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How a Mayer Brown Partner Balances Work With Full-Time Caregiving
Katy McNeil, whose husband has ALS, said she has spent "a lot of time figuring out the right way to approach the really challenging circumstances" of being a full-time law firm partner, wife, caregiver and mom. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will...
SW Florida Boutique Accused of Wrongfully Firing Paralegal After 2 Weeks Maternity Leave
A former paralegal for a Cape Coral boutique is suing her old employer, alleging that it fired her wrongfully after it asked her to work during her maternity leave. Her lawsuit claims discrimination. On October 14, 2022, Norelle Medina gave birth, and about two...
Culture Key to Remaining Competitive for Talent at Midsize Firms
"Less and less, people are concerned with upward mobility as they were in years past," said Philadelphia-area recruiter Brian Levinson. "We live in a now moment, and they're worried about the now," Levinson said. Struggling to compete with larger firms when it...
Big Law Lines Up to Battle FTC Over Ban on Noncompete Clauses
"There is a presumption that compliance with a regulation later held to be invalid results in irreparable harm to those subject to the regulation," the Society for Human Resource Management said in a court filing. A Texas company’s challenge to Federal Trade...
Fired Lawyer Loses Bid to Retain Her Job
"If his dissent was an answer to a law school exam, it would get an 'F,'" said Nova professor Bob Jarvis about a Supreme Court Justice opinion. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
‘My Clients Are Devastated’: Court Holds Staffing Agencies Not Liable for Licensed Health Care Practitioners’ Credentials
The plaintiff-appellants indicated that they are considering filing a motion for reconsideration or an application for certiorari with the Supreme Court. The Georgia Court of Appeals has determined that health care providers, not staffing companies, have a duty...
Seeing Advantages in Solo Practice, Big Law Partner Launches Firm for Compliance, Monitorship Matters
"Clients really want to just pick their lawyers more than they want to pick sometimes the law firm," noted Steve Solow, who left Big Law after more than 20 years. Steve Solow has worked at large law firms for more than 20 years, including the partnerships of...
Morning Docket: 06.07.24
* The 3-3-3 Court is stupid and always has been. [Balls and Strikes] * Fifth Circuit uncharacteristically puts a stop to book banning craze. Kyle Duncan throws temper tantrum in dissent. [Bloomberg Law News] * Google prevails in class action over AI training data....
City Sued For $1 Million After Cop Murders A Tiny Dog For The Crime Of Being Lost
Estimates say cops kill 25-30 pet dogs a day. The post City Sued For $1 Million After Cop Murders A Tiny Dog For The Crime Of Being Lost appeared first on Above the Law.You know what kind of person kills animals on the regular? Psychopaths, at least according to a...
Top 15 Biglaw Firm Is On A Quest To Reach 1K Lawyers In The U.S.
Up, up, and away! Can this top Biglaw firm reach its goal of having 1,000 U.S. lawyers? The post Top 15 Biglaw Firm Is On A Quest To Reach 1K Lawyers In The U.S. appeared first on Above the Law.If a Biglaw firm is one of the biggest, does that mean it’s also one of...
Civil Litigators Cannot Usually Relate To Criminal Lawyers
The two realms are not interchangeable. The post Civil Litigators Cannot Usually Relate To Criminal Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.I was recently watching the news coverage of a monumental criminal case that wrapped up last week, which I am sure many of you...
Bedbugs Have Come To Skadden
The Wilmington office of the Biglaw firm has an infestation. The post Bedbugs Have Come To Skadden appeared first on Above the Law.Bedbugs are not a new problem in Biglaw.But it’s still an unsettling one. The mere possibility of catching the modern scourge just by...
The Playbook Strategy: Building Your Pre-Conference Digital Presence
Looking to win business at your next conference? Read on. The post The Playbook Strategy: Building Your Pre-Conference Digital Presence appeared first on Above the Law.Ed note: This is the second installment in a series. Read the first installment here.After laying...
FYI Biglaw: M&A May Be Back, Baby!
