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NetDocuments Judge Analytics App: Mining For Gold
NetDocuments recently announced the Judge Analytics App, an addition to 18 other apps in its ndMax Studio. The new App is designed to extract information in a firm’s files about particular judges. I have often said particularly in Biglaw firms, there’s a lot of gold...
Lawyers Should Never Go Down Without A Fight
Lawyers often need to represent clients that do not have too many defenses for the crimes charged or the civil wrongs alleged. However, our adversarial system of justice requires that people get solid representation since justice is easier to attain when the best...
Leveraging CLEs For Networking And Client Development
Getty ImagesEd note: Latest in a series. Read the prior installment here. As we continue our journey into the strategic value of presenting a CLE, we’ve already discussed how CLEs can elevate your professional reputation by establishing you as a thought leader in your...
Embracing Transparency, FDA Will Make All Future Drug Rejection Letters Public
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This Is How Non-Equity Partners Make The Most Of Their Client Relationships
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to SurePoint’s recent Partner Satisfaction Survey, what percentage of Biglaw non-equity partners say their client relationships are at least somewhat portable? Hint: No wonder the lateral...
Businesses Challenging Tariffs Back Trump’s Request for Speedy Supreme Court Hearing
"Because of the importance of the issues and the harms that Respondents are experiencing every day the unlawful tariffs are in place, Respondents acquiesce in the government's petition for certiorari and its motion for expedited consideration," the companies stated in...
Anthropic Agrees to Pay Record $1.5 Billion to Settle Author Class Action
In a statement, Mary Rasenberger, CEO of The Authors Guild, called the deal “a vital step in acknowledging that AI companies cannot simply steal authors' creative work to build their AI just because they need books." In a statement, Mary Rasenberger, CEO of The...
Litigation Trends to Watch: Cases Center on Second Job Bans, Salesforce Cyberattack and Amazon Refund Fraud
Employment litigation heats up in Washington. Employment litigation heats up in Washington.
‘In the Dark’: Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders Can Leave District, Appellate Judges Frustrated
“I look back to the order in this case and say, what, if any, guidance can we find in it?" said Judge William Kayatta of the First Circuit. "There's none that's expressed except the bottom line. So I think, well, what possible reasons could there be for the court's...
Google Hit With 3 Billion EU Antitrust Fine, Says It Will Appeal
Google has already paid over 8 billion ($9.37 billion) in fines in the European Union—and has now received both the largest and the second-largest EU antitrust fine to date. Google has already paid over 8 billion ($9.37 billion) in fines in the European...
Legal Leadership 2.0: The Skills Lawyers Need for the Next Decade
This complimentary webcast will provide legal professionals with the practical insights needed to adapt and succeed in this era of change. This complimentary webcast will provide legal professionals with the practical insights needed to adapt and succeed in this...
Latham & Watkins Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Wind Farm Stop-Work Order
"If unabated, the Stop Work Order will inflict devastating and irreparable harm on Revolution Wind," counsel for Revolution Wind LLC wrote in a complaint challenging the legality of a Trump administration stop-work order impairing the development of a wind farm...
Law Firm Disrupted: Amid Big Law Race for AI Investment, Fears and Growing Pains Persist
It appears some firms may be getting ahead of themselves, with training and basic technology upgrades sometimes falling by the wayside. It appears some firms may be getting ahead of themselves, with training and basic technology upgrades sometimes falling by the...
‘Screams 90s Retro’: Lisa Frank Goes After Target for Similar Halloween Costume
As spooky season quickly approaches, Halloween costumes are just another sector driving copyright litigation. As spooky season quickly approaches, Halloween costumes are just another sector driving copyright litigation.
Hinckley Allen’s Jim Tuxbury on Winning the Largest SOX Settlement Ever and How It Took a Decade to Cut Through the Red Tape
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Patrick Smith speaks with Hinckley Allen litigator Jim Tuxbury about his groundbreaking SOX whistleblower case and the long ride to get a resolution. In this week's Legal Speak episode, Patrick Smith speaks with Hinckley Allen...
