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Jury Returns $122M Verdict Against Amazon: The Role of Expert Witnesses
The jury was asked to consider whether two patents were valid, and also whether Amazon infringed them by making, selling or using the patented inventions, according to the verdict form. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access...
9th Circuit Judge Seems Skeptical Alleged White Supremacist Leader Was ‘Selectively Prosecuted’
If the selective prosecution argument is accepted, it would become "almost impossible" for the government to bring prosecutions in politically charged times, suggested Judge Milan Smith. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Rare Opposition to Proposed Del. Corporate Law Changes Is Voiced to House Committee
The current proposal has spurred pushback well beyond the norm, with 50 law professors sending a letter to legislators urging them to reconsider passing the bill and instead leave the questions raised by Moelis to be addressed on appeal by the Delaware Supreme...
Dentons’ Project Golden Spike Reaches the End of the Line
The firm first announced its strategy for expansion in the U.S. in late 2019, via combinations with a firm in Pittsburgh and another in the Midwest. Three more followed, but the last addition was over three years ago. Dentons’ growth initiative targeting...
Contractor’s Medical Bill Woes Fuel Kilpatrick Townsend’s Work on Proposed Class Action
"[I said] 'it's not worth $27 to fight this—I'll just pay it and let it stop,' but it never did," said Jerry Ray, who had worked as a painting contractor and project manager for the firm in Winston-Salem since the 1990s. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Judge Dismisses Exxon Suit Against Investor, Defusing Showdown That Sparked Outrage
Federal Judge Mark Pittman ruled the case became moot after Arjuna Capital promised to withdraw the climate change shareholder proposal that had spurred the lawsuit and to never submit anything similar again. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will...
Shareholder Sues to Block $145 Million Indentiv Sale to Vitaprotech
The suit claims the global security company has failed to disclose integral financial information to enable current shareholders assess the value of their holdings pre vs. post-sale. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
Vault 100 Rankings: The Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2025)
Money continues to matter most for Biglaw associates. The post Vault 100 Rankings: The Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.What do associates at major law firms care about more than money? Prestige, of course. But, at the end...
Wells Employees, So Adept At Forging Signatures And Altering Time Stamps Discover Power Automate
And now Wells has discovered it, too. The post Wells Employees, So Adept At Forging Signatures And Altering Time Stamps Discover Power Automate appeared first on Above the Law.And now Wells has discovered it, too. The post Wells Employees, So Adept At Forging...
Litigation Finance Firm Launches With Over $100 Million In Capital As Market Continues To Boom
New entry in the booming field of litigation finance. The post Litigation Finance Firm Launches With Over $100 Million In Capital As Market Continues To Boom appeared first on Above the Law.When litigation finance first burst onto the scene, I’ll admit to having...
Private Equity Reaps The Benefits Of Fifth Circuit’s Wild Jurisprudence
Eugene Scalia has mastered this whole forum shopping thing. The post Private Equity Reaps The Benefits Of Fifth Circuit’s Wild Jurisprudence appeared first on Above the Law.Eugene ScaliaEvery lawyer — and increasingly civilians — in the United States knows that the...
POLL: Has Your Law Firm Declared Juneteenth A Paid Firm Holiday?
Biglaw is getting on board with Juneteenth as a holiday. Which firms are recognizing this important day? The post POLL: Has Your Law Firm Declared Juneteenth A Paid Firm Holiday? appeared first on Above the Law.Back in June 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill to...
Take Our In-House Counsel Compensation Survey
Tell us how much you make and help us share valuable benchmarking information. The post Take Our In-House Counsel Compensation Survey appeared first on Above the Law.Above the Law publishes an in-house compensation report every year, and it’s time to update our data...
There’s No Going Back To Normal For The YSL Case
There's no way things can keep going as they are. The post There’s No Going Back To Normal For The YSL Case appeared first on Above the Law.At some point, watching the YSL RICO case changed from being about determining if Jeffrey Williams was the head of a gang to...
State Bar Members Have Fewer Excuses To Misappropriate Client Funds
Smokeball and State Bar partner to deliver free access to trust accounting and billing software. The post State Bar Members Have Fewer Excuses To Misappropriate Client Funds appeared first on Above the Law.My entire character and fitness interview consisted of an...
