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Arizona Offers Alternate Path To Practice After Almost Passing Bar
Practice has many doors, Ed boys. The post Arizona Offers Alternate Path To Practice After Almost Passing Bar appeared first on Above the Law.One of the defensible justifications for having the bar exam is that it filters out the people who are not prepared to...
Rudy Giuliani Continues To Slosh Around In Bankruptcy
Is he trying to get a custodial sentence in Chapter 11? The post Rudy Giuliani Continues To Slosh Around In Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)Rudy Giuliani is publicly losing two battles this week: one with gravity, and...
Blue Screens Of Death, Mass Tech Outages Plague New York Court System
Nothing will make court employees crave the weekend more than a major tech disruption on a Friday. The post Blue Screens Of Death, Mass Tech Outages Plague New York Court System appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the...
Biglaw Firm’s 125-Year Time Capsule Contents Seems Ancient Mere 9 Years Later
Seward & Kissel prepared a time capsule in 2015 to be opened in 2140... It's already a glimpse at a long gone era. The post Biglaw Firm’s 125-Year Time Capsule Contents Seems Ancient Mere 9 Years Later appeared first on Above the Law.What was it like to be a...
The YSL RICO Case May Actually See Normalcy This Time
Hopes are tempered, but high! The post The YSL RICO Case May Actually See Normalcy This Time appeared first on Above the Law.Secret ex-partes with witnesses aside, Judge Glanville didn’t have a reputation for running the tightest ship. Tardiness became so regular that...
‘This Worries Me Gravely’: Regulators Struggle to Set Ground Rules for AI Decision-Making Tools
A debate that broke out this week at a meeting of California Privacy Protection Agency provides a window into the wide range of perspectives on what would be appropriate oversight and what would be overkill. Creating rules around how businesses can use...
With Uncertainty Over President Biden, Lawyers Field Client Questions Over Election
"Beyond just supporting the Republican convention, you're starting to see corporate America really sort of warm up to a potential Trump presidency," a political law attorney said. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
‘Casebook Study’: How a Group GC Transformed His Legal and Compliance Teams
In a conversation with Corporate Counsel, Simon Zinger, the group general counsel at Entain, shared his journey of overhauling Entain's compliance structure, the strategies that led to securing a full and unrestricted license in Nevada, and his vision for the...
Inside Track: ESG Movement Hits ‘Teenage Years,’ Testing Companies’ Resolve
"We've ended up with the worst of both worlds,' NYU Professor Alison Taylor told IR Magazine recently. "Companies treating this as PR and attention directed away from the political process by implying that these companies are solving problems they're not solving....
Live Nation’s CEO Avoids Deposition in Multidistrict Litigation
Michael Rapino isn't being deposed just because he's CEO of Live Nation; (Defendants) don't want to bother with the inconvenience of giving a deposition and Rapino wants to be free to travel, Astroworld Festival plaintiffs allege. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
John Morgan on Morgan & Morgan, Legal Marketing and What Comes Next
In a recent interview, John Morgan, founder of Morgan & Morgan, shared the personal tragedy that inspired his career, how the power of digital marketing helped his firm grow into the largest personal injury firm in the United States and what comes next as he...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘It Is Paramount to Know Your People,’ Says Catie Romanchek of Squire Patton Boggs
"To be an effective leader, it is paramount to know your people." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect...
Judge Claps Back at Yahoo Lead Counsel for ‘Very Unreasonable’ Fee Dispute
'Can you point to a single case in the history of litigation where a judge awarded class counsel a multiplier on work performed by other lawyers?' U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria asked lead counsel John Yanchunis at a Thursday hearing. A federal judge...
Global Tech Outage Affects NY Court System Statewide Early Friday
Many staff arrived at work to find their desktops inoperative, a source said. An Office of Court Administration spokesperson said there were no significant disruptions to in-person, courthouse operations so far. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
Microsoft Bookings: Transform the Way You Schedule Client Consultations
Danielle DavisRoe | Think of Microsoft Bookings as your personal scheduling assistant. Here's how to set it up. The post Microsoft Bookings: Transform the Way You Schedule Client Consultations appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Let’s...
