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Male, Female, X: Indiana Court Denies Attempts to Add Nonbinary Option to Licenses
The court determined that until the Indiana General Assembly determined otherwise, it holds that "gender" in Title 9 of the state statutory scheme means "sex." The Indiana Court of Appeals denied a group of plaintiffs’ attempts to include a nonbinary option...
In Win for Securities Industry, Justices Curb Investor Suits Over ‘Pure Omissions’
Investors can bring such suits only when such omissions create "misleading half-truths," Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for a unanimous court. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
How I Made Partner: ‘Reliability Is the Cornerstone of Any Legal Career,’ Says Jillian Sommers of Perkins Coie
"Reliability is the cornerstone of any legal career, and something a first-year, fifth-year, or eighth-year lawyer can control equally well." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
Kirkland, Proskauer, Hogan Lovells Add Partners Amid Brisk Lateral Activity in Big Firms
Proskauer lured a partner from Kirkland, which gained a partner from Gibson Dunn. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry....
Amazon GC Zapolsky Attended Biden’s State Dinner, but Is He Still in President’s Corner?
Super-charged antitrust enforcement from the DOJ and FTC is frustrating tech leaders, fraying their support for the president. Amazon General Counsel David Zapolsky was among the more than 200 guests who attended Wednesday’s official state dinner in honor of...
Lawyers Love A High-Tech Firm
It pays to be on top of technology! The post Lawyers Love A High-Tech Firm appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to the 2024 Technology Perceptions Report by Intapp, what percentage of respondents...
A Huge Thanks To Our Advertisers
We love working with you. The post A Huge Thanks To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.A Huge 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 Association of...
About That Right To Protest In Someone Else’s House — See Also
Yup, Totally Not A Thing: They may have known better if they paid attention to Chemerinsky's lectures. Put The Phone Down!: Ignore that bad advice you may have heard about dealing with tresspasing protesters. Not All Publicity Is Good Publicity: This driver's tricked...
Litigation Funders’ Pitch to Corporate Litigants: Turn Your Lawsuit Into an Asset
A $40 million agreement between Quinn Emanuel and Longford Capital illustrates how law firms are seeking to make third-party finance more appealing to their clients. While the business community has been slower to embrace litigation financing than many in the...
Dean Developments: Hofstra, SLU Among the Latest Law Dean Appointments
The latest in law dean and other legal education news from across the U.S. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is...
Clifford Chance Poland Office Under Investigation, Laptops ‘Seized’
The firm is alleged to have gained a lucrative position as advisors for Polish media as a result of the help it provided. Clifford Chance’s Warsaw office has become the focus of an investigation by the Polish National Prosecutor’s Office, following a...
140 Lawsuits: Is This Attorney Monetizing Daniel’s Law?
"While Daniel's Law was passed with the worthy purpose of protecting public servants ... [these] lawsuits have little to do with this goal," one defense attorney wrote. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
Deadline Friday: Mental Health Survey
Our Survey on Mental Health in the Legal Industry is closing, and we need to hear from you—lawyers and all professionals in the legal world. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
The Law Firm Disrupted: A Fight Over Names That Just Won’t Seem To End
The debate over how to refer to legal industry professionals without law degrees isn't a new one, and it maps onto larger concerns about a "caste system" in Big Law. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
Litigation Skyrockets Against CooperSurgical
More than 100 cases have been filed so far this year, according to ALM's Law.com Radar, which tracks new cases filed in state and federal courts. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
Virginia High Court Reverses Patient’s $1.6M Med Mal Verdict: Low Blood Sodium Levels ‘Part of a Wide Range’ of Causes
The high court concluded the trial court erroneously refused a jury instruction supporting the defendants' theory that the patient could have sustained a traumatic brain injury from a fall from other means than what was presented by the plaintiff. The Virginia...
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Corporate Legal Departments Are Seizing The Gen AI Opportunity [Sponsored]
According to the LexisNexis 2024 Investing in Legal Innovation Survey, corporate executives report the highest degree of current Gen AI usage (50%) and 68% of corporate respondents approve of the use of Gen AI for legal matters. The post Corporate Legal Departments...
The Client Service A-Team: Ranking The Biglaw Superheroes Of Client Service (2024)
Which firms are among the best of the best? The post The Client Service A-Team: Ranking The Biglaw Superheroes Of Client Service (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Which Biglaw firms are most beloved by general counsel for their superior client service? In 2023,...
