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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...
Defendants in $575M Crypto Fraud Freed After Fed’s Star Witness Discredited
"Whenever you ask the court to do something that no judge in the district has done before, and only a handful of judges around the country have done, and when the magistrate judge has already disagreed with you, it presents a challenge, to say the least," said Andrey...
EPA’s Carbon Capture Rule Hits Justices’ Emergency Docket
Led by the coal-mining state of West Virginia, a group of Republican attorneys general say the Environmental Protection Agency is trying to circumvent recent court decisions blocking earlier versions of its anti-coal agenda. Hi there.The email you just opened,...
Bad Optics to Hire a White Man? Manager Says He Was Fired for Hiring Caucasian
"If somebody said to him, you're being terminated because you're a white guy, we don't like the optics that you hired another white guy—if I were representing the employer, I would not want my client making a statement like that if they're terminating somebody,"...
Third Circuit Revives Religious Discrimination Suit Over Phila. DA’s Vaccine Mandate
A lawyer for the plaintiff said the ruling "could create a lot of litigation for people who work for municipal governments." 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...
CrowdStrike Glitch Highlights Risk of Single Point of Failure in Cybersecurity
Competition regulators took notice when a faulty software update from CrowdStrike, a major player in the cybersecurity industry, took down Windows systems all over the world. FTC Chair Lina Khan called it another example of "how concentration can create fragile...
FTX Customers Double Down on Claims Against Sullivan & Cromwell
A Monday court filing opposing Sullivan & Cromwell's motion to dismiss reiterated claims that the law firm aided the fraud at FTX. 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...
Settlement Dilemma in Data Breach Actions: Risk, Strategy, and Legal Insights
Companies are constantly under attack from hackers, as data breaches have become not a matter of if, but when a company will face them. 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...
Goodwin Procter Secures Defense Win in Chip Designers’ M&A Dispute
Silvaco's dispute with Nangate arose from a stock purchase agreement signed by the two parties at the time of acquisition. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
North Carolina Law Firm Secures $4.2M Verdict in Personal Injury Near-Drowning Case
"This case is a stark reminder of the importance of safety and vigilance in public spaces, especially where children are involved. Our goal was to secure the best possible outcome for this young girl and her family, and we are grateful that we could achieve a...
South Africa’s First Female Chief Justice: US-Educated Trailblazer Maya Mandisa
Maya Mandisa has a distinguished career advocating for women's and human rights. Maya Mandisa, a former Fulbright scholar at Duke University during the apartheid era, is to become South Africa’s next chief justice, the first female to lead the country’s...
A&O Shearman, Hogan Lovells to Defend £9.9 Billion Crypto Class Action
Lawyers for the claimants have accused six crypto exchanges of "colluding to delist BSV from their exchanges" in 2019. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Utah Law School Graduate Walks Stage A Little Later Than Expected
Better late than never! The post Utah Law School Graduate Walks Stage A Little Later Than Expected appeared first on Above the Law.Graduation ceremonies are more than the thing you attend to get a diploma. They are an opportunity for family, friends, and faculty to...
Utah Law School Graduate Walks Stage A Little Later Than Expected
Better late than never! The post Utah Law School Graduate Walks Stage A Little Later Than Expected appeared first on Above the Law.Graduation ceremonies are more than the thing you attend to get a diploma. They are an opportunity for family, friends, and faculty to...
Biglaw’s Best In Tax
Congrats to the top-rated tax practice. The post Biglaw’s Best In Tax 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 tax?Hint: The...
The Bar Exam Is Coming — See Also
Calling For Horror Stories!: Tell us what happened when you sat for the bar. Turley Maintains Long-Held Tradition Of Spewing Nonsense: This time he's wrong about the First Amendment. So That's What Happened...: Here's a peek behind the veil on the Supreme Court's...
The Bar Exam Is Coming — See Also
Calling For Horror Stories!: Tell us what happened when you sat for the bar. Turley Maintains Long-Held Tradition Of Spewing Nonsense: This time he's wrong about the First Amendment. So That's What Happened...: Here's a peek behind the veil on the Supreme Court's...
