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Amid Race for Top Talent, Latham Focuses on Lateral Integration
The firm's integration program is a case study of the time and resources that some firms take to integrate lateral partners. L-R: Arlene Chow, Steven Feldman, and Danielle Conley of Latham & Watkins. Courtesy photos News The firm's integration program is a...
Asking for Business: The Art of Business Development for Lawyers
Jay Harrington | Being more proactive in your business development creates a win-win for yourself and your contacts. The post Asking for Business: The Art of Business Development for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Shying...
Justice Bob Edmunds: Teach Your 1Ls Well
Justice Bob Edmunds: Teach Your 1Ls Well By Bob Friedman Former NC Supreme Court Justice Bob Edmunds asked his High Point University School of Law 1L legal writing class if they’d ever heard of “The Paper Chase.” One student quickly found the 1973 movie on Google....
Judge Ashleigh Parker: Being Present
“My heart and passion are in the courtroom. It’s where I feel as though I touch the families and the lives of individuals the most,” said Judge Ashleigh Parker, 10th District Court judge in Wake County who also serves as the lead child support judge. “I have my two...
NC State Bar Rolls Out Cybersecurity Self-Assessment
“There is no correct answer to the questions, ‘How much cybersecurity does my law firm need?’ or ‘How much should I spend on cybersecurity?’ There is no one size fits all,” said Peter Bolac, the new executive director of the North Carolina State Bar. The State Bar and...
Louis A. Di Filippo: Both Sides of the Equation
The numbers just didn’t add up for Louis A. Di Filippo. After the Raleigh native earned his undergraduate degree in economics from NC State University, he calculated that a career in business and finance was not the correct answer. While the field made logical sense...
Whitaker & Hamer: Everyday People’s Legal Needs
Judica Country Radio which airs on 106.1 FM TALK in Raleigh on Saturday afternoons, “is meant for the average person with everyday legal needs,” said Garner attorney Joshua Whitaker, who co-hosts the show with Whitaker & Hamer law firm partner, Joe Hamer. “We end...
Troy Shelton: Telling a Persuasive Story
Raleigh appellate attorney Troy Shelton can imagine himself ridin’ his horse into town, six-guns a blazin’. “I tell clients I’m a hired gun. I’m a mercenary.” Shelton has spent most of his career practicing appellate law. He is an NC Bar board-certified appellate...
Raleigh Divorce Lawyer Kathleen Murphy Is Regular Guest on Nancy Grace
A Microsoft executive and father of four was gunned down in 2022. It was a murder-for-hire hit orchestrated by his ex-wife with whom he was in a bitter custody battle. Raleigh divorce attorney Kathleen Murphy talked about the case on Nancy Grace’s podcast, “Crime...
Bring in a Life Care Planner and/or Vocational Consultant Early in Litigation
Plaintiff and defense attorneys sometimes wait too long to bring a life care planner or a forensic vocational expert into litigation because they are unsure if or when to retain the services of this kind of an expert or what it may cost. Attorneys should contact a...
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Saved?
As I presented my quarterly Capital Markets Review last year, I noticed that projections of future Federal budget deficits all had an endnote—they could change depending on the expiration of President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) at the end of 2025. In other...
Lost Household Services in Lost Wages Projections
When an attorney hires a forensic economist for a personal injury or wrongful death case, it’s usually because the case involves lost earnings. A plaintiff’s attorney needs an economist to do a projection of the client’s lost wages, while a defense attorney needs a...
How I Made Partner: ‘Avoid Getting Stuck in a Moment,’ Says Federico Cuadra Del Carmen of Baker McKenzie
"The job is hard and the learning curb is steep. You won't get things 100% right the first time you do them. But, as long as you take the time to understand why, you will get better. Avoid getting stuck in a moment. Run the post-mortem, take the lesson, and move on to...
DOJ, 10 State AGs File Amended Antitrust Complaint Against RealPage and Big Landlords
The amended complaint alleges RealPage coordinated with big landlord companies in an unlawful scheme to decrease competition among landlords and force tenants to pay higher rents for apartment housing. The amended complaint alleges RealPage coordinated with big...