The 500 Largest Law Firms In America (2024)
Because size matters in the legal profession. Which is America's largest law firm? The post The 500 Largest Law Firms In America (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.There are many different and exciting ways to rank law firms. How prestigious are they? How much...
Now That Kevin Spacey Has Been Acquitted And Went Broke Doing It, Let The Guy Get Back To Work
Spacey's lawyers have proven quite adept at (eventually) swatting away civil and criminal cases alike. But those lawyers didn't work cheap. The post Now That Kevin Spacey Has Been Acquitted And Went Broke Doing It, Let The Guy Get Back To Work appeared first on Above...
Every Lawyer In Texas Now Has Free Access to Smokeball’s Trust Accounting and Billing Software
Every lawyer in Texas is now eligible for free access to trust accounting and billing software, thanks to an exclusive partnership announced today between the State Bar of Texas and the law practice management company Smokeball. Under the partnership, all members of...
How LLMs and Generative AI Can Transform Legal Services
LLMs and generative AI are revolutionizing text generation and comprehension, and the legal industry is feeling their impact. The post How LLMs and Generative AI Can Transform Legal Services appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.LLMs and...
The Newest Reindeer Game? A $170M Defamation Suit
What's in a name? SO much if you keep everything else the same. The post The Newest Reindeer Game? A $170M Defamation Suit appeared first on Above the Law.The biggest follow-up to Baby Reindeer may not be a second season, but a multimillion-dollar defamation lawsuit....
Stanford Law Review Write-On Competition Hit With Cheating Scandal
Bluebookers seeing red after some students apparently tried to cheat their way onto law review. The post Stanford Law Review Write-On Competition Hit With Cheating Scandal appeared first on Above the Law.Moments after the soul-crushing pressure of 1L year culminates...
Joe Biden Calls Out Samuel Alito’s Upside-Down Flag-Flying Shenanigans During Campaign Event
Biden sounds a note of caution, saying that the fact that Trump could appoint another Alito to the Supreme Court is 'one of the scariest parts.' The post Joe Biden Calls Out Samuel Alito’s Upside-Down Flag-Flying Shenanigans During Campaign Event appeared first on...
Samuel Alito’s Whole ‘Christian Theocracy’ Thing Is A Real Problem For Jewish Senators
It's a really bad look for a Supreme Court justice. The post Samuel Alito’s Whole ‘Christian Theocracy’ Thing Is A Real Problem For Jewish Senators appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito has a Christian...
This Biglaw Firm Is Shooting Up The Rankings
They had an exceptional 2023. The post This Biglaw Firm Is Shooting Up The Rankings appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to data collected by American Lawyer for its most recent Am Law 100 ranking,...
New President Of Thomson Reuters Legal Segment Says Industry Needs Open Benchmarking On Gen AI
‘I do believe the industry needs open benchmarks on AI performance in legal assistants,’ he said. The post New President Of Thomson Reuters Legal Segment Says Industry Needs Open Benchmarking On Gen AI appeared first on Above the Law.Raghu Ramanathan, who in February...
Trump Claims Sacred Right To Call In Troll Storms On FBI Agents
Because FIRST AMENDMENT! The post Trump Claims Sacred Right To Call In Troll Storms On FBI Agents appeared first on Above the Law.Aileen CannonThere may be no better barometer for how off the rails Judge Aileen Cannon is than the crazy shit Trump says in his filings,...
How Healthcare Leaders Are Reacting To The Supreme Court Preserving Abortion Pill Access
Many healthcare leaders feared that if the top court could overturn mifepristone’s FDA approval, the same could happen to other drugs. The post How Healthcare Leaders Are Reacting To The Supreme Court Preserving Abortion Pill Access appeared first on Above the Law.The...
‘I Would Have Voted For Obama A Third Time’ — See Also
You Can't Elect Obama...But What If?...: Mark Herrmann gets constitutional on Biden's potential running mate. Will The Next Big Baby Reindeer Sighting Be On Netflix Or In Court?: Read the deets on the $170M defamation lawsuit. Where Are The Happenings?: Is your city...
