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The Gospel According to Paxton? AG Fights Religious Group Over Migrants
"If organizations know they can engage in this activity and the worst that's going to happen is that they get enjoined, nothing stops them from engaging in the activity in the first instance," Associate Deputy Attorney General Ryan Baasch argued for the...
South Carolina Lawyer Accused Of Recording Renters At His Rental Unit
Check your rental before you get too comfortable. The post South Carolina Lawyer Accused Of Recording Renters At His Rental Unit appeared first on Above the Law.Few things bring comfort when traveling like a safe place to stay. You check the amenities: the doors lock,...
Some Errors Are More Honest — See Also
Pretend Biglaw Is A 9-5 If You Want To: Who do Sullivan & Cromwell think they're fooling? Biglaw Is A Community: Firms work to help their colleagues cope with the LA wildfires. Show Me The Papertrail!: Who bought your favorite justice? Just ask ProPublica! Pardon...
On LawNext: Insights on Leadership and Innovation in Legal Education, with Anastasia Boyko
Anastasia Boyko likes to say that she’s Goldilocks-ed her way through her career. True, it’s been a varied career, as she’s tried out different roles, but it is a career that has taken her full circle, from Yale Law School, where she graduated, and then eventually...
Judge in NYC Mayor’s Public Corruption Case Has a Reminder for Advocates
Instead of considering whether local rules have been violated, Judge Dale Ho chose to remind lawyers in the contentious case of their professional obligations. Instead of considering whether local rules have been violated, Judge Dale Ho chose to remind lawyers...
It’s Up To Us, The Powerless
Only schlubs can speak the truth. The post It’s Up To Us, The Powerless appeared first on Above the Law.Only schlubs can speak the truth. The post It’s Up To Us, The Powerless appeared first on Above the Law.
It Really, *REALLY* Pays To Be Apple’s Top Lawyer
One of the highest paid GCs in the country. The post It Really, *REALLY* Pays To Be Apple’s Top Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to a...
Edison Hit With Lawsuits Over Devastating Eaton Fire in Los Angeles
Two lawsuits, filed on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, allege Edison's failure to maintain vegetation and de-energize transmission poles caused the Eaton fire in Los Angeles. Two lawsuits, filed on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, allege Edison's...
Judge Cannon Exercises Restraint By Slicing Special Counsel Baby In Half
So wise! The post Judge Cannon Exercises Restraint By Slicing Special Counsel Baby In Half appeared first on Above the Law.Aileen CannonJudge Aileen Cannon woke up this morning and decided that she’d be only half lawless. Which is an improvement on her prior batting...
Biglaw Partner Shares Heartbreaking Thoughts On Loss Of Her Home To California Wildfires
This lawyer is going through the worst experience right now, as are so many others in California. The post Biglaw Partner Shares Heartbreaking Thoughts On Loss Of Her Home To California Wildfires appeared first on Above the Law.This lawyer is going through the worst...
Arbitrators Under Fire for Allegedly Forcing Workers to ‘Stay or Pay’ Employers
"By continuing to administer arbitrations of 'stay or pay' provisions, however, the [American Arbitration Association] essentially facilitates indentured servitude and endangers its legitimacy as an impartial tribunal," the ACLU letter claimed. "By continuing to...
Plaintiff Narrowly Avoids Dismissal Over Lengthy Complaint Filed in Federal Court
“The content of the amended complaint from page 53 to page 71 is just concise and direct enough to avoid violating Rule 8, U.S. District Judge John A. Ross said. “The content of the amended complaint from page 53 to page 71 is just concise and direct enough to...
Goodwin to Launch Brussels Office With Quinn Emanuel Antitrust Partner
Quinn Emanuel also lost its Brussels managing partner to an antitrust boutique and appointed a new office managing partner in the city. Quinn Emanuel also lost its Brussels managing partner to an antitrust boutique and appointed a new office managing partner in...
Ordering Feuding Lawyers To Have Lunch Together… Totally Worked?
