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Checking In On That Legal Education — See Also
ABA Proposes New Class Requirements To Help Students: Back in my day, we just had the final! Elon Musk Can't Even Copy With AI: His unveiled AI is laughably bad. Who Needs Diversity When You Could Have Access!: What does that mean? Good question! Take A Breather &...
Law Firms Could Post ‘One of the Strongest Years We See’
Citi's Global Wealth at Work Law Firm Group found the industry continued its momentum from the first quarter. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...
‘You’re in Trial. You’re Sick Again’: Addressing Attorney Stress
"My wife would always say, 'Oh, you're in trial again. You're sick again.' And I would blow it off," said a trial attorney who correlates stress with illness. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
‘Business Mindset’: McGuireWoods’ Jeffrey Connor on His New Role as COO
Jeffrey Connor, who has been McGuireWoods' chief financial officer since 2015, was named as the new chief operating officer last week. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content...
Facing a Shrinking Talent Pool, Insurance Defense Firms Are Fighting to Add Attorneys
"As insurance carriers become more aggressive with auditing and exceptions and cost containment, that is an impediment to our ability to retain talent," said one law firm leader. "It's having an adverse effect on morale." Both brand-new and veteran attorneys are...
Navigating Ethical and Regulatory Challenges of Generative AI in Law Firms
The legal profession is undergoing a profound transformation as technology advances, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a central player. Generative AI, in particular, is at the forefront of this change, promising to enhance efficiency and streamline...
Judge Dismisses Pharmaceutical Manufacturer’s $30M Business Interruption Coverage Claims Over Damaged Pfizer Drug
"Mere inability to use a room thus does not amount to direct physical loss of the room. Moreover, the policy expressly excludes '[l]oss or damage arising from loss of use.' This exclusion straightforwardly applies to bar the loss of use claim asserted by AMAG here,"...
US Eleventh Circuit Orders New Trial After Judge Tosses $300M Verdict
"If they get the right expert, they won't get $300 million, but they could get a substantial amount," said Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Law. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
Deal Watch: Deals Abound, Debt Offerings Soar and Private Equity Firms Start Exercising
Deal work continues its up and to the right trajectory, while work constructing and litigating liability management exercises grows. All indicators point to continuing growth in deal flow through 2024, a welcome occurrence after years of uncertainty and...
‘Tacit Collusion’?: Verizon Slams Class Action Demanding $268B in Restitution
"The factual allegations are baseless, the legal claims are frivolous, and the damages figure is pure fantasy," a Verizon spokesperson said of the antitrust class action. "We are confident a court will see this complaint for what it is while Verizon customers continue...
Chief Bankruptcy Judge Finds Ex-Judge David Jones Acted in Bad Faith in Connection With Informal Interview
Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Edwardo Rodriguez of the Southern District of Texas issued an opinion on Friday sanctioning former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones to 7.5 hours of ethics-related continuing legal education. A chief bankruptcy judge in Texas has...
George Santos Pleads Guilty in Financial Fraud Case
Santos, 36, admitted in court that he and a campaign staffer submitted false reports to the Federal Election Commission and stole the identities as credit card information of campaign donors. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Arizona Proposition 139: Abortion Access Initiative to Appear on 2024 Ballot Amid Record Signature Count
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has signed the paperwork to place the Arizona for Abortion Access Act on the ballot as Proposition 139. According to the Secretary of State’s office, the estimated total of valid signatures is 577,971, setting a new record....
FTC and States Continue to Prioritize Automatic Renewal Regulation and Enforcement
Due to the high cost of customer acquisition, ecommerce clients are increasingly relying on continuity programs and subscriptions as their payment models, which allow customers to be billed for goods and services on a continual basis until they cancel. Because...
Morning Docket: 08.19.24
* Current Supreme Court has opened the door to patchwork state-by-state banking laws. Because that's how to build a global economy! [Bloomberg Law News] * How to sue NASA for fallen space debris? Seems like a one-off practice area unless some idiot tries to build...