NYC Bar Association Condemns Federal Judges Over Letter to Columbia
"We recognize the wide discretion that judges enjoy when it comes to hiring law clerks. However, the May 6 Letter represents something far different, and its norm-shattering quality should concern us all." The New York City Bar Association released a statement...
Judge Awards $48.6 Million to Frontier Airlines in COVID-19 Breach of Contract Suit
U.S. District Judge Louis Stanton held a bench trial in April to determine whether AMCK breached its contract with Frontier. Stanton noted that he had a specific focus on whether AMCK waived its right to timely payment during an April 2020 phone call between...
DC Circuit Sides With Casino Magnate Stephen Wynn in Foreign Lobbying Case
Citing the D.C. Circuit's 1987 precedent in United States v. McGoff, "Because Wynn's duty to register ended almost seven years ago, McGoff dictates that there is no legal basis for the government to compel him to register now, and the district court properly dismissed...
Adobe Traps Customers Into Pricey Renewals, FTC Alleges in Latest Assault on ‘Dark Patterns’
"Americans are tired of companies hiding the ball during subscription signup and then putting up roadblocks when they try to cancel," said Sam Levine, director of the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection. The Federal Trade Commission sued...
Shielding Law Practices: Mitigating Vendor Risks to Safeguard Client Confidentiality
Because vendors often access clients' internal systems, customer data, and intellectual property, they will always be a magnet for hackers searching for valuable data. Bad actors will always look for the weak spots in a firm's defenses, including those deployed by a...
Parker McCay Leader, Brown & Connery Partner Face Racketeering Indictments Alongside George Norcross
"Instead of contributing to the successes of the city of Camden, through a series of criminal acts alleged in the state's case, the Norcross enterprise took the Camden Waterfront all for themselves," Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. A leading attorney...
High Court Will Examine Burden of Proof in Fair Labor Standards Act Suits
When the case is heard next term, the justices will consider whether employers must prove by a "preponderance of the evidence" or instead by "clear and convincing evidence" that one of FLSA's listed exemptions precludes the lawsuit from going forward. The U.S....
Labor & Employment Law Firm Enters Buffalo, Serving ‘Numerous Existing Clients’ in Region
"The feeling is that there are plenty of clients that need to be serviced throughout New York state beyond New York City," said Richard Braden, managing shareholder of Ogletree's Buffalo office. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
A Court Just Restored $8.5 Billion in Claims in This Massive Bankruptcy Case
Bondholders said the decision reinstating their claims restores the municipal market's understanding of the proper functioning of special revenue bonds. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Second Federal Court Enjoins Enforcement of Biden Administration’s New Title IX Rules
U.S. District Chief Judge Danny C. Reeves of the Eastern District of Kentucky issued the 93-page opinion Monday in the matter of State of Tennessee v. Cardona, holding that the department redefining "sex" to include gender identity wreaks havoc on Title IX and...
Morning Docket: 06.17.24
* Law firms increasingly look to lateral whole groups at a time. [American Lawyer] * Attorney for the lawyer suing Netflix over Baby Reindeer thinks they can win. [Hollywood Reporter] * Lawyer shows up drunk to DUI sentencing. [CBS News] * Congress keeps throwing...
Local Man’s Due Diligence Involved Making Sure Companies He Invested In Weren’t Acting Like Him
Unsurprisingly, he lost most of the money he didn’t spend on rent and vacations and Ponzi payments that way. The post Local Man’s Due Diligence Involved Making Sure Companies He Invested In Weren’t Acting Like Him appeared first on Above the Law.Unsurprisingly, he...
What About Joe Biden And Barack Obama For A Ticket?
At the very least, it would get the constitutional scholars more time on the news programs. The post What About Joe Biden And Barack Obama For A Ticket? appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Hannes Magerstaedt/Getty Images)The Democrats are up in arms.Joe Biden’s...
