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Ken Griffin Not Interested In Paying To Let The SEC Keep An Eye On Ken Griffin
The Citadel chief wouldn’t mind drowning this CAT himself, if that’s what it takes. The post Ken Griffin Not Interested In Paying To Let The SEC Keep An Eye On Ken Griffin appeared first on Above the Law.The Citadel chief wouldn’t mind drowning this CAT himself, if...
Figuring Out If Family Law Is For You
One lawyer shares how she grew her practice. The post Figuring Out If Family Law Is For You appeared first on Above the Law.One lawyer shares how she grew her practice. The post Figuring Out If Family Law Is For You appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw Senior Partner Advises AGAINST Sending Emails On Weekends
Kudos for some common sense! The post Biglaw Senior Partner Advises AGAINST Sending Emails On Weekends appeared first on Above the Law.Kudos for some common sense! The post Biglaw Senior Partner Advises AGAINST Sending Emails On Weekends appeared first on Above the Law.
Two More Biglaw Firms Announce Their Intent To Combine In 2025
Law firm merger interest is at an 'all-time high' -- and it really shows. The post Two More Biglaw Firms Announce Their Intent To Combine In 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.Law firm merger interest is at an 'all-time high' -- and it really shows. The post Two...
Got a Process for Your Processes? Create Law Firm SOPs in 5 Easy Steps
Without written processes, even a routine task can take longer than it should. But the biggest downside? You won’t be able to delegate work quickly and effectively. The post Got a Process for Your Processes? Create Law Firm SOPs in 5 Easy Steps appeared first on...
Lawyers With Attention Deficit Disorder: A Problem or an Advantage?
Lawyers with attention deficit order may struggle with organization, sustained focus, procrastination, and deadlines due to the unique functioning of the ADD/ADHD brain. Here are a few tactics for dealing with common challenges. In my work as a psychologist, most...
Three Tips on How to be a Great Mentee
As a long-time mentor, I have had the privilege of mentoring hundreds of mentees. An experienced mentor provides guidance and support, helping mentees grow and develop. Some of these mentor relationships lasted only for a single 30-minute “pick-your-brain” session,...
Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Pretty Mad About How Awful The Technology Is At Their Firms
It's not like these firms can't afford to make the fixes needed.... The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Pretty Mad About How Awful The Technology Is At Their Firms appeared first on Above the Law.It's not like these firms can't afford to make the fixes needed.......
More Biglaw Merger Mania As Am Law 100 Firm Looks To Expand In The Pacific Northwest
Biglaw mergers are all the rage. The post More Biglaw Merger Mania As Am Law 100 Firm Looks To Expand In The Pacific Northwest appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw mergers are all the rage. The post More Biglaw Merger Mania As Am Law 100 Firm Looks To Expand In The...
‘New Racist’ Judge Kicked Off Bench For Racist Remarks About Black Americans
Maybe she'll use this setback to rebrand as Clarence Thomas's clerk! The post ‘New Racist’ Judge Kicked Off Bench For Racist Remarks About Black Americans appeared first on Above the Law.Maybe she'll use this setback to rebrand as Clarence Thomas's clerk! The post...
Donald Trump Disrespects His Lawyers RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEIR FACES
Trump lawyers get no respect... from Donald Trump. The post Donald Trump Disrespects His Lawyers RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEIR FACES appeared first on Above the Law.Trump lawyers get no respect... from Donald Trump. The post Donald Trump Disrespects His Lawyers RIGHT IN...
Biglaw Firm’s Managing Partner Passes Away After Battle Against Cancer
We here at Above the Law extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. The post Biglaw Firm’s Managing Partner Passes Away After Battle Against Cancer appeared first on Above the Law.We here at Above the Law extend our...
Appeals Court Extends Pauline Newman’s Suspension
Newman's lawyer described her suspensions as ‘unprecedented.’ The post Appeals Court Extends Pauline Newman’s Suspension appeared first on Above the Law.Newman's lawyer described her suspensions as ‘unprecedented.’ The post Appeals Court Extends Pauline Newman’s...
Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Going Hungry On The Job
Please, won't someone feed these poor, starving associates? The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Going Hungry On The Job appeared first on Above the Law.Please, won't someone feed these poor, starving associates? The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Going Hungry...
Overrated: AI Gets Fast Results. Underrated: AI Gets Results Lawyers Can Use Faster.
NetDocuments ndMAX speeds up the workflow... but in ways we don't talk about enough. The post Overrated: AI Gets Fast Results. Underrated: AI Gets Results Lawyers Can Use Faster. appeared first on Above the Law.NetDocuments ndMAX speeds up the workflow... but in ways...
The Supreme Court Made Bankruptcy Filings More Likely
Online sports betting is fun -- if you know your limits. The post The Supreme Court Made Bankruptcy Filings More Likely appeared first on Above the Law.Online sports betting is fun -- if you know your limits. The post The Supreme Court Made Bankruptcy Filings More...
Prepare For A Giant! — See Also
It Is Actually Happening!: Troutman Pepper Locke will be ringing in the new year! Not Very Unbiased Of You: Judge kicked off bench for calling all Black Americans lazy. Even Trump Doesn't Like His Lawyers: Must suck to represent a guy despite the blatant disrespect....
‘None of Us Are Doing Anything Alone’: Massachusetts Bar Association President Outlines Plans for Mentorship, Key Issues
"I think a lot of people come out of law school thinking they're going to change the world by the things that they do, and they think they can do it alone. The No. 1 thing that I've realized in the bar association is that none of us are doing anything alone," Victoria...
Yale Settles With More Than 150 Fertility Clinic Plaintiffs After Nurse Steals Fentanyl
"Today marks a significant step towards justice for the survivors," said Kelly Fitzpatrick, a partner at Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder. "This settlement acknowledges the pain and suffering endured and provides a path towards healing and closure." Hi there.The...
Joining Effort to Beat Down NLRB, Amazon Suit Calls Agency’s Administrative Process ‘Constitutional Infirmity’
The e-commerce giant's beef stems from an administrative injunction the NLRB filed against it in March 2022, about a week before workers at a Staten Island Amazon warehouse voted to unionize. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
The Week in Data Sept. 6: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on this week's data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including Law.com Pro Mid-Market's ranking of midsize firms by revenue. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Hogan Lovells and MoFo Partners to Headline Kamala Harris Fundraisers
Attorneys at Sidley, Sullivan & Cromwell, Cleary Gottlieb, Paul Weiss, among other big firms, are also playing a role in her fundraising this month. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
Longtime GC of Nation’s Sixth-Largest Bank to Retire
PNC Financial's Gregory Jordan is retiring as legal chief but will stay with the bank as vice chair, a role that will focus on advising the CEO and board. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Hope Mehlman Is Leaving Discover for Nation’s Biggest All-Digital Bank
Discover revealed late Friday that Mehlman was departing for a new job but didn't say what it was. A North Carolina company with a long history but a disruptive culture resolved that mystery Monday. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
Morning Docket: 09.09.24
* Biglaw's decision not to match Milbank's bonuses may speak to firm power in the lateral market. Or they could just be lazy and planning to make everyone whole in a month or two. [American Lawyer] * The antitrust showdown over Google's online advertising practices...
Short Seller Shifts From Taking On India To Taking On Our Future Robot Overlords
Or at least companies allegedly pretending to build said robot overlords. The post Short Seller Shifts From Taking On India To Taking On Our Future Robot Overlords appeared first on Above the Law.Or at least companies allegedly pretending to build said robot...
Get Ready For A Massive New Biglaw Firm In 2025
The Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merger is actually happening. The post Get Ready For A Massive New Biglaw Firm In 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.The Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merger is actually happening. The post Get Ready For A Massive New Biglaw Firm...
Kamala Harris, Code-Switching, And Being Alive
Do we really change words or dialects depending on the situation, or is this some kind of pandering? The post Kamala Harris, Code-Switching, And Being Alive appeared first on Above the Law.Do we really change words or dialects depending on the situation, or is this...
Ballard Spahr to Merge With Seattle’s Lane Powell
The tie-up will go into effect at the start of 2025, and the combined firm will have more than 750 attorneys in 18 U.S. offices. 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...
