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Nonequity Biglaw Partners Sometimes ‘Feel Like Glorified Associates’
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Equity partners report the highest satisfaction across all measures, highlighting a clear satisfaction gap. [Satisfaction] generally rises with tenure overall, but longest-tenure nonequity partners are among...
Law School National Survey Shows Support For ICE Is Melting
Some law schools and law students have been doing their part to push back against ICE. The University of Maine’s law school dean spread info on an anti-ICE hotline to the community and students at Georgetown and George Washington tried their best to keep ICE from...
Weaponization Czar Ed Martin Sidelined For Weaponizing His Position
“Eagle” Ed Martin, the Trump loyalist that even this Republican Senate found too incompetent to confirm when he sought to head the U.S. Attorney’s Office in D.C., has managed to find a new way to confirm that skepticism. Earlier this week, we heard that the DOJ...
‘Adventures In Legal Tech’: Defeating Technology Overload
Are you among the many lawyers overwhelmed by a deluge of new technology? Is your firm looking for the best ways to vet technology vendors? Are you tired of time-wasting demos? In this episode of “Adventures in Legal Tech,” host Jared Correia welcomes Caspar Roxburgh,...
‘Emergency Jump Teams’ Are DOJ’s New Plan To Paper Over Its Self-Inflicted Crisis
Things aren’t great at the Department of Justice, and rather than get to the root of the issue, they’ve come up with a bold new staffing strategy involving duct tape, vibes, and whatever warm bodies happen to be nearby. According to reporting from Bloomberg Law, the...
With A High Enough LSAT Score All Things (Law School-Related) Are Possible
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! In the movie Legally Blonde, what was Elle Woods’s undergraduate major? Hint: Not necessarily a traditional path to law school, but as Above the Law readers know all too well, it’s really only about...
Amid Uncertainty, Insurance Plaintiffs Might Turn to State Law
"A lot of the cases my firm is bringing are being brought under state law causes of action," said Michael Gottlieb of Gottlieb & Greenspan, counsel for many medical provider plaintiffs. "We're alleging that [the insurers'] failure to pay federal, binding NSA...
EEOC Complaint Filed, Class Action Looms Against Trump Admin
At issue is coverage for gender-affirming care in two healthcare plans that provide coverage for around 2 million federal employees, family members and retirees. At issue is coverage for gender-affirming care in two healthcare plans that provide coverage for...
Facing a New Test, Is Paul Weiss ‘Circling the Wagons’?
Emails linking Jeffrey Epstein and firm chairman Brad Karp create the second significant public relations challenge striking the firm in less than a year. Emails linking Jeffrey Epstein and firm chairman Brad Karp create the second significant public relations...
Senators Vet Ex-Covington Litigator for US District Judgeship in Louisiana
"I have no problem standing up for the rule of law, because I know it is the right thing to do," Anna St. John, a former Covington & Burling litigator, said during her nomination hearing as President Donald Trump's pick to serve on the U.S. District Court for the...
Why Small Law Firms Need Flex Talent
Jay Harrington | More law firms are starting to see flex talent for what it is: not just a relief valve, but a strategic tool for growth. Here's how small and boutique firms are using it. The post Why Small Law Firms Need Flex Talent appeared first on Articles, Tips...
Founder of Crypto-Fueled Incognito Market Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
Senior U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon of the Southern District of New York told defendant Rui-Siang Lin that the site made him “a drug kingpin and was the “most serious drug crime I have ever been confronted with in 27.5 years. Senior U.S. District Judge...
Trump Team Loosens Leash on PE-Backed Mergers but Maintains Watchful Eye
"The perception (is) that this administration does not have that sort of default negative approach to private equity," said Qian "Susan" Zhu, a partner at Morgan Lewis & Bockius. "The perception (is) that this administration does not have that sort of...
Setting Up and Testing a Firmwide SAML Integration for Law.com
This video provides a walkthrough on how to request, set up, and test a firmwide SAML integration for Law.com. It covers the basics of SAML, the required information, and the steps to implement SAML with Law.com. It also explains the two authentication methods and the...
