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Legal Tech Rundown: StructureFlow and Haloo Fundraising, Richard Susskind’s New Role, and More
An update on the legal tech market's past week, from product launches to new partnerships. 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...
Maker of ‘Blitz Win Cash’ App Sued by Skillz, King and Spalding for Alleged Mobile Gaming Fraud
The complaint, filed Monday by King & Spalding, alleges that Voodoo and co-defendants Esport Newco SAS and Esport Newco US Corp. falsely market their games as "fair" and "skills-based" to players, despite using an algorithm to rig tournament outcomes. Hi...
Maker of ‘Blitz Win Cash’ App Sued by King & Spalding Client Skillz for Alleged Mobile Gaming Fraud
The complaint, filed Monday by King & Spalding, alleges that Voodoo and co-defendants Esport Newco SAS and Esport Newco US Corp. falsely market their games as "fair" and "skills-based" to players, despite using an algorithm to rig tournament outcomes. Hi...
Wow, That’s A Lot Of Money! M&A Or NBA?
Comparible pay, much easier on the knees! The post Wow, That’s A Lot Of Money! M&A Or NBA? appeared first on Above the Law.Lawyers know that some of their colleagues are raking in the big bucks. Partners in high demand are looking at compensation deals upwards of...
Supreme Court Goes Out In Blaze Of Mendacity
Textualism and Originalism evaporate in face of partisan objectives. The post Supreme Court Goes Out In Blaze Of Mendacity appeared first on Above the Law.(Photographer: Samuel Corum/Bloomberg)The Supreme Court closed out its season, sidestepping text, precedent, and...
The Top Biglaw Firms In Boston (2025)
Say hello to the most prestigious law firms in Boston. The post The Top Biglaw Firms In Boston (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images)Boston is brimming with business opportunities, which is just one of the reasons that Biglaw firms...
Enhancing Communication And Coordination Between In-House Counsel And The Procurement Team: A Key To Successful Procurement Processes
This relationship is particularly important when managing and mitigating risks associated with contract negotiations, The post Enhancing Communication And Coordination Between In-House Counsel And The Procurement Team: A Key To Successful Procurement Processes...
Missouri AG Demands SCOTUS Steal NY Judge’s Gavel In Trump Case
Things can always get dumber. And probably will. The post Missouri AG Demands SCOTUS Steal NY Judge’s Gavel In Trump Case appeared first on Above the Law.(Photographer: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Missouri Attorney General Andy Bailey...
Juries Keep Awarding Ex-Hedge Fund Marketing Chief Unreasonable Bonuses
Judge Lewis Liman may think there may not be enough evidence to support seven figures, but these panels of Youngjoo Rhee’s peers disagree. The post Juries Keep Awarding Ex-Hedge Fund Marketing Chief Unreasonable Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.Judge Lewis...
Media Companies Sure Know How To Pay Their In-House Legal Talent
Media law is profitable -- if you're at the top. The post Media Companies Sure Know How To Pay Their In-House Legal Talent appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to reporting by Bloomberg Law, which...
Wishing A Happy 4th To Our Advertisers
We love working with you. The post Wishing A Happy 4th To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.Wishing A Happy 4th To Our Advertisers - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:African...
‘It Depends’ Was The Right Answer All Along — See Also
Alito Is Willing To Be Undisciplined If It Gets Him There: Daphne Keller catches Supreme Court justice in a "This you?". It'll Happen When We Get To It: And that day may never come. Lawyers Really Are Balling: So much money, athletes should be jealous. I'm Big In...
Texas Federal Judge Blocks Implementation of FTC’s Ban on Noncompetes
U.S. District Judge Ada Brown called the Federal Trade Commission Act a "housekeeping" statute that does not give the FTC "substantive" rulemaking authority. A Texas federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s implementation of its rule...
Court Grants Injunction Against LNG Export Ban
In granting the injunction, the judge cited a threat of impending harm and a likelihood of success on the merits. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...