Tuning Into Your Intuition Can Change Your Life
Gray Robinson | How do you quiet the mental chaos so you can hear what your intuition is trying to tell you? The post Tuning Into Your Intuition Can Change Your Life appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.In a world full of stimuli, our...
Artists Sue SEC in Preemptive Lawsuit Over Whether NFTs Are Securities
"The SEC has gone beyond what people traditionally think of as investment contracts or securities, and they have now started encroaching into the art world, just because the art in their previous cases happened to be digital," Jason Gottlieb, a partner at Morrison...
Meta Reaches $1.4B Settlement With Texas: Meet the Lawyers
McKool Smith and Keller Postman assisted the Texas attorney general in achieving an accelerated settlement of $1.4 billion with Meta for its unauthorized use of Facebook users' biometric data. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Eighth Circuit Reverses $78.75M Attorney Fee Award in T-Mobile Data Breach Litigation, Finding Multiplier of 9.6 Unreasonable
"If we permitted the fee award here to stand, it would mean that counsel could make $7,000 to $9,500 an hour, which we think no reasonable class member would willingly pay to an attorney to help resolve this claim, especially when, as here, dozens of other attorneys...
‘Make it Hurt’: How TorHoerman Scored Groundbreaking $495M Formula Verdict
Jake Plattenberger said the jury heard evidence about his client's baby in the NICU: "this was a child medically stable and doing well and trending in the right direction before she received Abbott's product." Robynn Davis was in the neonatal intensive care unit...
‘Rendering Boneless Completely Meaningless’: Ohio Supreme Court Majority Sides With Restaurant, Suppliers in Negligence Dispute Over Chicken Wings
"Mr. Berkheimer suffered catastrophic injuries from a bone contained in a menu item unambiguously advertised as 'boneless' at every level of commerce. All we asked is that a jury be able to make a commonsense determination as to whether he should be able to recover...
Litera Acquires FileTrail, Expanding Its Capabilities In Governance, Risk and Compliance
The global legal technology company Litera said today that it has acquired FileTrail, a leading provider of information governance and records management software for law firms, corporations and highly regulated industries. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. With...
The Next Generation of Potential Judges Is Losing Interest in State Supreme Courts. Here’s Why
Those who have served on their states' courts of last resort say that the pay gap between private practice and public service is widening to the point of turning away attorneys who have the potential to serve their state well. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
The Law Schools With The Most Diverse Faculty (2024)
These law schools are taking diversity and inclusion seriously in their faculty hiring. The post The Law Schools With The Most Diverse Faculty (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.If you’re considering applying to law school, one of the things you may want to...
3 Plead Guilty To Law School Embezzlement Scheme
As if you needed another reason to wonder where all of the money goes. The post 3 Plead Guilty To Law School Embezzlement Scheme appeared first on Above the Law.It isn’t unusual to think of law school as a path to profit. While you see the occasional bleeding heart...
Who Should, And Who Will, Win The Veepstakes?
Think strategically. The post Who Should, And Who Will, Win The Veepstakes? appeared first on Above the Law.Kamala Harris (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)I really should be in charge of everything.I’d make the world a much better place (if I do say...
Is This Year’s Bar Exam A Disaster?
Asking for a friend. The post Is This Year’s Bar Exam A Disaster? appeared first on Above the Law.Everyone loves a good bar exam horror story.This week, tens of thousands of people will sit for the July administration of the bar exam. The experience is more than a...
Midsize Boston Firm Searching For Merger Partner After Losing Half Its Lawyers, But Things Are Getting Tough
Is it time to wave goodbye to this firm, or will a merger partner come to its rescue? The post Midsize Boston Firm Searching For Merger Partner After Losing Half Its Lawyers, But Things Are Getting Tough appeared first on Above the Law.Is it time to wave goodbye to...