Tony Box: A Different Kind of Lawyer
Tony Box: A Different Kind of Lawyer By Dan Baldwin “I’m a different kind of lawyer,” says Tony Box, partner at Gray Reed. His statement refers not only to his commitment to the law and his clients, but also to his surprisingly diverse career path. Box has served as...
Unsafe Nurse Staffing Exposed
What constitutes a safe staffing level on any given hospital unit, on any given day, is not a mystery. Hospitals know it. Regulators know it. Accrediting bodies know it. The data has confirmed it for decades. But would you, the patient, know it? Some hospitals...
Oil Slick
You likely saw the news that on January 3, 2026, the United States executed a covert military operation in Caracas, Venezuela wherein U.S. forces abducted that country’s head of state, Nicolas Maduro, along with his spouse, and then transported them to New York City...
The Impact of Technology on Family Law
Technology has become part of nearly every aspect of modern life, and family law is no exception. From how evidence is collected to how parents communicate after separation, digital tools are reshaping both the legal process and the day-to-day experiences of families...
1st Circuit Revives Tech Company’s Legal Mal Suit Against Boston IP Firm
The federal appellate panel reversed a Massachusetts federal judge's decision that dismissed legal malpractice claims against a mid-sized Boston IP firm. The federal appellate panel reversed a Massachusetts federal judge's decision that dismissed legal...
Maturation of Cannabis Industry Is Bringing Out the Lawsuits
“There's more money at stake to make litigation worthwhile economically," said Patricia Heer, a partner at Hodgson Russ. “There's more money at stake to make litigation worthwhile economically," said Patricia Heer, a partner at Hodgson...
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Hogan Lovells, Cadwalader Merger
Years in the making, the merger between Cadwalader and Hogan Lovells is designed to balance revenue between corporate and litigation practices as well as between the United States and Europe. Years in the making, the merger between Cadwalader and Hogan Lovells...
Epstein Files Show Regular Contact With Ex-Junior Clifford Chance Lawyer
Many of the emails are of a sexual nature and some regard the introduction of female friends to the disgraced financier. Many of the emails are of a sexual nature and some regard the introduction of female friends to the disgraced financier.
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Lawyers Ask For $144M Verdict in Uber Sex Assault Trial, Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Push Back at Uber’s RICO Suit
How I Made Law Firm Leadership: ‘Leadership Requires Giving More Than What’s Asked of You,’ Says Jon Restivo of DarrowEverett
"It likely varies from place to place, but I expect a common thread everywhere is that leadership requires giving more than what's asked of you. There isn't always a quid-pro-quo and you shouldn't look for one. Don't underestimate your value, but when leadership...
Senators Raise Antitrust Alarm as Netflix Defends Warner Bros. Takeover
“We will give consumers more content for less, said Neflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. “TV and film have never been more competitive than they are today and this deal will not change that. “We will give consumers more content for less, said Neflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos....
On-Demand Webinar: What Winning Expert Testimony Looks Like
The post On-Demand Webinar: What Winning Expert Testimony Looks Like appeared first on Above the Law.The post On-Demand Webinar: What Winning Expert Testimony Looks Like appeared first on Above the Law.
The Courts Did Their Job, Will State Bar Finally Do Something About Lindsey Halligan?
Back in December, the Virginia State Bar declined to pursue an ethics probe into the insurance lawyer posing as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. The Trump administration had illegally installed Lindsey Halligan into that role, and she took...
Marketing Roundup: A Self-Forged Legal Path, Predicting The Future And Investment Guidance
As part of the Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA’s) partnership with Above the Law, each month we share a roundup of insights and intel from Strategies & Voices, LMA’s official online publication dedicated to the craft of legal marketing. This edition provides an...
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s Swift Right Wing Backlash
Sure, unlike some of her colleagues, Jeanine Pirro was actually nominated and confirmed by the Senate to her U.S. Attorney position, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t out of her depth. The latest, but far from only, example of that happened Monday at her old stomping...
AI And Expert Witnesses: Not Replacement, But A Strategic Imperative
Ed. note: This is the latest in the article series, Cybersecurity: Tips From the Trenches, by our friends at Sensei Enterprises, a boutique provider of IT, cybersecurity, and digital forensics services. Lawyers have long known that expert testimony can make or break a...
