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SKILLS Seeks Volunteers to Help Develop and Teach KM and Innovation Curriculum
The Strategic Knowledge and Innovation Legal Leaders Summit (SKILLS), an organization of people who work in roles relating to knowledge and innovation at leading law firms, is developing a certification program and is seeking volunteers to join the faculty and help...
Solicitor General Sides With Monsanto in Roundup Petition: ‘United States Has Reexamined the Arguments’
U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer, on Monday, filed a brief supporting Monsanto's petition before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether federal law preempts claims that it failed to warn about Roundup's cancer risk. U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer, on...
Investors Sue DeFi Technologies After Stock Plunge Tied to Disclosures
"The SEC is going to be increasingly focusing on market structure risks, which is going to step up these types of suits," said Sahel A. Assar, the blockchain and digital asset practice group leader at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, who is not involved in the...
‘Time Matters’: US Attorney Jay Clayton Urges Quick Cooperation in Corporate Resolution
Clayton, addressing a crowd at the New York City Bar Association's annual International White Collar Symposium, said he would offer "real benefits" to those committed to turning over bad actors and resolving matters quickly. Clayton, addressing a crowd at the...
In Westlaw Copyright Dispute, Legal Tech Backs ROSS While Media Groups Back Thomson Reuters
At least 20 amicus briefs have been filed in a dispute over ROSS Intelligence's alleged use of Westlaw headnotes to train its AI, with amici contending that the case holds significant implications for information access and copyright law. At least 20 amicus...
Judge Weighing Sanctions Against Hagens Berman Refers Thalidomide Cases to DOJ
U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond, of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, issued the Tuesday order after finding that Hagens Berman managing partner Steve Berman, and a former lawyer at his Seattle-based firm, Tyler Weaver, engaged in 'misconduct bordering on the...
Sarcone Lacked Power to Issue Subpoenas, NY AG Says, Arguing His Appointment as US Attorney Was Illegitimate
The Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals holding, that Alina Habba was unlawfully acting as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, should apply to the appointment of U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III of the Northern District of New York, say lawyers for state Attorney...
Newspapers Seek $10B in Latest OpenAI Copyright Suit, Its 18th
The suit alleges "willful" infringement, which carries penalties of up to $150,000 per work. The suit alleges "willful" infringement, which carries penalties of up to $150,000 per work.
Supreme Court Suggests State AG’s Subpoena Cast ‘Chill’ on Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers
The justices heard arguments Tuesday over whether an operator of pro-life pregnancy centers can bring a federal civil rights lawsuit against New Jersey's Democratic attorney general over a subpoena demanding donor information. The justices heard arguments...
The Week in Data Dec. 2: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including The American Lawyer Industry Awards honorees. Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including The American Lawyer Industry Awards honorees.
Florida Lawmakers to Consider ‘Report Cards’ for Trial Judges in 2026
“Florida residents rely on the courts to deliver timely, fair and efficient justice. Yet, most Floridians have no accessible way to evaluate fundamental judicial performance metrics; such as clearance rates, case blockages, or delays in scheduling, state Rep. Nathan...
Five More Lawsuits Allege Fraud, Kickbacks in Class Action Settlements
The class actions, filed from Nov. 7 to Nov. 20, come as the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation hears arguments this week on whether to coordinate five similar suits against claims administrators and banks. The class actions, filed from Nov. 7 to...
How to Grow a Mission-Driven Law Firm Without Playing the Ad-Spend Arms Race
David Craig | When you stop chasing clicks and start leading with values, you build something advertising can’t buy: lasting reputation. The post How to Grow a Mission-Driven Law Firm Without Playing the Ad-Spend Arms Race appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for...
Best Legal Conferences for Lawyers to Attend in 2026
Home Legal Marketing Networking for Lawyers Best Legal Conferences for Lawyers to Attend in 2026 By Attorney at Law Magazine December 2, 2025 Table of Contents Get paired with the best legal marketing companies. Book a 30-minute legal marketing diagnosis with Jason...
Why Are Conservatives Trying To Dig Up William O. Douglas’s Bones In 2025?!?
