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Ailing Oslo EV Battery Maker Axes CLO, Seeks Replacement in Incentive-Rich US
Freyr Battery, hurt by weaker-than-expected demand for electric vehicles, hopes to find solace in the United States, which is doling out billions of dollars in tax credits to challenge China's supremacy in lithium-ion battery production. Hi there.The email you...
Soft Skills: How to Hack Your Greatest Superpowers
Bull Garlington | The most important soft skill of them all. The post Soft Skills: How to Hack Your Greatest Superpowers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Soft skills are perhaps your most important “intangible assets.” But before you...
‘Underwriting’ Laterals Stokes Tension Among Nonequity Partners
Although pay for equity partners is going up, "we are seeing some firms that are not raising compensation for nonequity partners or, in some cases, cutting comp," observed a recruiter. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Midlevel Biglaw Associates Want Market Compensation, And They Want It Now
It's time to show midlevels the money! The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Want Market Compensation, And They Want It Now appeared first on Above the Law.It's time to show midlevels the money! The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Want Market Compensation, And They Want...
The State Of Knowledge Management And Innovation In Legal, With Patrick DiDomenico And Joshua Fireman
On Oct. 17 and 18, 2024, two of the legal industry’s leading experts on knowledge management and innovation will present the second-annual KM&I for Legal Conference in New York City. The post The State Of Knowledge Management And Innovation In Legal, With Patrick...
How You Can Grow Out Of A Solo Law Practice
A noble spirit embiggens the smallest firm! Check out this Non-Eventcast for a guide to scaling up. The post How You Can Grow Out Of A Solo Law Practice appeared first on Above the Law.A noble spirit embiggens the smallest firm! Check out this Non-Eventcast for a...
Are Young Biglaw Associates Too Scared To Take Vacation Time?
Making lots of money isn't always a great thing. The post Are Young Biglaw Associates Too Scared To Take Vacation Time? appeared first on Above the Law.Making lots of money isn't always a great thing. The post Are Young Biglaw Associates Too Scared To Take Vacation...
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Bye-Bye, Beijing — See Also
Another Firm Closes An Eastern Office: Perkins Coie is moving its Asia-centered hub. Do You Know About The Boogeymen?: These are the firms you don't want to go up against. Another State Is Turning Away From NextGen: Nevada is cooking up a cool alternative. Why Does...
This New AI Copilot Is Your Guardian Angel During A Deposition
What if you could have an invisible guardian angel sitting on your shoulder during a deposition, whispering in your ear to point out questions you’ve asked awkwardly, inconsistencies in the witness’s testimony, and points needing follow-up or explication? In effect,...
LawNext: How One Legal Tech Startup Is Simplifying Data Collection from Mobile Devices
Matt Rasmussen had worked for some 20 years in litigation technology and support at major law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and litigation services providers, when he wondered why mobile collections had to be so time-consuming, inefficient and invasively overbroad. ...
The Law Firm Disrupted: Litigation Finance Goes Mainstream. That’s No Accident
Funders like Burford Capital need to partner with lawyers to realize returns on their capital. That puts a premium on efforts to demystify their work. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
Loyola University Chicago Facing Third Title IX Complaint for ‘Systemically Mishandling’ Sexual Misconduct Reports
"Loyola has shown deliberate indifference to known acts of sexual assault and harassment for at least the past decade," the complaint said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
Former Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Joins Local Boutique as Partner
After presiding over Florida's 11th Circuit for about three decades, former Judge Jennifer Bailey is joining Bass Law, where she will focus on alternative dispute resolution, private judging and commercial litigation. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription...
Pillsbury Hires US Appellate Practice Leader
Anne Voigts joins the firm after more than seven years with King & Spalding in Palo Alto. 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 FeedBlitz to send...
Morgan Lewis Singled Out in ‘Open Letter’ Over Intel Discrimination Suit
"Morgan Lewis stated that antisemitic activities would not be tolerated at its firm. Yet it is now defending antisemitic hatred at Intel and attempting to 'out' me," said a plaintiff's open letter posted Thursday. A John Doe plaintiff who claims he was fired...