This Biglaw M&A partner says the mood on the market has changed from 'cautious optimism' to even 'more optimism.' The post FYI Biglaw: M&A May Be Back, Baby! appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.Confidence is...
Concurrences Are All the Rage
The justices clearly assert their uniqueness with their concurrences and as this is on display, they show how the justices may be more different than meets the eye. The post Concurrences Are All the Rage appeared first on Above the Law.Concurrences have played an...
Identifying and Addressing Conflicts of Interest
We have all experienced conflicts in our lives. Like that one time you invited your two best friends to a party without realizing they both dated the same person (awkward). Or when you tried to go vegan but found yourself in a staring contest with a piece of maple...
Clarence Thomas’s Corruption Finally Has A Price Tag
Thomas got just under $6 million in gifts while on the Court. The post Clarence Thomas’s Corruption Finally Has A Price Tag appeared first on Above the Law.Over the last 18 months or so, there’ve been a glut of story about the big-ticket gifts Supreme Court justices...
LegalZoom Sued For Unauthorized Practice Of Law In State That Still Recognizes Alina Habba
Didn't we sort out all the LegalZoom cases years ago? The post LegalZoom Sued For Unauthorized Practice Of Law In State That Still Recognizes Alina Habba appeared first on Above the Law.“Access to justice” conversations generally veer toward indigent clients unable to...
Some Summer Associate Is Showing Up To Work In A Horse-Drawn Carriage
Summer program or Oregon Trail? The post Some Summer Associate Is Showing Up To Work In A Horse-Drawn Carriage appeared first on Above the Law.Summer programs are a time for extravagance. After surviving on fast food and coffee while poring over outlines, students...
Trump Lawyer Lost Weight By Passing Up His Client’s Fast-Food Extravaganza During Trial Lunch Breaks
Donald Trump's lawyer lost more than the case -- he lost weight too, even though he was surrounded by a 'plethora' of junk food. The post Trump Lawyer Lost Weight By Passing Up His Client’s Fast-Food Extravaganza During Trial Lunch Breaks appeared first on Above the...
Steve Bannon Is Headed For The Big House
Never surrender ... until July 1. The post Steve Bannon Is Headed For The Big House appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)Steve Bannon is going to jail because Joe Biden is terrified of MAGA.Or maybe it’s because the putrefying...
Building On Its Jurisage Merger, CiteRight Launches AI-Powered Tool For Litigators To Summarize And Synthesize Case Law
The AI-powered tool embedded within CiteRight helps litigation teams quickly find, synthesize, and generate high-quality case law summaries. The post Building On Its Jurisage Merger, CiteRight Launches AI-Powered Tool For Litigators To Summarize And Synthesize Case...
Trials And Tribulations
An FYI for all reporters who ever get near a courthouse: Get some basic training in criminal procedure to avoid silly questions. The post Trials And Tribulations appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images)As lawyers, we should know (and...
The Legal Pedigree Of Donald Trump’s VP Shortlist
They'd better play nice with Trump if they want the nod for the Vice Presidential nomination. The post The Legal Pedigree Of Donald Trump’s VP Shortlist appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia...
Our Advertisers Are The Best
We really enjoy working with you. The post Our Advertisers Are The Best appeared first on Above the Law.Our Advertisers Are The Best - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:Aon CosmoLex EvenUp...
Why Make Partner When You Could Just Judge? — See Also
Clarence Thomas Rakes In Millions In Gifts On The Highest Court: Shouts out to Harlan Crow! There's Only One Group To Focus On During The Biden Trial: Black people! Count Your Blessings: Gorsuch's estimation of the Supreme Court doesn't really match up with the...
The Law Firm Disrupted: With an Office Status Quo Established, Full Steam Ahead on Real Estate Decisions
It's a good time to survey the year to date in law firm real estate and workplace trends. 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...