Menendez Declines to Testify, Rests Defense Case in Bribery and Extortion Trial
Menendez told U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein of the Southern District of New York that he discussed the issue "at length" with his attorneys, Paul Hastings partners Adam Fee and Avi Weitzman, before making his decision. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Novo Nordisk Seeks Patent Litigation Barrier to Ozempic Generic
The Ozempic manufacturer, represented in both cases by Fenwick & West, filed one complaint on Wednesday in the District of Delaware, then filed a nearly identical one in the Northern District of West Virginia. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
Martin Shkreli Slapped With Trade Secret Misappropriation Lawsuit for Livestreaming Wu-Tang’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Shaolin’ Album
The infamous 'Pharma Bro' was forced to forfeit the only copy of the album upon his 2017 conviction, but retained digital copies, which he later publicly disseminated, allegedly diminishing the value of the album for its new owners, PleasrDAO. Martin...
Lukoil Pan Americas Sues Investment Firm Over Alleged $18 Million Breach
The plaintiff, a subsidiary of the Russian oil and gas company Lukoil, is represented by Baker McKenzie. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty...
Biden Names Pa. State Trial Judge to Serve on Eastern District of Pa. Bench
Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge Gail A. Weilheimer has presided over a number of trials, including a jury's $4.7 million medical malpractice verdict award in 2019. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
Upcoming Phila. Roundup Trial Canceled After Judge Knocks Out Most of Plaintiffs’ Claims
Kline & Specter's Thomas Kline said the decision to drop the remaining count was not a surrender. Rather, he said, it was a step toward bringing the case back before a jury. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
The Week in Data: 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 2024 Diversity Scorecard and law schools that provide the greatest return on investment. Sometimes, it’s best to go by the numbers. Each week, Law.com is telling critical...
Hidden Costs of Unlimited Care? Why No-Fault Insurance Contracts Should Include Attendant Care Limits
In Smejkal v Beck, ___NW2d___; 2024 Mich. App. LEXIS 3019, (Ct App, Apr. 18, 2024), Terry Smejkal renewed his automobile insurance policy with Home-Owners Insurance Company on August 11, 2020, with the policy effective from September 16, 2020, through March 16, 2021....
7 Ways Companies and Content Creators Can Navigate Copyright Law for a Successful Partnership
Companies often partner with influencers to market their products, hoping to tap into the influencer's devoted audience. Likewise, influencers create certain content to secure brand deals and attract advertisers. However, this relationship can be fraught with legal...
Morning Docket: 07.03.24
* Rudy's disbarment put in perspective. [Vanity Fair] * Data breach reveals federal judge signed up for a foreign spy service. Totally normal behavior. [Reason] * Biglaw closing offices in China makes sense, but Chicago? [Law.com International] * Meanwhile, Armstrong...
Justice Alito’s Views On Social Media And The First Amendment Seem To Shift Depending On Who He Wants To Win
From the which-way-the-wind-blows dept. The post Justice Alito’s Views On Social Media And The First Amendment Seem To Shift Depending On Who He Wants To Win appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)The Supreme Court’s opinions in the...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out...
Trump Sentencing Postponed To September. Or Never.
Happy July 4th! The post Trump Sentencing Postponed To September. Or Never. appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)SCOTUS’s plan to ratfuck all the Trump prosecutions at once is already coming to fruition, as his sentencing in the...
Real Estate, Tech Investments Drive Borrowing Across Am Law 200
Over 71% of firms reporting to The American Lawyer that they maintained debt last year were in the Second Hundred, but some Am Law 100 firms also have spending needs that have them turning to credit. At least one quarter the of law firms across the Am Law 200...
Rudy Giuliani Enters Chapter 7, Exits The Practice Of Law
Circus clowns have more dignity. The post Rudy Giuliani Enters Chapter 7, Exits The Practice Of Law appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)Rudy Giuliani is having a rough day. Not as rough a day as the Republic, but, at least we can take...
