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Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Billions at Stake in Class Trial Against Meta, AI Slipups Infecting Class Actions and Mass Torts
1st Circuit Weighs DHS Secretary’s Ending Temporary Legal Status for Migrants From 4 Countries
Judge Gustavo Gelpi seemed to struggle with the plaintiffs' contention that the homeland security secretary has discretion to end paroles only after an individual, case-by-case review and questioned how that process would work. Judge Gustavo Gelpi seemed to...
How I Made Partner: ‘Do Not Shy Away From the Challenging Assignments,’ Says Courtney Hunter of Bass Berry & Sims
"Do not shy away from the challenging assignments or cases. There is going to come a time when someone asks you to do something you've never done before. Those are the moments to lean into the challenge, as well as build connections with more senior members on your...
On LawNext Podcast: SpotDraft’s Shashank Bijapur — From Late-Night Due Diligence to Legal Tech Innovation
What happens when a Harvard-trained corporate lawyer, tired of copying and pasting contract language, starts reading about self-driving cars? In Shashank Bijapur’s case, it sparked the creation of SpotDraft, a contract lifecycle management company that just raised $54...
Alabama State Bar Approves ‘Conversational Intelligence’ App Querious As Member Benefit
Querious, which was one of two legal tech startups to win this year’s Startup Alley at ABA Techshow in a first-ever tie, has been approved by the Alabama State Bar as a member benefit. The approval means that Alabama bar members will be able to subscribe to Querious...
Streamline AI, Founded By Former DoorDash Lawyer, Closes New Funding Round To Automate In-House Workflows
Streamline AI, a company founded in 2020 by a former DoorDash attorney to address the challenges she encountered in her legal work, today said it has closed an $8.6 million Series A round, to bring its total funding to $14 million. This latest round was led by...
Wilson Sonsini Sells Legal Technology Subsidiary
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati established SixFifty in 2019 with lawyer-turned-tech-entrepreneur Kimball Parker to advise clients on nationwide employment law. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati established SixFifty in 2019 with...
Beam Me Up, Scotty: Is My Lawyer Personality Stuck in the Past?
Susan Cohodes | Lately, I’ve begun to worry my points of reference may have grown stale, making me question if my storytelling skills can still resonate with juries. The post Beam Me Up, Scotty: Is My Lawyer Personality Stuck in the Past? appeared first on Articles,...
Ex-Associate of McDermott Claims ‘Egregious and Open Racism’ In Discrimination Suit
McDermott "vigorously denies the countless false accusations made in the suit," a spokesperson said. "We remain committed to defending the firm's position." McDermott "vigorously denies the countless false accusations made in the suit," a spokesperson said. "We...
Facing More Lawsuits, Life Science Legal Teams Scramble to Manage Risks More Efficiently
Legal departments in the industry are facing "growing pressure from executive leadership and stakeholders who view IP functions not just as cost centers but as strategic assets expected to deliver measurable value, support revenue and safeguard competitive...
In Undisclosed Deal, Payroll Company PayChex Has Acquired Legal Tech Company SixFifty
Update: Wilson Sonsini Issues Statement on Sale of SixFifty to Paychex. Although the deal has not been publicly announced by either company, LawSites has learned that the payroll and human resources company PayChex has acquired the legal technology company SixFifty,...
Wilson Sonsini Issues Statement on Sale of SixFifty to Paychex
On Monday, I broke the news that the legal tech company SixFifty, of which a majority was owned as a subsidiary of the Silicon Valley law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosait, had been acquired by the payroll and HR company Paychex. Although the deal had closed...
AI In The Courts: What Judges Are Using, How It Works, And Why Lawyers Need To Adapt
Rapid advances in generative AI are reshaping the professional world, and this trend appears only to be accelerating. A new Thomson Reuters survey of 2,275 global professionals in the law and related fields, for example, reveals that 55% say AI has changed their work...
Former Biglaw Partner Publicly Fighting With A Computer Program Which Is Totally Not Crazy Person Behavior
Cleta Mitchell (image from the old Foley & Lardner site)Former Foley & Lardner partner Cleta Mitchell is engaged in a frantic public spat with Elon Musk’s novelty MechaHitler chatbot. Now there’s a collection of words that I defy you to have seen coming in,...