No problem is so big that a little BBQ can't fix it. The post Ordering Feuding Lawyers To Have Lunch Together… Totally Worked? appeared first on Above the Law.Chief Judge R. David Proctor of the Northern District of Alabama, go ahead and take your victory lap....
Sex, Lies, And Deepfakes: CES Panel Paints A Scary Portrait
Lack of trust has enormous implications for lawyers, judges, and the way we resolve disputes. The post Sex, Lies, And Deepfakes: CES Panel Paints A Scary Portrait appeared first on Above the Law.The 2025 CES trade show in Las Vegas. (Photo by Zhang Shuo/China News...
Some Los Angeles Law Schools Begin Spring Semester Remotely
UCLA and Pepperdine, both located just outside the perimeter of the Palisades fire, have moved classes online this week. UCLA and Pepperdine, both located just outside the perimeter of the Palisades fire, have moved classes online this week.
SCOTUS Leaves Untouched 2nd Circuit’s Revival of Binance Fraud Suit
The justices denied the petition for review without explanation, as is customary, declining to inquire further into Binance's arguments that purchases made over its platform are extraterritorial and beyond the scope of U.S. securities law. The justices denied...
Once the LA Fires Are Extinguished, Expect the Litigation to Unfold for Years
With the Los Angeles wildfires expected to cause billions of dollars in damages, insurance lawyers are keeping an eye on a probable surge in litigation, possible insurer exits and potential regulatory responses from the state. With the Los Angeles wildfires...
After Meta Ditches DEI, Civil Rights Chief Announces Exit
"I must acknowledge the complexity and challenges of our work. Building for everyone, listening to everyone, and meeting the needs and expectations of our global community is pretty much impossible," Roy Austin wrote on LinkedIn. "I must acknowledge the...
ProPublica Streamlines Finding Out Who Bought Your Favorite Supreme Court Justice!
Gotta love transparency in adjudicaton! The post ProPublica Streamlines Finding Out Who Bought Your Favorite Supreme Court Justice! appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images… with slight edit)The black robes of the Supreme Court justices have a...
Prosecutors Seek Jail Time For Oath Keepers General Counsel
January 6th is the gift that keeps on giving. The post Prosecutors Seek Jail Time For Oath Keepers General Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.January 6th is the gift that keeps on giving. The post Prosecutors Seek Jail Time For Oath Keepers General Counsel...
Biglaw Associates Are Still Collecting Cash Because Bonus Season Isn’t Over Yet
Where does your firm stand when it comes to bonuses? Get all the latest updates. The post Biglaw Associates Are Still Collecting Cash Because Bonus Season Isn’t Over Yet appeared first on Above the Law.Firm Date Matched Minimum Hours Payout Date MilbankClass of 2024:...
Attorney Sanctioned $9K for Revealing Nude Photos, Other Info in Court Filing
"These are serious breaches of privacy, and it frankly shocks the court that Mr. Kretchmar 'had either forgotten or never noticed that the 677 pages revealed anyone's' [personal identifying information] or nude photographs," U.S. District Judge Sara L. Ellis for the...
The Fifth-Year Dilemma: Do I Stay Or Do I Go (In-House)? [Sponsored]
How to make the right decision, and why there might be another way to shape a fulfilling legal career on your own terms. The post The Fifth-Year Dilemma: Do I Stay Or Do I Go (In-House)? appeared first on Above the Law.How to make the right decision, and why there...
California Biglaw Firms Rally To Support Colleagues, Communities Devastated By Wildfires
The law firms are doing their best to protect the health and safety of their employees. The post California Biglaw Firms Rally To Support Colleagues, Communities Devastated By Wildfires appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)Southern...
Typo More Honest About Sullivan & Cromwell’s Hours Than Intended
A real Freudian typo moment. The post Typo More Honest About Sullivan & Cromwell’s Hours Than Intended appeared first on Above the Law.A real Freudian typo moment. The post Typo More Honest About Sullivan & Cromwell’s Hours Than Intended appeared first on...
