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New Law School Ranking Offers Fresh Twist On The T14 — And Yale Is No Longer #1
Check out the latest Top 50 law school ranking here. Which school is now in first place? The post New Law School Ranking Offers Fresh Twist On The T14 — And Yale Is No Longer #1 appeared first on Above the Law.Check out the latest Top 50 law school ranking here. Which...
Biglaw Associates: What Do You Really Think Of Your Firm? [Sponsored]
Are you loving it? Leaving it? Grudgingly staying the course? Please share your thoughts in this (always) brief and anonymous survey. The post Biglaw Associates: What Do You Really Think Of Your Firm? appeared first on Above the Law.Are you loving it? Leaving it?...
Ketanji Brown Jackson Hated Working In Biglaw As Much As You Do
Biglaw: 'stuff of nightmares.' The post Ketanji Brown Jackson Hated Working In Biglaw As Much As You Do appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw: 'stuff of nightmares.' The post Ketanji Brown Jackson Hated Working In Biglaw As Much As You Do appeared first on Above the...
Law Firm Donates School Supplies To Elementary School
There are more ways to give back than with pro bono hours! The post Law Firm Donates School Supplies To Elementary School appeared first on Above the Law.There are more ways to give back than with pro bono hours! The post Law Firm Donates School Supplies To Elementary...
How Your Firm Can Onboard AI-Powered Research [Sponsored]
This free checklist from our friends at LexisNexis draws directly on empirical research and real-world lessons. The post How Your Firm Can Onboard AI-Powered Research appeared first on Above the Law.This free checklist from our friends at LexisNexis draws directly on...
In-House Counsel: Take Part In Our New And Improved Compensation Report!
ATL columnist Olga Mack will be guiding you through the results. The post In-House Counsel: Take Part In Our New And Improved Compensation Report! appeared first on Above the Law.ATL columnist Olga Mack will be guiding you through the results. The post In-House...
Ginni Thomas Really REALLY Doesn’t Want Any Supreme Court Reform
File this under 'unsurprising bullsh*t.' The post Ginni Thomas Really REALLY Doesn’t Want Any Supreme Court Reform appeared first on Above the Law.File this under 'unsurprising bullsh*t.' The post Ginni Thomas Really REALLY Doesn’t Want Any Supreme Court Reform...
Trump Judge Very Sad About Being Called ‘Trump Judge’ When He Does Stuff Only Trump Judges Do
Judge strikes down Illinois law banning concealed weapons from public transit as unconstitutional... but he would prefer you not mention how he got that job. The post Trump Judge Very Sad About Being Called ‘Trump Judge’ When He Does Stuff Only Trump Judges Do...
Got A Scholarship For Women? Prepare For Trouble.
Nice diversity fellowship for minorities or women you got there. Sure would be a shame if a white male applied. The post Got A Scholarship For Women? Prepare For Trouble. appeared first on Above the Law.Nice diversity fellowship for minorities or women you got there....
Several Wall Street Law Firms See Work From SEC’s Latest Enforcement Actions
Moody's Investors Service, which agreed to pay a $20 million civil penalty, turned to S&C partner Stephen Ehrenberg. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
As Dechert Withdraws From Chicago, Shook Hardy Scoops Up White-Collar Leader
Andrew Boutros has longstanding relationships with clients in the telecommunications, food and beverage, engineering and government contracting industries, he said. Two months after Dechert confirmed it was shuttering its Chicago outpost, Andrew Boutros, who was...
In-House Moves of Month: FedEx, Target Pass the Torch
Declaring he "found retirement boring," former Geico legal chief Seth Ingall returned to the game, becoming chief legal officer of the Crash Champions chain of body shops. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
Some Lawyers Using Venmo Are Exposing Confidential Client Information — and they May Not Even Know It
Multiple lawyers who are using the payments app Venmo in their law practices are exposing client information to the public — and they may not even know it. These accounts expose client names and sometimes other details, such as payment amounts, the nature of the...
