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Facebook Lawyer Ditches Client As Company Embraces Bigotry For Fun & Profit
Mark Lemley announced decision on Facebook for maximum effect. The post Facebook Lawyer Ditches Client As Company Embraces Bigotry For Fun & Profit appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)Intellectual property expert Mark Lemley is done...
Class Action Accusing Dave’s Killer Bread of Mislabeling Protein Contents Cleared to Continue, Judge Rules
Citing U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit precedent, a federal judge in Illinois determined that Illinois and New York consumer protection claims against Dave's Killer Bread product labeling weren't preempted. Citing U.S. Court of Appeals for the...
Class Action Accusing Dave’s Killer Bread of Mislabeling Protein Contents Cleared to Continue, Judge Rules
Citing U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit precedent, a federal judge in Illinois determined that Illinois and New York consumer protection claims against Dave's Killer Bread product labeling weren't preempted. Citing U.S. Court of Appeals for the...
Drake’s Attempt To Parlay Rap Battle Loss Into Courtroom Success Results In Another Loss
Every accumulated loss Drake broadcasts to the world proves that J Cole did the right thing by apologizing. The post Drake’s Attempt To Parlay Rap Battle Loss Into Courtroom Success Results In Another Loss appeared first on Above the Law.‘Di mandem sad, top left top...
7 Tech Challenges — And How Your Team Can Overcome Them [Sponsored]
This new eBook explores the emerging hurdles facing law departments, particularly in financial services. The post 7 Tech Challenges — And How Your Team Can Overcome Them appeared first on Above the Law.Generative AI and other technological advances present many...
Historic U.S. News Law School Rankings Shakeup: Is Yale Law Out Of The Top Spot?
Wow! Could it be? We'll have to wait and see in the real U.S. News law school rankings. The post Historic U.S. News Law School Rankings Shakeup: Is Yale Law Out Of The Top Spot? appeared first on Above the Law.We’re just a few months out from the release of the latest...
2025 Trends In Health IT
Technology often plays a critical role in strategies to combat rising costs while maintaining quality care. Here are four trends expected to accelerate in 2025. The post 2025 Trends In Health IT appeared first on Above the Law.Healthcare costs are expected to rise 8%...
Extreme Political Lawfare Is Deleterious To The Republic And Both Sides Need To Stop Using It
The only people who win in extreme political lawfare are the lawyers. The post Extreme Political Lawfare Is Deleterious To The Republic And Both Sides Need To Stop Using It appeared first on Above the Law.The Affordable Care Act — you might know it as Obamacare — is...
Morning Docket: 01.15.25
* Lina Khan steps down as FTC Chair as elderly mustachioed man with top hat, bag with dollar sign on it, steps in. [Corporate Counsel] * SEC sues Musk over failure to disclose the fact that he owned a bunch of Twitter before the takeover -- a failure that likely...
Build Lasting Wealth: How Law Firm Owners Can Combat Lifestyle Creep
There's a hidden challenge facing successful lawyers: understanding and combating lifestyle creep. The post Build Lasting Wealth: How Law Firm Owners Can Combat Lifestyle Creep appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.While growing revenue...
‘If the Job Is Better, You Get Better’: Chief District Judge Discusses Overcoming Negative Perceptions During Q&A
Chief U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV recalled advice he received as a new judge: "Never, ever allow a junior [attorney] to utter a word in your courtroom." Saylor didn't take the suggestion. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
‘If the Job Is Better, You Get Better’: Chief District Judge Discusses Overcoming Negative Perceptions During Q&A
Chief U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV recalled advice he received as a new judge: "Never, ever allow a junior [attorney] to utter a word in your courtroom." Saylor didn't take the suggestion. Chief U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV recalled advice...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Stay Focused on Building Strong Relationships,’ Says Joseph Yaffe of Skadden
"Stay focused on building strong relationships—both with your colleagues and clients. Leadership isn't just about delivering results; it's about understanding people, empowering your team, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Be curious and take the...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Stay Focused on Building Strong Relationships,’ Says Joseph Yaffe of Skadden
"Stay focused on building strong relationships—both with your colleagues and clients. Leadership isn't just about delivering results; it's about understanding people, empowering your team, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Be curious and take the...