All The Times Republican Supreme Court Justices Lied About Presidential Immunity Under Oath
A review of three GOP Supreme Court nominees testifying under oath that they don't think presidents can have the sort of immunity they invented yesterday. The post All The Times Republican Supreme Court Justices Lied About Presidential Immunity Under Oath appeared...
The Top Biglaw Firms In Texas (2025)
Yeehaw! Check out the most prestigious firms in Texas. The post The Top Biglaw Firms In Texas (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the job opportunities for lawyers who are looking to work in the region’s thriving energy and...
Cyberinsurance Bedevils Law Firms
While most lawyers now recognize the need for a cyberinsurance policy, they frequently find themselves balancing the risk of a breach against the cost of the policy. The post Cyberinsurance Bedevils Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: This is the...
People Are Scrambling To Understand Presidential Immunity, So Many Of The Opinions Are Cracked
Seems like everyone is a constitutional scholar nowadays. The post People Are Scrambling To Understand Presidential Immunity, So Many Of The Opinions Are Cracked appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Staci Zaretsky)The majority’s opinion in Trump v. US left me...
Trump Demands NY Verdict Be Overturned Because IMMUNITY
Luckily, yesterday's motion was a model of clarity, so this should be resolved in a jiffy. LOL. The post Trump Demands NY Verdict Be Overturned Because IMMUNITY appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Yuki Iwamura-Pool/Getty Images)SCOTUS’s immunity ruling is...
Is The Partner Compensation System Killing Mental Health In Biglaw?
Things need to change in Biglaw -- fast -- to save mental health for attorneys. The post Is The Partner Compensation System Killing Mental Health In Biglaw? appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.Eat what you kill...
Language Matters With AI And The Law
Bad phrasing and imprecise word choices can lead to faulty output when it comes to GenAI. The post Language Matters With AI And The Law appeared first on Above the Law.Image courtesy of NetDocuments.“You can’t put too much water in a nuclear reactor.”That was the...
Impeaching The Conservatives On The Supreme Court?
They *are* doing their jobs particularly poorly. The post Impeaching The Conservatives On The Supreme Court? appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Which House of Representatives member announced on X...
Now That’s What I Call Work Ethic! — See Also
When Do They Sleep?: This Sullivan & Cromwell partner's billables are double take worthy. Why Do They Say These Things Out Loud?: People have a lot to say about Presidential Immunity. Not all of it is smart. How Many Times Did They Lie?: We ran the numbers on some...
‘Illegal Profit’?: Ex-Basketball Players’ Antitrust Class Action Against NCAA Seeks Compensation for Name, Image, Likeness
The lawsuit accuses the NCAA of using its alleged "monopoly power to pay nothing to the people whose names, images, and likenesses it uses without their consent in support of its multibillion-dollar enterprise." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
Texas Litigation Firm Thompson Coe Launches NYC, Honolulu Offices
The Dallas-based litigation firm, which has focused its practice on the Southwest, Southeast and Midwest, is expanding significantly to the east and west with the new offices. Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, a litigation firm founded in Dallas, has opened...
Litigation Surge: Big Pharma Sues 5 States Over Drug Discounts
Further, the court said, "states have begun to impose explicitly what [The Department of Health and Human Services] had purported to impose by guidance." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
FTC Says $4B Mattress Merger Would ‘Kneecap Competitors’
"This deal isn't about creating efficiencies; it's about crippling the competition," said Henry Liu, director of the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
County-by-County: A Look at the Growing Superior Court Vacancies as Legislature Breaks for Summer
"Reducing vacancies allows New Jersey residents and businesses to have their matters addressed without unnecessary delay in the courts," New Jersey State Bar Association President William H. Mergner said. "Now is the time to press ahead with more judicial...
4th Circuit Rules Damages Cap in Charlottesville Mayhem Case Applies for Each Plaintiff
"We are extremely gratified that the Fourth Circuit affirmed the jury's verdict, finding all defendants jointly and severally liable for the racially motivated conspiracy to harass, intimidate, and commit violence in Charlottesville in August 2017," Cooley partner...