Recent Law School Grads Reach Historic Job, Salary Outcomes — But Future Law Grads May Be In Trouble
Record employment, record cash... but the Class of 2023 may be the last to enjoy these good times. The post Recent Law School Grads Reach Historic Job, Salary Outcomes — But Future Law Grads May Be In Trouble appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our...
Law Professor Exercises Free Speech Right To Demonstrate That He Doesn’t Understand Free Speech
Jonathan Turley thinks independent company merely flagging false claims on the internet poses a free speech violation because... reasons. The post Law Professor Exercises Free Speech Right To Demonstrate That He Doesn’t Understand Free Speech appeared first on Above...
After Only Six Years, DOJ Admits It Was Maybe Wrong To Leak Strzok And Page’s Personal Texts
Ya think? The post After Only Six Years, DOJ Admits It Was Maybe Wrong To Leak Strzok And Page’s Personal Texts appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)On Friday, the Justice Department settled a longstanding privacy suit with Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, two...
Watch How That Supreme Court Sausage Gets Made
Even getting a minor victory for reproductive freedom requires compromise. The post Watch How That Supreme Court Sausage Gets Made appeared first on Above the Law.In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Moyle v. United States, Idaho v. United States, the people...
Harnessing The Power Of A.I. To Elevate Fake Lawyering
A new wrinkle in the 'lawyers misusing ChatGPT' story. The post Harnessing The Power Of A.I. To Elevate Fake Lawyering appeared first on Above the Law.You’ve already heard that artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize the law. A.I.-empowered attorneys can...
Hundreds of Plaintiffs Deploy Litigation Strategy in Zantac Suits
"Juries can be fickle, and if you have to try nine cases nine times, you may get nine different results," Peter Bowman, a personal injury lawyer for BBB Attorneys, said. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
The Knowns and Unknowns of Crossing the AI Frontier
"There are a number of open questions with all regulation of AI, and in particular with regard to Frontier models. Over the next year or more, there will be additional clarity (I predict) around what capabilities and quantification measures constitute a Frontier...
Messner Reeves Salt Lake City Managing Partner Accused of Stealing $10M from Escrow Deposits for Fraudulent Loan Provider
"It's a very unusual thing for borrowers to take out huge sums of money to be able to borrow money," the plaintiffs' attorney Howard W. Foster said about the Utah lawsuit. "It's backwards; you have to put up a ton of money in order to borrow money. I've never heard of...
How I Made Partner: ‘Take Ownership of Your Matters and Your Career,’ Says Caitlyn Ryan of Moritt Hock & Hamroff
"Take ownership of your matters and your career: be proactive and take initiative; ask questions; issue spot and pose solutions; be inquisitive; listen to your clients' goals and concerns; lead by example; and be unrelenting." Premium SubscriptionWith this...
The Perfect Storm: Why Contract Hiring Will Eclipse Direct Hiring In Privacy and Tech In 2024, Part 2
Part Two of a Two Part Article Part 1 of this article looked at how remote flexibility is driving job seekers, that most privacy programs will use contractors by 2026, the speed of hire, the real cost of DIY staffing and whether posting jobs online really works. Part...
Big Law Lawyers Kick Off Legal Community Group to Support Kamala Harris
A lawyers committee for Harris is relaunching to help raise funds and address legal issues in the next 100 days, according to an email obtained by Law.com. A group of Big Law lawyers, including partners and leaders of Am Law 25 law firms, are relaunching a...
303 Creative Web Designer Needs Somebody To Cover Her Legal Fees
Rejecting business AND owing your lawyers money? Pick a struggle! The post 303 Creative Web Designer Needs Somebody To Cover Her Legal Fees appeared first on Above the Law.Getting the Supreme Court to decide that businesses have a constitutional right to discriminate...
Nikki Haley Threatens Legal Action Because Her Supporters Are More Principled Than She Is
Nikki Haley sends cease & desist to 'Haley Voters For Harris,' and they tell her that's not how any of this works. The post Nikki Haley Threatens Legal Action Because Her Supporters Are More Principled Than She Is appeared first on Above the Law.Sad Nikki Haley...