How I Made Partner: ‘Network, Network, Network,’ Says Fleming Ware of Vedder Price
"I would advise my younger self to network, network, network, both with internal attorneys and outside potential clients. I cannot underscore how important this is in one's career." "I would advise my younger self to network, network, network, both with internal...
AI Disruption Left Judge in Google Antitrust Case Wary of Lowering Boom
"These are very dynamic, rapidly changing markets, and judges would basically be out of their element if they tried to redesign them," said Herbert Hovenkamp, a University of Pennsylvania law professor. "These are very dynamic, rapidly changing markets, and...
SEC Wiped Gensler’s Phone, Loses Trove of Texts Due to ‘Avoidable’ Errors
“This wasn't some oops' moment, Paul Grewal, chief legal officer of Coinbase, alleged on social media. He called the deletion a “destruction of evidence relevant to pending litigation. “This wasn't some oops' moment, Paul Grewal, chief legal officer of Coinbase,...
It’s Your Career: Assume Responsibility For It
No one is coming to save you. No one other than you is responsible for your career. Not your supervisor. Not the managing partner. Not your firm. What you make of yourself is entirely in your hands. The decisions you make. The effort you put forth. The money you...
8am And Kaleidoscope Revealed Along With Some New Stuff: The Witt Keynote
Like many of you, I sort of wondered about the new name for AffiniPay’s set of companies, 8am, as I discussed in a previous post. Are they offering a new coffee? Some sort of clock? I appeared on a Michael Eisenberg’s Tech Savvy Lawyer podcast earlier this week and...
Harvard Just Defrosted Trump’s Multibillion-Dollar Funding Freeze
The ongoing lesson with these Trump institutional strong-arms seems to be that if you can survive the initial pressure, you’ll get everything you were pushing for. So much for “Art of the Deal”! The Trump administration has pulled no punches in their fight with...
Guy Who Helped Orchestrate Some of Biglaw’s Pro Bono Payola Deals Offers Tone Deaf Defense Of Them
For lawyers, the Trump II era has been defined by the existential crisis facing the profession. Donald Trump has gone to war with the rule of law and Biglaw through a series of unconstitutional Executive Orders (or the mere threat of them) designed to break major law...
Solving The Formula To Become A Rainmaker
My wife and I have become increasingly skeptical about television. I’m guessing you have too. We’re all on the same endless search for something, anything, worth watching. It’s not just that so much of what’s out there is junk. It’s also that, once we figure out a...
Law School Applications Soar Once Again Thanks To Donald Trump
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I’m hearing much more from people who want to protect the environment. They want to protect civil liberties. They want to protect immigrants’ rights. Students who want to fight back are saying, ‘Law school is...
Federal Judiciary Says ‘F.U.’ To Public Defender In A Win For … Justice?
The federal judiciary cannot “self-police” workplace conduct. In no other workplace are employees entrusted with sole authority to judge their colleagues’ alleged misconduct. But judicial reforms require congressional action and oversight. In its absence, the courts...
Non-Equity Partnership Isn’t A Fast Track To The Equity Tier
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to SurePoint’s recent Partner Satisfaction Survey, what percentage of Biglaw non-equity partners stay in that role for 4+ years? Hint: Compare that with the 83% of income partners at midsize...
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Milbank Has Been Matched! — See Also
Law Firm Matches Milbank And Raises Salaries: Bet you wish you worked here! Court Cracks Down On Military Police Takeover: Gotta love the rule of law! Harvard Just Landed A Yuge Legal Victory: Billions in federal funding! Lobbyist Defends Firms Capitulating To Trump:...
Trump Administration Plans to Appeal ‘Broad and Powerful Relief’ Granted to Harvard in Federal Lawsuit
"To any fair-minded observer, it is clear that Harvard University failed to protect their students from harassment and allowed discrimination to plague their campus for years," White House spokesperson Liz Huston said in a statement. "Harvard does not have a...
Is the Rise of AI a Real Threat to Associate Jobs?
One in five pre-law students fear artificial intelligence could replace their jobs in the future. Is that fear unfounded? One in five pre-law students fear artificial intelligence could replace their jobs in the future. Is that fear unfounded?
