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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...
Client Conversations: You’re Not Bugging Your Clients If You’re Providing Value
Jay Harrington | Initiating client conversations positions you as a trusted advisor who is the “first phone call” when new legal needs arise. The post Client Conversations: You’re Not Bugging Your Clients If You’re Providing Value appeared first on Articles, Tips and...
Top Biglaw Firm Poaches 11 Partners From Competitor In Latest Group Lateral Move
This is the Biglaw firm's second major group hire in 2024. The post Top Biglaw Firm Poaches 11 Partners From Competitor In Latest Group Lateral Move appeared first on Above the Law.Group lateral moves are still all the rage in Biglaw, and Paul Hastings ought to know —...
Judge Cannon Will Get To Trump’s Gag Order When She Gets To It. (Or Not.)
Guess those FBI agents should have known better than to execute a search warrant. They were asking for it! The post Judge Cannon Will Get To Trump’s Gag Order When She Gets To It. (Or Not.) appeared first on Above the Law.“WOW! I just came out of the Biden Witch Hunt...
‘Use Your Legal Training For Good’: Skadden Associate With ALS Encourages Lawyers To Help Others
You can watch Brian Wallach in action in the amazing documentary, 'For Love & Life: No Ordinary Campaign,' on Amazon Prime. The post ‘Use Your Legal Training For Good’: Skadden Associate With ALS Encourages Lawyers To Help Others appeared first on Above the...
Biglaw Firm Sued For Revoking Offer To Arab-American Who Condemned Gaza Bombing
Firms took a broad swath when cutting ties with lawyers over Gaza... this lawsuit alleges one firm went too broad. The post Biglaw Firm Sued For Revoking Offer To Arab-American Who Condemned Gaza Bombing appeared first on Above the Law.Immediately after Hamas attacked...
Law Professors Push Administration To Drop Charges Against Protesting Students
That's how you support your students! The post Law Professors Push Administration To Drop Charges Against Protesting Students appeared first on Above the Law.When faculty shows support for their students, it usually means offering extended office hours or writing...
Retired Federal Judge Regrets All Those Harvard Law Hires
But the bigger problem is the Federalist Society. The post Retired Federal Judge Regrets All Those Harvard Law Hires appeared first on Above the Law.Judge David Tatel hung up his robes, that is, he retired from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia...
Trump Attorney Won’t Let Having No Evidence Get In The Way Of Insane Rambling
Joe Biden is behind the hush money trial... which is why he's not even bothering to campaign on it. OK, sure. The post Trump Attorney Won’t Let Having No Evidence Get In The Way Of Insane Rambling appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by...
Oregon’s Overworked Public Defense System Means Defendants Walk Free
That's a lot of people who need defending. The post Oregon’s Overworked Public Defense System Means Defendants Walk Free appeared first on Above the Law.What do you do if a defendant in a criminal matter isn’t able to afford their own attorney? Lawyers fresh from...
Biglaw Wants In On Those Sweet Professional Sports Deals
Biglaw goes where the money is. The post Biglaw Wants In On Those Sweet Professional Sports Deals appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Which Biglaw firm advised the PGA Tour on a $3 billion...
Upside Down Over A Parking Spat — See Also
Alito's Neighbor Gives Some Background On The Upside-Down Flag: Looks like there are more people to blame than Alito's wife. Unfortunately, They're From Harvard: Retired judge wishes he spread the love to other schools. Who Needs Proof When You Can Ramble?: Trump's...
Breaking News: LexisNexis To Acquire Contract Drafting Company Henchman
LexisNexis Legal & Professional said today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Henchman, a Belgium-based contract drafting legal technology company. LexisNexis said it is acquiring the company for its document management system that enable...
Attorneys General Coalition Files Multistate Brief in Support of Title IX Changes, Protections for Transgender Students
"Enough is enough," New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said in a statement regarding an amicus brief filed in support of Title IX's recent changes. "We need policies that durably ensure fair and nondiscriminatory treatment of all students nationwide and do...
