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Corporate Clients Are Pushing Back Even More On Biglaw’s High Rates
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I’m definitely taking more work in-house and having law firms bid on specific projects. Previously, I might have sent something out to a firm by default. Now, I’m asking how far we can take it internally before...
Breaking Down Who’s On Top At The Supreme Court
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Supreme Court data collected by Jake S. Truscott and Adam Feldman, which justice was part of the majority decision the least this Term? Hint: This justice was only in the majority 72% of...
Newsmax Settles Dominion’s Defamation Claims for $67M
Newsmax disclosed to the SEC that the settlement will be paid out in three parts, resolving the defamation lawsuit Dominion was pursuing in Delaware Superior Court. Newsmax disclosed to the SEC that the settlement will be paid out in three parts, resolving the...
Newsmax Settles Dominion’s Defamation Claims for $67M
Newsmax disclosed to the SEC that the settlement will be paid out in three parts, resolving the defamation lawsuit Dominion was pursuing in Delaware Superior Court. Newsmax disclosed to the SEC that the settlement will be paid out in three parts, resolving the...
DLA Piper Increases In-Office Requirement for US Corporate Lawyers
The firm previously required three days of attendance for all U.S. lawyers, although practice leaders had discretion to ask for more. The firm previously required three days of attendance for all U.S. lawyers, although practice leaders had discretion to ask for...
DLA Piper Increases In-Office Requirement for US Corporate Lawyers
The firm previously required three days of attendance for all U.S. lawyers, although practice leaders had discretion to ask for more. The firm previously required three days of attendance for all U.S. lawyers, although practice leaders had discretion to ask for...
Navigating Tariff Uncertainty: Strategies for In-House Counsel
In this webcast, a panel of legal and business leaders will share practical guidance on how to assess risks, make informed adjustments, and safeguard your company's interests in a volatile trade environment. In this webcast, a panel of legal and business leaders...
Navigating Tariff Uncertainty: Strategies for In-House Counsel
In this webcast, a panel of legal and business leaders will share practical guidance on how to assess risks, make informed adjustments, and safeguard your company's interests in a volatile trade environment. In this webcast, a panel of legal and business leaders...
4th Circuit Upholds Win for Judiciary in Former Public Defender’s Sex Harassment Case
The appeals court said there was no merit to Caryn Strickland's claim that Federal Public Defender Anthony Martinez or others were deliberately indifferent to the sexual-harassment complaint or retaliated against her in violation of her equal protection...
4th Circuit Upholds Win for Judiciary in Former Public Defender’s Sex Harassment Case
The appeals court said there was no merit to Caryn Strickland's claim that Federal Public Defender Anthony Martinez or others were deliberately indifferent to the sexual-harassment complaint or retaliated against her in violation of her equal protection...
Monsanto Settles Lawsuits Over Toxic Chemicals at Seattle School
On Monday, Bayer's Monsanto announced a settlement of lawsuits by more than 200 teachers, students and their parents who sued over PCB exposure in a school near Seattle. On Monday, Bayer's Monsanto announced a settlement of lawsuits by more than 200 teachers,...
Monsanto Settles Lawsuits Over Toxic Chemicals at Seattle School
On Monday, Bayer's Monsanto announced a settlement of lawsuits by more than 200 teachers, students and their parents who sued over PCB exposure in a school near Seattle. On Monday, Bayer's Monsanto announced a settlement of lawsuits by more than 200 teachers,...
GCs Continue Weighing Options for Outside Counsel in Politically Charged Climate
Some in-house counsel say they're actively recruiting anti-Trump law firms, while others prefer to keep less vocal lawyers on the payroll. Some in-house counsel say they're actively recruiting anti-Trump law firms, while others prefer to keep less vocal lawyers...
GCs Continue Weighing Options for Outside Counsel in Politically Charged Climate
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How Defense Lawyers Reframed One of Crypto’s Largest Alleged Frauds
Prosecutors sought a decade behind bars, but meticulous defense arguments won freedom for the Estonian crypto defendants and judicial praise for their counsel. Prosecutors sought a decade behind bars, but meticulous defense arguments won freedom for the Estonian...