Biotech CEO Sent $1M in Crypto to Wrong Wallet. Now He’s Suing the Issuer for Its Return
"This is an attempt to deviate from that precedent," said Daniel Maland, the immediate-past co-chair of the Florida Bar Business Law Section Blockchain and Digital Assets Committee. "They're trying to hold crypto exchanges accountable to a different...
Alisa Wilkes: No One Gets Railroaded on Her Watch
Alisa Wilkes: No One Gets Railroaded on Her Watch By Susan Cushing Despite the growing number of women entering the legal profession, certain areas remain heavily male-dominated. One such field is the railroad industry, where the balance of legal representation...
2024 Young Lawyers of Jacksonville
Home Special Issue 2024 Young Lawyers of Jacksonville By Attorney at Law Magazine September 12, 2024 Table of Contents Attorney at Law Magazine First Coast is proud to present its 2024 Young Lawyers of Jacksonville, featuring a collection of up-and-coming attorneys...
Corporate Money Blurs Line Between Experts, Advocates in the Antitrust Space, Kanter Says
"I fear that as the line blurs between expertise and advocacy, we risk losing expertise altogether," said Jonathan Kanter, the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust chief. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
James Cummings: Problem Solving Every Day
In June, James Cummings launched his own practice, Cummings Mediation PLLC, which has allowed him to lean in and focus almost exclusively on alternative dispute resolution. We sat down with Cummings to discuss his practice and his transition to mediation. AALM: What...
Dave Bano: A Second Chapter
Over the course of his insurance career, David “Dave” Bano rose to the rank of chief of claims at Nationwide. Upon his retirement, he transitioned into a consulting and expert witness role on the insurance industry. With his broad experience across the industry,...
Dave Bano: A Second Chapter
Over the course of his insurance career, David “Dave” Bano rose to the rank of chief of claims at Nationwide. Upon his retirement, he transitioned into a consulting and expert witness role on the insurance industry. With his broad experience across the industry,...
Ashlea Edwards: Takes the Helm of the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division
Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with Ashlea Edwards of Akerman LLP’s Jacksonville office to discuss her new role as the President of The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division. AALM: You have stated you’d like to “instill kindness, compassion, and service” among young...
Carl Berkowitz: Keeping Our World Moving Safely
Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with Carl Berkowitz of Forensic Engineering Institute. He has been a key figure in the field of transportation engineering and safety for over 60 years. He has contributed significantly to the planning, design, engineering, safety,...
Carl Berkowitz: Keeping Our World Moving Safely
Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with Carl Berkowitz of Forensic Engineering Institute. He has been a key figure in the field of transportation engineering and safety for over 60 years. He has contributed significantly to the planning, design, engineering, safety,...
JU Law Student Bar Association
Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with the leadership of the Jacksonville University College of Law Student Bar Association to discuss the organization and how its helping prepare the next generation of lawyers. AALM: Tell us about your goals for the inaugural year....
Tips for Complying with ABA and State Rules On Attorney Advertising
If legal marketing professionals are looking for the absolutely clear and consistent rules about attorney advertising that every firm can or should follow, know that the search is futile because the states not only modified the rules but called them by other names...
Pa. Hospital Agrees to $65M Class Action Settlement Over Data Breach
Unlike in most data breach cases, the plaintiffs were able to determine the specifics of the damage done to class members, Saltz Mongeluzzi partner Patrick Howard said. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
Morning Docket: 09.12.24
* Nevada rejects NCBE test to forge new attorney licensing regime front-loading requirements during law school so "law graduates could be cleared to practice within weeks of completing their studies." [Reuters] * Judge settles suit with law firm that threatened to...
Ace ‘Corporate-Core’ This Fall With A Tailored Vest
Waistcoats are trending thanks to the cubicle-chic fad. Here's where to get yours — no office job necessary. The post Ace ‘Corporate-Core’ This Fall With A Tailored Vest appeared first on Above the Law.Waistcoats are trending thanks to the cubicle-chic fad. Here's...