Judge Clears Way for Wiretap Claims Against Delta, JetBlue for Use of Session Replay Code
"The court found no source in this district or under this circuit to suggest that visitors to websites should justifiably expect to have all their actions recorded. On the contrary, courts have found that software like the Session Replay Code are not an expected...
‘Not Your Typical Conviction’: Past Fraud, Contempt Findings Against Trump Likely to Inform Sentencing, Experts Say
This may be Donald Trump's first criminal conviction, but observers say his past fraud and contempt findings make a non-carceral sentence far from assured. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...
NCBE Releases Results of NextGen’s First Pilot Test
It was determined that extensive legal reference material, such as the Federal Rules of Evidence, will not be provided on the NextGen exam, according to NCBE's Monday announcement. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
1st Circuit Seems Unsure of Overturning Order Barring American Airlines-JetBlue Alliance
"I thought he [the trial judge] listened to the experts that the defendants [airlines] put forward and assessed their testimony and expressly found they were biased and largely not credible," said First Circuit Judge William Kayatta Jr. Hi there.The email you...
K&L Gates Represent Honeywell in Breach of Supply Agreement for Millions of Nitrile Gloves
"The nature and timeline of each S2S-manufactured deadline demonstrates that S2S was acting unreasonably with respect to issues that it had failed to show present health or safety concerns," according to Honeywell's complaint filed by attorneys with K&L...
Lawyers Forge On With Ozempic Litigation Amid MDL Reassignment Uncertainty
"When a client reads that their judge has passed, it is a scary, scary thing," said Jonathan Orent, a member at Motley Rice. 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...
K&L Gates Joins Orrick in Offering Gen AI Training for Summer Associates
Law firms are hoping an early introduction to generative AI will make next year's incoming associates more excited about using the technology. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Florida Senators Refuse to Advance Judicial Nominees Post-Trump Conviction
"It is difficult to understand what they're doing," said a law school professor who studies federal judicial appointments. "It has nothing to do with the merits of the nominees." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Morning Docket: 06.03.24
* Chief Justice Roberts declines an invitation from the Senate to discuss why his branch is a corrupt mess. As a reminder, there is a correct response to the Chief's position. [Esquire] * Sam Alito's neighbors say he used his security detail to intimidate the...
It’s Not Just the Spread. Big Law Is Making More ‘Business-Driven’ Pay Choices
"On the compensation side, we're always looking to thread the needle to where our rates are fair to clients and where we can demonstrate that we value our top talent," said Lorie Almon, chair of Seyfarth Shaw. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
A Novel (and ‘Funnier’) Ranking System for Law Schools: How Many Mentions in the Times
Alternatives to the U.S. News & World Report Law Schools Rankings have gotten a lot of press lately, and one University of Kentucky law school professor is the latest to offer one: a "funnier" rankings system. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Mexicans Elect Ruling Party Candidate for the Presidency in Consolidation of Power
Claudia Sheinbaum has vowed to continue with the agenda of the Morena party, prompting concern by investors and their legal advisers who have not found the policies business-friendly, and who fear they will further erode checks and balances and weaken the country's...
Mental Health Inequities Could Cost $1.3 Trillion In 2040. How Can The Industry Prevent This?
Mental health inequities are costing the U.S. $477.5 billion annually. This could rise to $1.3 trillion in 2040 if left unaddressed. The post Mental Health Inequities Could Cost $1.3 Trillion In 2040. How Can The Industry Prevent This? appeared first on Above the...
Trump Isn’t Alone On Falsifying Business Records
About those felony charges... The post Trump Isn’t Alone On Falsifying Business Records appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by BRENDAN MCDERMID/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!In New York, how many cases...
If Only There Were A Prize For Being In Denial — See Also
Todd Blanche. Lawyer. Thespian:Todd Blanche: Lawyer, Thespian: Experienced lawyer plays dumb for the camera. Go Home, Stephen Miller: Judge throws out the NYU John Doe case. A Challenger Approaches!: Did you see the NYT's law school ranking? Hot Bonus Summer?:...