Managing Email Overload: 5 Quick and Easy Outlook Tricks for Lawyers
Danielle DavisRoe | By using Outlook’s advanced features you can build a system that lets you handle emails efficiently and keep your inbox clean. The post Managing Email Overload: 5 Quick and Easy Outlook Tricks for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech...
Tracking Generative AI: How Evolving AI Models Are Impacting Legal
A running compilation of how the legal landscape continues to be shaped by generative AI tools, from GPT technologies to art generation tools and beyond. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Can’t Always Blame The Government — See Also
RFK Jr.'s Meta Case Gets Slapped Down: Again. This is the second time. Hopefully the last. Mind Your Bs And Ws: Here's an easy IP hypo for your next exam. Goodbye And Good Riddance: UK lawyers leave Twitter after Elon's warmongering. Each Ounce Counts!: Attorney wins...
U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Rescue Biden Administration’s Revised Title IX Rules in Challenged States
"The lower courts concluded otherwise because the new definition of sex discrimination is intertwined with and affects many other provisions of the new rule," the majority wrote. "Those courts therefore concluded, at least at this preliminary stage, that the allegedly...
CenterPoint Energy Asks for MDL to Stay Proposed Class Actions
The petition was filed Wednesday, two days after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his office opened an investigation into the company for potential violations of Texas law relating to its conduct during Hurricane Beryl. Hi there.The email you just...
New Intellectual Property Hypo Just Dropped At International Tech Show
Can you avoid intellectual property liability by turning a logo sideways? The post New Intellectual Property Hypo Just Dropped At International Tech Show appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Shutterstock)For the last couple years, the International Legal...
Kamala Harris Could Be The Second Lawyer-President Without A T-14 Law Degree
Kamala Harris would make history in many ways as president, but this is one that the legal profession seems to care about. The post Kamala Harris Could Be The Second Lawyer-President Without A T-14 Law Degree appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by BRENDAN...
Elon Musk’s Warmongering Prompts UK Lawyers To Leave Twitter
Advertisers aren't the only audience jumping ship. The post Elon Musk’s Warmongering Prompts UK Lawyers To Leave Twitter appeared first on Above the Law.One of the peculiar things about the internet is that it affords us peasants small glimpses into the lives of the...
Attorney Reels In Bassmaster Title
He won the title in epic fashion. The post Attorney Reels In Bassmaster Title appeared first on Above the Law.Congratulations go out to Virginia attorney Ed Loughran III. The University of Richmond School of Law alum works at Deskevich, Gavin & Harris but it’s his...
Has John Roberts Lost Control Of The Supreme Court?
The days of building consensus at the Roberts Court may be done for. The post Has John Roberts Lost Control Of The Supreme Court? appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Jabin Botsford – Pool/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the...
When The Stars Don’t Align For Justices Kavanaugh And Roberts
While almost always in agreement, Roberts and Kavanaugh clearly see things differently in varying degrees in a number of cases. The post When The Stars Don’t Align For Justices Kavanaugh And Roberts appeared first on Above the Law.In an almost declaratory manner as he...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Doing More With More
Chief legal officers look ahead. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Doing More With More appeared first on Above the Law.Corporate legal departments saw ever-increasing workloads in the past year, but their leaders are hopeful that some help is on the way.That’s...
Paul Singer Wants To Ground Two-Thirds Of Southwest’s Board
If he wins, you can call it Elliott Airlines. The post Paul Singer Wants To Ground Two-Thirds Of Southwest’s Board appeared first on Above the Law.If he wins, you can call it Elliott Airlines. The post Paul Singer Wants To Ground Two-Thirds Of Southwest’s Board...
Lawyer Disciplined For Bad Language Mouths Off Even Harder
Gotta respect a double down! The post Lawyer Disciplined For Bad Language Mouths Off Even Harder appeared first on Above the Law.This discovery may surprise you, but lawyers occasionally use profanity. A 2017 survey by Legal Cheek found that 42% of lawyers regularly...
Getting Extradited Back To 2012
Remember when everyone just illegally downloaded music off the internet? The post Getting Extradited Back To 2012 appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!What founder of file-sharing website Megaupload recently...
