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How It Works: A Demo of the New AI Legal Assistant in Law Practice Management Platform LEAP
Law practice management company LEAP recently announced the launch of three major AI features built directly into the platform, including LawY, a new legal AI assistant backed by human verification. In this latest installment in the LawSites video series How It Works,...
Law Firms Look ‘Stronger Than Ever,’ Even Compared With Transactional Boom
Am Law 100 firms continue to see most of their growth in transactional work, while Second Hundred firms have found a "goldilocks" zone in both countercyclical and corporate work, according to a new Q2 report. Am Law 100 firms continue to see most of their growth...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)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...
New Hashtag For Bar Examinees #MakeJudyTakeTheBar
The chief advocate for the bar exam never took it, and maybe she should. The post New Hashtag For Bar Examinees #MakeJudyTakeTheBar appeared first on Above the Law.Another bar exam is in the books. As far as we can tell, this one didn’t involve any mass catastrophes...
Stat(s) Of The Week: ‘Alarm Bells’ For GCs
Shedding light on the state of legal ops. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: ‘Alarm Bells’ For GCs appeared first on Above the Law.While legal operations teams remain a darling of the C-suite, they face big challenges in working with their in-house lawyer colleagues,...
Where We Are Now: A Year In The Growth Of GAI In Legal Ops
Key advancements, benefits, challenges, and the promising future that lies ahead. The post Where We Are Now: A Year In The Growth Of GAI In Legal Ops appeared first on Above the Law.Generative AI (GAI) is revolutionizing the legal industry, transforming once tedious...
Citi’s Makeover Has Yet To Reach The Compliance Department
And that is getting expensive. The post Citi’s Makeover Has Yet To Reach The Compliance Department appeared first on Above the Law.And that is getting expensive. The post Citi’s Makeover Has Yet To Reach The Compliance Department appeared first on Above the Law.
Antitrust Is Coming For Grocery Prices
Tired of paying too much for groceries? The FTC has your back. The post Antitrust Is Coming For Grocery Prices appeared first on Above the Law.I’ll be asking [the] commission to join me in launching an inquiry into grocery prices to shed light on why it is that prices...
Are Nonequity Partnerships Part Of A Biglaw Tax & Discrimination Scheme?
Sometimes promotions are curses. The post Are Nonequity Partnerships Part Of A Biglaw Tax & Discrimination Scheme? appeared first on Above the Law.Something has been fishy about the nonequity class of partners for years now. For starters, the non in front of the...
The Federal Judiciary Might Actually Expand
We're Probably About To Have 66 New Federal Judges. The post The Federal Judiciary Might Actually Expand appeared first on Above the Law.The Senate has, at long last, acted on the problem of understaffing in the federal judiciary. Even before the Supreme Court’s...
The Real Estate Masters Of Biglaw
The lawyers at this firm really know about the rule against perpetuities -- and you know a bunch of stuff that's actually useful. The post The Real Estate Masters Of Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the...
Tests For Thee, Not For Me — See Also
Take The Test!: Do you think the head of the NBCE can do the bare minimum? Should You Be Wary Of Non-Equity Partnerships: Biglaw firm faces discrimination lawsuit that could shake up partner statuses. New Hope For Judicial Workloads!: The Senate just passed the JUDGES...
What We’ll Be Talking About Today on Legaltech Week
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another Legaltech Week, the live show where a panel of journalists and bloggers discusses the week’s top stories in legal tech and innovation. Among the stories on tap for today: The ABA issues an opinion on the legal ethics of...
Here’s the Video Version of My Interview with Jack Newton about Clio’s Record $900M Raise
Last week, as the law practice management company Clio announced a record $900 million funding round, the largest ever for a legal technology company, I published an exclusive LawNext podcast interview with Jack Newton, Clio’s founder and CEO, recorded a few days...
