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Dedicated Originalist Aileen Cannon Can’t Be Bothered To Learn Who These Founding Fathers People Are
Remember when Thomas Washington crossed the Delaware on a cherry tree? The post Dedicated Originalist Aileen Cannon Can’t Be Bothered To Learn Who These Founding Fathers People Are appeared first on Above the Law.Remember when Thomas Washington crossed the Delaware on...
Jordan Chiles Turns To Biglaw To Continue The Fight Over Olympic Bronze Medal
The firm has already filed an appeal in the Olympic-sized injustice. The post Jordan Chiles Turns To Biglaw To Continue The Fight Over Olympic Bronze Medal appeared first on Above the Law.The firm has already filed an appeal in the Olympic-sized injustice. The post...
Competing Bar Replacement Incentives! — See Also
California's Bar Experiment Is Offering Extra Credit!: Too broke to offer $1,500. Prepare To Hear Your New Favorite Playlist: These are just some of the songs Trump can't play at his rallies without getting a cease and desist. Alito And Clarence Aren't The Only...
Morning Docket: 09.18.24
* Cristian Farias with a deep dive profile of Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar. [Vanity Fair] * Law firm leadership is finally getting on the legal tech train. [Law.com] * Pryor Cashman managing partner stepping down in February. [Outlaw360] * New California law...
Providers And Payers Are Increasing Their Tech Spend — Where Are They Investing The Most?
Three-quarters of U.S. providers and payers say they have increased their IT spending over the past year, according to a new report from Bain & Company and KLAS Research. Both providers and payers are investing in cybersecurity technology, as well as AI tools. The...
From Law Firm To In-House: A Practical Guide For A Successful Pivot
The traditional law firm path isn't the only way to go. The post From Law Firm To In-House: A Practical Guide For A Successful Pivot appeared first on Above the Law.The traditional law firm path isn't the only way to go. The post From Law Firm To In-House: A Practical...
Government Lawyer Makes It All The Way To The Finale On ‘MasterChef: Generations’
Watch MasterChef tonight to see if this talented attorney is able to win the competition! The post Government Lawyer Makes It All The Way To The Finale On ‘MasterChef: Generations’ appeared first on Above the Law.Watch MasterChef tonight to see if this talented...
Solos & Small Firm Lawyers: Have You Taken Our Compensation Survey Yet?
Tell us how much you make and help us benchmark small firm pay. The post Solos & Small Firm Lawyers: Have You Taken Our Compensation Survey Yet? appeared first on Above the Law.Tell us how much you make and help us benchmark small firm pay. The post Solos &...
Top 10 Challenges of Being a Law Firm Managing Partner
Wendy Merrill | Whatever the reason for assuming the role, few attorneys anticipate what awaits them in the MP's corner office. The post Top 10 Challenges of Being a Law Firm Managing Partner appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.A law...
Copyright Complaint Says Miley Cyrus Hit ‘Flowers’ Derived From Bruno Mars Song
A company that owns partial rights to "When I Was Your Man" says Cyrus' song takes its melody, harmonic elements and lyrical inspiration from the 2013 hit by Bruno Mars. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
Gupta Wessler Represents Grieving Families in Baltimore Fatal Bridge Collapse
"Our role in this litigation" is about "holding those responsible to account for their actions in the tragedy," said Gupta Wessler principal Matt Wessler. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Doug Emhoff Headlines Harris Fundraisers With Big Law Leaders
Leaders and partners from DLA Piper, Paul Weiss, Sidley Austin and Quinn Emanuel, among others, are expected to take part in upcoming fundraising for Harris. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Cigna’s Express Scripts Sues Federal Trade Commission
"The FTC has taken unconstitutional actions in publishing a report that ignores the evidence provided by our company and other [pharmacy benefit managers], demonstrates clear ideological bias and advances a false and damaging narrative—narrative that could harm the...
