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The White Sandal Elite: The Go-To Law Firms For Silicon Valley
A handy primer to some of the top firms serving this unique market. The post The White Sandal Elite: The Go-To Law Firms For Silicon Valley appeared first on Above the Law.Reviving our longstanding exploration of leading firms in legal markets across the country,...
Bipartisan Effort Paves Way For Reviving Shuttered Hospitals In Georgia
The law amends the state’s ‘certificate of need’ system, which allows existing hospitals and other health facilities to block would-be competitors’ plans to expand by arguing there’s insufficient need for their services. The post Bipartisan Effort Paves Way For...
Stat(s) Of The Week: The Unpopularity Of Pot Restrictions
Swing state voters weigh in. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: The Unpopularity Of Pot Restrictions appeared first on Above the Law.Likely voters in key swing states deeply disapprove of marijuana being classified as a Schedule 1 narcotic, and roughly four out of five...
The ONE Weird Trick Yale Law School Can Use To Fix Itself
The venerable law school has suffered a lot of negative press, but there is a solution! The post The ONE Weird Trick Yale Law School Can Use To Fix Itself appeared first on Above the Law.The ONE Weird Trick Yale Law School Can Use To Fix Itself - Above the Law Skip to...
Kamala Harris’s Cross Examination Skills Highlighted At DNC
Kamala Harris took her courtroom skills to Washington. The post Kamala Harris’s Cross Examination Skills Highlighted At DNC appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)The Democratic National Convention ended last night, with Vice President...
Former Skadden Associates Star In ‘Side Hustlers,’ Showcasing Their New Cookie Business, Brune Kitchen
From Biglaw to the bakery, watch how these former associates land their dream jobs in the kitchen. The post Former Skadden Associates Star In ‘Side Hustlers,’ Showcasing Their New Cookie Business, Brune Kitchen appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo courtesy of...
A Law Firm Was Hacked. Now It Faces a Class Action Lawsuit
The Wacks Law Group of Whippany discovered suspicious activity on its network on March 9. A short time later, a ransomware group called Qilin claimed responsibility for the breach, according to the suit. A New Jersey law firm that was the target of a data breach...
15th Court of Appeals Declared Constitutional on Eve of Opening
The county's main argument was that the state constitution requires every court of appeals district is limited to a subdivision of the state's territory. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...
AI-Powered Software Company Invoca Hit With Digital Privacy Class Action
The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, contends that Invoca covertly intercepts and eavesdrops on these phone conversations, thereby violating California's "wiretapping" laws. Artificial intelligence-fueled...
Fiber-Optics Manufacturer Secures $96M Verdict Against Former Executive Who Took Protected Info to Competitor
"We could not be more pleased for the client to be part of this amazing trial team," Maynard Nexsen shareholder Susan McWilliams said in a statement. "Securing this win was a gratifying end to a long and arduous litigation." Hi there.The email you just opened,...
Am Law 50 Law Firms ‘Outpacing’ the Industry More in 2024, as Segmentation Accelerates
"It is a bit of a vicious cycle for the rest of the industry to observe. It allows these elite firms to continue to pull away, as long as they continue to focus on those higher client value opportunities," noted one industry consultant. Hi there.The email you...
5 Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries as a Lawyer — at Work and at Home
Jamie Spannhake | Establishing clear boundaries is essential not only for your well-being but to sustain a successful legal career. The post 5 Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries as a Lawyer — at Work and at Home appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
The Law Schools Whose Professors Have The Most Scholarly Impact (2024)
There was a little bit of movement in the rankings this year. The post The Law Schools Whose Professors Have The Most Scholarly Impact (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.What’s the best way to measure a law school’s scholarly impact? If you guessed that it...
Biglaw Partners Can, Will Make Associates Do Whatever They Want: Industry Expert
Sorry, associates, but 'that’s their prerogative.' The post Biglaw Partners Can, Will Make Associates Do Whatever They Want: Industry Expert appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.If the partners want associates to be...