From Courtroom To Canvas: Quinn Emanuel Gets Creative, Debuts Arts Foundation With Ambitious Mission
Quinn Emanuel is one of the most successful law firms in the world, and it brings in millions upon millions of dollars in gross revenue each year. Now, during a time when funding for the arts is under fire, the elite firm is sharing its largesse in announcing the...
Harvard Law Graduate Is Helping Trump Attack Her Alma Mater
There are many ways to pay homage and give back to the schools that brought you up. There’s the obvious donating, there’s volunteering — hell, giving your school a shout out on social media even counts for something. But playing a part in keeping billions of dollars...
Biglaw Firm Encourages Remote Work After Fatal Office Shooting
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. While we are relieved to confirm all of our Loeb colleagues are safe, we are devastated to hear about others who were injured or killed in this senseless tragedy. The safety of our people remains our top...
The Incredible Shrinking Circuit Court
Is the Tenth Circuit about to get smaller? That’s what the U.S. Judicial Conference wants — in a new report, they’ve asked President Donald Trump to keep a vacancy open the next time one opens up on the Denver-based Tenth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. It’s part of an...
Biglaw AI Apocalypse Brews As One Fake Case Turns Into Litany Of False Cites
After confessing the firm submitted a post-trial motion citing a non-existent case helpfully supplied by ChatGPT, Goldberg Segalla cut ties with partner Danielle Malaty. Presumably, the firm hoped that would be the end of it. But it seems that filing was just the...
U.S. Appeals Court Renews Judge Pauline Newman’s Suspension
Pauline Newman is still fighting to be able to do her job. It’s pretty simple: Article III-appointed judges are to hold their office during good behavior. It seems like the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has taken it upon themselves to redefine “good...
When Lincoln Said ‘No’ To SCOTUS… And How It Relates To Biglaw
The Trump administration infamously doesn’t understand how habeas corpus works, but when cornered are quick to point to Abraham Lincoln suspending the writ during the Civil War, suggesting that Trump could do the same because people with temporary status waiting on...
Know What’s Going On In The Classroom! — See Also
Which Law Schools Offer The Best Classroom Experience?: Read this list to find out! Gotta Know Which Battles To Fight: This partner would have been better off not fighting a computer program. The Horror! The Minimally Competent Horror!: Tell us your bar exam horror...
‘Interactive Process’ in Disability Discrimination Suit Could Make Its Way to First Circuit, Counsel Says
“Given the strong evidentiary basis for the verdict and what we believe to be clear legal error in the court's order, we will be appealing the decision to the First Circuit Court of Appeals. The ADA's interactive process requirement is a critical protection that...
Johnson & Johnson Hit With $42M Talc Verdict in Boston
A $42 million verdict on Tuesday in Boston is the latest for a plaintiff alleging Johnson & Johnson's baby powder caused mesothelioma. A $42 million verdict on Tuesday in Boston is the latest for a plaintiff alleging Johnson & Johnson's baby powder...
Seventh Circuit Sanctions Lawyer $112K for Discovery Rule Violations, Resolving First-Impression Question
The issue was a case of first impression for the court, and the panel fell in line with the Second, Fifth and Ninth circuits to allow monetary sanctions under Federal Rule 37(e) of Civil Procedure. The issue was a case of first impression for the court, and the...
Colorado Law Reappoints Dean Despite Faculty Vote of No Confidence
Lolita Buckner Inniss became the school's first Black dean in 2021 and was reappointed for a three-year term—instead of five years—effective July 1, 2026. Lolita Buckner Inniss became the school's first Black dean in 2021 and was reappointed for a three-year...
Attorneys Suing Apple Over iPhone Memory Claims Try New Tack in 11-Year Quest for Nationwide Class Certification
“It's very hard to maintain a nationwide class action because of differences that courts perceive in state consumer protection laws, said Rebecca Tushnet, a Harvard Law School professor. “It's very hard to maintain a nationwide class action because of...
Michigan Law Professor Loses Appeal Against University in Discrimination Case
After filing suit three years ago against the University of Michigan, its law school and former law dean for discrimination, Laura Beny, a University of Michigan Law School professor, lost her case in federal appellate court. After filing suit three years ago...