How Defense Lawyers Reframed One of Crypto’s Largest Alleged Frauds
Prosecutors sought a decade behind bars, but meticulous defense arguments won freedom for the Estonian crypto defendants and judicial praise for their counsel. Prosecutors sought a decade behind bars, but meticulous defense arguments won freedom for the Estonian...
LSAC to Suspend Online LSAT in Mainland China Amid Cheating Crackdown
“The situation with these Chinese cheating services had escalated to the point where the exam was compromised and cheating was being openly discussed online, said Dave Killoran. “The situation with these Chinese cheating services had escalated to the point where...
LSAC to Suspend Online LSAT in Mainland China Amid Cheating Crackdown
“The situation with these Chinese cheating services had escalated to the point where the exam was compromised and cheating was being openly discussed online, said Dave Killoran. “The situation with these Chinese cheating services had escalated to the point where...
Supreme Court Argument Over ‘Safe-Harbor’ Provision in New Delaware Corporate Law Set to Be Rescheduled
A scheduling conflict for a Wachtell attorney representing Gov. Matt Meyer has led the court to take the matter off its October calendar. A scheduling conflict for a Wachtell attorney representing Gov. Matt Meyer has led the court to take the matter off its...
Supreme Court Argument Over ‘Safe-Harbor’ Provision in New Delaware Corporate Law Set to Be Rescheduled
A scheduling conflict for a Wachtell attorney representing Gov. Matt Meyer has led the court to take the matter off its October calendar. A scheduling conflict for a Wachtell attorney representing Gov. Matt Meyer has led the court to take the matter off its...
Solving the Million Dollar Problem: Smarter Resourcing To Retain Firm Talent and Boost Profitability
Don't miss this session—especially if your firm is struggling with retention, inconsistent utilization, or client relationship continuity. Don't miss this session—especially if your firm is struggling with retention, inconsistent utilization, or client...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader,’ Says Kristen Limarzi of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher
"I think it's important to remember that you don't need a title to be a leader. I would encourage those who are passionate about their practice to remember that, fundamentally, this role is about communicating and connecting people. One doesn't need to wait for an...
It’s a New Dawn In Legal Tech: From Woodstock to ILTACON (And Beyond)
Last Friday, Aug. 15, as I began to make my way home from ILTACON 2025, and finally had enough of a break from the conference’s non-stop, four-day flurry of activity to check up on my social media, I took notice of the posts commemorating the 56th anniversary of...
The Rise of Revenue Intelligence: Why Law Firms Are Leveraging AI to Reimagine the Revenue Lifecycle
Legal technology is in the middle of a paradigm shift — one where firms are no longer satisfied with incremental fixes and point solutions. Instead, they're seeking transformation: of systems, workflows, and outcomes. Nowhere is that transformation more urgent — or...
Law Firms Face Surging Costs in 2025, But Revenue, Demand Increases Remain ‘Good News’
The lack of a big rebound in deal work, as well as growing costs, remain challenges to navigate, Citi said. The lack of a big rebound in deal work, as well as growing costs, remain challenges to navigate, Citi said.
In Trump’s Battle With Big Law, Has Leverage Shifted?
After a series of court orders, litigation, and EEOC developments, Big Law is not in the same position it was this past Spring. After a series of court orders, litigation, and EEOC developments, Big Law is not in the same position it was this past...
Stephenson Harwood to Take on Amazon in Major Class Action
The opt-out claim alleges that U.K. users of Amazon paid higher prices when purchasing items from third-party sellers. The opt-out claim alleges that U.K. users of Amazon paid higher prices when purchasing items from third-party sellers.
How Law Students Are Navigating Early Recruitment
“In some ways, that's very powerful, to kind of have your career plan that's buttoned up, but “the flip side of that, of course, is your career plans are buttoned up for a couple years, said Carey Bertolet Grand, dean of career services at Yeshiva University Benjamin...
The Hoagie Heard Round The World — See Generally
One If By Land, Two If By Subway: DOJ fires lawyer who tossed sandwich at federal officer and this administration WILL NOT STAND for sandwiches thrown at law enforcmenet. Trying to kill them with fire extinguishers and flagpoles, though… much different story. The...