13 Tort Actions: Coast Guard Under Fire for Alleged Culture of Sexual Misconduct
"I know that there are many, many more survivors out there who experienced sexual assault at the Coast Guard Academy and my hope is that with the publicity ... other survivors will feel empowered to come forward and reach out to us," said Christine Dunn of Sanford...
The Misguided Appeal of the Aggressive Lawyer
Ivy Grey | Check yourself for rude, aggressive language 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 Lawyers.Objection! An aggressive legal writing style and public...
Jurden Announces 2025 Retirement, Capping 24 Years on Superior Court
Superior Court President Judge Jan Jurden, who has sat on the court since May 2001, is the first woman ever to lead the court, a role she was appointed to at the beginning of 2015. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Identifying and Articulating Your Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions While humility is incredibly important in business and law, it is equally important to identify and articulate what you do well — really well — in your practice. Those who can ascertain,...
The Law Schools Where Starting Salaries For Graduates Exceed Their Student Debt
Did your law school or alma mater make the cut? The post The Law Schools Where Starting Salaries For Graduates Exceed Their Student Debt appeared first on Above the Law.Did your law school or alma mater make the cut? The post The Law Schools Where Starting Salaries...
Trump And Musk Lawyer Reminds Any Kremlin-Backed MAGA Assets To Stop Talking Without An Attorney
Hire a lawyer before talking to law enforcement... but also make sure it's a lawyer who isn't going to make matters worse. The post Trump And Musk Lawyer Reminds Any Kremlin-Backed MAGA Assets To Stop Talking Without An Attorney appeared first on Above the Law.Hire a...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw: Surprisingly ‘Not Full Of Jackasses’
If you were expecting everyone at your Biglaw firm to be a huge jerk, you may be in for a surprise. The post Biglaw: Surprisingly ‘Not Full Of Jackasses’ appeared first on Above the Law.If you were expecting everyone at your Biglaw firm to be a huge jerk, you may be...
Trump Skates On September Sentencing Date. And Everything Else.
Yeah, there's a two-tiered system of justice. Just not in the way he thinks The post Trump Skates On September Sentencing Date. And Everything Else. appeared first on Above the Law.Yeah, there's a two-tiered system of justice. Just not in the way he thinks The post...
Searching For The Best Opinions: Text Analyses From The 2023/2024 SCOTUS Term
Who is the top-ranking justice from this past term? The post Searching For The Best Opinions: Text Analyses From The 2023/2024 SCOTUS Term appeared first on Above the Law.Who is the top-ranking justice from this past term? The post Searching For The Best Opinions:...
Stat(s) Of The Week: AI’s Workforce Impact So Far
Service firms share their plans to train, lay off, or hire. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: AI’s Workforce Impact So Far appeared first on Above the Law.Service firms share their plans to train, lay off, or hire. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: AI’s Workforce Impact So...
HP Doesn’t Care Mike Lynch Is Dead, Still Wants $4 Billion Of His Money
Although it might admit the continuing litigation has dulled a bit of the schadenfreude. The post HP Doesn’t Care Mike Lynch Is Dead, Still Wants $4 Billion Of His Money appeared first on Above the Law.Although it might admit the continuing litigation has dulled a bit...
Associates Are No Longer Feeling This Biglaw Firm
What a difference a year makes. The post Associates Are No Longer Feeling This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.What a difference a year makes. The post Associates Are No Longer Feeling This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
More Trump Supporters Angry About Accurate Descriptions — See Also
Trump-Focused Con Law Class Shocks Student: The shock would have been abated if they actually knew what they were talking about. Sometimes Integration Means Goodbye: A&O Shearman merger comes with partner and associate departures. Trump's People Switch From Back...
Covington Hit With Crypto Inventor’s Legal Malpractice Suit Seeking $100M
Steven Nerayoff claims Covington's Alan Vinegrad advised him not to share exculpatory information with prosecutors. A Covington spokesperson said "the lawsuit lacks merit." A crypto inventor has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against Covington & Burling,...