Rudy Giuliani Compares His Criminal Case To George Washington, Judge Not Amused
Would we treat George Washington this way? You know, if George Washington ever tried a coup. The post Rudy Giuliani Compares His Criminal Case To George Washington, Judge Not Amused appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)After taunting...
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Hopes Lawyers Who ‘Believe In The Rule Of Law’ Will Vote For Kamala Harris
He says he 'can’t even imagine a future for the rule of law' if Trump is elected to the presidency. The post Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Hopes Lawyers Who ‘Believe In The Rule Of Law’ Will Vote For Kamala Harris appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew...
Navigating The AI Revolution: What You Need To Know If Your Marketing Agency Uses AI
How much more efficient and effective does AI actually make marketing agencies? The post Navigating The AI Revolution: What You Need To Know If Your Marketing Agency Uses AI appeared first on Above the Law.Ed note: This article first appeared in Strategies &...
The Sick Man Of Europe
Deutsche Bank has a bit of U.S. commercial real estate-induced Verdauungsstörungen. The post The Sick Man Of Europe appeared first on Above the Law.Deutsche Bank has a bit of U.S. commercial real estate-induced Verdauungsstörungen. The post The Sick Man Of Europe...
The Best Of Biglaw In Intellectual Property
The firm has a strong history in this practice area. The post The Best Of Biglaw In Intellectual Property appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Vault’s most recent practice area...
This Is Why People Hate Lawyers — See Also
Ohio Supreme Court Rules "Boneless" Means Expect Bones Actually: They also can't differentiate between glorified chicken nuggets and fish fillets. The Call Is Coming From Inside The House: Kagan wishes her colleagues actually had to be ethical. Again. Can't Just...
‘We Are Becoming Scapegoats’: One Year Post-SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Updates and Impacting Rulings
"We need more accountability for the organization instead of focusing on the security leaders of these companies who, in many instances, have their hands tied by execs and the board," said George Gerchow, faculty of cybersecurity consulting firm IANS Research. "We are...
Massachusetts High Court Resolves Definition of ‘Surface Waters’ in Insurance Dispute Over Flooding Damage
"In sum, we conclude that it is ambiguous whether rainwater accumulation on roofs constitutes 'surface waters' within the meaning of the policies," Associate Justice Scott L. Kafker wrote for the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. "Our conclusion that this language...
Willkie Inks 20 More Years in Midtown Manhattan
New York office managing partner Rosalind Fahey Kruse said the firm will be "undergoing a complete overhaul of the space." Willkie Farr & Gallagher announced Friday that the firm has committed to another 20 years in its 315,000-square-foot office space at...
Bill Puts Family Court Election Hopefuls, and NYC Mayor Adams, on a Quick Timeline
State Senate leaders say Family Courts are in crisis mode—and is still recovering from a pause during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. A newly enacted New York bill that’s set to add 28 new Family Court judges in January is welcomed, but the challenges it...
DOJ: Ex-Pa. Prosecutor’s Statements on 2020 Election Fraud Investigation Misled Public
"I handled this investigation properly from start to finish and my public statements were explicitly approved by the AG or his senior staff," former U.S. attorney David Freed contended. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access...
The Best Way for Growing Law Firms to Expand Their Practice
Rocket Matter Product Spotlight | Rocket Matter NextGen. Built to make a law firm’s day-to-day a whole lot easier, no matter the size of your law firm. The post The Best Way for Growing Law Firms to Expand Their Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for...
Succession Is Inevitable—Good Succession Planning Is Not
There is mass amnesia about how fragile law firms really are. Even storied firms can collapse when their fortunes change—and fortunes can change fast. Law firms owe much of their success to the hard work of baby boom generation senior partners. I know these...
Federal Judge Dismisses Edmund Burke School Shooting Victims’ Negligence Suit Against Assault Rifle Manufacturers
"The complaint does not suggest defendants control such evidence of shooter's reliance and does no more than speculate that shooter, like other young men in Virginia, observed defendants' advertisements," wrote U.S. District Judge Claude M. Hilton for the Eastern...