‘Vision’: How Judge David Tatel Mastered Blindness and Justice
In this week's Legal Speak episode, retired D.C. Circuit Judge David Tatel discusses how his memoir, "Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice," weaves narratives about his legal career and deteriorating vision. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
‘Absolute Victory’: Judge Tosses $4.7 Billion Verdict Against NFL in ‘Sunday Ticket’ Trial
Federal antitrust laws could have tripled the damages to more than $14 billion if the verdict, which held that the NFL violated the Sherman Act by conspiring to inflate the price of its "Sunday Ticket" streaming service, had been sustained. Hi there.The email...
Judge Declines to Dismiss Chicago Firm’s Malpractice Suit Involving Underlying Dispute Over $4.3M Loan
Judge Seeger concluded that the plaintiffs' complaint adequately alleged that the agreement functioned as a "new promise to pay," as it revealed an intention by Riegel and ISLA to repay the debt. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
TikTok Slapped With DOJ Lawsuit for Violating Children’s Privacy
"This action is necessary to prevent the defendants, who are repeat offenders and operate on a massive scale, from collecting and using young children's private information without any parental consent or control," Brian Boynton, head of the Justice Department's Civil...
Texas Judge Enters Setback for SEC in Crypto-Securities Action
U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman previously expressed apprehension over entering a ruling and setting a "moving target precedent." U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman previously expressed apprehension over entering a ruling and setting a "moving target...
‘When Does It End?’ Chancellor Asks Defense Counsel in Dispute Over Musk Compensation
Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick pressed attorneys on the scope of their request to the court and what authority the court has to grant it. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
General Counsel Should Help Prevent Greenwashing, Australia Securities Regulator Says
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has been very focused on greenwashing and is likely to launch more prosecutions. The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has been very focused on greenwashing and is likely to launch more...
Chicago Firm Accused of Malpractice for Charging $3M in ‘Unreasonable Fees,’ Providing Bad Advice in Underlying Case
"Unfortunately, in this case the defendants didn't meet the standard of care in the representation of MNR, and so for that reason we felt compelled to bring this complaint," said MNR's current counsel, Amir R. Tahmassebi, a partner of Konicek & Dillon in...
The Crowell & Moring Paralegal Who Made History Refereeing at the Paris Olympics
"The commitment that we have as water polo referees is so big, and then it's like I'm billing 2,000 hours plus a year," said Jenn McCall, a health care recovery specialist at Crowell. "The commitment that we have as water polo referees is so big, and then it's...
Morning Docket: 08.02.24
* Judge tosses NFL Sunday Ticket award, deciding that the expert witnesses weren't good enough AFTER the jury agreed with them. It's not so much "instant replay" as "deciding to void the game two weeks later." [CNN] * FTC could start probing grocery chains for keeping...
The 2024 ATL Top 50 Law School Rankings Are Here!
Check out the No. 1 law school and find out what else is new this year. The post The 2024 ATL Top 50 Law School Rankings Are Here! appeared first on Above the Law.We are pleased to announce the release of the 12th annual Above the Law Top 50 Law School Rankings. Most...
Judges Green-Light Trump’s Speech-Chilling SLAPP Suits
From the slappity-slapp-slapp dept. The post Judges Green-Light Trump’s Speech-Chilling SLAPP Suits appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images)Donald Trump is no stranger to filing vexatious, speech-chilling SLAPP suits. For a guy whose...
Who Got the Work: Riley Safer Attorneys Step in to Defend Honda Motor Co. in Class Action Suit
Lauren Abendshien, Matthew J. Fischer, Sondra A. Hemeryck and Keyonn L. Pope of Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila have entered appearances for Honda Motor, the Japanese vehicle manufacturer, a pending class action over property damage arising from an allegedly faulty...
How I Made Partner: ‘Regularly Check Your Assumptions at the Door,’ Says Kristin Bender of Willkie
"Most attorneys—myself included—could benefit from regularly checking their assumptions at the door." 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...
Midsize Moves: Kauff McGuire Hires Entertainment Labor Partner, Balch & Bingham Adds M&A Partner
Kauff McGuire & Margolis announced that entertainment labor attorney and executive David Korduner has joined the firm as a partner in Los Angeles; Balch & Bingham welcomed Lauren Weisman Stein as a partner in the firm's Jacksonville, Florida, office. Hi...