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Closes Its Second Office In China
U.S.-based firms are getting out of China. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Closes Its Second Office In China appeared first on Above the Law.U.S.-based firms are getting out of China. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Closes Its Second Office In China appeared first on Above...
Nevada Could Join Growing Number Of States With Alternatives To The Bar
California ditching the bar really set the ball rolling! The post Nevada Could Join Growing Number Of States With Alternatives To The Bar appeared first on Above the Law.California ditching the bar really set the ball rolling! The post Nevada Could Join Growing Number...
Breaking The Silence: Unusual Insights On Mental Health In Law From Mariette Clardy-Davis
This in-house attorney shares practical tips for fostering a healthier workplace and discusses the importance of mental health advocacy in the legal field. The post Breaking The Silence: Unusual Insights On Mental Health In Law From Mariette Clardy-Davis appeared...
The Biglaw Firms That Strike Fear In The Hearts Of Opposing Counsel (2025)
These firms are home to the most cutthroat litigators out there. The post The Biglaw Firms That Strike Fear In The Hearts Of Opposing Counsel (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.These firms are home to the most cutthroat litigators out there. The post The Biglaw...
Lawyers Manage To Turn Simplest Possible Request Into Absurd, Eye-Bleeding Powerpoint
Why must lawyers make everything complicated. The post Lawyers Manage To Turn Simplest Possible Request Into Absurd, Eye-Bleeding Powerpoint appeared first on Above the Law.Why must lawyers make everything complicated. The post Lawyers Manage To Turn Simplest Possible...
After Debate Shitshow, Trump’s Media Allies Self-Soothe With Fantasies Of Locking Up ABC
Facts don't care about your feelings. And neither does the FEC. The post After Debate Shitshow, Trump’s Media Allies Self-Soothe With Fantasies Of Locking Up ABC appeared first on Above the Law.Facts don't care about your feelings. And neither does the FEC. The post...
Folks Are Big Mad Over Biglaw Firm’s Recent Cuts
A&O Shearman is being slammed for 'distasteful' office closure. The post Folks Are Big Mad Over Biglaw Firm’s Recent Cuts appeared first on Above the Law.A&O Shearman is being slammed for 'distasteful' office closure. The post Folks Are Big Mad Over Biglaw...
The Techification of the Law Firm C-Suite
While many lawyers were busy focusing on how generative AI would impact the practice of law, its shockwaves were reaching all the way to the venerable Big Law C-suite. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
As It Unveils Major Upgrade of Its Vincent AI, vLex May Now Be the Most Capable AI Assistant in the Legal Market
Ever since Casetext released CoCounsel on March 1, 2023, the race has been on among legal tech companies to develop the most capable generative AI assistant for legal professionals. Today, vLex is releasing a major upgrade to its Vincent AI that puts it firmly in the...
New York Times, Athletic Media Hit With Data Privacy Class Action for Allegedly Sharing User Data
The claim alleged that the New York Times violated the federal Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988 and the New York Video Consumer Protection Act by sharing consumers' personally identifiable information with third parties. Counsel has not yet appeared for the...
Checklist for Conducting Your Law Firm’s Year-End Financial Review
Camille Stell | Tips for tidying up your practice and conducting a comprehensive financial review. The post Checklist for Conducting Your Law Firm’s Year-End Financial Review appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.The end of the year is...
Court Spanks MO Secretary Of State For Effort To Terminate Abortion Amendment
Gotta carry that initiative to term. It's God's will! The post Court Spanks MO Secretary Of State For Effort To Terminate Abortion Amendment appeared first on Above the Law.Gotta carry that initiative to term. It's God's will! The post Court Spanks MO Secretary Of...
Elon Is Still Losing Money Over His Twitter Firing Spree
This was a totally foreseeable turn of events. The post Elon Is Still Losing Money Over His Twitter Firing Spree appeared first on Above the Law.This was a totally foreseeable turn of events. The post Elon Is Still Losing Money Over His Twitter Firing Spree appeared...
