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A Judge Approved Blue Cross Blue Shield’s $2.8B Settlement. Why Some Providers Are Opting Out.
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Federal Court Protecting Mail-In Ballots
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which federal circuit court recently ruled that a state law requiring election officials toss mail-in ballots if they contain missing or incorrect dates was unconstitutional? Hint: The judges found the...
Alina Habba Breaks New Jersey Court System
Alina Habba cares deeply about the rule of law. She just cares about her career more. Yesterday, the New York Times ran a three-byline piece detailing the chaos in New Jersey thanks to President Trump’s insistence that his personal lawyer serve as the top prosecutor...
Harvey Goes To Law School — See Also
Harvey AI Partners With Law Schools: Notre Dame, UCLA, NYU and Stanford are early adopters. Here’s Your 1L Primer: Prepare yourself for success! Did You Hear About The Bar Scores?: Things are looking up! We’re In The Authenticity Checking Phase Of It All: Trump admin...
9th Circuit Upholds Postponement of Trump Admin’s Venezuela TPS Status Termination
The court said the TPS statute allows the secretary to authorize only the designation, extension or termination of temporary protected status, not the vacatur of an extension. The court said the TPS statute allows the secretary to authorize only the designation,...
Your Path to $1M+ in Annual Income as a Law Firm Owner
The average attorney in the U.S. makes $151,000 a year. However, if you own the firm — if you’re the one managing the team, signing the checks, and carrying the whole business on your back — you should be earning far more. How much more? How about $1M+ per year? But...
8th Circuit Vacates $6M Prejudgment Interest on $27M Verdict Against Travelers Insurance Co.
A jury ultimately sided with Maxus Metropolitan, a multimillion-dollar apartment complex, issuing $27.3 million in damages and $546,905 for vexatious refusal to pay against Travelers Insurance Co. The district court awarded Maxus pre-judgment interest for nearly $6.5...
Side Ventures Helping Big Law Partners Empathize With Clients, Land New Ones
“One of the best things about this is I've actually met a lot of very cool entrepreneurs by virtue of being one myself. I've actually landed some new clients because of this venture, said Reed Smith partner Nick Foreste. “One of the best things about this is...
Litigation Trends to Watch: Claims Surge Over Tech Patents, Cargo Losses and Website Currencies
Russ August & Kabat waged patent war against tech giants on behalf of Headwater Research, while Hill Rivkins launched a subrogation campaign against the world's largest shipping company in prominent cases illustrating emerging and ongoing trends. Russ August...
Contractor Claims Real Estate Company, MassDOT Haven’t Fully Paid for Fenway Project, Lawsuit Says
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector. This...
Emory Healthcare Hands Legal Reins to K&L Gates Partner
Gina Bertolini is a former deputy general counsel of Michigan Medicine and former associate general counsel of the University of North Carolina Health System. Gina Bertolini is a former deputy general counsel of Michigan Medicine and former associate general...
When the Love is Gone: Small Business Divorce
Business partnerships often begin with shared goals and mutual trust. Family members, friends, co-workers or a combination form the business to chase the American Dream. But as companies grow and evolve, so do the people behind them. Disputes among...
When the Love is Gone: Small Business Divorce
Business partnerships often begin with shared goals and mutual trust. Family members, friends, co-workers or a combination form the business to chase the American Dream. But as companies grow and evolve, so do the people behind them. Disputes among...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Delegation and Trust in Your Team Are Critical,’ Says Friven Yeoh of Skadden
"I've learned that you can't do everything at once, and you don't need to do everything alone. Delegation and trust in your team are critical. We have incredibly talented lawyers and staff, and part of leadership is empowering others to take ownership—whether it's...
20 Years Ago: When Katrina Struck, the Legal Tech Community Stepped Up
Twenty years ago today, on Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on the city of New Orleans and surrounding parishes. Eighty percent of the city was flooded, many people died, and many others lost their homes. For many of us, the images from those awful days...