Talc Plaintiffs Move to Quash Subpoenas as J&J Defends Attorney’s Conduct
On Thursday, Beasley Allen and the plaintiffs' steering committee in the talc multidistrict litigation filed motions to quash subpoenas sought by Johnson & Johnson in the talc litigation. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
American Airlines Sued Over Staffer’s Alleged ‘Terror Campaign’
"Using social media and other means, (the defendant) was able to create a dossier on the plaintiffs and use their past trauma for his personal enjoyment," the complaint alleged. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
The New York Times Law School Rankings: A New Way To Rank Prestige
Could it be? A new way to judge a law school's prestige? Move over U.S. News, because The New York Times law school rankings are here. The post The New York Times Law School Rankings: A New Way To Rank Prestige appeared first on Above the Law.Now that we know...
Content Creation vs. Perfectionism
A matter of balance. The post Content Creation vs. Perfectionism appeared first on Above the Law.Law firm content and perfectionism often go hand in hand, reflecting the impeccably high standards that characterize the legal profession. Nevertheless, studies have...
American Arbitration Association Sees Future Of Dispute Resolution Online With Acquisition
The future of dispute resolution is online. The post American Arbitration Association Sees Future Of Dispute Resolution Online With Acquisition appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)The pandemic taught us that we can handle a lot more of our legal disputes...
Federal Judge Dies After Being Hit By Car Near Courthouse
According to authorities, the driver who struck and killed the judge did not seem to be impaired at the time of the crash. The post Federal Judge Dies After Being Hit By Car Near Courthouse appeared first on Above the Law.We have some sad news to report out of Nevada,...
Stephen Miller’s NYU John Doe Won’t Get His Day In Court
Sorry for your loss, John Doe. The post Stephen Miller’s NYU John Doe Won’t Get His Day In Court appeared first on Above the Law.Right before Stephen Miller decided to sue Macy’s for discriminatory hiring around the only time that people actually care about the...
Who’s Ready For Some Biglaw Summer Bonuses?
Associates would love Biglaw firms to share the wealth! The post Who’s Ready For Some Biglaw Summer Bonuses? appeared first on Above the Law.Summer bonuses aren’t regular occurrences in Biglaw the way year-end ones are — no one is banking on these things coming...
Todd Blanche Doesn’t Seem To Understand How ‘Being A Lawyer’ Works
Or at least he doesn't want to admit to it on TV. The post Todd Blanche Doesn’t Seem To Understand How ‘Being A Lawyer’ Works appeared first on Above the Law.Todd Blanche and Donald Trump (Photo by Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images)In fairness, Todd Blanche...
Former Federal Appellate Judge Says Supreme Court Has Become ‘A Tragedy’ For The Rule Of Law
Precedent no longer matters at the Supreme Court, a recently retired federal appellate judge says in his new book. The post Former Federal Appellate Judge Says Supreme Court Has Become ‘A Tragedy’ For The Rule Of Law appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Staci...
Iqbal Khan May Get To Be CEO Of Credit Suisse After All
It won’t be Credit Suisse anymore, of course, but we’re sure the irony is not lost on Tidjane Thiam. The post Iqbal Khan May Get To Be CEO Of Credit Suisse After All appeared first on Above the Law.It won’t be Credit Suisse anymore, of course, but we’re sure the irony...
Aileen Cannon’s Delay Tactics In Trump Documents Case Takes A Turn For The Stupid
Donald Trump is mad the federal government gets to spend money when he's not president. The post Aileen Cannon’s Delay Tactics In Trump Documents Case Takes A Turn For The Stupid appeared first on Above the Law.Aileen CannonFederal judge Aileen Cannon has already —...
Insurers Rally to Challenge Regulator: DoL Fiduciary Rule on Retirement Plans Opposed
The complaint alleges the new 2023 rule is repeating the errors of the Labor Department's 2016 failed rule. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...
