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Inside Track: When the Prior GC Sticks Around, Is That a Help or Hindrance?
"Every move you make can be seen as a slight of your predecessor," said Rob Chesnut, a former Airbnb general counsel. 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...
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft Launch Trade Secrets Complaint Against Uber’s Audiovisual-Recording Technology
"Grip created a software-based video recording solution to increase rideshare safety, particularly for women and children," a company spokesperson said. "Lacking a solution of its own, Uber partnered with Grip and demonstrated the effectiveness of Grip's technology....
How Charles H. Hickey School Victims Can Get Justice 2024
Home For the Public Sex Abuse How Charles H. Hickey School Victims Can Get Justice 2024 By Attorney at Law Magazine June 28, 2024 Table of Contents Ready to hire a sex abuse lawyer? Contact our confidential hotline for victims of sex abuse at (301)547-7664. Or...
Who’s More Likely to Politically Time Retirement: Conservative, Liberal or Moderate Judges?
"It looks like the more conservative you are, the more likely you were to have retired under Trump. And the more moderate you are, the more likely you were to have retired under Biden as a Republican," study author Maya Sen said. Related StoriesAI in Arbitration?...
Legal Tech Rundown: Thomson Reuters Partners with NCSC, Ironclad Announces Alliance with KPMG, and More
An update on the legal tech market's past week, from product launches to new partnerships. The fast-paced legal tech world is constantly evolving. At Legaltech News, we always try to bring you the latest news on hirings, product and feature releases, new...
Supreme Court Reinstates Early Voting Laws, Finding Lack of Standing for Challengers
The decision, written by Justice Gary Traynor and released on June 28, is a win for the Munger, Tolles & Olson team that worked with the Delaware Department of Justice. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
$32.50 an Hour Plus Benefits: Uber, Lyft Drivers in $175M Settlement
"This agreement is an example of what independent, flexible work with dignity should look like in the 21st Century. We are thrilled to see more policymakers supporting portable benefits and innovative frameworks to improve independent work," Uber CLO Tony West...
Tenth Circuit Declines to Extend Collateral Order Doctrine to Encompass Interlocutory Orders on ‘Bivens’ Claims
Along with the Third and the Sixth Circuits, the Tenth Circuit is the third circuit court to conclude that the collateral order doctrine does not provide for immediate review under similar circumstances. In Mohamed v. Jones, No. 22-1453, __ F.4th __ (10th Cir....
‘Still More to Be Had’: New Chicago Law Firm Leaders Have High Growth Aspirations
"We've looked at mergers of very large offices, into ours, here in Chicago. We've looked at large groups, smaller groups, whatever it is, there's no set limit," noted one Big Law office leader in the Windy City. As the Chicago legal market confronts...
Microsoft Loop: Transform Your Law Firm’s Process Documentation
Danielle DavisRoe | Microsoft 365 includes three apps — Bookings, Forms, and ToDo — that make it easy to streamline your work. The post Microsoft Loop: Transform Your Law Firm’s Process Documentation appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
The Last Roll: Reflecting On 4 Years Of Change
Here's to the end of an era and the beginning of new, exciting opportunities. The post The Last Roll: Reflecting On 4 Years Of Change appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Last week, I realized I’d reached a key post-pandemic milestone: I was down to my...
Brett Kavanaugh Calls Upon Congress To ‘Fix The Chaos’ The Supreme Court Just Unleashed Upon Opioid Victims
Kavanaugh calls the high court's decision 'wrong on the law' and 'devastating' for opioid victims. The post Brett Kavanaugh Calls Upon Congress To ‘Fix The Chaos’ The Supreme Court Just Unleashed Upon Opioid Victims appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by MELINA...
What’s Behind Superstar Litigator Roberta Kaplan’s New Firm?
There are lots of rumors behind the move. The post What’s Behind Superstar Litigator Roberta Kaplan’s New Firm? appeared first on Above the Law.Robbie Kaplan (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for Fortune Media )Famed litigator Roberta Kaplan is leaving her eponymous...