Arch Villain: 5 Business Lessons for Lawyers from ‘The Founder’
Jared Correia | Have you seen Michael Keaton movie where he plays Ray Kroc in "The Founder," a late-life biopic of the great co-opter of McDonald’s? Now, you may be asking yourself: Why write about this movie in Attorney at Work? Excellent question. It’s because there...
Amy Wax’s Lawsuit Flew Too Close To The Sun, Melts In Shimmering Ball Of Disaster
Amy WaxIt’s official: Amy Wax’s lawsuit against the University of Pennsylvania just got laughed out of court. The Penn Law professor had sued the school after it imposed altogether minor sanctions on her following a finding of “flagrant unprofessional conduct.” That...
Even Antonin Scalia Would Think Donald Trump’s Latest Power Grab Is Tyrannical
Yes, if I were king, I would not allow people to go about burning the American flag. However, we have a First Amendment, which says that the right of free speech shall not be abridged—and it is addressed in particular to speech critical of the government. That was the...
Lawyer Derails Questioning To Ask About Wigs — See Also
How Many Scalps Do You Have?: Attorney asks Cardi B about her hair in between assault allegations. Biglaw Firm Sues Former Partner For Over $1.5M: Fair game or airing dirty laundry? You decide! Those Treats Aren’t For Kids!: Election official charged for drugging...
Photographer Alleges Chicago Beauty Spa Used Celebrity Photo to Promote Business
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Photographer Alleges Chicago Beauty Spa Used Celebrity Photo to Promote Business
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GOP Election Official Charged After Putting Cocaine & MDMA In Children’s Ice Cream
Move over Rocky Road! There’s a new flavor out there that will have kids absolutely bouncing off the walls this summer. Call it Pablo Escob-erry Crunch, because it’s regular ice cream with cocaine and MDMA mixed in. Wilmington, NC authorities have charged James Edwin...
Biglaw Firm Files Lawsuit Against Former Partner Over $1.5 Million Client Fee
Last week AmLaw 100 firm Polsinelli filed a federal lawsuit against a former partner Louis Mastriani. At issue is a client contingency fee of $1.5 million that the firm alleges Mastriani wrongly converted. Mastriani joined Polsinelli in 2022, from AMS Trade. That...
Personal Injury Lawyers Lead The Way On AI Adoption
Technology adoption in the legal profession has always been a mixed bag. Historically, lawyers have been receptive to some innovations, like email, word processing, fax machines, and BlackBerrys, but have been slow to accept others, such as cloud computing, online...
Intel Drops Funding HBCU Legal Pipeline
More diversity crackdown news. Intel, known mostly for their chip production, awarded North Carolina Central University law school a $5M grant in 2021 meant to foster diversity in the legal landscape. There was probably hope that Intel would renew the grant after it...
…Of Course This Prominent Attorney Is Repping The Beleaguered CDC Head
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which lawyer is representing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez (as well as Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in a separate matter) after being “fired” from her role?...
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Insights On AI And Its Impact On Legal, Part Two
In a previous article I explored how Ethan Mollick’s insights from Co-Intelligence: Living and Working With AI about how the equalization of skills will impact legal. In today’s post I will examine two additional Mollick insights that are equally important to the...
Ambiguity in Surrogacy Cases Means a Need for Clear-Cut Agreements
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, which overturned the precedents set by Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), states are approaching the issue of surrogate parenting rights differently....
$8,500 a Pop: Amazon Sues Broker Accused of Selling Accounts
Amazon.com filed a consumer protection and breach-of-contract lawsuit against Seller Central, based in New Mexico, operating as premiumsellers.com, in Washington Superior Court for King County over allegations of illegally brokering Amazon seller accounts. The action,...
$8,500 a Pop: Amazon Sues Broker Accused of Selling Accounts
Amazon.com filed a consumer protection and breach-of-contract lawsuit against Seller Central, based in New Mexico, operating as premiumsellers.com, in Washington Superior Court for King County over allegations of illegally brokering Amazon seller accounts. The action,...
Presiding Judge Lori Bustamante on Project S.A.F.E.
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) presented Judge Lori Bustamante of the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County with the Innovator of the Year Award for the creation of Project S.A.F.E. (Safety Awareness & Firearms Education)...