Law Firm Leaders See Rapid Movement by Laterals as Red Flag
"I think the businesses have to pay attention and hire people that they think are going to be a good, long-term investment and pass on those who seem to be moving further on self- and short-term gain," said John Hall of Hall Booth Smith. Law firms’ hiring...
Precedential & Pro Bono: Maslon’s Erica Holzer Defeats Sperm Donor’s Paternity Suit
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Maslon partner Erica A. Holzer breaks down how she leveraged existing law to secure an appellate reversal of a paternity suit launched by a known sperm donor against a pair of same-sex parents. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Procopio Cory Managing Partner John Alessio Dies at 55
Alessio was first elected chair of the San Diego-based litigation firm in 2017. Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch managing partner John D. Alessio, 55, died on Tuesday following a five-year battle against cancer, the firm announced Friday.Alessio was a...
Associate Bonuses Build ‘Morale,’ but Does Management Have More Leverage Now?
"I'd be delighted if other firms wanted us to pay more than anyone else, but I don't suspect that will be the case," said Milbank's chair. Other Big Law firms haven’t matched Milbank’s summer bonuses for associates, even as Labor Day has come and gone. That’s...
Bristol Myers Urges Dismissal of $6.4 Billion Lawsuit, Arguing Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Bristol Myers Squibb counsel from DLA Piper told U.S. District Court Judge Jesse Furman on Friday that the UMB Bank NA had no standing to sue -- claiming the bank was not properly appointed as successor trustee. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
Judge Pauses Landmark $2.75B NCAA Settlement Proposal, Parties to Hash Out More Details
"This provision was carefully negotiated. It is a central part of the deal, and without it, I am not sure there will be a settlement to submit," Rakesh Kilaru, a partner with Wilkinson Stekloff and counsel to the NCAA, said. A landmark $2.75 billion NCAA...
DEI Leadership: Unlocking Unique Value
"DEI leaders lead the charge on workplace innovation that amplifies the contributions and progression of those in both underrepresented and overrepresented communities," writes Kimberly Hulsey. The diversity, equity, and leadership (DEI) practice has been in the...
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital...
‘Ad Network Monopoly’?: YouTube CEO May Testify at Google’s Second Antitrust Bench Trial
U.S. District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema denied Google's motion to exclude lay opinion testimony from its advertising antitrust bench trial. This includes testimony from Andrew Casale, president and CEO of Index Exchange, and testimony from Benneaser "Ben" John, vice...
Be Careful What You Stip For: ‘Liggett v. Lewitt Realty LLC’
The ruling from New York's highest state court, although straightforward on its face, has important implications for both long-existing settlement agreements and when considering drafting future agreements settling disputes in the context of the Rent Stabilization...
Recession Fears Cloud Outlook for In-House Hiring
"It is too difficult for anyone to predict the outcome for the year, but we are optimistic that there will be a place for business-minded lawyers with high emotional intelligence." said John Gilmore, co-founder of BarkerGilmore. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Federal Judge Greenlights Birkenstock’s Claims Against ‘Knock-Off’ White Mountain Sandals, Clogs
While the court has found Birkenstock has met its burden from the pleading standpoint in the early stages of the litigation, the defendants say Birkenstock won't be able to prove its case on the merits, said White Mountain's New York-based attorney Edmund J. Ferdinand...
With Locke Lord, Troutman Pepper Merger OK’d, Firms Have Much to Decide Before January Launch
While Locke Lord and Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders are set to merge on Jan. 1, 2025, firm leaders remain focused on finishing 2024 strong. With Locke Lord and Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders set to combine on Jan. 1, 2025, leaders of the firms will focus...
Sentencing Delayed in Trump’s New York Criminal Case Until After Election
"The Court is a fair, impartial, and apolitical institution," Acting Justice Juan Merchan said in his decision to reset sentencing for Nov. 26. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
Adobe Sign 101: Unlocking the Power of Adobe e-Signatures
Danielle DavisRoe | Acrobat Sign, Adobe’s competitor to DocuSign, is included with Adobe Acrobat licensing. The post Adobe Sign 101: Unlocking the Power of Adobe e-Signatures appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.If you use Adobe Acrobat,...