Annual Supreme Court Review Promises Somber Reflection Upon Crumbling Democracy, CLE Credit
Reflect on the past Term with a gathering of experts. The post Annual Supreme Court Review Promises Somber Reflection Upon Crumbling Democracy, CLE Credit appeared first on Above the Law.On Tuesday, July 9 from 12-1:30 p.m. Eastern, the ADL and National Constitution...
The Cities With The Largest Biglaw Presence, Across The Globe
Just how global are these global law firms after all? The post The Cities With The Largest Biglaw Presence, Across The Globe appeared first on Above the Law.Being a top-tier Biglaw firm means having a big, top-tier presence across the world… right? But just how global...
ATL Launches Interactive Do-It-Yourself Law School Ranking
With the new ATL Law School DIY, you can design your own rankings based on your personal priorities and goals. The post ATL Launches Interactive Do-It-Yourself Law School Ranking appeared first on Above the Law.Last week, Above the Law released our annual ranking of...
Why Senior In-House Lawyers Make Great Corporate Directors
In-house lawyer skill sets are directly transferable to the boardroom. The post Why Senior In-House Lawyers Make Great Corporate Directors appeared first on Above the Law.Senior in-house lawyers are increasingly recognized as invaluable assets for board roles in the...
The Most Legendary Entertainment Lawyers (2024)
These lawyers are almost as famous as their Hollywood clients. Congratulations! The post The Most Legendary Entertainment Lawyers (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Representing celebrity clients is likely to catapult your name into the news and turn your practice...
Massachusetts Appeals Court Reinstates Customer’s Discrimination Claims Against Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise
The case law makes clear that the cook's conduct need not be solely or even predominantly motivated by a purpose to serve the employer, the court said. A Massachusetts Appeals Court panel reinstated a portion of a customer’s claims to proceed against a Dunkin’...
How I Made Partner: ‘I Owned Every Deal I Was Staffed on, No Matter How Small My Contribution Seemed,’ Says Puanani Norwood of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
"I owned every deal I was staffed on, no matter how small my contribution seemed as a junior lawyer. I stayed ahead of deadlines and proactively reached out to ensure no one on our team fell behind. Once partners realized they could depend on me, I took as much off...
AI Is Old News, Get Ready for Quantum Computing
As AI settles into place in the legal field, a revolutionary—and far more disruptive—technology is already on the horizon: quantum computing. Following the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, the legal field has slowly adapted to the use of artificial...
What Are Your Non-Negotiables?
Brooke Lively | Knowing your non-negotiables is the key to making a deal to sell your firm you won't regret. The post What Are Your Non-Negotiables? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.As a financial advisor, Brooke Lively helps lawyers...
Incorporating International Standards Into Contracts
This article provides a nonexhaustive overview of key terms that should be considered to enable businesses to effectively integrate international standards into their contractual agreements when managing AI or international trade to minimize risk, enhance transparency...
The Goldilocks Solution to Law Firm Growth: Large Group Liftouts Prove ‘Just Right’
Group hires are having a moment, as one-off laterals often fail to attract clients while whole-firm acquisitions carry significant risks. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
Crypto Exchange with Concentrated Loans in Alameda Research Reaches 8-Figure Settlement
The prior bankruptcy settlement resulted in earned users receiving 97% of their assets that were not returned, "leaving a 3% stop," according to a source familiar with the settlement. And the latest settlement gives back that 3%. New York Attorney General...
Daniel Abebe to Become First Black Dean of Columbia Law School
In a letter announcing his arrival, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik referred to Abebe as "an impressive and experienced academic leader." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Prenuptial Agreement: What It Is, Who Needs It, What It Protects, When It’s Valid & More
Home For the Public Family Law Prenuptial Agreement: What It Is, Who Needs It, What It Protects, When It’s Valid & More By Attorney at Law Magazine June 15, 2024 Table of Contents Table of Contents Among the most common questions asked of an attorney practicing...
And Then There Were 57: 5 More Schools Accept JD-Next
Who will be next to hop on the JD-Next train? The post And Then There Were 57: 5 More Schools Accept JD-Next appeared first on Above the Law.As nice as it is to not have to practice for Logic Games anymore, the LSAT can still be a pain. And while there are other...