Lawyers Weigh In as Jeffrey Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts Released
"They sabotaged their own case," said attorney Spencer Kuvin who represented one of the victims. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the...
7th Circuit Hands Win to Samsung in Mass Arbitration Fight
The three-judge panel found insufficient evidence that each of the thousands of claimants are existing Samsung customers with valid arbitration agreements. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Gen AI Helped Me Write This Article: Does That Matter?
Technology, like gen AI, is a crafty tool that can fuel your creative engine. It's not about replacing your creativity but about enhancing it. It's about reimagining your creative process. Imagine if I told you that generative AI (gen AI) played a significant...
20 Law Practice Empowerment Tips
Nuts-and-bolts reminders for running a successful law practice from Peggy Gruenke and Alan Klevan. The post 20 Law Practice Empowerment Tips appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Practice management experts Peggy Gruenke and Alan Klevan...
Trump Manhattan Sentencing Delayed to Review SCOTUS Presidential Immunity Decision
Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan on Tuesday postponed the sentencing to Sept. 18. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in...
Law.com Radar Boosts State Court Alerting With SALI Claim Labels
Join leaders from Law.com Radar and the SALI Alliance on July 10 at 2 p.m. ET for a closer look at the new features that support precision search and alerting across more than 2,400 state and federal courts. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will...
Former Police Officer’s Retaliatory Discharge Suit Allowed to Proceed Against Chicago Suburb’s Traffic Stop Quota, Judge Rules
U.S. District Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer for the Northern District of Illinois denied Naperville's motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by former police officer Clayton Plumtree, who claims he was fired without due process after complaining about the police...
Tracking Generative AI: How Evolving AI Models Are Impacting Legal
A running compilation of how the legal landscape continues to be shaped by generative AI tools, from GPT technologies to art generation tools and beyond. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Pillsbury Defends UC Regents in Trade Secrets Case From Agensys, Jones Day
The suit filed by Jones Day contends researcher Norbert Peekhaus violated his employment agreement with Agensys Inc. by disclosing trade secrets stemming from his work at the company. Peekhaus later worked for the University of California Regents, who are represented...
The Biggest Biglaw Firms With The Most LGBTQ+ Lawyers (2025)
An important ranking to show which firms are helping LGBTQ+ attorneys achieve successful careers in the law. The post The Biggest Biglaw Firms With The Most LGBTQ+ Lawyers (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.Last month, thanks to the recently released National Law...
Trump Immunity Opinion Reflects Thoughtful Textualist, Originalist Analysis… By Sotomayor In Dissent
It turns out presidents really can use Seal Team 6 to assassinate rivals as long as they put it on official stationery! The post Trump Immunity Opinion Reflects Thoughtful Textualist, Originalist Analysis… By Sotomayor In Dissent appeared first on Above the...
We Are One Step Closer To Living In Sam Alito’s America
The impact of Dobbs continues. The post We Are One Step Closer To Living In Sam Alito’s America appeared first on Above the Law.The post-Dobbs hits just keep on coming for advocates of reproductive freedom. Despite the popularity of choice and the repercussions on...
Student Loan Forgiveness Resumes
Let them eat loan forgiveness! The post Student Loan Forgiveness Resumes appeared first on Above the Law.While it is hard to process that the Supreme Court just dismissed the primary sentiment behind the Magna Carta with Trump v. US, there is one thing that may do the...
SCOTUS Greenlights SEAL Team 6 Solution
So much for democracy! The post SCOTUS Greenlights SEAL Team 6 Solution appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)This morning, the Supreme Court set fire to the case against Donald Trump for plotting a coup to stay in power. He will never be...
Nixon’s Former Lawyer Is Getting A Kick Out Of The Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling
Nixon’s ‘not a crook’ -- by today’s legal standards, at least. The post Nixon’s Former Lawyer Is Getting A Kick Out Of The Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.— John...