What Is Up With These Federal Judges?
It was a quite the week for terrible decisions. The post What Is Up With These Federal Judges? appeared first on Above the Law.It was a quite the week for terrible decisions. The post What Is Up With These Federal Judges? appeared first on Above the Law.
Trump Gets An Embarrassing Fact-Check During Debate After Making Wild Claims About Post-Birth Abortions
The phrase 'execute the baby' later trended on X thanks to Trump's absurdity. The post Trump Gets An Embarrassing Fact-Check During Debate After Making Wild Claims About Post-Birth Abortions appeared first on Above the Law.The phrase 'execute the baby' later trended...
A Proposed Law That Would Exclude Tips From Income Taxes Will Create More Problems Than Benefits
The law will have to be drafted with specific and precise language because inaccurate or imprecise wording could include more people than the law intended. The post A Proposed Law That Would Exclude Tips From Income Taxes Will Create More Problems Than Benefits...
Blum & Co. Make It Harder For Black Female Entrepreneurs Because That’s How Civil Rights Work Now
We really are in the worst timeline, huh. The post Blum & Co. Make It Harder For Black Female Entrepreneurs Because That’s How Civil Rights Work Now appeared first on Above the Law.We really are in the worst timeline, huh. The post Blum & Co. Make It Harder...
You’re A Supreme Court Justice, Not A Day Trader
Digging into the most recent Supreme Court financial disclosures. The post You’re A Supreme Court Justice, Not A Day Trader appeared first on Above the Law.Digging into the most recent Supreme Court financial disclosures. The post You’re A Supreme Court Justice, Not A...
AI That Actually Matters! — See Also
This AI Tool Is A Game Changer: You won't want to comb through depositions the old way ever again. Taylor Swift Fights Deepfakes By Announcing Her Ballot: Be like Taylor and do your research! See Who Is Making Pound Over Fist: These are the richest UK Biglaw firms. So...
Got ‘Flat’ Milk?: NY Company Says German Ex-Partner Stole Flat-Food Trade Secrets
A complaint filed in New York contends Veganz Group stole Vitiprints' patented technology to market dehydrated "flat" food products on its own, violating terms of their licensing partnership. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
11th Circuit Rejects Former CSX Employee’s Safety-Related Whistleblowing Claims
"The evidence at summary judgment establishes that Hitt engaged in protected activity by refusing to work during the lightning storm and refusing to operate at speeds he considered unsafe and that he suffered an adverse action by being terminated. But there is no...
Morgan Davis: Strategic Advisor to the Cannabis Industry
Morgan Davis: Strategic Advisor to the Cannabis Industry By Bob Friedman Raleigh cannabis business attorney Morgan Davis peered into the display case at Elevation Hemp Company in Raleigh and asked store manager how the CBD flowers were selling.“The hottest thing in...
Sean Cole: Examining the Heart of an Issue
As a young child growing up in the coal country of Appalachia, Raleigh personal injury lawyer Sean Cole was influenced by the books his father read to him, including “Lord of the Rings” and “The Chronicles of Narnia.” “The central theme of a lot of the stories he read...
Wade E. Byrd: Confessions of a ‘Good Pirate’
Fayetteville personal injury attorney Wade E. Byrd describes himself as a good pirate. His website lists verdicts of primarily serious medical malpractice, wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases with five verdicts topping over $10 million. Byrd is one of just...
Veteran’s Clinic Planned For New High Point University Law School
Roughly 75% of all initial applications for VA benefits are denied, according to a Veteran’s Affairs website. That has a profound impact in North Carolina where over 720,000 veterans have settled. When High Point University’s Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law opened this...
Jennifer Sinclair Simpkins Compassionate and Straightforward
“It’s important to be compassionate because my client is going through a very difficult time. But I think being straightforward goes a long way with them. It doesn’t help anybody to beat around the bush and waste time and resources,” said Jennifer Simpkins, an...