Morning Docket: 07.26.24
* "Legal conference ruined by porn." Let's not get hasty, have we checked what the legal conference was going to be about before we throw around words like "ruined"? [Roll on Friday] * Elena Kagan wants a Supreme Court ethics law. [Washington Post] * An interview with...
Appeals Court Says Cop Whose Cop Dog Bit Another Cop Is Entitled To Qualified Immunity
From the welcome-to-the-resistance,-officer-dogbit dept The post Appeals Court Says Cop Whose Cop Dog Bit Another Cop Is Entitled To Qualified Immunity appeared first on Above the Law.Huh. Here’s something you definitely don’t see every day. But before we get to the...
Elena Kagan Calls For Supreme Court Ethics Rule With Actual Teeth
I mean *something* has to be done. The post Elena Kagan Calls For Supreme Court Ethics Rule With Actual Teeth appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)Last year, after getting absolutely hammered on judicial ethics for months, the...
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...
The Law Schools That Are The Best For State Clerkships (2024)
These law schools may help you get local jobs that are in high demand. The post The Law Schools That Are The Best For State Clerkships (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.If you’re a law student who’s interested in a clerkship, but you’ve missed the boat on landing...
Amicus Citations In OT 2022 And 2023
Astute amicus filers are aware of the cases where these briefs will likely play more and less important roles, and file these briefs accordingly. The post Amicus Citations In OT 2022 And 2023 appeared first on Above the Law.On January 24, 2022, the United States...
‘Boneless’ Wings Can Have Bones, Declare Committed Textualists
Try our Jamaican Jerk Boneless Wings... now with more BONES! Thanks to the jerks of the Ohio Supreme Court. The post ‘Boneless’ Wings Can Have Bones, Declare Committed Textualists appeared first on Above the Law.About a year and a half ago, in a ruling striking down...
Panel Backs Extending Newman’s Suspension as Judge Continues Fight Over Misconduct Law
"I didn't think there would be this kind of battle to the death to get rid of me," said Judge Pauline Newman, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Related Stories'Indefensible & Inexcusable': Ex-Judge Luttig on Role of Lawyers in Lead Up to...
Becoming a Top Legal Blogger
For three years running, Linn Freedman of Robinson+Cole has been the most well-read author writing about data privacy and cybersecurity on JD Supra. The post Becoming a Top Legal Blogger appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.For six years...
5 Ways to Make the Practice of Law More Zen
Jamie Spannhake | Integrate Zen into your daily routine to enhance your sense of calm and contentedness. The post 5 Ways to Make the Practice of Law More Zen appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.A legal career is often synonymous with...
The 25 Largest Legal Tech Investments Of All Time
From $80 million to $900 million, these legal tech companies are very well-funded. The post The 25 Largest Legal Tech Investments Of All Time appeared first on Above the Law.In reporting yesterday on the record-setting $900 million investment in law practice...
Gateway Pundit Bounced From Bankruptcy For Bad Faith
Their court filings were just as accurate as their articles! The post Gateway Pundit Bounced From Bankruptcy For Bad Faith appeared first on Above the Law.This morning, a judge in Florida issued a scathing ruling booting conservative trollsite The Gateway Pundit out...
Bountiful Biglaw Bucks Are Headed Straight For Kamala’s Campaign Coffers
Lawyers from Biglaw firms are bankrolling Kamala Harris in her run for the White House. The post Bountiful Biglaw Bucks Are Headed Straight For Kamala’s Campaign Coffers appeared first on Above the Law.Kamala Harris (Photo by NOAH BERGER/AFP/Getty Images)Ed. note:...
This Biglaw Firm Is The Best In Antitrust
Congrats! The post This Biglaw Firm Is The Best In Antitrust 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 antitrust?Hint: The New...
Is This The Roberts Court Or The Clarence Court?
Chevron's return will tell us whose opinions, concurring or not, really matter. The post Is This The Roberts Court Or The Clarence Court? appeared first on Above the Law.Photo by Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States via Getty ImagesBack in June, the...