Finalists Named for Inaugural KM&I LexPrize Innovation Award; Winner to Be Voted At October Event in NYC
The three finalists have been announced for the 2024 KM&I LexPrize Innovation Award, which is designed to recognize groundbreaking ideas in knowledge management and innovation for the legal industry. As I noted when I first wrote about the LexPrize award in May,...
The Shrinking Ownership of Law Practice Management Technology (Part 2 of 4): A Scorecard of Who Owns What
“You can’t tell the players without a scorecard,” yelled the hawkers of olden days at major league baseball stadiums. In the modern days of law practice management, that may still be true. As I wrote yesterday in part one of this four-part series, the law practice...
On LawNext: Live from Filevine’s LEX Summit: Interviews with Three of Its Leaders
In today’s episode, we feature three impromptu conversations with leaders of the case management company Filevine. Last week, I was in Salt Lake City to attend LEX Summit, the Filevine customer conference. While there, I snagged three of the company’s top executives...
Ouraring Claims Competitor RingConn Infringed on Wearable Tech Patents
This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or...
$39M Jury Verdict Awarded in Novel Mesothelioma Case
Plaintiffs' lead attorney Mark Linder emphasized this is the first mesothelioma lawsuit that proceeded from this type of exposure. 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...
Loophole in the WARN Act? Remote Workers Sue Zulily
"Defendant Regent made the calculated decision, in consultation with its lawyers, that it could save money because of an alleged loophole in the WARN Act; namely, that it supposedly did not apply to fully or partially remote workers. However, that is not correct," the...
Former Salesforce VP’s Whistleblower Retaliation Suit Allowed to Proceed, Judge Rules
"Protected activity only needs to implicate 'a reasonable belief' that 'a violation is likely to happen,'" U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley for the District of Massachusetts said. "Given his background and the factual circumstances, Wirth had enough information to...
EU President Nominates Spanish Minister as Antitrust Chief Role
The role is one of the most powerful and high-profile posts in the European Commission. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal...
GOP Senators Urge Judiciary to Scrap Proposal for Greater Amicus Funding Disclosure
The Supreme Court "has long protected those who associate for speech purposes from compelled disclosure of those associations, subjecting any such disclosures to 'exacting scrutiny,'" the Republican lawmakers wrote. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
Affirmed: $35M Wrongful-Death Verdict Survives City’s Appeal
"We have always felt that long standing legal principals in the area of municipal liability supported the verdict," Jed Manton of Harris Lowry Manton in Brookhaven. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Second Circuit Affirms Ghislaine Maxwell Convictions
At the center of Maxwell's appeal was the 2007 non-prosecution agreement Epstein entered into with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has upheld Ghislaine Maxwell’s convictions,...
Morning Docket: 09.17.24
* FBI subjects Sean Diddy Combs to the opposite of Finna Get Loose. [AP News] * District attorney should be disbarred according to ethics panel. [ABA Journal] * Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern offer their mea culpa (would that be nos culpa or something?) for...
SEC Charges Ipsen Worker For Insider Trading Tied To $247M Epizyme Acquisition
Securities regulators say the role of Ipsen employee Dishant Gupta made him privy to details of the Epizyme acquisition. Gupta allegedly accumulated Epizyme shares while the deal was negotiated, then sold all of them hours after the transaction was announced. The post...
Game Time: Seasons of a Legal Career
Susan Cohodes | For as long as I can remember, I’ve organized my life around a calendar with two sections: football season and waiting for football season. The post Game Time: Seasons of a Legal Career appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Finalists Named for American Legal Technology Awards (And Guess Who’s One of Them)
Finalists have been named for the 2024 American Legal Technology Awards, which honor exceptional achievement in various aspects of legal technology, and this year, there is a twist for me: I’m honored to say I’m one of them. The awards recognize achievement in...
Workday to Acquire Evisort, Bringing AI-Powered Document Intelligence to Finance and HR
The deal marks the second major acquisition of a CLM company by an enterprise software company in 2024. On Tuesday, enterprise management cloud provider Workday announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire contract lifecycle management (CLM)...