Federal Judge Announces… Unique Requirement For Clerkship Applicants
The judge is up front about his special interest. The post Federal Judge Announces… Unique Requirement For Clerkship Applicants appeared first on Above the Law.via GettyFederal clerkships are wonderful opportunities for growth and development as a burgeoning attorney...
He’ll Have Fun Fun Fun Till The Judge Takes His Hellcat Away
The judge was very specific in his conditions for release. The post He’ll Have Fun Fun Fun Till The Judge Takes His Hellcat Away appeared first on Above the Law.via Instagram srt.miles Conventional wisdom says flashy cars tend to get targeted by police more than a sad...
For The Love Of God, Let’s Not Normalize Calling The Cops On Peaceful Protestors
Even when a famous person tells you to. The post For The Love Of God, Let’s Not Normalize Calling The Cops On Peaceful Protestors appeared first on Above the Law.If anything stays in your mind from the Abolish/Defund the police discourse from the early 2020s, it...
Donald Trump Wishes Jack Smith Was More Like Bobby Knight For Some Bizarre Reason
Trump's latest post manages to prove he doesn't understand law or sports. The post Donald Trump Wishes Jack Smith Was More Like Bobby Knight For Some Bizarre Reason appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)Donald Trump continued his stream of...
Seventh Circuit Judge Discusses The Stunning Sexism She Faced At Her T14 Law School
Ruth Bader Ginsburg wasn't the only judge who experienced discrimination in her law school years. The post Seventh Circuit Judge Discusses The Stunning Sexism She Faced At Her T14 Law School appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote...
Trump Lawyers Lose A Third Bid To Delay NY Trial, Are Not Yet Tired Of Winning
Third time lacks charm. The post Trump Lawyers Lose A Third Bid To Delay NY Trial, Are Not Yet Tired Of Winning appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)Donald Trump’s lawyers fired up the spaghetti cannon this week aiming it squarely at the...
Happy National Pet Day
Notes to my (legal) self. The post Happy National Pet Day 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...
Mayor of Chicago Suburb Sued by Former Employee, Security Detail for Allegedly Covering Up Sexual Assault Reports
The complaint alleges that mayor Tiffany Henyard's former assistant was drugged and sexually assaulted by a trustee for the Village of Dolton, Andrew Holmes, while on a work-related trip to Las Vegas for a conference Henyard was attending. A former...
UPDATE: Virgin Galactic Files Countersuit Against Boeing’s $25M Nonpayment Lawsuit
"Boeing repeatedly provided shoddy and incomplete work product ... Boeing also substantially underdelivered intellectual property and technical artifacts essential to the Mothership program," the lawsuit said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Pinterest’s Wanji Walcott Returns to the $10M Pay Club, Thanks to Sweeteners in First Contract
Walcott jumped aboard Pinterest in November 2022, enticed by CEO Bill Ready, a former colleague, to join the effort to turbocharge the image-sharing platform's performance. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Attorney Newsletters: Six Lawyers Tell How They Built the Best Newsletters in Their Niche
The Planetary Lawyer Project’s Matthew Karmel talks with Alex Su, Amee Vanderpool, Chris Harvey, Jonah Perlin and Albert Tawil. The post Attorney Newsletters: Six Lawyers Tell How They Built the Best Newsletters in Their Niche appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech...
Access To Court Records Should Be Free For Everyone
One of the fundamental underpinnings of our judicial system is that transparency leads to a fairer and more just legal process. The post Access To Court Records Should Be Free For Everyone appeared first on Above the Law.A couple of weeks ago, a client asked me to...
Happy National Siblings Day
Notes to my (legal) self. The post Happy National Siblings Day 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...
District Court Judges Are Striking Down Nationwide Policies With ‘Unprecedented Frequency’
It's not your imagination -- it is a much more common issue than ever before. The post District Court Judges Are Striking Down Nationwide Policies With ‘Unprecedented Frequency’ appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of...
Loose Cannon Angered Over Following The Rules — See Also
Being A Judge Comes With Expectations: Sorry you can't do whatever you want, Cannon. This Law Professor Has Some Problems With Issue Spotting: He's the only one frustrated with ASS Law's placement. Avenatti's Back!: He has some thoughts on Trump. Even Speakers Are...
Judge Collectively Awards Walmart and Sam’s Club $2M Following Breach of Rental Lease
Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan granted Walmart Real Estate Business Trust and Sam's Club Real Estate Business Trust $1.3 million and $837,689, respectively, after the defendant, Quarterfield Partners, promised the companies an option to purchase their...