Marketing to the Bar: 5 Steps
I have spent a good deal of my career trying to get lawyers to spend less time with other lawyers and more time with clients and prospects. The post Marketing to the Bar: 5 Steps appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.I have spent a good...
Meet Me At ILTACON: Hotshot — GenAI Training For The Legal Industry [Sponsored]
Swing by Hotshot's booth at the Startup Hub to learn how they can help you roll out practical, foundational GenAI training to everyone at your firm — and to discuss how they can assist in making the firm’s legal, business, and tech training better — and dare we say —...
Elon Musk Finally Finds Someone Who Wants To Wrestle As Don Lemon Files Contract Complaint
Welcome to your daily Twitter issue spotter! The post Elon Musk Finally Finds Someone Who Wants To Wrestle As Don Lemon Files Contract Complaint appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)Elon Musk bought himself yet another legal headache today...
Sidley Opens New Office In ‘Greatest City In The History Of Mankind’
You stay classy Sidley. The post Sidley Opens New Office In ‘Greatest City In The History Of Mankind’ appeared first on Above the Law.Sidley Austin may be closing offices in China — like a lot of Biglaw these days — but that’s not stopping the firm from setting up in...
Plaintiffs Fighting Golden Gate Closure Given Chance To Continue Fighting
Can't get out of this that easy. The post Plaintiffs Fighting Golden Gate Closure Given Chance To Continue Fighting appeared first on Above the Law.Golden Gate University School of Law’s decision to close its doors has seen some serious pushback from a group of...
Mark O’Brien To Leave Pro Bono Net, The Legal-Help Organization He Cofounded 25 Years Ago
Pro Bono Net’s board will conduct a national search for a new director. In the interim, two long-serving members of the management team will serve as interim co-directors. The post Mark O’Brien To Leave Pro Bono Net, The Legal-Help Organization He Cofounded 25 Years...
Attorney Alina Habba Piles On Trump’s Racist Attacks On Kamala Harris
Some pretty gross and inaccurate stuff. The post Attorney Alina Habba Piles On Trump’s Racist Attacks On Kamala Harris appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)From jump, Alina Habba hasn’t been a typical lawyer. Her grasp of basic legal...
The Biglaw Firm Taking In Big Bucks From The Democratic Presidential Campaign
Election season needs good lawyers. The post The Biglaw Firm Taking In Big Bucks From The Democratic Presidential Campaign appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Federal Election Commission...
Our ATL Advertisers Are The Best
Thank you so much! The post Our ATL Advertisers Are The Best appeared first on Above the Law.Our ATL Advertisers Are The Best - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:Adobe Aon CosmoLex EvenUp...
If You’re Gonna Do It, Do It Big — See Also
Victory Comes In Fives: Sidley opens another office in California. Don Lemon Sues Elon Over Sour Dealings: Hard to deny breaching contract when you end it by saying "contract cancelled". Who Needs Water Or Sight?: Here are horror stories from the profession's favorite...
Remember that ABA Survey of Law Schools with AI Classes? This May Be A More Accurate List
I recently wrote here about an American Bar Association survey of law schools that offer AI classes. The survey found that 55% of responding law schools offer such classes. A Reuters news story picked up on that and reported, “More than half of law schools now offer...
Q&A: Five Common Questions Lawyers Ask About Legal Tech Adoption and Use
For a law firm, choosing and deploying software raises many questions. How do I protect client confidentiality? Where does artificial intelligence fit in? What is the best software for my firm’s needs? How do I drive staff training and adoption? In this post, experts...
Trump Again Seeks Merchan’s Recusal, Citing Daughter’s Political Work
Trump's lawyers argued that Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan must recuse himself from the case as his daughter's company served as a vendor to Harris' 2020 presidential campaign. This is the third attempt to unseat Merchan, who has so far declined...
AI Startup Valued at $850 Million Hires Former Google AI Policy Lead as GC
As the top lawyer at Abridge, Hwang will lead a legal team of three, and oversee the company's legal strategy, public policy, and trust and safety initiatives. As the top lawyer at Abridge, Hwang will lead a legal team of three, and oversee the company's legal...