LA-Area Law Firms Offer Support as Region Reckons With Raging Wildfires
From pro bono work to emergency funds for staff, firms have been quick to offer help. 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 their...
Supreme Court Denies Oil Giants’ Appeal to End State Climate Suits
The Supreme Court turned away a pair of appeals from the oil and gas industry seeking to defeat a lawsuit from Hawaiian municipal authorities over the companies' alleged cover-up of their products' environmental effects. Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
HHS’ Proposed HIPAA Changes Are A Step In The Right Direction, But Some Providers May Struggle To Comply
HHS is proposing major changes to HIPAA for the first time in more than a decade, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity protocols for electronic health data. Healthcare cybersecurity leaders are mainly in favor of the proposal — though there are some concerns that...
Tracking Top Boutique Law Firms
Litigation powerhouses that used to fly under the radar are now front and center. The post Tracking Top Boutique Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.Boutique law firms are transforming the legal industry by prioritizing personalized client service and...
The Growing Antitrust Scrutiny of DraftKings and FanDuel
In a posted letter on X (Twitter), Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) have urged the respective heads of the U.S. federal antitrust agencies, that is, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to investigate DraftKings and...
Does Your Corporate Compliance Program Reasonably Prevent Fraud? New UK Guidance Demands It
This article first discusses the legal backdrop of the UK's new strict liability law and then summarizes what companies need to know about the new UK guidance, with particular emphasis on the areas where it expands on the ECCP. Hi there.The email you just...
Apple GC’s Compensation Flat Again in 2024, but She Might Snag No. 1 Spot on Top-Paid List Anyway
Kate Adams was the highest-paid U.S. legal chief in 2022 and the second-highest in 2023 and 2024. 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...
Morning Docket: 01.13.25
* Will the rest of the Big 4 follow KPMG's lead into legal services? [American Lawyer] * Associates getting squeezed by new firm hiring model. [ABA Journal] * TikTok warns of grave constitutional consequences if Supreme Court goes through with ban. [Reuters] * Rare...
Supreme Indifference? Justices Unfazed By TikTok’s Time Crunch
TikTok, the viral video-sharing app beloved by millions, will soon "go dark” if the Supreme Court does not act soon to block a law requiring it be sold by a Chinese parent company. The justices appeared in no rush to do so Friday. Hi there.The email you just...
Lawyers Share Concerns, Predictions Over How Bondi’s Loyalism to Trump May Impact DOJ
"I am worried that, given it's Bondi and Blanche and Sauer, all of them have been his personal lawyers,” noted a former federal judge. 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...
As Bonus Pools Expand, Challenges Grow in Partner Compensation
While partner bonuses remain a strong and flexible tool to reward lawyers, the more firms lean on them, the more likely it is they can cause confusion or dismay, some observers say. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Ethics Considerations of Using AI in Personal Injury Law
Michael McCready | Personal injury lawyers have eagerly embraced generative AI to improve client outcomes. The post Ethics Considerations of Using AI in Personal Injury Law appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Personal injury lawyers...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Collaboration Actually Makes the Job Fun,’ Says Zachary Lerner of Troutman Pepper Locke
"Collaboration is essential. Every successful practitioner is guilty at some point in their career of becoming a “silo on a project; this makes sense, as you don't get to be a partner at a law firm unless you are pretty darn good at something and, at one point or...
‘Tragedy of Unspeakable Proportions:’ Could Edison, DWP, Face Lawsuits Over LA Wildfires?
Lawyers are already getting calls from prospective clients and eyeing potential defendants in lawsuits that could come out of the Los Angeles wildfires, which JP Morgan has estimated could end up costing $50 billion in damages. Hi there.The email you just...
‘Tragedy of Unspeakable Proportions:’ Could Edison, DWP, Face Lawsuits Over LA Wildfires?