How I Made Law Firm Leadership: ‘Learn to Be Both Comfortable and Confident in Your Decisions,’ Says Anthony Froio of Robins Kaplan
"Respect the past and make careful but decisive change to improve all aspects of your firm. And lastly, learn to be both comfortable and confident in your decisions, especially when it comes to saying no." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Delaware’s Highest Court Takes Up Zantac Expert Appeal, Will Convicted Tom Girardi Go to Prison?
The Delaware Supreme Court has agreed to take up an appeal of a May 31 ruling that allowed 10 plaintiffs' experts into thousands of Zantac lawsuits. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Strengthening Client Relationships: The Power of Q4 Meetings
Jay Harrington | One great way to add value for business clients is having a Q4 “off the clock” meeting to discuss the coming year. The post Strengthening Client Relationships: The Power of Q4 Meetings appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Elon Musk Would Rather Have Twitter Shut Down Than Take The Smallest Amount Of Responsibility
Looks like the Earth is finally deciding! The post Elon Musk Would Rather Have Twitter Shut Down Than Take The Smallest Amount Of Responsibility appeared first on Above the Law.Looks like the Earth is finally deciding! The post Elon Musk Would Rather Have Twitter Shut...
AI And Cybersecurity: Now Inseparable
AI will never fully replace security professionals – good cybersecurity requires creative human problem-solving. The post AI And Cybersecurity: Now Inseparable appeared first on Above the Law.AI will never fully replace security professionals – good cybersecurity...
Judge Shuts Down Donald Trump’s Dance Party
Bizarre high school reunion argument couldn't salvage copyright case. The post Judge Shuts Down Donald Trump’s Dance Party appeared first on Above the Law.Bizarre high school reunion argument couldn't salvage copyright case. The post Judge Shuts Down Donald Trump’s...
Ketanji Brown Jackson Doesn’t ‘Have Any Problem’ With A Supreme Court Ethics Code
'I follow the rules, whatever they are, with respect to ethical obligations,' Justice Jackson said. The post Ketanji Brown Jackson Doesn’t ‘Have Any Problem’ With A Supreme Court Ethics Code appeared first on Above the Law.'I follow the rules, whatever they are, with...
Trump Files Hail Mary Motion Demanding Federal Judge Cancel NY Case
It's a bold strategy, Cotton. The post Trump Files Hail Mary Motion Demanding Federal Judge Cancel NY Case appeared first on Above the Law.It's a bold strategy, Cotton. The post Trump Files Hail Mary Motion Demanding Federal Judge Cancel NY Case appeared first on...
Ketanji Brown Jackson Launches Book Tour For Memoir Titled ‘Lovely One’
She's already sold out several shows! The post Ketanji Brown Jackson Launches Book Tour For Memoir Titled ‘Lovely One’ appeared first on Above the Law.She's already sold out several shows! The post Ketanji Brown Jackson Launches Book Tour For Memoir Titled ‘Lovely...
Biglaw Firm Pushes Out The Boat With Hiring Blitz
The strategy is paying off. The post Biglaw Firm Pushes Out The Boat With Hiring Blitz appeared first on Above the Law.The strategy is paying off. The post Biglaw Firm Pushes Out The Boat With Hiring Blitz appeared first on Above the Law.
Readiness 2.0: What Does ‘Readiness’ Mean In 2024 And Beyond?
The criteria that will define successful legal ops teams. The post Readiness 2.0: What Does ‘Readiness’ Mean In 2024 And Beyond? appeared first on Above the Law.The criteria that will define successful legal ops teams. The post Readiness 2.0: What Does ‘Readiness’...
General Counsel Really Can Take In Some Big Bucks
This company knows the value of a good lawyer. The post General Counsel Really Can Take In Some Big Bucks appeared first on Above the Law.This company knows the value of a good lawyer. The post General Counsel Really Can Take In Some Big Bucks appeared first on Above...
The Very Best Of The Mid! — See Also
See The Midsized Firms That Come Out On Top: Yours might be on the list! Justice Jackson Is On Tour!: Grab a copy of "Lovely One" before they're out of stock! Feel Like Twitter Has Been Quiet Lately?: There should be about 20M fewer people using it after Musk's...
