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As Sullivan & Cromwell and Skadden Move Toward Two-Tier Partnership, Competition and AI Could Boost the Trend
Firm leaders and analysts say increasing competition and even the rise of AI could continue to push firms that are still holding out to officially add an income partner level. Firm leaders and analysts say increasing competition and even the rise of AI could...
Top-Tier Network of Four European Firms Unravels After a Decade
Pressure from a market increasingly dominated by U.S. law firms is hastening the breakup of a decade-old 'best friends' alliance comprising Gide, Chiomenti, Gleiss Lutz and Cuatrecasas. Pressure from a market increasingly dominated by U.S. law firms is hastening...
Start Differently This Year: 3 Smart Business Development Tips for 2026
Jennifer Ramsey and Megan Senese: The best business development tip to kick off the new year? Make relationships your priority. Focus on the people who already matter, and nurture those relationships. Here’s how. The post Start Differently This Year: 3 Smart Business...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘It’s Simple: Be Nice and Do Your Part,’ Says John Schreiner of Perkins Coie
"It's simple: be nice and do your part. Of course, at a table stakes level, doing the responsibilities of your job effectively is critical. On top of that and, I think just as importantly, it doesn't cost anything to say thank you, or ask how someone's day is going,...
Law School Dean Survives Two-Year Search, Falls To One-Week Culture War
After a two-year search, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville found its new law school dean. Then, a week later, it unfound her. Emily Suski, a professor and associate dean at the University of South Carolina’s law school, was announced as the new dean of the...
Florida And Texas Break From ABA On Law School Accreditation (And What Banning Plato Has To Do With It)
Florida has decided that the American Bar Association is just too much. Yesterday, the Florida Supreme Court graciously opened the door to alternative law school accreditors by cutting off the ABA as its sole accepted accreditor for law schools. The court framed this...
Partnerships, Legal Education, Marriages… Lawyers Were Destroying Everything Last Week — See Generally
Another Biglaw Single-Tier Partnership Falls: The path to upward mobility got a little narrower. Florida And Texas Take Over Legal Education From The ABA: Both states have made abundantly clear that their schools are headed for a dumpster fire. Former Senator Turned...
Full-Scale Integration Can Be the Key to Solving Unproductive Lateral Performance in Law Firms
Law firms are stepping up efforts to improve lateral performance and retention. Steve Nelson points to a few key strategies that are making a difference. The post Full-Scale Integration Can Be the Key to Solving Unproductive Lateral Performance in Law Firms appeared...
Law Firm Earns Coal Right Before Christmas — See Also
Leave The Trick Or Treating For Halloween: Firm tries to teach the importance of cybersecurity by tricking their associates. Florida Newest State To Break From ABA: Only 48 states remain under the weight of the ABA’s unenforced diversity requirements. Welcome, Dean!...
How Much More Will Clients Pay?
According to the 2026 Thomson Reuters State of the Legal Market Report, by what percentage did law firms boost their rates during the first nine months of 2025? Hint: This rate growth fueled an overall 11.3% increase in gross revenue, though whether this model is...
Law Firm Disrupted: New York Law Firms See ‘Tectonic Shift’ in Competition
Compensation packages for partners are getting bigger, while some firms are approaching laterals with pay figures right off the bat. Compensation packages for partners are getting bigger, while some firms are approaching laterals with pay figures right off the...
Hackers Steal $4M in Crypto From Maryland Law Firm’s Escrow Wallets
Over a two-day period, the attackers moved $4 million in cryptocurrency out of the escrow wallets, rapidly splitting and routing the assets through intermediary addresses to obscure their origin. Over a two-day period, the attackers moved $4 million in...
Law Firm Sent Out Fake Christmas Vouchers. Staff Want To Ram Coal Up Leadership’s Chimneys.
Phishing attacks represent an ever-increasing threat to law firms. A law firms can find itself staring down massive ransom payments to protect client data, just because someone clicked on a bogus file from an address that looked familiar. But robust firm cybersecurity...