Lawyers are already getting calls from prospective clients and eyeing potential defendants in lawsuits that could come out of the Los Angeles wildfires, which JP Morgan has estimated could end up costing $50 billion in damages. Hi there.The email you just...
Jay-Z Moves To Dismiss Lawsuit Tying Him To Diddy
Heavy accusations for lawyer Anthony Buzbee to make.... The post Jay-Z Moves To Dismiss Lawsuit Tying Him To Diddy appeared first on Above the Law.Heavy accusations for lawyer Anthony Buzbee to make.... The post Jay-Z Moves To Dismiss Lawsuit Tying Him To Diddy...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out...
The Outlook On Law Firm Attendance Policies In 2025
How often will lawyers be headed to the office this year? The post The Outlook On Law Firm Attendance Policies In 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.How often will lawyers be headed to the office this year? The post The Outlook On Law Firm Attendance Policies In...
Rudy Guiliani’s Legal Strategy Is Performance Art
Are we sure Andy Kaufman is really dead? The post Rudy Guiliani’s Legal Strategy Is Performance Art appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Rudy Giuliani spent the afternoon trying to convince Judge Beryl Howell in DC not to hold him in...
Biglaw Firm Dismays Associates With Increased Hours Requirement For Full Bonus
It's the fine print that'll get ya. The post Biglaw Firm Dismays Associates With Increased Hours Requirement For Full Bonus appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw bonus announcement should be unambiguously good news. Extra cash for a job well done. What’s not to like?...
Lawyers Should Not Be Mad At Other Lawyers For Defending Their Clients
Attorneys should know better than to lash out at lawyers taking every available advantage when serving clients. The post Lawyers Should Not Be Mad At Other Lawyers For Defending Their Clients appeared first on Above the Law.Most people understand that criminal defense...
Are You Getting Enough Out Of Your Current Software?
That’s a rhetorical question — because the answer is 'no.' Find out what great legal tech can do for your firm on the latest Non-Eventcast. The post Are You Getting Enough Out Of Your Current Software? appeared first on Above the Law.While it may not be the entire...
Enough Already, CES: Just What Is Agentic AI And Why Should Lawyers Care?
It has the potential to improve efficiency and client satisfaction, but it also raises ethical and societal challenges. The post Enough Already, CES: Just What Is Agentic AI And Why Should Lawyers Care? appeared first on Above the Law.Attendees at CES 2025 in Las...
The Biglaw Lateral Market Is Hottest In This Practice Area
Wanna lateral? This practice area is your best bet. The post The Biglaw Lateral Market Is Hottest In This Practice Area appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Firm Prospects’ 2024 Am Law 200...
Welcome Back, Partner — See Also
Damian Williams Returns To Biglaw: He's back at the firm where it all started. Not All Firm News Is Good News: Wilson Sonsini announced bonuses and the associates are less than happy. Something To Learn From Good Mergers: Kevin McLaughlin shares some wisdom. Jay-Z...
Meta Pulls Plug on DEI Programs
"The term 'DEI' has also become charged, in part because it is understood by some as a practice that suggests preferential treatment of some groups over others," Meta said in a memo to employees. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
Meta Pulls Plug on DEI Programs
"The term 'DEI' has also become charged, in part because it is understood by some as a practice that suggests preferential treatment of some groups over others," Meta said in a memo to employees. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
$15K Family Vacation Turned ‘Colossal Nightmare’: Lawsuit Filed Against Vail Ski Resorts
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your...
$15K Family Vacation Turned ‘Colossal Nightmare’: Lawsuit Filed Against Vail Ski Resorts
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your...
US Soccer Monopoly Trial Set to Kick Off in Brooklyn Federal Court
Witness testimony may influence whether the jury finds the defendants liable for Sherman Act violations. The jury may view video depositions of key witnesses in the trial, including MLS Commissioner Don Garber and United Soccer League CEO Alec Papadakis. Witness...