DISCO’s New CEO Says Company Is Overcoming Challenges and Getting Back to Growth
When Eric Friedrichsen stepped into the role of chief executive officer of e-discovery company DISCO four months ago, he was taking the helm of an enterprise that had faced turbulent waters in recent years. Its founder and longtime CEO Kiwi Camara had left under a...
Today on Legaltech Week (Live at 3 ET): Our ILTACON Post-Mortem, As We Discuss the Conference and the News that Came Out Of It
Today on the weekly Legaltech Week live journalists’ roundtable, we’ll be discussing the just-concluded ILTACON, as well as some of the stories and announcements that came out of it. The show is live at 3 p.m. E.T. If you haven’t already, you can sign up free here to...
Why Smartmatic Escaped Indictment: A Closer Look at the Charges Against Its Executives
"It adds a lot of the hallmarks of some of the ugliest Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations that you could find," said Scott Greytak with Transparency International. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
Judge Rules Shaquille O’Neal Will Face Lawsuit for Promotion, Sale of ‘Securities’
"We are extremely fortunate that Judge Moreno authored the first extensive ruling on cryptocurrency and celebrity promotions," said Adam Moskowitz, the managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm. A federal district court in Miami ruled on Friday that former...
Federal Judge Awards $1M to Plaintiff’s Counsel Following a No Payment Shareholder Derivative Settlement
The plaintiff noted the substantial benefits of the reforms, which included the creation of a new audit committee and an independent director position to sit on the board, among others. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent...
Third Circuit Breaks With Sister Courts in Ruling on Monsanto’s Preemption Arguments
While the Third Circuit held that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act preempted plaintiffs' state failure-to-warn claims, prior rulings from the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Eleventh Circuits on the same issue rejected Monsanto's...
Veteran Legal Chief Who Quit 2 Years Ago—Declaring ‘I Need a Break’—Returns to In-House Game
Brett Pletcher has taken the legal reins of the late-stage biopharma Cytokinetic. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their emails...
Lawsuit Alleges Courthouse Security Gave Away Phone, Leading to Publication of Intimate Photos, Videos
A plaintiff who was witnessing a court proceeding was forced to surrender her phone and not given a receipt. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using...
Norton Rose Fulbright’s New Houston Office Features Views of Urban Park
Norton Rose Fulbright is the anchor tenant in a new 28-story office building in downtown Houston that overlooks the Discovery Green urban park and provides modern amenities such as an outdoor terrace and high-tech conference rooms. Hi there.The email you just...
Garrigues, Cuatrecasas & Uri a Menéndez Dominate M&A as Deal Value Surges in 2024
Spain's top law firms are demonstrating their supremacy in the M&A market. The revenue growth of Spain’s top law firms—Garrigues, Cuatrecasas, and Uría Menéndez—in the face of global geopolitical and domestic challenges reflects their strategic positioning...
ILTACON Day 4: Data Scientists Are In Demand, and Lawyers Are Daredevils
The final day of ILTACON 2024 highlighted how generative AI is changing how organizations hire and lawyers' risk tolerance. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
DOJ, New Jersey Judiciary Settle Over Language Access Discrimination Allegations, Retaliation Against Court Employee
"The judiciary, like the Department of Justice, is committed to ensuring equal access to the courts for all," Peter McAleer, spokesperson for the Administrative Office of the Courts, said in a statement to the Law Journal. The U.S. Department of Justice and the...
How I Made Partner: ‘Learn as Much as You Can About the Law, Your Clients and Your Own Firm,’ Says Charles Ricciardelli of Skadden
"I would advise young attorneys to enjoy the journey—take on every project you can and, in the process, learn as much as you can about the law, about your clients and about your own firm. I suspect you'll find it more enjoyable, and it will hold you in good stead...
Colorado’s Court Cases Are Getting Crashed By Hackers
Can't even have court in peace. The post Colorado’s Court Cases Are Getting Crashed By Hackers appeared first on Above the Law.Hard to have order in the court when hackers go rogue. The increased ease of access that online court offers is a double-edged sword — we...