Judge Denies Motions to Set Aside Jury Verdict Against NRA, Ex-Officers
Justice Joel Cohen will consider non-monetary relief, including the appointment of an independent monitor, at the next phase in the case. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
3 Key Things to Know About the New Colorado AI Act
While the Colorado AI Act might be the first of its kind, attorneys note that companies won't have to start from scratch when it comes to getting their compliance in order. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Ontario Bar Association Launches Novel AI Initiative to Boost Use in Everyday Practice
Legal tech guru Colin Lachance will be the association's innovator-in-residence, leading a year-long program to get lawyers to better understand and implement artificial intelligence. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
As US Antitrust Enforcers Target AI Firms, Legal Experts Predict Lawsuits Will Follow
"They want to maintain their reputations for being very aggressive," law professor Thom Lambert said of the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice agreeing to target top AI firms on antitrust grounds. "My guess is this seals the deal: These companies are...
9th Circuit Judge Recuses From Gaza Case After Israel Trip
Judge Ryan Nelson stated that "out of an abundance of caution, the best course in this specific case (which may not apply in other cases) is to recuse." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
Amid Law Firm Merger Frenzy, Former Leaders of Wilmer and Hale Offer Insights
"The fact that we brought all these people into the loop in October and it never leaked until we made it public on May 31 said to me that it was going to work," said Bill Lee. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Skadden Funds New 1L Pathway Program at Penn Carey Law
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom gave Penn Carey Law the endowed gift for the program in honor of Eric Friedman, a 1989 Penn Carey graduate who served as Skadden's executive partner for 15 years before stepping down in April. Hi there.The email you just...
Columbia University to Hire ‘Safe Passage Liaison’
"This is the first time a university has negotiated with the students who've been pushed off campus by extreme protesters," Jay Edelson said in an email to Law.com. "And the result we got makes clear what our priorities are: safety for students, and actually...
Judges React to 11th Circuit’s Gen AI Use: ‘Creative,’ Occasionally ‘Misleading,’ and ‘Brave’
While some judges appreciated Judge Kevin Newsom's transparency in exploring generative AI in legal work, others thought his adventurousness was premature. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...
Morning Docket: 06.06.24
* Columbia Law Review's website is still down after its Board nuked the publication of a human rights scholar's article about Palestinians. The journal's leadership calls out the Board's claimed justifications. [Inside Higher Ed] * Speaking of Columbia, the...
Customers Who Couldn’t Wait To Pull Their Money From First Republic Now Miss It Terribly
You don’t know what you’ve got until it becomes a Chase account. The post Customers Who Couldn’t Wait To Pull Their Money From First Republic Now Miss It Terribly appeared first on Above the Law.You don’t know what you’ve got until it becomes a Chase account. The post...
The One Big Problem With Trump’s Felony Appeal
Trump's legal allies have high hopes for his appeal, but their best arguments all end with him still a criminal. The post The One Big Problem With Trump’s Felony Appeal appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Yuki Iwamura-Pool/Getty Images)With the jury conviction...
10 Quick Tips For New In-House Counsel
Even if you're a seasoned in-house attorney, a refresher never hurts. The post 10 Quick Tips For New In-House Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.While I am no longer “new” to in-house work, I remember the steep learning curve. Here are 10 quick tips to help you...
Kim Kardashian Returns To Studying Law, And ‘Can’t Deal’ With Hearsay Exceptions
Talk about an excited utterance! What did Kim Kardashian have to say about hearsay exceptions? The post Kim Kardashian Returns To Studying Law, And ‘Can’t Deal’ With Hearsay Exceptions appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for ULTA...
Neil Gorsuch Says Supreme Court Colleagues Are A ‘Blessing’ To The American People
He's full on delusional about the current Court. The post Neil Gorsuch Says Supreme Court Colleagues Are A ‘Blessing’ To The American People appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Being one of nine unelected superlegislators with a...
Republican Talking Heads Do Their Best To Make Hunter Biden Trial About Black People Subverting Justice
You've gotta respect the creativity. The post Republican Talking Heads Do Their Best To Make Hunter Biden Trial About Black People Subverting Justice appeared first on Above the Law.Hunter Biden has been a frequent favorite to dunk on by the right for the last few...
