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Reuters Win In AI Training Lawsuit Gives Guidance On New Era of ‘Fair Use,’ Attorney Say
"The ruling is, in many respects, fairly narrow, but it does provide guidance as to how to analyze some of these issues in these cases going forward," Mammen said. "The ruling is, in many respects, fairly narrow, but it does provide guidance as to how to analyze...
Reuters Win In AI Training Lawsuit Gives Guidance On New Era of ‘Fair Use,’ Attorneys Say
"The ruling is, in many respects, fairly narrow, but it does provide guidance as to how to analyze some of these issues in these cases going forward," Mammen said. "The ruling is, in many respects, fairly narrow, but it does provide guidance as to how to analyze...
Can Rural America Reverse the Legal Desert Trend?
Roy Ginsburg | While the legal desert persists in rural America, promising steps toward change are being taken. Will they be sufficient? The post Can Rural America Reverse the Legal Desert Trend? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Eric Adams, Defense Counsel and DOJ Attorneys Ordered Into Court for Inquiry Into Dismissal Bid
The action follows an amicus brief from three former tristate U.S. attorneys urging Judge Dale Ho to investigate the circumstances surrounding the Justice Department's move to dismiss the case. The action follows an amicus brief from three former tristate U.S....
Split NY Top Court Validates Ethics Panel, Turning Back Challenge by Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo
New York Court of Appeals Judge Jenny Rivera wrote for the majority's 4-3 ruling to validate the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government's constitutionality. The decision clears the way for the agency to investigate former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's...
U.S. Attorneys in New York’s Northern and Western Districts Move On
Carla Freedman, the top federal prosecutor for a swath of upstate New York, officially announced the end of her time in the role late on Monday, while Trini Ross, another U.S. attorney, in Buffalo, appeared to signal her four-year tenure had also come to a...
Partners Are Eager To Make A Move In This Hot Hiring Market
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Generally, all firms are vulnerable. — Sabina Lippman, firmwide managing partner of recruiting firm CenterPeak, in comments given to the American Lawyer, on the likelihood that partners will make lateral moves...
Six Signs It Might Be Time to Quit Your Job
Joan Feldman | Quitting is pretty tough for those of us who believe our highest accomplishment is to dig in our heels and persevere. The post Six Signs It Might Be Time to Quit Your Job appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.While many of...
‘Potential Resolution’: SEC Moves for 28-Day Pause in Coinbase Litigation
The move by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission follows its similar actions, including in litigation against Binance, where on Monday, the federal agency asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for a 60-day stay of the litigation, citing the...
‘Potential Resolution’: SEC Moves for 28-Day Pause in Coinbase Litigation
The move by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission follows its similar actions, including in litigation against Binance, where on Monday, the federal agency asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for a 60-day stay of the litigation, citing the...
The Fight For Rights Continues: The View From Legal Academia
In this episode of The Jabot I chat with Jackie Gardina, Dean and Chief Academic Officer at The Colleges of Law, about systemic change, legal education, and the hurdles to entering the legal profession. Gain insights on LGBTQ rights, bar exam reform, and advice for...
3 Ways Your Firm Can Conjure A Cash Flow Miracle
It’s no secret that lawyers can be pretty bad with money management, and there are many reasons why. “Let’s go back to the very beginning,” says Joyce Brafford of Profitsolv. “We know that law schools are very good at taking people’s money. But what about when the...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Who will check Trump? The Supreme Court (maybe); The court majority’s...
Which Issues Do Healthcare Leaders Want RFK Jr. To Address?
The post Which Issues Do Healthcare Leaders Want RFK Jr. To Address? appeared first on Above the Law.Despite opposition from Democrats, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as Health and Human Services secretary by the Senate on Thursday.RFK Jr. has drawn some...
They Should Have Spent More On The DOGE Site — See Also
Spendthrift Habits Mean Shoddy Security: Get a load of what passes as a government site nowadays. He’s Just Staring There, Menacingly: Someone noticed Trump’s mug shot outside the Oval Office. Rather Resign Than Fall In Line: Sometimes doing the right thing costs you...
Ex-Judge Wants Lawyers to Defend Courts—From Trump and Others
“Lawyers have a duty to uphold the system they work in," former Connecticut Superior Court Judge Thomas Moukawsher said. “Lawyers have a duty to uphold the system they work in," former Connecticut Superior Court Judge Thomas Moukawsher...