Attorney Hauled Into Case After Outfit Snagged Filing From Another Case And Never Bothered To Change Signature
Pro bono organization lifted from public filings... and accidentally dragged an attorney in for the ride. The post Attorney Hauled Into Case After Outfit Snagged Filing From Another Case And Never Bothered To Change Signature appeared first on Above the Law.Weird...
Ye’s Inspiration Looks A Little Too Much Like Theft
Let's have a suit for the douchebags! The post Ye’s Inspiration Looks A Little Too Much Like Theft appeared first on Above the Law.College Dropout. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Yeezus. Kanye West’s albums have been expert classes in creatively sampling prior...
The Top Mergers & Acquisitions Biglaw Firm
The firm is an M&A mainstay. The post The Top Mergers & Acquisitions Biglaw Firm 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...
Thanks To Our Fantastic Advertisers
It's great working with you! The post Thanks To Our Fantastic Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.Thanks To Our Fantastic Advertisers - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:Aon CosmoLex...
Leaving Has Its Costs — See Also
Kirkland Is Keeping Its Top Talent With Vinegar: That's a lot of cash to leave behind. Show Me The Echo Chambers!: See the schools with the most Conservative and Liberal student bodies. Some Things Should Stay In The Court Room: Live streaming traffic court? Fine....
Debevoise, Cleary Expand San Francisco Space, Seeing Opportunity in City Resurgence
The New York firms are betting that the tech industry, and the talent necessary to work its matters, are bouncing back in San Francisco. New York law firms Debevoise & Plimpton and Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton see opportunity in San Francisco,...
The Law Firm Disrupted: A New Opportunity isn’t a Betrayal
Punitive measures for departing partners are on the rise. Punitive measures for departing partners are on the rise.
‘Chevron’ Deference’s Demise Likely Emboldens EPA’s Opponents, Environmental Law Experts Say
The Environmental Protection Agency will "face a much more skeptical federal judiciary," said Robert Glicksman, a George Washington University law professor. The Environmental Protection Agency will "face a much more skeptical federal judiciary," said Robert...
Two Circuit Judges Show Glimmer of Hope for Administration in States’ Title IX Regulation Challenges
"The Sixth Circuit has telegraphed that the expansion of Bostock v. Clayton County's definition of sex discrimination into other areas, including Title IX, is likely dead on arrival or at least in for a substantial uphill battle," Patricia Hamill, a member and...
8th Circuit Revives Homeowner’s Coverage Dispute Against Nationwide Following ‘Public Auction’ Confusion
The Eighth Circuit considered whether Nationwide met its burden to show that an ordinary person would understand that a post third sale offering of a tax-delinquent house is a public auction. The Eighth Circuit considered whether Nationwide met its burden to...
Judge Tosses Most of Landmark SEC Suit Alleging SolarWinds and Its Security Chief Hid Cyber Vulnerabilities
But Judge Paul Engelmayer's ruling did not challenge the SEC's decision to include Chief Information Security Officer Tim Brown as a defendant—a decision that has rattled the cybersecurity industry. But Judge Paul Engelmayer's ruling did not challenge the SEC's...
Ex-CEO Faces SEC Complaint in Alleged Scheme to Take Over Trump Media
The SEC seeks disgorgement of any alleged "ill-gotten gains" from Miami businessman Patrick Orlando and civil penalties on allegations he gave false statements concealing a plot to acquire Trump Media. The SEC seeks disgorgement of any alleged "ill-gotten gains"...
Chancery Signals Overbroad Anticompetitive Agreements Won’t Cut It—Again
The ruling represents an exception from the court's customary pro-contract mentality. The ruling represents an exception from the court's customary pro-contract mentality.
‘An Entrepreneur and a Visionary’: US Judge Sentences Ex-Crypto Exchange Founder to Time Served
The judge explained that under the American Bar Association's "shadow guidelines"—an alternative the United States Sentencing Commission's sentencing guidelines—he felt that Anatoly Legkodymov had already served a sentence in that range during pre-trial...
