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ABC Loses Motion To Dismiss Defamation Suit Against Stephanopoulos
In other news, ABC wins motion to keep question of "What kind of rapist is Trump?" in the news forever. The post ABC Loses Motion To Dismiss Defamation Suit Against Stephanopoulos appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)If you are currently...
Leader Of Elite Top 50 Biglaw Firm Is Backing Kamala Harris In A Major Way
The likely Democratic nominee for president has full support from one of Biglaw's most respected leaders. The post Leader Of Elite Top 50 Biglaw Firm Is Backing Kamala Harris In A Major Way appeared first on Above the Law.Kamala Harris (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP...
Biglaw Firm Picks Up 20 Partners From Neighboring Competition
It's going to take more than a little poaching to scramble Holland & Knight. The post Biglaw Firm Picks Up 20 Partners From Neighboring Competition appeared first on Above the Law.One partner leaving a firm is unfortunate. Maybe they wanted to move elsewhere for a...
A Look At Diversity In Biglaw Equity Partnership
Two major firms top the list. The post A Look At Diversity In Biglaw Equity Partnership appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to the 2024 Law360 Pulse Diversity Snapshot, which Biglaw firm with 601+...
Really Don’t Need Her On The Bench — See Also
Judge Disagrees With Judicial Conduct Commission's Decision To Remove Her: Nothing wrong with threatening kids and cop collusion, huh? Here You Can Work On Both Sets Of Briefs!: Biglaw firms add amenities to lure their employees to the office. Including, but not...
The Week in Data July 24: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on this week's data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the demographics of Georgia's judicial appointments and revenue growth at New Jersey and New York law firms. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
By the Data: A Weekly Look at Legal Industry Trends
Dig into must-see data from the Law.com Newsroom. 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....
Lawsuit Seeks $1.7M in Damages Over Brazilian White Sugar Deal Gone Sour
The case is pending before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Lisa Walsh. 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...
Pa. Federal Judge Orders Ogletree Client Ikea to Pay Over $560K for Spoilation of Evidence
The sanctions motion came following a 66-page opinion Brody entered in May, which said Ikea and its counsel demonstrated "incredible and gross negligence" by failing to implement litigation holds to preserve deleted mailboxes. Hi there.The email you just opened,...
‘Issues That Have to Be Addressed’: New Study Finds Flaws in Reporting Federal Judicial Sexual Misconduct
"Chambers is a very private space," retired U.S. District Judge Shira A. Scheindlin said. "Each judge has five or six employees in their own private space, and there's no one supervising a judge. They are on their own. It's hard to take on such a person." Hi...
Things Could Get Confusing After Dueling Rulings on Noncompetes
"Come September, if this situation persists, there will be garden-variety, noncompete employment cases in courts across the country where defendants, whether employees switching companies or companies hiring employees in the face of noncompetes from their prior job,...
Brussels’ Reverse Revolving Door: Why Lawyers Leave Lucrative Jobs at Law Firms to Join the EU’s Powerful Antitrust Enforcer
The revolving door from the European Commission to Brussels-based law firms has frequently stirred controversy, but the revolving door from law firms to one of the world's top antitrust enforcers has received much less attention. Hi there.The email you just...
GOP Members of FTC Worry Lina Khan Is Going in Too Many Directions
"Many of these rules are unlawful, and the pace of rulemaking is quickening as we approach the presidential election," GOP commissioner Andrew Ferguson wrote this week. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
A Florida Judge Just Delivered Good News to Donald Trump
"Discovery will be undertaken to determine the impact that Mr. Stephanopoulos' statements had," said Trump attorney Alejandro "Alex" Brito. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
‘A Change Agent’: Lawyers Look Back at Kamala Harris’ Legal Career in California
"As attorney general, Kamala Harris was a change agent to law enforcement in the state; as president, she will do the same in my opinion," said Jeff Tsai, who was a California special assistant attorney general from 2013 to mid-2015. Hi there.The email you just...