Brad Karp Bails On Speaking Event In Wake Of Epstein File Revelations
There’s a lot of recent talk about Paul, Weiss’s chair Brad Karp — not much of it flattering right now. The Biglaw partner’s relationship with the infamous sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein has been in the news, after the release of the latest tranche of government...
DOJ Lawyer Asks To Be Held In Contempt So She Can Sleep
The situation in Minnesota continues to prove an abject nightmare. The Trump administration continues to ignore and flagrantly undermine judges. If the administration put half as much effort into honoring its legal obligations as it places into attacking judges on...
Fired Arkansas Law Dean Gets Wave Of Support From Law Professors
In what has to be one of the most ridiculous reasons to get a job offer rescinded, the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville reneged on Emily Suski position as the school’s next dean because she signed off on an amicus brief supporting a student’s rights. After...
Supreme Court Scandals Can Actually Get Worse
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What legal thriller begins with the assassination of two Supreme Court justices, one liberal and the other conservative? Hint: Written by a lawyer-cum-best-selling-author, the book was turned into a...
Brad Karp Ducks Out Of ‘Leadership In Uncertain Times’ Talk — See Also
Maybe He’s Just Leading By Example?: His low profile might have something to do with the Epstein files. Nothing Says ZZZ Like Contempt!: At least one DOJs attorney is suffering from the flood the zone strategy. Virginia Bar, You’re Up Next: Will they discipline...
Jury Deliberations Begin, With Plaintiffs Seeking $144M in Uber Sex Assault Trial
In closing arguments on Tuesday, Alexandra Walsh, a lawyer for plaintiff Jaylynn Dean, who alleged that she was raped by an Uber driver in 2023, told jurors: "24 minutes changed the trajectory of her life." In closing arguments on Tuesday, Alexandra Walsh, a...
Best Legal AI Tools for Law Firms
Home Legal Technology Legal AI Best Legal AI Tools for Law Firms By Attorney at Law Magazine February 3, 2026 Table of Contents Table of Contents In recent years, the rapid rise of AI has ushered in new possibilities for the legal industry, thanks in large part to the...
Senate Confirms Nicholas Jon Ganjei as Texas U.S. District Judge
The U.S. Senate Tuesday afternoon confirmed Ganjei, 46, as the newest federal judge. The U.S. Senate Tuesday afternoon confirmed Ganjei, 46, as the newest federal judge.
‘Satisfaction Gap’ Between Equity and Nonequity Partners Could Grow as Law Firms Get Bigger
There's “a clear satisfaction gap between equity partners across the legal industry and nonequity partners, according to a new Law.com flash survey. There's “a clear satisfaction gap between equity partners across the legal industry and nonequity partners,...
New Ruling Could Pit Insurers Against Each Other
"That's going to be frightening for primary carriers," attorney G. Jeffrey Vernis of Vernis & Bowling in North Palm Beach, who specializes in insurance litigation, said. "That's going to be frightening for primary carriers," attorney G. Jeffrey Vernis of...
Texas Court Hits 17 CryptoFX Agents With Penalties Over $300M Ponzi Scheme
“This ruling reinforces that SEC crypto enforcement is targeting the entire capital raising stack, not just issuers or founders," said Nicolle Lafosse, of counsel at the international law firm Diaz Reus, who is not involved in the case. “This ruling reinforces...
Over 175 Law Professors Sign Letter to Protest Arkansas Law Deanship Revocation
The letter states that the professors, while “disappointed by this outcome, for her sake, are “deeply disturbed by the process that yielded this result, and its consequences for academic freedom and the full participation of academics in the legal process. The...
Anthropic’s Legal Plugin for Claude Cowork May Be the Opening Salvo In A Competition Between Foundation Models and Legal Tech Incumbents
To read today’s news, you’d think it was the shot heard ’round the world — or around the legal tech world, at least. “Legal software companies have suffered sharp declines in their share prices,” reports The Guardian. “Anthropic’s Move Into Legal, Data Services Sinks...
Paul Weiss to Open in Houston With Kirkland M&A Duo
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison joins a growing list of Big Law firms moving into the Houston market, following announcements from Sullivan & Cromwell and Dechert in January. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison joins a growing list of...