The Law Firms Picking Up The Most Legal Talent From The Biden Administration
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data tracked by Leopard Solutions, which law firms scooped on the most attorneys that served in the Biden administration? Hint: Between December 2024 and July 2025, they tracked ~250...
It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times — See Also
Staff Layoffs And Retention Bonuses: Pick a struggle, Willkie. Washington D.C. Pushes Back Against Militarizing The Police Force: Remember when Republicans were the small government party? What Happens To A Passing Grade Deferred?: Three more test takers passed the...
Litigation Trends to Watch: Cases Target Online Gambling, Cannabis Infractions and Retail Collusion
Class actions target sports betting and casino-style gaming platforms. Class actions target sports betting and casino-style gaming platforms.
Litigation Trends to Watch: Cases Target Online Gambling, Cannabis Infractions and Retail Collusion
Class actions target sports betting and casino-style gaming platforms. Class actions target sports betting and casino-style gaming platforms.
US Judge Rules Trump Unlawfully Fired CEO of Inter-American Foundation
"When the Constitution requires the President to faithfully execute the laws of the United States, that includes laws passed by Congress," U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan wrote in an opinion nullifying President Donald Trump's purported firing of Sara Aviel from her...
US Judge Rules Trump Unlawfully Fired CEO of Inter-American Foundation
"When the Constitution requires the President to faithfully execute the laws of the United States, that includes laws passed by Congress," U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan wrote in an opinion nullifying President Donald Trump's purported firing of Sara Aviel from her...
‘Very Unclear,’ Justices Leave Court-Watchers Guessing Over Emergency Orders. Maybe That’s by Design
Thursday's emergency order allowing a Mississippi law restricting minor access to social media came three years after the court intervened to block a similar Texas law. Thursday's emergency order allowing a Mississippi law restricting minor access to social...
‘Very Unclear,’ Justices Leave Court-Watchers Guessing Over Emergency Orders. Maybe That’s by Design
Thursday's emergency order allowing a Mississippi law restricting minor access to social media came three years after the court intervened to block a similar Texas law. Thursday's emergency order allowing a Mississippi law restricting minor access to social...
Washington DC Pushes Back Against President’s Attempt At Military Takeover
The motto “Taxation Without Representation” could soon have a whole new meaning. If it were up to Trump, Washinton D.C. wouldn’t even be represented by its own police force. The federal takeover of local police power is an extreme action that should only be invoked...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Midsize Firms Gain Ground
The legal industry had an “unexpectedly prosperous” second quarter, as an uptick in countercyclical practices like litigation offset a slowdown in M&A demand — and smaller firms gained ground on the Am Law 100 — according to a new report by Thomson Reuters. The...
Trump’s Push For U.S. Drug Manufacturing Expands To Pharma Ingredients With New Executive Order
The post Trump’s Push For U.S. Drug Manufacturing Expands To Pharma Ingredients With New Executive Order appeared first on Above the Law.The post Trump’s Push For U.S. Drug Manufacturing Expands To Pharma Ingredients With New Executive Order appeared first on Above...
State Bar Leaders Maintain Support for Online, California-Centric Bar Exam
Although no formal decisions were made, some state bar leaders meeting Thursday said they had misgivings about using the NextGen Unified Bar Exam, even though California law school deans support the idea. Although no formal decisions were made, some state bar...
State Bar Leaders Maintain Support for Online, California-Centric Bar Exam
Although no formal decisions were made, some state bar leaders meeting Thursday said they had misgivings about using the NextGen Unified Bar Exam, even though California law school deans support the idea. Although no formal decisions were made, some state bar...
U.S. Court of Appeals Grants Stay to Argentina in $16B Case
The ruling buys time for the highly indebted South American country after it was ordered to transfer shares in state oil firm YPF to satisfy creditor claims. The ruling buys time for the highly indebted South American country after it was ordered to transfer...