Tracking Generative AI: How Evolving AI Models Are Impacting Legal
A running compilation of how the legal landscape continues to be shaped by generative AI tools, from GPT technologies to art generation tools and beyond. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
3 Novel Questions About The Presidential Debate
When you're infused with personal bias, there's nowhere to turn for a neutral assessment of a debate. The post 3 Novel Questions About The Presidential Debate appeared first on Above the Law.When you're infused with personal bias, there's nowhere to turn for a neutral...
Promising Young Biglaw Associate Dies After Crossing Finish Line At Disney Half Marathon
The day prior to the race, he expressed worries about the heat on TikTok. The post Promising Young Biglaw Associate Dies After Crossing Finish Line At Disney Half Marathon appeared first on Above the Law.The day prior to the race, he expressed worries about the heat...
Biglaw ‘School Spirit Day’ Brings The Fun (And The Yoo-Hoo)
Smells like school spirit. The post Biglaw ‘School Spirit Day’ Brings The Fun (And The Yoo-Hoo) appeared first on Above the Law.Smells like school spirit. The post Biglaw ‘School Spirit Day’ Brings The Fun (And The Yoo-Hoo) appeared first on Above the Law.
Rudy Giuliani Flops Out Of Defamation Suit Against Biden For Calling Him A Russian Pawn
Great job, Mister Mayor, Sir! The post Rudy Giuliani Flops Out Of Defamation Suit Against Biden For Calling Him A Russian Pawn appeared first on Above the Law.Great job, Mister Mayor, Sir! The post Rudy Giuliani Flops Out Of Defamation Suit Against Biden For Calling...
This Global Law Firm Really Stinks (Because Of The Poop)
At least things are regular again. The post This Global Law Firm Really Stinks (Because Of The Poop) appeared first on Above the Law.At least things are regular again. The post This Global Law Firm Really Stinks (Because Of The Poop) appeared first on Above the Law.
Avast! Pirate Ship Seeks Senior Legal Counsel… Pay May Or May Not Be In Doubloons
'Yo ho, yo ho, an in-house life for me.' The post Avast! Pirate Ship Seeks Senior Legal Counsel… Pay May Or May Not Be In Doubloons appeared first on Above the Law.'Yo ho, yo ho, an in-house life for me.' The post Avast! Pirate Ship Seeks Senior Legal Counsel… Pay May...
Duane Morris Non-Equity Partner Lawsuit Escalates With Forum Shopping And Witnesses
Things are heating up! The post Duane Morris Non-Equity Partner Lawsuit Escalates With Forum Shopping And Witnesses appeared first on Above the Law.Things are heating up! The post Duane Morris Non-Equity Partner Lawsuit Escalates With Forum Shopping And Witnesses...
Federal Law Clerks Barred From Applying To ‘Political’ Jobs While Clerking
Judges must curtail clerks from applying to 'political' jobs while still working for the federal court system. The post Federal Law Clerks Barred From Applying To ‘Political’ Jobs While Clerking appeared first on Above the Law.Judges must curtail clerks from applying...
There’s Lots Of Good News For In-House Legal Department Budgets
In-house budgets are trending up! The post There’s Lots Of Good News For In-House Legal Department Budgets appeared first on Above the Law.In-house budgets are trending up! The post There’s Lots Of Good News For In-House Legal Department Budgets appeared first on...
This Firm Wants Its Employees To VOTE! — See Also
Putting Their Money Where Your Civic Duties Are: Biglaw firm gives paid day off to go vote. Biglaw Associate Suffers Heart Attack After Disney Half Marathon: We extend our condolences. Duane Morris Is Bringing The Other Partners Out To Play: Will the non-equity...
Beasley Allen Sues Co-Counsel Allen Smith for Supporting J&J’s Talc Settlement
Beasley Allen claims Allen Smith owes $1.16 million in talc expenses. 'To allege that I have not performed my share of the work, and not paid my share of the expenses is laughable,' Smith told Law.com. "Looks like the pot is calling the kettle black." Hi...