Rolls-Royce Lands Legal Chief From Unilever
Maria Varsellona, a rising star among legal chiefs globally, is adding another marquee company to her resume. Maria Varsellona, a rising star among legal chiefs globally, is adding another marquee company to her resume.
10 Essential Law Firm Marketing Trends and Predictions for 2026
Fresh year, fresh start! Annette Choti's guide to the most significant law firm marketing trends 2026 has in store. The post 10 Essential Law Firm Marketing Trends and Predictions for 2026 appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Fresh year,...
Mindy Kaling to Headline Tuesday Keynote at Legalweek 2026
The keynote will take place Tuesday, March 10 as part of Legalweek's expanded programming. The conference will be held at the Javits Center in New York City from March 9 to 12. The keynote will take place Tuesday, March 10 as part of Legalweek's expanded...
Taylor Wessing Top Earner Took Home £10.3 Million, Accounts Show
Audited accounts for the 2024-25 financial year show Taylor Wessing posting positive financial growth ahead of its merger with Winston & Strawn. Audited accounts for the 2024-25 financial year show Taylor Wessing posting positive financial growth ahead of...
Pinsents Targets Warsaw With Six Partner Hires from DLA, CMS, GT, Dentons
The mid-2026 launch indicates Pinsent Masons is making a serious bet on Poland, aiming to compete for high-value cross-border work in a key Central and Eastern European growth market. The mid-2026 launch indicates Pinsent Masons is making a serious bet on...
With 33% Profit Growth in 2025, Lowenstein Sees Returns on Prior Year’s Investments
Surpassing $500 million in revenues for the first time in its history, Lowenstein Sandler earned dividends on its 2024 investments in hiring and technology. Surpassing $500 million in revenues for the first time in its history, Lowenstein Sandler earned...
Judge Releases 5-Year-Old, Reminding Us How Bleak Everything Is Right Now
Judge Fred Biery of the Western District of Texas issued an order releasing five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father Adrian Conejo Arias from the Dilley Immigration Processing Center. Liam became a symbol of the human cost of the Trump administration’s occupying...
It Just Got A Lot More Expensive For ICE To Wrongfully Detain People
It’s easy to get disheartened watching the Trump administration losing these habeas cases and yet nothing actually changing. The government seems content to take its lumps at the margins while continuing to tear ass around the country. For Homeland Security, it’s a...
Defunct Law School Is Gone, But Not (Necessarily) Forgotten
(Image via Getty) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What was the second law school founded in the United States, five years after William & Mary School of Law? Hint: Though the school has been defunct since 1833, it counts two U.S....
Brad Karp Draws Paul Weiss In To The Epstein Universe — See Also
That “Once In A Lifetime” Email Will Live On Forever: Karp and Epstein seemed on pretty good terms. Judge Rufe Says You Can’t Erase History: In a sane world, this would be obvious. The Cost Of Wrongful Detainment Just Went Up: If you can’t hit ’em in their morals, hit...
‘That Is A Dangerous Statement’: Federal Judge Eviscerates DOJ Over Slavery Exhibit Takedown
The Trump administration is trying to memory-hole slavery, and a federal judge is running out of patience with their shenanigans. At a hearing last week over the Trump administration’s decision to rip out materials discussing slavery at George Washington’s former...
Job Of The Month: Brand New, Ultra Rare Partnership Opportunity
A long-time client has asked Kinney to help identify a private equity/finance attorney to join as a partner in the firm’s lucrative group. No book required. The client is a top Am Law firm. The partner leading the charge is well-liked and admired by colleagues and...
UC Law San Francisco Scores Another Name Change Win
Law school name changes can be a big deal. Donate to a prestigious school to get the name changed and you risk nobody taking it seriously. Sorry Penn Carey. If you really want to make the most of it, you’ve got to be there at the inception. When Serranus Clinton...
DOJ Attacks Judge, Claims Judicial Immunity For Itself
This weekend Chad Mizelle, the (former?) chief of staff at the Justice Department, invited anyone with a bar card to hit him up on Twitter if they want to be a federal prosecutor. All you have to do is “support President Trump” and his “anti-crime agenda.” If you are...