Morning Docket: 07.24.24
* Group tries to make Kim Davis the vehicle for re-banning marriage equality. How does this keep coming back to the same schmucks? [Kentucky Lantern] * Trump sues over Harris using Biden-Harris money as if her name isn't right there. [Reuters] * Biden takes a page...
NCPA, Providers File Lawsuit Against UHG Over Change Healthcare Cyberattack
The National Community Pharmacists Association and providers argued that Change Healthcare didn’t take the needed precautions against the cyberattack that happened earlier this year. The post NCPA, Providers File Lawsuit Against UHG Over Change Healthcare Cyberattack...
Biglaw Firms Try To Lure Lawyers To The Office With Amenities That Offer The Comforts Of Home
Now lawyers can do yoga *and* nap at the office! The post Biglaw Firms Try To Lure Lawyers To The Office With Amenities That Offer The Comforts Of Home appeared first on Above the Law.Need a nap? Now you can do it at the office!Biglaw firms are doing the best they can...
Live At The Non-Event: The Legal Ops Special Report! [Sponsored]
We’re pleased to share the latest in the technology that supports legal operations. The post Live At The Non-Event: The Legal Ops Special Report! appeared first on Above the Law.As Above the Law has noted: “When it comes to in-house work, it’s a legal operations...
How It Works: A Demo of Henchman, Generative AI-Driven Contract Drafting and Negotiation within Word
You have been hearing about it in the news, now see how it works. Last month, Henchman, a generative AI-driven platform that promises to deliver “the fastest contract drafting experience ever made,” announced that it was to be acquired by LexisNexis Legal &...
Turning Back the Clock: The Impact If Congress Successfully Blocks No-Fault Divorce
As an attorney with 30-plus years of experience in family law, I’ve seen nearly every reason under the sun for divorce. Currently, specific conservative segments within Congress are pushing to end no-fault divorce, which is presently legal in 17 states (California,...
Setting Expectations With Multigenerational Teams and Clients
By clearly communicating expectations, you reduce ambiguity, enhance accountability, promote engagement and improve collaboration The post Setting Expectations With Multigenerational Teams and Clients appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
‘X’ Marks The Trademark Lawsuit
Another reason he shouldn't have changed the name of Twitter. The post ‘X’ Marks The Trademark Lawsuit appeared first on Above the Law.As a rule, you shouldn’t change an iconic name unless you’ve got a damned good reason to. Prince deciding to go by “The Love Symbol”?...
The Definitive Guide To Choosing A Gen AI Legal Research Solution [Sponsored]
The future of legal research is AI. Choose a platform that supports you on this journey, with the experience to guide you every step of the way. The post The Definitive Guide To Choosing A Gen AI Legal Research Solution appeared first on Above the Law.The way your...
Lawyers Evenly Split On How Hard Summer Associates Should Work
Nights and weekends? The community cuts right down the middle. The post Lawyers Evenly Split On How Hard Summer Associates Should Work appeared first on Above the Law.A little over a week ago, we chronicled a bulletin board tussle over whether or not it’s appropriate...
The Law Schools That Give Students The Best Classroom Experience (2024)
You'll find many schools from the T14 on this list. The post The Law Schools That Give Students The Best Classroom Experience (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.If you’re considering applying to law school, one of the things you may want to consider in your search...
General Counsel Suggests Partners Take Less And Pay Associates More, Says Associates’ Favorite Client Ever
Clients can see who does all the real work... if they want to. The post General Counsel Suggests Partners Take Less And Pay Associates More, Says Associates’ Favorite Client Ever appeared first on Above the Law.“It might be the right result that partners should be...
Prosecutors Perhaps ‘Gratuitously Hyperbolic’ About Media Start CEO, But They Weren’t Wrong
So sayeth a jury about Ozy Media’s Carlos Watson. The post Prosecutors Perhaps ‘Gratuitously Hyperbolic’ About Media Start CEO, But They Weren’t Wrong appeared first on Above the Law.So sayeth a jury about Ozy Media’s Carlos Watson. The post Prosecutors Perhaps...
