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Prosecutor Says She Was Pressured To Send Disgraced Judge Nude Photos
She says the judge had ‘the power to ruin not only my career, but my personal life as well.’ The post Prosecutor Says She Was Pressured To Send Disgraced Judge Nude Photos appeared first on Above the Law.Former Trump-appointed federal judge Joshua Kindred resigned...
New Trellis AI Solution Leverages State Court Data to Automate Litigation Tasks for Legal Analytics
In today’s episode of the LawNext PR podcast, host Bob Ambrogi interviewed Nicole Clark, the founder and CEO of Trellis, about the company’s latest innovation: Trellis AI. This new suite of generative AI tools builds on Trellis’ comprehensive database of state trial...
Trump Names FTC Chair Who’s Been Thorn in Side of Lina Khan
President Donald Trump said Andrew Ferguson "has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship. and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country." President Donald Trump said Andrew Ferguson "has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech...
Leaders at Top French Firms Anticipate a Strong M&A Market in 2025 Despite Uncertainty
French politics are in disarray but deals are still proceeding and lawyers at Bredin Prat, Darrois, and Gide are hopeful that any new government will continue to promote investment in France. French politics are in disarray but deals are still proceeding and...
‘Entitlement to Information Has Its Limits:’ Judge Denies Another Discovery Deadline Extension in Trademark Suit
"Discovery, like life itself, is never perfect. Lawyers do not get everything they want—nor should they. Even in litigation, entitlement to information has its limits," Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Cole for the Northern District of Illinois said. "Discovery, like...
Big Tech and Internet Companies Slammed With Consumer Class Actions in December
A flurry of class actions pummeled the tech industry last week, targeting companies such as Amazon, Google, Apple, GoodRx and mobile gaming platforms. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
The Best Lawyers Tell Good Stories: How to Punch Up Your Narrative
Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way? The post The Best Lawyers Tell Good Stories: How to Punch Up Your Narrative appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Humans...
Former Biglaw Attorney Headed To Jail On Stalking Charges
Maybe they take their gardening VERY seriously. The post Former Biglaw Attorney Headed To Jail On Stalking Charges appeared first on Above the Law.London-based attorney Linda Lu has made her way through a number of Biglaw firms during the course of her career,...
Check Out These Stanford Law Professors’ Recommended Reading Lists
A good read makes for a great gift! The post Check Out These Stanford Law Professors’ Recommended Reading Lists appeared first on Above the Law.You don’t need to go to Stanford Law for their teachers to assign you reading! The faculty compiled an end-of-the-year...
Your Biglaw Firm’s ‘Growth Mindset’ May Lead To A Spate Of ‘Failed Hires’
The attorney talent wars could bring about some undesirable consequences. The post Your Biglaw Firm’s ‘Growth Mindset’ May Lead To A Spate Of ‘Failed Hires’ appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.[W]ith the rise in...
Alex Jones’s Lawyer Objects To Entering His Client’s Words Into The Record
Not an Onion headline. The post Alex Jones’s Lawyer Objects To Entering His Client’s Words Into The Record appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)The never-ending Alex Jones bankruptcy story continues this afternoon in a Texas courtroom....
Timely Lessons From A Contingent Risk Insurance Conference
We should all remain excited to see how things unfold as this piece of the industry moves forward. The post Timely Lessons From A Contingent Risk Insurance Conference appeared first on Above the Law.Last year, I had the good fortune to be invited to attend the first...
At The Third TLTF Summit, Legal Tech Leaders Convened In Miami For Three Days Of Dialogue And Serendipity
If there is a single 'it' conference right now in legal tech, it is the TLTF Summit. The post At The Third TLTF Summit, Legal Tech Leaders Convened In Miami For Three Days Of Dialogue And Serendipity appeared first on Above the Law.If there is a single “it” conference...
Laterals Aren’t Loving This Biglaw Firm
The firm can get lateral partners, but isn't great at keeping them. The post Laterals Aren’t Loving This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to a study of Am Law 100 firms by Pirical,...
