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War on DEI Spurring Companies to Pull Out a Thesaurus, Not a White Flag
"Although companies may be renaming, rebranding and shifting focus from some DEI work, it is clear that the majority are remaining committed to sustaining the momentum of the past five years," said Olivia Knight of As You Sow, an advocate for environmental and social...
Some Positives For Legal Industry in Q1, but Next Few Quarters May Be ‘Rocky’
Industry observers at Thomson Reuters warned that the current pattern of strong demand in the face of broader economic uncertainty is reminiscent of the last extended downtown for the law firm world. Industry observers at Thomson Reuters warned that the current...
Slamming Boxes, Dirty Looks: Georgia Judge in $2B Roundup Verdict Threatened Plaintiffs’ Lawyers With Contempt Order
Monsanto's lawyers cited the 'inflammatory behavior' by plaintiffs' lawyers, primarily at Arnold & Itkin, in an April 24 motion for a new trial. Monsanto's lawyers cited the 'inflammatory behavior' by plaintiffs' lawyers, primarily at Arnold & Itkin, in...
NLJ 500 Attorney’s Advice During Deposition Costs Him $7.5K in Sanctions
"If anything, the deponent's outright and repeated refusal to answer proper questions is more troubling than any of the questions posed by Weaver's counsel. For these reasons, the court finds that Ayres's instruction for his client not to answer questions about the...
Biglaw’s Ws In The Fight Against Trump — See Also
Perkins Coie Gets A Permanent Injunction Against Trump’s Executive Order: Judge Beryl Howell goes all Shakespearean in slapping back Trump’s Executive Order. Microsoft Gets New Outside Counsel: Swapping Simpson Thacher (a firm that capitulated to Trump) for Jenner...
How to Not Talk Politics and Survive
As much as you’d like to stop people from talking politics at work, perhaps with a handy table lamp, you know that’s unprofessional. Use these proven tactics instead. The post How to Not Talk Politics and Survive appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms...
Law Day Demonstrations Highlight Lawyers’ Growing Fears About Rule Of Law
(Image via Getty)Yesterday, Donald Trump signed an executive proclamation in commemoration of Law Day. Though, in ominous fashion, Trump’s statement leaned into the event as “Loyalty Day,” invoking the event’s 1950s Red Scare origins even though the actual holiday set...
Ketanji Brown Jackson Openly Denounces Trump’s Attacks On Judges
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The attacks are not random. They seem designed to intimidate those of us who serve in this critical capacity. The threats and harassment are attacks on our democracy, on our...
It’s Official: Executive Order Targeting Perkins Coie Is Unconstitutional
From the moment that Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO 14230) targeting Perkins Coie — one of the first Biglaw firms to be on the receiving end of this type of retaliation but far from the last — legal commentators were pointing out all the ways the EO failed...
Trump Rebrands Law Day With Authoritarian Flair — See Also
Law Day Becomes Loyalty Day Under Trump: Even the people in suits are protesting. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Is Cutting Staff: 8% in the firm’s UK and US locations. HoLove Hires MAGA Lawyers: That’s one way to avoid the ire of the Trump administration. Benchslapped!...
California Supreme Court Lowers Passing Score on February Bar Exam, Orders Return to Multistate Exam in July
In a brief order, the state Supreme Court justices said they remain concerned about the bar's use of AI to write test questions and will await the results of investigations into how the exam was prepared and administered. In a brief order, the state Supreme...
California Supreme Court Lowers Passing Score on February Bar Exam, Orders Return to Multistate Exam in July
In a brief order, the state Supreme Court justices said they remain concerned about the bar's use of AI to write test questions and will await the results of investigations into how the exam was prepared and administered. In a brief order, the state Supreme...
Building A Scalable Law Firm Without Losing Your Identity
Getty ImagesIn today’s legal landscape, more attorneys are looking to scale their firms — but without becoming just another cookie-cutter operation. That’s where strategy, branding, and community come in. “They say they don’t teach business in law school,” says Greg...