‘Be Prepared and Practice’: Paul Hastings’ Michelle Reed Breaks Down Firm’s First SEC Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure Report
Michelle Reed, co-chair of data privacy and cybersecurity group at Paul Hastings, shared her insights on the biggest takeaways from the novel data and her predictions for cybersecurity disclosures in the year ahead. Michelle Reed, co-chair of data privacy and...
‘Be Prepared and Practice’: Paul Hastings’ Michelle Reed Breaks Down Firm’s First SEC Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure Report
Michelle Reed, co-chair of data privacy and cybersecurity group at Paul Hastings, shared her insights on the biggest takeaways from the novel data and her predictions for cybersecurity disclosures in the year ahead. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link...
Allstate Is Using Cell Phone Data to Raise Prices, Attorney General Claims
According to the lawsuit, the defendants covertly collected the data. According to the lawsuit, the defendants covertly collected the data.
Big Accounting Is Coming To Biglaw
Law firms may soon have to compete with accounting firms for clients. The post Big Accounting Is Coming To Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.Law firms may soon have to compete with accounting firms for clients. The post Big Accounting Is Coming To Biglaw appeared...
So Much For Justice Cannon — See Also
Doing Your Job Has Consequences: Judge Cannon may have just fallen out of favor. Goodbye TikTok, Hello Xiaohongshu!: Americans are rushing to give their data away to China to spite the TikTok ban. Yale Law School Prevents Their Students From Making Informed Clerkship...
Seattle Jury Awards $100M in PCB Trial Against Monsanto
The trial, called Rose v. Pharmacia, is the 10th involving former students, teachers and parents at the Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe, Washington. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...
Miami Judge Approves Shaq’s $11 Million Settlement to Resolve Astrals Investor Claims
U.S. Senior District Judge Frederico A. Moreno has scheduled a final approval hearing for April 1. U.S. Senior District Judge Frederico A. Moreno has scheduled a final approval hearing for April 1.
AI, Gen AI, And Agent AI: What Do They Mean For The Future Of Legal Work?
A CES panel on workplace technology provides insights for the legal industry. The post AI, Gen AI, And Agent AI: What Do They Mean For The Future Of Legal Work? appeared first on Above the Law.A CES panel on workplace technology provides insights for the legal...
Rudy Giuliani And His Lawyer Continue Their Courthouse Vaudeville Act
BENCHSLAPstick The post Rudy Giuliani And His Lawyer Continue Their Courthouse Vaudeville Act appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)Rudy Giuliani’s bada-bing lawyer Joe Cammarata continues to do amazing work. The divorce lawyer to the...
Latham Lands Top Spot as US Firms Dominate in UK M&A Rankings
This year's top 20 shows U.S. firms are continuing to gain ground in the U.K. M&A market, with rivals Kirkland close behind. 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...
Mich. Attorney Faces One-Year Suspension in Ill. for Lying to Firm, Clients
An attorney began working at a Michigan-based firm in July 2020, based on an agreement to seek admission to practice law in the state. His firm later discovered that he lied to its managing partners and clients about his admission to the Michigan State Bar for one...
Voting Is Now Open! Pick The 15 Finalists To Compete At Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW 2025 In April
The deadline for voting is Friday, February 7, at 11:45 p.m. ET. The post Voting Is Now Open! Pick The 15 Finalists To Compete At Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW 2025 In April appeared first on Above the Law.With this post, voting is now officially open! Help pick the...
Some Biglaw Firms Are Holding Partner Bonuses Hostage To Keep Them From Leaving
Those golden handcuffs sure are tight.... The post Some Biglaw Firms Are Holding Partner Bonuses Hostage To Keep Them From Leaving appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.There are firms out there who say, ‘Here’s your...
Penn State Dickinson Law Dean Named President-Elect of Association of American Law Schools
The university touted Conway's commitment to inclusion in legal academics, which allowed her to take the lead in reunifying Penn State's two separate law schools in November. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Practical In-House Insights To Activate AI
Join the webcast, to gain practical, actionable insights on how corporate counsel are integrating AI including generative AI to manage complex tasks, analyze large datasets, and enhance strategic decision-making. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Ex-NYC Mayor de Blasio Must Pay $475K Fine for NYPD’s Presidential Campaign Security
Accepting the former mayor's arguments would lead to “absurd results, said Administrative Judge Shahabuddeen Ally of the Civil Court of the City of New York. Accepting the former mayor's arguments would lead to “absurd results, said Administrative Judge...