U.S. Court of Appeals Grants Stay to Argentina in $16B Case
The ruling buys time for the highly indebted South American country after it was ordered to transfer shares in state oil firm YPF to satisfy creditor claims. The ruling buys time for the highly indebted South American country after it was ordered to transfer...
Monsanto Takes Roundup Preemption Defense to Pennsylvania Supreme Court
In a Thursday petition, Monsanto sought to overturn a $177.3 million judgment in the first Roundup case tried in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. In a Thursday petition, Monsanto sought to overturn a $177.3 million judgment in the first Roundup case tried...
Monsanto Takes Roundup Preemption Defense to Pennsylvania Supreme Court
In a Thursday petition, Monsanto sought to overturn a $177.3 million judgment in the first Roundup case tried in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. In a Thursday petition, Monsanto sought to overturn a $177.3 million judgment in the first Roundup case tried...
Trade Work Booms for Law Firms Amid Trump Tariffs
While Kirkland made news this week for its work in U.S. trade deal talks, the Am Law 100 firm is far from the only firm with more business in the practice. While Kirkland made news this week for its work in U.S. trade deal talks, the Am Law 100 firm is far from...
Trade Work Booms for Law Firms Amid Trump Tariffs
While Kirkland made news this week for its work in U.S. trade deal talks, the Am Law 100 firm is far from the only firm with more business in the practice. While Kirkland made news this week for its work in U.S. trade deal talks, the Am Law 100 firm is far from...
Biglaw’s Gonna Be Golden With 11% Revenue Growth In First Half Of 2025
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We can expect to see an improved demand environment in our full-year numbers and a decent end to the year. — Gretta Rusanow, managing director and head of advisory services at Citi’s Law Firm Group, in comments...
Teaching How To ‘Think Like a Lawyer’ Revisited
I recently wrote a piece bemoaning the lack of critical thinking skills among younger lawyers in the age of GenAI and wondering how the profession can hope to train lawyers to have these skills. I wondered whether the repetitive, tedious work that young lawyer...
Bar Passage Rates Reach Decade-High for First-Time Examinees
Across jurisdictions, bar passage rates ranged from 52% to 86%, with New York, Colorado and Utah reaching the top end of that spectrum. Across jurisdictions, bar passage rates ranged from 52% to 86%, with New York, Colorado and Utah reaching the top end of that...
Bar Passage Rates Reach Decade-High for First-Time Examinees
Across jurisdictions, bar passage rates ranged from 52% to 86%, with New York, Colorado and Utah reaching the top end of that spectrum. Across jurisdictions, bar passage rates ranged from 52% to 86%, with New York, Colorado and Utah reaching the top end of that...
Cyber Insurers Owe Nearly $5M in Covered Losses, Lawsuit Alleges
The growing sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks has increased demand for cyber insurance policies across multiple industries. The growing sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks has increased demand for cyber insurance policies across multiple...
Cyber Insurers Owe Nearly $5M in Covered Losses, Lawsuit Alleges
The growing sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks has increased demand for cyber insurance policies across multiple industries. The growing sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks has increased demand for cyber insurance policies across multiple...
Willkie Conducts Staff Layoffs While Dangling Retention Bonuses To Stem Lawyer Exodus
In the wake of Willkie Farr’s $100 pro bono payola deal with Donald Trump, lawyers have been fleeing the firm’s West Coast office in droves. Thus far, about 20 attorneys have decamped from the firm’s San Francisco office for Cooley. Faced with an exodus, Willkie is...
What Today’s Rainmakers Know About Client Loyalty And Personal Value
Getty ImagesIn this episode of “Be That Lawyer,” I sat down with researcher and strategist Matt Dixon to explore what today’s top rainmakers are doing to earn trust, deliver value, and build long-term client loyalty. We discussed how mindsets are evolving in the legal...
Clients Often Shouldn’t Use Multiple Law Firms For One Matter
Sometimes, it is absolutely necessary for clients to use multiple law firms for a single matter. For instance, if a client wants their usual counsel to appear in a lawsuit in a jurisdiction where their typical counsel is not licensed to practice, they may also need to...
Split DC Circuit Allows Mass Firings at CFPB to Continue
The ruling lifts a preliminary injunction put in place by U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson. The ruling lifts a preliminary injunction put in place by U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson.