Million Dollar Bonuses To Associates?! — See Also
Yeah, You Read That Right!: Boies Schiller's compensation model is causing double takes! Milbank Shuts Down Their Beijing Office: This makes them the 14th US firm to do so. Gardening Has Its Risks: Hedge trimming conflict snowballs into jail time over stalking. Read...
State Appellate Court Relies on ‘Cancellation Rule’ for Expert’s Conflicting Testimony
"Dr. Sherri Studstill indicated that damages were a possibility but that she had not made any determination that Mr. Simmons had suffered any actual damages," Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Jeffrey Usman wrote in a Dec. 3 opinion. "Dr. Sherri Studstill...
Albertsons Gives Up on $25B Merger, Sues Kroger Seeking ‘Billions of Dollars’
"Rather than fulfill its contractual obligations to ensure that the merger succeeded, Kroger acted in its own financial self-interest, repeatedly providing insufficient divestiture proposals that ignored regulators' concerns," Albertsons General Counsel Tom Moriarty...
How I Made Partner: ‘Take Every Opportunity to Learn,’ Says David Fitzgibbon of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young
"Take every opportunity to learn and gain as much experience as possible." "Take every opportunity to learn and gain as much experience as possible."
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Monsanto’s ‘Serious Misconduct’ Results in Roundup Mistrial, Prosecutors Seek 14-Year Sentence for Tom Girardi
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Federal Judge Grants FTC Motion Blocking Proposed Kroger-Albertsons Merger
"The FTC, along with our state partners, scored a major victory for the American people, successfully blocking Kroger's acquisition of Albertsons," Federal Trade Commission competition director Henry Liu said of a court ruling granting a preliminary...
Cannabis ‘Cannibalization’ Among Concerns of NYS Pot Attorneys
Cannabis lawyers are concerned about the over-saturation of New York's legal marijuana industry, which now has 261 stores, and is closing in on $1 billion in combined sales since early 2023. New York's legal marijuana industry has closed in on $1 billion in...
Judge’s Civil Contempt Order for Zoom Recording Violation Must Include ‘The Keys to the Cell,’ State Appellate Court Says
"The problem is the contempt order does nothing to cure Robinson's past violation of the court's prohibition on recording and fails to include a purge provision upon which Robinson's contempt may be dissolved," Justice Celia Gamrath wrote on behalf of the Illinois...
Why Some Firms Have a 100% Lateral Partner Retention Record and Others Don’t
Global leaders at Davis Polk, Skadden, Morgan Lewis, Gibson Dunn and Paul Hastings explain how it is that some firms retain lateral hires, while others see several departures. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Amid Growing Litigation Volume, Don’t Expect UnitedHealthcare to Change Its Stripes After CEO’s Killing
"[A]t the end of the day, these are for-profit companies. They're very good at making money, and I don't think it's going to change their behavior. And I think any sort of publicity effects will wear out over time," said John Aloysius Cogan Jr., a professor at the...
Lateral Partner Retention: Why Some Firms Have a 100% Record While Others Don’t
Global leaders at Davis Polk, Skadden, Morgan Lewis, Gibson Dunn and Paul Hastings explain how it is that some firms retain lateral hires, while others see several departures. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
High Verdicts and Venue Rule Land Pa. Courts on Top of ‘Judicial Hellhole’ List
“This is a dishonest, disgraceful personal attack on our hardworking thoughtful justices and judges, asserted Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association President Andrew Duffy. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
After Fining Investment Firms Billions for Lost Text Messages, Regulators Turn Scrutiny to Audio Recordings
"Audio continues to be an important form of communications, and you have retain and preserve those communications," said James Sherer, a partner at BakerHostetler. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Baker Botts’ Biopharma Client Sues Former In-House Attorney, Others Alleging Extortion Scheme
"They look forward to vigorously litigating these matters in a public forum in the coming weeks and months," said Evan Gotlob, a partner at Lucosky Brookman in New Jersey, denying allegations of wrongdoing against the defendants. Hi there.The email you just...