US Soccer Monopoly Trial Set to Kick Off in Brooklyn Federal Court
Witness testimony may influence whether the jury finds the defendants liable for Sherman Act violations. The jury may view video depositions of key witnesses in the trial, including MLS Commissioner Don Garber and United Soccer League CEO Alec Papadakis. Witness...
NY AG James Targets Crypto Fraud Which Allegedly Ensnared Victims With Fake Jobs
In a 50-page complaint, James outlined a complex fraud scheme that ensnared at least seven people in New York, Florida and Florida and ran from at least January 2024 through June 2024. Various aspects of the operation were conducted through cryptocurrency, a...
NY AG James Targets Crypto Fraud Which Allegedly Ensnared Victims With Fake Jobs
In a 50-page complaint, James outlined a complex fraud scheme that ensnared at least seven people in New York, Florida and Florida and ran from at least January 2024 through June 2024. Various aspects of the operation were conducted through cryptocurrency, a...
Fenwick & West Shutters Decade-Old Shanghai Office
Fenwick & West launched its Shanghai office in 2014 with a team of five lawyers from Covington & Burling. 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...
Fenwick & West Shutters Decade-Old Shanghai Office
Fenwick & West launched its Shanghai office in 2014 with a team of five lawyers from Covington & Burling. Fenwick & West launched its Shanghai office in 2014 with a team of five lawyers from Covington & Burling.
7th Circ. Revives Transactional Dispute Against Military Retailer, Sends to State Court
"By the plain language of § 1447(c), then, once the district court determined it lacked jurisdiction, it was required to remand the case to state court—which has congressional authority to hear it," Judge Amy St. Eve said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
7th Circ. Revives Transactional Dispute Against Military Retailer, Sends to State Court
"By the plain language of § 1447(c), then, once the district court determined it lacked jurisdiction, it was required to remand the case to state court—which has congressional authority to hear it," Judge Amy St. Eve said. "By the plain language of § 1447(c),...
Lavish ‘Lies’ Led to Investors Being Fleeced in Nine-Figure International Crypto Scam
Among the false representations the defendants allegedly made was that a crypto investment firm was sponsored by the “All-Party Parliamentary Group in London and it had retained the legal services of an Am Law 100 firm, according to the complaint. Hi there.The...
Lavish ‘Lies’ Led to Investors Being Fleeced in Nine-Figure International Crypto Scam
Among the false representations the defendants allegedly made was that a crypto investment firm was sponsored by the “All-Party Parliamentary Group in London and it had retained the legal services of an Am Law 100 firm, according to the complaint. Among the...
American Airlines Legal Chief Departs for Warner Bros. Discovery
Priya Aiyar joined American in 2019, just before COVID-19 walloped the entire airline industry. 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...
American Airlines Legal Chief Departs for Warner Bros. Discovery
Priya Aiyar joined American in 2019, just before COVID-19 walloped the entire airline industry. Priya Aiyar joined American in 2019, just before COVID-19 walloped the entire airline industry.
Supreme Court Appears to Lean Toward Letting TikTok Ban Take Effect
The Supreme Court seemed skeptical of TikTok's appeal to block a law requiring it to be divested from its Chinese parent company or else shut down by Jan. 19. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Supreme Court Appears to Lean Toward Letting TikTok Ban Take Effect
The Supreme Court seemed skeptical of TikTok's appeal to block a law requiring it to be divested from its Chinese parent company or else shut down by Jan. 19. The Supreme Court seemed skeptical of TikTok's appeal to block a law requiring it to be divested from...
Standing Spat: Split 2nd Circuit Lets Challenge to Pfizer Diversity Program Proceed
The appellate panel remanded the case to the district court to decide whether the nonprofit Do No Harm has sufficient evidence of standing, overturning a previous decision upholding the case's dismissal because anonymous members who alleged injury refused to give...