Court Orders Martin Shrekli to Hand Over Wu-Tang Album in Misappropriation Case
U.S. District Judge Pamela Chen of the Eastern District of New York issued a preliminary injunction against Shkreli preventing him from streaming or disseminating copies of the one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album he forfeited as part of his criminal fraud conviction in...
Greenberg Traurig’s Strategy to Recover $4M in Malicious Email Spoofing Attack
"This will be important for people to look at because I think it will be one of those test cases in the blockchain space," said Dr. Tonya M. Evans, a tenured law professor at Penn State Dickinson Law. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
In Rare Win, Ancestry.com Beats Back Publicity Claims Over Yearbook Photos
On Aug. 27, U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus granted summary judgment after concluding that Ancestry.com hadn't used plaintiff John Wilson's photos for a commercial purpose. As kids return to schools throughout the country, Ancestry.com won a potentially...
Holland & Knight Hires Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer From EY
Patrick O'Connor spent over 18 years at the Big Four firm, most recently advising companies on their financial reputations. 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...
$43.5M Med Mal Verdict for Ex-Eagles Team Captain Withstands Appellate Challenge
"Putting a price tag on a dream is not an easy task. In the instant case the jury considered the evidence presented to reach their verdict and it does not shock the conscience where plaintiff went from a dream job in the NFL to a lifetime of pain and disability...
Tegna Legal Chief Ousted Just 9 Months After Taking Post
Lauren Fisher's exit as chief legal officer comes on the heels of Tegna replacing the CEO who had hired her for the role. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Orrick Associate’s 1st Oral Argument Ended in Precedent-Setting Win for Veterans
"The greatest gift you can give yourself when you're up at that lectern is those hours that you've put in in advance," Jonas Wang advised fellow attorneys preparing for their first oral argument. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
Judge Extinguishes Suit Seeking Ban on Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos
"[T]here is a difference between an individual having the freedom to pursue and obtain safety and happiness and the state having an obligation to guarantee the safety and happiness of its citizens," Christopher Porrino, an attorney for the Casino Association of New...
Paul Weiss Adds Fried Frank Partner as Head of Fund Finance Group
Flora Go spent her entire legal career at Fried Frank, reaching partner in 2022. Flora Go, a funds partner with deep experience in working with private equity firms, has left Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson to join Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton...
Law Practice Management Platform Centerbase Now Automatically Captures Time Spent Working in Microsoft Word and Outlook
For some lawyers, tracking time is so tedious and onerous that they leave their law firms for jobs where hourly billing is not required, such as working inhouse at a corporation. Even apart from the tedium, time tracking is often incomplete and inaccurate, failing to...
2024 GC Pay Report: Signing Bonuses Swell in Size as Companies Shy Away From Internal Hires
"If you have to throw millions of dollars at somebody before they start work, and then they start work and it doesn't work out, you are up the creek because you've paid them a lot of money," legal department consultant Jason Winmill said. "Sunk costs are exactly...
Womble Bond Dickinson, McCarter & English Net a Quarter of Requested $4.78M Fees Following $14.7M False Advertising Win
The jury's split decision—finding for defendants as to trademark and fair use, for plaintiff as to UDTPA and the Lanham Act, and for one defendant but against another as to copyright—is a strong indicator that plaintiff's claims were not as 'inextricably interwoven'...
Tensions Ripple Through Partnerships As Law Firm Culture Shifts to Bottom Line Focus
"When partners see their peers are being treated that way by leadership, it typically results in less loyalty across the board," noted one recruiter about the effects of de-equitizations. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent...
Lawyers’ Note-Taking Habits: Analog Attorney Survey Results
Recently, Attorney at Work asked readers to share their note-taking habits and favorite note-taking tools. Read on for the results. The post Lawyers’ Note-Taking Habits: Analog Attorney Survey Results appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
In Judge Albright’s Court, Susman Godfrey Secures $65.7M Patent Infringement Jury Verdict Against Cisco Systems
Paltalk filed suit in 2021 based on infringement of a single patent, '858 Patent, which relates to hybrid audio servers. Paltalk alleged Cisco infringed on the patent with its Webex products. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Nobody Is Buying It O’Connor — See Also
It's All Connected: Not sure why O'Connor would recuse from Tesla and not from here. You're Giving Yale A Bad Name: These are the folks ruining the prestige for everyone else. Who Is At The Top Of The High Nine?: Find out how the justices rank against each other. What...