Couldn’t Have Happened To A Nicer Guy
Crispin Odey has a lot less money in which to drown his sorrows about this week’s Tory wipeout. The post Couldn’t Have Happened To A Nicer Guy appeared first on Above the Law.Crispin Odey has a lot less money in which to drown his sorrows about this week’s Tory...
YSL RICO Case Put On Hold To Search For New Judge
About damned time! The post YSL RICO Case Put On Hold To Search For New Judge appeared first on Above the Law.Chief Judge Glanville has been ignoring the fumes of the dumpster fire he’s been presiding over for the last few weeks now. Thankfully, some sense seems to...
A Law Degree Isn’t Always A Ticket To Riches
Sure, you can pay down your debt, but not much else. The post A Law Degree Isn’t Always A Ticket To Riches appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to a recent study by Georgetown University’s Center...
All Of The Republican Justices Aren’t Happy About Jan 6th — See Also
Amy Coney Barrett Has Some Choice Words: In short, what happened to textualism? SCOTUS Clears Up Some Questions About The Monarchy: Sotomayor isn't too happy about the answers. Seal Team 6 is on standby. Iowa Follows In Alito's Footsteps: Bad news for reproductive...
Appellate Court Reverses Missouri Gym-Goer’s $1M Personal Injury Verdict, Claims Barred by Assumption of Risk
On appeal, the court noted that the doctrine of implied primary assumption of risk provides that "if a person voluntarily consents to accept the danger of a known and appreciated risk, that person may not sue another for failing to protect him from it." A...
Veteran New York Criminal Defense Attorney Avoids Disbarment, Suspended in Maine for 3 Years
"On some level, Fenstermaker clearly cared for his clients and thought that what he was doing was advancing their cause," Justice Thomas R. McKeon said in a sanctions order. "That is why the court does not opt for disbarment." A Maine Superior Court justice...
After Law Firm Merger Activity Rose Again, Combinations Expected to Increase Into 2025
The big picture here, said Fairfax's Kristin Stark, is a "higher level of interest and merger discussion activity." As a result, "we feel pretty confident we're going to see an uptick in completed mergers for the rest of the year." Law firm mergers continued to...
Gen AI Document Search Startup Hebbia Raises $100M, Hires New Head of Legal
Hebbia's Series B round marks another legal technology investment from VC firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty...
Kansas Appellate E-Filing Comes Back Online Following Fall ‘Cybersecurity Incident’
"We were working on the appellate case management system when the cyberattack occurred, forcing technology staff to shift their attention to restoring district court operations," Luckert said in a statement. "Once district courts were back online, we returned to the...
‘Jarkesy’ Ruling Could Affect Agencies Beyond the SEC, Administrative Law Professors Say
In her dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote that "the constitutionality of hundreds of statutes may now be in peril, and dozens of agencies could be stripped of their power to enforce laws enacted by Congress." The U.S. Supreme Court’s striking down of the...
Should Mental Health Be Included in Partner Compensation?
"Eat what you kill means you have no leeway to stop killing—no matter how bad you feel," one lawyer told the American Lawyer. Partners can make or break the professional lives of the numerous people working below them, a fact we’ve learned over years of...
Crowell Files Suit With ADL Against Iran, Syria and North Korea, Alleging Hamas Support for Attack on Israel
The law firm is handling the case on a contingency basis, working as co-counsel with the Anti-Defamation League. Crowell & Moring and the Anti-Defamation League filed a lawsuit on Monday on behalf of more than 125 plaintiffs, alleging that Iran, Syria and...
VW Legal Veteran Known as Bridge-Builder Promoted to US General Counsel
Volkswagen Group of America CEO Pablo Di Si said Antony Klapper is "collaborative, proactive and full of team spirit, and that's in addition to his wealth of knowledge and experience in the automotive industry." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
SEC Moves to Quash Coinbase Subpoena for Internal Crypto Records
"Were this not the law, the private emails of all professors or others with experience purportedly related to their public duties thereafter would be subject to endless, intrusive discovery," Jorge Tenreiro of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission argued in the...