Thanks So Much To Our Advertisers
We really enjoy working with you. The post Thanks So Much To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.We really enjoy working with you. The post Thanks So Much To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.
The Old Normal Is The New Downgrade — See Also
You Used To Work Like This?!: Midlevels return to the firm life COVID put an end to. Getting Revenge For Revenge Porn: This law firm is stepping up to stop it. Partner Gambles Away Client's Funds: That's one of the risks you never take. About That Merger...: Troutman...
Families of Plane Crash Victims Cleared to Proceed in Negligence Suit Against Flight Training Group
"Yes, the crash occurred in Cuba. But the alleged conduct that allegedly caused the injury—Global One's alleged negligent training and instruction—happened in Florida. Moreover, Global One is incorporated in and has its principal place of business in Florida. The...
A Roadmap for a Curated Career
A curated career is not a happy accident or a lucky break — it's the result of deliberate actions and choices that align with one's personal values. It’s no debate that the legal profession is plagued with long-suffering professionals who are stressed,...
Paul Weiss Partner Gets Thrown in Political Spotlight as Antitrust Trial and Debate Near
In interviews, several ethics and political science experts dismissed "conflict" concerns by GOP critics, even if Karen Dunn's dual role may pose as a "perception problem." Karen Dunn, a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, has been in the...
The Law Firm Disrupted: Firms Should ‘Partner’ With Newcomers in Legal Services, Not ‘Stiff Arm’ Them
James Turoff, the GC at Hershey Company, shares observations from the in-house side on a rapidly evolving legal services marketplace. Welcome to the Law Firm Disrupted, a briefing from Law.com editor Dan Packel that surveys new competitive pressures on law firms...
Did Johnson & Johnson’s Proposed $8B Talc Bankruptcy Plan Just Jump to $9.1B?
More than a decade after taking on Johnson & Johnson with the first trial linking baby powder to ovarian cancer, attorney Allen Smith on Wednesday signed off on a proposed bankruptcy plan after negotiating for an additional $1 billion. More than a decade...
Midlevel Biglaw Associates Aren’t Too Keen To ‘Return To Pre-Pandemic Norms’ Because They’ve Never Experienced Them Before
Are pandemic-era midlevels satisfied with Biglaw's culture? The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Aren’t Too Keen To ‘Return To Pre-Pandemic Norms’ Because They’ve Never Experienced Them Before appeared first on Above the Law.Are pandemic-era midlevels satisfied with...
Identifying Your Firm’s Top Business Priorities [Sponsored]
A new report sheds light on the business and technical goals of small law firms. The post Identifying Your Firm’s Top Business Priorities appeared first on Above the Law.A new report sheds light on the business and technical goals of small law firms. The post...
Biglaw Firm’s Mission To End Revenge Porn
The firm has billed 28,000 hours to the cause -- and counting! The post Biglaw Firm’s Mission To End Revenge Porn appeared first on Above the Law.The firm has billed 28,000 hours to the cause -- and counting! The post Biglaw Firm’s Mission To End Revenge Porn appeared...
Law Firm’s Founding Partner Allegedly Gambled Away Client Funds At Nearby Casino
Fiduciary duties and gambling don't mix well. The post Law Firm’s Founding Partner Allegedly Gambled Away Client Funds At Nearby Casino appeared first on Above the Law.Fiduciary duties and gambling don't mix well. The post Law Firm’s Founding Partner Allegedly Gambled...
Client Conflicts Threaten Potential New Billion+ Dollar Biglaw Firm
Not everyone is happy about the potential Troutman Locke firm. The post Client Conflicts Threaten Potential New Billion+ Dollar Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.Not everyone is happy about the potential Troutman Locke firm. The post Client Conflicts...
Biglaw Firm’s New Program: Work From Home… Save The World
Firm turns work from home lemons into client-enticing lemonade. The post Biglaw Firm’s New Program: Work From Home… Save The World appeared first on Above the Law.Firm turns work from home lemons into client-enticing lemonade. The post Biglaw Firm’s New Program: Work...