Court Website Asks Users If They’re Presently Dead
How often does this option get clicked? The post Court Website Asks Users If They’re Presently Dead appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Documenting legal transactions requires considering every possible circumstance. And maybe a few less than possible...
Estate Lawyer Disbarred After Dipping Into Client Funds
Can't trust everybody. The post Estate Lawyer Disbarred After Dipping Into Client Funds appeared first on Above the Law.Good lawyers do more than know the law. They also zealously represent their clients. For the record, it is very hard to do that when you are also...
Michigan AG Has Strong Message For Supreme Court
This Court is coming for civil rights, and this state AG is having none of it. The post Michigan AG Has Strong Message For Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.We’re not shy about our Dana Nessel fandom. The Michigan Attorney General is tough on crime, social...
Supreme Court Justices Don’t Have To Go Far For A Starbucks Run
Even Supreme Court justices need their hit of caffeine. The post Supreme Court Justices Don’t Have To Go Far For A Starbucks Run appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily Trivia Question of the Day feature.Which justice was responsible for the...
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We really enjoy working with you. The post We Appreciate Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.We Appreciate Our Advertisers - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:Adobe Clio CosmoLex...
Who Needs Equity When You Could Have The Title! — See Also
Another Top Biglaw Firm Adopts A Tiered Partner System: Still looks good on the resume. Which Law Schools Are The Thought Leaders?: Read this and find out! Goodbye License!: Former lawyer won't need to pay his dues after getting disbarred. Goodbye License, Again!:...
‘Every Client Got Every Penny’: Tom Girardi Takes the Stand in His Criminal Trial
'Obviously, we didn't know about it. The firm was doing well, everything was great,' Girardi testified when asked about ex-Girardi Keese CFO Christopher Kamon's alleged fraud. 'He was pretty clever in stealing millions of dollars.' Hi there.The email you just...
Who Got the Work: Saul Ewing Team Appears for Samsung Bioepis in Amgen Patent Case
California-based Amgen has filed a patent infringement suit to stop Samsung Bioepis from developing bone-treatment drugs that would rival two of its top-performing products. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Harris’ Promised Ban on Food Price Gouging Could Be Difficult to Implement, Antitrust Experts Say
Agency regulation and enforcement of a law banning price gouging would be "resource-intensive work that has a very uncertain capacity to deliver a good result," said former FTC Chair William Kovacic. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
9th Circuit Judge Highlights Circuit Split on Federal Preemption Question in Bankruptcy
Judge Milan Smith Jr. noted a disagreement between circuit courts on whether state claims arising in a bankruptcy proceeding must be lodged in federal court. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
‘Faithless Fiduciaries’: Live Nation Faces Chancery Litigation Amid Anticompetition Allegations
Live Nation shareholders, in a complaint, said they were misled about anti-competitive practices as well as Live Nation's compliance with government investigations, placing the company at financial and reputational risk. Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
The Law Firm Disrupted: The Legal Workplace Spans 4 Generations. Treat That as an Opportunity
Baby boomers, Gen X, millennials and Zoomers are all part of the talent mix right now, offering opportunities in the workplace, noted Husch Blackwell CEO Jamie Lawless. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
Argentina Owes Bondholders More Than $300 Million, 2nd Circuit Rules
A unanimous three-judge panel affirmed a lower court's finding that investors were owed reversionary interests in collateral backing the bonds, which recently matured. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
Split Pa. High Court Rules Anti-Hate Lawn Signs Targeting Neighbor Were Protected Speech
According to the defendants' lawyer, the ruling delves into an area where little case law exists: "what rights you have as a property owner and speech on your own property." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Cook: Default Judgment or Not, Plaintiffs Need to Show Work to Obtain Damages
Vice Chancellor Nathan Cook, in an opinion, granted Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss and their investment fund only a fraction of the $1.3 million they claimed to be owed by the founder of a magazine they invested in. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Judge Grants Sanctions Request Against IT Consulting Company Following ‘Egregious’ Document Production Behavior
The sum also includes attorney fees for time the attorneys spent attempting to review 20,000 pages of nonsearchable PDF documents that had been turned over. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Morning Docket: 08.22.24
* Camp Lejeune claims top half a million. Maybe soon it won't be every late night commercial. [Reuters] * Gone fishin' -- permanently. [ABA Journal] * Oath Keepers attorney pleads guilty. [AP] * FTC must now consider whether to appeal the amateurish noncompete ban...