The Biggest Biglaw Firms With The Most Women Lawyers (2024)
An important ranking to show which firms are helping women achieve successful careers in the law. The post The Biggest Biglaw Firms With The Most Women Lawyers (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Last week, thanks to the recently released National Law Journal 500...
Supreme Court Greenlights Securities Fraud… Just As The Framers Intended
Supreme Court's SEC decision is dumb but also dangerous, so that's exciting. The post Supreme Court Greenlights Securities Fraud… Just As The Framers Intended appeared first on Above the Law.You should not commit securities fraud.With that out of the way, if you DID...
Five Defendants Charged After Failed Juror-Bribing Attempt
If the juror was a government official, they could have just waited until after the trial to give her $120k! The post Five Defendants Charged After Failed Juror-Bribing Attempt appeared first on Above the Law.Yup. This is preferable!Life isn’t like television. Usually...
The Supreme Court Sure Is Taking Its Time Ruining American Government
Don't they want their summer break? The post The Supreme Court Sure Is Taking Its Time Ruining American Government appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States via Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature...
Thanks To Our Awesome Advertisers
We love working with you. The post Thanks To Our Awesome Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.Thanks To Our Awesome Advertisers - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:Aon CosmoLex EvenUp...
Been Thinking About Securities Fraud? Good News! — See Also
Jury Trial? With What Budget?: This SCOTUS decision could be very lucrative for you! Sovereign Citizen Gets Creative With Judge Penalties: No way they're getting $1.5B for this. Can't Say He Didn't Try: Giuliani really doesn't want this defamation case. Congrats On...
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 NLJ 500, deal challenges under current regulatory leadership and debated multidistrict litigation statistics. Sometimes, it’s best to go by the numbers. Each week, Law.com...
Pro Bono: Potential Rainmaker or Nemesis to Billable Hours?
"The client, for the first time throughout the whole meeting, leaned forward and said 'Tell me more,'" said one attorney experienced with pro bono growing her business. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
The Law Firm Disrupted: Rising Billing Rates, Rising Partner Compensation
For buyers of legal services, the two phenomena of rising billing rates and rising comp unfolding simultaneously sends the wrong impression. Welcome to the Law Firm Disrupted, a briefing from Law.com editor Dan Packel that surveys new competitive pressures on...
AstraZeneca Sues an Attorney General as Big Pharma Challenges Rise
"Exploiting a loophole in the federal 340B drug program—a program intended to benefit the needy—[pharmaceutical companies] have in recent years begun imposing their will on Mississippi medical providers and pharmacies," the defendant contended. Premium...
Legal Department Spending Surged in 2023, as Duties Continued to Broaden
Legal teams are becoming increasingly specialized, a necessity as they take on key roles involving complex topics such as AI and compliance. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
Joshua Wright’s Counsel Criticizes Congresswoman’s Requests for GMU’s Title IX Investigation
"There is a long history of false accusations destroying the lives of innocent people, like Joshua Wright, including those recognized by important court rulings," Jesse R. Binnall, a partner with Binnall Law Group in Alexandria, Virginia, wrote. "There is a reason...
Publishers Urge 2nd Circuit to Uphold District Court’s Ruling in Copyright Case Against Internet Archive
A Davis Wright Tremaine partner argued that Internet Archive is seeking "a radical change in the law which, if accepted, would destabilize the digital economy." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Bar Council of India to Amend Rules to Help Open Up the Market for UK Legal Entities
Law firms have been waiting for more clarification on the rules before moving in to India, which now says it will notify amendments by the end of July. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
Damages Awarded in $2.25B Roundup Verdict ‘Shocks the Court’s Sense of Justice,’ Phila. Judge Rules
Schulman's 75-page opinion lays out the reasoning behind a June 4 order in which she slashed the McKivison verdict to $404 million but denied Monsanto's request for a new trial or judgment notwithstanding the verdict. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription...
Experts Diverge on the Strength of RIAA’s AI Copyright Infringement Suit
A trade association of record labels' lawsuit against two well-funded AI music generators—Udio and Suno—is treading new ground. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which represents UMG, Sony, and Capitol Records, among other record label...