Looks Like Someone Is Willing To Hold Rudy Giuliani Accountable
Stonewalling discovery is generally frowned upon. The post Looks Like Someone Is Willing To Hold Rudy Giuliani Accountable appeared first on Above the Law.Stonewalling discovery is generally frowned upon. The post Looks Like Someone Is Willing To Hold Rudy Giuliani...
Your Money Or Your Rights — See Also
Democratic Boutique Firm Gives Its Attorneys An Arbitration Clause Or No Pay Raise Ultimatum: Unexpected development from the Elias Law Group. Boutiques Are Booming: There's opportunity out there for lawyers willing to take it. Law Firms On The Other Hand: Things are...
How We Won: BraunHagey’s $56M Trademark Win Over Molson Coors Upheld by 9th Circuit
An appellate panel last week rejected the beer giant's challenge of a 2022 jury verdict in favor of San Diego County's Stone Brewing. Lead counsel Noah Hagey says the decision is a road map for future “reverse confusion cases. Hi there.The email you just opened,...
ExxonMobil Sues California AG Bonta, Environmental Groups for Advanced Recycling ‘Smear Campaign’
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your...
‘I’ve Had a Lot of Fun With Opinions’: A Look Back at 10 Quintessential Opening Lines From Vice Chancellor Glasscock
In nearly 14 years on the Delaware Court of Chancery, Glasscock has tied the specifics of cases to literary references, movies, historical events or anecdotes about life in the state's southernmost county—even occasionally including jabs at his own writing. Hi...
What Lawyers Can Learn From CES 2025: Trends That Matter
As always, CES demonstrates that, as technology advances at warp speed, legal professionals cannot afford to lag behind. The post What Lawyers Can Learn From CES 2025: Trends That Matter appeared first on Above the Law.Attendees at CES at the Las Vegas Convention...
‘Issue of First Impression’: New York Judge Clears Coinbase Appeal Amid Crypto Regulatory Clash
“The significance of a crypto-asset's digital ecosystem to the Howey analysis, particularly as a point of contrast with collectibles or other commodities, is a difficult issue of first impression for the Second Circuit, U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled...
Cozen O’Connor Accused of Overbilling, Duplicate Work
The client paid Cozen O'Connor a little more than $210,000 for legal services, but ceased payment for new invoices because of the alleged breach of contract, according to the complaint. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent...
5 Fretzin Hacks When Attempting Legal Business Development
Winging it is not a strategy. The post 5 Fretzin Hacks When Attempting Legal Business Development appeared first on Above the Law.Winging it is not a strategy. The post 5 Fretzin Hacks When Attempting Legal Business Development appeared first on Above the Law.
Pittsburgh Jury Tries to Award $22M Against J&J in Talc Case Despite Handing Up Defense Verdict
The jury determined that Johnson & Johnson was negligent and that the company intentionally misrepresented the safety of its talc products but that those factors did not cause Lee's cancer. The jury then went on to make a determination on punitive damages, despite...
A&O Shearman Lost 15 Asia Partners in a Year
Three of the 15 partners who left the practice in Asia were legacy Shearman & Sterling partners. Some departees also left the legacy practices after the merger was voted through but before the merger went live in May last year. Hi there.The email you just...
The Flexible Future Of Legal: Why ALSPs Are More Than ‘Alternative’
They bring flexibility, expertise, and innovation to the table. The post The Flexible Future Of Legal: Why ALSPs Are More Than ‘Alternative’ appeared first on Above the Law.They bring flexibility, expertise, and innovation to the table. The post The Flexible Future Of...
Obvious Disagreement
2025 is off to a rip-roaring start in the world of patent law! The post Obvious Disagreement appeared first on Above the Law.Welcome to 2025, which I hope will be a year of accomplishment and good health for the entire ATL readership. As patent litigation aficionados,...
CFPB Finalizes Rule Removing Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The agency estimated the rule will remove more than $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of about 15 million Americans. 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...