Pa. Clerk’s Office Grapples With ‘Untenable Leadership Void’ Following Sudden Resignations
"Not only do we have to get back in sync on the daily basis of what needs to be done, but we've got to look towards how are we going to clear the backlog," Dauphin County President Judge Scott Evans told The Legal. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
Brands on the Run: Food Truck Trademarks
Last century, when we were kids and it came to mobile food our choices were limited – there were hot dog pushcarts, the musical ice cream man truck, and maybe an occasional trailer that had been converted into a walk-away diner. In the 1970s, taco trucks started...
Escaping the Overworked and Overwhelmed Cycle
Jamie Spannhake | Overworked lawyers know how it goes: Overwhelmed working on numerous matters, we feel we can never catch up. It is time to explore changes. The post Escaping the Overworked and Overwhelmed Cycle appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms...
Clients Often Wait Until The Last Minute To Complete Tasks
Unfortunately, your client's documents will not magically complete themselves before the deadline to file. The post Clients Often Wait Until The Last Minute To Complete Tasks appeared first on Above the Law.Procrastination is a common trait among most of us since...
If Biglaw Is Looking For An Excuse To Offer Bigger Year-End Bonuses, This Is It
Will no summer bonuses equal larger year-end bonuses for Biglaw associates? The post If Biglaw Is Looking For An Excuse To Offer Bigger Year-End Bonuses, This Is It appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.This seems...
Lawyer Seems To Forget His Law Professor Client Already Admitted To Sleeping With Students
When you write 'false accusations,' which ones are you talking about? The post Lawyer Seems To Forget His Law Professor Client Already Admitted To Sleeping With Students appeared first on Above the Law.Soon after former FTC Commissioner Joshua Wright left his post...
How Your Firm Can Be So Much Cooler Online
What are the components for a viable, modern website? The post How Your Firm Can Be So Much Cooler Online appeared first on Above the Law.You know a modern business needs to have a website — and, if you didn’t, maybe just stop reading this right now. But seriously,...
Justice Department Enjoying Very Successful Negotiation With Alleged Fraudster Despite Not Knowing Where On Earth He Is
Jho Low may be a myth, a spook story G-men tell their kids at night, but he can tell you where he stores his very real Monets. The post Justice Department Enjoying Very Successful Negotiation With Alleged Fraudster Despite Not Knowing Where On Earth He Is appeared...
Lawyers In The Wild
Notes to my (legal) self. The post Lawyers In The Wild appeared first on Above the Law.Olga V. Mack is a Fellow at CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, and a Generative AI Editor at law.MIT. Olga embraces legal innovation and had dedicated her career to...
Feeling Stressed In Biglaw? You Aren’t The Only One!
Lots of associates are feeling the pressure. The post Feeling Stressed In Biglaw? You Aren’t The Only One! appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to the 2024 Law360 Pulse Lawyer Satisfaction Survey,...
Better Hope Judges Brush Up Their Expertise On… Everything — See Also
Judges Will Be The New Experts: On clean air. On toxic particulate matter. On food safety. On... Are You Homeless? Hope You Can Afford An Infinite Supply Of Red Bull: SCOTUS rules punishing homeless people for sleeping is totes constitutional. Diversity Still Matters:...
Field Sobriety Tests: Your Guide to Protecting Your Rights
Imagine you’re driving home after a fun evening with friends, and suddenly, you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. A police officer pulls you over. Your heart races as you worry about the possible consequences, especially if you’re facing a second DUI...
Morning Docket: 06.28.24
* Trump said Biden should be criminally prosecuted for his acts in office. So... can we drop the whole absolute immunity argument then? [Law360] * Speaking of the debate, apparently every legal scholar wanted Roe v. Wade overturned, which is news to... almost every...