Ex-Judge Wants Lawyers to Defend Courts—From Trump and Others
“Lawyers have a duty to uphold the system they work in," former Connecticut Superior Court Judge Thomas Moukawsher said. “Lawyers have a duty to uphold the system they work in," former Connecticut Superior Court Judge Thomas Moukawsher...
‘Biggest Breach’ Since ‘Watergate’?: Elon Musk Among Defendants Named in New Privacy Suits Targeting DOGE
Two new privacy class actions targeting the actions of the newly launched Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the Elon Musk-led task force focused on slashing federal spending, were filed in Washington, D.C., federal court this week. The complaints are the...
‘Biggest Breach’ Since ‘Watergate’?: Elon Musk Among Defendants Named in New Privacy Suits Targeting DOGE
Two new privacy class actions targeting the actions of the newly launched Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the Elon Musk-led task force focused on slashing federal spending, were filed in Washington, D.C., federal court this week. The complaints are the...
E*Trade, Morgan Stanley Face Class Action Over Undisclosed Automatic Account Transfers
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E*Trade, Morgan Stanley Face Class Action Over Undisclosed Automatic Account Transfers
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector. This...
Legal Industry Regaining Pre-Pandemic Strength as Group Lateral Hires Continue to Rise
Law firms are still waging a battle for talent, fighting each other to recruit and retain the best. The latest hiring trend involves large groups moving between firms. Last year’s lateral move highlights showed that this phenomenon was already becoming increasingly...
GOP Lawmakers Ramp Up Efforts to Overturn Biden Rules Via Review Act
Of the 49 resolutions introduced this year, 14 would rescind Environmental Protection Agency rules. Five others target Department of Energy rules related to conservation. Another would rescind a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule protecting marine archaeological...
GOP Lawmakers Ramp Up Efforts to Overturn Biden Rules Via Review Act
Of the 49 resolutions introduced this year, 14 would rescind Environmental Protection Agency rules. Five others target Department of Energy rules related to conservation. Another would rescind a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule protecting marine archaeological...
Men Push Back, Students Sue: The Culture War on Campus
What happens at college campuses mirrors the fervor and agitation felt these days as the country at large endeavors to redefine the national culture. What happens at college campuses mirrors the fervor and agitation felt these days as the country at large...
Men Push Back, Students Sue: The Culture War on Campus
What happens at college campuses mirrors the fervor and agitation felt these days as the country at large endeavors to redefine the national culture. What happens at college campuses mirrors the fervor and agitation felt these days as the country at large...
Who Owns the Name UGGs? The Long Trademark Battle Has Hit Australians Hard
The Australian courts have ruled that "ugg" is a generic term for sheepskin boots. The Australian courts have ruled that "ugg" is a generic term for sheepskin boots.
Who Owns the Name UGGs? The Long Trademark Battle Has Hit Australians Hard
The Australian courts have ruled that "ugg" is a generic term for sheepskin boots. The Australian courts have ruled that "ugg" is a generic term for sheepskin boots.
Cadwalader Hires From Reed Smith, Ashurst in London Fund Finance Rebuild
The hire comes after the firm lost a four-partner team to King & Spalding last year. The hire comes after the firm lost a four-partner team to King & Spalding last year.
Cadwalader Hires From Reed Smith, Ashurst in London Fund Finance Rebuild
The hire comes after the firm lost a four-partner team to King & Spalding last year. The hire comes after the firm lost a four-partner team to King & Spalding last year.
Meet the Big Law Partners Nominated to the Trump Administration So Far
At least 11 Big Law partners have been tapped to move to the public sector. At least 11 Big Law partners have been tapped to move to the public sector.
Meet the Big Law Partners Nominated to the Trump Administration So Far
At least 11 Big Law partners have been tapped to move to the public sector. At least 11 Big Law partners have been tapped to move to the public sector.
Critics of New Tariffs Face Uphill Battle in Courts, Experts Say
Numerous trade attorneys say that any legal challenge to the new tariffs will run up against courts that have proven themselves to be very deferential to presidential trade authority. Numerous trade attorneys say that any legal challenge to the new tariffs will...
Critics of New Tariffs Face Uphill Battle in Courts, Experts Say
Numerous trade attorneys say that any legal challenge to the new tariffs will run up against courts that have proven themselves to be very deferential to presidential trade authority. Numerous trade attorneys say that any legal challenge to the new tariffs will...
Litigation Trends to Watch From Law.com Radar: Cases Surge over Coupon Browser Extensions, DraftKings Promotions and Amazon Trackers
PayPal, Microsoft and Capital One are facing a storm of lawsuits centering on their coupon browser extensions Honey, Microsoft Shopping and Capital One Shopping. PayPal, Microsoft and Capital One are facing a storm of lawsuits centering on their coupon browser...