Supreme Court Advocate Compares Using AI In Legal Practice To Working With A ‘Brilliant Associate Who’s Also Schizophrenic’
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The technology is there. It’s usable now. You have to guard against hallucinations, but it has made any one lawyer immensely more powerful and productive. You can generate drafts of stuff that would have taken...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Top Outside Counsel Quiz Results
In the Name That Firm quiz, we provided a selection of comments from in-house attorneys about law firms featured in the Top Tier of the 2025 Outside Counsel Rankings. Readers were asked to match the firm to the feedback. More than 300 readers took part. Here are their...
Adversaries Can Make Great Referral Sources
I have previously written about how lawyers should be respectful to adversaries since they can make good references and provide other advantages to practicing attorneys. In addition to these benefits, having a good working relationship with adversaries can make it...
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. “Did a Supreme Court Loss Embolden Trump on the Insurrection Act? In...
The Inevitable Commoditization Of GenAI: What Will It Mean For Legal?
It’s early 2027. Most law firms and in-house legal departments are rapidly moving to OpenAI Legal which launched in the third quarter of 2026. Most of them cite cost since OpenAI Legal is still just $20 per month. They are also confident that OpenAI has addressed...
Founder Of Prominent Midsize Firm Passes Away
We have some unfortunate news to report out of Washington, D.C., where one of the founding partners of well-known midsize firm Beveridge & Diamond recently passed away. More than 50 years ago, Albert Beveridge III, 90, founded the firm now known as Beveridge...
Courts Dropkick DOJ’s Disenfranchisement Database
The Justice Department’s hamfisted effort to seize control of state voter rolls got slapped down hard this week. Twice. The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division demanded extensive voter data and sued 23 states, along with the District of Columbia, for refusing to hand it over....
AI Is Killing The Billable Hour. The Real Question Is What Comes Next.
There is growing agreement across the legal industry that artificial intelligence may mark the end of the billable hour. When intelligent systems can complete discrete legal tasks faster, more consistently, and at lower cost, time stops working as a credible proxy for...
US Supreme Court Accepts Monsanto’s Roundup Petition
The U.S. Supreme Court, on Friday, agreed to hear Monsanto's petition over federal preemption, a key defense in thousands of Roundup lawsuits. The U.S. Supreme Court, on Friday, agreed to hear Monsanto's petition over federal preemption, a key defense in...
ABA Council Aims to Gain Autonomy From ABA
The American Bar Association's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar passed two measures to become more independent from the ABA itself. The American Bar Association's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the...
Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Center on ‘Limited Time Only’ Sales, Cannabis Sleep-Aid Pills and Hair Dyes
Consumers claim cannabis sleep-aid pills cause liver damage. Consumers claim cannabis sleep-aid pills cause liver damage.
‘Judges Are Human Too’: US Judge Amit Mehta’s Tips on Guiding Generalists Through Antitrust Cases
“Judges are human, too, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said in a speech offering advice to antitrust attorneys on how to guide generalist judges through complex antitrust matters. Mehta famously oversaw the U.S.' engine search monopolization suit against tech giant,...
‘Fight Like Hell’: Hochul Urges Litigators to Fight for Democracy in Bar Association Speech
Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, accepting an award at the New York State Bar Association's Presidential Gala on Thursday, touted the state's wins against President Donald Trump and celebrated other attorneys standing up for the rule of law. Democratic New...
Trump FTC’s Tack on AI Enforcement Still Murky, but Retreat From Biden-Era Case Offers Clue
“The agency remains committed to pursuing actors who use AI to deceive consumers or violate existing laws, and AI-powered companies and marketers should continue to be wary of the potential for consumer deception within a rapidly evolving technology, Venable attorneys...
‘Know The Factors of Harm’: Crystal Wright Navigates Equitable Caregiver Claims
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Atlanta Family and Law Divorce Attorney Crystal Wright sheds light on the national implications of Georgia's Equitable Caregiver Act. In this week's Legal Speak episode, Atlanta Family and Law Divorce Attorney Crystal Wright...
Starting 2026 Safely: Cybersecurity Best Practices for Law Firms
Tech Tips: Ben Schorr explains best practices lawyers can use in 2026 to defend against email scams, malware, credential-stuffing attacks and other cybersecurity threats. The post Starting 2026 Safely: Cybersecurity Best Practices for Law Firms appeared first on...