6th Circuit Dismisses Attorney’s Civil Rights Appeal Involving Discovery on Statute-of-Limitation Grounds
While the attorney argued the clock started when she discovered that her speech had motivated the detective's attempt for a warrant, counsel for Russ countered by stating that the clock started when the attorney discovered the search had happened in January 2020, well...
Journey Bandmates in Corporate Deadlock Turns to Court of Chancery
Keyboardist Jonathan Cain, represented by Fox Rothschild, has filed a petition for the court to appoint a custodian to act as an independent third director of Freedom 2020 Inc., the operating entity in which Cain and Journey guitarist Neal Schon each hold 50% of the...
3 Pressing Compliance Questions as the EU AI Act Clock Starts Running
While the regulation is finalized, there is still much that needs to be ironed out. 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...
Senate Panel Advances Nomination of Labor Lawyer Karla Campbell to 6th Circuit
The Judiciary Committee also sent to the Senate floor nominees for the First Circuit and district court judgeships in Eastern Pennsylvania, Northern California, Vermont and Minnesota. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Appeals Court Upholds Narrowed Gag Order in Trump’s Manhattan Criminal Case
The five-judge panel from the Appellate Division, First Department found that Acting Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan had not erred in extending aspects of the order through sentencing. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent...
MDL Judge Faces Ruling on Who Should Be in Charge of Claims by FTX Customers
In a response to three questions posed by the federal district court in Miami, Adam Moskowitz, managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm, announced on Thursday that all FTX victims may actually be made "whole" in the multidistrict litigation. In a response to...
‘Could Exceed $1M’: Disqualified Judicial Candidate Launches Defamation Claim
"While our investigation is still ongoing, we believe the value of this claim could exceed $1 million," read the ante litem notices sent by Jonesboro attorney Loletha Hale. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Morning Docket: 08.01.24
* Journalist Evan Gershkovich to be freed in Russian prisoner swap. [Bloomberg News] * Surprising exactly no one, CrowdStrike facing lawsuit over software update that caused massive July outage. [Reuters] * A $4.7 billion verdict against the NFL? The judge is...
Analysis: Humana is Boldly Going Where Walmart Stumbled
Humana is leasing clinical space at 23 Walmart Supercenter retail stores. The move is logical for the insurer as it builds out its senior primary care business, experts say. The post Analysis: Humana is Boldly Going Where Walmart Stumbled appeared first on Above the...
Who Needs Basic Necessities When You’re Taking The Bar Exam?
No water for you! The post Who Needs Basic Necessities When You’re Taking The Bar Exam? appeared first on Above the Law.We asked for bar exam horror stories, and Above the Law tipsters delivered. The bar is more than a professional licensing exam, it’s a trial by...
With Another Merger, Spencer Fane Lands in Santa Fe
The merger complements the work Spencer Fane already has with clients in oil and natural gas, the firm's leader said. 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...
Get Your Point Across With a Listicle
Teddy Snyder | Listicles’ unique format conveys a message more effectively than clutter on the page. Even for legal arguments. The post Get Your Point Across With a Listicle appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Even if you’re not...
Navigating Crisis: How Lebanese Law Firms Are Tackling the Threat of War
Amid the preparations, it remains business as usual. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their emails or manage their RSS feeds....
Which Presidential Ticket Are Florida Attorneys Supporting?
With two personal injury firms leading the pack, Florida-based attorneys gave huge sums to both the Biden and Trump presidential campaigns. But the Democratic ticket appears to hold an advantage among attorneys, even in the now solidly red state. Hi there.The...
Jones Day Tries To Be ‘Hip’ With Kamala Meme In Its Supreme Court Filing… For More Pollution
Look which firm tried to get cute in its filings! The post Jones Day Tries To Be ‘Hip’ With Kamala Meme In Its Supreme Court Filing… For More Pollution appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)As the Kamala Harris momentum rolls through...
How Should Law Students Spend The Remainder Of Their Summer Preparing For Law School?