Standing Spat: Split 2nd Circuit Lets Challenge to Pfizer Diversity Program Proceed
The appellate panel remanded the case to the district court to decide whether the nonprofit Do No Harm has sufficient evidence of standing, overturning a previous decision upholding the case's dismissal because anonymous members who alleged injury refused to give...
Prosecutors Seek 15 Years in Prison for Ex-US Sen. Robert Menendez
“Menendez's conduct may be the most serious for which a U.S. senator has been convicted in the history of the Republic, prosecutors wrote in their submission to the judge. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Prosecutors Seek 15 Years in Prison for Ex-US Sen. Robert Menendez
“Menendez's conduct may be the most serious for which a U.S. senator has been convicted in the history of the Republic, prosecutors wrote in their submission to the judge. “Menendez's conduct may be the most serious for which a U.S. senator has been convicted in...
SEC Puts Beat Down on Ex-Wrestling CEO Vince McMahon for Not Reporting Settlements
"In the end, there was never anything more to this than minor accounting errors with regard to some personal payments that I made several years ago when I was CEO of WWE," McMahon said on social media. "In the end, there was never anything more to this than...
Fight Over Amicus-Funding Disclosure Surfaces in Google Play Appeal
University of Masssachusetts Amherst political science professor Paul Collins Jr. wrote that public records show numerous amici supporting Google in the underlying antitrust case have had financial ties to the company. He urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth...
South Carolina Physicians Challenge Abortion Ban Under Religious Freedom Claims
"The abortion ban violates the fundamental right to practice one's faith, forcing plaintiffs to choose between observing their religious duties but risking imprisonment and professional discipline or reneging on their religious obligations but preserving their freedom...
President-Elect Donald Trump Sentenced to Unconditional Discharge
The proceeding caps a monumental, historic proceeding full of firsts. 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 their emails or manage...
‘The Most Sensible Sentence’: Trump Sentenced to Unconditional Discharge in Manhattan Criminal Case
The proceeding—which capped a monumental case that produced a series of historical "firsts"—concluded in less than an hour. Acting Justice Juan Merchan's decision, following through on his indication that the sentence would be noncarceral, created a final judgment in...
Meta Hires Litigation Strategy Chief, Tapping King & Spalding Partner Who Was Senior DOJ Official in First Trump Term
The appointment comes as an antitrust trial looms that could lead to the breakup of the tech giant. The appointment comes as an antitrust trial looms that could lead to the breakup of the tech giant.
SDNY US Attorney Damian Williams Lands at Paul Weiss
Williams began his legal career as an associate at the firm and was mentored by one of its most prominent litigators, Ted Wells. Williams began his legal career as an associate at the firm and was mentored by one of its most prominent litigators, Ted...
Norton Rose Sues South Africa Government Over Ethnicity Score System
The new regulation may cause large South African law firms to lose work to consulting firms and other professional services providers, who are not subject to the legal sector code. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
15 Secure Collaboration Hacks Every Lawyer Should Know
Tech Tips | The best collaboration tools bridge the gap between efficiency and confidentiality. The post 15 Secure Collaboration Hacks Every Lawyer Should Know appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Clients expect not only timely updates...
Chicago Cubs’ IP Claim to Continue Against Wrigley View Rooftop, Judge Rules
An Illinois federal judge said the business cannot rely on an expired settlement agreement between it and the baseball team to compel arbitration. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
COVID-19 Vaccine Suit Against United Airlines Hangs on Right-to-Sue Letter Date
"Although unlikely, it is possible that McCladdie El didn't receive the right-to-sue letter until 32 days after the EEOC sent it," said U.S. District Judge Lindsay C. Jenkins for the Northern District of Illinois. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
How I Made Partner: ‘Be Open With Partners About Your Strengths,’ Says Ha Jin Lee of Sullivan & Cromwell
"Working hard and producing strong work is obviously a given, but a less obvious factor is the ability to be open with partners about your strengths, what skills you would like to improve on, and the types of matters you want to work on. I think my honesty helped me a...