DC Professional Responsibility Board Recommends Disbarment for Giuliani After Attack on 2020 Election Results
D.C. authorities said that Giuliani's "effort to undermine the integrity of the 2020 presidential election has helped destabilize our democracy." The professional responsibility board governing bar discipline in Washington, D.C. on Friday recommended that former...
$2.3M in Legal Fees Sought After Long South Florida Feud Over $127K
"It's incredible, but that is where we are now," said Bilzin Sumberg partner Felix X. Rodriguez. 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...
Ambiguity of Trump Gag Order Leaves Him at Risk of Contempt, Jail
"You could fashion an argument that the restrictions on speech generally are really geared toward protecting the trial or any interference with the trial, but the jurors' safety issue is one that would continue past them returning a verdict," opined one observer....
In Line With Sister Court, Eighth Circuit Reverses $185K Attorney Fee Award Despite Plaintiff’s Success in CISG Case
In a dispute arising out of nonpayment for 1 million bottles of hand sanitizer to be delivered to Reach's customer, Five Below, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota granted summary judgment for brands in the amount of $89,072.64, and $185,000 for attorney fees for...
Mental Health in the Legal Industry: How to Mitigate Systemic Challenges and Boost Individual Resilience
In this week's Legal Speak episode, O'Melveny COO George Demos, Christina McCarthy of One Mind at Work and Stephanie Hildreth of ThirdHorizon speak with ALM Global Senior Vice President of Content Gina Passarella about mental health and how law firms and lawyers can...
Inside Track: Career Path for Aspiring GCs Becoming More Daunting
"Corporate America is very risk-averse," which leads companies to hire current GCs for their GC openings over internal candidates ripe with potential, management consultant Jason Winmill said. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Good News for Insurer Facing Business-Interruption Suit: Judge Finds COVID Was Only 1 Occurrence
"Under the clear language of the policy itself, it's the order of a governmental authority, which prohibits access to the premises, which triggers the coverage. Because there were several different executive orders which were issued, in our view, each order triggered...
Report: Toronto Law Students Did Not Breach School’s Code of Conduct With Pro-Palestinian Letter
An external review at Toronto Metropolitan University concluded the students' letter was "harsh" and "aggressive" in tone but a "valid" exercise of their freedom of speech. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
What is Litigation Funding & How Does It Work for Attorneys in 2024
Home Legal Vendors Litigation Funding What is Litigation Funding & How Does It Work for Attorneys in 2024 By Attorney at Law Magazine May 31, 2024 Table of Contents Get started with HMR to get funding for your cases today by filling out the case cost application....
How We Made Practice Chair: ‘Surround Yourself With Smart People,’ Say Jay Bhimani and Douglas Fleming of Dechert
"Surround yourself with smart people—colleagues, clients, even opposing lawyers. If you do that, you'll be forced to keep up." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
AI Startups Rely on Tech Giants Even as They Fear Their Dominance, Complicating Antitrust Debate
"We need to partner with hyper-scalers for computing, for distribution, for almost everything. And if we cannot do that, there is a risk that we just do not exist," said Blanche Savary de Beauregard, general counsel at the AI startup Mistral. Premium...
Q&A with editors for New Jersey Legal Awards on June 6
If you have any questions about the New Jersey Legal Awards, join us next Thursday June 6 at 4pm EST on a video call Q&A about the nominations. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
Unpacking Executive Presence for Young Lawyers
Meyling Ly Ortiz | Now that I’m in-house, executive presence is a phrase I hear often, usually in conversations about influence and leadership. The post Unpacking Executive Presence for Young Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Former Prosecutor Charged Over Threatening Twitter Posts
Twitter fingers turn to handcuffed hands. The post Former Prosecutor Charged Over Threatening Twitter Posts appeared first on Above the Law.Every once in a while, you read something that makes you go “Ah, that’s why background checks are important!” A (thankfully)...