Challenge to TikTok Ban-or-Sale Law Faces First Amendment Scrutiny at DC Circuit
Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan pressed TikTok on whether a company based outside of the United States can bring a First Amendment challenge to a federal regulation. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
$192 Million Verdict: McKool Smith Wins Against Samsung
Samsung was given access to multiple Mojo Mobility prototypes with the understanding that would lead to a commercial transaction, but Samsung instead suggested Mojo cut a deal with its suppliers as no cost to Samsung. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link...
Judge Rejects ExxonMobil’s Challenge to $725M Benzene Verdict, Adds $91M in Delay Damages
Judge Carmella Jacquinto of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas' Sept. 13 rulings rejected a multipronged effort from ExxonMobil to challenge the verdict handed up in May in Gill v. ExxonMobil. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
Fired In-House Lawyer Claims She Lost Job During Miscarriage Recovery
"The defendants also went to great lengths to invent bogus and pre-textual performance issues in an attempt to justify an otherwise unlawful termination," plaintiffs lawyer Matthew Luber said. A New Jersey chemical company has been hit with a suit claiming it...
The No Fakes Act: Protecting Voices and Likenesses in the Digital Age
Deepfake technology is the darling of entertainment, sports, education, science, and a host of other endeavors. The technology can create realistic visual effects in movies and TV shows, reducing production costs and time. It can help filmmakers de-age actors or bring...
The Shrinking Ownership of Law Practice Management Technology (Part 1 of 4): A Market Dominated by Just Six Ownership Groups
Sixteen years ago marked the beginning of a sea change in law practice management technology for solo and small law firms. On March 1, 2008, a virtually unknown company out of Canada called Themis Solutions launched the first cloud-based software product for managing...
Big Law Congressional Investigations Practices Are Proliferating. Here’s Why
"There aren't that many matters for law firms anymore where you're going to be dealing with the CEO, the general counsel, and all those senior people," said Robert Kelner at Covington. More large law firms are looking to cash in on lucrative congressional...
Jose Baez, Ronald Sullivan Join Charlie Javice Defense Team as Lead Counsel
Javice, who is accused of defrauding JP Morgan $175 million during the acquisition of her fintech company, Frank, is now seeking to adjourn her impending trial. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Kellogg Veteran Takes Legal Reins of Wendy’s
John Min worked his way from the bottom to the top of Kellogg's legal department before overseeing the legal aspects of last year's split of the company into two businesses—snack-maker Kellanova and cereal maker WK Kellogg. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
The Eight Things Journalists Love and Why They Matter
Knowing how to present your article idea, pitch or press release to a journalist is the key to transforming your news into a headline. Whether you're aiming for coverage in print, online or on TV, understanding what journalists are looking for can dramatically...
Apple Accused of Infringing on Digital-Imaging Sensors for iPhone 15 Products
"The significant advantages of silicon-based photonics allow for smaller, lower cost, higher performance photonic devices, which can be used in a variety of applications, including, in the consumer, industrial, medical, and defense industries. All these applications...
‘Ready to Move Forward’: Lewis Brisbois COO Talks About Priorities and His Move
Richard Davis said he was attracted to the fact "that this management team acknowledged some of the challenges but was really ready to move forward." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
How We Made Partner: ‘Stay Mindful of the Big Picture,’ Say Jenna Smith & Lauren Goldman of Boies Schiller Flexner
"Oftentimes at a law firm, you can become so bogged down with the day-to-day work that it is hard to stay mindful of the big picture. It's important to periodically check in with yourself and your mentors to make sure you have realistic goals in mind for that practice...
Lacking Votes but Not Vigor, GOP FTC Members Trying to Slow Down Lina Khan’s Steamrolling Majority Any Way They Can
"The pushback doesn't change what the commission is going to do. But I think it does make staff and the majority button things up a bit more," said John Villafranco, at partner at Kelley Drye Warren. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
Federal Circuit Decision Clarifies Obviousness-Type Double Patenting and Patent Term Adjustments In ‘Allergan v. MSN Laboratories’
On August 13, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential ruling that reversed the District of Delaware's application of the Federal Circuit precedent in In re: Cellect to invalidate a claim in an earlier-filed parent application over admittedly patentably indistinct...