The More Revenue A Law Firm Has, The More They Can Increase Billing Rates
That's one way to keep yourself ahead of the competition. The post The More Revenue A Law Firm Has, The More They Can Increase Billing Rates appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Wells Fargo’s...
Thanks A Bunch To Our Advertisers
It’s great to work with you. The post Thanks A Bunch To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.Thanks A Bunch To Our Advertisers - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:Adobe Clio CosmoLex...
Watching The Mandalorian Means No Jury If We Kill You — See Also
The Disney+ To Forced Arbitration If We Kill You Pipeline Has A Few Holes: Our resident Disney Adult rips into how bad of a response this was. What's With Handcuffing Kids?: Judges need a better way of ordering their courtrooms. Who Knew Ass Kissing Could Result In...
Kamala Harris Would Only Be the Second Lawyer-President With a Non-T-14 Law Degree
UC Law SF Dean David Faigman said legal education is "a hallmark of American presidents," noting that 27 of the nation's 45 past presidents were previously lawyers. If Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris is elected in November, the...
Covington Defeats Jones Day: AstraZeneca Escapes $107.5M Verdict
AstraZeneca prevailed on its argument that patents-in-suit are invalid because they are not enabled on the issue of unit dosage. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Dr. Doom Feeling Positively Giddy
For him. The post Dr. Doom Feeling Positively Giddy appeared first on Above the Law.For him. The post Dr. Doom Feeling Positively Giddy appeared first on Above the Law.
T14 Law School Is The First To Offer An AI-Focused Law Degree
The school is currently taking applications for the program, which is set to begin in the summer of 2025. The post T14 Law School Is The First To Offer An AI-Focused Law Degree appeared first on Above the Law.As artificial intelligence continues to infiltrate the...
In-House Analysis Paralysis
Don't let risk trap you in a thought loop with no way out. The post In-House Analysis Paralysis appeared first on Above the Law.In law school, I learned that risk is ever-present and unavoidable. This realization led me to agonize over any choice involving an...
Camille Vasquez, Face Of Johnny Depp Trial, Heads To Top 50 Biglaw Firm In Group Lateral Move
This renowned lawyer is moving on up in the world of Biglaw. Congratulations! The post Camille Vasquez, Face Of Johnny Depp Trial, Heads To Top 50 Biglaw Firm In Group Lateral Move appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by KEVIN LAMARQUE/POOL/AFP via Getty...
That’s A Lot Of Time For Tresspassing!
I'm just glad it was caught on camera. The post That’s A Lot Of Time For Tresspassing! appeared first on Above the Law.No trespassing – private property (photo by David Lat).Being a judge isn’t all easy. Sure, they really like their jobs, but part of the work is...
It’s The Battle Of The AI Legal Assistants, As LexisNexis Unveils Its New Protégé And Thomson Reuters Rolls Out CoCounsel 2.0
It’s not quite BattleBots, but competitors LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters both made significant announcements involving the development of generative AI legal assistants within their products. The post It’s The Battle Of The AI Legal Assistants, As LexisNexis Unveils...
Disney’s Terrible Argument In Wrongful Death Case Should Be A Lesson For Biglaw Attorneys Everywhere
Not every argument needs to go in the brief. The post Disney’s Terrible Argument In Wrongful Death Case Should Be A Lesson For Biglaw Attorneys Everywhere appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)I’m a fan of the Disney Parks. I have deep...
Okay, Judges Really Need To Stop Putting Innocent Kids In Handcuffs
This is really wildly inappropriate. The post Okay, Judges Really Need To Stop Putting Innocent Kids In Handcuffs appeared first on Above the Law.Here’s the thing: This isn’t the first time Above the Law has written about judges putting innocent teens in handcuffs....
Amy Coney Barrett: The Supreme Court’s New Swing Vote?
Is Barrett angling to be the next Kennedy on the high court? The post Amy Coney Barrett: The Supreme Court’s New Swing Vote? appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.She wants to be...