How to Effectively Structure Your Legal Team
You are best positioned as a chief legal officer or general counsel when you have multiple resources reporting to you in any business environment. However, staffing and organizing your team in a way that best serves the needs of your legal department and your...
Artificial Intelligence: This Firm is Doing It Right
Generative AI. Literally everyone is talking about it now. The AmLaws are making a big show of hiring Chief AI Officers and buying generative AI. But are they using it? No. I’ve met with and spoken to the heads of AI at AmLaw firms and this was essentially how the...
Not Paying Attention When We Told Lawyers to Be Concise?
Get to the Point | Consider tight word count limits as a challenge to your writing prowess. The post Not Paying Attention When We Told Lawyers to Be Concise? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Consider tight word count limits as a...
Several AGs Push The ABA’s Accreditation Criteria To Comply With SFFA v. Harvard
TL;DR: Change the language or a bunch of law schools will get sued, k thx. The post Several AGs Push The ABA’s Accreditation Criteria To Comply With <em>SFFA v. Harvard</em> appeared first on Above the Law.Since the Supreme Court transformed the 14th...
Take A Wild Guess Which Federal Judge Is Hosting Amici At A Motions Hearing?
Take your time, NBD. The post Take A Wild Guess Which Federal Judge Is Hosting Amici At A Motions Hearing? appeared first on Above the Law.Judge Aileen Cannon has outdone herself with her latest, cursed minute order.The representatives designated in the respective...
Biglaw Firm Bounced From Case Over Private Equity Work
Is a profitable source of Biglaw work about to run dry? The post Biglaw Firm Bounced From Case Over Private Equity Work appeared first on Above the Law.This is the kind of story the may seem bland on the outside — bankruptcy, private equity, and Biglaw aren’t the most...
As A Convicted Felon, Donald Trump Cannot Possess Firearms, But No One Will Likely Enforce This Gun Ban
Assuming Trump was not lying about owning guns in the first place so as to please easily duped NRA members, as a convicted felon he must surrender his firearms. The post As A Convicted Felon, Donald Trump Cannot Possess Firearms, But No One Will Likely Enforce This...
Man Who Went Viral For Attending A Suspended Driver’s License Hearing While Driving His Car Had His Suspension Rescinded In 2022
It isn't just roads that sometimes take some strange twists and turns. The post Man Who Went Viral For Attending A Suspended Driver’s License Hearing While Driving His Car Had His Suspension Rescinded In 2022 appeared first on Above the Law.Last week, you may have...
This Student Is Splitting His Time Between Studying For Law School And Driving For NASCAR
It's a race to the finish line -- for his law school studies and his NASCAR standings. The post This Student Is Splitting His Time Between Studying For Law School And Driving For NASCAR appeared first on Above the Law.Stephen Mallozzi, driver of the #22 Outback...
House Republicans Unveil New Bill To Put Former Presidents Above The Law
Above state law, anyway. The post House Republicans Unveil New Bill To Put Former Presidents Above The Law appeared first on Above the Law.Will it though?
Unnecessary In-Person Court Appearances Have Returned
In case you were worried that being a lawyer was becoming just that tiny bit less stressful ... fear not! The post Unnecessary In-Person Court Appearances Have Returned appeared first on Above the Law.During the COVID-19 pandemic, courts canceled nearly all in-person...
The Impressive Jury Awards Of 2023
A look at the top jury verdict of the year. The post The Impressive Jury Awards Of 2023 appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to data collected by VerdictSearch, what was the largest verdict of...
SFFA v. Harvard Hits The ABA — See Also
Attorneys General Push For Section 206 Language Overhaul: Was only a matter of time. Federal Judge Uses ChatGPT To Decide Case: His reasoning makes sense! Lawyer Attempts Break-In, Gets Caught Shortly After: You'd think knowing the law would stop you from breaking it....
LawNext PR: Assembly Software Launches NeosAI, AI Embedded in the Neos Case Management Platform
Today on the LawNext PR podcast, Assembly Software CEO Daniel Farrar joins Bob Ambrogi to discuss today’s launch of NeosAI, a suite of AI-powered features integrated directly into the Neos case management platform. “NeosAI is designed to enhance efficiency,...