Buy-Now-Pay-Later Company Affirm Hit With Data Breach Class Action After Cyberattack on Banking Partner
According to the suit, Evolve confirmed on June 25 that it had been breached by a "known cybercriminal organization" that published its clients' data on the dark web. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements Remains Status Quo, For Now
In January 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a sweeping rule that would effectively ban the use of non-compete agreements across the United States, subject to a few very limited exceptions. Non-compete clauses, which prevent employees from working for...
Which Justice Writes the Most Important Decisions on the Supreme Court?
A deep dive into the justice getting the biggest cases. The post Which Justice Writes the Most Important Decisions on the Supreme Court? appeared first on Above the Law.Chief Justice John Roberts heralded the significance of one of the biggest cases from last...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Do Legal Ops Professionals Need A Law Degree?
Whether a JD is a help or a hindrance is the subject of a LinkedIn debate. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Do Legal Ops Professionals Need A Law Degree? appeared first on Above the Law.Whether a law degree is necessary or even helpful for legal operations roles has been...
Yale Law’s Graduates Don’t Have The Best Reputation. Here’s Who To Blame
Prestige and guilt by association. The post Yale Law’s Graduates Don’t Have The Best Reputation. Here’s Who To Blame appeared first on Above the Law.There’s no question that despite Yale Law being prestigious as all hell, its graduates have earned a bit of a bad...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)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...
Federal Judge Calls Out ‘Dangerous, Barbaric Conditions’ In Brooklyn Detention Center
It weighs heavily on the judge's mind. The post Federal Judge Calls Out ‘Dangerous, Barbaric Conditions’ In Brooklyn Detention Center appeared first on Above the Law.The Metropolitan Detention Center, (MDC) in Brooklyn (Photo by JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty...
Judge Reed O’Connor Seems To Own Too Much Tesla To Rule Against CVS, Just Enough To Rule Against Liberal Fact-Checkers
Maybe Reed O'Connor has some reason why he recused in one case and not the other -- he needs to explain it for the good of the courts. The post Judge Reed O’Connor Seems To Own Too Much Tesla To Rule Against CVS, Just Enough To Rule Against Liberal Fact-Checkers...
Trump Bellyflops Into Federal Court In Desperate Effort To Avoid NY Sentencing Date
It's all Calvinball now. The post Trump Bellyflops Into Federal Court In Desperate Effort To Avoid NY Sentencing Date appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)On June 15, 2023, Donald Trump’s lawyers waived the claim of presidential...
NSA’s China Specialist: U.S. At A Loss To Deter Chinese Hackers
"They’re not going to be motivated to stop," David Frederick, assistant deputy director for China at NSA, said of the Volt Typhoon hacking group. The post NSA’s China Specialist: U.S. At A Loss To Deter Chinese Hackers appeared first on Above the Law.Keyboard with...
The More Elite The Law Firm, The Bigger The Rate Hike
Associate bonuses aren't going to pay for themselves. The post The More Elite The Law Firm, The Bigger The Rate Hike appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to the Wells Fargo Legal...
Steve Bannon Files Gonzo Motion To Get Out Of Jail Early
Let's pretend the DC Circuit ruled in my favor, 'kay? The post Steve Bannon Files Gonzo Motion To Get Out Of Jail Early appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)Steve Bannon isn’t going to let a little thing like jail stop him! Just...
Defamed Georgia Poll Workers Bring Giuliani Enforcement Fight to Manhattan
Plaintiffs are seeking an order forcing Giuliani to turn over property, or to be appointed as receivers with the power to take possession and sell his assets in order to satisfy the $148 million defamation judgment. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link...
$1.25M Settlement Reached for Paralysis After Spinal Stimulator Implanted
The defendants also claimed the plaintiff was partly to blame for waiting five days after the device was implanted. 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...