Big Law Practice Leaders Gearing Up for State AG Litigation Under Trump
Seeing an opportunity to grow its state AG practice, Wilmer hired Swain Wood, former first assistant attorney general of North Carolina, to co-chair its group. Seeing an opportunity to grow its state AG practice, Wilmer hired Swain Wood, former first assistant...
Supreme Court May Limit Federal Prosecutions Over ‘Misleading’ but True Statements
The justices seem inclined to exclude "misleading" but true statements from a federal law prohibiting "false" statements to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The justices seem inclined to exclude "misleading" but true statements from a federal law prohibiting...
The People Respond To The Proposed TikTok Ban In The Most American Way Possible
Pay the Cat Tax! The post The People Respond To The Proposed TikTok Ban In The Most American Way Possible appeared first on Above the Law.Here’s a short list for why Congress was so insistent on banishing TikTok from American soil: the national security risk of a...
Can Law Firms Fine Attorneys For Not Taking Clients To Trial?
Is this malpractice waiting to happen or a sound policy? The post Can Law Firms Fine Attorneys For Not Taking Clients To Trial? appeared first on Above the Law.‘Thank you! Now I won’t be fined.’Firms that rely on trial advocacy need their lawyers to, you know, go to...
Crypto Exchange’s ‘Meteoric Rise’ Leads to Nationwide Class Action Trend
“Decentralize exchanges are getting hit left and right, said Joe Doll, general counsel at Magic Eden, one of the biggest NFT platforms in the world. “So this is definitely a trend to watch. error code: 502
Latham Claims Top Spot as US Firms Dominate UK M&A Rankings
This year's top 20 shows U.S. firms are continuing to gain ground in the U.K. M&A market, with rival Kirkland & Ellis close behind. This year's top 20 shows U.S. firms are continuing to gain ground in the U.K. M&A market, with rival Kirkland &...
Quinn Emanuel Partner Tapped As Trump Org Ethics Counsel
William Burck is taking on the job of keeping the Trump Org ethical. The post Quinn Emanuel Partner Tapped As Trump Org Ethics Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.William Burck (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)Given all the ethics issues that seem to trail Republicans...
Deal Watch: Private Equity Dealmakers Make 2025 Predictions Amid Deal Resurgence
Partners from Latham, Proskauer, Kirkland, Morrison Foerster and Skadden say they are optimistic about 2025, citing activity around data centers, infrastructure and other elements of the market. Partners from Latham, Proskauer, Kirkland, Morrison Foerster and...
Pam Bondi Is The Ultimate Trump Loyalist, And Lawyers Say That’s A Problem
She's not as problematic as Matt Gaetz, which is something, I guess. The post Pam Bondi Is The Ultimate Trump Loyalist, And Lawyers Say That’s A Problem appeared first on Above the Law.Pam Bondi (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty)Well, there’s no forthcoming report on Trump’s...
The U.S. Needs A National Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Until Congress steps up, it will be up to philanthropists, foundations, nonprofits, grassroots advocacy groups, and others to partner with immigration lawyers and bar associations to create a sustainable system to help those facing deportation. The post The U.S. Needs...
Judge Cannon Tanks Her SCOTUS Dreams
It's her once-per-quarter turn to do actual law. The post Judge Cannon Tanks Her SCOTUS Dreams appeared first on Above the Law.It's her once-per-quarter turn to do actual law. The post Judge Cannon Tanks Her SCOTUS Dreams appeared first on Above the Law.
Arizona Board Gives Thumbs Up to KPMG’s Bid To Deliver Legal Services
The Arizona Supreme Court's Committee on Alternative Business Structures unanimously recommended that the state's high court approve the Big Four firm's application for an ABS license. The Arizona Supreme Court's Committee on Alternative Business Structures...