HoLove Gets MAGA-Tinged Advice For DEI Probe
Donald Trump’s attacks on Biglaw have had some interesting consequences. We — along with clients — have learned which firms took the short-sighted cowardly way out and capitulated to the mercurial demands of a bully and which are willing to fight for their firms and...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport...
Site Unseen: How To Build And Maintain A Quality Law Firm Website
Building a new website is a critical — and dreaded — step in the process of opening a new law firm. How can you accomplish this within a startup’s limited budget? What are the essential components to meet your business goals? How do you maintain a modern-looking site...
Contingency Fees Can Create Perverse Incentives
Contingency fees are a time-honored tradition in the legal profession through which attorneys accept a case in exchange for a portion of a recovery if a favorable outcome is achieved. In many instances, contingency fees allow greater access to the legal system since...
Opening The Doors To Change: What To Expect At CLOC Global Institute 2025
(Image via CLOC)Next week, I will be covering the CLOC Global Institute at the Aria Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas. The conference will span four days (May 5-8) and is the premier event designed by and for legal operations professionals and in-house legal departments....
It Was A Good Year To Be A Biglaw Equity Partner
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by ALM as part of their Am Law 100 ranking, of the 100 firms on the list, how many increased their profits per equity partner in 2024? Hint: The firm that had the biggest...
Judge Bars Trump Administration From Enforcing Perkins Coie Executive Order
The firm's federal court win makes Perkins the first firm to successfully challenge the government's demands. The firm's federal court win makes Perkins the first firm to successfully challenge the government's demands.
Judge Bars Trump Administration From Enforcing Perkins Coie Executive Order
The firm's federal court win makes Perkins the first firm to successfully challenge the government's demands. The firm's federal court win makes Perkins the first firm to successfully challenge the government's demands.
Judge Slays Firm’s Use of Dragon Logo in Filing
"The Court is not a cartoon," wrote a federal magistrate judge in response to a law firm's illustrated dragon watermark on court documents. "The Court is not a cartoon," wrote a federal magistrate judge in response to a law firm's illustrated dragon watermark on...
Judge Slays Firm’s Use of Dragon Logo in Filing
"The Court is not a cartoon," wrote a federal magistrate judge in response to a law firm's illustrated dragon watermark on court documents. "The Court is not a cartoon," wrote a federal magistrate judge in response to a law firm's illustrated dragon watermark on...
The Lawyers of Bradshaw & Bryant: Championing Justice
The Lawyers of Bradshaw & Bryant: Championing Justice By Susan Cushing For more than three decades, attorneys at Bradshaw & Bryant have been fighting for justice and championing the cause of victims throughout Minnesota and beyond. “Justice for the Injured” is...
The Lawyers of Bradshaw & Bryant: Championing Justice
The Lawyers of Bradshaw & Bryant: Championing Justice By Susan Cushing For more than three decades, attorneys at Bradshaw & Bryant have been fighting for justice and championing the cause of victims throughout Minnesota and beyond. “Justice for the Injured” is...
Brian Stewart & Steven Jensen Taking up the Mantle of Parker + McConkie
Brian Stewart & Steven Jensen Taking up the Mantle of Parker + McConkie By Susan Cushing Long before Brian Stewart and Steven Jensen assumed leadership, Parker + McConkie had already established itself as a legal beacon for the people of Utah. Founded on a...
Rafi Law Group Accident Attorney: The Future of Personal Injury Is Here
Rafi Law Group Accident Attorney: The Future of Personal Injury Is Here By Katherine Bishop Every once in a while, a law firm redefines what it means to serve. For Arizona and thousands of families across the state, that firm is Rafi Law Group. Founded by Brandon B....
Michael A. Kelly: Standing Up for What’s Right
Michael A. Kelly is a shareholder with Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger in San Francisco. AALM: What led you to pursue a career in personal injury law? MK: I clerked for the Walkup firm all three years during law school. I was inspired by the life-changing...