Tech Providers, Not Courts, May Have the Last Word on Geofence Warrants
As judges struggle to understand surveillance technology such as geofence warrants, tech providers are making policy changes to get ahead of possible Supreme Court scrutiny. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
US Judge Tosses Lawsuit Accusing Elon Musk, Tesla of Rigging Dogecoin
"It's a very good day for Dogecoin," Musk attorney Alex Spiro of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan said in a statement. 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...
Targeting an Industry Niche
Sally Schmidt | Here's how to build industry expertise and position yourself as an expert in seven steps. The post Targeting an Industry Niche appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Marketing to an industry niche or subcategory can lead to...
Trump Counsel Files 2nd Bid to Remove Case to Federal Court, Delay Sentencing
A federal judge ruled last year that Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal case did not involve official acts taken by him as president. His defense team argues the recent SCOTUS decision changes the game. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
How We Made Partner: ‘Take Ownership Over Every Assignment You Work on,’ Say Benjamin Fox & Krista deBoer of Morrison Foerster
"In terms of practical advice, take ownership over every assignment you work on—no matter the size or significance of the case. Commit to doing your best work, and seek to understand how your work fits into the larger matter, which will permit you to identify places...
‘Show Us the License’: Hayes Estate Says Trump Illegally Playing Soul Classic ‘Hold On, I’m Comin” at Rallies
Plaintiffs in the Georgia suit contend that the former president has illegally used "Hold On, I'm Comin'" since 2020 and are challenging the campaign to show the license it claims to have. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Dipshits At Washington Free Beacon Just Wondering Why Harris Left Mickey D’s Off Her Professional Resume
DORKSSSSSSSS The post Dipshits At Washington Free Beacon Just Wondering Why Harris Left Mickey D’s Off Her Professional Resume appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)The Washington Free Beacon posted a...
Bar Exam Scores Are Up!
Might not be good for the goose but it is good for the gander! The post Bar Exam Scores Are Up! appeared first on Above the Law.The bar exam’s badness is extensively discussed. But you know what gets less of a bad rap? The waiting. Did I pass? Did I get that weird...
Biglaw Partner Accused Of Improperly Rifling Through Client Files To Get Advantage In Divorce Case
The partner denies the allegations. The post Biglaw Partner Accused Of Improperly Rifling Through Client Files To Get Advantage In Divorce Case appeared first on Above the Law.The allegations in a recently filed case in Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas are an...
Not Everyone Is Benefiting From Biglaw’s Strong 2024
The transactional market is rebounding, but that doesn't help everyone. The post Not Everyone Is Benefiting From Biglaw’s Strong 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to the Wells Fargo Legal...
The Fashion Police Are Cracking Down On Lawyers — See Also
Should You Be Dressing Your Wage?: Weigh in on lawyer dress codes here. The Truth Won't Save You: Oregon Bar ends up in court despite being right about Trump & White Supremacists. Golden Arches Make For Dangerous Pitfalls: People are pissed off that Kamala left...
Massachusetts High Court Holds 2nd Amendment Protections Include ‘Switchblades,’ Striking Down Decades-Old Ban
"Setting aside any question whether switchblades are in common use today for lawful purposes, we conclude switchblades are 'arms' for Second Amendment purposes. Therefore, the carrying of switchblades is presumptively protected by the plain text of the Second...
Be Likable, Tell the Story Right: Mike Lynch/Autonomy Trial Left As Much Out as Was Allowed In
ALM reporter Maria Dinzeo covered the Lynch trial and she speaks with Legal Speak's Patrick Smith about the happenings in the courtroom, how the jury reacted to testimony from witnesses on both sides and how several elements that could have impacted the jury's...
Bill Setting New Rules for California Neutrals Heads to Governor’s Desk
Legislation backed by plaintiffs lawyers would place new disclosure requirements on neutrals and create an arbitration certification program through the state bar. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Circuit Split Over Geofence Warrants Could Have Major Fourth Amendment Implications for Data Searches
The circuit split might just persuade the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the matter, breaking its now six-year hiatus from hearing Fourth Amendment cases. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...