In Talc DQ Hearing, Beasley Allen’s Andy Birchfield Testifies: ‘It Never Crossed My Mind’
Andy Birchfield, of Beasley Allen, took the stand on Wednesday to fend off Johnson & Johnson's allegations that he breached his ethical duties by working with one of its former lawyers to come up with a proposed $19 billion talc settlement. Andy...
Hogan Lovells Hires 6-Lawyer Team, Including Former French Energy Regulator, in Paris
In other Paris moves, Herbert Smith Freehills got back a veteran banking and finance partner from a French firm, and a veteran Big Law arbitration partner started his own firm. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Washington State Ban on High-Capacity Magazines Declared Unconstitutional, Law Remains Intact Pending Appeal
""Since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, every other court that has considered a challenge to a law restricting high-capacity magazines around the country under the Second Amendment and article I,...
Law Firm Specializing in ‘Crypto Taxation’ Claims Former Employee Used Proprietary Info in YouTube Videos
This case was first surfaced by Law.com Radar. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys...
‘A Giant of the Bar’: Longtime Proskauer Rose Partner and Holocaust Survivor Robert Kaufman Dies at 94
In 1987, Kaufman joined longtime Skadden partner Sheila Birnbaum in a City Bar effort to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee in opposition to the confirmation of Robert Bork to the U.S. Supreme Court. Longtime Proskauer Rose partner and former New York...
Attorney Sues Former Firm for Termination While Seeking Postpartum Depression Treatment
This suit was 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 first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or...
UC Berkeley Defends Law Dean in Wake of Viral Video
"While our support for Free Speech is unwavering, we cannot condone using a social occasion at a person's private residence as a platform for protest," UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ wrote in a statement. A viral video of Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of...
NY’s Top Court to Mull Religious Group’s Appeal of Abortion Coverage Mandate
Noel Francisco, a former U.S. solicitor general, and partner-in-charge at Jones Day's Washington, D.C. office is set to argue on behalf of the coalition, while New York Assistant Solicitor General Laura Etlinger will argue for the New York State Department of...
Advance Notice Bylaw Cross-Appeals Ask Supreme Court for Reframed Analysis
The dispute over advance notice bylaws has triggered similar lawsuits from other corporations. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the...
Feds Don’t Oppose Delaying Menendez Trial as Senator’s Wife Faces Medical Concern
Prosecutors agreed to delay trial until July or August, but are holding fast to their position that the co-defendants' matters not be severed. Prosecutors in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday informed a federal judge that they do not oppose the idea...
HubSpot Legal Boss Poised for Big Payout as Acquisition Speculation Swirls
Just 15 months into Alyssa Harvey Dawson's tenure as legal chief of HubSpot, Reuters is reporting that Alphabet is considering making an offer for the fast-growing competitor to Salesforce. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
The Corporate Transparency Act – What Law Firms Need To Know
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which went into effect January 1, 2024, represents a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for small businesses – including law firms – in the United States. Enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for...
Scorned Man Threatens Former Dates With Lawsuits Over Poor Facebook Feedback
Might be a good idea for him to give up the apps altogether. The post Scorned Man Threatens Former Dates With Lawsuits Over Poor Facebook Feedback appeared first on Above the Law.Trying your hand at dating apps can be a pain. If you manage to make it past the swiping...
The 1980s Called. They Want Their Bigotry Back.
The FDA is working to drop the discriminatory ban on sperm donation by gay men. The post The 1980s Called. They Want Their Bigotry Back. appeared first on Above the Law.Big news. Since the 1980s, the FDA has imposed a flat ban on anonymous sperm donation by sexually...
Law School Held Back In U.S. News Rankings Just Because No One Thinks It’s Actually A Good Law School
Much to ASS Law's chagrin, 'our professors get cited in more law reviews,' isn't how most people evaluate law schools. The post Law School Held Back In U.S. News Rankings Just Because No One Thinks It’s Actually A Good Law School appeared first on Above the Law.After...
Judge Cannon Is SO MAD YOU GUYS That The Prosecutor Is Making Her Follow The Law
How dare Jack Smith point out that she doesn't know the difference between discovery materials and trial exhibits? The post Judge Cannon Is SO MAD YOU GUYS That The Prosecutor Is Making Her Follow The Law appeared first on Above the Law.Aileen CannonJudge Aileen...