A Change Is Coming to the Bar Exam—And Some Lawyers Are Skeptical
"One important consideration was addressing the subjects Florida attorneys have identified as necessary for entry-level attorneys to know," Bar Examiners said. "One important consideration was addressing the subjects Florida attorneys have identified as...
NY Family and Civil Courts to Add 28 Judges Under Bill Signed Into Law
The reinforcements are expected to ease a crisis of thousands of backlogged cases. The reinforcements are expected to ease a crisis of thousands of backlogged cases.
Morning Docket: 07.18.24
* Have Biglaw firms become vengeful? [Law.com International] * Delaware rushes corporate law changes following chancery decision. [Law360] * J.D. Vance and Vivek Ramaswamy bonded over the Bengals. No one bonds over the Bungles. These are some sick freaks. [Cincinnati...
Finance Bonus/Compensation Watch ’24: Goldman Sachs
As hard as David Solomon tried to stop it, the good times are here again for the chosen few. The post Finance Bonus/Compensation Watch ’24: Goldman Sachs appeared first on Above the Law.As hard as David Solomon tried to stop it, the good times are here again for the...
The Law Schools With The Most Conservative And Liberal Students (2024)
Which law schools do you think came out on top of these lists? The post The Law Schools With The Most Conservative And Liberal Students (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by JIM WATSON and SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)The country has never been more...
Rocket Matter Unveils The Next Generation Of Its Law Practice Management Platform
A 'reimagined' version of the product emphasizes flexibility and customization to meet the varying needs of different law firms and different practice areas. The post Rocket Matter Unveils The Next Generation Of Its Law Practice Management Platform appeared first on...
Judge Livestreamed Child Sex Abuse Case Without Telling Anyone For America’s Most Problematic Home Videos
Cameras in the courtroom are one thing. Spycams in the courtroom on the other hand... The post Judge Livestreamed Child Sex Abuse Case Without Telling Anyone For America’s Most Problematic Home Videos appeared first on Above the Law.Prosecutors have now dropped...
The Most Searched For Client Service ‘All-Stars’ By Name (2024)
What did your top lawyers do that made in-house clients search for them over and over again? The post The Most Searched For Client Service ‘All-Stars’ By Name (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Stephanie L. Adler-Paindiris: Principal, Jackson LewisJames F....
Troutman Pepper and Locke Lorde Push Back Merger Date
Slow motion is better than no motion. The post Troutman Pepper and Locke Lorde Push Back Merger Date appeared first on Above the Law.Been keeping the formation of that ~$1.6B revenue in 2023 firm on your radar? The good news is that Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord...
Kirkland Decides To Play Hard Ball With Departing Partners
Wanna leave Kirkland? Not so fast. The post Kirkland Decides To Play Hard Ball With Departing Partners appeared first on Above the Law.The lateral partner market is heating up. We know that more and more firms are changing their partnership rules to create flexibility...
Bustling Boutique Firm Promises To Keep Associates From Burning Out By Offering Low Hours, Big Bonuses
This firm has the right idea when it comes to keeping associates happy -- and it's all about sustainability. The post Bustling Boutique Firm Promises To Keep Associates From Burning Out By Offering Low Hours, Big Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note:...
Prosecutor In Hot Water After Allegedly Altering Evidence In Cases Against Anti-Trump Protestors
Not a great look for the prosecutor. The post Prosecutor In Hot Water After Allegedly Altering Evidence In Cases Against Anti-Trump Protestors appeared first on Above the Law.Anti-Trump protests on January 20, 2017. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)A lot of...
Staying Nimble and Embracing Values Are Essential for Mid-Size Law Firms’ Survival
In the ever-evolving legal landscape, mid-size law firms find themselves at a critical juncture. Seismic shifts, accelerated by the pandemic, have reshaped the very fabric of our industry. Now, more than ever, agility, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to meeting...
Lawyers: Working Smart Just Got Easier (Oh No!)
Marc Lauritsen | We've been “blessed” with a deluge of new tools that make working smart radically easier. How can that not be good news? The post Lawyers: Working Smart Just Got Easier (Oh No!) appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Law...
