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The Next Practice Bubble and the Signs Big Law Misses

The Next Practice Bubble and the Signs Big Law Misses

The question is not whether another practice bubble is forming—history suggests one always is—but how to recognize the warning signs early, and what those signals suggest about where the market is headed next.       The question is not whether another practice bubble...

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Meet The $4,000/Hr Biglaw Partners

Meet The $4,000/Hr Biglaw Partners

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to reporting by Reuters, which Biglaw firm has set the top of the market for partner billing rates at $4,000 an hour for 2026? Hint: Two litigators at the firm charge that top rate, as one of...

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Texas Issues Emergency Order Against TEXITcoin Mining Scheme

Texas Issues Emergency Order Against TEXITcoin Mining Scheme

Deputy Securities Commissioner Cristi Ramo n Ochoa said the agency moved swiftly because investor harm was “immediate and ongoing.       Deputy Securities Commissioner Cristi Ramo n Ochoa said the agency moved swiftly because investor harm was “immediate and...

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America’s Best Lawsuit Loan Companies

Home Legal Vendors Lawsuit Loans America’s Best Lawsuit Loan Companies By Attorney at Law Magazine February 11, 2026 Table of Contents Submit your information below to get approved to receive a pre-settlement advance from Tribeca Lawsuit Loans or call (917)774-3517....

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Federal Judge Dismisses Patent Challenge to Uniswap Protocol

Federal Judge Dismisses Patent Challenge to Uniswap Protocol

The ruling is a blow to Bprotocol Foundation and LocalCoin Ltd., who were represented by attorneys from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan.       The ruling is a blow to Bprotocol Foundation and LocalCoin Ltd., who were represented by attorneys from Quinn Emanuel...

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DOJ Responds to Sanction Threats Over Immigration Arguments

DOJ Responds to Sanction Threats Over Immigration Arguments

"By way of explanation and not excuse, we are short-staffed in the Orlando Civil Division, which exacerbates our ability to confront this challenging docket," reads the response from U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe for the Middle District of Florida and Assistant U.S....

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This TV Attorney Gets Around

This TV Attorney Gets Around

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What actor played TV attorney Alan Shore? Hint: The character appeared on multiple ABC television shows. See the answer on the next page. The post This TV Attorney Gets Around appeared first on Above...

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Huge Merger Causing A Lot Of Separation — See Also

Huge Merger Causing A Lot Of Separation — See Also

Perkins Coie Considers Paying Partners To Stay: Will retention bonuses prevent them from bleeding out? Top Attorney At Goldman Wants To Minimize Epstein Connections: Thousands in gifts and sweet nicknames suggest more than just a professional relationship, no? Cooley...

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200 Lawsuits: Attorney Braces for Fight With FedEx

200 Lawsuits: Attorney Braces for Fight With FedEx

"The drivers just haven't gotten paid overtime properly," plaintiff counsel Shannon Liss-Riordan said.       "The drivers just haven't gotten paid overtime properly," plaintiff counsel Shannon Liss-Riordan said.       

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Top Firm Blames AI For Huge Layoff Wave — See Also

Baker McKenzie Plans To Lay Off Hundreds Of People: Little harder to make the “AI won’t take our jobs” argument. When Accuracy Doesn’t Go Far Enough: You’ve gotta check for more than hallucinations when using AI. Adios, Cadwalader!: 5 litigation leaders jump ship...

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Clarence Thomas’s Judicial Legacy

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! How many of Clarence Thomas’s former clerks are on the federal bench? Hint: Thomas has the most former clerks in the federal judiciary. See the answer on the next page. The post Clarence Thomas’s...

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Starbucks Grinds Lawsuit Over Lack Of White Baristas

Starbucks Grinds Lawsuit Over Lack Of White Baristas

Pour one out for Missouri prosecutors! A year ago, the state sued Starbucks for failing to hire enough white, male baristas, forcing consumers “to pay higher prices and wait longer for goods and services that could be provided for less had Starbucks employed the most...

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Law Students Help Community Members File Their Taxes

Law Students Help Community Members File Their Taxes

Lawyers have a reputation for being bad at math. What better way to fix that reputation than by helping others crunch numbers? Something scarier than the Amityville House is upon us — tax season. Many of us could use some hand holding to figure out what we owe the...

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The Decision Trap That Slows Every Product Team

Momentum dies when teams treat every decision like it is irreversible. Why Product Lawyers Need a Better Decision LensIn-house product counsel spend a surprising amount of time untangling slow decisions. Not because the legal issues are complex. Not because the team...

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When It Comes to Trademark Searches, AI Misses the Mark

When It Comes to Trademark Searches, AI Misses the Mark

Artificial intelligence tools powered by large language models have become valuable resources in the trademark process. Despite incredible progress in natural-language reasoning, AI tools still face fundamental limitations when it comes to performing even basic...

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Practical Insights for Deploying AI in Firms

Practical Insights for Deploying AI in Firms

Join us to discover how large legal firms are deploying enterprise AI to streamline workflows, maintain trust, and deliver measurable ROI.       Join us to discover how large legal firms are deploying enterprise AI to streamline workflows, maintain trust, and deliver...

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From Tools to Impact: 5 Trends Reshaping Legal Work in 2026

From Tools to Impact: 5 Trends Reshaping Legal Work in 2026

Join us to explore how law firms can overcome fragmented processes and embrace scalable, embedded AI-driven workflows to boost efficiency, reduce manual work, and drive sustainable growth in 2026 and beyond.       Join us to explore how law firms can overcome...

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Going For The Gold

Trial lawyer Rich Ruohonen is in Italy with Team USA, hoping to pad the nation’s medal count this year. What event is Ruohonen participating in? Hint: At 54, Ruohonen is also hoping to become the oldest U.S. Winter Olympian to medal. See the answer on the next page....

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Guilt By Musical Association — See Also

Guilt By Musical Association — See Also

GOP Wants Investigation Of Justice Jackson Because She Attended The Grammys: Attending because she was nominated for best audio book isn’t enough of an excuse for these people. Epstein Victim Was A Biglaw Attorney Turned “Recruiter”: At one point, Epstein gave her...

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Bessent Blames Bondi For Trump Bribe

Bessent Blames Bondi For Trump Bribe

Scott Bessent has to pretend to believe a lot of nonsense, but Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS is really making the Treasury Secretary work for it. Last week, the president dropped his latest trollsuit, this time targeting the government over the leak of his...

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Regional Law School Receives $6M Grant To Stay Afloat

Regional Law School Receives $6M Grant To Stay Afloat

The Appalachian School of Law’s ledger forecasted a troubling financial future. As if low enrollment numbers and the Trump administration’s capping of graduate school funding weren’t enough of a hurdle, the school mathed out that they’d need millions of dollars if...

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Stat(s) Of The Week: Olympic History?

Stat(s) Of The Week: Olympic History?

When the U.S. men’s curling team takes the ice this Wednesday, a Minnesota trial lawyer will have his sights on a record.  At 54, Rich Ruohenon, an alternate on the team, would be the oldest-ever U.S. athlete to compete in the Olympics if he were to enter a match. ...

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