State Appellate Court Sends Case Back to Determine if Daughter’s Firm Can Represent Father’s Class Action
"The trial court apparently believed that any risk to the class was resolved simply by precluding Chatman from serving as class counsel, without discussing the relationships between Chatman and the other attorneys named as class counsel. We disagree. Given the...
State Appellate Court Sends Case Back to Determine if Daughter’s Firm Can Represent Father’s Class Action
"The trial court apparently believed that any risk to the class was resolved simply by precluding Chatman from serving as class counsel, without discussing the relationships between Chatman and the other attorneys named as class counsel. We disagree. Given the...
7th Circuit Strikes Uber’s Attempts to Arbitrate Driver’s Independent Contract Suit
"The state court decided that Zurek's agreement to arbitrate in 2020 did not apply to a claim that arose during the period governed by the 2022 [Platform Access Agreement] PAA. Instead, such a claim was governed solely by the 2022 arbitration provision, which was the...
7th Circuit Strikes Uber’s Attempts to Arbitrate Driver’s Independent Contract Suit
"The state court decided that Zurek's agreement to arbitrate in 2020 did not apply to a claim that arose during the period governed by the 2022 [Platform Access Agreement] PAA. Instead, such a claim was governed solely by the 2022 arbitration provision, which was the...
Big Law Firms Pull in Large Fees Advising Foreign Sovereigns During Trump Trade War
Squire Patton Boggs, K&L Gates, Akin, Ballard Partners and Arnold & Porter, among others, have pulled in six and seven-figure paychecks this year for their work in representing foreign entities. Squire Patton Boggs, K&L Gates, Akin, Ballard Partners...
Big Law Firms Pull in Large Fees Advising Foreign Sovereigns During Trump Trade War
Squire Patton Boggs, K&L Gates, Akin, Ballard Partners and Arnold & Porter, among others, have pulled in six and seven-figure paychecks this year for their work in representing foreign entities. Squire Patton Boggs, K&L Gates, Akin, Ballard Partners...
Does ‘Free’ Law Firm Work for Trump Raise Legal Concerns? An Obscure Federal Statute Offers Guidance
If law firms are providing free legal services to government agencies as part of their deals with Trump, it could implicate a federal statute, with federal officials—but not the law firms—facing repercussions, several legal observers raised. If law firms are...
Does ‘Free’ Law Firm Work for Trump Raise Legal Concerns? An Obscure Federal Statute Offers Guidance
If law firms are providing free legal services to government agencies as part of their deals with Trump, it could implicate a federal statute, with federal officials—but not the law firms—facing repercussions, several legal observers raised. If law firms are...
How Firms Can Use Behavioral Data to Influence Client Acquisition, Retention and Service Delivery
Gaining a deep understanding of how firms sell services and customers make purchasing decisions can deliver measurable impacts. While many decision-makers still rely on intuition or anecdotal evidence to guide their strategies, data-driven insights fueled by...
You Are Summoned To Testify Before Congress. Now What?
Process presents unique challenges and potential public exposure, underscoring importance of honesty, careful document preservation, and reliance on qualified legal counsel. Process presents unique challenges and potential public exposure, underscoring...
You Are Summoned To Testify Before Congress. Now What?
Process presents unique challenges and potential public exposure, underscoring importance of honesty, careful document preservation, and reliance on qualified legal counsel. Process presents unique challenges and potential public exposure, underscoring...
Wisconsin Law School Says Public Defender Project Will Continue Despite Layoffs
Even though the director of the law school's Public Defender Project is being laid off, the program will continue, according to the law school. Even though the director of the law school's Public Defender Project is being laid off, the program will continue,...
Morning Docket: 08.28.25
* Chicago prepares for potential troop deployment. Chicagoans might want to familiarize themselves with how grand juries work before the Italian Beefs start flying. [Reuters] * Trump can bring lawsuit against Pulitzer Prize board for aggravated awarding journalists...