Split DC Circuit Allows Mass Firings at CFPB to Continue
The ruling lifts a preliminary injunction put in place by U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson. The ruling lifts a preliminary injunction put in place by U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson.
A New Lever To Pull in Law Firm Talent Race
Firms have added a new pitch when trying to attract or retain top partners. It's one they say is more illustrative of firm performance than average profits per equity partner share value. Firms have added a new pitch when trying to attract or retain top...
West Virginia-Based Bank Creates In-House Legal Team After Completing $1B Purchase
"Bringing legal leadership in-house is a significant strategic evolution for WesBanco, and we are confident Rich is the right leader to build a legal function that will grow with us,” WesBanco CEO Jeff Jackson said in a statement. "Bringing legal leadership...
Hybrid Work Policies Still Dominate at Am Law 200 Firms
A new study by Savills Research and Data Services finds that the vast majority of Am Law 200 law firms either have flexible hybrid or fixed hybrid work policies, and three days a week in the office is still the norm. A new study by Savills Research and Data...
Trump Threatens Bayh‑Dole March‑In To Punish Harvard—After Refusing It For COVID
For years we’ve talked about the serious problems of the Bayh-Dole Act, which encouraged universities to patent every damn idea that anyone associated with the university came up with in the hopes of “commercializing” it. In practice this has been a total disaster....
Another Round Of February California Bar Takers Got Their Grades Flipped
While this is not the first time in legal history that bar takers received failing grades and swore that they passed that damn thing, we have to be within the top five moments of that happening. After hundreds of California February bar exam takers were told that they...
You Have To See This Dystopian Hype Video Of Viral D.C. Sandwich Thrower’s Arrest
Earlier this week, felony charges for assaulting a federal officer with a Subway sandwich were filed against Sean Charles Dunn. The incident went viral, and let’s be honest, getting popular off of a stance against Donald Trump is the bigger problem for the...
Law Firms Not Required to Answer EEOC Letters; ‘Most’ Didn’t Provide Diversity Info, DOJ Says
The EEOC's "informal information gathering" as a result of the March letters has seemingly come to a close, according to recent DOJ filings. The EEOC's "informal information gathering" as a result of the March letters has seemingly come to a close, according to...
New York’s ‘Clock Should Stop Act’ Could Ensure Safety Measures For Future Bar Exams
In the wake of the lackluster health emergency protocol the New York Board of Law Examiners displayed last month, readers, test takers, and even lawmakers have penned letters admonishing the bar for not doing better. In a perfect world, the NYBOLE would own up to...
A Tipping Point? Frustrations With IP Infringement Filings Are Mounting in Chicago Federal Court
“It's difficult for a judge to say, I did it wrong and my colleagues are doing it wrong, and I'm going to call everybody out, including myself,'" said IP law professor Eric Goldman. “It's difficult for a judge to say, I did it wrong and my colleagues are doing...
Trump Nominates Former Clerk for Justices Scalia, Kavanaugh for 7th Circuit
Rebecca Taibleson has said that Brett Kavanaugh's support has helped her legal career flourish. Rebecca Taibleson has said that Brett Kavanaugh's support has helped her legal career flourish.
How I Became an Attorney: ‘Walking Through Your Fears Leads to Tremendous Rewards,’ Says Diane Friend of Brockstedt Mandalas Federico
"Just reaching that milestone, which had seemed so distant when I started, was an achievement worth celebrating. It's hard—there's no sugarcoating that—but walking through your fears leads to tremendous personal and professional rewards." "Just reaching that...
PNC Bank Sues Software Entrepreneur For $27 Million In Alleged Check Fraud Scheme
The complaint accuses the defendants of executing a large-scale fraudulent check-kiting scheme against the bank in July, allegedly depositing over $77 million in bad checks across numerous accounts at the bank. The complaint accuses the defendants of executing a...
Arnold & Porter Lawyers Leverage Mass. Law to Double $15M Damages Award in Unfair Biz Practices Suit
The law allows judges to independently decide to award double or treble damages and award attorney fees if they believe a defendant's allegedly unethical conduct legally qualifies as unfair or deceptive. The law allows judges to independently decide to award...