Rachel Mosser: A Criminal and Civil Fight
For Rachel Mosser, the ideal trifecta of a double major in English and Criminal Justice and a Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law positioned her for a personal injury practice at Maginnis Howard. Mosser handles traditional personal injury matters,...
Responsible AI in Legal Services (RAILS)
Raise your hand if you have encountered a story in the last 24 hours about AI’s potential for the legal industry. With all those opportunities have come some ethical questions about the rules of the road and the need for guardrails. “[AI] is not without its...
Have a Plan for Variable Personal Injury Income
We’ve all heard stories about lottery winners who go on spending sprees and wind up broke. We assure ourselves we would have more discipline. Unfortunately, some personal injury attorneys fall into the same trap. I spoke recently with former NCAJ President John McCabe...
Julie Sawyer-Little on the Role of a Life Care Planner in Litigation
After a serious injury or accident, plaintiff and defense attorneys often need a life care planner (or consultant) to assess medical, psychosocial and vocational needs to develop a plan and budget for use in litigation. North Carolina-based Julie Sawyer-Little is a...
Life-Care Plans and the Forensic Economist
In personal injury cases, forensic economists are best known for analyzing lost earnings. When we work for the plaintiff, we calculate the injured person’s lost earnings. When working for the defense, we might critique the plaintiff’s expert’s work instead. But some...
Natalie Black Kohler, Legal Chief of Bath-Fixture Giant for 26 Years, Dies at 74
Black Kohler was legal chief and her husband, Herbert V. Kohler ]r., was CEO during a golden age for the plumbing products manufacturer, which today is one of the largest privately owned companies in the country. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
International AI Treaty Signed by US, UK, and EU Leaves Much to Be Determined
An AI treaty put forth by the human rights organization the Council of Europe allows countries to fill in the blanks as they wish. But it also establishes common principles—and a common language—for regulating AI. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Caroline Ellison Requests Time-Served for ‘Extensive’ Cooperation Against Sam Bankman-Fried
Sentencing is currently scheduled for Sept. 24 before U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of New York. 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...
Talc Trial Opens in Connecticut: J&J ‘Chose to Do the Wrong Thing’
Ben Braly, of Dean Omar Branham Shirley, told jurors in Connecticut's Bridgeport Judicial District Court on Wednesday that his client, plaintiff Evan Plotkin, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2021, at age 64, after a lifetime of using Johnson & Johnson's talcum...
Convicted of Theft, Law Firm CFO Denied Bankruptcy Protection
The judge dismissed the bankruptcy after McElroy Deutsch asserted that John Dunlea's "Chapter 11 petition is intended to frustrate the legitimate efforts of a creditor to enforce its rights against the debtor." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Mindspring Lawyers Urge Del. Supreme Court to Overturn Chancery Opinion Faulting Take-Private Process
Justice Karen Valihura asked Andrew Rossman of Quinn Emanuel whether the Chancery decision included fact-finding that the high court should defere to. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
Morning Docket: 09.11.24
* Here she is... Miss Owes Biglaw a million bucks! [American Lawyer] * So, um, Paul Weiss partner Karen Dunn seems like the big winner from last night's debate. [ABA Journal] * After the AG attempted to suppress ballot measure over abortion, the state supreme court...
Healthcare Leaders Clash On Mental Health Parity Final Rule
The AMA came out in support of the Biden-Harris Administration's final rule on mental health parity, while AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association argue that it will increase costs and negatively affect access to care. The post Healthcare Leaders Clash On...
Taylor Swift Breaks Open Trump-Harris Race Over AI Regulatory Policy… Because Sure, Why Not?
Obviously, Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris is a law and technology story. The post Taylor Swift Breaks Open Trump-Harris Race Over AI Regulatory Policy… Because Sure, Why Not? appeared first on Above the Law.Obviously, Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris is a...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Johnson & Johnson’s Proposed Talc Bankruptcy Plan Now Totals $9.1B, Could A $2.75B NCAA Class Settlement Collapse?