Or Should They? The post How Should Law Students Spend The Remainder Of Their Summer Preparing For Law School? appeared first on Above the Law.In less than a month, the fall semester of law school will begin. Some future law students asked if they should do anything...
Overpaid Partners, Nikki Haley Lashes Out, And Judge Might Want To Chill
Catching up on the week that was. The post Overpaid Partners, Nikki Haley Lashes Out, And Judge Might Want To Chill appeared first on Above the Law.Overpaid Partners, Nikki Haley Lashes Out, And Judge Might Want To Chill - Above the Law Skip to content Our Sites ©...
State Judges *Really* Need To Be Paid More
It's a real problem. The post State Judges *Really* Need To Be Paid More appeared first on Above the Law.Nobody has ever suggested that the highest judges in the state ought to make the same as equity partners, but the idea that they should make less than first-year...
Samuel Alito Was The Big Supreme Court Loser This Term
He's looking to retire and is out of Fs to give. The post Samuel Alito Was The Big Supreme Court Loser This Term appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Conservative causes undoubtedly had a good year in front of the Supreme Court....
Judge Threatens To Sanction Hunter Biden’s Lawyers For The Dumbest Of Reasons
This might not be the battle the judge wants to fight. The post Judge Threatens To Sanction Hunter Biden’s Lawyers For The Dumbest Of Reasons appeared first on Above the Law.Hunter Biden (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for Usher’s New Look Foundation)Last week,...
Top Of The Charts In Commercial Litigation
Congrats! The post Top Of The Charts In Commercial Litigation appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Vault’s most recent practice area rankings, which Biglaw firm is best in commercial...
Brian Steel Takes YSL RICO Case Back To Day 1 With Judge Whitaker
Let's try this again! The post Brian Steel Takes YSL RICO Case Back To Day 1 With Judge Whitaker appeared first on Above the Law.Saying that the YSL RICO case was a failure from the start brings much to mind. There’s the 10 month long jury selection process, apparent...
These Books Aren’t Just For Show — See Also
Even Merrick Garland's Decor Is On The Offensive: This would really hurt Judge Cannon's feelings if she understood what he was implying. Show Me The Money!: Who knew taking the bar could be so profitable? The Kamala Meme-ing Has Made It To The Supreme Court: Welp, its...
Guest Post: Unauthorized Help – A Contrarian UPL Analysis
Technology that helps people do their own legal work should be against the law. That at least is the view of some bar authorities, and the implication of regulatory proposals. Many lawyers think that any form of legal assistance not provided by a licensed attorney is...
On LawNext Podcast: In the Wake of KKR’s Acquisition of CLM Company Agiloft, CEO Eric Laughlin Discusses Its Past and Future
Last month, KKR, a major global investment firm, announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Agiloft, the contract lifecycle management company. As part of the deal, the growth equity firm FTV Capital, already an Agiloft investor, is...
Children’s Online Safety Bills Raise Concerns About Censorship, First Amendment Rights
"[T]he last thing students and parents need is another act of government censorship deciding which educational resources are appropriate for their families," Jenna Leventoff, the ACLU's senior policy counsel, said in a statement. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Eleventh Circuit Upholds ‘Humiliating’ Prison Strip Search of Woman, But Shares Concerns Over Qualified Immunity
Judges Robin Rosenbaum, Kevin Newsom and Gerald Tjoflat formed the circuit's panel. Rosenbaum wrote the majority opinion, issued on July 29, while she and Judge Kevin C. Newsom offered separate concurring opinions calling on the Eleventh Circuit to fix...
Paul Weiss Hires Funds Partner From Kirkland
The move comes as the firm continues to grow in London. 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. This is perfect for...
It’s Here: The EU AI Act Has ‘Entered Into Force.’ Now What?
A number of EU AI Act provisions will come online over the next several years—with the first just months away. Yet even with a long ramp-up, experts warn that compliance will be a steep challenge for organizations—and give some little time to spare. Premium...