On LawNext: CEO Ross Guberman On How BriefCatch Is Expanding Its Mission to Help Legal Professionals Improve their Writing
This has been a notable year for BriefCatch, a legal technology company devoted to helping legal professionals improve their legal writing. It started nine months ago, with the company’s raise of a $3.5 million seed round, continued with its roll outs of new products...
Fired for Wanting Less Diversity Efforts? White Employee Sues HP
"The statement made by the plaintiff regarding the defendant's DEI efforts were falsely branded as 'dogpiling,' and 'racist' by managers in the employ of the defendant, including the plaintiff's supervisor, Dean Wicke," the complaint alleged. A white former...
Panel Sends AT&T Data Breach Lawsuits to Texas Judge Ada Brown
In a Wednesday order, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation assigned U.S. District Judge Ada Brown of the Northern District of Texas to oversee the AT&T data breach docket. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
New Federal Pregnancy Regulations: Five Key Takeaways and Five Key Action Steps for Employers
EEOC regulations have expanded coverage beyond what employers might expect. Employers should become familiar with these requirements and take certain risk-reducing actions before the regulations take effect June 18. After a year’s wait, the Equal Employment...
Arkansas State Claims Commission Bows Out of Bowen Law Professorship Dispute
Robert Steinbuch filed a claim with the Arkansas State Claims Commission in 2022 when he failed to receive a named professorship for the 2022 to 2023 academic year from then-Dean Theresa Beiner. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
McDonald’s Loses ‘Big Mac’ Trademark Case in EU Dispute Over Chicken Burgers
McDonald's Irish rival Supermac's described the case as "trademark bullying" and called the ECJ General Court decision a significant victory for small businesses worldwide. McDonald’s has lost its right to call its chicken sandwiches a “Big Mac” in the European...
Litigation Over Alleged ‘Quiet Quitting’ Fizzles Out With Discontinuance
Both parties withdrew their actions pursuant to stipulations. The case made national headlines as firms grappled with hybrid work. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content...
Lawfare? Ken Paxton Accuses State Bar of Weaponizing Courts Against Him
The Paxton petition follows in the steps of his first assistant, whose ethics violations defense on the same issues is pending before the Texas Supreme Court. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
5th Circuit Strikes Down SEC’s Private Fund Advisers Rule
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission exceeded its statutory authority, the appeals court says. A federal appeals court Wednesday struck down the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s months-old rule regarding private fund advisers, saying the agency...
2 Senior Google Legal Leaders Exiting Amid Restructuring
"I'm grateful for the regulators, policy makers and advocates who relentlessly pressed to make us better, to challenge our presumptions, and to keep us humble," Google Chief Privacy Officer Keith Enright wrote on LinkedIn. Google Chief Privacy Officer Keith...
Morning Docket: 06.05.24
* ACLU suing Biden administration over new asylum rules that were basically the Trump Muslim ban... but for Latin America. [Axios] * Linklaters pulls back from plan to just not pay partners what they've earned if they decide to lateral. [Law.com International] * Trump...
Noise, Floods, Faulty Elevators Apparently Not Great Selling Points For Billionaire’s Row Condos
$125 million might be nice, but in a building where the penthouse is seeking $105 million, not as nice as actually being able to sell your condo. The post Noise, Floods, Faulty Elevators Apparently Not Great Selling Points For Billionaire’s Row Condos appeared first...
Congress Goes Big On IVF
We’ve seen IVF legislative efforts before. But never like this. The post Congress Goes Big On IVF appeared first on Above the Law.On the heels of the Alabama debacle — where the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that fertility clinics could be liable for the wrongful death...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: $260M Talc Verdict Adds to J&J’s Trial Troubles, Ozempic MDL Marches Ahead After Judge Dies
This week: Dean Omar, the same Dallas plaintiffs' firm that won a $45 million mesothelioma talc verdict less than two months ago, scored a $260 million jury award on Monday. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Top 5 Legal Nurse Consultants (Ranked)
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Deadline Extended: New England Legal Awards 2024
Law.com is accepting nominations for the New England Legal Awards, celebrating legal excellence in Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Law Firm Intake: Save Time and Convert More Clients With These 3 Tips
Intake is most important process in your law firm. Here are three top tips for improving it. The post Law Firm Intake: Save Time and Convert More Clients With These 3 Tips appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.When you get your intake...