Hiring The Wrong Product Counsel Is A Silent Product Risk
Good products move fast. Great products move fast with the right lawyer at the table. Why Product Teams Need a Different Kind of Lawyer NowEvery in-house lawyer has felt the shift. Product cycles are shorter. Launch pressure is higher. AI is everywhere. Engineering...
Will The Government’s Latest ‘Bullying Move’ Scare Off Biglaw?
Any litigation could be very expensive, and it also is not a good look to be sued by the FTC, if you’re a law firm and you do a lot of business representing people in front of the FTC. There are real costs to these law firms for not going along. In other words, it’s a...
Brad Karp’s Fawning Epstein Emails Drags Paul, Weiss Into The Fray
We’ve known for a while that Biglaw firm Paul, Weiss and its chair Brad Karp appear in the Epstein files. The firm represents Apollo and its CEO Leon Black who worked extensively with Jeffrey Epstein. Black and Epstein had a fee dispute, and Paul, Weiss was involved...
‘Unadorned Allegations’: US Circuit Judge Dismisses DOJ’s Judicial Misconduct Complaint
"[A] repetition of uncorroborated statements rarely supplies a basis for a valid misconduct complaint," Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit wrote in an order dismissing U.S. Department of Justice allegations claiming U.S....
Fed. Judge Dismisses State Consumer Protection Claims Against Ford, 10-Speed Transmission
“In short, the complaint alleges a Chapter 93A claim that is derivative of claims for misrepresentation and breach of express warranty that have failed as a matter of law and have been dismissed, either by the court or by stipulation. Because the Chapter 93A claim...
Responding to Latest Email Release, Paul Weiss Chair Expresses ‘Regrets’ Over Epstein Interactions
Brad Karp and Jeffrey Epstein corresponded about getting Karp's son involved with a Woody Allen film, among other topics, the records show. Brad Karp and Jeffrey Epstein corresponded about getting Karp's son involved with a Woody Allen film, among other topics,...
Slimmed-Down After Ice Cream Spinoff, Unilever Names New Top Lawyer
New chief legal officer Prakash Kakkad will help the company pivot away from food. New chief legal officer Prakash Kakkad will help the company pivot away from food.
Maine Joins Pushback Against Worker Surveillance
Employers have a lot of homework to do before the measure kicks in in July. Employers have a lot of homework to do before the measure kicks in in July.
Fenwick & West Agrees to Settle Claims in FTX Investor MDL
Fenwick & West has reached a proposed settlement with FTX investors, moving the prominent Silicon Valley law firm closer to exiting the sprawling post-collapse FTX litigation. Fenwick & West has reached a proposed settlement with FTX investors, moving...
At the Legal Services Corporation’s Innovation Conference, Talk of ‘Radical Collaboration,’ Cutting-Edge AI, and Doing More with What You Have
In video remarks that opened the second day of the Legal Services Corporation’s annual Innovations in Technology Conference in San Antonio last week, Bridget Mary McCormack, president and CEO of the American Arbitration Association and former chief justice of the...
With Two Weeks Left to Vote, Here Are the Standings for ABA Techshow’s Startup Alley
With just two weeks left to pick the 15 legal tech startups that will get to compete at the 10th-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW, below are the standings so far, ranked by total votes received. Remember, your votes determine the 15 companies that get the...
Beyond the Billable and the Business Partner: Redefining Legal Value in a Global, Digital Era
Join us to explore how lawyers across APAC can redefine and showcase their strategic value by leveraging technology, data, and new collaborative models amid rapidly evolving business expectations. Join us to explore how lawyers across APAC can redefine and...
Linklaters’ New London HQ in Pictures
After 30 years on Silk Street the firm has moved to its new office. After 30 years on Silk Street the firm has moved to its new office.
‘It’s a Bullying Move That Might Work’ — Antitrust Experts on FTC Mansfield Letters
While the antitrust claims in recent FTC letters to law firms are meritless, according to experts, the administration's willingness to use the trade regulator to achieve political goals could influence firms' decisions on Mansfield. While the antitrust claims in...