Investors Seem Pretty, Pretty Confident About What Jay Powell’s Gonna Say This Week
For all the talk about waiting to hear his Jackson Hole talk, folks are sure during a lot of leveraging. The post Investors Seem Pretty, Pretty Confident About What Jay Powell’s Gonna Say This Week appeared first on Above the Law.For all the talk about waiting to hear...
Custom ChatGPTs: Navigating Legal And Ethical Compliance For Public-Facing AI Tools
Through a review of state ethics guidelines and expert opinions, this article offers practical solutions to ensure compliance and protect both users and legal practitioners. The post Custom ChatGPTs: Navigating Legal And Ethical Compliance For Public-Facing AI Tools...
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Biglaw Associates: Which Firms Are On Your Wish List? [Sponsored]
Whether you’re loving your current role or actively seeking a move, please share your thoughts in this brief and anonymous survey. The post Biglaw Associates: Which Firms Are On Your Wish List? appeared first on Above the Law.When you sit at your desk, are you ready...
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Creates Nonequity Partnership Tier To ‘Attract, Promote, And Retain’ Talent
WilmerHale had an all-equity partnership for all of its existence, but times have changed, and now the firm needs to change too. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Creates Nonequity Partnership Tier To ‘Attract, Promote, And Retain’ Talent appeared first on Above the...
Lawyer Disbarred For Sexual Abuse
Adios! The post Lawyer Disbarred For Sexual Abuse appeared first on Above the Law.Our highest courts do more than take cases on appeal and collect, ahem, gifts — they also play a vital role in regulating who gets to practice the law. Wyoming’s Supreme Court recently...
Spellbook Launches Gen AI Agent that Can Plan and Execute Complex Transactional Workflows
Spellbook, the company that introduced the first generative AI copilot for contract drafting and review in 2022, today launched what it says is the first AI agent for law, capable of planning and executing complex, multi-step workflows. Called Spellbook Associate, the...
Ask, Don’t Tell: The Power of Questions in Winning New Business
Sally Schmidt | Asking good follow-up questions and prompting a conversation is the path to new business. The post Ask, Don’t Tell: The Power of Questions in Winning New Business appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Many lawyers feel...
Disney Lawyers Learn That Discretion Is The Better Part Of Valor
Just because you can make an argument, doesn't mean you should. The post Disney Lawyers Learn That Discretion Is The Better Part Of Valor appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)Disney’s lawyers made headlines last week, but not the good...
It Isn’t Just You: Reading The Law Is Harder Than It Needs To Be
There's no need to make your sentences that complex. The post It Isn’t Just You: Reading The Law Is Harder Than It Needs To Be appeared first on Above the Law.I don’t even know what I’m saying anymore.Parsing through the what and how of what a law regulates isn’t...
Doug Emhoff Describes Single Greatest Client Interaction
The former Biglaw partner knows how to massage a tough client interaction. The post Doug Emhoff Describes Single Greatest Client Interaction appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)Before he was the beloved Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff was...
Stefanik Gets Salty As Court Tosses Her Challenge To Mail-In Votes
Congresswoman Karen is big mad. The post Stefanik Gets Salty As Court Tosses Her Challenge To Mail-In Votes appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)New York Rep. Elise Stefanik took a break from calling every elected Democrat a communist...
Generative AI Embraces ‘It Depends’ — Aw, It Thinks It’s (Lawyer) People!
Maybe it's a stretch to consider lawyers as people, but you get the drift. The post Generative AI Embraces ‘It Depends’ — Aw, It Thinks It’s (Lawyer) People! appeared first on Above the Law.Unless you’re trying to commit malpractice or taking the bar exam — everyone...