Round 2: Dave’s Killer Bread Again Seeks to Dismiss Allegations Over Mislabeled Protein Contents
"Plaintiffs' own testimony and purchasing records confirm that their purchases were not and could not have been influenced by either the front label protein statement or the %DV—and certainly never both in combination," the complaint said. "Plaintiffs' own...
New Networking Resolution In 2026: Build Connection Without the Stress
For lawyers, networking is still one of the most dependable and effective ways to generate new business and build a steady pipeline of referrals. The encouraging news is that networking confidence is a skill that improves with preparation, awareness and practice....
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Don’t Chase the Position for Status Alone,’ Says Dove Burns of Kaufman Dolowich
"Ultimately, don't chase the position for status alone. The title won't be enough if you don't genuinely enjoy leading people, managing challenges, and driving collective success. Choose leadership because you value developing others and shaping the firm's future—not...
Business, Ego, and Grit: Law Firm Growth Strategies From John Morgan’s Playbook
Be That Lawyer with Steve Fretzin: Learn essential law firm growth strategies from John Morgan. Discover why self-awareness, firing fast, and generosity are the keys to scaling a massive practice. The post Business, Ego, and Grit: Law Firm Growth Strategies From John...
Lawyer Of The Year Speaking Truth To Power After Running Into Immigration Shock Troop Commander At Gas Station
Rachel Cohen, the former Skadden associate who spoke out about Trump’s threat to the rule of law — putting together an open letter signed by hundreds of associates and then leaving her firm when it joined the spineless capitulators pledging free services to Trump...
From Billable Hours To 9to5Docs.Com: Why One Tax Lawyer Is Building The Future Of Startup Legal Tech
If you practiced law 10 years ago, the idea of having a “knowledge-based chatbot” to answer client questions at midnight wasn’t just a fantasy — it was a $50,000 development project that no solo practitioner could afford. Today, it is becoming a reality thanks to...
Writing Like A Lawyer Without Sounding Like A Lawyer
Lawyers love to say they “need to work on their writing.” Translation: they’ve read something they wrote, felt that little stomach drop, and thought, This doesn’t sound like me. This doesn’t even sound clear. Here’s the good news: writing isn’t a talent. It’s a skill....
Former Senator Turned Biglaw Lawyer Sued For Breaking Up Bodyguard’s Marriage
Kyrsten Sinema spent her lone term as a United States Senator as the poster child for main character syndrome. From the ostentatious outfits to the carefully contrived contrarian votes, Sinema made sure she drew more attention than a first-term senator customarily...
The Supreme Court’s Favorite Time To Drop Bombshells Is Friday Afternoons
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [P]ublic engagement with the Supreme Court matters, and public engagement is dulled when decisions come late in the day and late in the week. Whether intentionally or not, the court regularly releases...
Law School Arms Students With Anti-ICE Hotline To Protect The Community
Law schools can teach you a lot of things that you hope to never use: civil procedure, the rule against perpetuities, and necessity not being a defense against murder-cannibalism at sea. A more practical item of that set is what to do if ICE comes knocking at your...
I Didn’t Set Out To Write A Series And Yet It Happened
In 2025, I did not plan to write a year long series on legal careers. I was not mapping themes or building a thesis. I was responding to what I kept seeing and hearing from lawyers who were tired, capable, and quietly questioning whether this was really how it was...
AI Startup AlphaLit Raises $3.2M Seed Round To Screen And Score Smaller Cases And Route Them To Lawyers
The post AI Startup AlphaLit Raises $3.2M Seed Round To Screen And Score Smaller Cases And Route Them To Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.Over $55 million worth of meritorious civil claims go unfiled annually, particularly in working-class communities, because...
No Longer The Baby Among Law Schools
Elon University plans to open a new law school in Charlotte, beginning in 2027. What is the most recent new law school to earn ABA accreditation, becoming the 197th approved law school program and opening its doors in 2023. Hint: Unlike the new school bound for...
Lawyer Of The Year Stays In Good Trouble — See Also
Rachel Cohen Keeps Pushing Against Authoritarianism: Somebody has to take these 10-year-old phone thieves to task. Bonus Dollars And A Nonequity Partner Track: Check out Sullivan & Cromwell’s new bonus program! Who Needs TV When You Can Read Complaints?: Kyrsten...
