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LeVar Burton Shares Advice For Lawyers
You don't have to take his word for it -- but you should. The post LeVar Burton Shares Advice For Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.Radically engage in diversifying...
Tax Strategies For Solos & Smalls In A Digital And Web 3.0 World
Consult a qualified CPA and/or tax attorney with experience in digital transactions for guidance on your specific situation. The post Tax Strategies For Solos & Smalls In A Digital And Web 3.0 World appeared first on Above the Law.This is a summary of the...
This Biglaw Firm Is Expanding By Hiring A Boatload Of Lateral Partners
That's a *lot* of new business. The post This Biglaw Firm Is Expanding By Hiring A Boatload Of Lateral Partners appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Since January of 2022, how many lateral partners has Paul...
Suspicious Investigators, Dubious Dog Toys, And Some Missouri Justice — See Also
Enough About Justices Avoiding The Appearance Of Impropriety, What About The Investigators?: There's no way they didn't know this was bad optics. Is This Dog Toy Giving Jack Daniel's A Bad Rap?: Prepare for the Rogers test. And puns. Insurrection JD Would Be A Cool...
Favorite Podcast? Take the Attorney at Work Podcast Survey 2023
We're conducting a brief survey to gather recommendations for the most useful and entertaining podcasts for lawyers. The post Favorite Podcast? Take the Attorney at Work Podcast Survey 2023 appeared first on Attorney at Work.What are you listening to? Complete our...
Attorneys Diverge Over Who’s Driving Norfolk Train Derailment Lawsuits
One proposed leadership team has 37 lawyers, many from national firms, while another group, about half that size, calls itself "Team Ohio." With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...
Two Attorneys From Trial Firm Lyons & Simmons Selected Among Texas Rising Stars
DALLAS, TX—The plaintiffs personal injury work of Stephen Higdon and Michael Fechner of the trial firm Lyons & Simmons, LLP is recognized in the 2023 edition of the Texas Rising Stars legal guide. The prestigious peer review guide highlights Texas’ top lawyers age...
Sidley Strengthens Global M&A and Private Equity Practice With Partner Ali Shaikley
NEW YORK, NY—Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to welcome Ali Shaikley as a partner in its global M&A and Private Equity practice in New York. Prior to joining Sidley, Mr. Shaikley was a partner at White & Case where he worked in the firm’s Dubai and Abu Dhabi...
Two Bradley Attorneys Named to 2023 Texas Rising Stars
HOUSTON, TX—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Melissa Gutierrez Alonso and Saira S. Siddiqui, both associates in the firm’s Houston office, have been named by Super Lawyers to the 2023 Texas Rising Stars list. Ms. Alonso is a litigator in...
Biden Judicial Pick Flubs GOP Senator’s Quiz This Time About ‘Brady’ Motions
Sen. John Kennedy asked U.S. District Court nominee S. Kato Crews what a "Brady" motion is and how to analyze one. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal...
Coughlin and Medici Join Scott+Scott’s San Diego Office
San Diego, CA—Patrick Coughlin and Carmen Medici have joined Scott+Scott’s San Diego office. The attorneys, formerly with Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, have extensive experience in complex antitrust litigation and unfair competition law. Patrick...
Growing Trend of Data Sharing Litigation: Federal Judge OKs ‘Subscriber’s’ VPPA Suit Against PBS
Currently, VPPA lawsuits--many of which are class action suits--are spiking nationwide alongside the use of consumer data tracking by companies who provide information to social media platforms like Facebook for marketing analytics. Specifically, Facebook uses a...
Stanford Law Dean: Associate Dean Steinbach Placed on Leave After Disrupting Judge Duncan’s Speech
"Lawyers are held to a higher standard of professional conduct and that it's even more important in the midst of heated controversy," and "learning to channel the passion of one's principles into reasoned, persuasive argument is an essential part of learning to be an...
Sneak Peek at the 2023 Go-To Law Schools: Nos. 11-20
Here's a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2022 graduates to associate jobs at the largest 100 law firms. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...
Aviation Attorney Alex Marriott Joins Baker Donelson in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The law firm of Baker Donelson has expanded its Corporate Group with the addition of Alex Marriott as of counsel in the Firm’s Washington, D.C., office. Mr. Marriott concentrates his practice on aviation transactional, regulatory, and policy matters,...