Former Feds Flock to Big Law Amid ‘Robust Demand’ for Enforcement Counsel
Weil, Milbank and Mayer Brown have recruited former Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department and SEC enforcement and litigation officials in Washington. As Big Law looks to build up government enforcement benches, Weil Gotshal & Manges, Milbank and Mayer...
Big Law Invests More in Alumni Networks, Seeing Returns in Business, Talent
Debevoise, Sidley, McDermott, Eversheds and Epstein Becker leaders say they have seen the benefits of a robust alumni connection program. Large law firms have long used alumni networks as a way to maximize their client relationships and lawyer satisfaction. Now,...
‘Data Breach’ Insurance Policy Does Not Extend to Biometric Information Collection, Appellate Court Holds
The majority said the allegations in the lawsuit "do not even potentially fall within the policy's coverage" and said Lloyd's policy for Tony's would only cover data breaches involving unauthorized access to Tony's biometric data. A split Illinois appellate...
Lawyers on LinkedIn: A Guide for Lawyers Who Don’t Like LinkedIn
Lawyers on LinkedIn don’t have to be influencers or frequent posters for the platform to be a potent a business development tool for a law firm. In kickoff meetings with new clients, most of them make a similar confession: “Just so you know,” they say, “I’m not good...
How to Keep Your Associates: 4 Key Retention Strategies
What can your law firm do to solve the associate turnover quandary? Here are four effective associate retention strategies that will make your culture “stickier.” As 2024 turns the corner, firms across the country are still struggling with the war for talent. For...
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.
300+ Provider Organizations Urge Feds To Prevent Leaked DEA Rule From Going Into Effect
More than 330 provider organizations signed letters this week urging the White House and Congress to extend a pandemic-era telehealth prescribing flexibility. Failure to extend this policy would cause millions of Americans to lose access to treatment, they argued. The...
Stat(s) Of The Week: AI Can Perpetuate And Prevent Scams
A pair of studies look at artificial intelligence and online fraud. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: AI Can Perpetuate And Prevent Scams appeared first on Above the Law.A pair of studies look at artificial intelligence and online fraud. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: AI...
Before There Was Kamala Harris…
Because the Democratic candidate for president didn't fall out of a coconut tree. The post Before There Was Kamala Harris… appeared first on Above the Law.Because the Democratic candidate for president didn't fall out of a coconut tree. The post Before There Was...
Loss Comes In Threes — See Also
Hogan Lovells Is Shrinking Its Offices: Adieu to Sydney, Johannesburg, and Warsaw. Three Mixed Outcomes: Check out how Trump fared in court. Another Country Defends Itself From Twitter: Land down under fights underhanded misinformation campaign. Learning Is Quite The...
Finding Work-Life Balance as a Solo: Ethics Tips
If you ever worked in a large law firm (think BigLaw), it probably looked like balance would be much easier to achieve outside that institution. What a shock, then, to find out that work-life balance as a solo attorney is no easier to find, even without a senior...
‘Substantial Injustice’: Hair Relaxer MDL Lead Counsel Challenge Common-Benefit Order
On Sept. 6, lead counsel in the hair relaxer multidistrict litigation filed a motion to reconsider last month's order in which U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland excluded state court cases from a potential 11% common-benefit assessment. Hi there.The email you just...
‘Substantial Injustice’: Hair Relaxer MDL Lead Counsel Challenge Common-Benefit Order
On Sept. 6, lead counsel in the hair relaxer multidistrict litigation filed a motion to reconsider last month's order in which U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland excluded state court cases from a potential 11% common-benefit assessment. Premium SubscriptionWith...
SEC Says Farewell to the Term ‘Crypto Asset Securities’
"It's just the evolution where there were way too many scams by crypto folks that lead to the SEC's aggressive overreach and regulation enforcement, that you have a pendulum that goes one way and the other way and now it is maybe slowing down a bit," said Terrence...