Wisconsin Bar Loses Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Diversity Fellowships
Yay free speech, I guess. The post Wisconsin Bar Loses Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Diversity Fellowships appeared first on Above the Law.Somebody has to fight the good fight. No, not the fight against growing rates of homelessness or voter disenfranchisement. The...
Michelle Obama Unleashes Ultimate Trump Clapback During DNC Speech, Using His Own Words Against Him
The former First Lady suggested that the presidency may be a 'Black job,' a comment that was received with uproarious applause. The post Michelle Obama Unleashes Ultimate Trump Clapback During DNC Speech, Using His Own Words Against Him appeared first on Above the...
Biglaw Firm Facing Lawsuit Over Crypto Representation
Plaintiff seeks $2.6 million from the Biglaw giant. The post Biglaw Firm Facing Lawsuit Over Crypto Representation appeared first on Above the Law.Earlier this week, a new lawsuit filed against Fenwick & West posits that the Biglaw firm’s role as attorney for a...
Biglaw’s Already Having A Strong Year
2024 is looking pretty good. The post Biglaw’s Already Having A Strong Year appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Citi Global Wealth at Work law firm group, how much is law firm revenue up in the...
Onward To Paris! — See Also
Top Firm To Open Office In Paris: Add Ropes & Gray to your vacation gotta see list! Would Be Kavanaugh Assassin Has A 2025 Trial Date: Mark your calendar for June 9th. Now That's A Good Client Meeting!: Listen to Doug Emhoff's story from the DNC. Why Are You...
Quinn Emanuel Client Sues Biotech Company, Seeking $100M Over Allegedly Breached COVID-19 Test Kit Agreement
Upon obtaining approval from the Food and Drug Administration, the plaintiffs claim the defendants "unilaterally cancelled plaintiffs' manufacturing and distribution rights, and unfairly demanded that plaintiffs agree to new, less favorable terms, or else defendants...
High Court Narrowly Interprets Savings Statute in 7-2 Decision
"I would join the majority opinion but for one stubborn fact, which is that lawyers for the defendant, Mary Moritz, entered an appearance on her behalf in the original action on July 3, 2018, eleven days before the expiration of the statute of limitations," Justice...
Kirkland Is Increasingly Turning to NJ for Huge Chapter 11 Bankruptcies. Will Other Big Law Follow?
Exactly why the Garden State's bankruptcy court is increasingly being looked to for large bankruptcies is a multifactored question, but many point to the work of Chief Judge Michael Kaplan in helping the bench gain and spread a reputation for one that moves...
FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements Struck Down on the Eve of Implementation
"This means in essence that, unless a federal appeals court reverses Judge Brown's decision—and we are admittedly only at the end of one phase of the likely three-phase judicial process as appeals are next—the FTC's noncompete rule will not take effect on Sept. 4,"...
Federal Judge Maintains NY’s Partial Jury Verdict Against Makers of Prevagen
U.S. District Judge Louis L. Stanton upheld a jury verdict that had found that Quincy Bioscience, the maker of Prevagen, a dietary supplement claiming to improve memory loss, had the capacity or tendency to deceive under New York law. A New York federal judge on...
Susman Godfrey Helps Baltimore Secure $152.5M Opioid Settlement With Cardinal Health
"We continue to be proud to partner with Mayor [Brandon] Scott and the City of Baltimore to fight this deadly epidemic and bring justice to everyone affected by it," Susman Godfrey partner Bill Carmody said in a statement. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Many Companies Steadfastly Support ESG, Despite Backlash
Even so, they're laying low, with many ditching use of the acronym to avoid drawing the attention of conservative activists. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
9th Circuit Reverses District Court Ruling Favoring Google in Privacy Class Action
The opinion, filed Tuesday by Judge Milan D. Smith Jr., held that the California Northern District Court failed to apply the correct standard by not evaluating the transparency of Google's data privacy disclosures and plaintiffs' ability to consent to data collection...
Morning Docket: 08.21.24
* Trump judge strikes down FTC's ban on employer imposed noncompete agreements as a restriction on trade, calling it "arbitrary and capricious because it is unreasonably overbroad without a reasonable explanation" -- legalese for "vibes, man." [Financial Times] * When...