Clarence Thomas Rejects Bump Stock Ban After Praising Skill Involved In Mass Shooting
Somehow, Thomas penning a love letter to the 'balancing act' involved in drawing automatic performance from a rifle wasn't the weirdest part. The post Clarence Thomas Rejects Bump Stock Ban After Praising Skill Involved In Mass Shooting appeared first on Above the...
Biglaw Associates, Are You Ready For A Hot Bonus Summer?
These summer bonuses may be for 'retention and recruiting' purposes, but what associate doesn't like more money? Hope your firm joins in the fun soon! The post Biglaw Associates, Are You Ready For A Hot Bonus Summer? appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome...
Curious About Automation? Learn To Build Your First Workflow Here
Automation is the pathway toward efficiency. The good news is that it simply requires a first step to get kicked off. The post Curious About Automation? Learn To Build Your First Workflow Here appeared first on Above the Law.Modern law firms need to push more work,...
Police Officer Gets 100k Because Son Was Shown A Pulitzer Prize Winner’s Art
Nobody thought this case was worth fighting? The post Police Officer Gets 100k Because Son Was Shown A Pulitzer Prize Winner’s Art appeared first on Above the Law.A family has created a new way to grow a money tree: they recently recouped $100k stemming from their...
Sprawling Short-Selling Probe Produces Slight Settlement
Anson Funds Management should have kept better books, but everything else looks eh-OK. The post Sprawling Short-Selling Probe Produces Slight Settlement appeared first on Above the Law.Anson Funds Management should have kept better books, but everything else looks...
Rudy Giuliani Says He’s Too Old And Incompetent To Need A Babysitter
Oh, Roodles! The post Rudy Giuliani Says He’s Too Old And Incompetent To Need A Babysitter appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)Last night, the creditors committee in Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy filed a motion requesting permission to exceed...
Legal Department’s Got Talent
Notes to my (legal) self. The post Legal Department’s Got Talent 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...
This Biglaw Firm’s Revenue Per Lawyer Fell
This key stat took a dip at the firm. The post This Biglaw Firm’s Revenue Per Lawyer Fell appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to data collected by American Lawyer for its most recent Am Law 100...
Even Amy Coney Barrett Is Tired Of Clarence Thomas — See Also
Barrett Doesn't Concur With Thomas's Cherry Picking: Nice to see a good opinion from her every once in a while. It Ain't Easy Pulling Off Mass Shootings: Clarence Thomas praises the skill of using a bump stock. Stealing Doesn't Rock Nearly As Hard As You'd Think:...
Employers Are Calling Their Lawyers as Overtime Rule Revisions Loom
"You need to stay up to the minute on developments," said Mark S. Goldstein, a labor and employment lawyer at Reed Smith. "We have to be able to be flexible and pivot quite quickly, with the patchwork of employment laws at the state and local level." Premium...
Finding Your Voice: Two Prominent Litigators Discuss the Importance of Vocal Power and How It Isn’t All in the Genes
Morrison & Forester's James Brosnahan and Latham & Watkins' Sean Berkowitz discuss how they use their voices as effective professional tools and how, yes, you likely can too. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
Pro Bono Hours Ticked Upward in 2023, But Still Trail Pre-Pandemic Participation
"There were several dips in law firm pro bono engagement during and immediately after the pandemic, but that appears to be turning a corner." Total pro bono hours at 120 firms participating in the Pro Bono Institute‘s annual challenge ticked up by 2.5% in 2023...
‘A More Centralized Way’: Am Law 100 Firm Formalizes Appellate Group
Fish & Richardson's appellate group gives the lawyers dedicated resources to better market the practice both internally to existing clients and externally in a formal way, according to the firm. Intellectual property law firm Fish & Richardson has...
‘What Is the Driving Force Behind a Change to Such a Successful and Inclusive Rule?’: Federal Judge Blocks New Title IX Rules in Some States
"Because a circuit split exists and there is no binding federal jurisprudence on this issue, the court must make its own interpretation as to the applicability of Bostock to Title IX ... the court finds that Bostock does not apply to Title IX," U.S. District Judge...