UBS Sues Bank of America for $200 Million Over Indemnification Breach
The complaint, filed in Manhattan state court on Wednesday, alleges Countrywide Financial which was purchased by Bank of America in 2008 agreed to cover legal costs stemming from residential mortgage-backed securities that were backed by Countrywide's mortgage...
‘Convoluted Junk Fee Scheme’?: DC Attorney General Files Lawsuit Over StubHub Ticket Pricing
"This consumer protection enforcement case seeks to remedy and end StubHub's unfair and deceptive practice of charging hidden junk fees to consumers who purchase tickets on its website and mobile application," according to the allegations in the complaint filed in...
Judge Dismisses Former UberBlack Drivers’ Employment Dispute Following Second Hung Jury
"In this court's humble view, providing plaintiffs with a proverbial third 'bite of the apple' would be futile. A third jury trial would do nothing more than waste precious judicial resources while—in all likelihood—leaving the parties precisely where we began so many...
Judicial Watchdog Groups Throw Support Behind Universal E-Filing for New York State Courts
The New York courts that use e-filing utilize "a patchwork system of various e-filing systems," said the New York State Bar Association, which urges lawmakers to allocate funding for the creation and implementation of a universal system. Premium SubscriptionWith...
In-House Moves of the Month: Numerous Big-Name Companies Face Legal Leadership Transitions
July was an active month for in-house arrivals and departures. 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. This is perfect for...
Diversity Pros Hope Work Allocation Offers a Key to Building Inclusive Law Firms
Three of the four winning projects at a recent hackathon organized by Diversity Lab focused on the fair distribution of work. It’s not an easy time to be a diversity, equity and inclusion professional, in the legal world or elsewhere, with the topic garnering...
Judge Approves 45-Day Prison Delay for Ex-FTX Executive ‘Mauled’ by German Shepherd
"Defendants about to be sentenced who have medical issues often try and treat them before they begin incarceration because, unfortunately, they are unlikely to receive great medical care in prison," said Mark E. Bini, a partner at Reed Smith. Premium...
FTC, For-Profit Online Education Group Reach $43.5M Agreement After Consumer Protection Suit Filed Monday
Just one day after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a false advertising lawsuit against an online educational institution headquartered in Georgia, the government indicated that the parties agreed to settle the case for $43.5 million in student debt and...
Investors Sue CrowdStrike in Class Action Suit
The lawsuit was filed by the Plymouth County Retirement Association, which is represented by New York-based Labaton Keller Sucharow. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content...
How I Made Partner: ‘Identify Needs at the Firm and Find Ways to Meet Them,’ Says Juan Carlos Sanchez of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd
"Identify needs at the firm, beyond the scope of your cases, and find ways to meet them. Also— and this should be a mantra—prepare, prepare, prepare. It's the not-so-secret secret sauce." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Legal-Ops Professionals Grapple With Power Struggles Among Legal Teams and AI Adoption
All 200 legal-operations professionals responding to a survey experienced tensions with their legal teams due to conflicting power dynamics and decision-making authority. Unhealthy power dynamics, stress and burnout are affecting collaboration, productivity and...
Putting a Face (and a Voice) to Your Brand
Tips for Preparing a Spokesperson An organization's brand is among its most valuable assets. Just as we aim for consistent use of logos or taglines, maintaining control of messaging is an important component of brand management. An organization’s brand is among...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: How TorHoerman Won a $495M Verdict Over Baby Formula, Why Talc Claimants Could Vote ‘Yes’ to J&J’s Bankruptcy Plan
Lawyers suing over infant formula tied to a gastrointestinal disease in preemies saw a "unifying theme" in the July 26 verdict against Abbott. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
The Legal Profession Needs Some Bullying Prevention and Intervention Strategies
"The distinction between bullying behavior and proper advocacy in the courthouse hinges on respect, professionalism and adherence to ethical standards," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack. A young lawyer with a hard-to-pronounce name is bullied by an older...
Dyson’s Attempt to Sweep Away SharkNinja’s Patent Infringement Suit Fails Before Federal Judge
"As extensively set forth in SharkNinja's complaint, Dyson's entire line of cordless vacuums in the United States has been infringing Omachron's vacuum patents, for which SharkNinja is the exclusive licensee, for years," said New York-based Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher...