‘No Further Action’: NY Attorney Grievance Committee Repeatedly Declined to Investigate Emil Bove
The Attorney Grievance Committee for the Appellate Division, First Department has told multiple complainants that concerns about Bove's conduct are being transferred to the DOJ. The Attorney Grievance Committee for the Appellate Division, First Department has...
Former AbbVie Sales Rep’s Fraud Claims Tossed in Whistleblower Suit, 7th Circuit Rules
“Because Lewis only complained of regulatory, rather than fraudulent, violations in his internal communications with AbbVie, the company had no reason to think Lewis's concerns revolved around the False Claims Act. More simply, AbbVie could not have retaliated against...
Announcing The National Law Journal Awards 2025 Finalists and Honorees
The National Law Journal and Law.com announce the shorlist this year's legal awards. The National Law Journal and Law.com announce the shorlist this year's legal awards.
Why Most Marketing Companies Fail Law Firms — And How to Get the Results You Need
Sasha Berson | Law firm marketing is an arms race. If your agency isn't equipped to win it for you, prepare to hand clients to your competitors. So, what's a law firm owner to do? Let's break it down. The post Why Most Marketing Companies Fail Law Firms — And How to...
Amid AI Ramp-Up, Midlevels Still Want Better Laptops—And to Keep Their Jobs
Junior lawyers also report being increasingly concerned about being replaced by AI. Junior lawyers also report being increasingly concerned about being replaced by AI.
The 2025 Midlevel Associates Survey: The Rankings
There was a significant amount of year-over-year rankings movement, outside of the top three spots, our data shows. There was a significant amount of year-over-year rankings movement, outside of the top three spots, our data shows.
Hack of Pa. AG Office Raises Concerns, But Attorneys Say The Work Continues
In a press release issued Friday, the Attorney General's Office confirmed publicly that "an outsider" had interrupted the office's computer network by “encrypting files in an effort to force the Office to make a payment to restore operations. In a press release...
‘Stakes … Could Not Be Higher’: Trump Asks Supreme Court to Quickly Hear Appeal of Tariff Ruling
U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer is urging the justices to expedite an appeal of a bombshell lower court decision finding the president's sweeping tariff policy illegal. U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer is urging the justices to expedite an appeal of a...
How the Deal Got Done: Skadden and BSTR Holdings
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom recently advised BSTR Holdings Inc. in the launch of a new bitcoin standard treasury company through its merger with Cantor Equity Partners I Inc., a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor...
Scandals Erased, Editors Paid: How Big Law Firms Try to Control Their Wikipedia Pages
A deep analysis by Law.com shows how some law firms pay editors, flout the rules, whether consciously or not, and remove controversies to curate their image on one of the world's most popular websites. A deep analysis by Law.com shows how some law firms pay...
‘Very Persuasive’: US Judge’s Google Search Remedies Decision Tailored to DC Circuit Precedent, Litigators Say
"There is little room for a strong appellate argument," McCarter & English antitrust litigator Robin Crauthers said of U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta's decision requiring Google to implement behavioral changes for alleged anticompetitive conduct in the U.S....
The Cities Where Law Firm Associates Can Get The Biggest Bang For Their Buck
Thanks to Biglaw’s bountiful compensation, the legal profession has long been known for its flashy salaries, but even with their generous paychecks, some associates are living much larger than others — and it’s all because of where they live. The National Jurist...
Law Firm Leases Are Going Up, Up, Up Thanks To ‘Very Office-Centric’ Attendance Mandates
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It is impossible to know if this pace will continue in the second half of the year, but if it does, then 2025 will be the fourth year in a row that U.S. law firm leasing sets an annual record. — an excerpt from...
Milbank Makes Money Moves! — See Also
They’ve Announced Bonuses!: Where the hell is everyone else’s announcements? Former Partner Pleads No Contest To Domestic Abuse Charges: Adam P. Beckerink will be sentenced on October 20th. Cardi B Wins In Court: Let that be a lesson to anyone else that sees her as a...