So, About That New YSL RICO Judge…
Let's see how long this one sticks. The post So, About That New YSL RICO Judge… appeared first on Above the Law.Yeah, she wants nothing to do with the case. Glanville shenanigans aside, the case has been so full of nonsense you could make an easy compilation of all...
Judges Behaving Badly
They're not sending their best. The post Judges Behaving Badly appeared first on Above the Law.The Department of Justice has appointed special counsel to investigate politically charged cases for over a century. But Judge Aileen Cannon decided she has found a nugget...
Which Biglaw Firm Is A Banner Sponsor Of The Republican National Convention?
It might not be the firm you suspect! The post Which Biglaw Firm Is A Banner Sponsor Of The Republican National Convention? appeared first on Above the Law.The Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee. A week for fun, friends, and what one executive of...
J.D. Vance Described As ‘Editor Of The Yale Law Journal’… Which Seems A Tad Misleading
Law school graduates understand how journals work, but most people will be duped. The post J.D. Vance Described As ‘Editor Of The Yale Law Journal’… Which Seems A Tad Misleading appeared first on Above the Law.JD Vance (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)Republicans...
Sure, Federal Judges *Can* Hire Clerks With A History Of Problematic Behavior, But Maybe They Shouldn’t?
The federal judiciary could adopt the Clanton Rule. The post Sure, Federal Judges *Can* Hire Clerks With A History Of Problematic Behavior, But Maybe They Shouldn’t? appeared first on Above the Law.When a rule is named after you — even just colloquially — it’s either...
Rudy Stumbles Back Into Bankruptcy
This idiot could f— up a wet dream! The post Rudy Stumbles Back Into Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)Rudy Giuliani is falling on his ass, and not just at the RNC. The man has actually managed to get his bankruptcy case...
J.D. Vance Gets Dragged Once Again By Conservative Colleague Following His Selection As Trump’s VP
Mitt Romney said these words about J.D. Vance last year, but they still hold true today given the would-be VP's 'MAGA makeover.' The post J.D. Vance Gets Dragged Once Again By Conservative Colleague Following His Selection As Trump’s VP appeared first on Above the...
The Thrill Of IP: Reflections And Future Challenges
Our role as IP professionals is pivotal in driving technological evolution and safeguarding creative endeavors. The post The Thrill Of IP: Reflections And Future Challenges appeared first on Above the Law.Imagine stepping into a room filled with the most brilliant...
Biglaw Definitely Hasn’t Fixed Its Bias Problem
Getting real about diversity in Biglaw. The post Biglaw Definitely Hasn’t Fixed Its Bias Problem appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According a survey of underrepresented attorneys at Biglaw firms in...
People Magazine May Want To Recalibrate Their Criteria — See Also
Former Most Eligible Bachelor Headed To Jail: He was convicted of aggravated rape and burglary. Beards Don't Cover All Faults: JD Vance's resume blemishes are getting aired out. Better Late Than Never?: Biden thinks about curbing judicial power. Not sure if it'll make...
New Kirkland Policy for Withholding Pay of Departing Partners Creates ‘Pain Point’ for Laterals
Withholding equity partner compensation comes with risks to a firm's culture, although the practice isn't new in Big Law, recruiters say. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
FTC Oversight of Franchisors Should Be on Case-by-Case Basis, Franchise Lawyers Say
"The concern with the broad brush is putting the entire industry in one basket when there might be some isolated issues," said Earsa Jackson, a member at Clark Hill. The Federal Trade Commission’s comprehensive approach to address concerns about franchisors...
Trump Organization’s Independent Monitor Recommends Continued Oversight
Ret. judge and Bracewell partner Barbara Jones recommended that her team continue to oversee the Trump Organization's progress as it implements checks and balances regarding financial disclosure to third parties. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
Troutman Pepper, Locke Lord Aim to Wrap Merger by End of Year
While the firms had hoped to hold partnership votes in July for an October merger, sources said, the plan is now to formalize the combination before the start of 2025. Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders’ merger with Locke Lord is looking to wrap up by the end of...