Five Weil Attorneys in Dallas Named Texas Rising Stars
DALLAS, TX—Five Dallas-based attorneys from international law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP have been named Texas Rising Stars for 2023 by Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters. Texas Rising Stars is an annual list of exceptional lawyers in the state from more...
Houston Trial Lawyer Erin Bullard Earns Texas Rising Stars Recognition
HOUSTON, TX—For the third consecutive year, Houston trial lawyer Erin Bullard of Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLP has earned recognition in the Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars legal guide as one of the state’s top young lawyers. The peer review legal...
Dallas Allied Bars Mixer
Attorney at Law Magazine went “out on the town” with the Dallas Bar Association Equality Committee and Allied Bars Mixer (DAABA, DAYL, DBA, DHBA, DLBGTBA, DWLA and JLTBA) March 16, 2023 at Mattito’s Tex-Mex – Oak Lawn. Attendees mixed, mingled and networked while...
Johnson & Johnson Loses Talc Bankruptcy Rehearing, Plans Supreme Court Review
On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied Johnson & Johnson's petition to rehear its Jan. 30 decision effectively dismissing its talc bankruptcy. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
Calif. Bill Would Allow Electronic Recording in All Civil Cases
SB 662 would authorize courts to record civil proceedings when a certified shorthand reporter is not available. Labor groups representing court-employed reporters vowed to fight the bill. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
Morning Docket: 03.22.23
* Can we all take a second and register how wildly corrupt it is that the Supreme Court just gives millions of dollars to Michael Chertoff? [Politico] * Facebook tagged for trafficking. [Bloomberg] * Arkansas has now yanked child labor protections and introduced...
What Keeps One Advocate Up At Night About The No Surprises Act
Patricia Kelmar, healthcare campaigns director at the Public Interest Research Group, is an advocate for the No Surprises Act. But there's one thing that bothers her: the fact that providers can ask patients to waive their surprise billing protections, she said. The...
Yeah, There Are *Still* A Bunch Of Unanswered Questions About The Supreme Court’s Dobbs Leak Investigation
Michael Chertoff has been working for the Supreme Court for five years. The post Yeah, There Are *Still* A Bunch Of Unanswered Questions About The Supreme Court’s <em>Dobbs</em> Leak Investigation appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Kevin...
The IRS Is Seeking Public Comment On Whether They Should Tax NFTs Like Works Of Art
It is unclear why the IRS is making this announcement. The post The IRS Is Seeking Public Comment On Whether They Should Tax NFTs Like Works Of Art appeared first on Above the Law.Yesterday, the IRS announced that it is soliciting comments on how to treat nonfungible...
Lawyer Found Guilty Of Felony Charge For His Role In January 6th Riot
He was also found guilty of several misdemeanor charges. The post Lawyer Found Guilty Of Felony Charge For His Role In January 6th Riot appeared first on Above the Law.McCall Calhoun (Image via Twitter)William McCall Calhoun has been found guilty on multiple charges...
Another Court Sends Shock Waves By Denying Parental Rights To Lesbian Mom
Prominent Pennsylvania family law attorney Helen Casale characterized the ruling as a total travesty. The post Another Court Sends Shock Waves By Denying Parental Rights To Lesbian Mom appeared first on Above the Law.Family court (by David Lat).On February 24, 2023,...
U.S. News Announces Release Date For Brand New Law School Rankings
How will law schools fare in the new version of the rankings? The post U.S. News Announces Release Date For Brand New Law School Rankings appeared first on Above the Law.What will the 2024 U.S. News & World Report law school rankings look like after more than 40...
On LawNext: Casetext’s Three Top Execs On CoCounsel, GPT-4 and ‘A New Age in the Practice of Law’
Now in its 10th year in business, Casetext has introduced a series of unique products over the years that have cemented its reputation as a leading innovator in legal technology and AI. Now, at time when seemingly every legal tech developer is rushing to incorporate...
Law.com Radar Expands with Coverage of State Court Lawsuits and More Granular New-Suit Alerts
In 2020, ALM, publisher of legal news sites including Law.com, The American Lawyer and New York Law Journal, launched Law.com Radar, a service that delivers custom-tailored news drawn from court dockets, with a unique twist — its news summaries are generated...