Litigation Trend: Exempt Employees Sue for Overtime
"Even though you do the managerial stuff, that is only like 20 minutes a day, or an hour a day. The rest of your day is unloading trucks, cleaning bathrooms, stocking shelves, something that a clerk would ordinarily do. You're not really a manager, right? The employer...
5 Workers Sue Valero Energy Over Texas Refinery Blast
Inside Track: Smart Companies Will Pass on Trump’s Invitation to Bribe
"Companies must maintain their compliance commitments—notwithstanding any pause in enforcement by a single enforcement agency,” Paul Hastings advised clients this week. "Companies must maintain their compliance commitments—notwithstanding any pause in...
Davis Polk’s Leor Landa on Wild Times in Fund Formation
The expansion of private credit and increased private equity hold times have led to a surge in creative solutions to get capital back to investors. Leor Landa leads the investment management practice at Davis, Polk & Wardwell. That practice steered over $200...
Read the Order: US Judge Grants TRO Restraining Trump’s Gender-Affirming Care EOs
U.S. District Judge Brendan Hurson's 14-day temporary restraining order prohibits the White House from "conditioning or withholding federal funding based on the fact that a healthcare entity or health professional provides gender affirming medical care to a patient"...
Australian Judge Bans Use of Gen AI for Affidavits, Witness Statements
Statements should reflect a person's knowledge, not AI-generated content, judge says. Statements should reflect a person's knowledge, not AI-generated content, judge says.
Powerful Shareholder-Advisory Firm Abandons Push to Diversify Corporate Boards
Institutional Shareholder Services' retreat on DEI follows decisions by BlackRock and Vanguard to deemphasize the issue. A powerful shareholder-advisory firm that for years has pressured companies to increase the representation of women and minorities on their...
Florida Federal Judge Sanctions Attorney in Litigation Against DaBaby
In a 65-page order, U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez found that “counsel's conduct causes the court to seriously question whether the attorney “should be appearing before any court in our district or state. The U.S. District Court in the Southern District of...
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Federal Court Evaluates Constitutionality of School’s Transgender Policy Prohibiting Parental Notice
“Here, the constitutional questions raised by Landerer's substantive and procedural due process claims are not beyond debate, as shown by the various courts that addressed the same issue in differing manners, but ultimately reaching the conclusion that policies not...
Klarna Among the Latest E-Commerce Sites Hit With Suit Over Marketing Commissions
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Authenticity In an AI World
In today's digitally connected world, we have unparalleled tools at our disposal to connect with target audiences. But with them comes a critical challenge: how to maintain authenticity, human intelligence and personal connection in a landscape increasingly dominated...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Keep Listening and Keep Learning,’ Says Pavan Agarwal of Foley & Lardner
"As much as you can, stay focused on the privilege of having the opportunity to work with an incredible team of people (lawyers and business professionals) and being so lucky that companies and individuals trust us to help them drive their business forward. Our...
Midtown or Buckhead? For Atlanta Law Firms, Neighborhood Preferences Are Shifting
New Class A space and proximity to interstates attract most Big Law firms to Midtown. New Class A space and proximity to interstates attract most Big Law firms to Midtown.
News Publishers Sue AI Firm Cohere, Alleging Copyright and Trademark Violations
The suit filed by a coalition of news publishers from the U.S., the U.K. and Canada say Cohere's AI products regurgitate near-verbatim stories in real time and invent false stories that are wrongly attributed to the newsrooms. The suit filed by a coalition of...
Associate Tries Delegating His Workload To His Higher-Ups — See Also
They Might Not Get Arrested, But Their Career Won’t Develop: Bobloblaw-inspired Redditor gives masterclass on how to address associate who opts out of work. The Rule Of Law Is Worth Defending: Thousands of lawyers support the ABA’s rebuke of the Executive. Double Or...
Does Your Professional Life Feel Like A Raging Wildfire?
Let’s face it. It probably does. Control is an illusion. For in-house lawyers, the legal landscape has always been unpredictable. But today, that unpredictability feels more like a wildfire — spreading rapidly, jumping across boundaries, and consuming everything in...
Gen Z Lawyer Tells Senior Associate, ‘Nah, You Do That’
Generally speaking, “the kids are all right.” Older generations consistently bitch and moan about young people making the exact same mistakes the rapidly fossilizing pretend they never made, but in the end, the next crop turns out fine. Gen Z may actually be breaking...