While you spent the weekend working through your leftover turkey, the conservative legal movement embraced a new passion project: digging up the remains of a long-dead Supreme Court justice. These people are very, very normal! Justice William O. Douglas — still the...
Like Lawyers In Pompeii: Is Legal Ignoring The Coming AI Infrastructure Crisis? (Part I)
As I was drafting this piece, Cloudflare experienced an outage that froze the AI tools I needed for background information. The outage lasted several hours. Imagine if I’d been working on a brief due in an hour. While the legal profession debates AI hallucinations,...
The Dangers Of Unrestrained Partisanship
Partisans can make everything partisan. For example, who causes a standoff? Both sides. It takes two to stand off. If either side gave in to its opponent’s position, there would be no standoff. So who caused the government shutdown? Both sides, of course. The...
When Dicks Sues Kuntz, The Legal Headlines Basically Write Themselves
Sometimes the legal universe gifts us a moment of pure, uncut joy… the kind of cosmic alignment where the docket reads less like a court filing and more like a setup for a joke you’re pretty sure you can’t tell at the office. And today, friends, that moment arrives...
Whose Name Should Come First When Biglaw Firms Merge? It’s Not Always The ‘Dominant Firm’
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. People in the U.K. may continue to refer to it as Ashurst, but I think in the U.S., unfortunately for the double brand, it will be known as Perkins, which is what happens when these large law firms come...
White Supremacist Law Student Reinstated To University of Florida
Sending a White Supremacist back to class is a strange way to start the month but hey, it is Florida. Back in August the University of Florida expelled Preston Damsky over an antisemitic tweet. Damsky had earned notoriety earlier as the guy who got an A for writing a...
Designing For The Rulebook: How AI Compliance Can Drive Smarter Innovation
Whenever new AI laws are introduced, the reaction in many companies is predictable: frustration, concern, and a scramble to adjust. Regulation is often cast as the adversary of innovation, the red tape that slows launches and burdens teams. In reality, legal...
Maybe That Whole ‘Vetting’ Thing Is Actually A Pretty Big Deal
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! How many nominations has Donald Trump withdrawn this year (including attorneys Paul Ingrassia, Ed Martin, and Donald Korb), the highest since at least the Ronald Reagan presidency? Hint: “It would...
Dicks And Kuntz! Read All About It! — See Also
Collision Sends Two Families To Court: Serious case, but you’ve gotta admit the names are funny. Tell Us About Your Bonuses!: We heard from Willkie and Perkins Coie! White Supremacist Wins Day In Court: The ball is back in University of Florida’s court. Eight Crazy...
UChicago Law AI Lab Students Create Free Tool for Renters
The AI Lab created LeaseChat, an AI tool available free to renters nationwide to help them analyze their leases and understand their legal rights. The AI Lab created LeaseChat, an AI tool available free to renters nationwide to help them analyze their leases and...
Ex-Judge Sues AG Pam Bondi and the DOJ
The wrongful-termination lawsuit seeks full reinstatement as a U.S. immigration judge. The wrongful-termination lawsuit seeks full reinstatement as a U.S. immigration judge.
King & Spalding Appellate Attorney Dies While Climbing New Zealand’s Tallest Mountain
Kellam Conover, 44, had practiced for almost three years with the Am Law 50 firm after moving in early 2023 from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. Kellam Conover, 44, had practiced for almost three years with the Am Law 50 firm after moving in early 2023 from Gibson...
Texas Court Freezes Millions of Dollars After Georgia Doctor Is Targeted in Crypto Scam
“Federal law enforcement is just overwhelmed with the amount of these scams; the breadth and volume and sophistication are so high that the civil justice system is the most viable path, said George M. Padis, a partner at Sbaiti & Company who represents the...
Supreme Court Appears Stuck Between “Extremes” Over Copyright Liability For ISPs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday reviewed whether internet service provider Cox Communications should be on the hook for up to $1 billion in copyright damages for refusing to cut off the connections for users engaged in illegal piracy. The U.S. Supreme Court on...
‘Perception Is Reality’: How DHL’s Mark Smolik Learned the Limitations of Metrics
"Always do what you say you're going to do, when you say you'll do it. Integrity, honesty—those are everything," said Smolik, who's been chief legal officer of DHL Supply Chain Americas since 2009. "Always do what you say you're going to do, when you say you'll...