James Helm: From Underdog to Top Dog
James Helm: From Underdog to Top Dog By Susan Cushing In an already competitive field, wanting to be at the top takes more than raw talent—it takes a relentless desire, bold advocacy, and a brand that commands attention. Enter James Helm, the visionary founder of Top...
George Telquist: Making a Difference in the Courtroom & Beyond
Raised by two hard working parents, Washington native and personal injury attorney George Telquist brings his strong work ethic and his desire to make a “meaningful difference in people’s lives” to the benefit of his clients. AALM: What drew you to plaintiff’s...
Zachary Ballin: Helping Put Lives Back Together
Massachusetts personal injury attorney Zachary Ballin continues the legacy of seeking justice for his clients – particularly first responders – that his father established with their firm. AALM: What about your father’s practice inspired you to pursue a career in law?...
Jesse Soffer: It’s About People’s Lives
Miami lawyer Jesse Soffer found his calling for personal injury law – the ability to be a voice for someone who’s been hurt – as soon as he entered law school. Since, he’s spent his career fighting for fairness and accountability. AALM: How is your career different...
Private Equity’s Push into Personal Injury Law: Market Consolidation, ABS Expansion & The Impending Succession Challenge
The personal injury (PI) legal sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by increasing private equity (PE) investment, expanding alternative business structures (ABS), and growing demands for technology, AI, and staffing investments. All while traditional...
Mentoring the Next Generation: Investing in Our Future
My law firm played a role in shaping my career. I started at Bye, Goff & Rohde as a college student, eager to learn the ropes of the legal world. The mentorship and support I received during those early years were invaluable, fueling my desire to attend law school...
AALS History Book Documents Importance of the Rule of Law Over 125 Years
“Law professors didn't want the government to tell them what to do, but they believed they could help each other to be the best possible, and that's still our goal 125 years later, Judy Areen, co-author of the book and former executive director of AALS, told...
AALS History Book Documents Importance of the Rule of Law Over 125 Years
“Law professors didn't want the government to tell them what to do, but they believed they could help each other to be the best possible, and that's still our goal 125 years later, Judy Areen, co-author of the book and former executive director of AALS, told...
‘Courage of the Bar:’ Brooklyn Bench Marks Law Day
The judges and staff of Brooklyn Supreme Court this year reflected on unity. The judges and staff of Brooklyn Supreme Court this year reflected on unity.
‘Courage of the Bar:’ Brooklyn Bench Marks Law Day
The judges and staff of Brooklyn Supreme Court this year reflected on unity. The judges and staff of Brooklyn Supreme Court this year reflected on unity.
Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Strike at ‘Natural Ingredients’ Claims, Automotive Data Collection and Security Tokens
Makers of personal care products are accused of mislabeling ingredients as ‘natural.' Makers of personal care products are accused of mislabeling ingredients as ‘natural.'
Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Strike at ‘Natural Ingredients’ Claims, Automotive Data Collection and Security Tokens
Makers of personal care products are accused of mislabeling ingredients as ‘natural.' Makers of personal care products are accused of mislabeling ingredients as ‘natural.'
BCLP Plans Sweeping Job Cuts at Business Support Level
The planned cuts of 8% of the roles were communicated in an all-partner call earlier this week. The planned cuts of 8% of the roles were communicated in an all-partner call earlier this week.
BCLP Plans Sweeping Job Cuts at Business Support Level
The planned cuts of 8% of the roles were communicated in an all-partner call earlier this week. The planned cuts of 8% of the roles were communicated in an all-partner call earlier this week.
Nvidia GC’s Pay Soars 75%, as Comp Committee Ups Pay Scale for Top Brass
Timothy Teter took the legal reins of the company eight years ago, when few imagined it would lead the AI revolution and become the world's third-most-valuable company. Timothy Teter took the legal reins of the company eight years ago, when few imagined it would...
Nvidia GC’s Pay Soars 75%, as Comp Committee Ups Pay Scale for Top Brass
Timothy Teter took the legal reins of the company eight years ago, when few imagined it would lead the AI revolution and become the world's third-most-valuable company. Timothy Teter took the legal reins of the company eight years ago, when few imagined it would...