Massive AT&T Data Breach Gives Rise to Crop of Class Action Suits
"[H]ackers can now see what banks customers are in regular contact with and send a more effective phishing attempt posing as that bank or as some other regular contact of the impacted customers," the suit said. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will...
Attorneys Battle PPP Loan-Forgiveness Woes for Hotel Clients
"We just want what everyone else has gotten," said co-counsel for the hotel groups in the multidistrict litigation. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
DC Circuit Nixes $120M Damages Award in Deadly Foreign Contract Dispute
"The court properly recognized that the Republic of Iraq and its Ministry of Defense are immune from suit in this country because this contract had nothing to do with the United States," Boaz S. Morag of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton said of the D.C. Circuit's...
NY Real Estate Firm Facing Litigation After Alleged $25 Million Loan Breach
Plaintiffs are represented by a team from Holland & Knight. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for...
TikTok Owner ByteDance Loses Legal Challenge Against the EU DMA
The decision marks the first legal test for the EU's stringent new digital competition rulebook. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the...
‘This Is the Time for Millennials’: Dollar General Settles EEOC Suit Alleging Regional Director Dissed Older Managers
The cost is small compared with the $12 million deal the retailer struck recently to resolve allegations of safety violations at its stores. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
Morning Docket: 07.17.24
* Biden set to propose Supreme Court term limits. He's getting some flack for this from all sides, but it's incredibly popular with actual voters. [Bloomberg Law News] * Explaining why JD Vance is all Yale Law School's fault. [NY Times] * Elon Musk says he's moving...
Craig Wright Is Not Satoshi Nakamoto, Which Judge Is Pretty Sure Makes Him A Perjurer
Mr. Justice Mellor finally gets around to suggesting that prosecutors look into the alleged Australian fabulist. The post Craig Wright Is Not Satoshi Nakamoto, Which Judge Is Pretty Sure Makes Him A Perjurer appeared first on Above the Law.Mr. Justice Mellor finally...
Attorney Once Named One Of People Magazine’s Most Eligible Bachelors Headed To Jail
The attorney was convicted of aggravated rape and burglary. The post Attorney Once Named One Of People Magazine’s Most Eligible Bachelors Headed To Jail appeared first on Above the Law.Gary Zerola (Image via YouTube)Boston attorney Gary Zerola has a long history of...
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How Thomson Reuters’ CoCounsel Battles The ‘1,000 Papercuts’ Of Legal Work [Sponsored]
This tool’s designers were fans of AI ‘before it was cool.’ Here’s how their landmark creation can transform your day-to-day. The post How Thomson Reuters’ CoCounsel Battles The ‘1,000 Papercuts’ Of Legal Work appeared first on Above the Law.It can seem like new AI...
Solos And Small Firm Lawyers: How Much Do You Make?
Take our anonymous survey and we’ll share the results in an upcoming report. The post Solos And Small Firm Lawyers: How Much Do You Make? appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Compensation in the world of small law is both less standardized and less...
Biden Considers Supreme Court Term Limits Roughly 3 Years Too Late
The Supreme Court is deeply unpopular. The concept of term limits is broadly popular. Joe Biden seems to have figured out that math. The post Biden Considers Supreme Court Term Limits Roughly 3 Years Too Late appeared first on Above the Law.(Photographer: Samuel...
Quinn Emanuel Gets Scraped Off Twitter Matter
These firms ain't loyal. The post Quinn Emanuel Gets Scraped Off Twitter Matter appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Quinn Emanuel has a history of representing Elon Musk and his business ventures in court. Quinn planned to represent X Corp in a lawsuit...
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Rise Above Redlines: How AI Is Setting A New Benchmark For Contracting [Sponsored]
Our friends at LegalOn share how AI can solve the work of contract review, and more. The post Rise Above Redlines: How AI Is Setting A New Benchmark For Contracting appeared first on Above the Law.Legal professionals spend much of their time reviewing and managing...
The Best Law Schools In America For Career Prospects (2024)
Most people attend law school to obtain jobs as lawyers. Which schools are the best for this? The post The Best Law Schools In America For Career Prospects (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.‘Yessssss, we got jobs as lawyers!’The Princeton Review recently released...