Citigroup Deputy GC to Join HSBC as US General Counsel
Curtis Tao is taking the legal reins of the U.S. outpost of HSBC, the largest bank in Europe. He's held key roles at both Citi and Goldman Sachs. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
Half of US Law Firms Plan to Upsize Real Estate Footprint Over Next 2 Years
For firms expecting to increase their office space in the near future, one focus is moving into secondary markets in the U.S., a recent survey found. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
Japan’s PE Market is the Bright Spot that Asia Needs. But Will Law Firms Step Up to the Plate?
Private equity is thriving in Japan, in part because the weak Japanese yen has made local assets incredibly appealing to foreign investors. Foreign law firms want a piece of the action. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access...
Morning Docket: 06.27.24
* John Roberts ghosted the Senate. Delightful. [Slate] * Everyone wants to be a lawyer -- even criminals. [Law.com] * More Fifth Circuit nonsense over a Securities and Exchange Commission rule change. [Law360] * Antonin Scalia gets a shout out in the Steve Bannon...
AHA Urges Congress To Stop CMS From Enforcing Minimum Staffing Requirements For Nursing Homes
The American Hospital Association sent letters to the Senate and House urging them to support legislation that would prevent the CMS from enforcing its final rule on minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities. The organization argued that the mandate...
Vault Ranks The Best Summer Associate Programs (2025)
Which law firm do summer associates love most? The post Vault Ranks The Best Summer Associate Programs (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.Summer associate programs are still underway at Biglaw firms across the country, but soon, for those who haven’t already been...
Confusion, Lack Of Clarity Persists In Bar Exam Breastfeeding Standards
The lack of accommodations is a bar to the bar -- stopping some prospective lawyers in their tracks. The post Confusion, Lack Of Clarity Persists In Bar Exam Breastfeeding Standards appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: This is the latest installment in a series...
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A Law Firm Checklist For Successful Transaction Management [Sponsored]
The questions to ask to make transaction management your competitive advantage. The post A Law Firm Checklist For Successful Transaction Management appeared first on Above the Law.Clients are more demanding than ever. They expect their lawyers to be ahead of the game....
Faking It Till You Make It Doesn’t Work For Practicing Without A License
Word to the wise, don't do this. The post Faking It Till You Make It Doesn’t Work For Practicing Without A License appeared first on Above the Law.The LSAT is a bore, law school is expensive, and passing the bar risks getting caught up in biometric troubles. Wouldn’t...
From Sea To Shining Sea, Legal Professionals Behaving Badly
Fortunately, it is impossible to roll your eyes so far back in your head that they get stuck. The post From Sea To Shining Sea, Legal Professionals Behaving Badly appeared first on Above the Law.Must. Keep. From. Screaming.What were they thinking?Isn’t that the...
Rudy’s Efforts To Fend Off Defamation Damages Are Getting Ridiculous
Not as ridiculous as hair dye dripping during a press conference. But close! The post Rudy’s Efforts To Fend Off Defamation Damages Are Getting Ridiculous appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)When he marched into bankruptcy court in...
I Got Royalties, Babe: L.A. Federal Court Sides With Cher On Income from Sonny’s Song Interests
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has decided that the termination by Mary Bono of grants made by her late husband Sonny Bono under the copyright-assignment termination provision of the Copyright Act didn't affect royalty rights under a...
From the Client’s Perspective: How to Keep Client Relationships From Veering Off Track
Sally Schmidt | If you haven't learned your client's preferences, you are basically saying you don't care what's important to them. The post From the Client’s Perspective: How to Keep Client Relationships From Veering Off Track appeared first on Articles, Tips and...
AI May Not Reduce The Number Of Lawyers Anytime Soon
The legal profession is remarkably adaptive to changes. The post AI May Not Reduce The Number Of Lawyers Anytime Soon appeared first on Above the Law.Over the past year or so, many commentators in and out of the legal profession have discussed how the new boom in...