Investment Fund Sues Biopharma Company, Claiming $9 Million Unpaid in Contract Breach
An investment fund is seeking an order requiring Dendreon to perform its obligations under the agreement and pay the $9 million plus accrued interest, along with attorney fees and costs. An investment fund represented by Baker Botts on Thursday filed a breach of...
10th Circuit Dismisses Bid From Kappa Kappa Gamma Sisters to Reinstate Lawsuit Over Admission of Transgender Member
"We disagree the court lacked appellate jurisdiction. As we explained in our brief, appellate courts consider district court decisions that go to the merits of the case, which the Wyoming decision certainly did," May Mailman, who represented the sorority sisters, told...
Court Battle Over Musk’s Compensation Is Far From Over, Even After Ratification Vote, Experts Say
The vote doesn't negate the Delaware Chancery Court's decision faulting the process by which Tesla's board originally approved the CEO's pay package. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
A ‘Death Penalty’? Ford Set to Ask Appeals Court to Reject $1.7B Verdict, Order New Trial
Appeal of the record verdict has drawn amicus briefs from the American Tort Reform Association, the Georgia and United States Chambers of Commerce, Georgians for Lawsuit Reform and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Group Presses for Quicker Resolution of Child Victims Act Cases, Claiming Backlog
The Office of Court Administration pushed back, saying court leaders are prioritizing these complicated cases that often involve decades-old allegations. A coalition that involves attorneys who represent survivors of childhood sexual abuse is pressing for...
Morning Docket: 06.14.24
* Even the losers get lucky sometimes as Rudy Giuliani is now free of the Hunter Biden lawsuit. [Daily Beast] * Meme stock shareholders do meme stock thing and rubberstamp plan to hand half of the company's total assets to its showman CEO. [Law360] * Everyone was...
‘Very Positive Step,’ US Judge Says of New Judgeships Bill Advancing
The JUDGES Act would authorize 63 new permanent district court judgeships across the country over 10 years. Happy Friday, and welcome to another roundup of the week’s news about the judiciary. This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced a bill...
These 5 Phrases Make You Sound Out of Touch
Words that may seem harmless can sow dissonance and create tension. Here are some alternatives. The post These 5 Phrases Make You Sound Out of Touch appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.A small shift in your speaking habits can make a...
Law Professors Should Teach The YSL RICO Case To Their Students
Chief Judge Glainville is doing more than creating a mockery of his robes. He's creating learning opportunities! The post Law Professors Should Teach The YSL RICO Case To Their Students appeared first on Above the Law.When learning the law, reading about cases is...
Supreme Court Rejects World’s Dumbest Legal Theory, Accidentally Protecting Birth Control
Now right-wing extremists have to go with plan B... The post Supreme Court Rejects World’s Dumbest Legal Theory, Accidentally Protecting Birth Control appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)The Supreme Court’s conservative majority will...
Biglaw Hourly Rate Increases Aren’t Going To Slow Down Any Time Soon
Biglaw firms are going to keep increasing their hourly rates -- and clients are going to keep paying them. The post Biglaw Hourly Rate Increases Aren’t Going To Slow Down Any Time Soon appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of...
Actual Journalism Has No Place In Samuel Alito’s America
The Supreme Court justice takes aim at ProPublica. The post Actual Journalism Has No Place In Samuel Alito’s America appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito is big mad. That’s actually the complete thought...
Andrew Left Reminded That Nothing About GameStop Makes Sense
GameStop’s stock price may 'make no sense,' but neither does shorting a stock whose price movement makes no sense. The post Andrew Left Reminded That Nothing About GameStop Makes Sense appeared first on Above the Law.GameStop’s stock price may 'make no sense,' but...
Clarence Thomas Took EVEN MORE Free Trips On Private Planes That He’s Still Not Disclosed!
How many shady gifts can one Supreme Court justice get? The post Clarence Thomas Took EVEN MORE Free Trips On Private Planes That He’s Still Not Disclosed! appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Aude Guerrucci-Pool/Getty Images)Last week, we learned that Clarence...