Flex Your Creative Writing Muscle: Submit a Poem for the National Grammar Day Poetry Contest
Is there a creative bone in your lawyer body? Teddy Snyder has details on the National Grammar Day Poetry Contest. The submission window opens February 15 for 13 days. The post Flex Your Creative Writing Muscle: Submit a Poem for the National Grammar Day Poetry...
How We Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Look for Chances to Lead in Any Capacity,’ Say Charlene Azema and Greg Phillips of Knobbe Martens
"Look for chances to lead in any capacity, whether it's taking ownership of a project, organizing an event, or volunteering for a new initiative. These experiences not only help you build confidence but also give you practical opportunities to develop the skills...
Whole New Meaning To Judicial Restraint — See Generally
Judge Learns Handcuffing Lawyers Is Frowned Upon: Texas judge charged after allegedly cuffing an attorney mid-hearing. Disbar Them All: Lawyers have to come together as a profession and make sure the Trump administration’s lawyers never practice again. Judge Skeptical...
5 Firms, 5 Stories: How the Old ‘Magic Circle’ is Faring in the Age of the Global Elite
The five firms have diverged from the commonalities that put them in the elite club in the first place, but the levels of narrative control diverge greatly, writes the Global Lawyer. The five firms have diverged from the commonalities that put them in the elite...
Minnesota’s Chief US District Judge Rebukes ICE Over Habeas ‘Noncompliance’
"ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence," U.S. District Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz wrote in an order blasting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for repeatedly failing to...
It’s ‘Flood The Zone Friday’ As DOJ Arrests Black Journalists Under KKK Act, Probes Criminal Charges For Minneapolis, And Drops (A Sliver Of) The Epstein Files
This is what happens when flooding the zone meets Friday news dump. Two of DC’s most infamous distraction techniques came together over the last 24 hours, putting a strain on any legal analyst trying to flag and explain what’s going on. Trump is suing the federal...
Look for the EEOC to Come Out Swinging in 2026
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will likely ramp up enforcement litigation under President Donald Trump. One potential strategy: stepping into appellate matters. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will likely ramp up enforcement...
Lawyers Frequently Lie To Their Adversaries
(Image via Getty)As most people within and without the legal profession already know, lawyers need to follow ethical rules that govern the practice of law. This usually means that lawyers cannot lie to their adversaries, since the administration of justice typically...
Federal Judge Drops Death Penalty In Luigi Mangione Trial
There’s been a huge development in the Luigi Mangione trial. The man, arrested while eating a succulent American meal, has garnered lots of attention from legal observers and thirsty redditors over how his case is being handled. Starting with a heavy handed perp walk...
Building A Modern Solo Practice: How AI Is Changing What’s Possible For Lawyers
Getty ImagesIn this episode of “Be That Lawyer,” I spoke with Matthew Fornaro about what it really takes to build and sustain a solo law practice today. The conversation was not about shortcuts or hype. It was about how thoughtful use of technology, strong decision...
Trump Administration Takes Another Shot At Biglaw Firms
Earlier today the Federal Trade Commission announced they issued “warning letters” to 42 Biglaw firms noting “potential for liability under laws that the FTC directly enforces.” That’s because the Trump administration has decided to target firms that participate in...
Economic Resilience For Law Firms Starts With How You Operate Day To Day
Economic conditions are reshaping how law firms operate, plan, and grow. Rising costs, shifting client expectations, and longer decision cycles mean firms are approaching financial planning with greater care and intention. In this environment, resilience isn’t about...
Epic vs. Health Gorilla: Inside The Battle Over Who Controls Your Medical Records
The post Epic vs. Health Gorilla: Inside The Battle Over Who Controls Your Medical Records appeared first on Above the Law.The post Epic vs. Health Gorilla: Inside The Battle Over Who Controls Your Medical Records appeared first on Above the Law.
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. Handling of Pretti investigation has some prosecutors on verge of...
The Biglaw Firm Working To Overturn One Of Sports’ Biggest Injustices
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Jordan Chiles won a victory at Switzerland’s supreme court in her quest to keep the bronze medal awarded to her at the 2024 Olympic Games. Which Biglaw firm, along with Zurich-headquartered firm...