Seattle Federal Judge Grants CoStar’s Motion to Dismiss in Algorithmic Pricing Case
A Seattle federal judge last week granted CoStar Group's motion to dismiss a long-running suit that accused the real estate research firm of fixing hotel room prices through information-sharing, clinching the latest win for defendants in a wave of similar "algorithmic...
Judge Rules in Harvard’s Favor to Unfreeze Funding
All freezes and terminations of funding to Harvard made pursuant to the Freeze Orders and Termination Letters on or after April 14, 2025 are vacated and set aside, according to court records. All freezes and terminations of funding to Harvard made pursuant to...
The 5 Levers Legal Leaders Can’t Afford To Ignore
Getty ImagesLeading a corporate legal team today is equal parts challenge and opportunity. Budgets are tighter, regulations are multiplying, and business partners expect answers at the speed of Slack. At the same time, the toolbox has never been richer: advanced...
America’s Assault On Real History Comes For The Staff Of The Charles Lindbergh House And Museum
Two years ago, I was tired. I was burned out. I was disillusioned with the civil litigation system. Those of you who are longtime readers might recall that I also no longer had much use for a large paycheck. So I sent out a bevy of applications for low-paying...
The Death Knell Of The Voting Rights Act
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! This Term, the Supreme Court appears poised to overturn what’s left of the Voting Rights Act in a dispute over which state’s congressional districts? Hint: SCOTUS heard arguments in the case last Term,...
Two Rights Make a Fight: Newsmax Files Antitrust Suit Against Fox
The news network is alleging that Fox is employing monopoly tactics that stifle competition, silence rivals, and inflate consumer costs. And one expert not involved in the litigation observed, "The timing of this lawsuit favors Newsmax in the Court of public...
Amy Coney Barrett’s Fetish For Phony Reluctance
Amy Coney Barrett has written a book. She’s the latest in a long line of Supreme Court justices supplementing their public service salary with millions of dollars — reportedly a $2 million advance worth, to be precise — despite her meager record as a milquetoast...
At Its Inaugural Kaleidoscope Conference, 8am’s CPO Announces AI Tools, Platform Integration and More
Two weeks after the company formerly known as AffiniPay unveiled its rebranding as 8am, it convened its inaugural Kaleidoscope customer conference in Austin today, where its chief product officer, Leslie Witt, took to the stage to deliver a keynote address in which...
Spirit Airlines GC Has a Million Reasons to Stay Aboard Through Another Bankruptcy
Thomas Canfield was one of four Spirit executives who received a retention award Friday, the same day the company landed in bankruptcy court for the second time in 10 months. Thomas Canfield was one of four Spirit executives who received a retention award...
4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements In August
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Former Biglaw Partner Pleads No Contest To Domestic Abuse Charges Against Dead Wife
Former Duane Morris partner Adam P. Beckerink pleaded no contest to charges he abused his late wife, Caitlin Tracey, and interfered with a call she made to 911. Additionally, Beckerink entered a guilty plea to a contempt of court charge for violating a no contact...
Travis Kelce’s And Taylor Swift’s Wedding Could Result In A Higher Tax Bill Due To The Marriage Penalty
Last week, everyone (except perhaps the residents of North Sentinel Island) learned that Travis Kelce had taken a knee to propose to Taylor Swift. When Swift announced their engagement, fans celebrated — it felt like the classic fairy-tale moment when the high school...
Cardi B Beats $24M Assault Lawsuit
Grammy Award-winning artist Cardi B has a new trophy-worthy achievement under her belt — she beat the case! Some background for starters: Cardi B was sued by a former security guard for $24M who alleged Cardi scratched her face with her fingernail and spat on her....
And That’s Why We Lost The Election!
Ed. note: Please welcome Vivia Chen back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, “The Ex-Careerist,” here. WHEN I GET TOGETHER FOR DRINKS with my depressed liberal friends, we play a little game. It goes like this: If someone unwittingly displays an...
Milbank Moves On Summer Bonuses While Biglaw Firms Stall On Matching
Today is September 3. Labor Day has come and gone. It’s been nearly a full month since Milbank announced that it would be handing out special bonuses to associates ($6,000 to $25,000, based on class year). Other midsize and boutique firms have already stepped in to...