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The UK Top 50: The Richest Biglaw Firms Across The Pond
Biglaw means big money in the UK. The post The UK Top 50: The Richest Biglaw Firms Across The Pond appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw means big money in the UK. The post The UK Top 50: The Richest Biglaw Firms Across The Pond appeared first on Above the Law.
Tim Walz Has The Finances Of A Guy You’d Like To Have A Beer With
Walz is almost unique among national-level politicians in his relatively modest and relatively simple financial situation. The post Tim Walz Has The Finances Of A Guy You’d Like To Have A Beer With appeared first on Above the Law.Walz is almost unique among...
This AI-Driven Deposition Tool Should Become Essential To Any Litigation Practice
Filevine's Depo CoPilot presents one of the best use cases for generative AI in legal. The post This AI-Driven Deposition Tool Should Become Essential To Any Litigation Practice appeared first on Above the Law.Filevine's Depo CoPilot presents one of the best use cases...
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Join Above the Law for our live webinar 9/12/24 at 1 p.m. ET. We’ll delve into the specifics on how savvy lawyers are finding themselves ahead of the AI game. Register here. The post Tomorrow! How Savvy Lawyers Are (Already) Reaping The Benefits Of Generative AI...
SEC Charges Apex Partner Behind $852K Alleged Crypto Fraud
"This shows that individuals appear to be still using crypto as bait to lure investors into what are essentially old-fashioned get-rich-quick schemes," said Arlo Devlin-Brown, a partner at Covington & Burling. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
A Lawyer’s Guide To Boosting Client Loyalty: The Promised Land For Business Development
We all have to step up our game to ensure that client loyalty is developed with intent. The post A Lawyer’s Guide To Boosting Client Loyalty: The Promised Land For Business Development appeared first on Above the Law.We all have to step up our game to ensure that...
White Stripes Join Long List Of Artists Telling Trump To Get Bent
Making Copyright Law Great Again. The post White Stripes Join Long List Of Artists Telling Trump To Get Bent appeared first on Above the Law.Making Copyright Law Great Again. The post White Stripes Join Long List Of Artists Telling Trump To Get Bent appeared first on...
UK-Based Biglaw Firm Continues In Its Quest To Conquer US Legal Markets
The Biglaw firm now has 12 offices across the US. The post UK-Based Biglaw Firm Continues In Its Quest To Conquer US Legal Markets appeared first on Above the Law.The Biglaw firm now has 12 offices across the US. The post UK-Based Biglaw Firm Continues In Its Quest To...
Suicide Prevention In The Legal Profession
For Suicide Prevention Month, learn the two-ask rule and resolve to never mind your own business if you see the signs. The post Suicide Prevention In The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.For Suicide Prevention Month, learn the two-ask rule and resolve...
Former Judge Gets Caught Mocking Lawyer On Livestream
Never forget: the microphone is always hot! The post Former Judge Gets Caught Mocking Lawyer On Livestream appeared first on Above the Law.Never forget: the microphone is always hot! The post Former Judge Gets Caught Mocking Lawyer On Livestream appeared first on...
Hard To Show Your Work On The Shadow Docket
Justice Kagan isn't the biggest fan. The post Hard To Show Your Work On The Shadow Docket appeared first on Above the Law.Justice Kagan isn't the biggest fan. The post Hard To Show Your Work On The Shadow Docket appeared first on Above the Law.
Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Really Tired
These associates are desperately seeking some sleep. The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Really Tired appeared first on Above the Law.These associates are desperately seeking some sleep. The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Really Tired appeared first on Above...
Law Firms Demand ‘Single Pane Of Glass’ To Manage Their Cases, Filevine CEO Says In LEX Summit Keynote
Filevine founder and CEO Ryan Anderson emphasized platforms as the future of technology for law firms. The post Law Firms Demand ‘Single Pane Of Glass’ To Manage Their Cases, Filevine CEO Says In LEX Summit Keynote appeared first on Above the Law.In his keynote speech...
Is Going To Law School Actually Worth The Price Tag?