Renowned Election Lawyer Has Choice Words For Those Threatening To Sue DNC Over Nominating Kamala Harris As Presidential Candidate
This election lawyer is just telling it like it is, and sometimes the truth can be insulting. The post Renowned Election Lawyer Has Choice Words For Those Threatening To Sue DNC Over Nominating Kamala Harris As Presidential Candidate appeared first on Above the...
Ain’t No Feud Like A Lawyer Feud Because A Lawyer Feud Winds Up In Court
Like Kendrick v. Drake, but for lawyers. The post Ain’t No Feud Like A Lawyer Feud Because A Lawyer Feud Winds Up In Court appeared first on Above the Law.Hoo boy! These two Phoenix lawyers really, I mean REALLY, don’t like one another. Arizona plaintiffs lawyers Gil...
That’s A Lot Of Cuts For In-House Legal Departments
The evolving in-house landscape. The post That’s A Lot Of Cuts For In-House Legal Departments appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Axiom’s new report, Bridging the Divide: Optimizing Legal...
This Biglaw Firm Is Capitalizing On The Competition’s Rigidity — See Also
Moving Forward, Flexibility Is The Answer: James Goodnow of Fennemore sees work flexibility as an opportunity. Bonuses Aren't The Only Way To Redistribute Wealth: General Counsel thinks associates should get more, partners should get less. Unclear Expectations: Jury...
Steve Bannon Trial for Defrauding ‘We Build The Wall’ Donors Set for December
Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice April Newbauer on Tuesday scheduled jury selection in the case to begin on Dec. 9. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Boeing Lawyer Who Led 737 Max Compliance Heads to Perkins Coie
Mike Paisner said the recent firestorm of litigation was unrelated to his departure. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal...
Fox Corp. Sued Over Alleged Termination of Security Director Who Reported Sexual Assault
Plaintiffs Jared Rasmussen and Jane Doe allege they were both wrongfully retaliated against and fired after reporting assaults on Doe by an ex-employee of Fox to the network's Human Resources and Legal departments. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
King & Spalding Secures Path for Client’s $75.4M Claim on Polyethylene Plant Project
Texas law does not provide injunctive relief to preclude payment on a letter of credit for contractual disputes, 14th Court of Appeals Justice Frances Bourliot said. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
‘You Killed My Son’: Amazon Sued for Selling Chemical Used in Suicides
Accused of violating the "most basic standards of business ethics," Amazon.com was hit with a product liability suit on July 12 from family members Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
FTC Probing Use of Browser Histories, Other Personal Info to Individualize Product Prices
"Firms that harvest Americans' personal data can put people's privacy at risk. Now firms could be exploiting this vast trove of personal information to charge people higher prices," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in a statement. The Federal Trade Commission said...
Lawyers in Big Law Kick Off Fundraising and Organizing for Kamala Harris
Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp said he's "working with many business leaders to raise money for the Harris campaign to enable her to fund what will inevitably be the most expensive election battle ever." Within days of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign launching,...
Amazon Faces Similar Patent Suit Over Alexa, Echo Technology After $46.7M Jury Verdict Against It
A federal jury in Delaware awarded VoiceBox $46.7 million in damages in November. Last week's complaint alleges that Amazon has continued to infringe upon those previous four patents at issue, as well as five others. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription...
Largest Crypto Hosting Facility Sues Texas Bitcoin Mining Operation
"The key takeaway is to craft better agreements," said Ishmael Green, a partner at Diaz Reus and a cryptocurrency expert not involved in the litigation. The crypto mining company behind the largest Bitcoin hosting facility in North America has filed a...
‘Collusion’ and ‘Mudslinging’ Fuel Attorney Fight in Oregon Wildfire Case
"The statements made in their reply brief are simply untrue, not based in reality, and defaming in nature," said George McCoy, a partner at Warren Allen. Last month’s $178 million settlement with Pacific Power has sparked accusations of “collusion” and...