Reimagining Litigation Workflows through AI: A Panel Recorded Live at the Everlaw Summit
As new tools using generative AI promise to change the way we litigate and conduct discovery, what are the implications for day-to-day litigation workflows? On today’s episode of LawNext, we feature a conversation with three guests about how law firms are navigating...
Mass Tort Attorney Sues to Block California Fee-Sharing Law
R. Brent Wisner of Wisner Baum said AB 931, set to take effect Jan. 1, threatens his legal work in both California and Arizona. R. Brent Wisner of Wisner Baum said AB 931, set to take effect Jan. 1, threatens his legal work in both California and...
AI Already Capable of Replacing 12% of US Workforce, Seminal MIT Study Finds
Researchers determined that visible technology sector disruptions represent only 2.2% of total wage exposure and that the far larger threat lies in routine administrative, financial and professional service functions that have received less public...
The K&E Factory: How Kirkland’s Nonequity Army Feeds Big Law’s Top Ranks
The firm's nonequity partners might not make the equity at Kirkland, but they tend to elsewhere, as data from Pirical shows—but where do they land? The firm's nonequity partners might not make the equity at Kirkland, but they tend to elsewhere, as data from...
‘Black Swan’ Events Could Motivate More Big Law Firms to Seek PE, Outside Capital
The pandemic and the Trump administration's attack on law firms showed Big Law that economic conditions aren't the only major factors to consider in future-proofing their firms. The pandemic and the Trump administration's attack on law firms showed Big Law that...
Micro Moves: How to Nurture Your Network When Your Schedule Is Packed
Jennifer Ramsey and Megan Senese | Even in your busiest weeks, small, thoughtful interactions — micro moves — can create trust, visibility and business opportunities over time. The post Micro Moves: How to Nurture Your Network When Your Schedule Is Packed appeared...
First A&O Shearman Accounts Show US Business in Third Place by Revenue
The full financial report is A&O Shearman's first as a merged entity. The full financial report is A&O Shearman's first as a merged entity.
Trump’s Pick Alina Habba Was Improperly Appointed, Court Finds
The appellate court found Habba's appointment and subsequent reappointment were invalid. The appellate court found Habba's appointment and subsequent reappointment were invalid.
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Stay Open to Learning New Skills,’ Says John McManus of Harris Beach Murtha
"Focus on mastering your craft—your practice area—first. Stay open to learning new skills that go beyond the 'mere' practice of law, such as understanding law firm economics, client development, and interviewing for recruiting." "Focus on mastering your...
Trump And Habba Must Pay Million Dollar Stupid Tax, Court Confirms
Just in time for Thanksgiving, the Eleventh Circuit finally weighed in on Donald Trump’s appeal that hoped to set aside the massive sanctions slapped upon the president and his lawyers in the Florida conspiracy case against Hillary Clinton and most of D.C. In a...
LOLSuit To Cost Trump Dearly — See Generally
Eleventh Circuit Won’t Save Trump And Habba From Sanctions: The American presidency goes from “a million points of light” to “a million dollars in legal sanctions” in a generation. Milbank Makes Biglaw Bonus Amounts Official: The firm finally weighed in and matched...
Lawyer’s Permanent Mark On Your Thanksgiving Dinner
What lawyer first came up with the concept of canned cranberry sauce? Hint: It was part of an effort to extend the selling period of his staple crop. Years after canned cranberry sauce had become mainstream, he said of the innovation, “I felt I could do something for...
Top Biglaw Firm Connects Their Associates With Bonus Money
There’s a high-priority email associates are looking for this time of year — the one with a bonus announcement. Thankfully, Linklaters associates are done with the wait. The firm raked in a whopping $2,965,192,000 in gross revenue in 2024, according to American...
Bonus Season Begins In Earnest
Bonus season is underway, and Biglaw firms are lining up to reward associates for a year’s worth of effort. The market scale — unless some firm breaks rank and crashes the party — tracks last year, which can be a bit anticlimactic, but with the economy possibly...