‘Don’t F– With Me in My Court:’ Texas Judge in Hot Water
A public admonishment and additional education order was given to a district criminal court judge who acknowledged having only two months' experience in criminal law. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Special Counsel Jack Smith Prepares Final Report as Trump Opposes Its Release
"The Attorney General will decide whether any portion of the report should be released to the public," Smith's office wrote in a federal court filing. "The Attorney General has not yet determined how to handle the report volume pertaining to this case." Hi...
Judge Cannon Is Back On Her Bullshit
Come TF on Aileen. The post Judge Cannon Is Back On Her Bullshit appeared first on Above the Law.Aileen CannonThis morning, a US District judge ordered the attorney general of the United States to violate federal law. That judge was of course Aileen Cannon, who has...
Appeals Court Rejects Trump Attempt to Delay Friday Sentencing
Associate Justice Ellen Gesmer of the Appellate Division, First Department denied the defense petition for emergency relief following oral arguments. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Sonia Sotomayor Gets A School Named In Her Honor
She's the third female SCOTUS justice to have a public elementary school bearing her name. The post Sonia Sotomayor Gets A School Named In Her Honor appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by ERIN SCHAFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature,...
Elite Boutique Getting Slammed By Associates Over Mandatory Arbitration Agreement
Guess those progressive values don't apply to the firm. The post Elite Boutique Getting Slammed By Associates Over Mandatory Arbitration Agreement appeared first on Above the Law.Listen… mandatory arbitration agreements are garbage. They invariably favor established ...
Giuliani Bumstumbles Into Contempt And Sanctions In Freeman/Moss Case
Amazing career arc. The post Giuliani Bumstumbles Into Contempt And Sanctions In Freeman/Moss Case appeared first on Above the Law.It’s hard to tell if Rudy Giuliani is playing dumb, or if he’s lost his everloving mind. How else to explain the guy who used to run the...
Introducing The 2024 Solo And Small Firm Compensation Report! [Sponsored]
From total compensation to origination fees, we’re benchmarking lawyer pay with input from over 750 respondents. The post Introducing The 2024 Solo And Small Firm Compensation Report! appeared first on Above the Law.Most of the nation’s lawyers work in small law...
New Firm Highlights The Bright Future For Litigation Boutiques
Nagy Wolfe Appleton LLP launches as boutique firms flex muscle. The post New Firm Highlights The Bright Future For Litigation Boutiques appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)Tibor Nagy isn’t a stranger to the boutique law firm life. A...
Over 300 Organizations Call On New Congress To Safeguard And Strengthen Medicaid
Families USA led a letter urging the new Congress, which was sworn in on Jan. 3, to protect Medicaid. The post Over 300 Organizations Call On New Congress To Safeguard And Strengthen Medicaid appeared first on Above the Law.In a new letter, 344 organizations urged the...
Law Firms Face Uncertain Economic Future In 2025
After a great 2024, firms can either come back to reality or ride the coming storm to greater heights. The post Law Firms Face Uncertain Economic Future In 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.The newly released 2025 Report on the State of the US Legal Market,...
AI-Powered Tool Launches to Help New York Tenants Enforce their Repair Rights
Housing Court Answers, a nonprofit tenants’ rights organization in New York City, today launched Roxanne, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered tool created to help tenants navigate issues related to housing repairs. Developed in partnership with New York University School...
AI-Powered Tool Launches to Help New York Tenants Enforce their Repair Rights
Housing Court Answers, a nonprofit tenants’ rights organization in New York City, today launched Roxanne, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered tool created to help tenants navigate issues related to housing repairs. Developed in partnership with New York University School...
Morning Docket: 01.07.24
* Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court as part of the "find out" phase. [CNN] * Exxon claims green interests defamed the company in disparaging its recycling efforts ruining its existing reputation as a paragon of environmental causes. [Law360] * DOJ says state bar...
Report from Thomson Reuters and Georgetown Law Says 2024 Was the Beginning of the End for the Traditional Law Firm Business Model
In their annual report on the state of the U.S. legal market, Thomson Reuters and the Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession at Georgetown Law say that 2024 was a pivotal year for law firms, marking the beginning of the end for the traditional law firm business...