Sonia Sotomayor’s Most Meaningful Achievement Isn’t Her Legal Career
Justice Sotomayor surely won't be dissenting to the musical adaptation of her New York Times bestseller children's book. The post Sonia Sotomayor’s Most Meaningful Achievement Isn’t Her Legal Career appeared first on Above the Law.Justice Sotomayor surely won't be...
Trump’s Lawyers File Batshit Motion To Second Circuit In Desperate Plea To Escape From New York
What is even happening here??? The post Trump’s Lawyers File Batshit Motion To Second Circuit In Desperate Plea To Escape From New York appeared first on Above the Law.What is even happening here??? The post Trump’s Lawyers File Batshit Motion To Second Circuit In...
The Biglaw Firm Cornering The Lateral Partner Market
The firm is building out their bench of partners. The post The Biglaw Firm Cornering The Lateral Partner Market appeared first on Above the Law.The firm is building out their bench of partners. The post The Biglaw Firm Cornering The Lateral Partner Market appeared...
Ninth Circuit Judges Sick And Tired Of Unqualified Trump Judge’s Spamming The Record With Irrelevant Screeds
This is a deeply unserious jurist. The post Ninth Circuit Judges Sick And Tired Of Unqualified Trump Judge’s Spamming The Record With Irrelevant Screeds appeared first on Above the Law.This is a deeply unserious jurist. The post Ninth Circuit Judges Sick And Tired Of...
International Crypto Bank Faces New York Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit
"It was a cutting-edge bank and should have been a great success, but the CEO misrepresented the financials and allegedly stole the money," said Jeffrey W. Gutchess, a partner at AXS Law Group. An international cryptocurrency bank has been hit with a securities...
In Ironic Twist, Watchdog EEOC Accused of Workplace Discrimination
A veteran staffer accused the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of passing her over for promotion in favor of a male subordinate with substantially less experience. The tables are turned in a suit filed in New Orleans by a longtime employee of the Equal...
Judge Sends City of Fort Lauderdale to Trial Over Alleged Police Misconduct in Protest Shooting
A U.S. District Judge in Miami issued an order allowing the case involving Latoya Ratlieff, who was shot in the face with a rubber bullet by a Fort Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Hold On, I’m Suing: Artists’ Protests over the Trump Campaign’s Use of Their Music
When artists do take action over political-campaign usage, it's usually in the form of a cease-and-desist letter sent to a candidate's representatives. In some instances, artists file lawsuits, but to date there's been just a smattering of notable court decisions....
‘My Lyft Ride Has Come to an End’: GC-Turned-President Kristin Sverchek Helped Build Ride-Hailing Pioneer
"Kristin helped pour the foundation the entire ride-share industry rests upon," CEO David Risher said. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in...
Berkeley Law Taps Big Tech, Law Firms and ACLU to Design New AI LLM Program
Berkeley Law's newly launched AI-focused master of laws degree program will address the emerging technology's impact on law, policy and regulation. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Illinois Appellate Court Rejects Law Firm’s Reliance on Arbitration Provision, Clearing the Way for Malpractice Action
"The arbitration provision at issue here was drafted by defendants and was never discussed with plaintiff. While defendants discussed several of the other material terms of the attorney-client agreement with plaintiff—such as the amount of the fee, the nature of a...
Mindset Shift: Building a Thriving Legal Business
Molly McGrath | Control your thoughts and you control your destiny. A law firm leader’s role is to find and develop top talent. This mindset shift helps you see people more clearly and make better decisions. The post Mindset Shift: Building a Thriving Legal Business...
Faegre Drinker Snags Buchanan COO, Aims to Advance in AI Efforts
"My ears are in listening mode right now," Nolan Kurtz said. "The best thing is to come in and actively listen to the partners, our lawyers, our consultants, our operations professionals and really learn from them." After 17 years at Buchanan Ingersoll &...
California DOJ Fines Robinhood $3.9M in First-Ever Crypto Enforcement Action
The company, which also is facing a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission inquiry, finds itself in regulators' crosshairs despite legal chief Dan Gallagher's pledge to improve the company's compliance culture and work collaboratively with regulators. Hi...
