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Former Biglaw Associate Alleges Partner Used Racial Slur
Late last night, a former associate took to LinkedIn to accuse a Covington partner of calling him a racial slur. Paul Bryant, a former fifth-year corporate associate at Covington, claims that a partner engaged in this racial harassment in an effort to get Bryant to...
Welcome To Biglaw: Brand New Megafirm Officially Makes Its Debut
It’s the first full week of August, and for the Biglaw community, that means that a new competitor has officially entered the marketplace. August 1st marked McDermott Will & Schulte’s very first day of existence, and the brand new megafirm — formed from the union...
Hawaii Opens Public Defender Program To Out-Of-State Lawyers
Are you committed to providing legal counsel to those in need? Are you okay with the risk of unexpected tsunami warnings? If you’re looking for a change of pace and place, Hawaii might be worth checking out. Some outspoken locals have been pretty vocal about...
‘It’s Just A Matter Of Time’: Waiting For Trump’s Constitutional Crisis
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Mark my words. Trump will defy our Supreme Court too. It’s just a matter of time. — George Conway, former Wachtell partner turned political commentator, in remarks written on X, comparing political turmoil in...
The Best Law Schools For Nontraditional Students (2025)
Not all law students are fresh out of their undergraduate studies. Some have already enjoyed successful careers before deciding to embark upon their journeys in the law. If you’re considering applying to law school as a nontraditional student, one of the things you...
3 (IP) Takeaways From The Lex Machina 2025 Litigation Damages Report
Now that we have crossed the halfway point of 2025, it is as good a time as any to take a look at the numbers underlying modern patent litigation. Making this exercise more timely and useful is the recent floating by Trump administration officials of a “patent tax” to...
Biglaw’s Retreat On Immigration Cases
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to analysis by Reuter, during the surge of immigration litigation during Trump’s first term, 2.5% of those cases were handled by top 100 Biglaw firms. During Trump’s second term, and a...
Former Covington Associate Accuses Partner Of Racial Discrimination — See Also
Paul Bryant’s Accusations Were Carried To LinkedIn: Yes, Donald Trump is involved somehow. No Problem With Punching Up: Pam Bondi doesn’t take too kindly to Chief Justice Roberts. Welcome To The Stage!: Three cheers for the newest Biglaw firm, McDermott Will &...
Eckert Seamans Faces Second Class Action Over Data Breach
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,900 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector. This...
From Click to Client: How Future-Focused Firms Are Signing More High-Value Cases
Join the webcast and learn how firms are transforming marketing results into real business growth. Join the webcast and learn how firms are transforming marketing results into real business growth.
After Judge Boots Butler Snow Attys Over Faulty Citations, Case May Serve as a Judicial ‘Road Map’ for AI Misuse
Three lawyers at the Am Law Second Hundred firm, who were sanctioned by an Alabama federal judge in a case representing the Alabama Department of Corrections, also worked on a similar case for the Maryland state government. Three lawyers at the Am Law Second...
Verdict Fallout: Attorneys Call Award Against Tesla a Warning
One of the attorneys became a victim of an Autopilot crash at the beginning of litigation, confirming to plaintiff lawyers that they had a great case. One of the attorneys became a victim of an Autopilot crash at the beginning of litigation, confirming to...
US Financial Regulatory Enforcement Plummets Under Trump, Report Finds
Total enforcement actions against financial services firms fell 37% from the final six months of 2024, study states. Total enforcement actions against financial services firms fell 37% from the final six months of 2024, study states.
Law Firms See ‘Surprising’ C-Suite Hiring Boost, Amid Increased Mobility, Comp Pressures
C-suite and director-level talent is in high demand this summer, as candidates are drawn to bigger paychecks and may be burnt out on higher workloads at their existing roles. C-suite and director-level talent is in high demand this summer, as candidates are...
Massachusetts Judge Says No to New Trial in Jeep Defective Headrest Class Action
The crux of the decision came down to whether or not the weight of the evidence presented at trial by the plaintiff regarding random deployment defects in the active head restraints system for the vehicles in question was disregarded, leading to an unfair verdict....
Shareholders Upping Pressure on Companies to Disclose Political Activities
Proposals calling for campaign contribution transparency gained traction in an otherwise sleepy annual meeting season. Proposals calling for campaign contribution transparency gained traction in an otherwise sleepy annual meeting season.