Moore & Van Allen Welcomes Eugene Allison to Commercial Real Estate Team
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that F. Eugene Allison has joined the firm’s Commercial Real Estate team as senior counsel. With 30 years of real estate law experience serving both in-house and as external counsel to...
Bressler’s Logan Fisher Honored by NJBIZ 2023 Leaders in Finance Award
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce that firm Principal and Co-Chief Financial Officer (Co-CFO), Logan Fisher, has been included on NJBIZ’s list of 2023 Leaders in Finance. The 2023 Leaders in Finance award celebrates New Jersey’s financial...
Lauren Varnado Named Among Top Energy Lawyers in the Nation
HOUSTON, TX—Michelman & Robinson, LLP is pleased to announce that the Managing Partner of the firm’s Houston office has been named among the top energy lawyers in the nation in Lawdragon’s annual list of 500 Leading Energy Lawyers. Trial attorney Lauren Varnado...
Federal Judge: Raging Bull Instructor Could Be Liable for Defrauding Consumers $137M in Alleged Investment Scheme
"A careful review of the allegations in the Second Amended Complaint makes clear that the FTC has plausibly alleged that Dennis made misleading and material representations regarding customers' potential earnings from Raging Bull's products. First, the FTC plausibly...
Trial Lawyer Anna Greenberg Earns Texas Rising Stars Honor
HOUSTON, TX—Blizzard Law PLLC trial lawyer Anna Greenberg has earned selection to the 2023 edition of Texas Rising Stars for her expertise in personal injury litigation on behalf of plaintiffs. The 2023 honor marks Ms. Greenberg’s third consecutive selection to the...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: What’s in the Lawsuits Over This Month’s Bank Failures? Class Action Trials, Once Rare, Are on the Rise
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‘Not Every Antitrust Case Falls Along Traditional Party Lines’ —Brian Ratner Talks Big Tech and Strategic Goals
"I think the legal field has become a profession of specialists." The key for young lawyers is to "get a real gut instinct for where their strengths are, what they really want to see themselves doing" and focus on those areas. With this subscription you will receive...
Bank Collapses Rattle Clients but 2008 Repeat Unlikely, Lawyers Say
The fall of SVB and Credit Suisse has led to a surge in calls for advice, say a wide range of U.K. lawyers. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry....
‘Stand in Your Truth,’ Actor LeVar Burton Tells Lawyers at Legalweek
"We all need to feel seen and recognized in the stories that the culture puts forth. Without that reflection of our self-image, it is difficult to grow up with a healthy image of one's self," Burton said. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
It’s Time to Address and Eliminate Generational Friction in Your Law Firm
Wendy Merrill The easiest way to break down the management styles and needs of boomers, Xers and millennials is through this thirst analogy. The post It’s Time to Address and Eliminate Generational Friction in Your Law Firm appeared first on Attorney at Work.For well...
Top Law Firm Website Design Trends for 2023
How can your website remain relevant and stand out from the competition? Karin Conroy points to the biggest law firm website design trends of the year. The post Top Law Firm Website Design Trends for 2023 appeared first on Attorney at Work.How can your website remain...
4 Reasons Midsize Firms Are Beating Big Law in Litigation
Large corporate clients are increasingly tapping midsize and specialty shops for their litigation matters, but lower rates are only one part of the story. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
DoD Driving ‘Dramatic’ Change To ‘Outpace’ Foes, Line Up With National Cyber Strategy
'Now is the time to drive the dramatic change necessary to make cyber threats far more difficult and far more costly for our adversaries,' DoD CIO John Sherman told Breaking Defense. The post DoD Driving ‘Dramatic’ Change To ‘Outpace’ Foes, Line Up With National Cyber...
Actually You Can Sue A Bank For (Allegedly) Turning A Blind Eye To Underage Sex Trafficking
Whether JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank should have done anything about it is a question for a jury. The post Actually You Can Sue A Bank For (Allegedly) Turning A Blind Eye To Underage Sex Trafficking appeared first on Above the Law.Whether JPMorgan Chase and...