If You’ve Appreciated The Service You’ve Received, Consider Tipping Your Supreme Court Justices!
Supreme Court conservatives explain how -- hypothetically -- if one of them took a bunch of gifts under the table that's not really so bad, is it? The post If You’ve Appreciated The Service You’ve Received, Consider Tipping Your Supreme Court Justices! appeared first...
Rudy Giuliani’s Disastrous Bankruptcy Case Reveals Bankruptcy System’s Loopholes For Influential Debtors
Nothing about Giuliani's past made him appear to be anything close to a good-faith bankruptcy filer. The post Rudy Giuliani’s Disastrous Bankruptcy Case Reveals Bankruptcy System’s Loopholes For Influential Debtors appeared first on Above the Law.I appeared in...
House Republicans Ride To The Rescue Of Steve Bannon … Or Pretend To, Anyway
Curses, foiled again! The post House Republicans Ride To The Rescue Of Steve Bannon … Or Pretend To, Anyway appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)Barring intervention by the Supreme Court, putrefying podcaster Steve Bannon will report...
Biglaw Partner Slammed By Judge For 50 Percent Rate Hike
Perception is reality when it comes to billing rates. The post Biglaw Partner Slammed By Judge For 50 Percent Rate Hike appeared first on Above the Law.At some point in your life — likely the snippy preteen/teenage years — you undoubtedly heard the phrase, it’s not...
Oldest Fully Online Law School Plans To Add Full-Time JD Program
Congratulations! The post Oldest Fully Online Law School Plans To Add Full-Time JD Program appeared first on Above the Law.When it comes to graduate school, law isn’t known for being cheap. And if the cost isn’t enough, accepted students often have to move long...
Justice Amy Coney Barrett For The Win
The best of a sorry bunch. The post Justice Amy Coney Barrett For The Win appeared first on Above the Law.Skip to content —Law professor Anthony Michael Kreis opining on the relative strengths of Donald Trump’s additions to the Supreme Court. Our Sites © 2024 Breaking...
Which Big Case Is Next Up?
Oh the suspense! The post Which Big Case Is Next Up? appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States via Getty Images)Are you on the edge of your seat guessing which rights the Supreme Court will strike down next? Worried...
Seems Like Everything Is A Multidistrict Litigation These Days
MDLs are all the rage. The post Seems Like Everything Is A Multidistrict Litigation These Days appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts and the U.S. Judicial...
Can’t Be Bribery If You’re Paid After! — See Also
Sweatshirt? $50K Cash? What’s The Difference?: Kavanaugh can’t see the difference, but Jackson sure can. Sign Of Good News: Opinion leak could be good news for Idahoan’s healthcare. Californians Are Getting A New Full-Time Option: California bar blesses Purdue’s...
‘It’s About Justice’: Jury Begins Deliberations in NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ Case
Defense counsel from Wilkinson Stekloff claimed that plaintiffs have no grounds for pursuing a class action against the NFL because the Sunday Ticket streaming package is a "premium" service. In their rebuttal, plaintiffs counsel from Susman Godfrey said that the...
FBI Has New Warning for Law Firms and Attorneys
Victims, who were further exploited by fictitious law firms, reported losses totaling nearly $10 million between February 2023 and February 2024. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Lawyers Face Shifting Landscape on Reverse Discrimination Claims, but Geography May Play a Role
Venue is always a significant consideration for litigators, but when it comes to reverse discrimination claims, several attorneys said the location may play an outsized role. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
‘With Size Comes Bureaucracy’: Robbie Kaplan Explains Her Exit From Boutique to Form Another Practice
Kaplan is leaving with Tim Martin, another Kaplan Hecker & Fink partner, to form Kaplan Martin, which will launch on July 15. Steven M. Cohen and Mitra Hormozi will join them. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Billing Rate Hikes ‘Not Slowing Down,’ With Pricing Surges Expected in 2024
About 86% of large firms in the U.S. and U.K. expect to increase billing rates over the next 12 months, according to new survey results. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
Here’s Who Is Set to Replace Ousted Georgia Judge Christina Peterson
Judge-elect Valerie V. Vie announced she'll be sworn in as former Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson's replacement Friday. 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...