Missouri Appellate Court Reverses $7.7M Jury Verdict Against Stanley Over Opposing Counsel’s ‘Billion-Dollar Company’ References
"It has been long established in Missouri jurisprudence that references to the size, wealth, and corporate status of a party during trial are improper when intended to arouse prejudice and not within the scope of legitimate argument," Eastern District of Missouri...
Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners
This article explores the issues associated with trademark protection in blockchain domain names and examines new steps and policies that blockchain domain registrars should implement to safeguard brand owners. Blockchain technology has revolutionized numerous...
How I Made Partner: ‘Find Work That Energizes You and That You’re Passionate About,’ Says Sam Jockel of Alston & Bird
"This is cliché, but find work that energizes you and that you're passionate about. For a junior associate, this requires taking control (to the extent you can) over what practice group you're initially placed in." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Tom Girardi’s Lawyers Want Criminal Trial Moved to October, Judge Asks: Should Roundup Settlement Program Continue?
Federal public defenders for Tom Girardi have asked to delay next month's criminal trial, alleging that prosecutors "affirmatively misled" them about the scope of the case Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
18 States Have Passed Privacy Laws: Law Firms Tighten Cybersecurity
“Battening down the hatches” has taken on a new impetus as state after state has passed privacy law requirements. The post 18 States Have Passed Privacy Laws: Law Firms Tighten Cybersecurity appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.The...
Shook Hardy, Seeking ‘Critical Mass’ in LA, Adds Trial Lawyers From K&L Gates
"To really have a presence in the Los Angeles market and be a litigation powerhouse, I think you need about 45 to 50 lawyers," said Shook Hardy's Los Angeles office managing partner Michael Mallow. After growing from five to 27 lawyers over the last five years...
Kirkland Renews $50K Referral Bonuses as Associate Demand Ramps Up
Other firms may follow suit and give out referral bonuses soon, if they are not already, according to some legal recruiters and consultants. Kirkland & Ellis’ move to renew its $50,000 associate referral bonuses underlines the heightened demand for talent...
Dealing With Collective Trauma
Since the events of July 13, I've felt depressed, helpless, angry, anxious, and many other emotions that go along with traumatic events. It's OK to feel those things. The post Dealing With Collective Trauma appeared first on Above the Law. Brian Cuban(@bcuban) is The...
JD Vance’s Yale Law School Classmates Trying To Derail His Political Career
It's not flattering to the GOP pick for Vice President. The post JD Vance’s Yale Law School Classmates Trying To Derail His Political Career appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Sigh. So Yale Law School’s own J.D. Vance was selected...
Usha Vance Leaves Prestigious Biglaw Firm After Her Husband Is Chosen As Trump’s VP
Like Doug Emhoff before her, another VP pick's spouse has left Biglaw thanks to politics. The post Usha Vance Leaves Prestigious Biglaw Firm After Her Husband Is Chosen As Trump’s VP appeared first on Above the Law.Sen. J.D. Vance and his wife Usha Chilukuri Vance...
From Gold Bars To Behind Bars: The Bob Menendez Story
Next week on Lifetime Movies! The post From Gold Bars To Behind Bars: The Bob Menendez Story appeared first on Above the Law.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)This afternoon, a jury in Manhattan found New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez guilty of 16 counts including bribery,...
Kirkland Giving Associates $50K For Successful Referrals
The firm is looking for some good associates. The post Kirkland Giving Associates $50K For Successful Referrals appeared first on Above the Law.The Biglaw lateral market is always competitive. Now the world’s richest law firm — Kirkland & Ellis — is extending...
The Best Professors In Law School
The law school was also singled out for giving students the best classroom experience. The post The Best Professors In Law School appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to the Princeton Review’s 2024...
Double-Check To Make Sure Your Judge Isn’t One Half Of A Power Couple
Judges that decline to inform parties of their conflicting interests, even potential ones, preclude litigants from making informed decisions. The post Double-Check To Make Sure Your Judge Isn’t One Half Of A Power Couple appeared first on Above the Law.Going to have...