Law Schools Are Upping Their Game When It Comes To Monitoring Students’ Mental Health
If you're struggling, leaders at your law school want to help ASAP. The post Law Schools Are Upping Their Game When It Comes To Monitoring Students’ Mental Health appeared first on Above the Law.Law school can be a breeding ground for stress and anxiety, leaving...
All-Knowing Oracle Rudy Giuliani Says Trump’s Indictment Could End ‘Civilization’
Beg to differ with America's mayor -- the end is far from nigh. The post All-Knowing Oracle Rudy Giuliani Says Trump’s Indictment Could End ‘Civilization’ appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote...
Joint Commission CEO Wants To ‘Dispel The Myth’ That Decarbonizing Healthcare Is Costly
Some actions to reduce healthcare's carbon footprint actually will save money, said Jonathan Perlin, CEO of the nonprofit national and international accrediting organization. The post Joint Commission CEO Wants To ‘Dispel The Myth’ That Decarbonizing Healthcare Is...
Items From The Murdaugh Double Murder Estate To Be Auctioned
The items go on sale later this week. The post Items From The Murdaugh Double Murder Estate To Be Auctioned appeared first on Above the Law.via FacebookIn a gruesome bit of capitalism, reports are circulating that items from the Murdaugh family hunting lodge, known as...
Fox News Gets Employment Discrimination Suit To Go With $1.6B Dominion Defamation Suit
All the best people. The post Fox News Gets Employment Discrimination Suit To Go With $1.6B Dominion Defamation Suit appeared first on Above the Law.Fox News is having a banner day in multiple courts.This afternoon it argued its motion for summary judgment in Dominion...
The Biglaw Firm Implicated In Latest Fox News Legal Drama
The Biglaw institution is getting dragged into a messy situation. The post The Biglaw Firm Implicated In Latest Fox News Legal Drama appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Kevin Hagen/Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!A...
Attorney Joseph Tacopina Said Trump Should Be Indicted For Campaign Finance Fraud. Right Up Until He Signed That Retainer Agreement.
Tacopina 2023 would like a word with that Tacopina 2018 guy. The post Attorney Joseph Tacopina Said Trump Should Be Indicted For Campaign Finance Fraud. Right Up Until He Signed That Retainer Agreement. appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty...
When A Federal Judge Gives You A Second Chance You Should Probably Take It — See Also
Federal Judge Offers An Attorney A Second Chance: Which she promptly refuses. Apparently These Attorneys Really Miss Twitter: They're suing over it. Wanna Buy Some Murderbilia? Items from the Murdaugh estate are going on auction. Which Law Schools Are The Most Devout:...
LeanLaw, Cloud-Based Legal Financial System for Law Firms, Raises $4M Series A Round
LeanLaw, a company that provides a financial operating system for small and mid-sized law firms, said today it has raised $4 million in a Series A financing round led by FINTOP Capital. Based in Boise, Id., LeanLaw’s cloud-based product provides IOLTA trust...
Why You Need A Truck Accident Lawyer in Topeka, KS
Even a cursory glance at the staggering injury and fatality statistics makes it abundantly clear that injured people involved in a wreck need a truck accident lawyer in Topeka, KS. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that heavy-duty trucks...
Justices Appear Divided in Crypto Arbitration Dispute
Circuit courts are split on the issue. Six circuits have held that interlocutory appeals in this area trigger mandatory stays, while the Ninth, Second and Fifth have their own tests. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Tapping Into New Revenue Opportunities With Data-Backed Technology
A set of Legalweek panelists want to standardize the use of data across their firms, but they face the challenge of different practice groups and industry teams having different data needs. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
US News Announces Release Date for 2023-2024 Graduate School Rankings Following 42 Law School Withdrawals
The new edition of the rankings will include updated school profiles, new rankings and detailed methodologies, according to the email from U.S. News that was provided to Law.com. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Judge Rules in Favor of Artist in Lawsuit Involving ‘First NFT Ever Created’
The suit involved digital artist Kevin McCoy's artwork Quantum. In 2014, McCoy created an NFT of Quantum on a blockchain called Namecoin, and seven years later, McCoy and the auction house Sotheby's began marketing McCoy's NFT on the Ethereum blockchain. With this...