The Winners’ Roster in Daily Report’s 2025 Southeastern Legal Awards
The Daily Report named winners in nine top categories during its annual awards presentation. Honorees in other categories were recognized and received trophies. The Daily Report named winners in nine top categories during its annual awards presentation. Honorees...
The Winners’ Roster in Daily Report’s 2025 Southeastern Legal Awards
The Daily Report named winners in nine top categories during its annual awards presentation. Honorees in other categories were recognized and received trophies. The Daily Report named winners in nine top categories during its annual awards presentation. Honorees...
Trump Picks Tennessee Attorney for 6th Circuit in His First 2nd-Term Judicial Nomination
Whitney Hermandorfer, who clerked for three U.S. Supreme Court justices, currently directs the strategic litigation unit in the Tennessee attorney general's office. Whitney Hermandorfer, who clerked for three U.S. Supreme Court justices, currently directs the...
Trump Picks Tennessee Attorney for 6th Circuit in His First 2nd-Term Judicial Nomination
Whitney Hermandorfer, who clerked for three U.S. Supreme Court justices, currently directs the strategic litigation unit in the Tennessee attorney general's office. Whitney Hermandorfer, who clerked for three U.S. Supreme Court justices, currently directs the...
Leah Wilson to Step Down as State Bar Executive Director
Wilson's announcement to the bar's trustees Friday morning comes as thousands of people who took the February 2025 bar exam still don't know when they will learn if they passed or failed. Leah Wilson, the embattled leader of California's state bar, will not seek...
Abbe Lowell Unveils New Firm, Joined by Associates Who Loudly Defected From Big Law
The high-profile litigator left Winston & Strawn and is currently representing former chief of staff of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Miles Taylor, New York Attorney General Letitia James and whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid. The high-profile...
How I Made Partner: ‘Be Proactive in Finding Solutions Rather Than Creating New Challenges,’ Says John Vielandi of Labaton Keller Sucharow
"First and foremost, work hard and pay close attention to detail—small mistakes can have big consequences, and being meticulous sets you apart. Beyond that, try to anticipate problems before they arise and be proactive in finding solutions rather than creating new...
What’s Driving Your Culture? (Hint: It’s Not Your Strategic Plan)
In high-performance environments like law firms, culture isn't shaped by mission statements—it's built in behaviors, especially subtle, repeated ones. These behaviors become norms. And norms, if left unchecked, become the blueprint for how people work, communicate and...
Legal Speak at GC Midwest 2025: Meredith Ritchie, EVP, General Counsel, Chief Ethics & Government Affairs Officer at Alliant Credit Union
In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Meredith Ritchie, EVP, general counsel and chief ethics and government affairs officer at Alliant Credit Union. In April, Legal Speak spoke with a legal audience of general counsels, technologists,...
Legal Speak at GC Midwest 2025: Donna Haddad, VP, Associate General Counsel, IBM Corporation
In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Donna Haddad, VP and associate general counsel at IBM Corporation. In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Donna Haddad, VP and associate general counsel at IBM...
Legal Speak at GC Midwest 2025: Patricia Bradley, Vice President, Sr. Associate General Counsel, Adtalem Global Education
In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Patricia Bradley, the vice president and senior associate general counsel at Adtalem Global Education. In this Legal Speak episode, host Patrick Smith interviews Patricia Bradley, the vice president and...
Announcing the Finalists for the 2025 Elite Trial Lawyers
We are pleased to unveil the finalists and honorees for The National Law Journal Legal Awards highlighting the top litigation and appellate work from the past year. We are pleased to unveil the finalists and honorees for The National Law Journal Legal Awards...
What to Watch for in Case of Wisconsin Judge Accused of Obstructing ICE
Defenses revolving around judicial immunity, the Tenth Amendment and a lack of corrupt intent are likely to come up as Milwaukee Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan's case unfolds. Related StoriesFormer 3rd Circuit Judge Kent Jordan on Wanting an Apolitical...