Three Cheers For Angry Jerks! — See Also
Yalies Have Some Choice Words For JD Vance: Not much love for "American Hitler's" VP. Not All Word Of Mouth Is Bad!: Kirkland has some nice payouts for referrals. Adios, Glanville: There's a new judge presiding over Young Thug's case. There's Hope For The Math...
Philadelphia on Track for Record Year of High-Dollar Verdicts
Court data shows that by the halfway mark of 2024, Philadelphia saw nearly as many eight-plus-figure civil jury verdicts as it did in the entirety of 2023. That statistic is especially striking considering 2023 had already marked a high point for awards exceeding $10...
Genetic Testing Firm 23andMe Settles Data Breach Lawsuits
Lawyers told U.S. District Judge Edward Chen on Tuesday that they accepted a mediator's proposal to settle dozens of data breach lawsuits against 23andMe. 23andMe has reached a settlement in principle of class actions brought over last year’s data breach,...
Outgoing ACLU Legal Director David Cole Reflects on Wins, Losses in Trump Era
"We definitely disagree with the NRA on most everything. But we agree that they have the same First Amendment rights as we do or as anyone else does," David Cole said. After nearly eight years as the American Civil Liberties Union’s national legal director,...
NY Court System to Appeal Decision That Reduces Chief Judge’s Appointing Authority in Surrogate Courts
The association for New York surrogates and OCA have long disagreed about which entity is entitled to appoint chief clerks and, in counties such as Erie County with at least 500,000 population , a deputy chief clerk. Surrogate court judges in New York have sole...
Some Think New Jersey Could Be a Hub for International Dispute Resolution
International trade is exploding, but American businesses doing business in other countries can still struggle to resolve disputes and enforce judgments. After years in the planning stage, an organization offering arbitration and mediation of cross-border...
JD Vance Has a History With Biden’s Judicial Nominee for Northern District of Illinois
The senator's objection to April Perry's nomination as US attorney--based on "weaponization" of the DOJ--may have unintentionally strengthened the White House's hand. U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, named Monday as the GOP’s vice presidential candidate, may have...
Booted by Whirlpool in March, Ava Harter Takes Legal Reins of Semiconductor Company on the Rise
Harter's Whirlpool severance agreement bars her from working in the appliance industry for two years. So she's headed to Lam Research, a maker of tools used in making computer chips, as the AI boom gives that industry an unprecedented boost. Ava Harter has made...
Class Action Suit: Amazon’s HR App Doesn’t Accommodate Employees’ Disabilities
The app allegedly routinely turns down requests for disability accommodation, the lawsuit claims. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the...
Ex-Reed Smith Partner Gets Candid About the Back End of Legal Careers
In a conversation about his new book, Douglas Wood pushes firms to help support aging attorneys as they come to "embrace irrelevancy." Douglas Wood, a now-retired media and advertising partner at Reed Smith, wants Big Law lawyers—with help from their firms—to be...
Federal Judge Awards $880K Against Cook County Jail in Inmate Wrongful-Death Suit
In determining how much to allot to the inmate's parents, the court examined the close relationships between the parties, awarding $791,007.50 to his mother, $87,889.72 to his father, and the remainder between two siblings. A federal judge in Illinois approved a...
What Does the Path Forward for Stalled 3rd Circuit Nominee Adeel Mangi Look Like?
Some court watchers say Senate Democratic leaders could schedule a vote around possible Republican absences to achieve Adeel Mangi's confirmation. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
Morning Docket: 07.16.24
* Firms get creative when it comes to lateral pay. [American Lawyer] * JD Vance's wife leaves Munger Tolles. [Law360] * Judiciary considering new ethical rules covering clerk hiring. Circuit judges prepared to tell them to get bent like they do with all other national...
Digital Health’s Funding Rebound Is Going Well, Market Research Shows
The digital health fundraising market seems to be truly normalizing following the highs and lows of the pandemic, according to market research. During the first half of this year, U.S. digital health startups raked in $5.7 billion across 266 deals. The post Digital...