24 Hours At ILTACON 24
Squeezing in week’s worth of networking, education, and socializing into a 24-hour period. The post 24 Hours At ILTACON 24 appeared first on Above the Law.This summer, I was thrilled to see the Olympic Games in Paris in person (bucket list item, check!) Over that...
School District Faces Damages for Turning Away Homeless Student
"Generally, the presumption is get the kid into school while the adults sort all this out. Districts who simply close the door to students and don't allow them to enroll at all while the dispute is resolved do so at their peril," school district attorney David Rubin...
‘100% Knock Off’: Husqvarna Files Trademark Suit Against Unauthorized Online Seller of Used, Returned Outdoor Power Products
Customers left comments about their purchases with reviews saying: "This is 100% knock off," "[W]e were sold a previously returned item. Disappointing and upsetting. We bought new and should have been sent a new [product] in a sealed [off] taped box," and "I suggest...
Google Sued Over $5M in Crypto Stolen by ‘Malicious’ Wallet App in App Store
"The key piece of information is going to be whether Google was aware that it had a scam app operating on its app store and how long it allowed that to persist," said Andrew Dressel, a lawyer who has a specialty in crypto litigation and is not involved in the...
Arizona Court Dismisses Complaint to Remove Controversial Tipped Workers Protection Act from November Ballot
On August 6, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson dismissed a complaint filed by Raise the Wage AZ that sought to prevent the Tipped Workers Protection Act (SCR 1040) from appearing on the ballot this November. Holtzman Vogel partner Andrew Gould...
Upholding $266.7M Fee Award, Del. Supreme Court Rejects Diminishing-Returns Curb on Bigger Wins
The opinion by Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr. states Delaware precedent doesn't support requiring a declining percentage fee model like the one used in federal courts. The Delaware Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a $266.7 million fee award for counsel...
Chief Justice Loses Ability—or Willingness—To Be a Consensus Builder
The Roberts Court, as currently constituted, is thus far different than it was in 2015. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their...
With Hours Tenuous, New Metric Looks to Baseball to Assess Lawyer Productivity
Researchers assert the new metric is more strongly correlated to profitability. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry....
‘If Only We Had Full Staffing’: This Legal Sector Is Spread Thin, but Negotiating Higher Rates
"It used to be a firm would put in a rate request, and it would take several weeks or months to get approved—now they're getting it approved within 24 to 48 hours," one recruiter said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
SEC Agrees to Dismiss Civil Suit Against Former Pharma CIO Over Alleged Insider Trading
"We are delighted that Ram has been fully vindicated of these meritless allegations," former Mylan executive Ramkumar V. Rayapureddy's lead counsel, Adam Lurie, a partner at Linklaters, said of the outcome. "He has shown remarkable courage and resilience throughout...
The Future Viability of 105(a) Injunctions Following the Supreme Court’s Decision In ‘Purdue Pharma’
Until now, a successful reorganization assumed the debtor could confirm a plan with nondebtor releases and injunctions based on less than full creditor consensus. Now that nonconsensual releases in Chapter 11 plans are no longer permitted, will debtors have a more...
‘We’re Going to Tear the Barriers Down’: Judge Prepares to Open App Market Floodgates on Google
"When you have a mountain that's built out of bad conduct, you're going to have to move that mountain," U.S. District Judge James Donato said. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
What Do Law Firm Buyers Want? The 3 Things That Matter Most
Brooke Lively | What matters most to law firm buyers? The post What Do Law Firm Buyers Want? The 3 Things That Matter Most appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Smart law firm buyers are looking for a firm that throws off a lot of cash,...
Who Will Join Milbank’s Summer Bonus Party?
What (or should I say who) are they waiting for? The post Who Will Join Milbank’s Summer Bonus Party? appeared first on Above the Law.Milbank is leading the associate compensation charge — again — with summer bonuses. The associate there must be thrilled… Unlike DLA...