How Blogging Can Get Law Firms More Clients
David Arato | Blogging can connect your firm with potential clients who are seeking legal representation or advice online. The post How Blogging Can Get Law Firms More Clients appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Any basic search about...
Sanction Issued: Judge Sidelined Without Pay for 30 Days
"Judge Reeves is an excellent jurist, who also freely acknowledges and learns from his mistakes," said respondent counsel S. Lester Tate III of Akin & Tate in Cartersville. "He looks forward to continuing to serve the people of Georgia on the Superior Court...
Biglaw Comes Out In Force To Support Kamala Harris
Let's see if all of this moral and monetary support will help Kamala Harris take the lead in the polls. The post Biglaw Comes Out In Force To Support Kamala Harris appeared first on Above the Law.Kamala Harris (Photo by NOAH BERGER/AFP/Getty Images)In case you haven’t...
Judge Whitaker Is Cleaning Out The Mess From The Shoes She’s Filling In YSL Trial
What a case! The post Judge Whitaker Is Cleaning Out The Mess From The Shoes She’s Filling In YSL Trial appeared first on Above the Law.While there is a chance that the YSL RICO case achieves normalcy under Judge Whitaker, the prior judges left some messes that still...
Biden Calls Out Senate Republications For Their Partisan Supreme Court Confirmation Antics
The President said that behavior like this from the Senate is completely 'outrageous.' The post Biden Calls Out Senate Republications For Their Partisan Supreme Court Confirmation Antics appeared first on Above the Law.‘Come on, man!’ (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty...
Dominion Kraken Suit Veers Into ‘Piano Wire And Blowtorch’ Territory
Who says state court is where all the crazy stuff happens? The post Dominion Kraken Suit Veers Into ‘Piano Wire And Blowtorch’ Territory appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Kraken lawyer Stefanie Lambert is at it again. She already managed to get herself...
Inside John Roberts’s Hard Right Turn On Presidential Immunity
John Roberts is not the centrist you're looking for. The post Inside John Roberts’s Hard Right Turn On Presidential Immunity appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Jabin Botsford – Pool/Getty Images)John Roberts has a reputation as the center of the Supreme Court....
Supreme Court Term Limits Don’t Require A Constitutional Amendment… But Do Require Serious Hardball
Get in losers, we're gonna impose 'term limits' on the Supreme Court. The post Supreme Court Term Limits Don’t Require A Constitutional Amendment… But Do Require Serious Hardball appeared first on Above the Law.(Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg)Joe Biden is...
The Bar Exam Doesn’t Stop For The Olympics
This family is having a pretty big day. The post The Bar Exam Doesn’t Stop For The Olympics appeared first on Above the Law.Bobby Finke (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)The annual legal profession hazing ritual licensing exam is underway! In many...
JD Vance’s Surprisingly Non-Weird Law School Habit
It is possible for JD Vance to do something besides be weird. The post JD Vance’s Surprisingly Non-Weird Law School Habit appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According...
Let The Support Kamence — See Also
It Ain't Joever Yet!: Biglaw puts serious money behind their candidate. The Center Has A Clear Rightward Skew: Let's reconsider Roberts's legacy as an institutionalist. Getting Things In Order Takes Some Cleanup: Judge Whitaker sifts through the YSL RICO procedurals....
Paxton AI Releases Benchmarking Data Showing 94% Accuracy Of Its Legal Research Tool; Also Releases New ‘Confidence Indicator’ Feature
With hallucinations continuing to haunt applications of generative AI in the legal field, Paxton AI, a startup for contract review, document drafting and legal research, today released results of a benchmarking study that showed its product achieved 93.82% average...
In First Ethics Ruling on Gen AI, ABA Says Lawyers Must Have Reasonable Understanding of the Technology, But Need Not Become Experts
In its first major pronouncement on the ethics of using generative AI in law practice, the American Bar Association has issued an opinion saying that lawyers need not become experts in the technology, but must have a reasonable understanding of the capabilities and...