Pentagon Submits New Proposed Rule To Implement CMMC 2.0
The new proposal includes new requirements for contracting officers, ensuring that parties bidding on Pentagon contracts are properly protecting sensitive information. The post Pentagon Submits New Proposed Rule To Implement CMMC 2.0 appeared first on Above the...
Why In-House Lawyers Must Adopt A Reinvention Mindset As A Way Of Life
The rapidity of business cycles necessitates continual reinvention. The post Why In-House Lawyers Must Adopt A Reinvention Mindset As A Way Of Life appeared first on Above the Law.In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world, in-house lawyers are no longer shielded from...
Man Accused Of Attempting To Assassinate Brett Kavanaugh Will Head To Trial In June 2025
He was reportedly angry about the Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The post Man Accused Of Attempting To Assassinate Brett Kavanaugh Will Head To Trial In June 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images)In...
Gavel Launches Pre-Built Workflows for Document Automation, Starting with Three for California that Are Free to Use
The document automation company Gavel has launched pre-built workflows — sets of automated forms for document generation that are tailored to specific practice areas and jurisdictions, and that are free for any lawyer to test without a Gavel subscription. The new...
CA Supreme Court Clarifies the Definition of Harassment – A Single Instance is Enough!
On July 29, the California Supreme Court issued a decision in Bailey v. San Francisco District Attorney’s Office which brought clarity to the definition of workplace harassment and employer liability under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Case Background...
‘I Do Not Trust the Legal System’: Pro-Trump Lawyer Lin Wood Reacts to $4.5M Verdict Awarded Against Him
"The verdict was unjust," defendant Lucian Lincoln "Lin" Wood Jr. told the Daily Report Tuesday. "Our legal system in Georgia is corrupt and dominated by Freemasons." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
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. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Artificial Intelligence Provides Window To All The Technology Lawyers Ignored The Last 10 Years
The unexpected value of GenAI for legal might be its user experience. The post Artificial Intelligence Provides Window To All The Technology Lawyers Ignored The Last 10 Years appeared first on Above the Law.Morty: “Another fine meal, and now for my Wizard tip...
Biglaw Firm Finds Out Not Money Laundering Isn’t Enough
Safety measures matter. The post Biglaw Firm Finds Out Not Money Laundering Isn’t Enough appeared first on Above the Law.Some semblance of the line “Proof of negligence in the air, so to speak, will not do” is lodged in many a lawyer’s head. Good ol’...
Formula 1 Lawyers Are Super Busy Right Now Because They Don’t Understand Modern Marketing
The cease-and-desist letters are flying. The post Formula 1 Lawyers Are Super Busy Right Now Because They Don’t Understand Modern Marketing appeared first on Above the Law.F1 to the content creators giving them free publicity. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/MB Media/Getty...
Disney Backs Away From Terrible Argument After Onslaught Of Negative Publicity
Mickey Mouse figured out pretty quickly this was a stinker of an argument. The post Disney Backs Away From Terrible Argument After Onslaught Of Negative Publicity appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Olga Thompson/Walt Disney World Resort via Getty Images)By now,...
Donald Trump Threatens To Sue Lincoln Project For Aggravated Streisand Effect
I'm not mad. Please don't let them put in the paper that I got mad. The post Donald Trump Threatens To Sue Lincoln Project For Aggravated Streisand Effect appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)Donald Trump, the king of earned media, is...
Biglaw Firms Poised To Have An Incredibly Strong Financial Year
If this comes to pass, associates are going to be expecting some pretty big bonuses. The post Biglaw Firms Poised To Have An Incredibly Strong Financial Year appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.I think all signs are...
Latham Calls Lawyers Back To Office, Even Though Midlevels Sit In Open Cubicles NOW
Maybe make sure they have enough office to come back to. The post Latham Calls Lawyers Back To Office, Even Though Midlevels Sit In Open Cubicles NOW appeared first on Above the Law.We get it, the post-pandemic landscape is tough. Everyone got used to working from...