Miami Litigators Revive 9-Figure Lawsuit Against NASCAR Over ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Coin
"There's a tendency to treat crypto and meme coins as a joke where they don't need to be taken seriously," said Joe Delich, a partner at Freedman Normand. "But they're a real product." Miami attorneys revived a nine-figure lawsuit against NASCAR over allegations...
Merrick Garland Schools Republicans On How The Actual Justice System Works
He took on the conspiracy theory dominating the Republican Party. The post Merrick Garland Schools Republicans On How The Actual Justice System Works appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Attorney General Merrick Garland is appearing...
The Changing Times
What's going on in the case filed by the New York Times against Microsoft and OpenAI? For now, the most attention must be paid to the pending motions to dismiss. The post The Changing Times appeared first on Above the Law.The New York Times building (photo by David...
Biglaw Firm Allegedly Told Partner It was Time To ‘Hang Up His Spurs’
Lawsuit against Fox Rothschild alleges age discrimination. The post Biglaw Firm Allegedly Told Partner It was Time To ‘Hang Up His Spurs’ appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw firm Fox Rothschild is facing an age discrimination lawsuit filed by one of its former...
No ‘Fear Factor’: Biglaw Summer Associates ‘Excited’ About Using AI
Generative AI comes to Biglaw summer associates, but how do they like it? The post No ‘Fear Factor’: Biglaw Summer Associates ‘Excited’ About Using AI appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.I think, broadly, summer...
Ex-Law Professor’s Lawsuit Against Former Students He Admits Sleeping With Somehow Still Happening
Court ruled that the former FTC Commissioner's suit against former 1Ls can continue despite bizarre pleading. The post Ex-Law Professor’s Lawsuit Against Former Students He Admits Sleeping With Somehow Still Happening appeared first on Above the Law.Former FTC...
Trump Election Lawyer Ken Chesebro Is Really Beefing Up His Firsthand Knowledge Of State Criminal Procedure
He was taking notes on a criminal fucking conspiracy. The post Trump Election Lawyer Ken Chesebro Is Really Beefing Up His Firsthand Knowledge Of State Criminal Procedure appeared first on Above the Law.This morning, attorney Ken Chesebro got indicted for his role in...
How To Run A Small Law Firm Without Getting Overwhelmed
It is possible! Find out how on the Non-Eventcast. The post How To Run A Small Law Firm Without Getting Overwhelmed appeared first on Above the Law.Managing a small law firm is a big deal. And it’s not always easy. Resource allocation can be difficult, and it can be...
This Is The Actual Campus Censorship The Free Speech People Should Be Worried About
What happened to free speech? The post This Is The Actual Campus Censorship The Free Speech People Should Be Worried About appeared first on Above the Law.Harvard Law consistently ranks as one of the best law schools in America. When Rabea Eghbariah, a human rights...
Biglaw Firm Tapped To Stop Kroger/Albertsons Merger
Biglaw is taking on big grocery. The post Biglaw Firm Tapped To Stop Kroger/Albertsons Merger appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Which Biglaw firm was hired by Washington state to block the proposed merger...
Columbia Law Review’s Board Of Directors Really Doesn’t Like Free Speech — See Also
They'd Rather Take Down The Site Than Leave The Paper Up: Eghbariah's article on the Nakba as a legal concept is turning heads and spurring censorship. Merrick Garland's Class Is In Session: Here's how things are supposed to go. Community Matters: Does your firm...
CooperSurgical Lawsuits Face Jurisdictional, Venue Challenges
"This (would not be a) ruling on the substance of plaintiffs' claims," Tiseme Zegeye of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, one of the attorneys for the plaintiffs, said. "This is determining where the lawsuits will play out. ... It's the first step in figuring...