Setting Up An All-Mac Law Office
Brett Burney tells how you can set up Mac law office: hardware, software, using Microsoft and PDFs, and cloud-based services. Key Takeaways Brett Burney’s primer on what you’ll need to go “all Mac” is an Attorney at Work classic must-read. And for those who wonder...
Annual Legal Fee Increases: 5 Ways to Make It Easier
Process Improvement Tips | Essential steps to ensure your annual legal fee increases are thoughtful, fair and easy to implement. The post Annual Legal Fee Increases: 5 Ways to Make It Easier appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.If you’re...
Hope You Enjoyed Hybrid — See Also
Sullivan & Cromwell Brings Back 5 Days In Office: Nice while it lasted. Biglaw Firm Goes Above Market: Dechert shows their highest billers some appreciation! "Dangerous" Rhetoric Won't Stop Judge Merchan From Doing His Job: Retroactive presidential immunity seems...
Merchan Rejects Trump’s Bid to Delay Manhattan Sentencing
Manhattan Acting Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan denied a defense request to stay sentencing pending appeal. The defense team is now asking a mid-level appeals court to find the judge does not have the jurisdiction to issue rulings on presidential immunity...
High-Low Settlement Agreement ‘Does Not Alone Establish Bias:’ State High Court Affirms $20M Med Mal Verdict
"In the instant case, it appears Hanlon sought to cross-examine Loucraft regarding the high-low agreement, claiming it biased him and caused him to change his testimony. How his testimony changed, or why it would change based on a high-low agreement, is, however, not...
There’s A New President Of The LSAC
From dean to LSAC president. The post There’s A New President Of The LSAC appeared first on Above the Law.From dean to LSAC president. The post There’s A New President Of The LSAC appeared first on Above the Law.
Carlos Ortiz Retiring After 35-Year Run as GC of Goya Foods
Goya says it has 4,000 employees and is the nation's largest Hispanic-owned food company. 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 using FeedBlitz to send...
‘There’s a Ticking Clock in This Case’: Giuliani Held in Contempt in Defamation Enforcement Litigation
U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman said he would draw adverse inferences in the case, as well as bar Giuliani from introducing evidence as part of a homestead proceeding attempting to show that his Florida condo was his primary home. U.S. District Court Judge...
Winter Storm Triggers US Court Closures in DC Metro Area and Midwest
"My general reaction is that in the post-COVID world, courts and lawyers handle delays and closures pretty well," said Michael Sklaire, co-managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig's Northern Virginia office. "My general reaction is that in the post-COVID world,...
‘Not a Regulatory Gray Area’: CFTC Secures $5M Settlement From Gemini
“For the CFTC to fold on a case like this for only a $5 million settlement is indicative of a much more dovish stance, said Joe Doll, general counsel for Magic Eden, who is not involved in the matter. “For the CFTC to fold on a case like this for only a $5...
Proskauer, Cleary, O’Melveny, Sidley Add Laterals, as New Year Opens With Movement
Several laterals landed in corporate practices, while some firms added former GCs. 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 using FeedBlitz to send their...
Serial Harasser Gets Disbarred For The Second Time
Let's hope this is the last! The post Serial Harasser Gets Disbarred For The Second Time appeared first on Above the Law.The last time we mentioned Rob Kearney, we hoped that the outrage (over him sexually harassing his pupils) would translate to a more serious...
CFPB Alleges Berkshire Hathaway Subsidiary Originated Unaffordable Housing Loans
Vanderbilt's internal model for underwriting loans provided borrowers unrealistic expectations of monthly living expenses, the Consumer Financial Protect Bureau alleged in the complaint. Vanderbilt's internal model for underwriting loans provided borrowers...
Ex-Jenkens & Gilchrist Lawyer Convicted in Tax Shelter Scheme is Among Biden’s Commutations
Paul Daugerdas, a former Jenkens & Gilchrist tax lawyer, had been serving a 15-year sentence in prison in New York after he was convicted in connection with designing, marketing and implementing a fraudulent tax shelter scheme. Hi there.The email you just...