Magic Circle Firm Pulls A Bonus Out Of Its Hat For Associates
Abracadabra! Biglaw bonus announcements are magically appearing in associates’ inboxes left and right, and the latest firm to unveil a bonus scale is Clifford Chance. Last year, the firm took in $3.25 billion in gross revenue and now they’re sharing the good fortune...
Dallas Attorney Missing On Appalachian Trail As Formal Search Winds Down
The search for missing Dallas attorney Charles Hosch enters a heartbreaking new phase. The longtime cybersecurity lawyer, a partner at boutique firm Hosch & Morris and an adjunct professor at SMU Dedman School of Law, vanished on November 11th while hiking Blood...
Jami McKeon To Step Down, Retire After Guiding Morgan Lewis Through One Of Biglaw’s Most Unpredictable Periods
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. When institutionally and governmentally and globally there’s kind of chaos and unpredictability, it’s harder to lead an organization. I think you live in a world now where there’s risk if you act and risk if...
The ‘Dealmaker’ President Has The Worst Negotiation Skills I’ve Ever Seen In Person, In Public, Or Professionally
When I was in law school, negotiation was not a required class (it now is). Still, the reputation of our negotiation program and negotiation faculty convinced me negotiation would be more than worthwhile to take as an elective. I learned a lot in that course, and...
Senator And Wife Sued For Over $5M In Unpaid Taxes And Agree To Pay Hours Later
Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia and his wife, Cathy, reached an agreement with the I.R.S. to pay over $5 million in back federal income taxes. This agreement comes hours after the Department of Justice’s Tax Division filed a civil lawsuit in federal court against...
Check The Scorecard! — See Also
Did Your Firm Announce Bonuses Yet?: We made it easy for you to catch up on (or rush) the compensation! These Firms Did!: Linklaters, Clifford Chance. Dumb Costs: Trump and Habba have to pay for their failures. With cash. The Search For A Missing Lawyer Continues:...
Norm Ai Raises $50 Million from Blackstone, Launches AI-Native Law Firm
Norm Ai, the New York-based legal and compliance AI company, said last week that it has secured an additional $50 million investment from asset management firm Blackstone and is launching Norm Law LLP, which it describes as an AI-native law firm initially focused on...
Big Law Is Never Satisfied—But It Is Thankful
In this corniest of exercises, we hope there is something resembling instructiveness (and dare we say optimism) for a go-take-that-next-hill industry. In this corniest of exercises, we hope there is something resembling instructiveness (and dare we say optimism)...
Whoop Files Infringement Claim Against Wearable Health Monitoring Company
Whoop claims the company wanted to undermine its reputation in the health monitoring tech market and its association with prominent athletes like LeBron James, Michael Phelps and Patrick Mahomes. Whoop claims the company wanted to undermine its reputation in the...
Parental Leave Coaching Program Has Proven Impactful to Both Women and Men
Although the parental leave coaching program supports all parents, if I am being honest, I was primarily focused on mothers when I designed the program. And yet, when I was recently asked about the biggest impact of the program in its first year, I kept thinking of my...
US Judges Remain Silent Following Halligan’s US Attorney Disqualification
The federal Eastern District of Virginia judges have not immediately appointed a chief prosecutor for the district despite getting an apparent green light to do so following the disqualification of interim U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan in two high-profile...
EEOC Settles With Company Amid Pro-American Enforcement
The settlement comes just as the EEOC announces a focus on eradicating discrimination against American workers. The agency has issued announcements calling for anyone who observes anti-American discrimination in the workplace to make a report. The settlement...
Johnny Cash Trust Leverages AI Protection Law Against Coca-Cola’s Celebrity Sound-A-Like, Lawsuit Says
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,900 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector. This...
Beyond the Practice Group: Breaking Down Silos in the Modern Law Firm
Discover how to break down silos in law firms by fostering collaboration, streamlining knowledge sharing, and leveraging technology to boost efficiency and revenue. Discover how to break down silos in law firms by fostering collaboration, streamlining knowledge...
State Appellate Court Sides with Firefighter in Military Leave Pay Dispute Pay
The state appellate court said a firefighter was entitled pay for 40, 24-hour shifts that he missed during military service, and not up to 20 shifts in a consecutive period of 40 days. The state appellate court said a firefighter was entitled pay for 40, 24-hour...