DOJ Trollsuit Against Maryland Judges Gets Benchslapped Into Oblivion
With Calvinball the order of the day at One First Street, it’s a relief to the see the Justice Department’s bad faith shenanigans get spanked in court. And it’s especially gratifying when the judge delivering that spanking is one of Trump’s own appointees. So Judge...
Dumbass Attorney Baffled By Haircare During High Profile Case
Legally Blonde is the movie that taught a generation that blonde women can do anything, even think real nice like. A pivotal part of the film (sorry for the spoiler) includes Elle questioning a witness on the minutia of haircare at the stand. Truly an early 2000s...
Everlaw Expands AI Capabilities with Deep Dive Tool and Achieves FedRAMP Certification For Its AI
The post Everlaw Expands AI Capabilities with Deep Dive Tool and Achieves FedRAMP Certification For Its AI appeared first on Above the Law.As I continue to play catch up on some of the news announced during ILTACON, the e-discovery company Everlaw made two notable...
Every Case May Go to Trial: Act Accordingly
It’s often said that 1% of civil cases, if that, go to trial. Because so few cases go to trial, many litigators do not view their cases through the prism of trial, but rather the prism of settlement – what do I need to do to settle this case? Resolve it at mediation?...
European Commission Approval Gives Blood Cancer Patients A New Cell Therapy Option
The post European Commission Approval Gives Blood Cancer Patients A New Cell Therapy Option appeared first on Above the Law.The post European Commission Approval Gives Blood Cancer Patients A New Cell Therapy Option appeared first on Above the Law.
July MBE Scores Reach Highest Scaled Mean Since 2013
The MBE national mean scaled score for July was 142.4, 0.6 points higher as compared to the July 2024 mean of 141.8, according to NCBE's announcement. The MBE national mean scaled score for July was 142.4, 0.6 points higher as compared to the July 2024 mean of...
July MBE Scores Reach Highest Scaled Mean Since 2013
The MBE national mean scaled score for July was 142.4, 0.6 points higher as compared to the July 2024 mean of 141.8, according to NCBE's announcement. The MBE national mean scaled score for July was 142.4, 0.6 points higher as compared to the July 2024 mean of...
Judge Rejects Penn Law Prof Amy Wax’s Discrimination Claims Against University
“Wax does not allege facts showing she was discriminated against because she was speaking on behalf of any protected class. She did not associate with any person or persons who were in a protected class. She did not support any protected class, Judge Timothy Savage of...
Judge Rejects Penn Law Prof Amy Wax’s Discrimination Claims Against University
“Wax does not allege facts showing she was discriminated against because she was speaking on behalf of any protected class. She did not associate with any person or persons who were in a protected class. She did not support any protected class, Judge Timothy Savage of...
This Associate Was “Skeptical of AI; Now It’s Her “Best Starting Point
In a recent law.com video podcast, Blackstone Law associate Lara Heckman talks about how her firm's AI tools have made her a faster and more effective lawyer. In a recent law.com video podcast, Blackstone Law associate Lara Heckman talks about how her firm's AI...
This Associate Was “Skeptical of AI; Now It’s Her “Best Starting Point
In a recent law.com video podcast, Blackstone Law associate Lara Heckman talks about how her firm's AI tools have made her a faster and more effective lawyer. In a recent law.com video podcast, Blackstone Law associate Lara Heckman talks about how her firm's AI...
Announcing the Finalists for the New Jersey Legal Awards 2025
Announcing this year's honorees for the New Jersey Legal Awards, including finalists for two of the Law Journal's most prestigious awards: Attorney of the Year and Law Firm of the Year. Announcing this year's honorees for the New Jersey Legal Awards, including...
The Perfect Pen, Perfect Pencil
Analog Attorney | Finding the perfect pencil and the perfect pen might change your note-taking game. The post The Perfect Pen, Perfect Pencil appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Finding the perfect pencil and the perfect pen might...
Are We Up to the Challenge of Taming Advanced AI? There’s ‘No Certainty,’ Researcher Says
"There's no reason for us to accept the narrative that AI belongs to just a few people," said Benjamin Prud'homme, vice president of Mila, a Quebec-based AI research institute. "There's no reason for us to accept the narrative that AI belongs to just a few...