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. “Trump Appellate Court Pick Didn’t Seek Out Delaware Seat”: Tiana Headley...
Viral D.C. Sandwich Thrower ID’d As One Of The DOJ’s Own
The latest bit of ridiculous news in our nation’s turn toward authoritarianism is the felony charges levied against the D.C. sandwich thrower. In case you missed the underlying story, in the midst of Donald Trump’s militarization on the nation’s capital, Sean Charles...
Morning Docket: 08.15.25
* Which firms are stockpiling fleeing government lawyers? [National Law Journal] * Report suggests Russian hackers were inside PACER for years. [Bloomberg Law News] * Trump administration targeting legal Ukrainian refugees now. [WSJ] * AI hallucinations hit Australian...
Prof Looks at Ways to Curb ‘Bench-to-Private-Practice’ Pipeline for Young Judges
An interview with Anthony Marcum of Capital University Law School. An interview with Anthony Marcum of Capital University Law School.
On The Run: AZA Law’s Cameron Byrd Guides Blind Athletes
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas Lawyer litigation reporter Laura Lorek explores AZA Law partner Cameron Byrd's passion for serving as a running guide alongside blind athletes. In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas Lawyer litigation reporter Laura...
As AI Frays Job Security for Early Career In-House Lawyers, Many Eye Law Firm Openings
“It's sad and ironic, because for the longest time people would go in-house because they thought there was poor job stability at firms. What has changed is the fact that in-house really doesn't have the same job stability ... because of AI, said Daniel Vahab, founder...
Texas Courts Might Reject Some Filings: New AI Disclosure Rules
Texas is one of a handful of states nationwide that require attorneys to disclose their use of artificial intelligence in court filings. And some attorneys are being required to take continuing legal education courses on ethical AI use in law. Texas is one of a...
5 Ways to Leave Your Lawyer at Work
The personality traits that make you a great lawyer don't necessarily make for a happy personal life. Here are five strategies from Jamie Spannhake and Tal Fagin for switching off your inner attorney outside the office. The post 5 Ways to Leave Your Lawyer at Work...
Legal Chaos Calls For Excellent Client Service: New Ranking Names 55 Client Service Trailblazers
In an era where the legal landscape seems to shift by the hour — buffeted by economic uncertainty, regulatory upheaval, and the relentless march of technology — client service has become more than a matter of courtesy; it’s a lifeline. The firms that rise about the...
Hunter Biden Shares Choice Words With Lawyer Threatening Billion-Dollar Defamation Suit For Melania Trump
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. F*ck that. That’s not going to happen. — Hunter Biden, in response to a demand letter he received from Alejandro “Alex” Brito of Brito PLLC, who represents First Lady Melania Trump, in her quest to receive an...
Fast Food & Fast Former DOJ Employee Arrests — See Also
Alleged D.C. Sandwich Thrower Arrested: No Happy Meals where he’s going. Hunter Biden Responds To Threat Of Billion-Dollar Suit: Short, sweet, and to the point. These Are The Client Service Trailblazers: See who is at the top of the game! NY Politician Wants The NY...
A Second Bellwether Trial Is on the Backburner in Cow’s Milk-Based Baby Formula MDL
A federal judge overseeing the multidistrict litigation over cow's milk-based infant formula and NEC, or necrotizing enterocolitis, took a second bellwether trial off calendar this month after tossing the first one on summary judgment. A federal judge overseeing...
Filling The Box: The Rules For Jury Selection
The key to jury selection is deselecting jurors who are harmful to your case and selecting favorable jurors. Each side is trying to strike bad jurors and keep good ones, which means you’re trying to strike their favorable jurors and they’re trying to strike yours. ...
AI & GenAI In The Courts: Practical Takeaways From Recent eDiscovery Orders
Courts appear to be embracing AI and GenAI technologies for eDiscovery workflows, but with clear expectations around transparency and defensibility. Join us on September 4th at 1 p.m. as we examine recent court orders and ESI protocols, including EEOC v. Tesla — among...