‘It Appears She Has Absconded’: Deposits Missing for Surrogate Pregnancies Across U.S.
"Dominique's actions appear to be to avoid having to face the clients she defrauded. It appears she has absconded," Harris County 80th District Court Judge Jeralynn Manor's order states. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent...
‘That Hurts Our Credibility’: GCs’ Frustration Over Lack of Law Firm Transparency Boils Over
"An hourly report that says 'analysis and advice: four hours' just doesn't cut it," said Andrew Woods, general counsel of PubMatic. 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...
Ex-President of Chile Football Club Sues Amazon Studios for Defamation
"What makes this lawsuit unique is they're using him as the narrator of the story, and we alleged that they never had an agreement with him to be the narrator," said Giacomo Bossa, a partner at Barakat + Bossa. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Climate Litigation Marked by Global Expansion and Strategic Filings
A new category of "transition risk" has emerged involving cases filed against corporate directors over management of climate risks. 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...
Morning Docket: 06.26.24
* Law firms are leading the charge in office leasing, but the usage of all that new space is evolving in a post-pandemic world. [Globest] * Steve Bannon's Supreme Court bid may be stupid, but that's not stopping Mike Johnson from hopping on board. [The Hill] *...
Who Is Responsible For The High Cost of Prescription Drugs? One Advocate Weighs In
Multiple stakeholders are to blame for prescription drug costs, including pharmaceutical companies and PBMs, according to Merith Basey, executive director of Patients for Affordable Drugs. The post Who Is Responsible For The High Cost of Prescription Drugs? One...
The 2024 Biglaw Diversity Scorecard: ‘Subdued’ Progress Amid A War On DEI
Biglaw firms continue to push forward when it comes to diversity. The post The 2024 Biglaw Diversity Scorecard: ‘Subdued’ Progress Amid A War On DEI appeared first on Above the Law.Year in and year out, we watch law firm after law firm pay lip service to their...
Supreme Court Upholds Tax On Unrealized Income While Avoiding The Wealth Tax Question
It is interesting to note that a constitutional challenge to a tax law even made it this far. The post Supreme Court Upholds Tax On Unrealized Income While Avoiding The Wealth Tax Question appeared first on Above the Law.Last week, the Supreme Court issued its much...
What Are The Returns On That Law School Degree?
These are the schools that will help make sure you can pay your rent on time! The post What Are The Returns On That Law School Degree? appeared first on Above the Law.Going to law school can be many things: a chance to move far away, expensive, or even a father-son...
Law Firm Summer Bonuses Have Started… Will They Continue?
Also, the Supreme Court's really sticking it to the Fifth Circuit. The post Law Firm Summer Bonuses Have Started… Will They Continue? appeared first on Above the Law.Law Firm Summer Bonuses Have Started... Will They Continue? - Above the Law Skip to content Our Sites...
How I Made Partner: ‘Take Whatever It Is That Makes You Unique and Run With It,’ Says Erika Gasaway of Hopkins & Carley
"What makes you different and unique? Then take whatever it is that makes you unique and run with it—figure out how to make a career using what distinguishes you." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
Milberg Files Data Breach Suits Against North Carolina-Based Truist Bank
On May 10, Financial Business and Consumer Solutions began sending the affected plaintiffs a notice letter which said "an unauthorized third party gained access to a small number of Truist employee accounts." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will...
The Most Important Thing About Being a Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer
Susan Cohodes | I am ready to be friends with my new role as less than a full-time lawyer. The post The Most Important Thing About Being a Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Regular readers of this column...
Special Counsel Notes Tension Between ‘I Didn’t Know Those Docs Were There’ And ‘I Declassified Those Docs By Stealing Them’
Judge Cannon will get right on that, you bet. The post Special Counsel Notes Tension Between ‘I Didn’t Know Those Docs Were There’ And ‘I Declassified Those Docs By Stealing Them’ appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)On June 10, Donald...