Q&A With ACC’s New CEO: Why Jason Brown’s Adherence to a Few Simple Rules Keeps Opening Career Doors
"So many lawyers want to talk first. But the most important part of communication—especially for a lawyer—is the ability to listen," Brown said. "So many lawyers want to talk first. But the most important part of communication—especially for a lawyer—is the...
DOT Announces Takeover of DC’s Union Station, Citing Crime and Homelessness
The U.S. Transportation Department said the station is known more as a center for vagrancy than a hub for commerce and travel. The U.S. Transportation Department said the station is known more as a center for vagrancy than a hub for commerce and...
‘So Musk:’ Experts Question Plausibility of Antitrust Suit Alleging Apple-OpenAI Conspiracy
Elon Musk is "fighting for frontier land territory in the next [technology] war," Armstrong Teasdale partner Monte Mann said of the billionaire businessman's possible motive for having his social media and generative artificial intelligence companies file an antitrust...
2400 Reasons To Brush Up That Resume
Be prepared to be on the clock a lot longer at King & Spalding, where the firm has introduced a 2400 hour “productive” time target. In other words, attorneys will have to figure out how to describe 2400 hours worth of work to the firm’s billing software every...
ChatGPT Suicide Suit: How Can The Law Assign Liability For AI Tragedy?
The parents of a 16-year-old boy who died by suicide filed the first wrongful death suit against OpenAI. According to the suit, Adam Raine routinely corresponded with ChatGPT, and when his queries turned toward depression and self-harm, the artificial intelligence bot...
Amazon Hit With Class Action Suit Over Stealth Leasing Videos
Finally, a reason to prefer vinyl or Bluetooth over streaming services that doesn’t make you sound like a Hipster or a Luddite — it is a lot easier to know that you actually own physical media. You may have noticed that entertainment providers like Amazon will give...
Insights On AI And Its Impact On Legal, Part One
I recently finished reading Ethan Mollick‘s excellent book on artificial intelligence, entitled Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI. He does a great job of explaining what it is, how it works, how it best can be used, and where it may be headed. Having...
Just How Big A Problem Is Padding Your Billable Hours?
What happened here [an Irwin Mitchell senior associate getting caught misrepresenting billable hours, who was ultimately banned from the profession by U.K. regulators] is not as extraordinary as it may sound. The practice of inflating hours—at least to some extent—is...
Jonathan Turley Challenges Justice Jackson To Calvinball In Most Embarrassing Display Yet
Justice Jackson recently called out the conservative majority of the Supreme Court specifically — and GOP jurisprudence generally — as “Calvinball jurisprudence with a twist.” Citing the fictional sport from the watershed comic strip Calvin & Hobbes, Jackson wrote...
Can Congress Pass A FY26 Defense Budget This Year? Here Are 12 Key Issues For Lawmakers.
The post Can Congress Pass A FY26 Defense Budget This Year? Here Are 12 Key Issues For Lawmakers. appeared first on Above the Law.The post Can Congress Pass A FY26 Defense Budget This Year? Here Are 12 Key Issues For Lawmakers. appeared first on Above the Law.
Prosecution Fails Third Attempt At FBI ‘Assault’ Case
What’s with all of these soft ass assault charges? Before headlines were focused on an errant Subway sandwich hitting an officer’s uniform, a woman was arrested and charged with assault for actions that followed an attempt to move men accused of gang activity. Sounds...
It’s A Good Time To Be A Biglaw Equity Partner
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data from the Wells Fargo Legal Specialty Group, how much are profits per equity partner up in the AmLaw 200? Hint: The six-month survey showed a strong performance in Biglaw (thanks...
‘Remarkable Failure’ By U.S. Attorney’s Office — See Also
They Can’t Even Prosecute A Sandwich!: Grand jurors weren’t too keen on imprisoning a man for throwing lunch. Employees Get Work Off Because Your Favorite English And Gym Teachers Are Getting Married: Truly a reason for celebration! Mental Health And Product...