Top Law School Accidentally Sends Out Hundreds Of Erroneous Acceptance Letters
William & Mary Law School just made a pretty big mistake when it comes to admissions for its incoming class of law students. Earlier this week, more than 400 people who had applied to W&M received the exciting news that they’d been accepted to the Top 50 law...
Jones Day Partner And Other Biglaw Alums Join Elon Musk’s DOGE
The questionable Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) got a ton of flack in the early days (okay, it was like a week and a half ago, but time is not timing right now) for putting some sketchy kids in charge. But reporting from Pro Publica reveals it’s not just...
Tom Goldstein Is Free! For Now.
It’s been a whirlwind week for the SCOTUSblog co-founder: arrested on Monday, banished to federal lockup on Tuesday, and now free on Thursday. Goldstein, the Supreme Court litigator charged with a number of tax and fraud claims stemming from an alleged second life as...
NYC Biglaw Associate Compensation Increased By $100K In Just 5 Years
(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Seeing that growth in compensation in such a large amount, on average, shows supply and demand forces in the market. Associates are highly sought after especially in the...
Thousands Of Lawyers Sign Open Letter To Defend The Rule Of Law From Executive Attack
When Above the Law usually talks about a group of over 2,000+ lawyers getting together to show support, it usually means that some big name went above and beyond for bonus season. This time, there’s more gravitas than money at stake. The ABA recently took a stand...
Actual Versus Artificial Intelligence: A New Kind Of Arms Race?
In dinosaur times, a company called Memorex, which started as a computer tape company in the 1960s, had a commercial that dinosaur lawyers will probably remember to this day. The commercial featured Ella Fitzgerald, and if you don’t know who she is, shame on you....
Elite Litigation Boutique Doing Its Part To Protect Whistleblowers
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which elite litigation boutique law firm won a TRO keeping client Hampton Dellinger in his role as Special Counsel as the primary protector of whistleblowers? Hint: Judge Amy Berman Jackson wrote in...
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The Law Firm Disrupted: Arizona Merger Offers A Playbook To Strike Fear in Midsize Law Firms
An accounting firm with 2,100 employees across the U.S. has joined forces with a business law boutique. Now it can sell clients on the ability to solve business and legal challenges under one roof. An accounting firm with 2,100 employees across the U.S. has...
‘Work There Will Dry Up’: White-Collar Defense Practices Poised to See Slow Downs
Litigation and investigation partners are bracing for shifting demand after Trump's executive order pausing FCPA enforcement, among other policy changes. Litigation and investigation partners are bracing for shifting demand after Trump's executive order pausing...
White Man Claims Seattle Discriminated Against Him. Judge Disagreed
The ruling dismissing the reverse-discrimination claims comes just as employers brace for a new onslaught of DEI-based investigations and lawsuits from the federal government and private parties. The ruling dismissing the reverse-discrimination claims comes just...
‘Legal Frankenstein’ Led to PCB Verdict, Monsanto Tells Washington Supreme Court
On Tuesday, Monsanto attorney Lauren Goldman of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher asked the Washington Supreme Court to overturn a jury's $185 million PCB verdict in 2021. On Tuesday, Monsanto attorney Lauren Goldman of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher asked the Washington...
Disqualification Row Emerges in $2.8B Blue Cross Settlement as Opt-Out Deadline Approaches
March 4 is the deadline for health care providers to decide whether or not they want to stay in a proposed settlement with Blue Cross Blue Shield for $2.8 billion. Class counsel has filed motions to disqualify two law firms allegedly soliciting "opt outs" on behalf of...
Canadian Firms Dust Off Their COVID Playbook to Respond to Tsunami of Client Inquiries Over Tariffs
Lawyers are so busy dealing with anxious clients, it's “like drinking from a firehose, said one Dentons lawyer about the impact of a looming U.S.-Canada trade war. Lawyers are so busy dealing with anxious clients, it's “like drinking from a firehose, said one...
Some New Arrivals Prefer Buckhead, but Midtown Remains Tops for Atlanta Law Firms
New Class A space and proximity to interstates attract most Big Law firms to Midtown. New Class A space and proximity to interstates attract most Big Law firms to Midtown.
Navigating the VUCA World: Why Firms Must Innovate and Reevaluate Legal Operations
In the legal industry, volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) (originally a military concept) have reshaped how law firms operate, requiring legal administrators to adapt to a rapidly evolving work environment. Navigating this VUCA landscape involves...