Judge Charged For Handcuffing Attorney — See Also
Didn’t Teach The Lesson You Intended To: Not a smart move from a judge. Nothing Says Fighting The KKK Like Arresting Black Journalists: The Don Lemon arrest is just the tip of the iceberg. Trump Sues IRS For $10B: You can just make up whatever numbers you want when...
Migrant%E2%80%91Shelter Cleaners Accuse NYC Contractor of Prevailing%E2%80%91Wage Violations
Central to the complaint is the charge that Garner and its subcontractors billed the City of New York at prevailing rate levels, consistent with comptroller wage schedules or government labor reimbursement rates but paid workers the much lower minimum wage or...
Chicago White Sox Must Face Employee’s Trip-and-Fall Suit Over José Abreu Mural, Appellate Court Says
An Illinois appellate court revived a Chicago White Sox concession worker's negligence suit against the team and its stadium operators this week after the Circuit Court of Cook County granted the defendants summary judgment. An Illinois appellate court revived a...
Delaware Supreme Court Slashes Fee Award in Settled Tesla Director Comp Case
The court concluded the Court of Chancery should not have included $458 million in canceled benefits when calculating the total benefit to shareholders achieved by the July 2023 settlement. The court concluded the Court of Chancery should not have included $458...
Litigation Trends to Watch: Restaurant Worker Tips, ‘Drip Pricing’ and Vehicle Defects Drive Lawsuits
Employment suits in Tennessee center on tips for restaurant workers. Employment suits in Tennessee center on tips for restaurant workers.
Six Pa.-born Firms Among Those That Received FTC Warning Letters Over Mansfield Participation
The regulator warned firms that participating in the Mansfield certification could constitute violations of the Sherman Act and Section 5 of the FTC Act. The regulator warned firms that participating in the Mansfield certification could constitute violations of...
Florida Judge Threatens Sanctions Against U.S. Attorneys Over Immigration Arguments
"Don't hide the ball. Don't ignore the overwhelming weight of persuasive authority as if it won't be found. And don't send a sacrificial lamb to stand before this Court with a fistful of cases that don't apply and no cogent argument for why they should," reads the...
Is ICE Above the Law? Jack Rice Weighs In
In this week's Legal Speak episode, former Minnesota prosecutor Jack Rice discusses the legality of prosecuting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents following the January deaths of American citizens and immigrant detainees. In this week's Legal Speak...
Fox News Attorney: Calif. Gov. Newsom’s ‘Political Stunt’ Defamation Case Should Be Dismissed
Patrick Philbin of Torridon Law asked Judge Sean P. Lugg to grant Fox News' motion to dismiss, arguing that, because none of the parties or the facts of the case has a strong link to Delaware, the Delaware court should defer to California, Patrick Philbin of...
Guest Post: In the Second of His Three-Part Series, Ken Crutchfield Looks At Whether UPL Will Hit the Breaking Point in 2026
Where does all the pressure building in legal tech concentrate? On unauthorized practice of law (UPL), says Ken Crutchfield — and something’s got to give. In Part 1 of his series on “The New Physics of Legal Tech,” Crutchfield examined the macro forces shaping the...
Law Firm Disrupted: How Texas Infrastructure Practices Have Gone From ‘Laggard’ to Riches
Several law firms have opened offices in Texas since the start of the year, as firms chase profits in unexpected places. Several law firms have opened offices in Texas since the start of the year, as firms chase profits in unexpected places.
Chiquita Lays Out Appeal of Landmark Florida Case that Found the Banana Grower Liable for Colombia Terror Deaths
Michael L. Cioffi of Blank Rome is asking that the Eleventh Circuit vacate and enter judgment in favor of Chiquita or remand for a new trial. Michael L. Cioffi of Blank Rome is asking that the Eleventh Circuit vacate and enter judgment in favor of Chiquita or...
FTC Chairman Warns 42 Big Law Firms of Antitrust Concerns Over Mansfield Participation
The regulator warned firms that participating in the Mansfield certification could constitute violations of the Sherman Act and Section 5 of the FTC Act The regulator warned firms that participating in the Mansfield certification could constitute violations of...


















































