The ‘Huge Shift’ Coming To Biglaw Attorney Development
Observations from the Future Lawyer USA conference. The post The ‘Huge Shift’ Coming To Biglaw Attorney Development appeared first on Above the Law.Smaller events have been getting some prominence lately in Above the Law, as their promoters note an important role as...
Jonathan Turley Invites Readers On Journey Into Imagination Where Supreme Court Proves Donald Trump Was Railroaded
Remaining perched atop Bad Faith Mountain requires sacrifice... but this is embarrassing even by Turley's standards. The post Jonathan Turley Invites Readers On Journey Into Imagination Where Supreme Court Proves Donald Trump Was Railroaded appeared first on Above the...
Atlanta Judge Removed From Office Following Arrest
There goes your career. The post Atlanta Judge Removed From Office Following Arrest appeared first on Above the Law.Chief Justice Roberts might be throwing his hands up at the Supreme Court’s legitimacy problem, but Georgia’s Supreme Court takes it very seriously....
Partner Finds Having Sex With A Junior Attorney On His Desk Isn’t A Terrific Career Move
His behavior was 'wrong and inappropriate.' The post Partner Finds Having Sex With A Junior Attorney On His Desk Isn’t A Terrific Career Move appeared first on Above the Law.Jasvinder Gill was a senior partner at Hatten Wyatt in Kent, England. But he’s now suspended...
Hunter Biden Joins Rudy Giuliani As Law License Also Suspended In D.C.
Strange bedfellows indeed as Rudy's obsession with Hunter's laptop ends with neither able to practice law The post Hunter Biden Joins Rudy Giuliani As Law License Also Suspended In D.C. appeared first on Above the Law.Hunter Biden (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images...
Fed Soc’s Leonard Leo Behind Effort To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Kids
You're probably not surprised to hear Leo is giving big money to this right-wing cause du jour. The post Fed Soc’s Leonard Leo Behind Effort To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Kids appeared first on Above the Law.There’s something so ugly to me about the rising...
Chief Judge Glanville Could Face Removal Over His Ex-Parte Meeting
Can't just break judicial rules and not expect consequences. The post Chief Judge Glanville Could Face Removal Over His Ex-Parte Meeting appeared first on Above the Law.There’s been a lot of digital ink spilled discussing how out of order Chief Judge Glanville’s...
NFL Franchise Doing Things A Little Differently With General Counsel Turned CEO
That's a heck of a promotion. The post NFL Franchise Doing Things A Little Differently With General Counsel Turned CEO appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!In a rare GC-to-CEO promotion, the longtime general...
One Man’s Organizing Is Another’s Destruction Of Exculpatory Evidence — See Also
How Dare You Move My News Clippings!: Trump's attorneys play up the "You Shouldn't Have Moved My Boxes" card. Who Needs Dating Apps When You Have Power Imbalances?: Senior partner suspended from practice after turning the office NSFW. Georgia Supreme Court Removes...
$8.5 Million Settlement Reached in Wrongful-Death Case
"There's always mixed emotions when you're dealing with a large settlement that's on account of a tragedy," Chris Parkin said. "Our client is able to close this awful chapter of her life, and move forward with her son." Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
Taking Sides on Title IX: Attorneys General Continue to Dispute Inclusion of Gender Identity in Final Rule
"We will keep fighting to protect gender-diverse students, who suffer worse health and educational outcomes when they are not supported in schools, and against sex-based discrimination in all its forms," New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. As...
Chicago Cubs Claim Rooftop Views of Wrigley Field Violate Property, Intellectual Rights
Counsel with Kirkland & Ellis filed a lawsuit last week on behalf of the Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, alleging a former licensee continued to sell tickets for rooftop views of its baseball games and other events at Wrigley Field in violation of the Cubs' property...
FTX Creditors to Vote on Plan Liquidating ‘Mind-Boggling’ Assets
Several parties argued the disclosure statement that's part of the plan didn't meet the legal standard for approval, but Judge John T. Dorsey overruled their objections. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
Plaintiffs Overcome Critical Stages in Litigation Against Sig Sauer’s P320, Including $2.35M Verdict in Georgia
"Something as simple as including a $5 trigger safety—a safety that is widely used in the industry—can be the difference between life and death or placing customers at risk of catastrophic injury," Zimmerman said. Separate claims against Sig Sauer’s P320...