SEC Says Farewell to the Term ‘Crypto Asset Securities’
"It's just the evolution where there were way too many scams by crypto folks that lead to the SEC's aggressive overreach and regulation enforcement, that you have a pendulum that goes one way and the other way and now it is maybe slowing down a bit," said Terrence...
Judge Sounds Alarm Over Persistent Circuit Split on ‘Favorable Termination’ Rule
The rule, established in the Supreme Court's 1994 decision 'Heck v. Humphrey,' bars people from bringing civil rights suits without first showing their conviction has been reversed, set aside or expunged. Circuits are divided over whether that rule applies to...
Judge Sounds Alarm Over Persistent Circuit Split on ‘Favorable Termination’ Rule
The rule, established in the Supreme Court's 1994 decision 'Heck v. Humphrey,' bars people from bringing civil rights suits without first showing their conviction has been reversed, set aside or expunged. Circuits are divided over whether that rule applies to...
‘Half the Picture’: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Claim Rulings Impeded Defense
Counsel for the fallen crypto mogul claim rulings from U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan impeded their defense. 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...
‘Half the Picture’: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Claim Rulings Impeded Defense
Counsel for the fallen crypto mogul claim rulings from U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan impeded their defense. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...
From Prep Basketball Star to Dechert Global Managing Partner, Vince Cohen Never Forgot His D.C. Roots
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Dechert global managing partner Vince Cohen discusses his D.C. roots, his time in the U.S. Attorney's Office and his decision to make Dechert his home, all while paying homage to the city that raised him. Hi there.The email...
From Prep Basketball Star to Dechert Global Managing Partner, Vince Cohen Never Forgot His D.C. Roots
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Dechert global managing partner Vince Cohen discusses his D.C. roots, his time in the U.S. Attorney's Office and his decision to make Dechert his home, all while paying homage to the city that raised him. Premium...
Competition, Consumers, Workers Drive FTC’s Aggressive Antitrust Approach, Khan Says
"This change in this reorientation has happened against a backdrop of a very organic sense that something was not working, that we were not adequately preserving competition across these markets," Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said. Hi there.The email...
Competition, Consumers, Workers Drive FTC’s Aggressive Antitrust Approach, Khan Says
"This change in this reorientation has happened against a backdrop of a very organic sense that something was not working, that we were not adequately preserving competition across these markets," Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said. Federal Trade...
COOs on the Move as Big Firms See Flurry of Business Pro Hires
The consequence of a professional "wall" is usually turnover, noted an industry observer, about the fast pace of c-suite moves. 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...
COOs on the Move as Big Firms See Flurry of Business Pro Hires
The consequence of a professional "wall" is usually turnover, noted an industry observer, about the fast pace of c-suite moves. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
What OpenAI’s New High-Level Reasoning Model Means for Legal Tech
While the new model—OpenAI o1—could expand the number of legal use cases generative AI can tackle, certain barriers may make it less ubiquitous in legal tech. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
What OpenAI’s New High-Level Reasoning Model Means for Legal Tech
While the new model—OpenAI o1—could expand the number of legal use cases generative AI can tackle, certain barriers may make it less ubiquitous in legal tech. Another season, another OpenAI model. On Sept. 12, the artificial intelligence developer announced a...
Ninth Circuit: No Immunity For Officer Who Shot Peaceful Protester In The Groin
From the thugs-gonna-thug dept The post Ninth Circuit: No Immunity For Officer Who Shot Peaceful Protester In The Groin appeared first on Above the Law.From the thugs-gonna-thug dept The post Ninth Circuit: No Immunity For Officer Who Shot Peaceful Protester In The...
Top Biglaw Firm Closing 3 Offices, Laying Off Attorneys And Staff
HoLove is shrinking. The post Top Biglaw Firm Closing 3 Offices, Laying Off Attorneys And Staff appeared first on Above the Law.HoLove is shrinking. The post Top Biglaw Firm Closing 3 Offices, Laying Off Attorneys And Staff appeared first on Above the Law.