Is Bondi ‘Bulletproof?’ Lawyers Weigh In on Trump’s Top Attorney
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi appears vulnerable to an ethics complaint, but will disciplinary authorities be willing to bring charges? U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi appears vulnerable to an ethics complaint, but will disciplinary authorities be willing to...
Crypto Investor Accused of $4M Theft and Holding CEO Hostage in Dubai
"You are going to jail for a long time," one of the defendants allegedly shouted, threatening the chief executive officer of Cerebellum Networks Inc. with arrest unless he handed over millions of dollars, according to the complaint. "You are going to jail for a...
Law School Graduation Gifts: Attorney at Work’s 2025 Gift Guide
If it's spring that means we are deep into graduation season and the hunt is on for the best law school graduation gifts. The post Law School Graduation Gifts: Attorney at Work’s 2025 Gift Guide appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.If...
Platkin Joins Democratic Attorneys General Discouraging Law Firm ‘Capitulation’ to White House
The letter expresses support for Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, Wilmer and Susman Godfrey, the four firms that have sued to block executive orders, and disappointment with firms that have worked out deals with the administration in order to have executive orders...
Attorneys Rally for National Law Day of Action
See demonstrations by legal communities from coast to coast. See demonstrations by legal communities from coast to coast.
Microsoft Boots Trump Capitulator Simpson Thacher, Awards Business To Jenner & Block
Well, well, well. When Biglaw firms started swearing fealty to the Trump administration, the justifications their defenders offered fell into two major buckets. First, that the millions of dollars in pro bono payola they put on the table would be feel good charity...
Giving Up So Easy Has Real Consequences — See Also
Microsoft Just Booted Simpson Thatcher Off Payroll: Jenner & Block will be taking over from here. Skadden And Davis Polk Still Aren’t Out Of The Dog House: They both hired Miller Strategies to speak up for them. The Technology Is Good: You’ve just gotta worry...
‘Hands Off Our Courts’: California Attorneys Rally Against Trump Administration
Attorneys gathered in cities across California to support the National Law Day of Action. In San Francisco, the crowd chanted “hands off our courts and “lawyers united must not be divided as cowbells and drums rang out during a downtown rally. Editor's Note:...
Lawsuit Alleges PETA Skimped Out On The Ethical Treatment Of Their People
(Photo by LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP/Getty Images)Two things you should know about work environments. The only time it is okay for a lawyer to work at a place where they’re regularly told by management that they’re family when they’re there is in-house at Olive Garden....
Kirkland’s Equity Partners Are Making Bank
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by ALM as part of their Am Law 100 ranking, what are the profits per equity partner at Kirkland & Ellis? Hint: The firm is the richest by gross revenue by a hefty...
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Feds Say Trading ‘Academy’ Ran $1.2 Billion Fraud Targeting Young Minority Investors
"[T]he filing highlights the more prominent enforcement role we expect state regulators to play in the coming years as priorities shift at the federal level and federal agencies are being downsized," said Tim Newman, a partner at Haynes Boone who spends most of his...
Law Firms Keep Buying Amazing Tech… Lawyers Keep Not Using It
The tech people are trying to make lawyering easier — or at least more profitable and secure — but their worst enemy remains the lawyers they aim to help. “Purchase, install, ignore” remains a disturbingly common pattern for law firms. It’s not universal by any means....
Pryor Cashman’s Managing Partner On The ‘Midsize Advantage’ That’s Helping His Firm Thrive
David Rose (courtesy image)The U.S. law firm merger landscape continues to show an ever-increasing interest in strategic growth with many midsize firms combining to further enhance their competitiveness. Thanks to all of these mergers, is the midsize firm bound to...
T14 Law School Dean Thinks Law School Applications Are Soaring Thanks To Donald Trump
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Having done this a long time, I am used to rises and falls in applications. I think this increase, in part, is a result of the election of Donald Trump. We saw it after he was...
Democratic Attorneys General Discourage Law Firm ‘Capitulation’ to White House
The letter expresses support for Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, WilmerHale and Susman Godfrey, the four firms that have sued to block executive orders, and disappointment with firms that have worked out deals with the administration in order to have executive...