Austin-Based ChronoTracer Launches Legal Tech Platform to Automate Case Chronologies
A legal technology startup, ChronoTracer, is making its official launch today with the rollout of a platform designed to automatically convert digital evidence into searchable, filterable chronologies for litigation and investigation teams. The Austin-based company...
Media Industry Veteran Takes Legal Reins of Discovery Global as It Preps for Independence
Warner Bros. Discovery plans to break itself into two next year, undoing Discovery's $43 billion purchase of Warner Bros. three years ago—a deal analysts call a resounding flop. Warner Bros. Discovery plans to break itself into two next year, undoing Discovery's...
The Week in Data July 29: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on data from across the Law.com newsroom, including New Jersey's Top 40 firms. Catch up on data from across the Law.com newsroom, including New Jersey's Top 40 firms.
Florida Bar Hits Miami Attorney With Complaint in Trey Songz Assault Litigation
“It is rare that the bar would delve so deeply into such trial conduct, said Andrew Berman, a legal ethics expert and partner at Young, Berman, Karpf & Karpf. “It is rare that the bar would delve so deeply into such trial conduct, said Andrew Berman, a legal...
Capitalizing on a Magnetic Workplace Culture: 5 Growth Strategies for Law Firms
Gene Commander | Embracing a talent-first growth strategy will give your firm an advantage in a rapidly changing legal industry. The key is creating a culture that attracts talented, nimble people and gives them a good reason to build their careers at your firm. The...
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Colorado Law School Dean Reappointed Amid Mass Faculty Disapproval
A paltry 27 percent of eligible faculty favored reappointing Dean Lolita Buckner Inniss. Meanwhile, some 90 percent of student group leaders solicited for their thoughts also objected to her keeping the job. In response, the University of Colorado Law School decided…...
Indiana University Professors Stuck With Vague ‘Thought Diversity’ Law That Controls Their Classrooms
Thought diversity usually gets brought up on this site as a gag example of the diversity that really matters. For the sake of school applications and scholarships, that “thought diversity” usually boils down to “I grew up on a farm which means I think differently” or...
Elena Kagan Praises Artificial Intelligence Now That She Works With So Little Human Intelligence
(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)Chatting with the Ninth Circuit judicial conference last week, Justice Elena Kagan complimented Anthropic’s proprietary AI bot Claude for its analysis of the Confrontation Clause. This might be the strongest policy argument for court...
Sororities Are Apparently Better At Vetting People Than Biglaw Firms
The talk of Biglaw — well, besides the Biglaw Biter — is partner David Kreisler’s super short tenure at Mayer Brown. It took him just about two months to wash out at his new firm. Kreisler joined the fund formation practice at Mayer Brown in May, and was out by early...
Partnership Is Not The Gold Mine You Might Think It Is
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the latest Partner Satisfaction Survey, powered by Leopard Solutions, what percentage of nonequity partners say their compensation is only slightly more than senior associates? Hint:...
Do You Know The Most Exclusive Law Schools? — See Also
See How Your Memory Compares To The Truth: These law schools are the hardest to currently get into. Pay The Costs To Fight The “Boss”: Milbank is billing lower rates in the cities fighting Trump. Welcome Back?: Colorado dean reappointed following faculty feedback....
Pitt Law Professor Sues University, Colleague Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Edward Maldonado alleges he was falsely accused of rape and suffered repercussions during the investigation of the allegations. Edward Maldonado alleges he was falsely accused of rape and suffered repercussions during the investigation of the...
Ex-DOJ Employees’ Lawsuit Alleges Bondi Fired Them Unlawfully Without Cause
The complaint alleges U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi unlawfully fired three Department of Justice public servants and that President Donald Trump affected their Merit Systems Protection Board appeal rights by firing an MSPB member. The complaint alleges U.S....
Seeing ‘Big Uptick’ in Litigation Work, Dorsey Adds Trial Team From Cozen O’Connor
“We're seeing a big uptick in litigation and dispute resolution — not always full-blown litigation, but a lot more disputes, said Peter Nelson, Dorsey managing partner. “We're seeing a big uptick in litigation and dispute resolution — not always full-blown...