Disgruntled Workers Bash the Boss Online—But Is It Libel? Court Weighs Glassdoor Review
"If you wanted to defame your boss in 1970, your options were pretty limited. If you wanted to reach a big audience, you probably had zero options," attorney Carolyn Conway Duff said. "Everyone has a platform now." A New Jersey libel suit illustrates the challenges...
What Damages Are Available in A Mobile, AL Personal Injury Case?
When you’ve just been hurt, probably 95 percent of your attention is on finding ways to stop the pain and recover and get better. It’s highly unlikely that the first thing on your mind the first two weeks afterward has anything to do with holding an accountable party...
‘No Supporting Legal Authority’: Workers’ Compensation Immunity Bars Injured Employee’s Suit Against Co-Workers
"Respondent's own account of the events at issue--including that the employees' actions were motivated by monetary safety bonuses allegedly offered by their employer--clearly shows that they were acting in furtherance of their employer's business, albeit negligently...
DiCello Levitt Launches San Diego Office With 5-Partner Group From Robbins Geller
DiCello Levitt pushes its aggressive growth strategy forward by opening a San Diego office with five Robbins Geller securities class action attorneys. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Best & Flanagan Welcomes Three Attorneys
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Best & Flanagan is pleased to welcome three attorneys as outstanding additions to our Private Wealth Planning and Employment Law practice groups. Josh Hillger works closely with his clients to accomplish their estate planning goals and objectives,...
Jenni Ives has joined Ann Viitala and Mary Pat Byrn
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Jenni Ives has joined Ann Viitala and Mary Pat Byrn at Viitala Byrn & Ives Law Office. An experienced employment law attorney, Jenni Ives reviews and negotiates contracts, counsels clients on employment questions, conducts investigations, and...
Morgan, Brown & Joy’s Shane R. Goodrich and William Stocks Selected as 2023 Excellence in the Law Honorees
BOSTON, MA—Morgan, Brown & Joy is pleased to announce that partner Shane R. Goodrich and firm administrator William Stocks have been named 2023 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Excellence in the Law honorees. Goodrich was selected in the category of “Up and Coming...
Tips for Hiring The Best Personal Injury Attorney in Macon, GA
Securing the services of the best lawyer for personal injury in Macon, GA, can mean the difference between the settlement you deserve or incurring losses due to someone’s recklessness. Choosing the right attorney ranks among the most pivotal decisions an ailing...
The Top Causes of Fatal Collisions in Seattle, Washington
Even if you are careful, accidents can happen anytime. Unfortunately, far too often, these crashes involve fatalities. There are many reasons fatal collisions happen in Seattle, but the most common reason is driver error. This could include speeding, drinking while...
Tips for a Successful Worker’s Compensation Claim
Worker’s compensation is a form of insurance that provides benefits for injured workers. Depending on how seriously injured the worker is, they will receive medical care, rehabilitation, wage-replacement payments, and other benefits to help them make up for lost wages...
5 Tips for Hiring the Right Truck Accident Attorney
Getting involved in a heavy goods vehicle incident may result in traumatic injury due to its size. Hiring a qualified legal practitioner would help you regain your livelihood and health after the misfortune. They play an essential role in the following: Providing a...
Benefits of Hiring A Business Litigation Lawyer in Houston
Disputes often happen in business, here in Houston, and everywhere else. If the parties can’t resolve the problems on their own, one party might bring a lawsuit against the other (or others, if there is more than one). If your business is involved in a lawsuit, either...
5 Tips for Finding an Effective Truck Accident Lawyer
If you have been injured in a truck accident, finding an effective truck accident lawyer is essential. That way, the legal process will go smoothly, and you’ll receive the compensation you deserve. Not all truck accident lawyers are the same. While some may have a lot...
Morning Docket: 03.21.23
* NYC is prepared for protests surrounding Trump indictment. Precaution is always good, but most of his supporters inclined to go out and do something dangerous are probably already serving their January 6th sentence. [Reuters] * Meanwhile, the House GOP wants...
NAACP, Lawmakers File Federal Complaints Over Wellstar’s Hospital Closures In Black Communities
Georgia policymakers, county officials, and the NAACP are asking the federal government to investigate Wellstar Health System’s closure of two Atlanta-area hospitals in predominantly Black neighborhoods. Complaints have recently been filed with the DOJ, IRS, and HHS'...