Two Legal Media Veterans Launch Communications Consultancy
Their new firm, they say, will leverage technology and industry expertise serve clients navigating complex legal and business landscapes. The post Two Legal Media Veterans Launch Communications Consultancy appeared first on Above the Law.Two veterans of legal media...
The Equity Partnership At This Biglaw Firm Has More Women Than Most
The firm is doing their part to bring equality to the profession. The post The Equity Partnership At This Biglaw Firm Has More Women Than Most appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Law360 Pulse’s...
Disney Gives Up The ‘You Disney+’d Your Right To Trial Away’ Gambit — See Also
Disney Grants Chance To Sue In Court: Hopefully this will dampen the PR nightmare. Partner Lost At Sea: He and five others were last seen off the coast of Sicily. Thanks For The Marketing! Now Take It Down: F1's lawyers crack down on some serious free publicity. Takes...
Perfecting Your Presentation Skills
There's a misplaced belief among lawyers, that rehearsing and practicing is for lily-livered, milksop fraidy-cats. Says who? The post Perfecting Your Presentation Skills appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.There’s a misplaced belief...
‘A Wake-Up Call’: Experts Assess Impact of SSN Data Breach Case
The breach became public knowledge this month after a California resident filed a class action lawsuit against background check company Jerico Pictures, doing business as National Public Data in Coral Springs, Florida, on Aug. 1 in the Southern District of Florida,...
Robert Menendez Asks Judge to Toss Guilty Verdicts, Order New Trial
"The government said it would prosecute Senator Menendez for his alleged agreements to sell official acts in exchange for bribes," the defense filing reads. "But despite a 10-week trial, the government offered no actual evidence of an agreement, just speculation...
People of Bikini Claim ‘No Questions Asked’ Practices Resulted in Trusts’ Depletion
Trusts created for persons from the Pacific island that became a nuclear test site have been drained, according to a lawsuit filed in Delaware Chancery Court. The people of Bikini Atoll—the Pacific island that became a nuclear proving ground in the 1940s—have...
NY Court Errs in Removing RFK Jr. From Ballot: A Legal Analysis
As with many states and many independent presidential candidacies, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s path to a spot on New York State’s 2024 General Election has been long and uncertain. With the August 13 decision of Albany County Supreme Court Justice Christina Ryba to...
New York Lawyers ‘Stunned and Devastated’ Over Chris Morvillo Disappearance
"Along with everyone else, we're devastated by the news out of Italy concerning the ship. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris' family," Elkan Abramowitz said. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
States Seek Triple Monetary Damages in Antitrust Case Against Live Nation, Ticketmaster
"It's time for a new era where fans, venues, and artists are not taken advantage of by big corporations that run the world of live events," said New York Attorney General Letitia James. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access...
US Lawmakers Urge 5th Circuit to Reinstate Pandemic-Era House Proxy Vote, Anti-Bias Law
The request follows a federal judge having thrown out an anti-pregnancy-discrimination law, saying the House of Representatives lacked a constitutional quorum of members present. Members of Congress are urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to...
Warehouse Liability: Know Before You Stow!
As consumers continue to shift purchasing and consumption habits in the aftermath of the pandemic, manufacturers are increasingly reliant on third-party logistics and warehousing to ensure their products timely reach the market. With this increasing need to use...
D.C.-Area Catholic Diocese Hires DeSantis Deputy as GC
Maureen Furino has been deputy GC for the Florida governor for three years, a span when the Republican governor passed legislation banning abortions after six weeks and banning instruction on gender identity. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Virginia,...
Settlements Mark Directional Shift in Dispute Between Kline & Specter and Bosworth
After more than a year and a half of escalating litigation, the parties on Aug. 16 informed the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas that they had resolved several of the lawsuits between them. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Cleared After 5 Years of Working Under Suspicion, Lawyer Assesses the Damage
The court has been "very receptive" to the concerns raised by the NJSBA, "including that these cases take way too long and that the approach of the OAE was overly prosecutorial," Jeralyn Lawrence, a former NJSBA president, said. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Morning Docket: 08.20.24
* Disney drops "watching Disney+ means arbitration" bid. [Reuters] * Judge who carried on secret long-term relationship with lawyer repping clients in his courtroom must take ethics training... over trying to skip deposition. [ABA Journal] * Billionaire and the...