FTC Targets Trans Youth Care Providers, Opens Public Comment on Alleged Deceptive Practices
Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson has suggested that families with childrens who receive gender-affirming care are commonly deceived into doing so based on faulty science. Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson has suggested that families...
In Buffalo Shooting Massacre, Appellate Judges Dismiss Claims Against Social Media Companies
In a companion opinion, the Western New York-based Appellate Division, Fourth Department did keep a magazine manufacturer in the case, which stemmed from a 2022 racist massacre at a grocery store. In a companion opinion, the Western New York-based Appellate...
Floodgates Open? Alina Habba’s Standing Challenged in Court
"You know, we don't believe that [Habba] is acting under any legitimate authority at this point. It just seems that to me, at the very least, it's an issue that has to be preserved," defense lawyer Thomas Mirigliano said. "You know, we don't believe that [Habba]...
Massive Slash In Milbank’s Hourly Rate — For Cities Fighting Trump
Milbank partner Neal Katyal is working on behalf of New Jersey “sanctuary cities” — specifically Newark and Hoboken — in litigation against the federal government. The Trump administration filed a complaint against Newark and Hoboken (and two other cites) alleging the...
Texas Lawyer Announces the 2025 Texas Legal Awards Finalists and Honorees
Texas Lawyer and Law.com are proud to announce the finalists and winners of the 2025 Texas Legal Awards. Congratulations, and good luck to the finalists at the September 25 awards dinner. Texas Lawyer and Law.com are proud to announce the finalists and winners...
Jury Should Decide Rail Co.’s Interpretation of Injured Worker’s Medical Report, Fed. Circuit Says, Reviving Discrimination Claim
The company argued that it did not view the plaintiff's medical records as indicating he was disabled, but rather that the records showed that seizures may impair his work later. The company argued that it did not view the plaintiff's medical records as...
Hanson Bridgett’s Managing Partner Shares Her Thoughts On Leading A Law Firm Through Challenging Times
Over the course of the past several years, law firm leaders have too often found themselves dealing with difficult situations on multiple fronts, all at the same time. From political strife to natural disasters, the leaders of some of our nation’s largest law firms...
New York Biglaw Firms Keep Growing, While Midsize Firms Stay The Same
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. If Q2 is any indication of what midsized firms are doing, then we should expect midsized firms to continue keeping the same amount of space or becoming more efficient with use of their space. — Gregg Cohen,...
The Revolution Will Be Card Cataloged: Dispatches From The Law Librarian Frontlines
Librarians don’t come across as folks who storm the Bastille. But when the 118th annual meeting of the American Association of Law Libraries met in Portland this week under a banner exhorting the group to “Be Bold,” deep thoughts about the Dewey decimal system gave...
The Law Schools That Are The Toughest To Get Into (2025)
How can you measure a law school’s worth, aside from the employment statistics of its graduates? Another telling sign of its success may be its selectivity. The latest Princeton Review law school rankings are out, and today, we’ll focus on yet another incredibly...
Legal Ethics Roundup: Unethical Hiding Of ICE Lawyer Names In Public Hearings, 50-State Survey Of Judicial Disclosures, DOJ Appeals Jenner EO Block, Judge Scraps Opinion With Fake Cites & More
Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, Legal Ethics Roundup, here. Happy Monday! Hello from Maine. This week I’m writing you from Rockport, Maine, where I’m attending the Conference of Chief...
Trump, Obama, And Treason
Over the years, Donald Trump has accused Barrack Obama of many things. Trump accused Obama of not having been born in the United States and thus not having been eligible for the presidency. Nonsense, of course. Trump accused Obama of spying on Trump’s 2016 campaign...
Ahead of ILTACON, Litera Announces AI Agent ‘Lito’ in Litera One and New Gen AI Capabilities in Kira
Is the road to ILTACON paved with gold? Global legal technology company Litera may be hoping so, as it rolls out a “Road to ILTACON” series of product launches and enhancements, all leading up to the annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association,...
Allstate Sues Plaintiff, Car Insurance Customer to Dodge $27.1M Judgment
The demand stated that Allstate needed to follow every term and condition of the offer to the letter. Allstate did not use the exact wording specified by the plaintiffs in its response, and the plaintiffs responded by telling the insurer there was no...