Jones Day Adds 10 US Supreme Court Clerks to Associate Ranks
The five men and five women who are being brought on as associates at Jones Day all clerked for the conservative wing of the high court. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
Morning Docket: 12.10.24
* TikTok hires Noel Francisco to get ban struck down. [Lawyer Monthly] * Pro se Rudy is the most entertaining Rudy. [Law360] * Gibson Dunn hires senior SEC enforcement official. Oh no! Did they miss the news that the crypto industry would boycott firms hiring from the...
Hospitals Are Facing New Price Transparency Requirements, But Will They Truly Help Patients Shop For Care?
Come January 1, CMS will begin enforcing new price transparency requirements for hospitals. Experts doubt that these regulations will do much to help patients shop for care, but they are optimistic that increasing the amount of publicly available pricing data will...
Top Firm Handing Out MILLION DOLLAR Bonuses To Some Associates
That's quite a bit above market. The post Top Firm Handing Out MILLION DOLLAR Bonuses To Some Associates appeared first on Above the Law.Austin Powers nostalgia requires placing a pinky to your lips whenever one dramatically says “one million dollars.” That’s the...
Compensation Leader Milbank Becomes 14th U.S. Firm To Shut Down An Office In China
It's the second U.S.-based firm to close a Chinese office in the past week. The post Compensation Leader Milbank Becomes 14th U.S. Firm To Shut Down An Office In China appeared first on Above the Law.It's the second U.S.-based firm to close a Chinese office in the...
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CoCounsel: The Legal AI Assistant And Tool Essential For Legal Teams [Sponsored]
Overview of legal-focused generative AI tools and how CoCounsel constitutes the most comprehensive set of critical legal tasks. The post CoCounsel: The Legal AI Assistant And Tool Essential For Legal Teams appeared first on Above the Law.Overview of legal-focused...
The 2024 Outside Counsel Rankings: The Top Law Firms According To GCs
These are the law firms clients rely on most. The post The 2024 Outside Counsel Rankings: The Top Law Firms According To GCs appeared first on Above the Law.These are the law firms clients rely on most. The post The 2024 Outside Counsel Rankings: The Top Law Firms...
Above The Law’s 2024 Lawyer Of The Year Contest: Nominations Needed
From distinguished to despicable, who should be Above the Law’s Lawyer of the Year for 2024? The post Above The Law’s 2024 Lawyer Of The Year Contest: Nominations Needed appeared first on Above the Law.From distinguished to despicable, who should be Above the Law’s...
Matt Gaetz Is Officially Fake News
This is not the Beavis and Butthead revival we asked for. The post Matt Gaetz Is Officially Fake News appeared first on Above the Law.This is not the Beavis and Butthead revival we asked for. The post Matt Gaetz Is Officially Fake News appeared first on Above the Law.
SixFifty Launches AI-Powered Tool to Provide Plain-English Answers to Employment Law Questions
SixFifty, a company that helps businesses automate employment law compliance and documentation, today announced the launch of SixFifty AI, an AI-powered research tool that builds on SixFifty’s database of employment law information to provide companies with...
Suspected Shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Is Charged With Murder in New York. Now What?
Former veteran prosecutor and law professor Gary Galperin lays out the road map for getting Luigi Mangione, chief suspect in the shooting death of Brian Thompson, back to Manhattan to face murder charges following his arrest in Pennsylvania. Mangione is fighting...
Baker & Hostetler to Open Austin Office With 10-Lawyer Locke Lord Affordable Housing Team
The Locke Lord affordable housing team is leaving the firm, because of client conflicts related to Locke Lord's merger with Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, which is set for Jan. 1, 2025. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
Law Firms’ ‘Failed Hires’ Expected to Climb as Lateral Hiring Ramps Up
There's a "high likelihood" of an increase in departures from recently hired lateral equity partners, industry analysts say. 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...
The Lateral Hire Dilemma: The Secret to Successfully Onboarding Talented Lawyers
Wendy Merrill | Too many attorneys have suffered from some form of workplace trauma in their career. The post The Lateral Hire Dilemma: The Secret to Successfully Onboarding Talented Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.You may...
Another Boutique Law Firm Offers Milbank Money To Associates
How exciting! Congratulations! The post Another Boutique Law Firm Offers Milbank Money To Associates appeared first on Above the Law.How exciting! Congratulations! The post Another Boutique Law Firm Offers Milbank Money To Associates appeared first on Above the Law.