Judge Plans to Restrict Juror Research in First Social Media Addiction Trial
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carolyn Kuhl said this week she planned to restrict the names and other identifying information about the jurors in the first social media addiction trial to the lawyers in the case, but not their clients. Los Angeles Superior...
Law Firm, Legal Tech, ALSP—In 2026, Will Such Delineations Matter?
Old distinctions are fast disappearing, and competition for clients and talent is happening on a larger scale, with many unsure how the market will realign—and who will survive—in the near future. Old distinctions are fast disappearing, and competition for...
Turning Consistent Effort Into Business Growth and Brand Visibility For Lawyers
Be That Lawyer with Steve Fretzin: Law firm marketing consistency isn’t about power; it’s about persistence. Learn how to use AI tools and SOPs to scale your brand and protect your business. The post Turning Consistent Effort Into Business Growth and Brand Visibility...
Randy Mastro Heads to Dechert From NYC Deputy Mayor Role
"Who better than a former deputy mayor who litigates to know when the city screws up and how to do something about it? So I fully expect to be back in the courtroom for challenges to government action," Mastro said in an interview. "Who better than a former...
Alina Habba Hopes the Court Saves Her—But Observers Doubt It
Habba said in her certification that "[i]f the court of appeals en banc or the Supreme Court reverses the decisions of the Giraud panel and Chief Judge Brann, I intend to return to my prior position leading the USAO-NJ." Habba said in her certification that...
Policyholder Can Recover Loss-of-Consortium Damages on Top of Paid UIM Claim, 8th Circ. Says
"No longer would the $250,000 per-person limit be a barrier to recovery. It is, after all, per person, allowing each spouse to recover for their own damages subject to payments by the tortfeasor's insurer and the $500,000 per-occurrence limit. It would not matter that...
Gibson Dunn to Launch Office in Madrid, Hires Leading Corporate Partner From Freshfields
Armando Albarrán, who worked at Freshfields for nearly 30 years and is considered a top dealmaker, joins Gibson Dunn as the firm continues to expand in the U.K. and continental Europe. Armando Albarrán, who worked at Freshfields for nearly 30 years and is...
Fed. Judge Grants St. Louis Firm’s Sanctions Request Against Plaintiff, Attorney for Providing False Information
"The repeated and consistent nature of Malloy's sworn falsehoods and misrepresentations during discovery threatened the integrity of this litigation particularly and the judicial process generally," the judge said. "The repeated and consistent nature of Malloy's...
Call for Nominations: Elite Trial Lawyers 2026
The National Law Journal and Law.com's Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes U.S. based law firms that have performed exemplary and cutting-edge work on behalf of plaintiffs. The National Law Journal and Law.com's Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes U.S. based law firms...
Beveridge & Diamond Cofounder Albert Beveridge Dies at 90
One of Beveridge & Diamond's cofounders, Albert Beveridge, passed away earlier this month at the age of 90. One of Beveridge & Diamond's cofounders, Albert Beveridge, passed away earlier this month at the age of 90.
Why Crypto Lawsuits Are Unlikely to Stop Soon
As crypto rules take shape, uncertainty isn't disappearing—it's transforming, with private lawsuits and new liability theories redefining some of the industry's next legal battles. As crypto rules take shape, uncertainty isn't disappearing—it's transforming,...
Did You Miss the Legaltech Week 2026 Predictions Show? No Worries, Here’s the Recording
What’s in store for legal tech and innovation in 2026? That was the topic of our most recent Legaltech Week live show, in which our panel of legal tech journalists shared their predictions for the year ahead. But if you missed it, no problem. Here are both the video...
University of Arkansas Law Rescinds Dean Offer, Citing Stakeholder ‘Feedback’
According to Arkansas State Rep. Nicole Clowney, the decision was driven by political differences that surfaced after Emily Suski was appointed dean, which prompted "multiple state elected officials to threaten to substantially reduce funding in the upcoming fiscal...
Across Our Markets: Insights From ALM’s Managing Partners Survey
Nearly 150 managing partners from across the country took the time to answer questions about how the past year went, giving us deep insights into a range of hot topics such as merger interest, the likelihood of layoffs in the coming year and whether AI can help boost...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Arbitrator’s Interpretation of Intent in Interpreting Arbitration Agreement
The court applied an adverse inference against the company for failing to call two witnesses, and interpreted the parties' collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by inserting an intent requirement that was not explicitly included in the agreement. While the affirmance...
