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The Best Summer Associate Program

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the latest Vault ranking, which Biglaw firm took the top spot for best Summer Associate program? Hint: The LA-based firm with 18 offices in eight different countries also took the top...

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Where The Hell Are Bonuses? — See Also

Where The Hell Are Bonuses? — See Also

“Special” Bonuses Lose Their Spark The Longer You Wait: Where is the money?! Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Salary Increase: A very timely article. Now Trump Cares About Protecting Classified Documents: It only matters when it makes him look bad. Justice Jackson Has...

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Mediation Special Issue COMING SOON

Coming December 2025 The Mediation Special Issue Attorney at Law Magazine has opened submissions for its all-digital 2025 Mediation Issue, highlighting ADR professionals across the nation. Want to Participate? Complete the form below or contact us at...

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ABA Pauses Vote on Experiential Learning Proposal

ABA Pauses Vote on Experiential Learning Proposal

The organization received overwhelming opposition to its recent proposal to raise the experiential learning requirement.       The organization received overwhelming opposition to its recent proposal to raise the experiential learning requirement.       

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ABA Pauses Vote on Experiential Learning Proposal

ABA Pauses Vote on Experiential Learning Proposal

The organization received overwhelming opposition to its recent proposal to raise the experiential learning requirement.       The organization received overwhelming opposition to its recent proposal to raise the experiential learning requirement.       

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5 Ways to Really Take a Break from the Office

Breaks are not indulgent — they’re necessary to sustain focus, energy and good health. Jamie Spannhake has are five low-key ways to take a break from the office and recharge. The post 5 Ways to Really Take a Break from the Office appeared first on Articles, Tips and...

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Judge Says Alina Habba Holds U.S. Attorney Post Illegally

Judge Says Alina Habba Holds U.S. Attorney Post Illegally

Brann said Habba's interim appointment ended July 1, which is 120 days after Attorney General Pam Bondi invoked her power under section 546(a) by appointing John Giordano Interim United States Attorney on March 3.       Brann said Habba's interim appointment ended...

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The Top White Collar Practice In Biglaw

The Top White Collar Practice In Biglaw

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the latest Vault ranking, which Biglaw firm took the top spot for best White Collar Defense & Internal Investigations practice? Hint: The D.C.-based firm moved up the ranking from the...

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Let The Liar Lie: Embracing The Obstinate Witness

Let The Liar Lie: Embracing The Obstinate Witness

The Obstinate Witness Every trial lawyer encounters them – the witness who refuses to agree with even the most obvious point. Show them a photo of their car, and they claim they cannot recognize it. Confront them with a prior statement, and they insist it is...

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Copyrights Battles and the Downfall of EU AI Act

Copyrights Battles and the Downfall of EU AI Act

While the EU AI Act certainly deserves compliments for both its pioneering nature and numerous thoughtful provisions aimed at the efficient and effective regulation of modern AI, it is not without its drawbacks.       While the EU AI Act certainly deserves compliments...

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Navigating DOJ’s New White-Collar Playbook

Navigating DOJ’s New White-Collar Playbook

Key Risks for Government Contractors, Tech Companies and Healthcare EntitiesThe DOJ recently unveiled a series of policy updates that shifted the white-collar enforcement landscape. These updates — an emphasis on the False Claims Act, a shift away from the Foreign...

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Morning Docket: 08.21.25

Morning Docket: 08.21.25

* This Eric Adams ally corruption story has everything: snacks, questionable lawyering, and a wad of cash. [The CITY] * A Trump U.S. Attorney in Virginia abruptly resigns. Hmmmm… wonder what’s going on there. [Bloomberg Law] * Ninth Circuit clears way for Trump to end...

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Ed Martin Isn’t Too Proud To Beg — See Also

Martin Is Begging Tish James To Resign: He also pleaded with her to not release the letter to the public. So much for that. Slain Judge Alledged To Be Part Of “Nasty and Sickening” Sex Ring: Forthcoming details may make sense of the in-chambers shooting. Eric André...

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Of Course A Lawyer Invented That!

Of Course A Lawyer Invented That!

New York Law School graduate Chester Carlson chose to focus on patent work after spending time working as a research engineer with Bell Labs. His experience in law school helped drive him to finish an invention he’d been toying with for years. The resulting process...

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The Sandwich Is Mightier Than The Sword

The Sandwich Is Mightier Than The Sword

The new D.C. folk hero who threw a sandwich at Trump’s surge publicity stunt turned out to be a DOJ attorney. He’s been fired because this administration will not stand for disrespecting law enforcement… unless they’re trying to kill Capitol police officers on January...

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Why Law Firms Are Moving Beyond The Billable Hour

Why Law Firms Are Moving Beyond The Billable Hour

There’s long been speculation that the billable hour’s demise is just around the corner.  But with generative AI and rapid technological advances gaining traction in the legal industry, is the billable hour *really* doomed this time?   In a recent webinar sponsored by...

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The Best Law Schools For Public Service (2025)

The Best Law Schools For Public Service (2025)

Let’s face it: tens of thousands of students enroll in law school every year, each with a dream in their hearts of saving the world. Maybe they want to seek out justice for children, animals, or the environment. Maybe they want to serve their communities and make them...

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Fifth Circuit Takes Sledgehammer To Labor Rights

Fifth Circuit Takes Sledgehammer To Labor Rights

So long labor rights, we hardly knew ye. Today the Fifth Circuit issued a decision neutering the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to prosecute unfair labor practice. In a decision authored by Judge Don Willett, the circuit court furthest to the right decided...

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AffiniPay Decides It’s *Time* For A Name Change

AffiniPay Decides It’s *Time* For A Name Change

Joining the hall of famous rebrands somewhere between Meta and the Artist Formerly Known as Prince, AffiniPay announced this morning — at 8am local time — that they officially changed their name to 8am. The logo even sort of has an Artist Formerly Known as Prince...

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RIP: Kaylee Walstad

RIP: Kaylee Walstad

If you’ve never worked in the field of e-discovery, then you might think of it as just another type of technology or just another area of law practice. But for those who work in the field, it is very much also a community. Sadly, that community has lost one of its...

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Morning Docket: 08.20.25

* Clients diversifying outside counsel options after Biglaw Surrendergate. [American Lawyer] * Ed Martin has taken the fact that even Senate Republicans thought he was too stupid to be a U.S. Attorney and turned it into a career harassing Trump’s political grudges...

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Dispatches From The AI Bubble: ILTACON 2025

Dispatches From The AI Bubble: ILTACON 2025

The International Legal Technology Association conference is, as always, the big one on the legal tech calendar. It’s the Davos of doc review, the Super Bowl of software integrations, and the Oscars of people who unironically use “lawyers” and “technology” in the same...

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