Corporate Disclosure Law Enjoys ‘Presumption of Constitutionality,’ Feds Tell Justices
The U.S. Department of Justice has urged the Supreme Court to lift a lower court order blocking the Corporate Transparency Act. The U.S. Department of Justice has urged the Supreme Court to lift a lower court order blocking the Corporate Transparency...
Biglaw Firms Budgeting Millions, Using ‘Entire Teams’ To Secure Top Lateral Partner Talent
Biglaw firms are willing to spend big bucks to recruit and retain top partners. The post Biglaw Firms Budgeting Millions, Using ‘Entire Teams’ To Secure Top Lateral Partner Talent appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the...
In Defense Of Intelligence
In the case of the billionaire tech bros and the MAGA masses, who will win? The post In Defense Of Intelligence appeared first on Above the Law.This year is gonna be fun after all!For years, folks on the left criticized intelligence. If you preferred that people write...
How We Won: Samsung Defeats Data Breach Class Action
Not all data is created equal, and the information stolen in this case is "too mundane" or readily available online to significantly increase an individual's risk of identity theft, the judge said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
Pharma Company Faces Breach-of-Contract Claim Over $1.3 Million in Unpaid Invoices
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers AI-enhanced case summaries and daily case reports from more than 2,200 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client...
Trump Demands Stay Of Sentencing Based On Retroactive Presidential Immunity
It's so dumb, it'll probably work. The post Trump Demands Stay Of Sentencing Based On Retroactive Presidential Immunity appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Yuki Iwamura-Pool/Getty Images)On Friday, Justice Juan Merchan rejected Donald Trump’s demand to delay his...
Just Ahead of Oral Argument, Fubo Settles Antitrust Case with Disney, Fox, Warner Bros.
“Quite literally, while I was on the courthouse steps, literally, we've reached a deal, said Cravath, Swaine & Moore partner J. Wesley Earnhardt, who represented Disney. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
FOMO Run Amok? Resolve of Firms Chasing AI Dreams Tested by Sky-High Costs
“The question now is which investments will deliver lasting value and which ones may fade as AI hype moderates," Goodwin Procter wrote in a client note last week. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Biglaw Firm Breaks With Trend, Requires Associates To Be In Office 5 Days A Week
Associates are reportedly 'furious.' The post Biglaw Firm Breaks With Trend, Requires Associates To Be In Office 5 Days A Week appeared first on Above the Law.Post-pandemic (I guess I should specify the COVID pandemic, since we seem to be gearing up for the next...
On LawNext: A Deep Dive Into Washington’s Newly Approved Pilot to Allow Non-Lawyers to Practice Law
On Dec. 5, in a move to enhance access to justice, the Supreme Court of the state of Washington issued a historic order authorizing a regulatory reform pilot program by which entities not owned by lawyers will be able to deliver legal services. The move makes...
Sam Butler, Longtime Cravath Presiding Partner, Dies at 94
Butler was Cravath's presiding partner between 1980 and 1998. 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 using FeedBlitz to send their emails or manage their RSS...
Legalytics: Big Cases By The Numbers
This first edition highlights several important cases litigated by some of the biggest national firms over the last month of 2024. The post Legalytics: Big Cases By The Numbers appeared first on Above the Law.While quantifying case importance is a subjective art at...
First Fully A.I. Drafted Complaint Filed In Federal Court And… It’s Hot Garbage!
Artificial intelligence is not replacing lawyers any time soon. The post First Fully A.I. Drafted Complaint Filed In Federal Court And… It’s Hot Garbage! appeared first on Above the Law.The most charitable read one can give Sokolowski et al v. Digital Currency Group,...
KPMG Law US Seeks Alternative Business License, Shaking Up Legal Status Quo
The Big Four firm is applying for a license under Arizona rules that allow lawyers and non-lawyers to co-own law firms. 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...