Understanding The DOJ’s Landmark Ruling Against Google: A Conversation With Richard Finkelman
Finkelman, a managing director and AI expert at BRG, shares some insights about this recent court ruling. The post Understanding The DOJ’s Landmark Ruling Against Google: A Conversation With Richard Finkelman appeared first on Above the Law.The recent ruling by U.S....
Courthouse Scandal Gets Even Wilder As Prosecutors Accused Of Trying To Manipulate Judge Assignments
More machinations at the Alaska federal courthouse than at Melrose Place. The post Courthouse Scandal Gets Even Wilder As Prosecutors Accused Of Trying To Manipulate Judge Assignments appeared first on Above the Law.Some pretty terrible stuff happened in the courtroom...
Lawyers Don’t Seem Too Thrilled About The Biglaw Salary Wars Going On In London
Lawyers in London reportedly don't know if they have more to give to 'justify' these high salaries. The post Lawyers Don’t Seem Too Thrilled About The Biglaw Salary Wars Going On In London appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote...
Public Defender’s Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against The Federal Judiciary Highlights The Urgency Of Reform
Caryn Devins Strickland’s ordeal highlights the need to pass the Judiciary Accountability Act (JAA) and extending Title VII protections to more than 30,000 federal judiciary employees. The post Public Defender’s Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against The Federal Judiciary...
Kaplan Steps In To Dig California Bar Out Of Bankruptcy Hole
The threat of bankruptcy breeds innovation! The post Kaplan Steps In To Dig California Bar Out Of Bankruptcy Hole appeared first on Above the Law.Faced with bankruptcy, the California Bar seemed to only have one real option to deal with facilitating its expensive...
This Biglaw Firm’s Rise To The Top 10 Of The A-List
Quite the improvement for the elite firm. The post This Biglaw Firm’s Rise To The Top 10 Of The A-List appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Which Biglaw firm made the jump from No. 33 on the 2019 Am Law...
Slow Start — See Also
Regional Firm Delays First l-Year Start Dates: Is this the start of a trend? Brought To You By Kaplan: The State Bar of California finds a way out of its bankruptcy woes. Putting Their Money Where Their Mouths Are: Eating for Kamala clocks in at $10k a plate! X Marks...
ILTACON Days 2 & 3: Strike Zones, Bigger Context Windows and Prompting Olympics
At ILTACON 2024, generative AI integrations alone are no longer big news. Rather, many are highlighting the specific purpose of their AI use, the UI/UX that enables users to interact with it, and the soup of large language models that power their solutions. Hi...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Former Clients, Employees, Testify in Tom Girardi Trial; South Carolina Talc Trial Wraps Up This Week
Welcome to Law.com Class Actions: Critical Mass, a weekly briefing for class action and mass tort attorneys. This week: Federal prosecutors in Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
State Appeals Court’s Rejection of Contributory Negligence Arguments in $12M Railroad Injury Suit Sparks Forum Shopping Warning From Dissent
"Here, we take irrational disparity to a new level: FELA will mean one thing in Illinois and another thing in Missouri even with regard to identical accidents in Illinois to which the same Illinois safety regulation applies," Missouri Appellate Judge Cristian M....
Enzo BioChem Settles With NJ, Other States for $4.5M Over Health Data Breach
"It is stunning that as recently as last year, this health care company apparently did not abide by basic security precautions for online accounts, such as instructing its employees not to share passwords," New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said in a...
Partners Confront ‘Deeply Uncomfortable’ Client Communications on Soaring Billing Rates
Law firms are increasingly relying on engagement letters or online e-billing platforms to alert clients of rate increases, even though less personalized communication can frustrate clients, sources say. Gone are the days when partners take clients out to lunch...
Texas Puts General Motors, OnStar at Head of Line in Data Privacy Lawsuit
While the named plaintiffs are limited to GM and OnStar, the complaint names many other companies involved in the alleged illegal practices. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
Miami Judge Grants Class Certification to Royal Caribbean Workers: $500M at Stake
"Expect to see Russell argue that all of its actions were performed with the consent of the Royal Caribbean investment committee," said attorney Blake Dolman, who is not involved in the litigation. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
Intel Again Accused of Misleading Investors on Foundry Finances
It's the second case bringing similar allegations against Intel in the Delaware court. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal...