Borrowers Should Benefit From Biden’s New Student Loan Forgiveness Proposal Before Voting In November
Democrats have had chances to forgive student loans in the past. Will it work this time? The post Borrowers Should Benefit From Biden’s New Student Loan Forgiveness Proposal Before Voting In November appeared first on Above the Law.Last Monday, President Joe Biden...
Michael Avenatti Takes Break From Serving Time In Federal Prison To Talk Trash About The Hush Money Case Against Donald Trump
Who better than a convicted criminal to opine about the criminal charges against Donald Trump? The post Michael Avenatti Takes Break From Serving Time In Federal Prison To Talk Trash About The Hush Money Case Against Donald Trump appeared first on Above the...
Lawyers, Judges, Please Let The ‘I Went To Law School Because I’m Bad At Math’ Joke Die Its Long-Overdue Death
If you have a lawyer who is bad at math, you have a problem. The post Lawyers, Judges, Please Let The ‘I Went To Law School Because I’m Bad At Math’ Joke Die Its Long-Overdue Death appeared first on Above the Law.One of the better litigation practice tips I picked up...
Dean Of Law School That Saw Worst Drop In Rank Has Choice Words About U.S. News Law School Ranking
This law school saw the biggest U.S. News rank drop this year, and its dean isn't pleased about it. The post Dean Of Law School That Saw Worst Drop In Rank Has Choice Words About U.S. News Law School Ranking appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our...
Could Gen AI Be A ‘Pivotal Moment’ For The Legal Aid Market?
The legal aid community is actively exploring the use cases for generative AI—and these could differ from what Big Law has been experimenting with over the last year or so. In 2022, low-income Americans did not receive enough, if any, legal help for 92% of their...
A Game to ‘Get Out of Trial:’ Med-Mal Plaintiff Seeks Rule Change After Defendants Wait Out Statute of Limitations Before Pressing Defective Service Arguments
"Why did you extend all this legal work to the financial detriment of your client?" Ohio Justice Melody J. Stewart asked. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Former Trump Org. CFO Allen Weisselberg Sentenced to 5 Months for Perjury
The sentence followed a plea deal with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry....
How I Made Practice Leader: ‘Shape the Culture of a Team and a Firm in a Positive Way,’ Says Katja Butler of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
"I believe that an effective leader is someone who has the ability to shape the culture of a team and a firm in a positive way." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Digital Dibs: Rival Views of Generative AI Copyrights
GAI platforms like ChatGPT and OpenAI often require very little human input, shattering this legal landscape's framework by posing a simple question: Who authored the material? We'll explore how two countries are answering this question in different...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: “Squabbling” Starts Over Ozempic Leadership, Talc Disqualification Hearing Continues Today
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Aderant Announces Collaboration With Vanderbilt Law School’s AI Law Lab
Aderant is one of several legal tech providers the AI Lab is working with in its mission to expand access to justice. On Wednesday, business and legal management software provider Aderant announced a collaboration with Vanderbilt Law School, specifically the...
Africa Should Not Rush to Regulate AI, Says Clifford Chance Co-Head
The partner's comments come despite the EU passing the first comprehensive legislation on AI and a similar proposal pending before the Canadian Parliament. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
What Is My Law Firm Worth?
Brooke Lively | Here are the two most important factors that determine your firm's value — if you want to sell. The post What Is My Law Firm Worth? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What is my law firm...
Off Schedule, By Design
Time to dive deeper into what is going on with design patent assertions aiming to police online sales activity. The post Off Schedule, By Design appeared first on Above the Law.In a column late last year, I highlighted a high-profile example of a mass counterfeiting...
Is Elon Musk About To Get Quinn Emanuel Sanctioned?
The excerpts from Musk's deposition may or may not be sanctionable, but they are very, very stupid. The post Is Elon Musk About To Get Quinn Emanuel Sanctioned? appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Nathan Laine/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Elon Musk continues to...
Law That Predates Women’s Right To Vote Criminalizes Abortion
See, if you don't think women are people... The post Law That Predates Women’s Right To Vote Criminalizes Abortion appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!The Arizona Supreme Court today in a 4-2 ruling held a...
This Is The One Time You Don’t Want To Be Associated With A Billionaire — See Also
This Is What Happens When You Represent Elon Musk: World’s richest goofball risks Quinn Emanuel’s reputation What’s In A Name?: A lot of confusion if Oakland keeps this act up! Where Do You Rank?: Check out the 2024-2025 law school rankings! If You Even Care, That Is:...