Sullivan & Cromwell Creates Income Partner Track, Bonus Plan and Referral Program
The Wall Street firm believes the changes will foster growth and retention. The Wall Street firm believes the changes will foster growth and retention.
Where Merger Mania Leaves The Independent Elites—And What Their Leaders Say
Leaders at Slaughter and May, Macfarlanes, Travers Smith and other firms discuss the surge in Big Law mergers, and what the consolidation trend means for their sleek businesses. Leaders at Slaughter and May, Macfarlanes, Travers Smith and other firms discuss the...
In High-Stakes World of Partner Recruiting, Law Firms Are Asking for Lateral Business Plans Right Off the Bat
The focus on earlier diligence—sometimes just after the first meeting with a candidate—reflects the escalating risks and stakes in partner recruiting. The focus on earlier diligence—sometimes just after the first meeting with a candidate—reflects the escalating...
Compassionate Professionalism: Learning to Embrace Our Shared Humanity
Don Blackwell makes the case for moving beyond mere "civility" and committing to compassionate professionalism among colleagues, clients and opponents. The post Compassionate Professionalism: Learning to Embrace Our Shared Humanity appeared first on Articles, Tips and...
As Dispute Risks Mushroom for Multinationals, Legal Teams Feel Hamstrung by Tight Budgets
“We find ourselves in a paradox. Organizations are more globally connected than ever, yet operating in an increasingly fragmented and unpredictable geopolitical environment that is fundamentally altering risk calculations, said Sunny Mann, global chair of Baker...
Supreme Court Hacked, Proving Its Cybersecurity Is As Robust As Its Ethical Code
Remember when the Supreme Court was absolutely consumed with figuring out who leaked the Dobbs draft opinion? They assigned the Marshal to investigate, brought in outside help, and made scores of employees sign affidavits. The response was immediate, muscular, and...
Warning Party To Stop Citing Fake AI Cases Is Not, In Fact, Bias
Phony cases continue to proliferate across the docket. This recent explosion stems from the advent of artificial intelligence tools, with over 700 instances of embarrassing hallucinations working their way into filings so far. The problem will inevitably get worse...
Bigger Is Better In Biglaw
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader describe their upcoming merger as the largest law firm merger in history, creating a firm of approximately 3,100 lawyers globally and over $3.6 billion in annual revenue. What 2015 law firm tie-up — since abandoned — was arguably a bigger...
Hacked Database To Match Their Hack Opinions — See Also
The Supreme Court’s Online Security Is Trash: Tennessee man accused of hacking SCOTUS 25 times in a two-month span. Former Biglaw Partner Accused Of Murder: The former Duane Morris partner is accused of killing his wife. California To Investigate xAI Over Pornographic...
Emory Law School 1L Barred From Campus Over Threatening Social Media Posts About Women
Emory Law School banned Milano Wayne, a 1L, from campus due to social media posts from late December regarding a woman who made "false allegations" against him, which the school has purportedly been investigating for a few months. Emory Law School banned Milano...
Construction Co. Claims Insurers Owe $14M in Unpaid Wages for Boston’s Fenway Center Project
The suit, brought by structural steel fabricator Cives Corp., seeks to recover over $14 million for its allegedly unpaid work on Boston's Fenway Center project. The suit, brought by structural steel fabricator Cives Corp., seeks to recover over $14 million for...
Big Law Lobbying Practices See Windfall of Work From Trump’s Venezuela Policy
Firms such as Brownstein, Akin, Dentons, Bracewell, Miller & Chevalier and Ballard Partners have all represented some of the same oil and gas companies that met with Trump late last week, according to Lobbying Disclosure Act filings from 2025. Firms such as...
Biglaw Lateral Activity Expected To Be ‘On Fire’ In 2026
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We think 2026 is going to be on fire, and we have a number of partners who are just getting ready to give notice and start at their new firms in the very, very near future, and we’re seeing that all across the...