Law Firm Reddit Marketing Strategy: Do’s and Don’ts (Yes, Reddit)
Annette Choti explains how a smart Reddit marketing strategy boosts your law firm's reputation both in-platform and off — helping to capitalize on the 'helpful information' AI search engines are prioritizing. Here's what you need to know. The post Law Firm Reddit...
ABA Removes Cooley Law School’s Probationary Status
During its November meeting, the organization's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar determined the school demonstrated compliance with its required minimum two-year bar passage rate. During its November meeting, the organization's...
How I Made Partner: ‘Stay True to Your Passion for the Law,’ Says Michelle Meyers of Singleton Schreiber
"My advice is to stay true to your passion for the law and commit yourself fully to serving your clients. Embrace opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with your colleagues. The path to partnership isn't just about big-name cases; it's about consistently...
Keep The Bonus News Coming! — See Also
The Latest Bonus Matches: Tis the season to be thankful at Weil and Holwell Shuster! Your Time Is Up: Statute of limitations means they won’t get another bite at Comey. Giving Up Isn’t A Winning Strategy: Marc Elias weighs in on dealing with Trump. Say A Little Less...
Warner Music Group Announces Settlement With AI Music Generator Suno
The deal comes days after WMG announced it had reached an agreement to end its litigation against Udio, a rival AI music generator. The deal comes days after WMG announced it had reached an agreement to end its litigation against Udio, a rival AI music...
Is The Comey Case Barred By The Statute Of Limitations? It’s Complicated! (But Also Yes.)
Yesterday, Judge Cameron McGowan Currie tossed the Trump administration’s slapdash effort to criminally prosecute former FBI Director James Comey, noting that the purported U.S. Attorney behind the prosecution had all the legal authority of three raccoons in a trench...
How Bad Is It To Spit At Law Enforcement? Very Bad, It Turns Out.
Sean Charles Dunn, a paralegal at the Department of Justice, got acquitted in early November for throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal agent during what he thought was an ICE raid. He was threatened with a felony charge, but the grand jury refused to indict, so...
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Rings In The Holiday By Announcing Bonuses!
There’s a lot of money to go around at successful firms and Weil, Gotshal & Manges is no exception! According to the Am Law 100, Weil grossed $2,024,581,000 last year. The best thing to do with all that cash is to spread it among the folks who worked tirelessly to...
CLE Webinar – Anatomy Of A Modern IP Department: The Data Behind A Shift In Strategy
Something is changing inside IP departments. And for the first time, we have the data to prove it. Above the Law and Tradespace partnered on a first-of-its-kind study to uncover how IP leaders are redefining the function: where they’re investing, how they’re measuring...
Marc Elias: Capitulating To Trump Isn’t Strategy — It’s Surrender
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The attacks that Donald Trump has leveled against me and others are related to his own pathological need to attack people who stand up to him and who fight for free and fair elections and for democracy. I...
Washington Post Analysis Shows We Are Talking Too Much And Getting Questionable Advice From LLMs — And It May All Be Discoverable
The jury is still out on how much and how soon GenAI will impact the legal profession, as I pointed out in a recent article. But one thing is certain: GenAI is affecting what people are revealing, the questions they’re asking, and what advice they’re receiving. The...
Thomson Reuters Tells Appeals Court: ROSS’s Copying Was ‘Theft, Not Innovation’
The post Thomson Reuters Tells Appeals Court: ROSS’s Copying Was ‘Theft, Not Innovation’ appeared first on Above the Law.In a redacted brief filed Nov. 19 with the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Thomson Reuters urged the court to affirm the Delaware district...
For This, I Am Still Grateful
As this year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting once again, but this time, the reflection feels heavier, deeper, and more urgent. Last year, I wrote about learning to pause, to be present, to step away from the relentless need to be busy. This year has taught...
Law Professor Offers Pitch Perfect Response To Trump’s Latest Insult
Donald Trump recently pointed at Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One and snarled, “Quiet. Quiet, piggy.” The insult came after she asked a follow-up question about Jeffrey Epstein’s files, a chillingly symbolic moment, but…...