Judge Orders Lawyers To Have Lunch To Think About What They Did
Plaintiff's counsel covers the bill, defense covers the tip. The post Judge Orders Lawyers To Have Lunch To Think About What They Did appeared first on Above the Law.Plaintiff's counsel covers the bill, defense covers the tip. The post Judge Orders Lawyers To Have...
Jay-Z Caught Up In Diddy Freakoff Fallout
Buzbee promised some high profile names. This is definitely one of them. The post Jay-Z Caught Up In Diddy Freakoff Fallout appeared first on Above the Law.Buzbee promised some high profile names. This is definitely one of them. The post Jay-Z Caught Up In Diddy...
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Powers Of Manifestation Are Off The Chart
She put it out into the universe and now she's getting it. The post Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Powers Of Manifestation Are Off The Chart appeared first on Above the Law.She put it out into the universe and now she's getting it. The post Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Powers Of...
Top Biglaw Firm’s Partnership Class Size Sees Massive Upswing After Introduction Of Nonequity Tier
How many of the firm's new partners made equity versus nonequity? We'll never know. The post Top Biglaw Firm’s Partnership Class Size Sees Massive Upswing After Introduction Of Nonequity Tier appeared first on Above the Law.How many of the firm's new partners made...
Should President Biden Pardon Rachel Maddow?
The decision contains hazards either way. The post Should President Biden Pardon Rachel Maddow? appeared first on Above the Law.The decision contains hazards either way. The post Should President Biden Pardon Rachel Maddow? appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw Hiring Is On Fire In The Southeast
2025 is expected to be another strong year for law firms. The post Biglaw Hiring Is On Fire In The Southeast appeared first on Above the Law.2025 is expected to be another strong year for law firms. The post Biglaw Hiring Is On Fire In The Southeast appeared first on...
Eat And Make Up — See Also
Judge Orders Lawyers To Break Bread: They also decided who would do the tipping. Hov Caught Up In Bad Boy Business: Jay-Z accused of sexually assaulting a 13 year old with Sean Combs. Believing Is Seeing: Justice Jackson's manifestation game is top notch. More...
Former Legal Tech Company President Sentenced to 120 Years In Prison for Child Porn
The former president of legal document management company Worldox has been sentenced by a court in Arizona to 120 years in prison after having been found guilty of 10 counts of possessing child pornography. Raymond Zwiefelhofer had been president of Worldox since 2009...
After Regime Change, Syria Remains Liable in US Federal Courts for Alleged Assad-Era Terrorism Support
"The successor state doesn't get a grant of immunity," Perles Law Firm founder Steven R. Perles said of Syria following the collapse of its government as a designated state sponsor of terrorism. "They inherit the judgments held against the predecessor state." Hi...
Prosecutors Want Tom Girardi to Serve 14 Years In Prison. His Lawyers Don’t Want Him Behind Bars.
The 85-year-old Girardi faces up to 14 years in prison when he is sentenced later this month. A Nov. 1 pre-sentence report recommended he serve 135 months, or 11 years, which would be at the low end of the guideline range. Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
Atkins Likely to Bring Pro-Business, Light Regulatory Touch to SEC, Say Agency Observers
In 2015 testimony to Congress, Atkins criticized Dodd-Frank for ceding too much authority to regulators, adding that the law will mean that “government, and not the markets, will choose the winners and losers. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
HubSpot Chief Legal Officer Departs ‘Upon Mutual Agreement’ After Just 2 Years
Under the legal leadership of Alyssa Harvey Dawson, HubSpot made three acquisitions and saw its market value swell to $38 billion. Under the legal leadership of Alyssa Harvey Dawson, HubSpot made three acquisitions and saw its market value swell to $38...
The Top 7 Marketing Trends Legal Marketers Need to Watch In 2025
As we move into 2025, legal marketers face a rapidly evolving landscape where technology, data, and client expectations intersect — and it's just the right time of year for making lists! Here are the top 7 trends we are seeing as shaping the future of legal marketing...