Morning Docket: 07.23.24
* Several law firms reject the current trend and continue to call their partners "partners" and their counsel "counsel." BOLD! [American Lawyer] * CFTC whistleblower program faces financial peril. But then how will we ever know that the Duke brothers are planning to...
Clio Sets Legal Tech Funding Record with $900M Raise at $3B Valuation; LawNext Has Exclusive Podcast Interview with Founder Jack Newton
The law practice management company Clio today announced a record-setting raise of $900 million, at a valuation of a whopping $3 billion, in an oversubscribed Series F investment round that the company says will accelerate its ability to continue to build and develop...
Exclusive LawNext Interview: CEO Jack Newton on Clio’s Record-Setting $900M Raise
As the law practice management company Clio today announced a record $900 million funding round, the largest ever for a cloud legal technology company, at a whopping $3 billion valuation, Clio’s founder and CEO Jack Newton joins LawNext for an exclusive podcast...
Will Your Paralyzing Fear of Zoom Ruin Your Life?
Fear of Zoom can leave you frozen like your Wi-Fi dropped out. But you can conquer Zoom anxiety with these five tips. The post Will Your Paralyzing Fear of Zoom Ruin Your Life? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Five tips for staying...
Top 50 Biglaw Firm To Ditch Office, Move To Hybrid Work Plan For Lawyers In Miami
The firm still has no plans to move other offices to this hybrid framework -- yet. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm To Ditch Office, Move To Hybrid Work Plan For Lawyers In Miami appeared first on Above the Law.It wasn’t long ago that Biglaw firms began flocking to Miami,...
Senior Attorney Harasses Associates With Nudes, Nazi Definitions
Some things you just don't do at work! The post Senior Attorney Harasses Associates With Nudes, Nazi Definitions appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)The practice of law hinges on established lawyers sharing with their junior associates. Tips, templates,...
Replacing Joe Biden With Kamala Harris On The Democratic Ticket Is Not A ‘Coup’
A noted election law scholar thinks these 'legal' arguments concerning Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are complete trash. The post Replacing Joe Biden With Kamala Harris On The Democratic Ticket Is Not A ‘Coup’ appeared first on Above the Law.Kamala Harris (Photo by NOAH...
Potential Dem VP Pick Comes After JD Vance
We could have a T14 matchup for vice president. The post Potential Dem VP Pick Comes After JD Vance appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Well, Joe Biden is out of the 2024 race for president. Dems have seemingly coalesced around...
Republicans Scramble For A Legal Theory To Keep Harris Off The Ballot They Can Argue With A Straight Face
Well, at least we haven't reached the "hard R" stage yet. The post Republicans Scramble For A Legal Theory To Keep Harris Off The Ballot They Can Argue With A Straight Face appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)After President Biden’s...
Jonathan Turley Don’t Know Much About History (Part… At Least 5)
Put aside the ill-conceived analysis, Jonathan Turley routinely publishes columns with easily fact-checked errors. The post Jonathan Turley Don’t Know Much About History (Part… At Least 5) appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty...
Looking Ahead To 2028
What happens if J.D. Vance is in the position to enforce his 2020 thinking in 2028? The post Looking Ahead To 2028 appeared first on Above the Law.J.D. Vance (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)J.D. Vance has said that, if he had been vice president in...
Biglaw Firm Vetting Potential Running Mates For Kamala Harris
When you want a lot of research done in a little bit of time, call in Biglaw. The post Biglaw Firm Vetting Potential Running Mates For Kamala Harris appeared first on Above the Law.Eric Holder (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)The Kamala Harris campaign has a lot to...
The Biglaw Firm To Call For Bankruptcy Advice
The best in Biglaw for bankruptcy. The post The Biglaw Firm To Call For Bankruptcy Advice 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...
Do You Have Bragging Rights? — See Also
These Are The Hardest Law Schools To Get In To: Sorry, no ASS Law on this list. Does Anybody Like J.D. Vance?: Andy Beshear gives the "Hillbilly Elegy" author a piece of his mind. "So That's It? So Long, Good Luck?": California never said good luck. You Can't Just...