As Restaurants Roll Out AI, Cyber Risks Are On the Menu
A quick-service restaurant holding company's plans to use artificial intelligence to enhance customers' ordering experience is highlighting a new era of cyber liability risks. Data privacy concerns continue to drive lawsuits, and plaintiffs' attorneys continue to seek...
How I Made Office Managing Member: ‘Seek and Accept Feedback From Colleagues at Every Level,’ Says Vincent Rezzouk-Hammachi of Bird & Bird
"Maintain strong relationships with everyone you work with—across all roles and levels. I believe that one of the most important components of leadership is the ability to listen and show vulnerability. It's also critical to seek and accept feedback from colleagues at...
Leveraging Patent Office Examples for AI Enabled Innovation In Any Industry
In Ex parte Michalek, the PTAB evaluated an invention involving medical health technology and artificial intelligence. While this case involved medical health technology, the implicated issues inform patent strategies for AI enabled inventions across all...
Over 200 Organizations Call On DEA To Continue Remote Prescribing Of Controlled Substances
The post Over 200 Organizations Call On DEA To Continue Remote Prescribing Of Controlled Substances appeared first on Above the Law.The post Over 200 Organizations Call On DEA To Continue Remote Prescribing Of Controlled Substances appeared first on Above the Law.
FTX Promoters Seek Dismissal in Florida MDL
If U.S. District Judge K. Michael Moore in Miami denies dismissal under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) or to compel arbitration, the defendants requested a stay “pending resolution of the bankruptcy proceedings. If U.S. District Judge K. Michael Moore...
Talc Leadership to Add Lead Negotiation Counsel: ‘We Will Be Reshuffling’
Talc lawyers submitted several names for the new lead negotiation counsel on Friday after U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh in the District of New Jersey ordered the appointment. Talc lawyers submitted several names for the new lead negotiation counsel on...
Morning Docket: 07.28.25
* Jake Tapper holds the line on actual facts of the Epstein prosecution. [Huffington Post] * New York is for Biglaw. Mid-size law, not as much. [New York Law Journal] * Arnold & Porter opens new office in Seattle. [Bloomberg Law] * Trump finalizes deal with Qatar...
2025 GC Pay Report: The Full List, From No. 1 to No. 544
Check out who landed where in our annual rankings of highest-paid legal chiefs, which is based on an analysis of Fortune 1000 companies' proxy statements covering fiscal years ending after June 30, 2024. Check out who landed where in our annual rankings of...
2025 GC Pay Report: At Top of Rankings, Tech’s Rising Fortunes Crowd Out Other Industries
One legal chief went from last to fourth. Another rode the AI wave to a 75% compensation increase. One legal chief went from last to fourth. Another rode the AI wave to a 75% compensation increase.
Kirkland’s Saudi Strategy: An Inside Look with Partner Kamran Bajwa
The founder of the firm's Riyadh office offers insight into the work in Saudi Arabia, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to operate as an international law firm in the Kingdom. The founder of the firm's Riyadh office offers insight into the work...
Arnold & Porter Opens Seattle Office While Recruiting 4 K&L Gates Partners
The firm has hired a four-partner group from K&L Gates, three of whom will be based in the firm's new Seattle office. The firm has hired a four-partner group from K&L Gates, three of whom will be based in the firm's new Seattle office.
As Big Law Expands NYC Offices, Fewer Midsize Firms Follow
Stinson, Barclay Damon and Meirowitz & Wasserberg have made major expansions to their New York offices, but other midsize peers are holding their existing spaces or reducing. Stinson, Barclay Damon and Meirowitz & Wasserberg have made major expansions to...
As McDermott and Schulte Plan Friday Merger, Firm Leaders Discuss Leadership, Office Details
McDermott chair Ira Coleman said there will be leadership representation from both firms, though who and where has yet to be fully fleshed out. McDermott chair Ira Coleman said there will be leadership representation from both firms, though who and where has yet...