New Mexico Levies Record $48M Emissions Fine Against Natural Gas Giant
“If you violate your permit by failing to effectively invest in compliance, we will hold you accountable," said Zachary Ogaz, general counsel of the New Mexico Environment Department. “If you violate your permit by failing to effectively invest in compliance, we...
Judges Approves $25M Medical Monitoring Settlement Over Philips CPAP Devices
Final approval of Philips' $25 million settlement was granted last week by U.S. District Senior Judge Joy Flowers Conti of the Western District of Pennsylvania. Final approval of Philips' $25 million settlement was granted last week by U.S. District Senior Judge...
Judge Approves $25M Medical Monitoring Settlement Over Philips CPAP Devices
Final approval of Philips' $25 million settlement was granted last week by U.S. District Senior Judge Joy Flowers Conti of the Western District of Pennsylvania. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Cuomo Accuser Drops Federal Lawsuit Against Ex-Governor
Charlotte Bennett will continue her Manhattan Supreme Court suit against New York State, her attorneys said. Charlotte Bennett will continue her Manhattan Supreme Court suit against New York State, her attorneys said.
Gibson Dunn Adds Senior SEC Enforcement Official
Osman Nawaz spent more than 14 years at the SEC before joining Gibson Dunn as a partner. Osman Nawaz spent more than 14 years at the SEC before joining Gibson Dunn as a partner.
Pop-Up Window Does Not Prove ‘Clearly Communicated’ Arbitration Clause, 8th Circuit Says
The Eighth Circuit noted several problems with the defendants' reliance on a pop-up window during contract signing, including a lack of information on where an agreement's arbitration clause may be, how many clicks were needed to find it, and whether their website...
‘Stake Out My Space’: Attorneys, Law Professors Flock from X to Bluesky
Texas appellate attorney Raffi Melkonian, who has been called the Dean of Appellate Twitter, said he began seeing more ads, bots and hateful content on X in recent years, to the point that he said he has blocked dozens of accounts a day. Texas appellate attorney...
Morning Docket: 12.09.24
* Tony Buzbee has sued Quinn Emanuel alleging a harassment scheme to stop him from representing Diddy accusers. [Canadian Lawyer Magazine] * Also, Buzbee has brought Jay-Z into the case with new rape allegations. [CBS News] * Last round of rate hikes fell upon the...
The Big 3 PBMs Are Countersuing The FTC. Does Their Argument Have Any Teeth?
After the FTC filed a lawsuit in September, accusing the three major pharmacy benefit managers of anticompetitive rebating practices related to insulin, the defendants reversed roles and became plaintiffs. In November, they countersued the agency, arguing that its...
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Get up to speed on AI’s rapid growth, risks, and potential — and take your knowledge of artificial intelligence to the next level. The post AI Presents Both Opportunities And Risks For Lawyers. Are You Prepared? appeared first on Above the Law.Get up to speed on AI’s...
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This Wednesday! Supercharging Your Transactional Practice With GenAI [Sponsored]
Earn CLE credit when you join us for this webinar on December 11 at 1 p.m. EST, where we explore how GenAI can help transactional attorneys tackle common challenges in their day-to-day work. The post This Wednesday! Supercharging Your Transactional Practice With GenAI...
In Notable E-Discovery News, Leading AI Scientist Dave Lewis Joins Nextpoint to Lead AI Development
Dave Lewis, a data scientist whose four-decade career has established him as a pioneer in artificial intelligence and data analytics in law, has joined the e-discovery and litigation management company Nextpoint as chief scientific officer, where he will lead efforts...
Record Live Event Attendance Prompts Need To Revisit Insurance Policies
As record live event attendance continues to climb post-pandemic, so does the need for proactive safety measures. To defend against liability claims, a venue owner or operator must take pre- and post-accident steps to establish the venue acted with the safety of its...
Patents Expose Celebs!!!
They often make it look so easy when celebrities entertain us in their movies, songs and dance routines. What we fail to typically appreciate are the intense production aspects behind what we see and hear. Many celebrities are involved in the production of their own...