California Law Schools Begin Spring Semester Remotely Due To Deadly Wildfires
These law schools are doing their best to keep students, faculty, and staff safe from harm. The post California Law Schools Begin Spring Semester Remotely Due To Deadly Wildfires appeared first on Above the Law.These law schools are doing their best to keep students,...
Statute of Limitations Shrivels $5M Jury Award to Less than $1M, 8th Circuit Rules
A jury awarded a $5 million verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Christopher Y. Meek, for nearly 40 years of inflated prices for Kansas City Life Insurance Co. However, under the statute of limitations, the payout was reduced to $908,000. Hi there.The email you...
Delia Salvatierra: Fighting for Immigration Policy Rooted in American Values
Delia Salvatierra: Fighting for Immigration Policy Rooted in American Values By Susan Cushing As the dawn of a new administration casts uncertainty on immigration law, enforcement and policy, Delia Salvatierra stands resolute, her purpose unwavering to aid immigrants....
A New AI-Powered Practice Management Platform With Flexible Deployment Options [Sponsored]
AllRize was launched in September 2024 to create new efficiencies while integrating with the Microsoft products you’re already using. Here’s why that’s important for your firm. The post A New AI-Powered Practice Management Platform With Flexible Deployment Options...
Agiloft Acquires Screens, AI Contract Review Technology Based On Expert-Built Playbooks
The contract lifecycle management company Agiloft today said it has acquired Screens, developer of a generative AI contract review and redlining product that uses expert-created and auto-generated playbooks to “screen” and redline contracts. “This strategic...
Read the Document: DOJ Releases Ex-Special Counsel’s Report Explaining Trump Prosecutions
The office of former Special Counsel Jack Smith concluded it had enough admissible evidence against President-elect Donald Trump to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial for Trump's alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Hi there.The...
AI, IP, And Your Healthcare: And You Thought The Doctor’s Exam Was Intrusive!
AI is the next big thing, and most developers want to protect those programs and systems. The answer is intellectual property protection and specifically patent protection. The post AI, IP, And Your Healthcare: And You Thought The Doctor’s Exam Was Intrusive! appeared...
Yale Law School Bars Students From Accessing Information About Abusive Judges
It appears YLS does not want students to access negative information about clerkships, fearing it might dissuade students from clerking for certain prestigious -- and abusive -- judges. The post Yale Law School Bars Students From Accessing Information About Abusive...
Exclusive: American Arbitration Association Partners with Clearbrief to Offer AI-Powered Legal Writing Tools To Its Panelists and Parties
The American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) and the legal technology company Clearbrief today announced a partnership by which AAA-ICDR will provide Clearbrief’s AI-powered writing and document analysis tools to its...
Morning Docket: 01.14.25
* Special counsel report on January 6 says that there was enough evidence to convict Trump... which the media are treating as a revelation but the DOJ sorta requires prosecutors come to that conclusion (right or wrong) before bringing charges. [CNN] * The crazy,...
Epiq Global Launches AI-Powered E-Discovery Platform and AI Research Lab
Epiq Global announced today the launch of Epiq AI Discovery Assistant, an artificial intelligence-powered platform that aims to automate significant portions of the document review process, along with the formation of Epiq AI Labs, a research initiative focused on...
Law Firms Grapple With Nonequity Partner Pay ‘Friction’
Pay for nonequity partners can approach or overlap with compensation of senior associates, counsel as well as some equity partners, firm leaders and consultants say. Pay for nonequity partners can approach or overlap with compensation of senior associates,...
Law Firms Groaning at the Need to Incorporate Generative AI into Cybersecurity
In a never-ending game of cat and mouse, cybersecurity companies are using AI to help combat the world’s increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. The post Law Firms Groaning at the Need to Incorporate Generative AI into Cybersecurity appeared first on Articles, Tips...
‘I’ve Seen Terrible Things’: Lawyer Predicts Spike in Hazing Suits
"This is a new low, a new level of outrage, and it makes me sick," said David Bianchi. "This is a new low, a new level of outrage, and it makes me sick," said David Bianchi.
SEC Ordered to Explain ‘How and When the Federal Securities Laws Apply to Digital Assets’
“A single sentence disagreeing with the main concerns of a rulemaking petition is conclusory and does not provide us with any assurance that the SEC considered Coinbase's workability objections, nor does it explain how it accounted for them, the Third Circuit...