Shareholders Upping Pressure on Companies to Disclose Political Activities
Proposals calling for campaign contribution transparency gained traction in an otherwise sleepy annual meeting season. Proposals calling for campaign contribution transparency gained traction in an otherwise sleepy annual meeting season.
Litera Expands Foundation Platform with Outlook Integration and AI Features
As it continues its “Road to ILTACON” series of product announcements leading up to ILTACON starting later this week, legal technology company Litera has announced updates to its Foundation Platform firm intelligence suite, including adding Microsoft Outlook...
Reveal Launches ‘aji’ Gen AI Review Platform with Free Access Through 2025
The e-discovery company Reveal Data today announced that it will launch its new generative AI-powered document review platform, which it is calling “aji,” in late September. The company said it is offering full access to the platform at no cost through Dec. 31, in...
Thomson Reuters Launches CoCounsel Legal with Agentic AI and Deep Research Capabilities, Along with A New and ‘Final’ Version of Westlaw
Two months ago, at a media briefing in its New York City offices, Thomson Reuters teased the launch of the “next gen” of its CoCounsel artificial intelligence platform, marking what the company said would be a fundamental shift from AI assistants that respond to...
NetDocuments Expands AI Capabilities with Document Profiling and Agentic Editing Tools
NetDocuments today announced significant enhancements of its document management system, introducing AI-powered document profiling capabilities and the company’s first agentic AI tool for editing documents directly within Microsoft Word. The new features come as part...
NetDocuments Expands AI Capabilities with Document Profiling and Agentic Editing Tools
NetDocuments today announced significant enhancements of its document management system, introducing AI-powered document profiling capabilities and the company’s first agentic AI tool for editing documents directly within Microsoft Word. The new features come as part...
Are You Dealing With Executive Functioning Disorder?
Wendy Merrill | Lawyers who struggle with organization and focus may be dealing with EFD. The post Are You Dealing With Executive Functioning Disorder? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Lawyers who struggle with deadlines,...
LSAC Hit With Class Action Complaint Over Application Fees
"LSAC—an ostensible not-for-profit organization purportedly committed to making legal education 'equitable and accessible' for all—has been wildly enriched by LSAC's anticompetitive conduct, as have LSAC's executives," the complaint states. "LSAC—an ostensible...
LSAC Hit With Class Action Complaint Over Application Fees
"LSAC—an ostensible not-for-profit organization purportedly committed to making legal education 'equitable and accessible' for all—has been wildly enriched by LSAC's anticompetitive conduct, as have LSAC's executives," the complaint states. "LSAC—an ostensible...
2025 GC Pay Report: Women Scoring Big Paydays, but Men Still Landing Most of the Plum Jobs
Median pay for women in our rankings topped that of men, but men hold two-thirds of the posts. Median pay for women in our rankings topped that of men, but men hold two-thirds of the posts.
2025 GC Pay Report: Women Scoring Big Paydays, but Men Still Landing Most of the Plum Jobs
Median pay for women in our rankings topped that of men, but men hold two-thirds of the posts. Median pay for women in our rankings topped that of men, but men hold two-thirds of the posts.
McDermott Will & Schulte Work to Integrate Leadership, Partners After Fast Merger
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 &...
McDermott Will & Schulte Work to Integrate Leadership, Partners After Fast Merger
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 &...
Ousted Copyright Chief Seeks Emergency Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal
Attorneys for Shira Perlmutter said Judge Kelly's rejection of her request for a preliminary injunction failed to address the merits of her argument that the president lacks the authority to replace her or the librarian of Congress. Attorneys for Shira...
Ousted Copyright Chief Seeks Emergency Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal
Attorneys for Shira Perlmutter said Judge Kelly's rejection of her request for a preliminary injunction failed to address the merits of her argument that the president lacks the authority to replace her or the librarian of Congress. Attorneys for Shira...
Supreme Court Will Consider Challenge to Voting Rights Act Remedies
The justices may limit the ability of courts to take race into account when trying to remedy under-representation by minority voters. The justices may limit the ability of courts to take race into account when trying to remedy under-representation by minority...
Supreme Court Will Consider Challenge to Voting Rights Act Remedies
The justices may limit the ability of courts to take race into account when trying to remedy under-representation by minority voters. The justices may limit the ability of courts to take race into account when trying to remedy under-representation by minority...
SEC Expected to Follow DOJ in Scaling Back FCPA Enforcement, Experts Say
Since May, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has closed at least two Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations and dropped a civil action. Since May, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has closed at least two Foreign Corrupt Practices Act...