The 15 Most Expensive Law Schools (2023-2024)
Choose your law school wisely -- it may cost you A LOT. The post The 15 Most Expensive Law Schools (2023-2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Choose your law school wisely -- it may cost you A LOT. The post The 15 Most Expensive Law Schools (2023-2024) appeared first...
Conquering Conferences: Less Awkward-School-Dance, More Savvy Networking
Finding success in a world where everyone's trying to be the cool kid. The post Conquering Conferences: Less Awkward-School-Dance, More Savvy Networking appeared first on Above the Law.Finding success in a world where everyone's trying to be the cool kid. The post...
Winning Business With Legal Tech: Pitching Tips For Law Firms
What’s the best way for law firms to showcase how their use of legal tech benefits clients in pitches and proposals? The post Winning Business With Legal Tech: Pitching Tips For Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.What’s the best way for law firms to showcase...
Felonious Former President Has A Mixed Day In Three Courts
When you're a star ... The post Felonious Former President Has A Mixed Day In Three Courts appeared first on Above the Law.When you're a star ... The post Felonious Former President Has A Mixed Day In Three Courts appeared first on Above the Law.
The Power Of Self-Advocacy
Takeaways from an ILTACON session, 'Women Who Lead: Advocating for Your Career at Any Stage.' The post The Power Of Self-Advocacy appeared first on Above the Law.Takeaways from an ILTACON session, 'Women Who Lead: Advocating for Your Career at Any Stage.' The post...
Australia’s Anti-Misinformation Laws Target Twitter
Common sense regulation isn't a hard ask. The post Australia’s Anti-Misinformation Laws Target Twitter appeared first on Above the Law.Common sense regulation isn't a hard ask. The post Australia’s Anti-Misinformation Laws Target Twitter appeared first on Above the...
One Of America’s Most Consequential Lawyers Officially Endorses Kamala Harris For President
Alberto Gonzales refers to Trump as 'perhaps the most serious threat to the rule of law in a generation.' The post One Of America’s Most Consequential Lawyers Officially Endorses Kamala Harris For President appeared first on Above the Law.Alberto Gonzales refers to...
Alina Habba Gets Her Own Hush Money Agreement
Oh, Alina! The post Alina Habba Gets Her Own Hush Money Agreement appeared first on Above the Law.Oh, Alina! The post Alina Habba Gets Her Own Hush Money Agreement appeared first on Above the Law.
Ex-Kirkland Associate Advances Suit Against Firm, as Gender Bias Claims Multiply in Big Law
"We continue to see women not being given opportunities, not being paid properly, and pregnancy accommodations not being provided for at respected and large law firms," one employment lawyer said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
Ex-Kirkland Associate Advances Suit Against Firm, as Gender Bias Claims Multiply in Big Law
"We continue to see women not being given opportunities, not being paid properly, and pregnancy accommodations not being provided for at respected and large law firms," one employment lawyer said. Most of the claims brought by former Kirkland & Ellis...
2024 US Presidential Election: What the Legal Industry Needs to Know
Take a look at the ongoing coverage from across the Law.com Newsroom on the potential impact of November's election. 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...
2024 US Presidential Election: What the Legal Industry Needs to Know
Take a look at the ongoing coverage from across the Law.com Newsroom on the potential impact of November's election. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success. Hi there.The email you...
Today on Legaltech Week: Guests Ed Walters and Robin Chesterman from vLex Discuss the New Vincent AI; Plus, the Week’s Top News
Live today on the weekly Legaltech Week journalists’ roundtable, we’ll get a briefing on the major upgrade to Vincent AI, the vLex AI assistant, from Robin Chesterman, global head of product, and Ed Walters, chief strategy officer, following yesterday’s announcement...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘People Skills Are Key. None of Us Succeed Alone,’ Says Elaine Blais of Goodwin Procter
"People skills are key. So much of our business success depends on relationships—relationships with clients, with our partners, with associates and our Global Operations team. None of us succeed alone." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...