Mass Shooting Survivor Hits Michigan State University With $50M Civil Rights Lawsuit
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Interim Manhattan US Attorney Danielle Sassoon Resigns Her Post
A tumultuous day was marked by Sassoon's resignation, along with two senior federal prosecutors at Main Justice, all as a result of the decision to force SDNY to dismiss public corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. A tumultuous day was...
Hecker Fink Wins TRO Restraining Trump’s Special Counsel Firing Decision
"The effort by the White House to terminate the Special Counsel without identifying any cause plainly contravenes the statute," U.S. District Senior Judge Amy Berman Jackson wrote in her order granting Hecker Fink's motion for a temporary restraining order preserving...
State Court Affirms $20M Wrongful Death Verdict for Tractor-Trailer Driver’s Speed Around a Curve
The state high court affirmed a jury verdict awarding the plaintiffs more than $20 million in damages against a transportation company and one of its drivers, who was reportedly speeding around a curve before hitting a stopped vehicle. The Missouri Supreme Court...
State Supreme Court Disbars South Florida Attorney
The lawyer joins the ranks of disbarred attorneys who have lost their careers due to ethical misconduct. The lawyer joins the ranks of disbarred attorneys who have lost their careers due to ethical misconduct.
Amazon, Allstate Flooded with Class Actions Targeting Alleged Collection of Geolocation Data
Big Tech retail giant Amazon, its subsidiary Amazon Advertising, insurance company Allstate Corp. and Allstate's data analytics subsidiary, Arity LLC, were swarmed in the first two months of 2025 with class actions alleging they unlawfully collected users' geolocation...
Former GC Claims Investment Advising Company ‘Substantially Underpaid’ Female Executives
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Using Compliance-Based Criminal Charges to Prosecute Companies for AI Crimes
The DOJ has put companies on fair notice of its expectations on how companies can responsibly adopt AI tools. Companies that take the necessary steps may benefit from a de facto “compliance defense, but those companies that fail to heed this guidance expose themselves...
Managed Services Company Factor Acquires Legal Tech Design Firm Theory and Principle to Accelerate Its Push Into AI-Enabled Legal Services
Factor, a managed services company that describes itself as a provider of “integrated law” to corporate legal departments, has acquired Theory and Principle, a legal technology design and development agency, in a move intended to advance Factor’s strategic shift...
Jury’s $80M Landmark Verdict Recognizes ‘Devastating Loss’ of 10-Year-Old Girl, Attorneys Say
The nearly $80 million verdict is the highest reported Illinois verdict for a police pursuit crash, according to the firm. The nearly $80 million verdict is the highest reported Illinois verdict for a police pursuit crash, according to the...
Eight-Figure Outliers Aside, These Lateral Candidates Face a ‘Buyer’s Market’ in Big Law
"What we are hearing from firms is, 'we'd love to be opportunistic and grab this person, but we don't have the business case for it,'" one recruiter said. "What we are hearing from firms is, 'we'd love to be opportunistic and grab this person, but we don't have...
Valentine’s Day Emergency? Five Sweetheart Ideas for Busy Lawyers
Valentine's Day: The silly love songs, cheesy Netflix playlists. At Attorney at Work, we're all in, with a Friday Five filled with sweetheart ideas. The post Valentine’s Day Emergency? Five Sweetheart Ideas for Busy Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech...
Valentine’s Day Emergency? Five Sweetheart Ideas for Busy Lawyers
Valentine's Day: The silly love songs, cheesy Netflix playlists. At Attorney at Work, we're all in, with a Friday Five filled with sweetheart ideas. The post Valentine’s Day Emergency? Five Sweetheart Ideas for Busy Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech...
Lawyers on Bluesky: A Guide to the Rising Social Media Platform Attracting Legal Professionals
Lindsay Hanoski | Bluesky-curious? The new social network is gaining traction, and now could be the optimal time for attorneys to join the platform. The post Lawyers on Bluesky: A Guide to the Rising Social Media Platform Attracting Legal Professionals appeared first...
King of Auto-Dealer-Software Market Escalates Brawl With Upstart Led by Ex-Tesla CIO
After market leader CDK accused nine-year-old Tekion of stealing its data, Tekion denied wrongdoing and said CDK was resorting to "bullying" because "it can't compete fairly or innovate effectively." After market leader CDK accused nine-year-old Tekion of...