Cushman & Wakefield Sues to Disband Alleged ‘Imposter’ Real Estate Firm
The commercial real estate firm sued to enjoin the other entity, which incorporated at the same address as Cushman & Wakefield 1 Inc., from doing business under their name. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
Financial Firms Hindering Growth by Keeping In-House Lawyers Out of Strategy Meetings, Study Finds
"Today's accelerated speed of regulatory and legal change means that business leaders need to boost their ability to track market forces and lean on legal advisers to look ahead," said Raj De, a Mayer Brown partner. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
Embracing Diversity in the Face of Challenges: How Law Firms Can Attract and Retain Diverse Talent
"As the legal industry navigates the potential challenges posed by the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision, it is crucial for firms to remain steadfast in their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion," according to Darla Woodring and Reggie...
Slow But Steady: Law Firm Diversity Gains Continued in 2023
Diversity gains, while more subdued, were consistent from associates to partners and office leaders, according to the American Lawyer's 2024 Diversity Scorecard. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
EEOC Approves $15M Class Action Settlement in US Marshals Race Discrimination Case
"This agreement is the culmination of more than three decades of hard-fought litigation combating race discrimination," class counsel David Sanford said in a statement, "and the settlement will provide meaningful relief for African Americans in the Marshals Service...
Morning Docket: 06.25.24
* Supreme Court takes up gender affirming care bans. [Washington Post] * Are firms going to follow the summer bonus train? [American Lawyer] * "In over her head" is becoming the consensus epithet for Aileen Cannon. [Salon] * Which is extra relevant today as she's set...
Paul Singer Can Wait
And he’s betting that the Carlyle Group can’t. The post Paul Singer Can Wait appeared first on Above the Law.And he’s betting that the Carlyle Group can’t. The post Paul Singer Can Wait appeared first on Above the Law.
The Top Biglaw Firms In California (2025)
We wish they all could be California firms.... The post The Top Biglaw Firms In California (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.California has a certain kind of easy-going vibe that’ll make you appreciate that business casual lifestyle. Depending on where your...
Who Is Your Go-To Law Firm?
In-house counsel: Tell us which law firms you trust most. The post Who Is Your Go-To Law Firm? appeared first on Above the Law.If you are an in-house attorney and haven’t yet taken our Outside Counsel Survey, there’s still time to weigh in.We are compiling our annual...
The Trend Of Diverse Law School Applications Goes Upward
Keep sending in those applications! The post The Trend Of Diverse Law School Applications Goes Upward appeared first on Above the Law.When the Supreme Court handed down SFFA v. Harvard, it was an ego blow. There’s no real shortage of messaging that caters to whiteness...
Partition Actions in Commercial Investments: Best Practices to Safeguard Your Interest
Commercial investments epitomize the notable financial undertakings that bring about the best returns. However, these investments come with inherent risks, specifically whenever partnership and co-ownership arrangements are involved. Disputes over the use of property,...
How to Shake Hands in Two Easy Steps
Bull Garlington | All the worst handshakes and how to handle them. The post How to Shake Hands in Two Easy Steps appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.If you hate shaking hands at work or anywhere else, I have good news. You’ll still hate...
Law School Accused Of Hoarding Funds Donated For Korematsu Center
With the civil rights center poised to change schools, the former institution is allegedly holding onto the money. The post Law School Accused Of Hoarding Funds Donated For Korematsu Center appeared first on Above the Law.The Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and...
Breaking The Chains Of Hierarchy: Why ‘Nonlawyer’ Must Go
The term is more than just a label; it reflects outdated hierarchies and is a barrier to a more inclusive and collaborative legal environment. The post Breaking The Chains Of Hierarchy: Why ‘Nonlawyer’ Must Go appeared first on Above the Law.In the ever-evolving...