A Preemptive Strike? Samsung Electronics Requests Declaratory Non-Infringement Judgment Against Oura Ring Patents
"Each and every time a major competitor has developed and/or released a product that competes in the smart ring market, Oura has filed a patent infringement action against that competitor," according to Samsung's complaint. Samsung Electronics, represented by a...
LegalZoom Sued for Alleged Unauthorized Practice of Law
LegalZoom allegedly engages in the unauthorized practice of law because it does not fit the statutory definition of a professional service corporation and because its owners include nonlawyers, according to the complaint. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Dallas Firm That Won $45M Talc Verdict Scored Again: Jury Hits J&J With $260M
The Oregon jury's verdict, which included $200 million in punitive damages, followed a month of trial in a case brought by Kyung Lee, diagnosed with mesothelioma after decades of being exposed to Johnson & Johnson's baby powder. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
11th Circuit Judge Uses ChatGPT in Deciding Appeal, Encourages Others to Consider It
In a proposal he said "many will reflexively condemn as heresy," Judge Kevin Newsom suggests that those who follow an "ordinary meaning" approach to law should consider how AI-powered LLMs such as ChatGPT can "inform the interpretive analysis." Premium...
‘Legal Version of Flopping’: Judges Spar Over Standing in Blocking Fund for Black Business Women
"At bottom, American Alliance and its members have shown nothing more than flopping on the field when it comes to establishing an injury in fact," Eleventh Circuit Judge Robin Rosenbaum wrote in dissent. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will...
AI Boom Has Left Employers With Head-Spinning Governance Challenges
Businesses and governments are "grappling with how to set boundaries while staying competitive in the technology transformation race," FTI Technology Global CEO Sophie Ross said. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
21 State AGs Urge ABA to Remove Race-Based Criteria From Accreditation
"Standard 206 seemingly asks law schools to defy the Court's clear directive," the AGs said in their letter, adding that proposed revisions "do little to solve these problems." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
America’s Best Lawsuit Loan Companies
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Novo Nordisk Files Multiple Complaints Alleging Trademark Infringement, False Advertising Across U.S.
"We will continue to pursue legal action against those who provide potentially unsafe and ineffective compounded 'semaglutide' products and knowingly deceive patients who are seeking treatment, thereby eroding public trust in the safety of FDA-approved medicines,"...
‘Follow the Money’: Feds Close Case Against Michael Lynch in HP Fraud Trial
"Dr. Lynch essentially testified that he doesn't read his email," Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Leach told the jury. "There's no reason to think he wasn't paying attention." Autonomy CEO Michael Lynch “had more than $500 million reasons to lie to HP” when he...
Morning Docket: 06.04.24
* Columbia Law Review's board of directors took the whole website offline because the journal published an article from a Palestinian scholar. It's still down. [The Intercept] * Summer associates getting trained in generative AI, which makes a lot of sense for wary...
Billionaire Suffers Minor Setback In Decade-Plus Effort To Screw Over Deutsche Bank
Alexander Vik may not have to pay the Germans (yet), but he does have to see them again in Connecticut state court. The post Billionaire Suffers Minor Setback In Decade-Plus Effort To Screw Over Deutsche Bank appeared first on Above the Law.Alexander Vik may not have...
Lewis Roca’s Managing Partner Explains Why Law Firm Leaders Should Volunteer In The Community Where Their Firm Is Based
This Biglaw managing partner has the scoop on how law firm leaders can give back to their communities. The post Lewis Roca’s Managing Partner Explains Why Law Firm Leaders Should Volunteer In The Community Where Their Firm Is Based appeared first on Above the Law.Ken...
In Redo of Its Study, Stanford Finds Westlaw’s AI Hallucinates At Double the Rate of LexisNexis
Last week, I reported here that researchers at Stanford University planned to augment a study they released of generative AI legal research tools from LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters, in which it found that they deliver hallucinated results more often than the...