Making the Transition from Diligent Law Firm Associate to Rainmaking Partner
Jay Harrington | The leap from law firm associate to partner means evolving from a "doer" to a "doer-seller." The post Making the Transition from Diligent Law Firm Associate to Rainmaking Partner appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.The...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Get Out From Behind Your Desk,’ Says Evan Rassman of Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman
"Get out from behind your desk. Build your book of business and make relationships you can bank on. As you build yourself, you will build your team." "Get out from behind your desk. Build your book of business and make relationships you can bank on. As you build...
Elon Musk Was Behind Effort To Gaslight Americans Into Believing Donald Trump Supports Reproductive Rights
And he dragged Ruth Bader Ginsburg's name into the effort. The post Elon Musk Was Behind Effort To Gaslight Americans Into Believing Donald Trump Supports Reproductive Rights appeared first on Above the Law.And he dragged Ruth Bader Ginsburg's name into the effort....
Biglaw Associate Fired For Denouncing Gaza Bombing Loses Key Part Of Lawsuit
No, law firms don't have to employ you if they disagree with your speech. The post Biglaw Associate Fired For Denouncing Gaza Bombing Loses Key Part Of Lawsuit appeared first on Above the Law.No, law firms don't have to employ you if they disagree with your speech....
Will Protesting Cost Students Their Ability To Practice Law? California Shrugs Off A Clear Answer
Really could use a bright line here. The post Will Protesting Cost Students Their Ability To Practice Law? California Shrugs Off A Clear Answer appeared first on Above the Law.Really could use a bright line here. The post Will Protesting Cost Students Their Ability To...
LinkedIn Mastery For Lawyers: 5 Simple Strategies To Elevate Your Brand And Build Engagement
Even small, consistent efforts can make a big difference. The post LinkedIn Mastery For Lawyers: 5 Simple Strategies To Elevate Your Brand And Build Engagement appeared first on Above the Law.Even small, consistent efforts can make a big difference. The post LinkedIn...
The Balancing Act: Life As Part Of The Sandwich Generation
For those navigating similar paths, remember that proactive planning, building support networks, and being willing to adapt are essential. The post The Balancing Act: Life As Part Of The Sandwich Generation appeared first on Above the Law.For those navigating similar...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Talkin’ Bout AI Revolution
As AI use increases among legal professionals, the industry needs to keep up. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Talkin’ Bout AI Revolution appeared first on Above the Law.As AI use increases among legal professionals, the industry needs to keep up. The post Stat(s) Of The...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.
Should We Be Expecting A ‘Wave’ Of Biglaw Partner De-Equitizations In 2025?
It's all about the bottom line, and some partners are going to be left out in the cold. The post Should We Be Expecting A ‘Wave’ Of Biglaw Partner De-Equitizations In 2025? appeared first on Above the Law.‘Stay away from my equity!’Ed. note: Welcome to our daily...
The ‘Unnatural’ Interest In Law School
It's going to be competitive if you're applying to law school this year. The post The ‘Unnatural’ Interest In Law School appeared first on Above the Law.It's going to be competitive if you're applying to law school this year. The post The ‘Unnatural’ Interest In Law...
Another Day, Another Bonus — See Also
New Milbank Matches: Glenn Agre, Ross Aronstam & Moritz. Donald Trump Isn't As Pro-Choice As Folks Thought: Of course Elon had something to do with it. Think Twice About Protesting: California's Bar gives a weak answer on how character and fitness will be...
Class Actions Claim Progressive Undervalues Totaled Cars
The proposed classes are comprised of Maryland and Kansas residents who received a claim payment that was reduced by a projected sold adjustment based on the valuation report from Mitchell International Inc., a third party that develops software for auto insurance...
Peirce, Crypto Lawyers Eye Potential Regulatory Changes Under SEC Chair-Nominee Atkins
“I do look forward to providing more clarity where we can provide more clarity ... remembering that we're a regulatory agency with an enforcement arm, not an enforcement agency that doesn't have a regulatory arm, said Republican Securities and Exchange Commissioner...
‘You’re Stuck With It’: $15M ‘Phantom Stock’ Judgment Granted
The judgment from Superior Court Judge Thomas LaConte of Passaic County follows seven days of arbitration with Michael Young of JAMS, who found that Fisk Holdings violated the covenant of good faith and fair dealing in trying to cheat its chief financial officer out...