The Best Way To Woo A New General Counsel Is With Gigantic Piles Of Money
Top in-house lawyers are expecting huge signing bonuses these days. The post The Best Way To Woo A New General Counsel Is With Gigantic Piles Of Money appeared first on Above the Law.Top in-house lawyers are expecting huge signing bonuses these days. The post The Best...
Trump Stumbles Out Of One Federal Court And Into Another
Grandpa Simpson dot gif. The post Trump Stumbles Out Of One Federal Court And Into Another appeared first on Above the Law.Grandpa Simpson dot gif. The post Trump Stumbles Out Of One Federal Court And Into Another appeared first on Above the Law.
Harnessing The F1 Score: A Guide For Product Counsel In Advising AI Product Teams
The F1 Score is so much more than just a statistical measure. The post Harnessing The F1 Score: A Guide For Product Counsel In Advising AI Product Teams appeared first on Above the Law.The F1 Score is so much more than just a statistical measure. The post Harnessing...
Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli On Wrong Side Of Preliminary Injunction
A one-of-a-kind album is at the center of the legal squabble. The post Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli On Wrong Side Of Preliminary Injunction appeared first on Above the Law.A one-of-a-kind album is at the center of the legal squabble. The post Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli On...
New Law School Ranking Has Dropped Yale From #1 Spot — See Also
Not A Far Fall, But It Still Counts!: See where your school ranks on the list. So Much For Diversity: This Chicago Bears settlement doesn't bode well for equity. You Aren't The Only One Hating Biglaw: Justice Jackson shares challenge of juggling motherhood with...
‘Very Arrogant’: Lenders and Lawyers Say Tom Girardi Bragged, Bullied Them
"What was found in that courtroom, and what a jury found, is what I felt five years ago when I first encountered Tom Girardi," attorney Leslie D. Corwin of Duane Morris told Law.com. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
King & Spalding Broadens Finance Practice With London Funds Hires From Cadwalader
"It's not something we were doing before. It was a whole piece of the market that we really weren't doing until this group joined us," said Carolyn Alford, co-leader of the firm's finance and restructuring practice group. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Johnson & Johnson Must Pay $1B in Damages for Surgical Robotics Contract Breaches, Fraud
The opinion is a win for Ross Aronstam & Moritz and Selendy Gay attorneys who represented a shareholder group. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...
Investor Claims Virgin Galactic Put Billionaire Space Race Over Safety, Netting Branson $1B
The lawsuit alleges that Branson made over $1.1 billion by selling Virgin Galactic shares at a price artificially inflated by safety issues not being publicly known. A Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. shareholder has claimed in the Court of Chancery that founder...
Opposing Counsel Found Noncompliant as Winston & Strawn Triumphs
U.S. District Judge Sam Lindsay ruled BHI Energy's damages were based on calculations that were too speculative to comply with federal court rules. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas dismissed with prejudice on a summary judgment motion a...
Plaintiff Who Hasn’t Paid Legal Bills Can’t Pursue Equitable Relief in Malpractice Claim, Judge Rules
"The overarching flaw in plaintiff's case is that her breach of contract claim is premised upon a contract she alleges [...] is itself hopelessly flawed," the judge wrote. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
NY Top Court Asked to Eliminate Financial Barrier for Corporations to Dispute Tax Bills
Appellate lawyers from Harris Beach say that this pre-payment requirement is unfair to corporations , and they're asking the New York Court of Appeals to accept the case, and then declare the legislative requirement unconstitutional. Premium SubscriptionWith...
This Lawyer Just Overturned an Election—Again
"This is a big win for the candidates and the voters, both of whom deserve fair elections," said prevailing petitioner counsel Jake Evans of Greenberg Traurig in Atlanta. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
A Federal Judge Struck Down FTC’s Ban On Noncompetes. What Does This Mean For Healthcare?
A federal judge recently blocked the FTC's ban on noncompetes. The decision has important implications for healthcare. The post A Federal Judge Struck Down FTC’s Ban On Noncompetes. What Does This Mean For Healthcare? appeared first on Above the Law.A decision on the...