Former Arnold & Porter Leader James Jones Dies at 79
James "Jim" Jones, former managing partner of Arnold & Porter who went on to become a management consultant, died last month at the age of 79. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Start With ‘Yes, If’: How I Help Teams Innovate Without Fear
Legal boundaries, when approached creatively, can lead to smarter, more innovative solutions. The post Start With ‘Yes, If’: How I Help Teams Innovate Without Fear appeared first on Above the Law.“No.” It’s the word that strikes dread into product teams when they hear...
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonuses Up To 130% Above Market For Its Highest Billers
Associates who made 'incredible personal sacrifices' will be receiving HUGE bonuses. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonuses Up To 130% Above Market For Its Highest Billers appeared first on Above the Law.As they are wont to do, Biglaw firms have matched the...
Appeal Pending: Governor’s Selected Candidate Sworn Into St. Louis County Prosecutor’s Office
Melissa Price Smith has worked in the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's office since 2008, where she served as assistant prosecuting attorney and supervisor of the office's sexual assault and child abuse team. Melissa Price Smith has worked in the St....
The High Stakes Of ACA Subsidies: What’s At Risk For Hospitals And Patients
The Affordable Care Act's enhanced subsidies are at risk of expiring at the end of 2025, and healthcare leaders are worried about what could happen if Congress doesn’t renew them. For instance, more Americans would become uninsured, premiums would increase, and...
CES 2025: Insights For Legal From The World’s Biggest Consumer Electronics Show
CES has historically introduced tech that crosses over to the legal industry. The post CES 2025: Insights For Legal From The World’s Biggest Consumer Electronics Show appeared first on Above the Law.The Las Vegas Convention Center during CES last January. (Photo by...
Elite, Business Management Platform for Large Law Firms, Acquires Payments Processor Tranch
Elite, the financial and business management platform for large law firms that Thomson Reuters sold to private equity firm TPG Inc. in 2023, said today that it has acquired Tranch, an invoice automation and payments platform providing invoice management and payment...
Morning Docket: 01.06.25
* Private equity "rewriting the rules of legal practice" which is sure to turn out well because private equity has never hollowed out an industry to siphon off short-term profit and then left it for dead before. [American Lawyer] * Flexible work from home policies...
In Free Agent Lateral Era, Big Law Has ‘Entire Teams Dedicated to Identifying’ Top Talent
Lateral partner recruiting has "transformed into a distinct professional function" within Big Law, a Leopard report says. 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...
It Is What It Is — Can You Plead That in Court?
Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way? The post It Is What It Is — Can You Plead That in Court? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Can you plead that? “It...
Trump Defense Team Urges Judge to Stay Impending Sentencing
Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan had scheduled sentencing for Friday, yet indicated he did not plan to impose jail time. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
Dena Sharp Will Take Over Girard Sharp in Firm’s First Leadership Transition
On Jan. 6, San Francisco-based Girard Sharp's Daniel Girard will step down as managing partner. 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 using FeedBlitz to...
How I Made Partner: ‘Find Your Niche and Become the Go-To Person,’ Says Shawn Hendricks of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young
"I would give the same advice to my younger self as I would give to another younger associate: find your niche and become the go-to person at the firm for this specific area." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
‘Pull Back the Curtain’: Ex-NFL Players Seek Discovery in Lawsuit Over League’s Disability Plan
Former pro football players are bidding to compel discovery in a class action that accuses the NFL's employee welfare benefit plans of refusing them disability benefits. Former pro football players are bidding to compel discovery in a class action that accuses...
Improper Removal to Fed. Court Leads to $100K Bill for Blue Cross Blue Shield
"The fact that attorneys' fees can quickly exceed the value of disputes is both a sad fact of litigation and also precisely the reason that attorneys' fees for unreasonable and bad faith litigation are awarded," said U.S. District Judge April M. Perry, noting the...
Biglaw Firm Had A Banger Year In M&A
They advised on hundreds of billions in mergers deals. The post Biglaw Firm Had A Banger Year In M&A appeared first on Above the Law.(via Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Which Biglaw firm led the merger &...
New Year, Same Clarence Thomas — See Also
Don't Expect "Following The Law" To Be On His Resolution List: More failure to disclose stuff. Some Of The Worst Supreme Court Cases Of 2024: Did your least favorite make the list? Biglaw Firm Matches! Kinda: Really is dependent on which office you work in. New Year,...