Report: US Attorney E. Martin Estrada to Resign From California’s Central District
A former Munger, Tolles & Olson litigator, Estrada has served as the top federal prosecutor in the LA region since 2022. 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...
Steve Bannon Ordered Into Court for Questioning Over New Counsel
Bannon is set to head to trial on fraud charges in February, but has now retained Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins to represent him at trial and is seeking a brief adjournment. Bannon's trial has now been rescheduled at least three times. Bannon is set to head to...
The Gospel According to Paxton? AG Fights Religious Group Over Migrants
"If organizations know they can engage in this activity and the worst that's going to happen is that they get enjoined, nothing stops them from engaging in the activity in the first instance," Associate Deputy Attorney General Ryan Baasch argued for the...
South Carolina Lawyer Accused Of Recording Renters At His Rental Unit
Check your rental before you get too comfortable. The post South Carolina Lawyer Accused Of Recording Renters At His Rental Unit appeared first on Above the Law.Few things bring comfort when traveling like a safe place to stay. You check the amenities: the doors lock,...
Some Errors Are More Honest — See Also
Pretend Biglaw Is A 9-5 If You Want To: Who do Sullivan & Cromwell think they're fooling? Biglaw Is A Community: Firms work to help their colleagues cope with the LA wildfires. Show Me The Papertrail!: Who bought your favorite justice? Just ask ProPublica! Pardon...
On LawNext: Insights on Leadership and Innovation in Legal Education, with Anastasia Boyko
Anastasia Boyko likes to say that she’s Goldilocks-ed her way through her career. True, it’s been a varied career, as she’s tried out different roles, but it is a career that has taken her full circle, from Yale Law School, where she graduated, and then eventually...
Judge in NYC Mayor’s Public Corruption Case Has a Reminder for Advocates
Instead of considering whether local rules have been violated, Judge Dale Ho chose to remind lawyers in the contentious case of their professional obligations. Instead of considering whether local rules have been violated, Judge Dale Ho chose to remind lawyers...
It’s Up To Us, The Powerless
Only schlubs can speak the truth. The post It’s Up To Us, The Powerless appeared first on Above the Law.Only schlubs can speak the truth. The post It’s Up To Us, The Powerless appeared first on Above the Law.
It Really, *REALLY* Pays To Be Apple’s Top Lawyer
One of the highest paid GCs in the country. The post It Really, *REALLY* Pays To Be Apple’s Top Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to a...
Edison Hit With Lawsuits Over Devastating Eaton Fire in Los Angeles
Two lawsuits, filed on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, allege Edison's failure to maintain vegetation and de-energize transmission poles caused the Eaton fire in Los Angeles. Two lawsuits, filed on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, allege Edison's...
Judge Cannon Exercises Restraint By Slicing Special Counsel Baby In Half
So wise! The post Judge Cannon Exercises Restraint By Slicing Special Counsel Baby In Half appeared first on Above the Law.Aileen CannonJudge Aileen Cannon woke up this morning and decided that she’d be only half lawless. Which is an improvement on her prior batting...
Biglaw Partner Shares Heartbreaking Thoughts On Loss Of Her Home To California Wildfires
This lawyer is going through the worst experience right now, as are so many others in California. The post Biglaw Partner Shares Heartbreaking Thoughts On Loss Of Her Home To California Wildfires appeared first on Above the Law.This lawyer is going through the worst...
Arbitrators Under Fire for Allegedly Forcing Workers to ‘Stay or Pay’ Employers
"By continuing to administer arbitrations of 'stay or pay' provisions, however, the [American Arbitration Association] essentially facilitates indentured servitude and endangers its legitimacy as an impartial tribunal," the ACLU letter claimed. "By continuing to...
Plaintiff Narrowly Avoids Dismissal Over Lengthy Complaint Filed in Federal Court
“The content of the amended complaint from page 53 to page 71 is just concise and direct enough to avoid violating Rule 8, U.S. District Judge John A. Ross said. “The content of the amended complaint from page 53 to page 71 is just concise and direct enough to...