Law School Taken Over By Cockroaches, In Case Student Debt Wasn’t Scary Enough
If a law school had to descend into a Kafkaesque experience, you’d expect The Trial or Before the Law, not Metamorphosis. In the grand tradition of American legal education, where asbestos and lead paint commingle with pizza parties and regret, the University of...
DOJ Has Egg On Its Face
The Department of Justice is having a rough time getting those trumped up charges (pun intended) from the fed’s takeover of D.C. to stick. Plus, a lawyer is getting slammed for trying to use opposing counsel’s premature baby as leverage. And infamous law professor Amy...
Red Panda Systems chooses Universal Migrator to accelerate document migrations into Clio
Red Panda Systems, a provider of IT and cybersecurity services for law firms, has selected Universal Migrator to accelerate document migrations into the popular LPMS Clio. The collaboration is based on Universal Migrator’s continued role as a trusted solution for...
Democrats Criticize 3rd Circuit Pick’s Lack of Ties to Her State’s Legal Community
“I would look forward, if this body were to confirm me, in joining the legal community specifically in Delaware," Jennifer Mascott said. "I would plan to have chambers in Wilmington, but right now, my practice has been as an academic and here in Washington, D.C., as a...
‘None Are Viable’: Trump Media Secures Dismissal of All Counts in Stock Lockup Case
Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will granted dismissal of the case filed by United Atlantic Ventures, partially deferring the dispute to the jurisdiction of a Florida court. Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will granted dismissal of the case filed by United Atlantic Ventures,...
Amid Record-Breaking Rate Increases, Are Midsize Firms Leaving Money on the Table?
The spread between rates at midsize and large law firms is only growing. Leaders at the former described a delicate balance between growth and the “tipping point at which clients no longer see the value proposition of a smaller firm. The spread between rates at...
Ex-GC of $75B Company Calls Her Firing Retaliation for Reporting Sexual Assaults, Raising Antitrust Concerns
In a lawsuit, Jessica Warren alleges TransDigm "engaged in a relentless pattern of retaliation in response to her “whistleblowing activity. In a lawsuit, Jessica Warren alleges TransDigm "engaged in a relentless pattern of retaliation in response to her...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Ellen Bardash: ChatGPT Hit with Liability Suit for Teen Death, DOJ to Argue Information Exchange Issue in Sugar Antitrust Case
How I Made Partner: ‘Be Responsive, Hardworking and Willing to Advance Client Issues,’ Says Austin Harrison of Squire Patton Boggs
"A door will open that's entirely unexpected but often serves as the foundation for an enjoyable, lasting legal career. I would encourage the younger Austin to be responsive, hardworking, and willing to advance client issues across the firm." "A door will open...
When It’s Time to Go: Exiting Your Law Firm With Integrity
Walking away from a law practice can be emotional, but your exit should be handled professionally and strategically. Your goal is to best serve your clients’ interests, maintain your reputation and continue to move forward in your career. The post When It’s Time to...
Importers’ ‘Muddled’ Victory Invalidating Most Trump Tariffs Tees Up High Court Fight
The Federal Circuit handed importers a restrained victory in their challenge to the Trump administration's tariffs on virtually all global imports, leaving it up to the U.S. Supreme Court to decide the breadth of presidential power. The Federal Circuit handed...
Stolen Trade Secrets Could Give Rival a Competitive Edge in Responding to Tariffs, Samsung Alleges in Non-Compete Suit
According to the tech giant's complaint, the trade secrets its former employee stole include the company's sales roadmap, which, it argues, would provide a rival company “with a competitive edge with respect to the laundry business and responding to the national...
‘A Poor Fit’: US Judge Rejects DOJ’s Google Chrome Divestiture Remedy
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta of the District of Columbia rejected the U.S. Department of Justice's proposed divestiture remedies in Google's search engine monopoly case, ruling the government overreached in seeking a forced sale of Google's Chrome web browser and...