Judge Grants DOJ’s Request to Argue Against Dismissal of Sugar Antitrust Actions
U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell allowed the U.S. Department of Justice to present oral arguments at a Sept. 29 dismissal hearing in class actions alleging price-fixing in the granulated sugar industry. U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell allowed the U.S....
From “Trial and Error to Results—An Associate’s View of Her AI-Powered Law Firm
Blackstone Law associate Lara Heckman talks about how AI has made her a better and faster attorney despite initial skepticism. Blackstone Law associate Lara Heckman talks about how AI has made her a better and faster attorney despite initial...
Class Action Over Speed Enforcement Camera Hits Red Light in State Appellate Court
“Simply put, subject to certain exceptions, an aggrieved individual must first exhaust any remedies within the administrative tribunal before seeking judicial relief, and the failure to exhaust is fatal to the plaintiff's lawsuit, Illinois Appellate Court Justice...
In the Clear on Click-to-Cancel? Not So Fast, Experts Say
“If you had been updating your subscription model in anticipation of the click-to-cancel rule, your best course of action is to complete the play, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough wrote in a note to clients. “If you had been updating your subscription...
Retirement for Attorneys: A New Chapter, Not an End: A Lawyer’s 3-Point Guide to Finding Joy in Your Next Act
In Spanish, the word for retirement is jubilación — a term that connotes joy and celebration. It’s a reminder that retirement can be a gratifying and inspiring transition. Unfortunately, not everyone shares this feeling of excited anticipation, especially those in...
How I Made Partner: When You Set a Goal, You Should Go for It,’ Says Suzy Orza of Shartsis Friese
"You need to have that drive, a clear vision of that goal you are working towards, to keep you motivated. I'm a goal-setter; anything I put into motion, I'll see through. So, when you set a goal, go for it. Trust your instincts." "You need to have that drive, a...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Judges in Two MDLs Order Lead Counsel to File Thousands of Unfiled Claims, Hagens Berman Accused of AI ‘Hallucinations’ in OnlyFans Case
LinkedIn for B2B Marketing: Why It Still Works and How to Amplify Your Strategy with Employee Engagement
For legal marketers LinkedIn remains a valuable social media platform in the toolbox. And despite the buzz around newer platforms or shifting algorithms, its role in marketing has only grown more central. For legal marketers LinkedIn remains a valuable social...
Mars Snacking Appoints New GC at ‘Generational Moment’
A pending merger would boost the Chicago-based business' revenue by about 50%. A pending merger would boost the Chicago-based business' revenue by about 50%.
Bench IQ, AI Startup Led By Former ROSS Cofounder to Understand Judges’ Decision Patterns, Raises $5.3M Seed
In February 2024, I wrote here about the launch of Bench IQ, a company that is using generative AI to provide comprehensive insights into the decision-making patterns of judges — based not just on their written rulings, but also their rulings from the bench and other...
Inflating Hours is Widespread, Lawyers Say After Associate’s Ban
The associate was banned from working as a lawyer due to inaccurate and misleading time records, which included one case of her billing for almost 23 hours in one day. The associate was banned from working as a lawyer due to inaccurate and misleading time...
Inflating Hours is Widespread, Say Lawyers After Irwin Mitchell Associate Ban
A variety of lawyers have spoken out on the issue saying that adding small amounts to billed hours is part of Big Law culture and needs to be addressed. A variety of lawyers have spoken out on the issue saying that adding small amounts to billed hours is part of...
How to Give Tough Feedback
Instead of going into full-on Godzilla mode when giving tough feedack, try something that actually helps people grow, says Merrilyn Astin Tarlton. Listen on Attorney at Work Today. The post How to Give Tough Feedback appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law...
‘Dark and Hopeless Place’: Suit Claims ChatGPT Helped Teen Plan Suicide
"The first rule of any AI has to be that AI has to prevent humans from being harmed," said Jay Edelson, founder of Edelson, who is representing the plaintiffs in the case against OpenAI. "The first rule of any AI has to be that AI has to prevent humans from...