Goodwin to Launch Brussels Office With Quinn Emanuel Antitrust Partner
Quinn Emanuel also lost its Brussels managing partner to an antitrust boutique and appointed a new office managing partner in the city. Quinn Emanuel also lost its Brussels managing partner to an antitrust boutique and appointed a new office managing partner in...
Ordering Feuding Lawyers To Have Lunch Together… Totally Worked?
No problem is so big that a little BBQ can't fix it. The post Ordering Feuding Lawyers To Have Lunch Together… Totally Worked? appeared first on Above the Law.Chief Judge R. David Proctor of the Northern District of Alabama, go ahead and take your victory lap....
Sex, Lies, And Deepfakes: CES Panel Paints A Scary Portrait
Lack of trust has enormous implications for lawyers, judges, and the way we resolve disputes. The post Sex, Lies, And Deepfakes: CES Panel Paints A Scary Portrait appeared first on Above the Law.The 2025 CES trade show in Las Vegas. (Photo by Zhang Shuo/China News...
Some Los Angeles Law Schools Begin Spring Semester Remotely
UCLA and Pepperdine, both located just outside the perimeter of the Palisades fire, have moved classes online this week. UCLA and Pepperdine, both located just outside the perimeter of the Palisades fire, have moved classes online this week.
SCOTUS Leaves Untouched 2nd Circuit’s Revival of Binance Fraud Suit
The justices denied the petition for review without explanation, as is customary, declining to inquire further into Binance's arguments that purchases made over its platform are extraterritorial and beyond the scope of U.S. securities law. The justices denied...
Once the LA Fires Are Extinguished, Expect the Litigation to Unfold for Years
With the Los Angeles wildfires expected to cause billions of dollars in damages, insurance lawyers are keeping an eye on a probable surge in litigation, possible insurer exits and potential regulatory responses from the state. With the Los Angeles wildfires...
After Meta Ditches DEI, Civil Rights Chief Announces Exit
"I must acknowledge the complexity and challenges of our work. Building for everyone, listening to everyone, and meeting the needs and expectations of our global community is pretty much impossible," Roy Austin wrote on LinkedIn. "I must acknowledge the...
ProPublica Streamlines Finding Out Who Bought Your Favorite Supreme Court Justice!
Gotta love transparency in adjudicaton! The post ProPublica Streamlines Finding Out Who Bought Your Favorite Supreme Court Justice! appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images… with slight edit)The black robes of the Supreme Court justices have a...
Prosecutors Seek Jail Time For Oath Keepers General Counsel
January 6th is the gift that keeps on giving. The post Prosecutors Seek Jail Time For Oath Keepers General Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.January 6th is the gift that keeps on giving. The post Prosecutors Seek Jail Time For Oath Keepers General Counsel...
Biglaw Associates Are Still Collecting Cash Because Bonus Season Isn’t Over Yet
Where does your firm stand when it comes to bonuses? Get all the latest updates. The post Biglaw Associates Are Still Collecting Cash Because Bonus Season Isn’t Over Yet appeared first on Above the Law.Firm Date Matched Minimum Hours Payout Date MilbankClass of 2024:...
Attorney Sanctioned $9K for Revealing Nude Photos, Other Info in Court Filing
"These are serious breaches of privacy, and it frankly shocks the court that Mr. Kretchmar 'had either forgotten or never noticed that the 677 pages revealed anyone's' [personal identifying information] or nude photographs," U.S. District Judge Sara L. Ellis for the...
The Fifth-Year Dilemma: Do I Stay Or Do I Go (In-House)? [Sponsored]
How to make the right decision, and why there might be another way to shape a fulfilling legal career on your own terms. The post The Fifth-Year Dilemma: Do I Stay Or Do I Go (In-House)? appeared first on Above the Law.How to make the right decision, and why there...
California Biglaw Firms Rally To Support Colleagues, Communities Devastated By Wildfires
The law firms are doing their best to protect the health and safety of their employees. The post California Biglaw Firms Rally To Support Colleagues, Communities Devastated By Wildfires appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)Southern...