Would Ruth Bader Ginsburg Have Stepped Down From SCOTUS If She Hadn’t Been Harassed About Retirement?
The late RBG may have been so annoyed that people were calling for her to retire from the high court that she stubbornly stayed put. The post Would Ruth Bader Ginsburg Have Stepped Down From SCOTUS If She Hadn’t Been Harassed About Retirement? appeared first on Above...
European Defense Fund Invests In ‘Bodyguard’ Satellite Development To ‘Counteract’ Orbital Threats
The project is designed 'to increase Europe’s independence and superiority in space,' the EDF's two-page fact sheet says. The post European Defense Fund Invests In ‘Bodyguard’ Satellite Development To ‘Counteract’ Orbital Threats appeared first on Above the Law.A...
The Paper Jam
Notes to my (legal) self. The post The Paper Jam appeared first on Above the Law.Olga V. Mack is a Fellow at CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, and a Generative AI Editor at law.MIT. Olga embraces legal innovation and had dedicated her career to...
Donald Trump Convicted As Lawyers Breathe Sigh Of Relief That They Can Keep Billing For The Appeal
The former president is now a convicted felon. The post Donald Trump Convicted As Lawyers Breathe Sigh Of Relief That They Can Keep Billing For The Appeal appeared first on Above the Law.(Photographer: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post/Bloomberg via Getty...
Investing In Your Team Goes A Long Way
Does your firm offer a mentoring program? The post Investing In Your Team Goes A Long Way appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!What percentage of Seramount’s Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity offer...
Thanks To Our Wonderful Advertisers
It’s so great working with you. The post Thanks To Our Wonderful Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.Thanks To Our Wonderful Advertisers - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:Aon CosmoLex...
Federal Clerks Anonymously Offer Solidarity To Palestinians — See Also
Federal Clerks Strongly Denounce Our Government's Involvement: Will more clerks speak out? You Know We Can See You, Right?: Talk about an open/shut case. No Sanctions This Time: Quinn Emanuel gets off the hook. These Elite Firms Are The Best For Women And Diversity!:...
Breaking: Investment Firm KKR Acquires Majority Ownership of CLM Company Agiloft
I am running out the door, but this news just broke. Here is the unedited announcement: KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that a fund managed by KKR has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Agiloft (“the Company”), a trusted...
UBuffalo Law School Faculty Petition School to Drop Charges Against Protesters
The 15 people who were arrested, which includes seven students, were due to be arraigned June 4 in Amherst Town Court. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Trump Found Guilty by Manhattan Jury on 34 Felony Counts in Fraud Case
Trump, 77, was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records. Prosecutors persuaded the jury that he conspired with others to "catch and kill" negative stories about himself during the 2016 presidential election cycle, thereby unlawfully influencing the...
Breaking: Jury Has Reached a Verdict in People v. Trump
The verdict is expected to be read shortly. Trump, 77, is charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records. Prosecutors claim he conspired with others to "catch and kill" negative stories about himself during the 2016 presidential election cycle, thereby...
Nazi-Stolen Painting to Remain at Museum After Federal Court Appeal
The trial court ruled it was barred by "act of state doctrine," which, prohibits American courts from sitting in judgment on the acts of another government acting within its own territory. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Achieving Attorney Work-Life Balance: Is It Possible for Today’s Attorney?
Is work-life balance possible? Yes. With the right environment, tools and understanding of what it means to have balance. The post Achieving Attorney Work-Life Balance: Is It Possible for Today’s Attorney? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Lawsuits Are Flying Over Generic-Drug Disputes: Surge in Patent Litigation
Five of the suits were filed by Esperion Therapeutics, which seeks to stop competitors from selling generic versions of the company's cholesterol drug Nexletol. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Autonomy CEO Downplays Panicked Emails, Denies Firm Was Tanking Before $11B Sale to HP
"What we're looking at is the sausage-making that goes into every quarter and the stress that goes into sales," Autonomy CEO Michael Lynch said of internal emails expressing alarm about the company's progress closing deals. On the stand at his fraud trial...