Powerhouse Duo Win Six CVA Verdicts in One Week, Totaling $157 Million
Plaintiffs counsel Kristen Gibbons Feden and Mike Della represent more than 100 survivors who filed suit against ex-doctor Stuart Copperman under the now-closed Child Victims Act. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
Microsoft’s Ben Glatstein on How to Be a Real AI Lawyer, Not Just One Who Throws the Acronym Around
"Just to be a mediocre lawyer in general, you have to understand AI," Glatstein told Berkeley Law's Irene Liu during an online event Tuesday. For those with higher aspirations, he said, "there's really no substitute for just digging in and doing the...
In Partner Hiring, Business Plans Become ‘Litmus Test’ For Government Hires
A lateral candidate's business plan can be the difference between "an offer or a polite pass," noted recruiter Dan Binstock. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Quinn Emanuel Partner Faces Sanctions Hearing in Elon Musk Defamation Suit
"As damaging as it was, Musk's deposition could have gone even worse but for the obstructionist conduct of the attorney," plaintiffs attorney Mark Bankston claimed. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
Identify Future Leaders, Open Lines of Communication and Do It With Time to Spare: A Succession Planning Primer
Smaller firms in particular struggle with handling younger attorneys "more keen" on leadership positions, according to executive coach and strategic adviser Gwen Mellor Romans. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
Barclay Damon Picks Up 5-Member Team From Murtha Cullina, led by Tony Gangemi
Strategic Growth for Barclay Damon includes this IP team's lateral move into its New Haven offices. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the...
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Profit Powerhouse: Join Us Tomorrow To Elevate Your Law Firm Financial Performance [Sponsored]
Join us for the CLE-eligible webinar, to learn tactical strategies to run a more profitable law firm. The post Profit Powerhouse: Join Us Tomorrow To Elevate Your Law Firm Financial Performance appeared first on Above the Law.Are you avoiding the common accounting...
Which Trump Asset Seizure Will Irk Him The Most: Championship Round
Let's settle this. The post Which Trump Asset Seizure Will Irk Him The Most: Championship Round appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)The basketball tournaments have ended, but we have one more showdown in the Above the...
Lawyer Shoots, Kills Self, Former Daughter-In-Law, And Her Attorney During Child Custody Deposition
Two lawyers and a client are dead as a result of this tragic murder-suicide. The post Lawyer Shoots, Kills Self, Former Daughter-In-Law, And Her Attorney During Child Custody Deposition appeared first on Above the Law.We have some disturbing news to report out of the...
How On-Demand GPT Assistants Are Shaping The Future Of Law
These tools must be experienced to be truly appreciated. The post How On-Demand GPT Assistants Are Shaping The Future Of Law appeared first on Above the Law.The legal tech scene has been buzzing non-stop with updates about new capabilities and the latest product...
Potential Oakland Airport Name Change Is Begging For People To Get Lost
Definitely worth getting sued over. The post Potential Oakland Airport Name Change Is Begging For People To Get Lost appeared first on Above the Law.Some location names just make sense. It makes sense that the city of New York is part of the state New York. Sometimes...
Does Anyone Even Care About The U.S. News Law School Rankings Anymore?
The once-mighty rankings have taken a hit. The post Does Anyone Even Care About The U.S. News Law School Rankings Anymore? appeared first on Above the Law.It’s been a ROCKY few years for the U.S. News law school rankings. In November of 2022, Yale Law...
Do Biglaw’s Long Hours Need A ‘Trigger Warning’? After The Death Of A Partner, This Lawyer Says Yes
A partner's death is making lawyers reassess the long hours that are often required to complete the work at Biglaw firms. The post Do Biglaw’s Long Hours Need A ‘Trigger Warning’? After The Death Of A Partner, This Lawyer Says Yes appeared first on Above the Law.Ed....
How Well Are You Managing Your Personal Finances?
A focus on law firm performance can leave personal money management neglected. This episode of the Non-Eventcast will help you ensure it doesn't happen to you. The post How Well Are You Managing Your Personal Finances? appeared first on Above the Law.Generally...
Special Counsel Ask SCOTUS To Quit Sitting On Trump’s Stupid Immunity Claim
We all know how this is going to come out. The only question is when. The post Special Counsel Ask SCOTUS To Quit Sitting On Trump’s Stupid Immunity Claim appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Tom Brenner for The Washington Post via Getty Images)Special Counsel...