State Judicial Group: Central NY Judge Should Be Removed After Asserting Influence to Police at Chaotic Party
The commission's cumulative decision said Oneida County Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall engaged in "a racially offensive, profane, prolonged public diatribe outside a high school graduation party." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
Attorneys Brace for Wave of CrowdStrike Litigation
"In some ways, I think it really set off a big nuclear bomb of legal actions across a lot of different players in the industry," Beth Waller, a principal and chair of the cybersecurity and data privacy practice at Woods Rogers, said. Hi there.The email you just...
Thomson Reuters Launches Claims Explorer, Newest Gen AI Skill in Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel
The latest addition to CoCounsel is designed to enable law firm and in-house professionals to more quickly and accurately identify potential claims and counterclaims applicable to the facts of their case and better understand potential liability before lawsuits are...
Could There Be Class Actions Over CrowdStrike’s Global Tech Outage?
Law firms are investigating potential lawsuits to come out of CloudStrike's global tech outage, but there may be limits on who can recover damages. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
‘No Respite for Big Tech’: Law Experts Weigh Post-Biden Antitrust Enforcement
"It's no secret that a future Republican administration is widely expected to seek to rein in the aggressiveness of antitrust enforcement from the past four years, particularly on the part of the FTC," said Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner Winston Y. Chan. Hi...
‘Fearful Jurors’: Tumultuous Election Season Has Reached Jury Rooms
"There are motions related to the admissibility of certain evidence, such as political affiliations or opinions, or motions concerning juror bias, that might become more relevant, and certainly it's going to impact the legal strategies that lawyers invariably will...
Appeals Court Ruling That College Athletes Can Be Employees Leaves ‘Lots of Open Questions’
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit said Division I student athletes could fall under under the Fair Labor Standards Act if they perform services for a university, under the university's control and in return for implied compensation or benefits. Hi...
Pelotons, Gym, Napping Rooms: Latest Law Firm Renovations ‘Draw People’ In with Home Amenities
"We want people to feel like they can come and do everything they need to do in their day," said Blank Rome's Shonette Gaston. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
New AI Legal Ethics Rules Coming: Texas State Bar Drafting Recommendations on Artificial Intelligence
The 2023 state bar president, Cindy Tisdale, mandated the project last summer and the taskforce's interim report was submitted to the Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Charles E. Willmott: Expertise, Experience and Excellence
Charles E. Willmott: Expertise, Experience and Excellence By Dan Baldwin “Charles was a Godsend for me through my divorce. He was so sweet and kind to me, but very intimidating to the other party. He didn’t play games; he was straight to the point, very professional.”...
Cobb & Gonzalez: A Foundation of Excellence
There’s nothing mysterious or magical about the success of Cobb & Gonzalez, one of the most respected law firms in Florida. According to managing partner Christopher M. Cobb, it’s simply a matter of straightforward planning built on a foundation of integrity and...
Tenesia Hall: Advocating for and Transforming Florida’s Families in Need
As the first attorney from a 501c3 on the executive committee of the Florida Bar Family Law Section, Tenesia Hall has the unique position to present the legal aid perspective on the most pressing needs for Florida families. Hall is the family law litigation director...
Aylmar Thompson: Serving His Fellow Veterans With Distinction
Like his father and grandfather before him, both of whom served in World War II, Aylmar Thompson dedicated years of his life to his country, serving from 2009 to 2017 as an operations specialist Second Class for the U.S. Navy. Now a paralegal in Jacksonville Area...
Appellate Courts Skeptical About Bankruptcy Court Sanctions
Recent appellate decisions reflect a distaste for appeals from bankruptcy court sanction orders. A split Fourth Circuit even refused to hear such an appeal. Other courts tend to limit sanctions or, alternatively, accept a bankruptcy judge's findings under a stringent...
Why AI Is a Lawyer’s Partner in Crime
The AI revolution is not about replacing human expertise, but augmenting it, empowering legal professionals to focus on complex problem-solving, informed decision-making and driving meaningful change. For over a decade now, the narrative around artificial...