Rule of Law in Focus Ahead of Mexico Elections
The stakes are high as Mexicans head to the polls Sunday to elect their next president and to replenish both houses of Congress. Lawyers are worried that the result could discourage investment and threaten the judiciary. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Challenges to Regulators Mount as the U.S. Supreme Court Mulls Chevron Deference
The 40-year-old doctrine of judges deferring to federal agencies appears headed toward demise, an apparent fate that has spurred a rash of challenges to regulations by plaintiffs increasingly confident of victory. Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter,...
SEC Ordered to Pay New York and Am Law 100 Firms $1.2M in Attorney, Receivership Fees
The fallout from the litigation led to two U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission attorneys resigning from the agency. The Utah federal district court ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to pay seven figures in attorney and receivership fees to...
Roberts Declines Ethics Meeting With Senate Democrats, Citing Separation of Powers, Proposed Format
"Separation of powers concerns and the importance of preserving judicial independence counsel against such appearances," Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. stated in a letter made available by the court Thursday afternoon. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription...
What Can Fashion Brands Do To Protect Themselves In The Secondhand Market?
When Chanel won its trademark infringement case against What Goes Around Comes Around (and $4 million in statutory damages), it sent ripples – and warnings – through the resale market. Here's what legal experts have to say about it. The post What Can Fashion Brands Do...
Quinn Emanuel Avoids Sanctions In Elon Musk Defamation Case
Let's see if any lessons were learned. The post Quinn Emanuel Avoids Sanctions In Elon Musk Defamation Case appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Nathan Laine/Bloomberg via Getty Images)The judge overseeing a defamation case against Elon Musk has denied every...
I, For One, Welcome Our New Sexbot Overlords
If OpenAI is headed into sexbot territory, it needs to market its products appropriately. If it is designing a tool for the masses that will empower them to obtain the information they need when they need it, then it had best rechart its course. The post I, For One,...
Elite Law Firms Recognized As Some Of The Best For Women & Diversity (2024)
Which firms made the cut for this year’s ranking? The post Elite Law Firms Recognized As Some Of The Best For Women & Diversity (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Year in and year out, we watch law firm after law firm pay lip service to their commitment to...
Rethinking The Ticking Clock: Damian Guzman’s Crusade Against The Billable Hour
Explore the possibilities of a more balanced, transparent, and efficient legal system. The post Rethinking The Ticking Clock: Damian Guzman’s Crusade Against The Billable Hour appeared first on Above the Law.Welcome to a transformative discussion with Damian Guzman, a...
If You Have To Go To Court, Try Not To Livestream Proof Of Guilt
'Do you see the perpetrator?' 'Yeah, I'm right here.' The post If You Have To Go To Court, Try Not To Livestream Proof Of Guilt appeared first on Above the Law.“Lawyer Cat” was amusing when it happened, but now that we are a couple of years removed, there is a general...
Federal Law Clerks Break Their Silence To Anonymously Comment On War In Gaza
In a rare moment, federal law clerks risk their jobs to speak out on the conflict in the Middle East. The post Federal Law Clerks Break Their Silence To Anonymously Comment On War In Gaza appeared first on Above the Law.Earlier this week, a group of 25 federal law...
J.D. Power: Customer Experience Gap Grows Among Commercial Health Plans
A new J.D. Power ranking of commercial health plans found a major difference in customer satisfaction between the top and bottom-ranked health plans. The post J.D. Power: Customer Experience Gap Grows Among Commercial Health Plans appeared first on Above the Law.There...
Securing The Bounty: Bug Bounties Take Center Stage In Uber CISO’s Criminal Appeal
Bug bounty programs have been prized as a cybersecurity tool by tech giants and small startups for years, but effective bug bounty programs must have ground rules. The post Securing The Bounty: Bug Bounties Take Center Stage In Uber CISO’s Criminal Appeal appeared...