Microsoft-Backed Startup Hires Blockchain Guru as First Legal Chief
"Being part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of decentralized tech, and shaping the legal strategies that support this innovation, is incredibly rewarding." Rika Khurdayan, a legal veteran with deep roots in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries,...
Release of AI-Graded Test Scores Frozen, Permanent Injunction Requested
School districts allege Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath violated the Education Code in the development and use during the 2023-2024 school year of the standardized testing system. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
Morning Docket: 08.14.24
* Judge Juan Merchan just can't quit Donald Trump. [The Hill] * Kaplan's deal with California to take over the bar exam is a go. [Law.com] * If a firm employs a secret bank account, things are probably not on the up-and-up. [Bloomberg Law] * Judge Reed O'Connor...
An Upcoming White House Decision May Jeopardize Americans’ Access To Life-Saving Drugs
The White House might soon finalize a rule that will either save or cost patients billions of dollars in prescription drug costs. The rule concerns ‘copay accumulators,’ which are programs health plans use to prevent copay assistance from counting toward patients’...
‘Lawyers For Harris’ Fundraiser Set For September, With Tickets Going For Up To $10K
Lawyers are really delivering when it comes to funding the Kamala Harris campaign. The post ‘Lawyers For Harris’ Fundraiser Set For September, With Tickets Going For Up To $10K appeared first on Above the Law.Kamala Harris (Photo by NOAH BERGER/AFP/Getty Images)We...
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Are Small Firms Achieving Their Legal Tech Goals? [Sponsored]
A new study by iManage and Above the Law sheds light on the priorities and successes of these organizations. The post Are Small Firms Achieving Their Legal Tech Goals? appeared first on Above the Law.Skip to content Our Sites © 2024 Breaking Media, Inc. All rights...
Prominent Regional Firm To Delay Start Date For First-Year Associates
The firm is the first to defer start dates for incoming associates in 2024. Let's hope this doesn't turn into a trend. The post Prominent Regional Firm To Delay Start Date For First-Year Associates appeared first on Above the Law.While some major law firms are handing...
Judge Mysteriously Recuses From X Case After Being Called Out For Having Tesla Stock
Sunlight really is the best disinfectant! The post Judge Mysteriously Recuses From X Case After Being Called Out For Having Tesla Stock appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)If you were suing a company, how much stock would the judge...
NY Judge Tosses Trump’s Third Attempt To Intimidate His Family Via Recusal Motion
Very subtle, Mister 'President.' The post NY Judge Tosses Trump’s Third Attempt To Intimidate His Family Via Recusal Motion appeared first on Above the Law.(Photographer: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Justice Juan Merchan is not...
Unpacking the Potential Impact of Recent SCOTUS Rulings on Digital Asset Regulations
In recent months, the U.S. Supreme Court has delivered epochal rulings that are poised to reshape the regulatory landscape across various industries. In recent months, the U.S. Supreme Court has delivered epochal rulings that are poised to reshape the regulatory...
How I Made Partner: ‘The Quality of Your Work and Your Attitude Matters First and Foremost,’ Says Katie McConnell of Moore & Van Allen
"The quality of your work and your attitude matters first and foremost. Be curious, do your own independent research before asking a question, and always ask yourself, 'How can I make this client's or partner's life easier?' With a good attitude, high quality of work...
Chicago-Area Attorney Hit With $112K Sanction for Role in Spoliation of Signal Application Messages, Discovery Misconduct
"We are very pleased with this result," Elizabeth Babbitt, a partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister, said on behalf of the Chicago Transit Authority. "This case serves as a reminder that the rules of preservation in litigation remain in effect, despite the...
Strategic Slowness: A New Mantra for Law Firm Leaders
Gene Commander | Law firm leaders move from decision to decision at breakneck speed. Here's a counterintuitive recommendation: Adopt a mantra of “strategic slowness.” The post Strategic Slowness: A New Mantra for Law Firm Leaders appeared first on Articles, Tips and...