A Juggernaut Built From Scratch: Morgan & Morgan’s Business Model
Without Tim Morgan, there might not have been litigator John Morgan, who built one of the world's largest personal injury plaintiff firms. The slogan, “For the People,” has its origins in something deeply personal for attorney John Morgan, whose strategic use of...
Court Dismisses Defamation Case by Ex-Homeland Security Official Against Fox News
The plaintiff had alleged speakers on Fox News began making defamatory statements about her when she was appointed the executive director of the Department of Homeland Security's since-disbanded Disinformation Governance Board. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Prime Hydration Accused of Infringing on Olympic Trademarks With Kevin Durant-Featured Bottle
The complaint accuses Prime of deliberately and willfully attempting profit on USOPC intellectual property through the beverage's packing, advertisement and promotions, which feature a "Prime Hydration flavor and athlete Kevin Durant: OLYMPIC, OLYMPIAN, TEAM USA, and...
Judge Rejects Bid by George Santos To Toss Charges Ahead of Fraud Trial
Counsel for the ex-congressman had asked the judge to toss charges of theft of public money and aggravated identity theft against their client. Santos is scheduled to face trial in September. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Hunter Biden Drops Lawsuit Against Fox Over Fictionalized ‘Mock Trial’ Series
The case was dismissed without prejudice and the filing did not provide any additional information. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the...
Russell Babb: Criminal Defense is the Coolest Thing in the World
Russell Babb: Criminal Defense is the Coolest Thing in the World By Bob Friedman Raleigh criminal defense attorney Russell Babb recalled his first criminal case. “I represented a young guy who was suspected of being a drug dealer,” Babb said. Police executed a search...
Can Pro Bono Ease NC’s Access to Justice Crisis?
“We have an access to justice crisis because there are too many low- and middle-income people who cannot get the legal help they need,” said North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Richard Dietz who is the current chair of the Equal Access to Justice...
Dean Rich Leonard’s ‘From Welcome to Windhoek: A Judge’s Journey’
“A running theme of my journey is that life unfolds in unexpected ways,” writes Rich Leonard in his new autobiography, “From Welcome to Windhoek: A Judge’s Journey.” In 1994, Leonard was a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina when he...
Telana Poe: ‘Life Is About What You Do for Others’
Robert and Debbie Poe owned an EMS company that served rural Ashe County, North Carolina, at the Tennessee-North Carolina border. Robert was also a longtime commander of the North Carolina Association of Rescue & EMS. He would sometimes take his daughters, Telana...
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When Boston software engineer Richard DiBona and his wife, marketing executive Kara Peterson, attempted to research a legal question a little over a year ago, “we quickly realized how difficult it was to find, read, or even access some case law,” said DiBona. “The law...
Campbell Law Clinic Addresses Legal Needs of Low-Income Children With Disabilities in Public Schools
Public school children with disabilities in North Carolina are excluded from school more, per capita, than are children with disabilities in any other state, according to recent research by Nate Morabito. “Excluding children with disabilities from school pushes them...
Six Reasons e-Discovery Benefits from AI
Recent media coverage makes it clear that the time for law firms to embrace the disruption of AI is now. If you wait, from the looks of it, you risk losing business, and perhaps credibility. Recent media coverage makes it clear that the time for law firms to...
Morning Docket: 07.22.24
* Republicans hype legal challenges to taking Biden off the ballot... except he's not on ANY ballots yet since that doesn't happen until the convention delegates vote. But you miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take to a pliant judge in Amarillo. [Politico] *...
What Makes a Law Firm Attractive to Buyers?
Brooke Lively | What makes a law firm attractive to buyers? Exactly the same things that make a firm a joy to own. Focus on these three things. The post What Makes a Law Firm Attractive to Buyers? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.I’m...
The FTC Released A Scathing Interim Report On PBMs. What’s Next?