The Misguided Appeal of the Aggressive Lawyer
Ivy Grey | An aggressive legal writing style and public displays of righteous fury won't win court cases. Check yourself before you wreck your case. The post The Misguided Appeal of the Aggressive Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Maker of Electric Air Taxis Reshuffles Legal Department
The departure early this year of Archer Aviation's chief legal officer, Andy Missan, has triggered one promotion and one outside hire. The departure early this year of Archer Aviation's chief legal officer, Andy Missan, has triggered one promotion and one...
So Many Ways For Law Students To Make Bad Decisions — See Generally
Ranking For The Sake Of Ranking: The Princeton Review found a plethora of ways to rank law schools other than the straightforward ones. King & Spalding Upping The Pressure: To get associates back in the office. Do AI Bots Dream Of Electric Benchslaps?: Butler Snow...
AffiniPay Partners with Canadian Company Caseway to Bring AI Court Form Automation to MyCase
AffiniPay, the parent company of MyCase, LawPay and other law practice management products, has entered into a partnership with Canadian AI company Caseway that will bring automated court form filling capabilities to MyCase practice management software users. The...
Inside the Minds Working at US Midsize Law Firms: 2025 Priorities Revealed
As we move through 2025, one thing is clear. Midsize law firms are at a pivotal moment of transformation. These firms are facing rising client expectations, increasing operational costs, and a shifting talent landscape that is motivating firms to make bold moves to...
On LawNext: CoCounsel’s Next Generation – TR’s Emily Colbert and Rawia Ashraf on Agentic AI for Lawyers
If generative AI was the biggest story in legal tech in 2023 and 2024, agentic AI is proving to be the most talked-about topic of 2025. Spurring this, at least in part, has been Thomson Reuters’ announcement of its forthcoming release of a new agentic version of...
At Law Librarians Conference, Keynote Speaker Urges Boldness, Advocacy, During Turbulent Times
In an often rousing keynote address at the annual conference of American Association of Law Libraries in Portland, Ore., yesterday, Roosevelt Weeks, director of the Fort Bend County (Texas) Library, urged law librarians to “be bold” as their profession faces...
At Law Librarians’ Annual Meeting, Panel Tackles the Challenge of Benchmarking AI Research Tools
Legal professionals are struggling to evaluate the rapidly evolving landscape of generative artificial intelligence tools for legal research, according to experts who spoke at a panel discussion during the American Association of Law Libraries annual conference in...
Universal Migrator’s July 2025 Update Adds 5 New Connectors
Universal Migrator has announced its July 2025 update, introducing five new connectors to its migration platform, and expanding its library to more than 130 available connectors. The latest additions include CaseCloud, CityLaw, DocRio, Surepoint LMS, and Vimeo. About...
Report Shows 37% of E-Discovery Professionals Now Using AI, With Cloud Adopters Leading the Charge
Adoption of generative artificial intelligence among legal professionals involved in e-discovery is accelerating rapidly, with 37% of them now actively using the technology in their work, compared to 12% two years ago, according to the newly released 2025 Ediscovery...
LegalOn Closes $50M Series E, Partners with OpenAI to Develop Advanced AI Agents
LegalOn Technologies, a global company that provides AI-driven software for contract review and matter management, has closed a $50 million Series E funding round led by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, bringing the company’s total funding to $200 million since its...
Today on Legaltech Week: It’s A Hallucination Hullabaloo, As Lawyers and Judges Get In AI Hot Water; Plus Our AALL Post-Mortem and More
Join us live at 3 p.m. E.T. today for Legaltech Week — our weekly breakdown of the top stories in legal tech — as we have not one, not two, not three, but four new stories about AI hallucinations in legal matters, including one where the fictitious filing was by a...
Guest Post: Ken Crutchfield on Agentic AI in Legal and the Critical Need for Human Supervision
OpenAI just dropped a game-changer: ChatGPT Agent can now access your calendar, communicate with external systems, and perform tasks autonomously on your behalf. For legal professionals, this isn’t just another AI update — it’s a glimpse into a future where AI doesn’t...
Milbank Will Fight Feds: Lawyers Slash Hourly Rate for Sanctuary Cities
The Milbank lawyers shaved thousands off their hourly rates to represent the group of cities in a suit the Department of Justice filed on May 22. The Milbank lawyers shaved thousands off their hourly rates to represent the group of cities in a suit the...