Oklahoma Supreme Court Dashes Hope Of Justice For Tulsa Massacre Survivors
‘A legal system only begins by foreclosing the past... Only wrongs within the system can be made right.’ - Anthony P. Farley The post Oklahoma Supreme Court Dashes Hope Of Justice For Tulsa Massacre Survivors appeared first on Above the Law.Critical race theory has...
The Long And Winding Path To The Supreme Court
Not everyone gets on the Court the same way. The post The Long And Winding Path To The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!The most common occupation of Supreme Court justices at the time of...
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We enjoy working with you! The post Thanks To Our Advertisers On ATL appeared first on Above the Law.Thanks To Our Advertisers On ATL - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:Aon CosmoLex EvenUp...
Stupidity Saves The Day! — See Also
Dumb Argument Gets Knocked Down At Supreme Court: Abortion medication survives! For now. Oklahoma Supreme Court Denies Reparations To Tulsa Massacre Survivors: So much for redress. The Lesson Plans Write Themselves: The YSL RICO case is an easy lay-up for law...
Are More Federal Judgeships on the Horizon?
The JUDGES Act would authorize 63 new permanent district court judgeships across the country over 10 years, including in Texas, California and other states where judges are dealing with particularly high caseloads. The year was 1990. Home Alone was the top movie...
Law Firms Swap CMOs, as Davis Polk, McGuireWoods and Holland & Hart Ink New Marketing Leaders
Established business professionals are in demand in Big Law, as two of the three recent chief marketing officer hires held the same job at other shops. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
‘The Preposterous Has Become Reality’: Chancery Filings Continue to Target Musk, Tesla Board
Complaints in Delaware court allege that Elon Musk sought to take AI-related projects elsewhere if he could nt maintain a 25% equity stake in the electric car manufacturer. Three Tesla shareholders have separately taken legal action against Elon Musk and the...
The Hype Behind Harvey: How Firms Are Using the Gen AI Startup
Harvey, the OpenAI-backed legal tech startup, has nabbed several high-profile law firm and corporate clients. Here's how some of them are using the technology. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
The Hype Behind Harvey: How the Stealthy Startup Is Raising Industry Eyebrows
Harvey, the OpenAI-backed legal tech startup, has nabbed high-profile clients and tons of cash, along with an air of suspicion around its AI capabilities. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
FTX Examiner Requests Additional Investigation on Sullivan & Cromwell
A court-appointed examiner requested up to $3 million to investigate the law firm's role in advising Sam Bankman-Fried on his purchase of Robinhood shares, as well as two other issues. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access...
The Judge Is Also a Policyholder: Jurist Won’t Step Down From Insurance Case Despite Claims History
Liberty Mutual said one of the judge's claim in 2008 was investigated by the company after being "red flagged." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...
Baker Donelson’s Ivy Cadle on Office (and Bar Association) Leadership: ‘You Just Have to Be Able to Shift Hats Quickly’
Cadle manages the Am Law 200 firm's Georgia offices, where about 70 lawyers are based. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz partner Ivy Cadle knows that some may see his attempt at dividing his day between managing two law offices, operating a...
Gen AI Is Eliminating Legal Research and Internal Work Product Silos
A recent byproduct of the generative AI boom has brought about a sudden coupling of once-disparate document management systems and legal research tools. Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek brings you the...
‘Misses the Forest for the Trees’: Barrett Knocks Thomas’ Use of History
Judges should be "very, very careful" about using historical evidence in constitutional adjudication," Justice Amy Coney Barrett has said, adding that citations to favorable historical practices can be like "looking over a crowd and picking out your...
Arizona Car Accident Laws 2024: Guide to Statutes of Limitations, Comparative Negligence, Insurance, & More
Home For the Public Personal Injury Car Accidents Arizona Car Accident Laws 2024: Guide to Statutes of Limitations, Comparative Negligence, Insurance, & More By Austin Kurtz June 13, 2024 Table of Contents Ready to hire a personal injury lawyer to help you with...
The Power of Innovation in Litigation, Drafting and Client Service
Ari Kaplan interviews David Cohen, chair of Reed Smith's Records and E-Discovery Group, and Ross Guberman of BriefCatch. The post The Power of Innovation in Litigation, Drafting and Client Service appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Ari...