CMS Touts First Negotiated Drug Prices, But Greater Impact Expected In Future Rounds
The first 10 drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations now have new prices set to take effect in 2026. Industry observers note that most of these drugs are older products facing generic competition soon, so greater industry impact will come as the program expands...
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Are Small Firms Achieving Their Legal Tech Goals? [Sponsored]
A new survey sheds light on their business priorities and technology realities. The post Are Small Firms Achieving Their Legal Tech Goals? appeared first on Above the Law.Solo practitioners and small firm lawyers can sometimes feel like they’re operating on an island,...
The Affordable Joy of Indian Pens
Analog Attorney | Indian pens are a thing — affordable, beautifully crafted and they write like a dream. The post The Affordable Joy of Indian Pens appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Indian pens are a thing — affordable, beautifully...
ABA Proposes New ‘Minimum Learning Outcomes’ To Make Sure Law Schools Are Doing Right By Their Students
Law students would receive more uniformity across classes, and more academic assistance if these new rules are approved. The post ABA Proposes New ‘Minimum Learning Outcomes’ To Make Sure Law Schools Are Doing Right By Their Students appeared first on Above the...
At ILTACON, Anticipation For The Shiny Object
Awkward as my analogy admittedly is, it was the image I came away with as I flew home this week from ILTACON. The post At ILTACON, Anticipation For The Shiny Object appeared first on Above the Law.Imagine, if you will, a small backwater town into which one day a large...
Elon Musk Debuts The ‘Burning Car/Exploding Spaceship’ Of Generative AI
Who would've thunk it? The post Elon Musk Debuts The ‘Burning Car/Exploding Spaceship’ Of Generative AI appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)Elon Musk fancies himself at the cutting edge of every technological advance, so obviously he had...
On Presidential Candidates And Sexual Pecadillos
Hold my beer. The post On Presidential Candidates And Sexual Pecadillos appeared first on Above the Law.(Photographer: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Suppose the Democrats chose as their candidate for president a person who had five...
The Impact Of The McDonald’s ‘Hot Coffee’ Case On Its 30th Anniversary
There are still things to learn about the Liebeck v. McDonald’s case, even three decades after it was decided. The post The Impact Of The McDonald’s ‘Hot Coffee’ Case On Its 30th Anniversary appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Ed....
ABA Council Proposes Language Change To Nix ‘Diversity’ From Law School Considerations
Increasing access sounds good, but how? The post ABA Council Proposes Language Change To Nix ‘Diversity’ From Law School Considerations appeared first on Above the Law.Check out all of our diversity! I mean… access.Despite the challenges of acknowledging and acting on...
Manhattan DA Agrees To Postpone Trump Sentencing, Reads His Lawyers For Filth
Hot DANY on SDNY action, baby! The post Manhattan DA Agrees To Postpone Trump Sentencing, Reads His Lawyers For Filth appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Yuki Iwamura-Pool/Getty Images)This morning, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg signaled in a letter to...
2 Become 1: Merging 2 Solo Practices Into 1 Small Firm
This is the story of how one such firm came to be. The post 2 Become 1: Merging 2 Solo Practices Into 1 Small Firm appeared first on Above the Law.It’s kind of a big deal to combine ventures as solo lawyers into a real, live small law firm. Having been used to...
These Supreme Court Justices Are Made Of Money
Talk about knowing your worth. The post These Supreme Court Justices Are Made Of Money appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day!Which two Supreme Court justices have appeared on U.S. currency?Hint: Neither bill...
Checking In On That Legal Education — See Also
ABA Proposes New Class Requirements To Help Students: Back in my day, we just had the final! Elon Musk Can't Even Copy With AI: His unveiled AI is laughably bad. Who Needs Diversity When You Could Have Access!: What does that mean? Good question! Take A Breather &...