The Pro Mid-Market 50: Ranking The Top Law Firms Just Outside The Am Law 200 (2025)
We know how Biglaw fared in 2024, but what about the law firms that fall just outside of the Am Law 200? How did they do? Law.com recently released its third annual Pro Mid-Market 50 law firm rankings, a list of the midsize yet still elite law firms that represent the...
Amy Coney Barrett Forced To Discuss Destroying Constitutional Precedent During Family Trip
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Dobbs did not top the list of things I wanted to talk about on vacation. — Justice Amy Coney Barrett, discussing the aftermath of the controversial Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision in her...
Shining The Spotlight On Jurist’s Pre-Supreme Court Work
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! An upcoming movie premiering at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 7 features the work of which American prosecutor before he was elevated to the Supreme Court? Hint: Oscar-nominated actor Michael...
1878 Is The New 2025 — See Also
The Trump Administration Is 140 Years Too Late: Can’t use the U.S. Military to execute domestic law, buddy. The Law School Price Bubble Is Deflating: Would much rather the damn thing burst. Publicly Wrong? Yes. Defamation?: Not so much. Dershowitz had to learn the...
Don’t Ask for Feedback If You’re Not Going to Act On It
Partners ask for input—on communication, delegation, workload—but then say little or nothing in response. When upward feedback isn't followed by engagement or visible change, associates learn not to bother. Partners ask for input—on communication, delegation,...
Rudy Giuliani Released From Hospital After Car Crash
Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York and priest doxxer, was rear-ended this Saturday on a highway. Last night, Rudy Giuliani was injured in a car accident on the highway after helping a domestic violence victim in New Hampshire. “Mayor Giuliani's vehicle was struck...
AI Exclusions Are Creeping Into Insurance — But Cyber Policies Aren’t The Issue (Yet)
Ed. note: This is the latest in the article series, Cybersecurity: Tips From the Trenches, by our friends at Sensei Enterprises, a boutique provider of IT, cybersecurity, and digital forensics services. Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere — in legal research...
From Burnout To Career Joy: How A 5-Minute Daily Practice Can Help You Recover From Career Burnout
An interview with Samorn Selim, author of “Career Unicorns 90-Day 5-Minute Gratitude Journal: An Easy & Proven Way To Cultivate Mindfulness, Beat Burnout & Find Career Joy.” Burnout is at an all-time high, especially in the legal profession. Deloitte reports...
Tradition Notwithstanding (for Out-of-the-Box Trademarks)
From signature product features to distinctly recognizable colors, brands today are embracing (and protecting!) non-traditional trademarks to stand apart from the competition and to stay relevant in a rapidly changing business landscape. A “traditional” trademark may...
Latham Adds Transactions Partner From Fried Frank, as Top Firms Focus on ‘Plug-and-Play’ Talent
Latham said the lateral partner was “among a select group of top-tier lawyers in the asset management M&A and GP stakes arena. Latham said the lateral partner was “among a select group of top-tier lawyers in the asset management M&A and GP stakes...
With NLRB Paralyzed, States See Chance to Shape Labor Landscape
"Multiple states are considering laws to transfer authority from the NLRB to their own local agencies. And in the process, they may de-federalize American labor relations." according to Littler Mendelson's 2025 Labor Day Report. "Multiple states are considering...
Posse Comitatus This, B*tch
Today, Judge Charles Breyer issued an injunction barring Donald Trump from his takeover of Los Angles, holding the deployment of troops violated the Posse Comitatus Act. And the senior judge from the Northern District of California pulled exactly zero punches calling...
Biglaw Firm’s Anti-Union Words For ‘Risk Tolerant’ Employers Raises Eye Brows
Biglaw firm Littler Mendelson has a reputation for being among the top Labor & Employment practices. Indeed, they’ve repeatedly taken top honors in the Vault ranking in the category. And that tradition of representing employers was on display during a recent...
California Federal Judge Rules Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles Violates Constitution
"With today's decision, Trump is barred from using the National Guard and Marines in California for law enforcement purposes," said California Attorney General Rob Bonta in a press conference Tuesday morning. "With today's decision, Trump is barred from using...