SEC Expected to Follow DOJ in Scaling Back FCPA Enforcement, Experts Say
Since May, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has closed at least two Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations and dropped a civil action. Since May, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has closed at least two Foreign Corrupt Practices Act...
KWM Was Once a Legal Industry’s Trailblazer. Now the Firm’s China Ties Thwart Its Global Ambitions
In what may be seen as a law firm merger cautionary tale, the firm has struggled to successfully integrate its Chinese and Australian arms, lawyers say, and geopolitics now has the firm operating as two very separate entities. In what may be seen as a law firm...
KWM Was Once a Legal Industry’s Trailblazer. Now the Firm’s China Ties Thwart Its Global Ambitions
In what may be seen as a law firm merger cautionary tale, the firm has struggled to successfully integrate its Chinese and Australian arms, lawyers say, and geopolitics now has the firm operating as two very separate entities. In what may be seen as a law firm...
Dentons Global CEO Not Fazed by Recent Legal Mega-Mergers
In a wide-ranging interview with Law.com International, Kate Barton says the firm remains unique in the breadth of global coverage, with India offering the greatest opportunities for growth. In a wide-ranging interview with Law.com International, Kate Barton...
Dentons Global CEO Not Fazed by Recent Legal Mega-Mergers
In a wide-ranging interview with Law.com International, Kate Barton says the firm remains unique in the breadth of global coverage, with India offering the greatest opportunities for growth. In a wide-ranging interview with Law.com International, Kate Barton...
Bar Applicants Call B.S. On Examiner’s Account Of Test-Taker Suffering Cardiac Arrest
Good news: the woman who collapsed during the New York bar exam at Hofstra reportedly survived. That’s worth saying up front because nothing that follows should overshadow that. But now that we know she’s alive, we can get back to the other glaring issue: What in the...
Getting To The Delicious Center Of Alan Dershowitz And PierogiGate
(Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)At this point, we need to consider the possibility that complaining about Martha’s Vineyard is just Dershowitz’s kink. He’s spent years bemoaning the fact that nobody on the famed vacation spot likes him and even threatening legal...
Bar Takers Spot Issues With Examiners’ Account Of Heart Attack Response — See Also
They’d Have Gotten Away With It Too, If Not For Those Pesky Eye Witnesses: Their media response looks more like covering their asses than accountability. Trump Launches Jack Smith Investigation: The scare tactic seems to be a little shortsighted. Ninth Circuit Takes...
Class Action Over UPS Notary Fees Cleared to Proceed, State Appellate Court Rules
Lynch Carpenter and Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz brought the claim for the plaintiff against the store, its notary Rex K. Ingram and other defendants, alleging their additional $4 "clerical fee" for $1 notary transactions violated the Illinois Notary...
Class Action Over UPS Notary Fees Cleared to Proceed, State Appellate Court Rules
Lynch Carpenter and Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz brought the claim for the plaintiff against the store, its notary Rex K. Ingram and other defendants, alleging their additional $4 "clerical fee" for $1 notary transactions violated the Illinois Notary...
Roundup Judge Threatens Sanctions Against 37 Plaintiffs Firms Over Unpaid Fees
On Aug. 1, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria ordered Monsanto to call the heads of the 37 firms, which haven't paid their required 8% assessment toward the common benefit fund. On Aug. 1, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria ordered Monsanto to call the heads of...
Roundup Judge Threatens Sanctions Against 37 Plaintiffs Firms Over Unpaid Fees
On Aug. 1, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria ordered Monsanto to call the heads of the 37 firms, which haven't paid their required 8% assessment toward the common benefit fund. On Aug. 1, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria ordered Monsanto to call the heads of...
Student Sue School For Using AI To Snoop Through Their Emails
Should the principal of a public school be able to go into a student’s locker and open their sealed letters whenever they want to? Probably not. Opening the locker is fair game — that belongs to the school after all, but barring some exigent circumstances, students...
Biglaw Partner Moves Are Hotter Than Ever
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by Decipher Investigative Intelligence, lateral partner moves between Biglaw firms is up how much over the seven-year average? Hint: Greg Hamman, chief data officer for...
Meta Faces Revived DC Lawsuit Alleging Unlawful Data Privacy Failures
"This is a significant victory," D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb said after an appeals court revived the District of Columbia's Consumer Protection Procedures Act lawsuit alleging Meta Platforms Inc. failed to protect Facebook users' privacy. "This is a...
