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Who Rules The Courts? An ATL Infographic

Who Rules The Courts? An ATL Infographic

It’s Shark Week, which means it’s time to dive into our data for another undersea infographic.   This year, our depiction of the denizens of the deep features the law schools that have produced the most federal judges.* *Headcount reflects the number of sitting...

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Was That Davis Polk Associate Asking For It?

Was That Davis Polk Associate Asking For It?

Ed. note: Please welcome Vivia Chen back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, “The Ex-Careerist,” here. I HAVE MIXED FEELINGS about Ryan Powers, the second-year associate who was fired by Wall Street law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell. Though he’s...

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Reading Trump’s Mind: The Epstein Files

Reading Trump’s Mind: The Epstein Files

What was Donald Trump thinking about the Jeffrey Epstein files? Maybe this: It’s the middle of 2024, and the Epstein files are important to my presidential campaign. My base thinks the files will prove that Democratic pedophiles run the country. I’m supposed to...

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Eversheds Sutherland Opens Silicon Valley Office

Eversheds Sutherland Opens Silicon Valley Office

Baker McKenzie North America trade secret practice chair Bradford Newman joins the firm to lead the Northern California outpost.       Baker McKenzie North America trade secret practice chair Bradford Newman joins the firm to lead the Northern California...

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Eversheds Sutherland Opens Silicon Valley Office

Eversheds Sutherland Opens Silicon Valley Office

Baker McKenzie North America trade-secrets practice chair Bradford Newman joins the firm to lead the Northern California outpost.       Baker McKenzie North America trade-secrets practice chair Bradford Newman joins the firm to lead the Northern California...

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Morning Docket: 07.22.25

Morning Docket: 07.22.25

* DOJ trying to unseal Epstein grand jury records knowing those won’t add anything but hoping it sounds official enough to get their own followers off their backs. [New York Law Journal] * John Roberts is responsible for every bit of this. [The Atlantic] * Breonna...

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More Money, More Law Clerks! — See Also

More Money, More Law Clerks! — See Also

Latham & Watkins Is Bumping Up Their Clerk Compensation: Check out the new numbers here! Shon Hopwood Convicted In Domestic Violence Case: He could be facing several more years behind bars. There Goes Another Litigation Partner!: Goodbye A&O Shearman, hello...

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SCOTUS to Clarify Rules for Litigating Across State Lines

SCOTUS to Clarify Rules for Litigating Across State Lines

The current makeup of the court is well-known for its stark division between liberals and conservatives, but attorney Matthew Haverstick thinks that dynamic won't play out in the New Jersey Transit case. "I think the issue is less about personal injury and more about...

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Whither The Law Librarian?

I’m attending the American Association of Law Librarians (AALL) Conference this week in Portland, Oregon. It’s one of my favorite conferences. Law librarians are, as a group, friendly, unassuming, and knowledgeable, as I have discussed before. I couldn’t help but...

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Take Our Law Department Compensation Survey!

Take Our Law Department Compensation Survey!

Above the Law has tracked corporate counsel pay for many years in our annual In-House Compensation Report.  This year, for the first time, we are expanding our coverage to include compensation for legal operations professionals as well. If you work in-house as an...

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Morning Docket: 07.21.25

* Trump slaps Rupert Murdoch with $10B suit. Or more accurately “SLAPPs.” [CNBC] * Ohio considers dropping requirement that lawyers come from ABA accredited law schools. [Reuters] * Kirkland’s business world COO a sign of the times. [American Lawyer] * Court calls...

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If You Want To See A *Really* Evil Judge In Action…

If You Want To See A *Really* Evil Judge In Action…

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What Disney film features a judge as the primary villain? Hint: Christopher Lloyd played the character and has said overtly evil characters, like this one, are “fun to play.” In the climax of the film,...

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Trump Sues Wall Street Journal in Miami Court

Trump Sues Wall Street Journal in Miami Court

The president's attorney is Miami lawyer Alejandro “Alex Brito of Brito Law, who negotiated a $15 million settlement with ABC News on Trump's behalf.       The president's attorney is Miami lawyer Alejandro “Alex Brito of Brito Law, who negotiated a $15 million...

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Trump Sues Wall Street Journal in Miami Court

Trump Sues Wall Street Journal in Miami Court

The president's attorney is Miami lawyer Alejandro “Alex Brito of Brito Law, who negotiated a $15 million settlement with ABC News on Trump's behalf.       The president's attorney is Miami lawyer Alejandro “Alex Brito of Brito Law, who negotiated a $15 million...

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Denied: Judge Refuses to Step Down From X Corp. Case

Denied: Judge Refuses to Step Down From X Corp. Case

A man suing X Corp. for $70 million for allegedly violating his civil rights asked the judge recuse himself from the case, but the judged denied his motion.       A man suing X Corp. for $70 million for allegedly violating his civil rights asked the judge recuse...

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Denied: Judge Refuses to Step Down From X Corp. Case

Denied: Judge Refuses to Step Down From X Corp. Case

A man suing X Corp. for $70 million for allegedly violating his civil rights asked the judge recuse himself from the case, but the judged denied his motion.       A man suing X Corp. for $70 million for allegedly violating his civil rights asked the judge recuse...

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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Trump administration signals it is bypassing Wisconsin’s senators in key...

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More Law Firms Should Allow Remote August Policies

More Law Firms Should Allow Remote August Policies

Most lawyers would agree that August is a pretty slow time for the legal profession. Along with the end of the calendar year in December, August is when lawyers are most likely to take extended vacations. Some law firms over the years have permitted staff to work...

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OptumRx Sued Over Weight-Loss Drug Approvals

OptumRx Sued Over Weight-Loss Drug Approvals

Optum was accused of approving claims that were not covered under the union's benefits plan.       Optum was accused of approving claims that were not covered under the union's benefits plan.       

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OptumRx Sued Over Weight-Loss Drug Approvals

OptumRx Sued Over Weight-Loss Drug Approvals

Optum was accused of approving claims that were not covered under the union's benefits plan.       Optum was accused of approving claims that were not covered under the union's benefits plan.       

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What Will Antitrust Look Like Under Trump 2.0?

What Will Antitrust Look Like Under Trump 2.0?

If you step back far enough, you might be able to see some compatibility between a Trump presidency and strong antitrust policy. Gotta lower those egg prices somehow, right? But as you get closer, his affinity for deregulation and putting big business at the front row...

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