Freshfields to Implement New Asia Strategy, Appoints New Asia Head
Matthew O'Callaghan rejoined Freshfields as head of its Asia financial services practice in 2019 after spending 14 years in-house at Goldman Sachs. Matthew O'Callaghan rejoined Freshfields as head of its Asia financial services practice in 2019 after spending 14...
Student Amicus Brief Signals Recruitment Troubles for Firms Making Deals With Trump
Over 1,100 law school students signed on to a brief supporting Susman Godfrey's suit against the Trump administration. Thirty percent of these signers are enrolled at T-14 law schools. Law school students turned out en masse in support of Susman Godfrey, with...
The Judiciary Should Be Independent From Political Pressure, Not From The Law
There’s nothing more antithetical to the rule of law than the fact that judges are not subject to the laws they interpret. Advocating for democracy necessarily requires us to ask why the laws that apply to the rest of us do not apply to judges who interpret them. This...
Legal Tech Adoption: The Slow Burn Of Cloud, The Sudden Spark Of AI
The faster technology advances, the harder it becomes to track both incremental and significant changes in legal professionals’ adoption rates. The good news is that many options are available if you’re seeking current statistics about legal technology. These days,...
Donna Adelson Pushes Judge For Another Delay
Donna Adelson’s murder trial keeps getting snagged on setbacks. She had a conflict of interest with her son’s lawyer, then a different lawyer conflicted out soon after. She also tried getting the judge removed from her case. As commendable as the effort was, it didn’t...
2025 Expert Witness Special Issue COMING SOON
Coming August 2025 Expert Witness Special Issue Attorney at Law Magazine is proud to announce its 2025 Women in Law Special Issue, highlighting female lawyers making an impact in the profession. Want to Participate? Attorney at Law Magazine is excited to announce its...
Over A Thousand Law Students Sign Amicus Brief Rallying Behind Susman Godfrey
Several prominent Biglaw firms like Skadden, Paul Weiss and Kirkland preferred to expose their bellies to Trump rather than fight the likely unconstitutional Executive Order that punished them for doing their jobs. Thankfully, other Biglaw firms have enough of a...
Skadden And Davis Polk Turn To Former White House Attorney To Navigate Trump’s Ire
Trump’s attacks on Biglaw have left the industry scrambling, trying to figure out how to respond to a bully intent on building a war chest of pro bono services. Too many firms are making sucker deals with terms that are constantly evolving. And now we’re getting more...
Ethics-Chief-Turned-Author: Law Firms That Settled Did Disservice to Profession—and May Not Keep Trump’s Favor for Long
"I don't think the law firms thought hard enough about the consequences of what they did," said former Airbnb ethics chief Rob Chesnut, author of "Intentional Integrity: How Smart Companies Can Lead an Ethical Revolution." "I don't think the law firms thought...
Paul Clement Takes His Seat At The Resistance Table
Fans of law and order — the concept, not the TV show — were shocked when the FBI announced on social media they arrested a judge simply because she would not let ICE arrest someone in her courtroom. The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan on charges of obstructing a U.S....
Former Baltimore Ravens Coach, Simmons University Hit With Data Breach Class Action
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 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...
Morning Docket: 05.01.25
* Apple referred to criminal contempt investigation over refusing to follow app store court order. The opinion includes a groan-worthy “second bite at the apple” moment, which is a good time to remind lawyers that the phrase makes no sense and exists because we’re...
Changes In FCC Rules To Support GPS Alternatives Could Impact DoD
The post Changes In FCC Rules To Support GPS Alternatives Could Impact DoD appeared first on Above the Law.The post Changes In FCC Rules To Support GPS Alternatives Could Impact DoD appeared first on Above the Law.
Bondi’s Firing of DOJ Lawyer for Lack of ‘Zealous Advocacy’ in Deportation Case Raises Concerns
A leading legal ethics scholar warned that the U.S. attorney general's action may "intimidate DOJ lawyers from exercising independent judgment." The acting deputy director of the DOJ's Office of Immigration Litigation was dismissed over his handling of a lawsuit...