US Judge Lifts Pause on Trump’s Deferred Resignation Offer for Federal Workers
U.S. District Judge George O'Toole Jr. said the federal workers' unions who sued over the program lack standing. A federal judge in Massachusetts on Wednesday reinstated the Trump administration’s offer for federal workers to take a deferred resignation, lifting...
Alina Habba’s Interesting Take On The Separation Of Powers Sparks Ridicule
(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Alina, dear, go back to law school. Or, at least read Marbury v. Madison. Also, stop talking because every time you do, you make a fool of yourself. — Elizabeth de la Vega,...
ABA Defends Rule Of Law Against Entitled Billionaire And Yale Law Grad Who Didn’t Do His Con Law Readings
What is the major difference between a president and a king? Presidents just come from wealth or the right family, while kings come from wealth and the right family. Jokes aside — the main difference is that presidents are subject to the rule of law. The assumption...
Lawyers Continue To Embrace AI In All The Wrong Ways
The same legal community that considered email a passing fad that could never replace the “intraoffice sweep” has seemingly increasingly abandoned caution as generative AI expands. And that’s not exactly an exciting prospect for firm tech professionals. Hill...
Top Biglaw Firms Love Elite Law Schools
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Firm Prospects’ 2025 Am Law 50 Placement Report: A Review of the Class of 2023, graduates from the top 14 (T14) law schools made up what percentage of hires at Am Law 50 firms? Hint:...
Pray The State Away — See Also
Religious Leaders Sue To Keep ICE Out Of Their Sanctuaries: Talk about keeping the church and state separate! ABA Shouts Down Attacks On The Rule Of Law: This would really piss off Trump & Co. if they actually knew how to read. Making Moves! Lateral Ones!: Famous...
After Costco Digs in Its Heels on DEI, What Could Go Wrong?
Companies like Costco that retain diversity, equity and inclusion measures despite government scrutiny are likely to face a costly battle defending their policies. Companies like Costco that retain diversity, equity and inclusion measures despite government...
Autocorrect, Other AI Applications, Are Biased Against Rural Language Like Hunting And Fishing Terms
I spent about half my life in very rural areas of America learning how to hunt and fish and otherwise have a good time in the outdoors. For the other half, of course, I’ve been in cities of various sizes learnin’ fancy lawyer words and then trying to make some money...
Legendary Litigator Neal Katyal Makes Major Lateral Move, Joining Milbank
Neal Katyal (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Neal Katyal, one of the most renowned appellate litigators in the country, is making a major lateral move. The former acting solicitor general is leaving Hogan Lovells, the firm he’s called home...
Insurer Spending On Lawyers Rather Than, You Know, Healthcare
If United Healthcare considered spending more on a cancer patient and less on lawyers to sue doctors for pointing out they didn’t spend on the cancer patient they wouldn’t be getting so thoroughly dragged online. While the mockery they’re getting is funny, this...
Elon Musk Is Coming For Biglaw
(Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images) It should be abundantly clear by now, but it bears repeating: Elon Musk has no respect for the rule of law. His position on everything depends solely on his calculation of how much he personally benefits. Musk’s unelected and...
DHS Seeks IRS Help In Fulfilling Trump’s Promise To Mass Deport Undocumented Migrants
(Photo via Getty Images)On February 7, the new Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem sent a memo to the Internal Revenue Service asking for assistance with immigration enforcement. It requested the availability of qualified officials — including law enforcement —...
Sonia Sotomayor Wildly Out Of Touch With Trump’s America
(Photo by Allison Shelley/Getty Images)The rule of law, and the judges who uphold it, is under attack by the current Trump administration. Executive orders with dubious constitutional backing are flying from the Donald’s pen, and there’s a certified avalanche of...
FEMA Steals $80M From NYC, Dares Courts To Do Something About It
The Trump administration had a bad night in Boston followed by a lousy morning in Providence, as two courts gave major side eye to the DOJ’s latest legal stylings. Many people are saying these pleadings are garbage! They come with tears in their eyes and say, Sir,...
Arnold & Porter Representing ABA in Lawsuit Challenging USAID Funding Halt
The Trump administration's funding freeze has impacted tens of millions of dollars and has "decimated" ABA programs including those aimed at protecting religious freedom in Asia, promoting war recovery for Ukraine, advancing democracy in Myanmar and battling money...
The Evolving Landscape of AI Employment Laws: What Employers Should Know in 2025
With AI increasingly integrated into employee staffing, employee monitoring and workplace decision-making, employers must stay on top of evolving and varying AI compliance requirements and legislation. With AI increasingly integrated into employee staffing,...