A Big Thanks To Our Advertisers
We really enjoy working with you. The post A Big Thanks To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.A Big Thanks 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 Aon CosmoLex...
Congress Is Pitting Roberts Against Thomas — See Also
Is Chevron Really Over?: Congress's attempt to codify Chevron deference is calling Roberts's bluff. You'll Need More Than Innocence: Missouri AG has a penchant for keeping innocent people behind bars. Lawsuit Alleges 89% Isn't White Enough: Looks like Northwestern...
Corporate Counsel Announces Its 2024 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards!
Corporate Counsel is excited to announce the honorees for our 2024 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards! The WIPL awards honor in-house and law firm women leaders and allies who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law. These...
Tractor Supply CEO Says DEI Dust-Up Had No ‘Measurable Impact’
"We learned from others who had gone before us on this and moved fast and tried to remove the perceived political and social agendas from our policies." Tractor Supply CEO Hal Lawton said. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Fox Rothschild Files Fraud Suit Against Digital Banking Platform Scammers Accused of Illegally Transferring $5.7M to Truist Bank Account
Several fraudulent transactions were executed from Le Vian's accounts to the fake beneficiaries with Truist bank accounts. Truist has returned nearly $400,000 in stolen funds, while just short of $1.6 million is still fraudulently held in the accounts, the complaint...
Is This Allstate Subsidiary Shortchanging Policyholders? New Class Action Filed
"[The] plaintiff brings this lawsuit individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated insureds who suffered damages due to Safe Auto's refusal to pay [actual cash value] sales tax and regulatory fees for total-loss vehicles," the complaint...
Bankruptcy Judge Says He May ‘Reconsider’ Dismissal of Rudy Giuliani’s Bankruptcy
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane ordered Giuliani's Chapter 11 proceeding dismissed earlier this month, but said in an order on Thursday he has been unable to officially enter a judgment in the case due to Giuliani's claims he cannot pay the associated administrative...
Engoron Refuses to Step Away from Trump Civil Fraud Case Over ‘Unsolicited’ Communication
Engoron said that a lawyer's "diatribe" would have no impact on his ability to serve on the case. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the...
Who Got the Work: Array of National Lawyers Appearing in Appeal Over Social Media Role in Buffalo Massacre
The co-chair of Morrison & Foerster's appellate practice and a Hueston Hennigan partner have entered the case on behalf of Discord and Amazon, and partners with Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe are awaiting admission to argue for Meta. An appeal of a...
Kirkland & Ellis Team Secures $19.4M Award for Transportation Tech Company in Patent Infringement Case
Jurors in San Diego decided Platform Science willfully infringed on a patent held by Omnitracs of Texas. The former president of Omnitracs founded Platform Science in 2015. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
Reed Smith Partner Moves to Egan Nelson in Dallas
Dallas trial lawyer Mark Johansen left Reed Smith to move to midsize Egan Nelson as a commercial litigation partner who will help build the firm's trial team. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
‘No Bearing’: SCOTUS Presidential Immunity Decision Doesn’t Upend Trump Conviction, Prosecutors Say
"The Supreme Court's recent ruling thus has nothing to say about defendant's conviction," prosecutors wrote. The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity has “no bearing” on Donald Trump’s criminal case, the Manhattan District Attorney argued...
‘It Was a Very Long Battle’: Why Talc Victims Could Vote for J&J’s Third Bankruptcy
Beasley Allen's Andy Birchfield, whose firm has led opposition to another talc bankruptcy, acknowledged to Law.com: "I would be really surprised if J&J were to lose this vote." Rhonda McKey plans to vote for Johnson & Johnson’s prepackaged bankruptcy...
Federal Court Dismisses Gateway Pundits’ Bankruptcy Case, Citing Bad Faith Filing
James Hoft started doing business in Florida without a business license for three years and registered in Florida just a week before filing for bankruptcy. A federal bankruptcy court in West Palm Beach dismissed the Gateway Pundits’ bankruptcy case, ruling that...