Real Estate Investor Sues Person Allegedly Behind Notorious ‘LPWhisperer’ X Account
David Sillers, a partner at Clare Locke in Alexandria, Virginia, represents the plaintiff, Scott Everett, in the defamation-by-tweet lawsuit against the defendant, Jakub Kostecki, who allegedly goes by the handle LPWhisperer on the social media website X. Hi...
Maryland Supreme Court Cites ‘Wide-Ranging and Pervasive Nature’ of Violations in Explaining Why It Removed New Judge From Bench
"In this case, Judge Ademiluyi's removal from office was the only disposition sufficient to protect the public's confidence in the independence, integrity, and impartiality of [the] judiciary and ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice," Maryland...
Randy Mastro’s Litigation Record Cast in Harsh Light in Marathon Confirmation Hearing
At one point Mastro was also questioned about his own recent legal dispute with the city to dispute a $375 municipal fine for failing to prevent false fire alarms. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Hip-Hop Artists Face Breach of Contract Claims After Toronto Music Festival Postponed
The promoter, Remo Palladini, filed breach-of-contract complaints on Aug. 27 in the Supreme Court: County of New York. Palladini is represented by Christopher Cardillo, an attorney at Block, Longo, LaMarca and Brzezinski in New York. Counsel for the defense has not...
New York City-Headquartered Law Firms Outpace Industry in First Half of 2024
"The incremental demand has really come from the transactional practices—capital markets, private equity, and fund formation. That trend started in the late third quarter of last year." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent...
Judge Sides With Study Abroad Organization, Dismissing Student’s Refund Request After Program Changes During Pandemic
A federal judge in Illinois dismissed a college student's request for a partial refund after a European study abroad program was cut short because A federal judge in Illinois dismissed a college student’s request for a partial refund after a European study...
Scholar Takes Issue With Lawyering in Supreme Court’s 2nd Amendment Cases
Like many constitutional scholars around the country, Chapman University law professor Lawrence Rosenthal is unhappy with the state of the Supreme Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Starbucks Hit With Securities Suit Claiming ‘Reinvention’ Plan Was Oversold
A Starbucks shareholder has filed a securities class action in Washington federal court, claiming the coffee company misled investors on the expected success of its "Triple Shot Reinvention" strategy. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
Inside McArdle Franco PLLC: Where Business Insight Meets Legal Expertise
Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with the partners at McArdle Franco PLLC in Miami to talk about how their business backgrounds and collaborative approach drive success in complex cases and pro bono work. George E. McArdle AALM: How has your business background...
Holland & Knight Gets $7.8B Trade Secrets Suit Dismissed
In dismissing the case on grounds Texas wasn't the proper forum, the court noted all of the witnesses live and work in Israel, and the source code alleged to have been stolen is also held there. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
9th Circuit: State Bar Anti-Trump, White Nationalism Statements Violated Lawyer’s Rights
One of the statements in the bar's monthly bulletin said former President Donald Trump had catered to the white nationalist movement. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said the First Amendment rights of an Oregon attorney were violated when the...
Lunch Fit For A Supreme Court Justice Or Toddler? You Be The Judge
Well, he knows what he likes. The post Lunch Fit For A Supreme Court Justice Or Toddler? You Be The Judge appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!The late Justice John Paul Stevens was known to enjoy what kind...
Where Is The Money! — See Also
Still Waiting On Those Bonuses: When will this Biglaw firm (and others) share the good news? You Can't Just Assume Delaware!: Texas lays the groundwork to be a major incorporation hub. AI Innovates In Error Too: These AI mistakes were all too human. Don't Count...
Morning Docket: 08.29.24
* Private equity can now invest in the NFL with small, minority stakes. The entry of private equity gives the NFL owners who understand the power of dismantling a quality team while simultaneously gouging customers... other than the Jags. [American Lawyer] * Supreme...
ILTACON 2024: The Startup Hub, Hawking AI Wares, And More
Although there have been some quick, surface-level advancements, for the most part, it was clear that significant integration of AI into legal platforms will require more time to fully develop in a meaningful and impactful way. The post ILTACON 2024: The Startup Hub,...