Fired Covington Associate Arrested in DC
Paul Bryant, a fired Covington associate, was arrested after a confrontation with National Guardsmen patrolling the city. Paul Bryant, a fired Covington associate, was arrested after a confrontation with National Guardsmen patrolling the city.
Google Opposes DOJ Expert Divestiture Witness for Ad Tech Remedies Trial
Google moved to exclude expert testimony as inadmissible, arguing the U.S. Department of Justice's key witness "lacks the relevant experience to provide such opinions" on the feasibility of a forced divestiture in Google's ad tech remedies trial in the U.S. District...
DC Circuit Says EPA Grant Terminations Lawsuit Was Brought in Wrong Court
In a 2-1 decision, the appeals court said the grantees' claims are essentially contractual and should have been brought in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims under the Tucker Act. The law enables the Court of Federal Claims to authorize money damages in federal...
Texas Business Courts’ First Year Marked by Judges’ Focus, Speed, Lawyers Say
In total, the 10 business court judges saw 185 cases filed in their first year, with the Houston division recording the most filings, and they've issued 42 opinions, many of which addressed jurisdictional questions. In total, the 10 business court judges saw 185...
How Law Schools Are Preparing Students to Use GenAI
“Any student not intensively using AI, where permitted, is putting themselves at a significant disadvantage." “Any student not intensively using AI, where permitted, is putting themselves at a significant disadvantage."
How Law Schools Are Preparing Students to Use Gen AI
“Any student not intensively using AI, where permitted, is putting themselves at a significant disadvantage." “Any student not intensively using AI, where permitted, is putting themselves at a significant disadvantage."
Law School Tuition Bubble Eases Because No One Wants To Go A Half Million In Debt For A LinkedIn Badge
A decade ago, it seemed like law school tuition would follow Bitcoin straight to the moon. We all warned that the relentless cycle of increases would eventually divert talented prospective lawyers who realize that they have career options that don’t involve...
New Jersey Judge Grants Rare TRO in $430K Crypto Theft Case
“We've provided a road map for individuals who have had this happen to them, said John Papianou, a partner at Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads. “We've provided a road map for individuals who have had this happen to them, said John Papianou, a partner at...
Research Firm Claims Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Others Improperly Modified its Diagnostic Tests
“These tests need to benefit the patients, not Harvard, Dana-Farber, Karolinska Institute and Mayo Clinic, they should benefit the patient, MMAS Research Solutions Architect Steve Trubow said. “These tests need to benefit the patients, not Harvard, Dana-Farber,...
Dershowitz Learns That Being Wrong On Television Isn’t The Same As Being Defamed
As last week careened into Labor Day weekend, Alan Dershowitz received some bad news from the Eleventh Circuit, who affirmed the lower court’s ruling and kicked Dershowitz’s defamation claim against CNN to the curb. This is the saddest Dershowiz has been since the...
Kaleidoscope 2025: Short Sessions, Expert Panelists, And Lots To Talk About
As one of my partners used to say, if I had more time, I’d have written a shorter letter. That philosophy certainly seems on display as the first 8am Kaleidoscope conference kicks off this week in Austin, Texas. If the past is any indication, short educational...
‘Run on the Courthouse’: 5th Circuit Ruling May Lead to More Filings to Pause NLRB Proceedings
The immediate impact: Employers in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi facing unfair labor practice charges can clinch preliminary injunctions pausing NLRB proceedings by citing the new Fifth Circuit precedent, said Cary Burke, a labor and employment attorney at Lee...
The Ethical & Practical Use of AI in Patent Prosecution
This webcast offers a concise, high-level guide to ethical AI use in patent practice, drawing directly from the USPTO's Guidance on Use of Artificial Intelligence-Based Tools in Practice This webcast offers a concise, high-level guide to ethical AI use in patent...
Getting Ahead of the Debanking Curve
On Aug. 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order targeting “debanking. The order defines debanking as “an act by a bank, savings association, credit union, or other financial services provider to directly or indirectly adversely restrict access to, or...





















































