Federal Judge Rebukes Lawyer Over The Tone Of Brief Filed With ‘Potshots And Hyperbole’
The court isn't offended, as much a disappointed. The post Federal Judge Rebukes Lawyer Over The Tone Of Brief Filed With ‘Potshots And Hyperbole’ appeared first on Above the Law.A federal judge decided to offer an attorney before the court a little grace after a...
On the St. Paddy’s Day Edition of Legaltech Week Live At 3 ET: PR Pet Peeves in Advance of Legalweek and, BTW, that Whole GPT-4 Thing
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, so bring your green beer and join us live at 3 p.m. ET for Legaltech Week, where our regular group of panelists come together to discuss the top stories of the week in legal tech and innovation. With Legalweek starting Monday and all our...
3M Fights Possible Deposition of CEO Mike Roman in Earplug Bankruptcy
U.S. Chief Bankruptcy Judge Jeffrey Graham, in Indianapolis, is set to take up the dispute over 3M CEO Mike Roman's possible deposition at a Wednesday hearing. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content...
White & Case Hires 10-Lawyer Team Led by Former Paul Hastings IP Leader
Partners Yar Chaikovsky and Phil Ou brought at least eight other lawyers with them to White & Case in Silicon Valley. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the...
How I Made Partner: ‘Take Every Opportunity Early On to Try Many Different Practice Areas,’ Says Ryan Judd of Turner Padget Graham & Laney
I was afforded some tremendous opportunities early on to learn and gain experience alongside some great mentors, which has made all the difference. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Turning Rate Increase Discussions Into Opportunities
Sally Schmidt Tips for managing pricing conversations to deepen your relationships. The post Turning Rate Increase Discussions Into Opportunities appeared first on Attorney at Work.Clients appreciate when their lawyers take a businesslike approach to rate increase...
‘Some Risk of Inconsistent Rulings’: Federal Judge in Virginia Denies Google’s Request to Transfer Antitrust Action to New York
The judge finds there is "no question" that transferring the Department of Justice action would result in "significant delays" in litigation. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
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You, Too, Can ‘Recession Proof’ Your Firm. Here’s How. [Sponsored]
With today’s practice management tech, it’s easier than you think. The post You, Too, Can ‘Recession Proof’ Your Firm. Here’s How. appeared first on Above the Law.Are we heading into a recession? Nobody seems to know. But some of your clients are probably making...
There Will Be Blood
What will Trump's social media posts advocate after it sinks in that he's facing jail time? The post There Will Be Blood appeared first on Above the Law.The indictment will be sealed, so the public won’t know its contents until either Trump is arraigned or someone...
A Free Speech Case Over A Dog Toy? Okay, I’ll Bite.
Hopefully, no one will get slapped in the face over this joke. The post A Free Speech Case Over A Dog Toy? Okay, I’ll Bite. appeared first on Above the Law.How ought the government regulate goofing around? It is a serious question with constitutional import. Take, for...
Manhattan DA Doesn’t Take Kindly To Barely Veiled Threats From Donald Trump
An indictment may be coming soon, and Trump is calling in the clowns. The post Manhattan DA Doesn’t Take Kindly To Barely Veiled Threats From Donald Trump appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote...
How SAMHSA Is Tackling The Mental Health Workforce Shortage
The organization has several resources and grant programs in place to recruit more providers and support primary care physicians in treating mental health. The post How SAMHSA Is Tackling The Mental Health Workforce Shortage appeared first on Above the Law.About 37%...
FCC Proposes To Ease Direct Satellite-To-Phone Communications
While DoD is interested in the potential of satellite-to-wireless, government, military, and industry officials speaking at Satellite 2023 recognized there also are a number of challenges for military operators. The post FCC Proposes To Ease Direct Satellite-To-Phone...
Almost A Century In The Making: Herrick, Feinstein Selects Its First Female Executive Chair
Glass ceilings are meant to be broken. The post Almost A Century In The Making: Herrick, Feinstein Selects Its First Female Executive Chair appeared first on Above the Law.Long considered a boys’ club, there have been an increasing number of women who are joining the...