California To Investigate If xAI Broke The Law With Easily Accessible Porn Deepfakes Of Women And Minors
Twitter, the world’s former public stage turned Stormfront alternative and porn site not long after Elon Musk’s takeover, is facing new legal trouble over Grok’s penchant for turning any photo into goon material at a user’s request. Pornographic deepfakes are nothing...
‘Adventures In Legal Tech’: How One Firm Stays On Track With Tech
Can technology help create a positive workplace culture? How can a growing law firm leverage the latest tools? Just how big is the competitive advantage you can get from successful AI adoption? In this episode of “Adventures in Legal Tech,” host Jared Correia speaks...
Former Biglaw Partner Officially Charged With Murder In Wife’s Death
On October 27, 2024, Caitlin Tracey, 36, the wife of former Duane Morris tax partner Adam P. Beckerink, was found dead in the stairwell of Beckerink’s apartment building in Chicago’s South Loop. Her severed foot was found nearby. One year later, he was arrested, with...
Biggest Issue for Employment Lawyers? It All Depends
“Political instability and economic pressures have driven significant divergence in employment regulation, and understanding these shifts is essential for effective workforce planning," said Mike DeLarco, global head of labor and employment practice at Hogan...
Social Media Is Surveillance, And It’s Destroying Your Injury Case
Last month, I watched a client’s legitimate neck injury claim collapse because her Apple Watch showed she’d walked 8,000 steps on a single day, never mind that those steps came from painful physical therapy sessions she was required to attend. The insurance company’s...
Minnesota Becoming A Constitutional Law Issue-Spotter
With polls showing more Americans now favor abolishing ICE than keeping it, a lot of people will be disappointed to learn that the law is set up to make it almost impossible to hold anyone accountable for killing Renee Good. From sovereign immunity, to the Federal...
Candidates Have Automatic Standing to Challenge Election Rules, Supreme Court Holds
The U.S. Supreme Court said Wednesday that candidates for federal elective office have automatic standing to challenge the vote-counting rules in their elections, regardless of whether they are "long-shots" or "shoo-ins." The U.S. Supreme Court said Wednesday...
Even One Missing Word Can Expose US and EU Tech Companies to Litigation Under Changes
Mistakes—even forgetting to include a word on a label—could be a technical breach and spawn litigation under a directive being transposed into EU member states' national legislation this year. Mistakes—even forgetting to include a word on a label—could be a...
A Ukrainian City Under Assault By The Russian Military Or An American City Besieged By ICE: Which Is Worse?
I was in Ukraine this fall. While I was there, I happened to be in Lviv while it was being bombed by the Russians in the worst assault on the city since World War II. Hundreds of explosions rocked the city for hours. Machine guns churned in the distance. Some locals,...
What If Tariffs Go Away — Or Don’t? Navigating Uncertainty With Contract Intelligence
With the Supreme Court potentially poised to invalidate recent tariffs, organizations face a confusing scenario: the possibility of some $200B in refunds to be sought, the specter of tariff reinstatement through other means, and general ongoing unpredictability...
A Clio Doubleheader: CMO Reagan Attle and VP of Payments A.J. Axelrod
In the last in a series of interviews recorded during the ClioCon conference in Boston in October 2025, we bring you a doubleheader – two interviews with two of the legal tech company’s key executives. In the first, LawNext host Bob Ambrogi speaks with Reagan Attle,...
The Cost of Trump’s Tariffs Is Not Just Financial: It’s the Uncertainty They Bring, Part 1
In this first in a three-part series, trends in the trade enforcement and compliance landscape, a fast-moving area marked by unpredictability, are examined. In this first in a three-part series, trends in the trade enforcement and compliance landscape, a...
New Law School Set To Open Over Ashes Of Past Legal Education Disaster
You’d be forgiven for wondering if Charlotte is cursed. Despite being the largest city in America’s ninth-largest state, the last time we put a full-time law school in Queen City, we needed to set up a food bank to support the students. Charlotte School of Law, an...
The Neuroscience Of Resilient Team Building
Ed. note: This article first appeared in an ILTA publication. Of all the essential qualities that legal teams require, resilience might be at the top of the list. Rapidly transforming technology — including game-changers like GenAI — is disrupting workflows even as...