Elite Boutique Firm Serves Associates A Generous Helping Of Bonus Bucks
Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, and this holiday season, Biglaw associates’ bank accounts are being stuffed like turkeys thanks to firm after firm matching the prevailing market bonus rate. We’ve recently received word that commercial litigation boutique Holwell...
US Judge Blocks IRS Sharing of Confidential Taxpayer Address Information With ICE
"Plaintiffs have shown that the IRS committed multiple violations of Internal Revenue Code Section 6103(i)(2) when it disclosed confidential taxpayer address information to ICE on August 7, 2025," U.S. District Senior Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly wrote in a decision...
Crypto Giant Binance Accused of Facilitating Militant Financing
“Not only are these families devastated emotionally, having lost children and spouses, but they're never able to recover and work the way they're used to and down the road find themselves in a very different economic position," said Lee Wolosky, a partner at Willkie...
Beyond Meat Hit With $40M in Plant-Based Trademark Dispute
On Monday, the jury awarded a total of $38.9 million to the plaintiff, including $23.5 million to Vegadelphia for actual damages under the Lanham Act, and $15.4 million in disgorged profits as a rough measure to fairly compensate the plaintiff for harm proximately...
DOJ Settles Algorithmic Price-Fixing Claims With Landlord Tech Company RealPage
The proposed settlement between defendant RealPage Inc. and the U.S. Department of Justice includes no financial penalties or admissions of wrongdoing but would require RealPage to make behavioral changes in its revenue management software business. The deal requires...
$25.5M Antitrust Settlement: Workers Claim Employers Made Pact to Limit Their Options
The defendants benefited from the wage suppression conspiracy by retaining clients and assets, since whenever asset and wealth professionals leave a job, their clients often follow them to their new employer, the suit alleged. The defendants benefited from the...
Why Law Firm Marketing Costs Are Skyrocketing in 2025
The legal industry has always been one of the most expensive and competitive when it comes to marketing, and it’s not slowing down. With the vast number of attorneys practicing across the country, their large budgets, and the fact that landing a single important case...
Why Fractional GCs Are Becoming the Default for Startups—and Why the Shift Isn’t Temporary
The old stigma around nontraditional legal careers has largely evaporated, and top%E2%80%91tier lawyers are now choosing fractional roles for reasons that go well beyond flexibility, according to Harvey Kaye, founder of +GC and consultant with Summize. The old...
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Disbarred Attorney Has a Month to Amend Racketeering Allegations Against Wilson Elser, Others
U.S. District Judge April M. Perry for the Northern District of Illinois granted disbarred attorney Nina Kazazian's pro se motion to alter the reasoning behind the court's prior judgment dismissing her suit against the malpractice insurance carrier, a law firm, an...
‘Madness’ and ‘Absolutely Shameful’: Lawyers React to UK Justice Minister’s Proposed Jury Ban
The move to reduce the courts' backlog will 'erode' the system of justice in this country, according to lawyers. The move to reduce the courts' backlog will 'erode' the system of justice in this country, according to lawyers.
Two Former BigLaw M&A Attorneys Launch Rubi, a Virtual Apprenticeship for Transactional Lawyers
Two former BigLaw M&A attorneys have launched a legal tech startup aimed at addressing one of the profession’s most persistent challenges — the gap between law school education and the practical skills needed to succeed in transactional practice. Rubi Legal...
First Generation Lawyer Special Issue COMING SOON
Coming February 2026 First Generation Lawyer Issue Attorney at Law Magazine has opened submissions for its all-digital issue featuring first-generation lawyers who are the first in their family to carve out a career for themselves in the legal industry. Want to...
What Do Law Librarians Earn? New AALL Salary Survey Provides Details
As they adapt to rapid technological change, law libraries and legal information professionals are experiencing their highest staffing levels in nearly a decade, according to a comprehensive new industry survey released yesterday. But salaries for those in law...
AI Tools for Lawyers: Why You Shouldn’t Stick to Just One
Ernie Svenson recently polled a group of solo and small firm lawyers about their preferred AI tools. The results? Surprising. The post AI Tools for Lawyers: Why You Shouldn’t Stick to Just One appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.In his...