Brazilian Judge Accuses Elon Musk of Obstruction of Justice
Justice Alexandre de Moraes has opened an investigation into Musk's alleged obstruction, criminal organization and incitement to crime as the court targets so-called "digital militias" that spread misinformation online. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription...
What Paperwork Do I Need to File for Unemployment?
Despite the low unemployment rate of 3.8%, millions of American workers are still unemployed and attempting to navigate their state’s unemployment system. In the majority of U.S. jurisdictions, there is a waiting period of one week between the time you file for...
Bloomberg Law Acquires Project Management Solution Dashboard Legal
Bloomberg Law's acquisition of project management and collaboration solution Dashboard Legal further extends its reach beyond legal research following the company's release of Bloomberg Law Contract Solutions last year. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription...
Companies Deluged by Class Actions as ‘Employee Activism Surges’
Labor and employment class actions accounted for 43.4% of legal departments' class action matters in 2023, an increase of nearly 10 percentage points from a year earlier, the newly released Carlton Fields Class Action Survey found. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Dentons Ex-US Leader McNamara Exits Partnership for CEO Role at Industry Advisory Shop
Mike McNamara is now an equity partner as well as the first CEO at Baretz + Brunelle. He stepped down as the leader of Dentons U.S. in July 2021. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
‘Ignore This Bill at Your Peril’: Federal Privacy Legislation Has Teeth—and Real Shot at Passing
"That's what's most important to think about: What will this change about business models?" said Alysa Hutnik, a senior executive at the privacy software firm Ketch. For years, the business community has been calling for a comprehensive federal privacy law,...
Lawyers Say Technology Improves Employee Satisfaction. So Why Are Firms Slow to Modernize?
Intapp's 2024 Technology Perceptions Report found that a minority of lawyers consider their law firms tech-savvy, while many claim they don't use AI in their day-to-day jobs. Lawyers at tech-savvy law firms say they are more satisfied in their jobs and more...
Does ‘Full Stop’ Signal You Are Stopping Yourself or Others?
Get to the Point! | If it doesn't mean you are stopping, what the heck does full stop mean? The post Does ‘Full Stop’ Signal You Are Stopping Yourself or Others? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Do you use the phrase “full stop”?...
Learn To Earn: Social Media As A Business Intelligence Tool
Want to become a business development superstar? This episode of the Non-Eventcast is for you. The post Learn To Earn: Social Media As A Business Intelligence Tool appeared first on Above the Law.Most attorneys think of social media as either a distraction or simply a...
Trump Lawyers File Even More Garbage Motions In Desperate Bid To Stave Off New York Trial
Just re-docket the same stuff. No one will notice. The post Trump Lawyers File Even More Garbage Motions In Desperate Bid To Stave Off New York Trial appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images)It’s so fun to pay your lawyers with...
Spreading Fake News Could Mean International Lawsuit For Elon Musk
The decision to buy Twitter keeps getting more expensive. The post Spreading Fake News Could Mean International Lawsuit For Elon Musk appeared first on Above the Law.Quickly: Imagine the face of online disinformation. Did you picture Elon Musk? If so, you’ll probably...
New York Is Where It’s At For Biglaw
Big numbers for the Big Apple Biglaw elite. The post New York Is Where It’s At For Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.New York City (Photo by David Lat)The biggest and the best New York Biglaw firms are out-performing the industry average. Based on 2023 data...
U.S. News Had A LOT Of Correcting To Do
The final rankings are due to be released tomorrow, April 9th. The post U.S. News Had A LOT Of Correcting To Do appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!U.S. News’s April 3rd embargoed law...
Read This Donald Trump Prediction — See Also
Biglaw Partner Doesn't Think Trump Will Get Far: He's expecting a conviction! Trump Keeps Up With The Delay Strategy: This will only go so far. Guess Who's Back?!: Former Supreme Court justice wants back in on the bench. Send In Your Videos!: Are you ready for the...
The 2024-2025 U.S. News Law School Rankings Are Here
Big changes in the T14, along with some of the largest rankings tumbles and gains. The post The 2024-2025 U.S. News Law School Rankings Are Here appeared first on Above the Law.The 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report law school rankings have finally arrived —...
H&R Block Sued for Falsely Advertising Free Online Tax Filing Service for ‘Simple Returns’
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H&R Block Sued for Falsely Advertising Free Online Tax Filing Service for ‘Simple Returns’
This case was first surfaced by Law.com Radar. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys...
European Court Delivers Landmark Climate Ruling
For the first time, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled on the issue of state action on climate change. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...