Gate Law’s Doors Will Remain Closed appeared first on Above the Law.Adieu. The post Golden Gate Law’s Doors Will Remain Closed appeared first on Above the Law.
Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar Praised For Being ‘Superhuman’
She knows the law inside and out, and still makes time to be a supermom. The post Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar Praised For Being ‘Superhuman’ appeared first on Above the Law.She knows the law inside and out, and still makes time to be a supermom. The post...
Some Lawyers Dress Less Appropriately For Court
The type of case and the type of court have a huge impact on the clothes worn by a lawyer to court. The post Some Lawyers Dress Less Appropriately For Court appeared first on Above the Law.The type of case and the type of court have a huge impact on the clothes worn...
The Am Law 100 Leads The Charge On Billable Rate Increases
Clients are willing to pay big bucks for the best in Biglaw. The post The Am Law 100 Leads The Charge On Billable Rate Increases appeared first on Above the Law.Clients are willing to pay big bucks for the best in Biglaw. The post The Am Law 100 Leads The Charge On...
Diddy Even Bother Proofreading? — See Also
Sean Combs’s Attorneys Didn't Turn Off Track Changes: Not sure what they were going for! This Calls For Drastic Measures: Tradition goes to the wayside when you need to make up for missed cash. Looks Like It’s Curtains For Golden Gate: The law school will remain...
Judge: Only One Plaintiff for Upcoming Bellwether Trial Over J&J Talc
U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp, in New Jersey, struck down a proposal from plaintiffs' lawyers in lawsuits over Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder to consolidate two cases for the first federal bellwether trial. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription...
SDNY Judge Dismisses Antitrust Class Action Alleging Global Bank Price-Fixing Conspiracy
"Here, the plaintiff has failed to allege any facts to show that the defendants engaged in parallel conduct that suggests the existence of a price-fixing conspiracy and each defendant's participation in that conspiracy," U.S. District Judge John G. Koeltl wrote in his...
West Virginia, North Dakota Among Latest Adopters of NextGen Bar Exam
The NextGen bar exam will replace the Uniform Bar Examination that West Virginia and North Dakota currently use and will serve as the basis for score portability between participating jurisdictions. West Virginia and North Dakota will begin administering the...
US Judge Again Denies Bail to Sean Combs Pending Trial for Alleged Sex Crimes
U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Carter said he found the government had proven that Combs posed a danger of obstructing justice and witness tampering, as well a danger to the safety of those in the community. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will...
The Shrinking Ownership of Law Practice Management Technology (Part 3 of 4): Future Development and Market Opportunities
In the first two posts in this series, I have talked about the consolidation of ownership that has occurred in recent years for law practice management technology. Whereas this market was once characterized by a variety of competing companies, virtually all of the...
In A Marriage of Legal Education Companies, BARBRI Acquires SkillBurst Interactive
BARBRI, one of the leading companies in the field of legal education, has acquired SkillBurst Interactive, a company that provides on-demand learning programs for law firms and corporations. “The integration of SkillBurst Interactive will introduce innovative...
Allstate Sues String of Pharmacies Over Alleged Insurance Fraud
"As part of the scheme to defraud alleged herein, the pharmacy defendants entered into illegal kickback arrangements with no-fault clinics in the New York metropolitan area and unlicensed laypersons who work at or are associated with the no-fault clinics pursuant to...
Harvey Weinstein Arraigned on Newly Unsealed Indictment
Weinstein pleaded "not guilty" to charges of criminal sexual act in the first degree. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal...
DOJ Sues Owner of Vessel that Destroyed Francis Scott Key Bridge
"There is a 53-page complaint and answer, and they detail in it the fact that they believe that they're entitled to be compensated," said one attorney. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Federal Reserve’s Half-Point Rate Cut Expected to Have an Impact on Crypto Litigation, Experts Say
The Federal Reserve's actions could lead to bigger litigation budgets and a higher degree of risk tolerance in the cryptocurrency space, said Alex More, a partner and head of litigation of Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal. Federal Reserve Chairman...
Nonequity Tiers Are Growing, but These Big Firms Say Path to Equity Remains the Same
Leaders of Paul Weiss, McDermott and Weil explain their firm's path to partnership approach—and the benefits from it. The path from first-year associate to equity partner in a large law firm can range from roughly seven years to almost double that, depending on...
GameStop CEO Fined $1M for Failing to Disclose Wells Fargo Investment
By March 2018, Ryan Cohen had amassed more than $100 million in Wells Fargo shares, the threshold for disclosure under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. But he didn''t submit the required filing until January 2023. The Federal Trade Commission has fined GameStop CEO...
Pryor Cashman’s New Leader Plans Growth, but ‘Embraces’ Firm Independence
Ron Shechtman said Pryor Cashman "has been certain and unequivocal in our lack of desire to become part of another firm, or to integrate another firm into ours." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
Biden’s Nominee Secures U.S. Senate Confirmation for Phila. Federal Judgeship
With Mary Kathleen Costello's confirmation, President Joe Biden has broken the record for appointing the most LGBTQ+ judges by any president in U.S. history, according to the office of U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Chief Justice John Roberts Is Not The Man Liberals Want Him To Be
Spoiler Alert: He never was. The post Chief Justice John Roberts Is Not The Man Liberals Want Him To Be appeared first on Above the Law.Spoiler Alert: He never was. The post Chief Justice John Roberts Is Not The Man Liberals Want Him To Be appeared first on Above the...
There’s ‘Heightened’ Interest In U.S. And U.K. Biglaw Mergers
London calling to the faraway towns, now a merger's declared, and the firms come down. The post There’s ‘Heightened’ Interest In U.S. And U.K. Biglaw Mergers appeared first on Above the Law.London calling to the faraway towns, now a merger's declared, and the firms...