‘Serious Misconduct’ From Monsanto Lawyer Prompts Mistrial in Chicago Roundup Case
A spokesperson for Monsanto said in a statement that the company believes the “cross-examination regarding risks factors for [the plaintiffs'] injury was appropriate given the evidentiary record in this case. The spokesperson called the plaintiffs' decision to seek a...
On Governor’s Desk: NY ‘Death Gamble’ Bill That Seeks to Correct Pension Anomaly for Judges
Legislation meant to enable a sitting New York judge's family to receive state-paid death benefits is on Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk, with a Dec. 13 deadline for her to either sign or veto the measure. Legislation meant to enable a sitting New York judge's family...
Cleary vs. White & Case: NY Showdown Over $5 Billion Brazilian Bankruptcy
Multinational cement manufacturer InterCement, represented by White & Case, is battling bondholders represented by Cleary in a New York court. Multinational cement manufacturer InterCement, represented by White & Case, is battling bondholders represented...
Legaltech Rundown: Aracor AI launches AI-Powered Legal Platform, the Sedona Conference Publishes Commentary on Cross-Border Discovery, and More
An update on the legal tech market's past week, from product launches to new partnerships. An update on the legal tech market's past week, from product launches to new partnerships.
‘Vague’ Product Testing Allegations Sink Benzene Class Action
The ruling follows a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit decision last month reviving a benzene class action against Bayer, after the circuit court found the plaintiffs plausibly alleged that the products in question were worth less than they would have been...
4 Controversial Issues Complicating the E-Discovery Space
Speakers at Reed Smith's “Discovery Crossfire: Debating the Controversial AI Issues in Discovery webinar discuss their interpretation of hot button e-discovery issues. Speakers at Reed Smith's “Discovery Crossfire: Debating the Controversial AI Issues in...
After Ride’s Manufacturer Fails to Appear in Court, Orlando Jury Awards $310M to Parents In Teen’s Death
“We now are going to take this judgment, and we're going to enforce it in Austria, said attorney Michael Haggard. “We now are going to take this judgment, and we're going to enforce it in Austria, said attorney Michael Haggard.
Effortless Time Tracking + QuickBooks = Your New Power Move
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Morning Docket: 12.06.24
* Applications for law school are up 35 percent just in time for these students to compile massive loans before firms replace entry level legal jobs with AI. [ABA Journal] * A look at John Morgan's personal injury practice empire. [Forbes] * California bar examiners...
Mass Puppycide Ends Career Of Tennessee Deputy Who Probably Never Should Have Been A Cop
From the so-anyway-I-started-blasting dept The post Mass Puppycide Ends Career Of Tennessee Deputy Who Probably Never Should Have Been A Cop appeared first on Above the Law.Cops just seem to love killing people’s pets. While this act is often “justified” by (often...
This Boutique Law Firm’s Bonuses Are A Real Knockout For Associates
These bonuses sure do pack a Biglaw punch. The post This Boutique Law Firm’s Bonuses Are A Real Knockout For Associates appeared first on Above the Law.Boutique law firms are really showing their financial prowess this bonus season, matching Milbank’s generous...
Top 5 Law Firm Digital Marketing Trends of 2025
Annette Choti | How will these trends shape your 2025 marketing strategy? The post Top 5 Law Firm Digital Marketing Trends of 2025 appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Here are five digital marketing trends for lawyers that could reshape...
Climate Activists Stage Protest At Biglaw Megafirm, Decrying Its ‘Crimes Against The Planet’
The Biglaw firm in question is one of the worst when it comes to exacerbating climate change. The post Climate Activists Stage Protest At Biglaw Megafirm, Decrying Its ‘Crimes Against The Planet’ appeared first on Above the Law.The Biglaw firm in question is one of...
Just 10 Days Left To Apply For Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW
If you are a legal tech startup, don’t miss your chance to compete in Startup Alley, the pitch competition that is a seminal event of ABA TECHSHOW. The post Just 10 Days Left To Apply For Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW appeared first on Above the Law.If you are a legal...
It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You: The Biggest Lesson I Learned In 2024
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