J&J’s Change To 340B Discounts Is ‘Inconsistent’ With Statute, HRSA Says
Johnson & Johnson announced last week a major change in the way it offers 340B pricing for two medications. The change is "inconsistent" with the 340B statute, according to HRSA. The post J&J’s Change To 340B Discounts Is ‘Inconsistent’ With Statute, HRSA Says...
Can Lawyers Wear T-Shirts On Video Client Calls?
POLL: Where do you draw the line on acceptable attire on video calls? The post Can Lawyers Wear T-Shirts On Video Client Calls? appeared first on Above the Law.The pandemic-prompted proliferation of video conferencing began innocently enough, with lawyers porting...
Litigant Successfully Wins Right To Not Be Associated With True Statements About Donald Trump
Disagreeing with facts gives you a 1st Amendment claim! The post Litigant Successfully Wins Right To Not Be Associated With True Statements About Donald Trump appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Donald Trump has a special way of...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Facing Lawsuit Over Pro-Fossil Fuels Law
Some people just want to watch the world burn. Literally. The post Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Facing Lawsuit Over Pro-Fossil Fuels Law appeared first on Above the Law.The American Sustainable Business Council recently filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney...
Continuance Ordered On Eve of Trial In Thomas Reuters Lawsuit Against ROSS Intelligence
Update from the case where TR is alleging that the now-shuttered legal research startup ROSS violated its copyright. The post Continuance Ordered On Eve of Trial In Thomas Reuters Lawsuit Against ROSS Intelligence appeared first on Above the Law.As I wrote here...
Associates’ Patience Is Running Low Waiting On Biglaw Summer Bonuses
When will partners share the wealth with associates? The post Associates’ Patience Is Running Low Waiting On Biglaw Summer Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.Everyday that passes I lose hope that we’ll match Milbank (or that any firm will), which is ridiculous...
Elevate Your Thought Leadership: Strategies for Impactful Influence
Proving your status as an influencer in your industry is the most effective way to stand out in a crowded market. Thought leadership is not a destination but rather a journey of constant evolution and contribution to the collective knowledge of your...
Imperfect Game: What a Former NJ Judge’s Class About an Infamous Pitching Call Can Teach Litigators
"In the history of our law, there are so many cases where precedent began with a loss and a dissent, and even though it did not change something at that moment, it created a building block," former Ocean County Superior Court Judge Lawrence R. Jones said. A...
The New Federal Sentencing Factor in Downstate New York? Prison Conditions
Federal judges in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York are fashioning alternative sentences because conditions are so bad at a Bureau of Prisons Facility in Brooklyn. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
Australian Lawyers Get New ‘Right to Disconnect’ After Hours—But Will They?
Lawyers can only refuse unreasonable out-of-hours contact. Australian lawyers have had the right to refuse work or client communications outside of office hours since Monday, and while that may not lead to a strict 5 p.m. cutoff, observers believe it could...
Privileged Prompts, Mid-Market Momentum, the Cloud’s Comeback & More: Top Takeaways from ILTACON 2024
While generative AI remained the topic du jour, the legal industry's conversations have evolved, focusing on how the technology is poised to change the law firm market, e-discovery and legal tech as a whole. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Yelp Sues Google for Alleged Antitrust Violations, Citing Previous ‘Watershed’ Government Ruling
The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California by Hausfeld attorneys Sathya Gosselin and Swathi Bojedla, accuses the Big Tech giant of violating Section 2 of the Sherman Act and California's Unfair Competition Law by exploiting...
How It Works: A Demo of NeosAI, Integrating Generative AI Directly within the Neos Case Management Platform
Assembly Software recently announced the launch of NeosAI, a set of generative AI-powered features integrated directly into the Neos case management platform, with the goal of transforming how legal professionals operate and streamlining their daily tasks. By...
Tracking Generative AI: How Evolving AI Models Are Impacting Legal
A running compilation of how the legal landscape continues to be shaped by generative AI tools, from GPT technologies to art generation tools and beyond. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...