Mind The Gap Between What Lawyers Need And Many Vendors’ Focus
Wait, what? Some recent research reveals a gap: 70% of legal tech investment targets vendors who focus on the 40% of time lawyers actually spend on things like legal research? Why? Some research findings reported by Hwang Jae Hyuk suggest this very thing. Hyuk is the...
Fed. Judge Says Multiple Elite Universities Must Face ‘Price-Fixing Cartel’ Scheme Suit
A Chicago federal judge said a jury will have to decide if a now-defunct group of more than 20 universities, known as the "568 Group," broke antitrust laws by using agreed upon and standardized rules for calculating a student's financial need. A Chicago federal...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Johnson & Johnson Gets Second Bite At Suing Talc Expert, Prominent Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Ready to Lead Roblox Child Exploitation Cases
US Attorney’s Office in Eastern Va. Experiences High Turnover in Trump-Halligan Era
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia has fired several of its career prosecutors ever since President Donald Trump effectively installed insurance lawyer Lindsey Halligan as its de facto leader. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the...
Morning Docket: 01.14.26
* Supreme Court heard challenges to laws targeting trans athletes and the argument went about as you’d expect. [Balls and Strikes] * Senior federal prosecutors resign in response to the Justice Department’s efforts to paper over the murder of Renee Good. [CBS News] *...
Epic & Providers Sue Health Gorilla Over Alleged Data Exploitation
The post Epic & Providers Sue Health Gorilla Over Alleged Data Exploitation appeared first on Above the Law.The post Epic & Providers Sue Health Gorilla Over Alleged Data Exploitation appeared first on Above the Law.
Boston Scores Yet Another Biglaw Firm
Regional business continues to boom across the legal profession, with top Biglaw firms launching new offices in some of the hottest spots around the country in the hope of snatching up some valued market share. In fact, some of the nation’s largest law firms are still...
Disbarred Attorney Defrauded Clients Out Of Over $4.2M
Many people gravitate to law because of the financial opportunity it offers. Unfortunately, the billable hour just isn’t enough for some attorneys. When that happens, profiting from their clients dips into taking advantage of them. While the occasional attorney risks...
Like Lawyers In Pompeii: Is Legal Ignoring The Coming AI Financial Crisis? (Part IV)
There’s an adage when trying to unravel a corporate mystery: follow the money. And when you start following the money in connection with the AI boom, you can get a sense of the rumblings of an erupting volcano. Lenders and investors are starting to get nervous, which...
Cravath Is No Longer Immune To Partner Poaching
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The lateral partner market has gotten more and more active, and we always felt it was a matter of time before it reached the very elite tier of firms. The gloves are off and virtually no one is untouchable...
Lindsey Halligan Says Her ‘I’m An Illegal Appointment’ T-Shirt Has People Asking A Lot Of Questions Already Answered By Her Shirt
When a federal judge orders the government to explain why it persists in calling someone the United States Attorney after another judge already established that the appointment was illegal, there are really only two ways that can go. Either the Department of Justice...
Am Law 100 Firm Pulls Off Historic Hat Trick
In 2025, what firm made history becoming the first Am Law 100 firm to close three mergers in a single calendar year? Hint: The firm’s expansion efforts added lawyers as far flung as Florida and the Mountain West. See the answer on the next page. The post Am Law 100...
Not One Super Bonus, But Two! — See Also
Pillsbury Associates Are Eating This Bonus Season!: You can go back for a 4th plate of cash if you’ve worked hard enough! Lindsey Halligan Doubles Down On Her U.S. Attorney Acting Role: Asked to justify themselves, the DOJ threw a temper tantrum. Not All Money Is...
Legal Tech Spending Surges 9.7% As Firms Race to Integrate AI, Says Report On State Of Legal Market
Law firms dramatically accelerated their technology investments in 2025, with spending on tech and knowledge management tools growing 9.7% and 10.5% respectively — the fastest real growth likely ever experienced in the legal industry, according to the newly released...
On LawNext: Fastcase Founder Ed Walters On the Implications of Clio’s Acquisition of vLex
The biggest deal of 2025 – in fact, the biggest deal ever in legal tech – was legal tech company Clio’s acquisition of vLex for $1 billion. A global legal research company founded in Spain, vLex had, just two years earlier, merged with the U.S. legal research company...