I Guess A Bunch Of Sixth Circuit Judges Think The Public Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Outlaw Qualified Immunity
Oh come on. The post I Guess A Bunch Of Sixth Circuit Judges Think The Public Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Outlaw Qualified Immunity appeared first on Above the Law.[screaming at my mute laptop screen]: WHO GOT TO YOUThis isn’t the first time I’ve felt this way. In 2022,...
From Inmate To Law Student And Beyond
Overcoming the odds with law student Jonas Caballero. The post From Inmate To Law Student And Beyond appeared first on Above the Law.Dive into an inspiring episode with Albany Law student Jonas Caballero. Discover Jonas’s incredible journey from protesting the Iraq...
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...
Vault Ranks The Best Law Firms For Diversity (2025)
Did your law firm make the cut this time around? The post Vault Ranks The Best Law Firms For Diversity (2025) appeared first on Above the Law. Over the course of the past month, Vault has rolled out a variety of law firm rankings — from the firms that are the most...
SCOTUS Just Greenlit The Crime Of ‘Sleeping While Homeless’ As Totally Fair Game
‘Lmao just get a house???? What are you, stupid?????’ - Gorsuch, probably The post SCOTUS Just Greenlit The Crime Of ‘Sleeping While Homeless’ As Totally Fair Game appeared first on Above the Law.If you needed a reminder that we live in an oligarchy and not a...
John Roberts Says Judges Should Decide How Much Rat Poison Is Too Much For Your Hot Dogs
The Supreme Court overruling Chevron fulfills every lawyer's delusion: that they're smarter than real doctors and scientists. The post John Roberts Says Judges Should Decide How Much Rat Poison Is Too Much For Your Hot Dogs appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by...
How To Gain Buy-In For A New CRM Tool Across Your Firm
Here are some friendly tips to make that happen. The post How To Gain Buy-In For A New CRM Tool Across Your Firm appeared first on Above the Law.Ed note: This article first appeared in Strategies & Voices, a publication of the Legal Marketing...
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Isn’t Shuttering Its Miami Office, But Moving To A More ‘Flexible’ Office Alternative
None of the firm's other offices are using this alternative office plan -- yet. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Isn’t Shuttering Its Miami Office, But Moving To A More ‘Flexible’ Office Alternative appeared first on Above the Law.Bienvenidos a Miami! In recent years,...
Supreme Court Overturns ‘Chevron Deference’ in Blow to Federal Agencies
The court's decision is a monumental victory for business groups who have railed against the "Chevron" doctrine as an unfair advantage enjoyed by federal bureaucrats in fights over regulations. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
How I Made Partner: ‘Most Importantly, Learn From Your Defeats,’ Says Guillaume Buell of Labaton Sucharow
"Work hard, take advantage of every opportunity afforded to you, learn from people who make themselves available to you as mentors, and most importantly, learn from your defeats." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
‘A Hard Pill to Swallow’: What’s Next for NFL After $4.7 Billion ‘Sunday Ticket’ Verdict
A Los Angeles jury ordered the NFL on Thursday to pay $4.7 billion in damages to residential subscribers and $96 million to businesses. Federal antitrust law could treble the damages to more than $14 billion. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Simpson Thacher, ACLU File Suit Over Law Requiring 10 Commandments in Public Classrooms
"As the [c]omplaint states, Louisiana's law inhibits our clients' First Amendment rights to choose whether and how they engage with religious doctrines," Jon Youngwood, global co-chair of the litigation department at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, said in a...
Holwell Shuster & Goldberg Partners Secure $81 Million Verdict Against Boeing in Trade Secret Dispute
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Holwell Shuster & Goldberg attorneys Scott Danner and Vincent Levy open up about their prevailing trial strategy that helped plaintiffs counsel secure an $81.3 million jury verdict in Washington on behalf of aircraft startup...
Chevron’s Demise Could Affect Agency Rulemaking Agendas, Say Law Professors, Regulatory Attorneys
"This is just another example of a court that is highly skeptical of power being exercised by administrative agencies," said Cary Coglianese, a University of Pennsylvania law professor. The U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of the 40-year-old “Chevron deference”...