Law Schools Report Record-High Application Rates as Numbers Continue to Skyrocket
“The largest driver is likely the economy and fears over a recession, as well as concerns over the rise of AI and job security, Dave Killoran, CEO of PowerScore Test Preparation, told Law.com. Law schools across the country continue to see enormous increases in...
Kohl’s Fires CEO for Undisclosed Deal with Vendor
The company said that Ashley Buchanan, who started just three months ago, must repay two-thirds of his $3.75 million signing bonus and has forfeited $17 million in stock awards he received to woo him aboard. The company said that Ashley Buchanan, who started...
We Belong: Join MothersEsquire For A Conference Celebrating Mothers Working In The Legal Profession
The post We Belong: Join MothersEsquire For A Conference Celebrating Mothers Working In The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.The post We Belong: Join MothersEsquire For A Conference Celebrating Mothers Working In The Legal Profession appeared first on...
Trump Sets His Sights On International Lawyers — See Also
Watch Out, Amal Clooney!: Trump keeps finding new ways to disregard the rule of law. Paul Clement Joins The Resistance: Even the conservatives are standing up to Trump. Over 1,000 Law Students Sign In Support Of Susman Godfrey: Everyone has their role to play in...
Delaware Supreme Court Eyes Dilution Language in AMC Theatres Settlement
The action before the high court lawsuit argues that holders of AMC's preferred equity shares, known as APEs, had their shares wrongly diluted by how AMC went about implementing the split and conversion outlined in the settlement. The action before the high...
Judge Tosses Manufacturer’s $1M Action on Account Claim for ‘Theoretical Scenarios’
"So, yes, of course it is possible to plead and collect on both a breach of contract claim and an action on account in a single case. The question here, though, is not an academic one in the abstract; the question is whether this plaintiff pleaded facts in this first...
This Biglaw Firm Gets A Ton Of Value From Every Single Attorney
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by ALM as part of their Am Law 100 ranking, which Biglaw firm saw the biggest increase in revenue per lawyer? Hint: This firm’s RPL was up 28.1% year over year. See the...
Even Judges Aren’t Safe In Trump’s America
The arrest of Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan is straight outta dystopian fiction. But at least retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer still has faith in the system, which makes one of us. Speaking of the High Court, Justice Sam Alito’s dissent would be laughable...
Smith v. Time: One Lawyer’s Story of Reclaiming 20 Hours a Week with AI
In a recent law.com podcast, solo criminal-defense attorney David Grisham highlights the time-saving benefits and ethical necessity of AI. In a recent law.com podcast, solo criminal-defense attorney David Grisham highlights the time-saving benefits and ethical...
Supreme Court Appears Open to Allowing Religious Public Charter Schools
Excluding religious schools from public charter school systems seems to be "rank discrimination," Justice Brett Kavanaugh said during Wednesday's hearing in a case that could affect the laws in 47 states and a federal program. Excluding religious schools from...
Sidley Again Poaches From Latham as Unprecedented London Partner Raid Continues
The firm's hiring of 10 Latham partners, in addition to a number of associates, over the last nine months signals its ambitions in London. Sidley Austin has again tapped Latham & Watkins in London for its 10th partner hire from the firm in the space of nine...
Daily Report Set to Present 2025 Southeastern Legal Awards
The Daily Report and Law.com will recognize all the 2025 winners and finalists for the Southeastern Legal Awards during an awards presentation on Thursday, May 1. The Daily Report and Law.com will recognize all the 2025 winners and finalists for the Southeastern...
2025 Legal Industry Report
Our friends at MyCase recently surveyed over 2,800 legal professionals and covered a wide range of technologies that impact law firms, including artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI. They also explored how law firm leaders approached the adoption of...


































