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Trump Effort to Halt Sentencing
The sentencing is now expected to proceed on Friday. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their emails or manage their RSS feeds....
From CLO to President: Kevin Boon Takes the Helm at Mysten Labs
“The deeper you employ yourself in the company's business matters, it helps you become a trusted confidant to everybody on the team, said Kevin Boon, a seasoned corporate counsel attorney who is now president of Mysten Labs. Hi there.The email you just opened,...
The Associate Tier Is Shrinking At Top Biglaw Firms
Things have changed a bunch over the last 15 years. The post The Associate Tier Is Shrinking At Top Biglaw Firms appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Thompson Reuters’ 2025 State of the Legal...
A Big Thanks To Our Advertisers
We really enjoy working with you. The post A Big Thanks To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.A Big Thanks To Our Advertisers - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:Aon Bighand...
Bonuses Are Still Coming In! — See Also
Goodwin Brings Good News To Their Associates!: The money comes on the 24th! Can't Stand The Heat: California firms switch to remote work to stay safe during wildfires. Another Door Closes In Shanghai: Fenwick & West shuts office after partner retires. Here's...
‘Discordant Dots’: Why Phila. Zantac Judge Rejected Bid for His Recusal
In a footnote of his opinion, Judge Joshua Roberts wrote, “A more cynical view of the circumstances is that plaintiffs' counsel used the motion as a broadside against my oversight of the entire mass torts program. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Former Judge Gets Combative When Pressed On His Romantic Relationship
Probably because he continued to hear cases involving his romantic interest and her firm. The post Former Judge Gets Combative When Pressed On His Romantic Relationship appeared first on Above the Law.Probably because he continued to hear cases involving his romantic...
The Law Firm Disrupted: With KPMG’s Proposed Entry, Arizona’s Liberalized Legal Market is Getting Interesting
We've previously dived into both the Big Four's ambitions for legal work and regulatory reform for the profession. Now both subjects have collided. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Family’s Disability Discrimination Suit Cleared to Go Forward Against Six Flags
"Plaintiffs allege not just that Six Flags refused to allow A.V. to use his Convaid Cruiser, the particular model of mobility aid he was utilizing at the time, in its water attractions, but also that Six Flags refused to allow him to use any medical stroller and,...
NextGen Secures Huge State In Its Race For Mass Adoption
Congestion pricing isn't the only big change in New York! The post NextGen Secures Huge State In Its Race For Mass Adoption appeared first on Above the Law.In the battle for bar exam replacement supremacy, NextGen is making some very impressive strides. New York —...
With Launch Of ‘Playbooks,’ Gen AI Company Spellbook Expands Into In-House Legal Market
The new feature is now live for all Spellbook customers. Others can sign up for a seven-day free trial. The post With Launch Of ‘Playbooks,’ Gen AI Company Spellbook Expands Into In-House Legal Market appeared first on Above the Law.Spellbook, the company that...
7th Circ. Rejects Liability Claims Against Freight Broker’s Hiring Choices
The circuit court affirmed a trial court's decision granting summary judgment to a freight broker who arranged the delivery of a shipment brought by a driver who hit and severely injured the plaintiff. The court determined the broker didn't have an agency relationship...
Say Hello To The First Biglaw Firm To Close An Office In China In 2025
The office closure trend continues into the new year, marking the 15th U.S.-based firm to reduce its presence in China. The post Say Hello To The First Biglaw Firm To Close An Office In China In 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.New year, new departure! U.S.-based...
What I Learned At CES About Law Practice Management
A Deloitte-led panel predicts that AI will be everywhere — but invisible. What would this mean for legal? The post What I Learned At CES About Law Practice Management appeared first on Above the Law.Attendees at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Bridget...
‘Be Comfortable With the Uncomfortable’
new and somewhat unpredictable administration is shaping regulatory priorities, labor initiatives, and immigration policies—creating a dynamic landscape that may leave business leaders navigating uncharted waters with some uncertainty. Hi there.The email you...