Sanctions Order Over Toyota’s Failure to Provide English Translations of Documents Vacated by Appeals Court
"Rule 26 of our Rules of Civil Procedure allow a party to seek documents in the possession of the adverse party; it does not generally require the adverse party to pay for any said documents to be translated into the English language," the court said. "In other words,...
Roberts Calls Court’s Relationship With Congress ‘Strained.’ Who’s to Blame?
The chief justice called out "public officials" for dangerous remarks about courts in his unusually targeted year-end report—and acknowledged a "strained relationship" between the Supreme Court and Congress. The chief justice called out "public officials" for...
What Was The Worst Supreme Court Decision Of 2024?
So much happened! Let's take a moment to reflect. The post What Was The Worst Supreme Court Decision Of 2024? appeared first on Above the Law.Photo by Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States via Getty ImagesThere were some very surprising legal outcomes...
Biglaw Mergers Expected To Continue Apace In 2025, Even As Law Firms Grow ‘Pickier’
Does your law firm have the urge to merge? The post Biglaw Mergers Expected To Continue Apace In 2025, Even As Law Firms Grow ‘Pickier’ appeared first on Above the Law.Does your law firm have the urge to merge? The post Biglaw Mergers Expected To Continue Apace In...
Some Lawyers Celebrate Underwhelming Career Milestones
Many lawyer awards are more about the size of the lawyer's ego than the size of the accomplishment. The post Some Lawyers Celebrate Underwhelming Career Milestones appeared first on Above the Law.Many lawyer awards are more about the size of the lawyer's ego than the...
‘The Most Viable Solution’: Donald Trump to Face Sentencing on January 10, Judge Rules
Acting Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan on Friday declined to dismiss the indictment or guilty verdict against President-elect Donald Trump. He indicated he did not intend to sentence Trump to any jail time, but instead impose a sentence of unconditional...
After $4M Verdict, Federal Judge Denies Request for New Trial on Unsuccessful Trademark Claims
The jury was told that a defense to the plaintiff's claims may be proving that the trademarks are used only as a model number, not for source identification, and "lack secondary meaning." The jury was told that a defense to the plaintiff's claims may be proving...
NLRB Blisters Skilled Care Home Chain That Terminated Nursing Assistant Who Complained About Wages
The National Labor Relations Board ordered PruittHealth to reinstate certified nursing assistant Coretta Jones, provide her back pay and lost benefits and reimburse her for job search expenses. Employers may wish that employees clamoring for higher pay would...
Blocking $14B Nippon US Steel Deal Will Not Dampen Japan-U.S. M&A, Lawyers Say
Japan's outbound M&A volume grew by 36% to nearly $45 billion last year. By September 2024, outbound M&A from Japan to the U.S. was also up a remarkable 160% to $32 billion. Japan's outbound M&A volume grew by 36% to nearly $45 billion last year. By...
Anthropic Agrees to ‘Guardrails’ for Its AI Training to Protect Copyrighted Lyrics Pending Fight Over Fair Use
An agreement signed in the U.S. District Court of Northern California requires Anthropic to use “guardrails to protect copyrighted lyrics allegedly used to train its premier AI product, Claude. The case filed by a group of music publishers remains in...
Clarence Thomas Avoids DOJ Referral Evoking George Costanza Defense
Judicial Conference declines to refer Justice Thomas to the DOJ. The post Clarence Thomas Avoids DOJ Referral Evoking George Costanza Defense appeared first on Above the Law.Judicial Conference declines to refer Justice Thomas to the DOJ. The post Clarence Thomas...
Thwarting of $14B US Steel Deal Won’t Dampen Japan-U.S. M&A, Lawyers Say
Japan's outbound M&A volume grew by 36% to nearly $45 billion last year. By September 2024, outbound M&A from Japan to the U.S. was also up a remarkable 160% to $32 billion. Japan's outbound M&A volume grew by 36% to nearly $45 billion last year. By...