Stanford Will Augment Its Study Finding That AI Legal Research Tools Hallucinate In 17% Of Queries, As Some Raise Questions About The Results
The preprint study by Stanford’s RegLab and its Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence research center found that LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters overstate their claims of the extent to which their products are free of hallucinations. The post Stanford Will Augment Its...
American Arbitration Association Acquires ODR.com and Mediate.com to Expand Online Dispute Resolution
In a move designed to expand its products for online dispute resolution, the American Arbitration Association has acquired ODR.com, a company that builds ODR systems, and its parent company, Resourceful Internet Solutions Inc. (RIS), which also owns Mediate.com,...
Building On Last Year’s Seed Round, BriefCatch Adds Three Legal Tech Veterans To Its Management Team
Legal editing software company BriefCatch has expanded its management team with the hiring of three legal technology veterans to key positions. The hires follow the company’s raise last year of $3.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round. At the time of the raise,...
Class Action Hits Google Over Collecting Disability Data From California Drivers
According to the complaint, Google's actions violate the California Invasion of Privacy Act and the Driver's Privacy Protection Act. 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...
Can Therapy Help My Law Practice?
In this article, Jennifer Kupferman explains how therapy can help lawyers strengthen their skills and shore up their confidence, with particular emphasis on somatic therapy and EDMR. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Legal Profession’s Mental Health Woes Start to Take Root in Law School, Many Attorneys Say
"You walk into a classroom on day one, you're expected to have read that case and, boom, you're called on out of the chute, and you're expected to be top of your class," said Jennifer McIver, director of legal operations and industry insights at Wolters Kluwer ELM...
American Arbitration Association Acquires ODR.com Parent Company, Planning AI-Powered Expansion
The acquisition will enable ODR.com's parent company to tap into the AAA's resources to build more advanced AI-powered ADR solutions, and allow the AAA to rapidly expand its services and footprint. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
No More ‘Yesterday’s Technology Tomorrow’: Judges Consider AI’s Impact on Dispute Resolution
Nassau County Supreme Court Justice Timothy Driscoll said AI "should not supplant good lawyering, but it could supplement good lawyering." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
How Do We Know Who ‘Wins’ the War for Talent?
Paul Hastings offers a case study in the aggressive hiring of top performers, and observers say the push has worked out. 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...
Five Best Fountain Pens Under $40
Analog Attorney | For an everyday fountain pen, you want a workhorse. You want a pen you can drop on the floor. Here are classy but affordable choices to suit your various needs. The post Five Best Fountain Pens Under $40 appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for...
Sam Alito’s In Distress Of His Own Making
An appeal to common sense is denied. The post Sam Alito’s In Distress Of His Own Making appeared first on Above the Law.An appeal to common sense is denied. The post Sam Alito’s In Distress Of His Own Making appeared first on Above the Law.
Sonia Sotomayor Shares Feelings Of ‘Desperation’ As A Liberal SCOTUS Justice
The high court’s leading liberal justice also said she sometimes sheds tears in her office. The post Sonia Sotomayor Shares Feelings Of ‘Desperation’ As A Liberal SCOTUS Justice appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by ERIN SCHAFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Ed. note:...
Alito Refuses To Recuse In Trump Case As Reporters Catch Him In Yet Another Lie
It's not so much that Sam Alito is a liar, it's that he's so bad at it. The post Alito Refuses To Recuse In Trump Case As Reporters Catch Him In Yet Another Lie appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)Sam Alito just wrote a letter to Senators...
Retiring Like A Lawyer
There's more to life than litigation. The post Retiring Like A Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.Nice knowing ya!Do you believe in life after law? There’s nothing wrong with working at a firm until you join Heaven’s litigation department, but if you’ve been...
Don’t Be Angry At A Lawyer For A Client’s Behavior
In most circumstances, it usually does not make sense to be angry or rude to a lawyer because of something a client did. The post Don’t Be Angry At A Lawyer For A Client’s Behavior appeared first on Above the Law.Lawyers often deal with contentious matters, and...