Judicial Officer Has Immunity From Political Retaliation Lawsuit, 5th Circuit Rules
The officer was performing a judicial act in presiding over the venire stage of jury duty, when prospective jurors are asked questions, offer excuses and make exemption requests, the court stated. That procedural step calls for the officer's discretionary judgment,...
Billion-Dollar Lawsuit? Big Law Gathers for Nestlé Class Action
"This case turns on whether any of Nestlé's Poland Spring Water sources satisfy the objective spring-water standard of identity," the motion to certify the class said. "Nestlé represents that they are all 'springs.' Plaintiffs contend that each one is merely a...
Disparate Ninth Circuit Takes On The Birthright Citizenship Order
In State of Washington, et al. v. Trump, et al., the Ninth Circuit reviewed the constitutionality of Executive Order No. 14160, issued by President Trump in January 2025. The Order attempted to deny U.S. birthright citizenship to children born on U.S. soil to parents...
Rethinking Legal Drafting: A More Integrated, Intelligent Future
Across the globe, legal professionals are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality work faster—without sacrificing accuracy or compliance. But for many, the day-to-day realities of modern legal work involve toggling between applications, navigating siloed...
Trump Launches Jack Smith Investigation… And That’s Probably Going To Backfire
The over-the-top bullying of the Trump II reign continues. Over the weekend it was revealed the Office of Special Counsel opened an investigation into former special prosecutor Jack Smith, otherwise known as a thorn in the side of Donald Trump. When Trump was a mere...
The Law Schools With The Most Diverse Faculty (2025)
If you’re considering applying to law school, one of the things you may want to consider in your search is finding a place where diversity is embraced, including among its faculty. As our readers know, the latest Princeton Review law school rankings are out, and...
Meet Me At ILTACON: Aiden, Intelligent Automation For IT Teams
Major conferences like ILTACON spotlight the transformative tools that are making waves in industry. But sometimes these tools can advance faster than firms can support them, particularly if infrastructure is overlooked. Aiden — a AI solution designed to automate...
Litigating The President’s Ability To Impose Tariffs
Look at the remarkable uses to which President Donald Trump has put his apparently unbridled power to impose tariffs. Six months ago, Trump said that he would impose tariffs on Canada for failure to control the supposed flow of fentanyl from Canada into the United...
Biglaw May Soon See More Associate Deferrals
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [I’m] not shocked that there are deferrals happening [and] not sure this is going to be the last firm that’s going to decide to defer. [The slowness in VC work is] an unhealthy canary in the coal mine. — Kate...
Legal Ethics Roundup: Celebrating Two Years With Top 15 (Again!) Headlines Of The Week, Shoutouts, A New Puppy & More
Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, Legal Ethics Roundup, here. Happy Monday! Today marks exactly two years of the Legal Ethics Roundup. For some of you, that means we’ve started our Mondays...
The DOJ Says He ‘Pulls Rabbits Out of Hats:’ Meet Ghislane Maxwell’s Attorney David O. Markus
“David is a prosecutor's nightmare," said Mark Rosman, partner at Proskauer Rose and former assistant chief of the Washington Criminal Section in the DOJ's Antitrust Division. “David is a prosecutor's nightmare," said Mark Rosman, partner at Proskauer Rose and...
The DOJ Says He ‘Pulls Rabbits Out of Hats:’ Meet Ghislane Maxwell’s Attorney David O. Markus
“David is a prosecutor's nightmare," said Mark Rosman, partner at Proskauer Rose and former assistant chief of the Washington Criminal Section in the DOJ's Antitrust Division. “David is a prosecutor's nightmare," said Mark Rosman, partner at Proskauer Rose and...
Former Law Dean Named Interim President of UVA
Paul Mahoney will become the university's interim president on Aug. 11, succeeding Jim Ryan, who resigned at the end of June. Paul Mahoney will become the university's interim president on Aug. 11, succeeding Jim Ryan, who resigned at the end of...
Former Law Dean Named Interim President of UVA
Paul Mahoney will become the university's interim president on Aug. 11, succeeding Jim Ryan, who resigned at the end of June. Paul Mahoney will become the university's interim president on Aug. 11, succeeding Jim Ryan, who resigned at the end of...
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...






































