Milbank Will Fight Feds: Lawyers Slash Hourly Rate for Sanctuary Cities
The Milbank lawyers shaved thousands off their hourly rates to represent the group of cities in a suit the Department of Justice filed on May 22. The Milbank lawyers shaved thousands off their hourly rates to represent the group of cities in a suit the...
Trump’s Push to ‘Save College Sports’ May Fall Short Without Congress, Experts Say
President Donald Trump's executive order directs the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice to act within 60 days to protect college sports from “unreasonable antitrust lawsuits but offers no specifics. President Donald Trump's executive order...
Trump’s Push to ‘Save College Sports’ May Fall Short Without Congress, Experts Say
President Donald Trump's executive order directs the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice to act within 60 days to protect college sports from “unreasonable antitrust lawsuits but offers no specifics. President Donald Trump's executive order...
A&O Shearman Delays Start Dates for Some First-Year Associates
A group of first-years will start later than expected. A group of first-years will start later than expected.
A&O Shearman Delays Start Dates for Some First-Year Associates
A group of first-years will start later than expected. A group of first-years will start later than expected.
A&O Shearman’s Incoming Associate Class Gets Ready For Epic Bar Trip — See Also
Waiting Is The Hardest Part: A&O Shearman incoming associates won’t start job until January 2026. I’m Not Even Sure What Law School Quality Of Life Even Means: But some schools seem to ace it. Like A Bad Penny, Alina Habba Keeps On Turning Up: Screw the rule of...
Retired Judge Tapped to Fill Vacancy on State Appellate Bench, Administrators Say
"I can think of no one better to honor filling this vacancy with than Judge Hackett. Judge Hackett nobly served as a judge in Madison County for 18 years. The citizens of the district will best be served by someone of his stature until they have the opportunity to...
Retired Judge Tapped to Fill Vacancy on State Appellate Bench, Administrators Say
"I can think of no one better to honor filling this vacancy with than Judge Hackett. Judge Hackett nobly served as a judge in Madison County for 18 years. The citizens of the district will best be served by someone of his stature until they have the opportunity to...
Trump Trade Duel Has Brazilian Lawyers on High Alert
The threat of a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports has placed the world's 10th-biggest economy in the center of geopolitical tensions. The threat of a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports has placed the world's 10th-biggest economy in the center of geopolitical...
Trump Trade Duel Has Brazilian Lawyers on High Alert
The threat of a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports has placed the world's 10th-biggest economy in the center of geopolitical tensions. The threat of a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports has placed the world's 10th-biggest economy in the center of geopolitical...
An ‘Army’ Of Lawyers From Small Firms Are Ready To Wage War Against Trump’s Bad Legal Policies
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I don’t know if the administration knew how many little guys are out there…. We’re the last line of defense, it seems. — Michael H. Ansell, a solo practitioner in Morristown, New Jersey, in comments given to...
Alina Habba Is So Back, Baby
(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)The president’s personal lawyer Alina Habba is once again the acting US Attorney for New Jersey. It appears that news of her departure was greatly exaggerated… or at least premature. Habba had no prosecutorial experience before Trump...
Lawyers Shouldn’t Refer Some Matters To Other Attorneys
Since lawyers usually cannot handle all of the matters that cross their desks, attorney referrals are a huge part of the legal industry. Oftentimes, referrals are good for both attorneys involved — the referring attorney can maintain contact with other lawyers and...
Lawyers Already Numb To Inflation
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the 2025 Legal Risk Index Report by Embroker, what percentage of legal professionals say inflation is a top worry? Hint: Last year 52% listed inflation as a top concern. See the answer on...
With Democracy Practice, Kline & Specter Takes a National Aim
"We aren't charging for any of this work. But we are excited to contribute to these causes, and the professional satisfaction this brings is the best form of compensation,” co-founder Shainin Specter said of efforts including a case seeking to allow Pennsylvania...
With Democracy Practice, Kline & Specter Takes a National Aim
"We aren't charging for any of this work. But we are excited to contribute to these causes, and the professional satisfaction this brings is the best form of compensation,” co-founder Shainin Specter said of efforts including a case seeking to allow Pennsylvania...