The Federal Trade Commission recently released an interim report that details how the practices of pharmacy benefit managers negatively impact patients and pharmacies. Some experts hope for legislative action based on the report. The post The FTC Released A Scathing...
Biglaw’s Best In Securities And Capital Markets
Congrats! The post Biglaw’s Best In Securities And Capital Markets appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Vault’s most recent practice area rankings, which...
Can’t Play Both Sides, Elon — See Also
Judge Scrapes Quinn From X Corp: In short, Quinn is Quinn. Arizona Ushers In A Successful* Approach To The Bar: A failing score shouldn't mean you fail to practice! This Is The List Prospective Students Should Care About: Set yourself up for work/life balance. Some...
Judge: Beasley Allen Should Not Be Disqualified From Talc Leadership
Atlantic County Superior Court Judge John Porto concluded on Friday that Johnson & Johnson hadn't provided evidence that its former attorney had shared confidential information with Beasley Allen. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
Smartmatic, Newsmax at War Over Witnesses in Lawsuit Over Election Defamation
Hundreds of filings in June and July have been made in connection with the motions to block expert testimony. Meanwhile, both sides have filed motions for summary judgment that haven't been decided, and both have moved for the other to be sanctioned or held in...
Global CrowdStrike Outage Forces Maryland Court Closures Statewide
"Due to the worldwide Microsoft outage, all Maryland courts, offices, and facilities will be closed to the public today but will remain open for emergency matters," a spokesperson for the state's judiciary said. "All clerks' offices are closed." The Maryland...
‘Uncharted’ Waters: Attorneys Debate What Happens to Joe Biden’s Campaign Money If He Steps Aside
Legal challenges surrounding President Joe Biden's campaign cash are likely to arise in any scenario were Biden to step aside, according to several political law attorneys and a policy professor. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
CrowdStrike Outage Yields Mixed Impacts on Big Law
"I'm hearing of more West Coast latencies than on the East Coast," said one Am Law 100 executive. "It really depends where [the office] is regionally, whether they're experiencing the same symptoms even within the same firm." Attorneys in firms large and small...
Multiple State Court Online Systems Impacted by Global CrowdStrike Outage
The court system disruptions were felt from coast to coast, and included complete court closures in Pennsylvania and Maryland. A major IT outage caused ripple effects across the globe on Friday, as many workers awoke to find the now-infamous “blue screen of...
Abbott Laboratories Wins Bid to Freeze Trusts of Defendants Accused of Evading Judgment
"The danger that the Goldmans will use SGE to continue dissipating their assets and attempting to evade the Court's judgment is glaringly obvious," the judge wrote in her decision. A federal judge overseeing protracted litigation in a lawsuit brought by Abbott...
Elon Loses His Favorite Law Firm In Data Scraping Case Because They Played Both Sides
From the least-shocking-news-of-the-day dept. The post Elon Loses His Favorite Law Firm In Data Scraping Case Because They Played Both Sides appeared first on Above the Law.It’s pretty rare to see a judge disqualify a law firm from taking on a case. But Judge William...
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...
Another Major Law Firm Handing Out $50,000 Bonuses For Successful Attorney Referrals
The lateral battle is heating up! The post Another Major Law Firm Handing Out $50,000 Bonuses For Successful Attorney Referrals appeared first on Above the Law.It wasn’t too long ago that we learned the world’s richest law firm, Kirkland & Ellis, is using referral...
Husch Blackwell’s CEO Makes The Business Case For Why Remote Work For Lawyers Is Here To Stay
This Biglaw CEO has the scoop on why remote work is the future of work in the legal profession. The post Husch Blackwell’s CEO Makes The Business Case For Why Remote Work For Lawyers Is Here To Stay appeared first on Above the Law.Jamie Lawless (courtesy photo)During...
Law Schools With The Most Competitive Students v. Law Schools With The Best Quality Of Life (2024)
Where can you learn how to file a motion to party? The post Law Schools With The Most Competitive Students v. Law Schools With The Best Quality Of Life (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.‘We love our law school!’Are you searching for a law school where you can...