Your take probably depends on how much debt you're in after law school. The post Is Going To Law School Actually Worth The Price Tag? appeared first on Above the Law.Your take probably depends on how much debt you're in after law school. The post Is Going To Law...
Mergers Here And Mergers There! – See Also
These Two Make One Hell Of A Firm!: Womble Bond and Lewis Roca announce merger. He’s Gonna Fight ‘Em Off: The White Stripes take themselves off Trump’s campaign playlist. Weekends Are For Resting: Bryan Cave partner says weekend emails can wait for Monday. Real Talk:...
You’ve Been Served! A Law Firm’s Guide for Responding to Third-Party Subpoenas
Whether your law firm or your client has been served with a third-party subpoena, numerous considerations should be analyzed when determining how to respond. Your firm or your clients must balance the legal obligations associated with responding to a subpoena and the...
US Senate Confirms 2 Biden Judge Picks for SDNY and Baltimore Federal Courts
Senators voted 51-43 to confirm Jeannette Vargas as a U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of New York and 53-43 to confirm Adam B. Abelson as a U.S. District Court judge for the District of Maryland. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
A (Donut) Hole in U.S. Trademark Enforcement
In the late 1950s – near the tail end of the baby boomer birth year bracket – the USA had just started construction of the nationwide interstate highway system, all telephones had rotary dials, there was no cable/satellite TV, to buy food you went to the grocery store...
Courts Need Experts’ Help in Analyzing Online Arbitration Clause Designs, Judge Says
"Rather than debating among ourselves our impressions about font size and color, the placement of hyperlinks, and the choice between click-wrap and browse-wrap agreements, we should start treating these issues about user-interface design as questions of fact," wrote...
Second 50 Law Firms Are Moving Up With Game-Changing Combinations
If you're outside the top 50, it's harder to grow through laterals without being dented by attrition of your own, industry analysts say. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
Frank Founder Charlie Javice May Rely on Advice of Counsel Defense, Her Filing Says
Defendants claim the unnamed individual provided legal advice relating to marketing and strategic determinations during discussions with JPMorgan. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
Idaho Supreme Court Mulls Regional Standards of Care for Medical Negligence in Lawsuit Underlying Legal Mal Action
"If you're out in the trenches like me, and I've handled a lot of medical malpractice cases, I'm going to make certain that the expert and the doctor that is being sued are of the same training so that you can establish that they both have the same standard of care...
Athena Bitcoin, Genesis Coin Face Potential Class Action Over ‘Epidemic’ Elder Fraud
"We're taking a new legal problem and we're trying to find solutions for our client," said Marc E. Dann, an ex-state attorney general. An ex-state attorney general sued Athena Bitcoin Inc. and Genesis Coin Inc. in what he said was an unprecedented class action....
‘Bewitched by the Technology’: $300K to Settle Faulty Facial Recognition
Sexton likened the Woodbridge police department's handling of facial recognition to early users of GPS technology who drove off a cliff because the technology told them to. "It was like this magic thing. You're kind of bewitched by the technology," he...
Deal Watch: Mega M&A Bounces Back, as NY Law Firms Lead Recent Big Deals
The Wall Street firms had a good week, while the reemergence of the 'megadeal' this year has buttressed deal work. 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...
Drone Operator Tells Supreme Court His Aerial Mapping Business Is Protected Speech
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit saw things differently and upheld North Carolina's licensing regime as a regulation of conduct, not speech. The legal fight against occupational licenses reached new heights this week as a North Carolina drone...
‘Trial Lawyer at Heart’ Takes Legal Reins of E-Discovery Star Everlaw
Gloria Lee is jumping aboard Oakland, California-based Everlaw at a critical juncture, as the legal tech industry races to capitalize on the power of artificial intelligence to enhance their products. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
Morning Docket: 09.10.24
* Justice Kagan points out that issuing opaque, from the hip, ideologically motivated opinions results in terrible work. [Reuters] * Womble Bond merging with Lewis Roca. [WBD] * SPLC Union approve no confidence motion aimed at the law center's leadership. [Alabama...