ICE Using ChatGPT To Write Use-Of-Force Reports, As Fascism Meets Laziness
Sure, becoming an ICE agent sounds fun, but in between all the tear-gassing of clergy and shooting pepper balls at journalists, the job involves a lot of pesky paperwork. I mean, the government simply doesn’t pay enough with its [checks notes] $50,000 signing bonus,...
Lindsey Halligan Manages To Lose Two Cases At Once, Which Is Honestly Impressive
Well, well, well if it isn’t the logical and natural consequences of this administration’s actions! After playing musical chairs with the Eastern District of Virginia’s U.S. Attorney’s Office to find someone — anyone — with a pulse and a JD willing to file frivolous...
Milbank Breaks Their Silence On Year-End Bonuses
Cravath may have been the first in Biglaw to announce their year-end bonuses, but they’re not the only compensation heavies! Spectators were waiting to what a comp leader, like Milbank, would do now that bonus season has officially arrived. You’ll recall Milbank led...
Biglaw Firm Uses Simple Trick To Make Associates Happy For The Holidays
Simpson Thacher is about to give their employees a reason to be thankful. After grossing $2,896,282,000 in 2024, the Biglaw firm is doing the right thing and sharing some of the profits to reward associates for their hard work. Here’s the scale: To everyone at Simpson...
Former Biglaw Partner Calls Out Useless Congress And The ‘Evil’ President
Former Hogan & Lovells partner turned White House attorney Ty Cobb is back to calling out Donald Trump. Sure, the current cable news circuit regular left the hallowed halls of Biglaw to join the first Trump administration, but he quickly left. Since then he — and...
Biglaw Firm Shortens Summer Associate Program In Effort To Make Life Less ‘Stressful’ For Law Students
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The status quo is over. We can’t continue to have a summer program where we can look at people’s full first-year grades and then decide [if] we want to make them an offer to join us as a 2L. The question is, do...
Legal Ethics Roundup: ‘Judicial Burn’ Dissent, High-Stakes Poker Player Lawyer Risks It All, AI-Faked Evidence, DOJ Misconduct & More
Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, Legal Ethics Roundup, here. Welcome to what captivates, haunts, inspires, and surprises me every week in the world of legal ethics. Hello from Arizona. And...
Healthcare Organizations Slam CDC For Changing Website With Misleading Vaccine Claims
The post Healthcare Organizations Slam CDC For Changing Website With Misleading Vaccine Claims appeared first on Above the Law.The post Healthcare Organizations Slam CDC For Changing Website With Misleading Vaccine Claims appeared first on Above the Law.
The Revolutionary Background Of A Law School
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which American law school was the only one founded exclusively for women, at a time when most other law schools would not accept women? Hint: The school was founded in 1908 as Portia Law School and...
Milbank Finally Answers! — See Also
The Answer To If Milbank Will Top the Scale Is!: Nah. They’re paying out market bonuses. It Pays To Work In Texas!: Vinson & Elkins announced bonuses! …And Other Places, Too!: Simpson Thacher, Covington & Burling, and A&O Shearman. The Biggest Loser:...
Why Did Egg Prices Get So High? Antitrust Suits Say It Wasn’t Avian Flu
At least half a dozen class actions have been filed over skyrocketing egg prices this year by individual consumers, restaurants and grocery stores. At least half a dozen class actions have been filed over skyrocketing egg prices this year by individual...
Fuse Energy Wins Rare SEC No-Action Letter on Tokens
"This is another positive step toward providing greater clarity to innovators in the digital asset space," said Stephen P. Wink, a partner at Latham & Watkins who represents Fuse Energy. "This is another positive step toward providing greater clarity to...
Milbank Matches Year-End Bonus Scale, Confirming Big Law Associate Comp for 2025
Milbank's Scott Edelman thanked associates for their "efforts in supporting our clients and the firm on our most impressive ever array of cutting-edge transactions, restructurings and litigation in the market." Milbank's Scott Edelman thanked associates for...



















































