Not The Help He Was Looking For — See Also
Former Biglaw Associate Detained By Cops, FBI: He recently asked for Trump’s help with a workplace racial discrimination dispute. Federal Judge Says Even High Schoolers Would Know Police Can’t Do This: The “Law and Order” crackdown is looking pretty lawless. Hey...
Fenwick & West Fights FTX Investors’ Bid to Revive Claims in Miami MDL Court
“Plaintiffs advanced the same theory that they bring against Fenwick, which is that Sullivan & Cromwell's immense resources, connections to regulators, expertise, and assistance were vital to perpetuating the scheme' by FTX, Fenwick & West alleged in the...
Former Chicago Supermarket Store Managers Can Proceed on Unpaid Overtime Payment Claims, Judge Rules
The court granted the plaintiffs' motion to move forward with two collective actions under the FLSA, one including 28 meat and bakery managers and a second including 76 deli and hot food managers, based on their similar factual and employment setting, collective size...
Highest Number of Law School Applicants Since 2011, Most Diverse Applicants in History
With 76,619 applicants applying to law school for the 2024-2025, it's nearly 8% higher than the 70,815 who applied during the pandemic boom. With 76,619 applicants applying to law school for the 2024-2025, it's nearly 8% higher than the 70,815 who applied during...
Senator Asks Chief Justice To Give A Damn About Cybersecurity
There are many words and phrases that could be used to describe the federal case management system. “Up-to-date” is not one of them. That’s why no one was surprised when PACER got hacked earlier this month. Who knows, maybe someone chucked “maga2024!” in the password...
Former Biglaw Associate Who Accused Partner Of Racial Slur Detained By D.C. Cops, FBI
A few weeks ago, former fifth-year associate went on LinkedIn and accused Covington of racial harassment. Now, he appears in an Instagram video detained by law enforcement as part of Trump’s D.C. takeover. Paul Bryant claimed that a partner in the D.C. office called...
Former Trump White House Attorney Preaches ‘Justifiable Paranoia’ For Critics Of The President
Last week, the Trump administration broke irony when it raided the home and office of John Bolton, former national security advisor and current critic of Donald Trump, for — wait for it — suspected wrongful possession of classified documents. The law enforcement...
ABA Warns Public About Scammers Posing As Immigration Lawyers
Taking advantage of people asking for help with immigration issues is low. Unfortunately, that isn’t enough to stop people from posing as immigration attorneys to take advantage of those in need. The ABA has taken note and sent out a warning to the public that...
Extreme Work Quotas: Wrong On Multiple Grounds In Today’s World
According to a recent Above the Law article by Kathryn Rubino, an AmLaw 100 firm recently announced that it expected its associates to work at least 2400 hours a year to be in “good standing.” Just when you thought Biglaw couldn’t get more tone deaf about work life...
Trump Attempt To SUE ALL THE JUDGES Crumbles As Trump Judge Calls Suit Fundamentally Stupid
(Photo by PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)As the Trump administration prepares to wrongfully deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia for the second time after apparently realizing they had no real case against him in court, the Maryland resident, unlike last time, was not...
Donald Trump’s ‘Flimsiest’ Attempt To Circumvent The Constitution
The Fed was designed to operate insulated from political pressure so that it can make tough decisions based on data and the long-term health of the economy, not the whims of any one president. This outrageous and unprecedented attempt to fire a member of the...
Without Clear Strategy, CMS’ $50B Rural Hospital Fund Risks Falling Short
The post Without Clear Strategy, CMS’ $50B Rural Hospital Fund Risks Falling Short appeared first on Above the Law.The post Without Clear Strategy, CMS’ $50B Rural Hospital Fund Risks Falling Short appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw’s Best In Energy Law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the most recent Vault Practice Area Ranking, which Biglaw firm is the best for Energy, Oil & Gas Law? Hint: The Texas-based firm also took the top spot in this category in last year’s...
Trump Steps On Texas v. Johnson, Tries To Make Flag Burning A Criminal Offense
After closely reading the Constitution, the Supreme Court informed us that the speech the First Amendment protects comes in many modes. Speech may look like an arm band worn to protest a war (Tinker v. Des Moines). Speech might even look like corporations throwing a...