Aderant Signs Deal To Acquire Legal Tech Assets Of HerculesAI, Including Its AI Platform For Billing Compliance
The post Aderant Signs Deal To Acquire Legal Tech Assets Of HerculesAI, Including Its AI Platform For Billing Compliance appeared first on Above the Law.In an in-depth piece I wrote about HerculesAI last February, I noted that the past year had been a big one for the...
Want To Be A Successful Legal Tech Startup? Just Do One Thing
In one of my many meetings this week at ILTA’s super conference, I bumped into Alex Babin, whose company I have written about before. Babin, who recently sold his company, Hercules, to Aderant, made an important point. If you want to be a successful startup in legal...
Biglaw Billing Rates Take Another Leap
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Thomson Reuters’ latest Law Firm Financial Index, how much are law firm billing rates up over the second quarter of 2024? Hint: Demand was up a more modest 1.6% over that same period. See...
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Kirkland’s Frankfurt HQ Isn’t Just Another Satellite Office—It’s a Strategy
A year after launching in Frankfurt, Kirkland & Ellis is defying expectations by transforming the office into a powerhouse of cross-office collaboration, using its integrated German team to land major deals. A year after launching in Frankfurt, Kirkland...
Hawai i Launches Limited License Reciprocity Pilot to Tackle Lawyer Staffing Crisis
The spirit of Aloha is a real thing. "I wouldn't want to live anywhere else," one Hawaiian attorney said. The spirit of Aloha is a real thing. "I wouldn't want to live anywhere else," one Hawaiian attorney said.
AALS Acquires Rosenblatt’s Deans Database
On Friday, AALS will officially take over the operation of Rosenblatt's Deans Database, with Jim Rosenblatt assisting as a consultant. On Friday, AALS will officially take over the operation of Rosenblatt's Deans Database, with Jim Rosenblatt assisting as a...
The Law Firm Disrupted: PE, Lit Funders Eye Investments in Big Law Back Offices
Burford Capital, the world's largest litigation funder, intends to deploy a "significant amount" of capital in this direction going forward, and it's not alone. Burford Capital, the world's largest litigation funder, intends to deploy a "significant amount" of...
District Judge Rejects Walmart’s Request for Fees Based on Similar Discretionary-Fee Provision
"Even though the court ultimately decided against Giovannelli, he reasonably argued that his publicity act claim was not time-barred because, in his view, the discovery rule applied and extended the statute of limitations for his claim. Thus, Giovannelli's arguments...
AI in Legal Ops: What Actually Works
Join the Webcast & hear from leaders who have implemented AI in real-world corporate legal environments, sharing what worked, what didn't, and the pitfalls to avoid. Join the Webcast & hear from leaders who have implemented AI in real-world corporate...
From Blueprints to the Bench: Craig L. Moskowitz’s Premier Forensic Engineering Firm
From Blueprints to the Bench: Craig L. Moskowitz’s Premier Forensic Engineering Firm Written by Susan Cushing Photography by Alyssa Michel In the world of forensic engineering, where expertise must meet clarity and credibility under the scrutiny of litigation, few...
Eric Cole: From Firewalls to Courtrooms
Eric Cole: From Firewalls to Courtrooms By Susan Cushing A self-described “unicorn” in the field of cybersecurity expert witnesses, Eric Cole’s long and impressive CV certainly backs up that claim. In a highly specialized niche of true experts, Cole not only...
Michael J. Ramer: Seeing the Whole Picture
Michael J. Ramer: Seeing the Whole Picture By Susan Cushing When attorneys turn to Mike Ramer, they’re not just looking for numbers, charts or vocational and economic projections; they’re looking for insight—clear, confident, courtroom-ready insight rooted in...
Second Look Training and Forensic Consulting, LLC: ‘Pursuing the Truth, Wherever It Leads’
Second Look Training and Forensic Consulting, LLC: ‘Pursuing the Truth, Wherever It Leads’ By Susan Cushing Arthur “Steve” Chancellor Those who thrive on true crime programs such as Forensic Files and Dateline, would undoubtedly enjoy spending a day in the shoes of...