Typo More Honest About Sullivan & Cromwell’s Hours Than Intended
A real Freudian typo moment. The post Typo More Honest About Sullivan & Cromwell’s Hours Than Intended appeared first on Above the Law.A real Freudian typo moment. The post Typo More Honest About Sullivan & Cromwell’s Hours Than Intended appeared first on...
LA-Area Law Firms Offer Support as Region Reckons With Raging Wildfires
From pro bono work to emergency funds for staff, firms have been quick to offer help. 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...
Supreme Court Denies Oil Giants’ Appeal to End State Climate Suits
The Supreme Court turned away a pair of appeals from the oil and gas industry seeking to defeat a lawsuit from Hawaiian municipal authorities over the companies' alleged cover-up of their products' environmental effects. Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
HHS’ Proposed HIPAA Changes Are A Step In The Right Direction, But Some Providers May Struggle To Comply
HHS is proposing major changes to HIPAA for the first time in more than a decade, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity protocols for electronic health data. Healthcare cybersecurity leaders are mainly in favor of the proposal — though there are some concerns that...
Tracking Top Boutique Law Firms
Litigation powerhouses that used to fly under the radar are now front and center. The post Tracking Top Boutique Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.Boutique law firms are transforming the legal industry by prioritizing personalized client service and...
The Growing Antitrust Scrutiny of DraftKings and FanDuel
In a posted letter on X (Twitter), Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) have urged the respective heads of the U.S. federal antitrust agencies, that is, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to investigate DraftKings and...
Does Your Corporate Compliance Program Reasonably Prevent Fraud? New UK Guidance Demands It
This article first discusses the legal backdrop of the UK's new strict liability law and then summarizes what companies need to know about the new UK guidance, with particular emphasis on the areas where it expands on the ECCP. Hi there.The email you just...
Apple GC’s Compensation Flat Again in 2024, but She Might Snag No. 1 Spot on Top-Paid List Anyway
Kate Adams was the highest-paid U.S. legal chief in 2022 and the second-highest in 2023 and 2024. 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...
Morning Docket: 01.13.25
* Will the rest of the Big 4 follow KPMG's lead into legal services? [American Lawyer] * Associates getting squeezed by new firm hiring model. [ABA Journal] * TikTok warns of grave constitutional consequences if Supreme Court goes through with ban. [Reuters] * Rare...
Supreme Indifference? Justices Unfazed By TikTok’s Time Crunch
TikTok, the viral video-sharing app beloved by millions, will soon "go dark” if the Supreme Court does not act soon to block a law requiring it be sold by a Chinese parent company. The justices appeared in no rush to do so Friday. Hi there.The email you just...
Lawyers Share Concerns, Predictions Over How Bondi’s Loyalism to Trump May Impact DOJ
"I am worried that, given it's Bondi and Blanche and Sauer, all of them have been his personal lawyers,” noted a former federal judge. 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...
As Bonus Pools Expand, Challenges Grow in Partner Compensation
While partner bonuses remain a strong and flexible tool to reward lawyers, the more firms lean on them, the more likely it is they can cause confusion or dismay, some observers say. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Ethics Considerations of Using AI in Personal Injury Law
Michael McCready | Personal injury lawyers have eagerly embraced generative AI to improve client outcomes. The post Ethics Considerations of Using AI in Personal Injury Law appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Personal injury lawyers...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Collaboration Actually Makes the Job Fun,’ Says Zachary Lerner of Troutman Pepper Locke
"Collaboration is essential. Every successful practitioner is guilty at some point in their career of becoming a “silo on a project; this makes sense, as you don't get to be a partner at a law firm unless you are pretty darn good at something and, at one point or...
‘Tragedy of Unspeakable Proportions:’ Could Edison, DWP, Face Lawsuits Over LA Wildfires?
Lawyers are already getting calls from prospective clients and eyeing potential defendants in lawsuits that could come out of the Los Angeles wildfires, which JP Morgan has estimated could end up costing $50 billion in damages. Hi there.The email you just...
‘Tragedy of Unspeakable Proportions:’ Could Edison, DWP, Face Lawsuits Over LA Wildfires?
Lawyers are already getting calls from prospective clients and eyeing potential defendants in lawsuits that could come out of the Los Angeles wildfires, which JP Morgan has estimated could end up costing $50 billion in damages. Hi there.The email you just...