Trump Moves To Quash GA Indictment On Grounds Of YOU’RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME
Delay, delay, delay. The post Trump Moves To Quash GA Indictment On Grounds Of YOU’RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images)Over on Truth Social, Donald Trump has been all-caps fulminating about Manhattan District...
Biglaw Firms Tamp Down On Leasing Activity Amid Fears Of Recession
Firms were already 'pulling back' on leasing activity in the fourth quarter. The post Biglaw Firms Tamp Down On Leasing Activity Amid Fears Of Recession appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day!According to the...
No Indictment Yet, But Trump’s Getting Testy — See Also
Trump's Protest Threats: Nope, not going to work with the Manhattan DA. The Scholarly Sixteen: Yale goes down in our law school bracket. Will Harvard be next? You decide! Save The Bank, Save The World: Biglaw firms band together, work all weekend in Credit Suisse...
The 2023 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards Winners Are Here!
Law.com and Legaltech News are proud to announce this year's winners for the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Awards, celebrating the achievements of law firms, legal departments and vendors leading the legal profession into the future through technology and innovation....
Citing 6th Circuit’s Blessing to ‘Filter Out’ Complaints, Michigan District Court Amends Local Rules on ‘Vexatious’ Filings
Citing a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit authorization for courts under its jurisdiction to "filter out" complaints filed by frivolous or vexatious litigants, the federal trial court for the Eastern District of Michigan has amended its local rules...
Fragomens Donate $1M to Case Western Reserve University Law
"Gwen and I are delighted to make this gift to the Immigration Law Clinic," Austin Fragomen said in a statement. "The clinic's work in providing legal services to the migrant community will advance our lifelong commitment and passion of developing excellent lawyers to...
Defendant’s ‘Repeated Confessions,’ Corroborative Evidence Leads Appellate Court to Reinstate Jury OVI Verdict
"The defendant told the officer that 'he was coming on the on-ramp and, then, he hit the snow and, then, lost traction and went into the woods,'" Associate Justice Joseph M. Ditkoff wrote on behalf of the unanimous panel, with Associate Justices Sabita Singh and...
IADC’s First 2023 Defense Counsel Journal Issue Explores Legal Industry D&I Efforts for Veterans
CHICAGO, IL—With the start of a new year, the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) continues its rich history of dissecting important, trending legal industry issues through the publication of its prestigious Defense Counsel Journal (DCJ). Among the...
Hopkins & Carley Welcomes Mark Boennighausen and Dinah Ortiz
SAN JOSE, CA—Hopkins & Carley is pleased to announce that Mark V. Boennighausen and Dinah Ximena Ortiz have joined Hopkins & Carley, both as of counsel. Boennighausen joins the Litigation Department and the Trust & Estates Litigation Practice Group and...
FTX Bankruptcy Attorneys: ‘Enough Is Enough’ in Delaware/Bahamas Jurisdictional Battle
A complaint in the global Chapter 11 case was filed Sunday by Sullivan & Cromwell and Landis, Rath & Cobb attorneys "in response to serial threats" to relocate the case. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Sneak Peek at the 2023 Go-To Law Schools: Nos. 21-30
Here's a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2022 graduates to associate jobs at the largest 100 law firms. With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...
State High Court Rejects Insurance Company’s ‘Physical Abuse’ Definition for Abuse and Molestation Exclusion
The SJC looked to an identical Dorchester Mutual Insurance policy in the case of Dorchester Mutual Insurance v. Krusell, holding in 2020 that the term "physical abuse" as used in the policy exclusion was ambiguous. With this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Morgan, Brown & Joy Attorney Mario Nimock Appointed GLAD Vice Chair
BOSTON, MA— Morgan, Brown & Joy attorney Mario Nimock was recently appointed Vice Chair of the GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders (GLAD). Nimock served as a member of the GLAD Board for two years prior to his appointment, co-chairing many of the organization’s...
The National Trial Lawyers Announces The Selection Of Jodee Neil As An NTL ‐ Civil Plaintiff
DALLAS, TX—The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that JoDee Neil of Simon, Greenstone Panatier, PC in Dallas has been selected as an NTL ‐ Civil Plaintiff ‐ Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the state of Texas. This honor is given to only the top 100 attorneys in...