Top Personal Productivity Apps for Busy Lawyers
Some of the best personal productivity apps to help lawyers get things done. The post Top Personal Productivity Apps for Busy Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Busy lawyers juggle multiple tasks and deadlines, from client...
Deeply Divided Court: Judges Disagree on Telecom Subsidies in FCC Case
In Consumers' Research v. FCC, plaintiffs argue Congress violated the U.S. Constitution by allowing the FCC to subdelegate the collection of funds to a private company. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
Morning Docket: 07.25.24
* Venable launching deepfake practice. [Variety] * Dentons hires EY exec as new CEO as the line between Biglaw and the Big 4 continues to blur. [Going Concern] * Fox News hires new general counsel to preside over the next wave of election-related defamation suits....
Ken Griffin Hopes To Cover One-Fourth Of A Dinosaur By Selling Chicago Apartments
You’d be amazed how many he needs to unload to raise $45 million. The post Ken Griffin Hopes To Cover One-Fourth Of A Dinosaur By Selling Chicago Apartments appeared first on Above the Law.You’d be amazed how many he needs to unload to raise $45 million. The post Ken...
The Best Law Schools For Minority Students (2024)
Which law schools do you think came out on top of this list? The post The Best Law Schools For Minority Students (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Each and every day, minority students find inspiration to study the law. After all, people of color continue to make...
Frankensystem Or Optimized Solution? We Want To Benchmark Your BI
Business intelligence at law firms is important — and all over the map. Tell us about yours and get a chance at a $250 gift card. The post Frankensystem Or Optimized Solution? We Want To Benchmark Your BI appeared first on Above the Law.Is “Bob has a spreadsheet” your...
Prisons & State AG Keep Refusing Court Orders To Let Innocent People Out Of Jail
Pop quiz: should lawyers counsel clients to ignore court orders? (The answer is no, but this AG's office doesn't seem up to speed on that). The post Prisons & State AG Keep Refusing Court Orders To Let Innocent People Out Of Jail appeared first on Above the...
Biglaw Firm Hit With Class Action Over Wages
Plaintiff says he's owed $50,000 in overtime wages. The post Biglaw Firm Hit With Class Action Over Wages appeared first on Above the Law.Yesterday, a proposed class action was filed in the Southern District of New York against Biglaw firm Foley Hoag. The firm, which...
Suit Alleges Anti-White Bias In Tax Law Hiring Despite Virtually All Tax Lawyers Being White
The plaintiff's suit is like if RBG's answer was 'When there are 11.' The post Suit Alleges Anti-White Bias In Tax Law Hiring Despite Virtually All Tax Lawyers Being White appeared first on Above the Law.Campaigns to manufacture outrage have long been popular, but...
Judge Who Threatened To Shoot Teenagers & Promised To Ignore Police Civil Rights Violations Surprised She’s In Trouble
Somebody's gotta keep the Executive in check. Damn sure ain't her. The post Judge Who Threatened To Shoot Teenagers & Promised To Ignore Police Civil Rights Violations Surprised She’s In Trouble appeared first on Above the Law.Judges are supposed to be the neutral...
The Best Law Schools For Women (2024)
Law school may be the perfect place for women in America to prove that the future is female. The post The Best Law Schools For Women (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Over the past two election cycles, thousands of college graduates — and women in particular —...
Yale Law School Not Sending Its Best
J.D. Vance brought Yale Law back into the spotlight. The post Yale Law School Not Sending Its Best appeared first on Above the Law.Skip to content Our Sites © 2024 Breaking Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Registration or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our...
Fox News Shows Just How Badly Americans Dislike The Supreme Court
How low can SCOTUS approval ratings go? The post Fox News Shows Just How Badly Americans Dislike The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.The Supreme Court is not doing a good job. The justices on the High Court used to get away with pretending they were...
Biglaw Partner Leaves Firm After Drunk Driving
The partner has "accepted responsibility" for the matter. The post Biglaw Partner Leaves Firm After Drunk Driving appeared first on Above the Law.A London-based partner at the newly merged A&O Shearman was driving his Porsche Cayenne through New Forest in England...