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The Real Error Is Human: AI Can’t Cure Carelessness
How many fake cases does it take before we stop blaming the tool and start blaming the lawyer? It seems as if not a day goes by without another false case citation making headlines. In courtrooms across the world, judges are grappling with a deluge of error-ridden...
The Billable Hour Reimagined: A Toolkit For Future-Focused Law Firms
Is the billable hour becoming a thing of the past? In an era where client expectations are reaching new heights, it’s crucial for your law firm to stay ahead of the curve. From understanding the nuances of various fee structures to embracing technology for streamlined...
Supreme Court Sides With Utah Railroad Developers in Dispute Over Environmental Review
The justices said a federal appeals court erroneously blocked the approval of a railroad line from Utah's Uinta Basin to the national freight rail network, overriding concerns that a federal environmental review was inadequate. The justices said a federal...
Supreme Court Sides With Utah Railroad Developers in Dispute Over Environmental Review
The justices said a federal appeals court erroneously blocked the approval of a railroad line from Utah's Uinta Basin to the national freight rail network, overriding concerns that a federal environmental review was inadequate. The justices said a federal...
Trump Announces Plan To Cancel NPR For ‘Bias,’ Is Immediately Sued For FIRST AMENDMENT, HOW DOES IT GO?
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Another day, another lawsuit prompted by the president’s compulsion to announce his intent to violate the law. This time the complaint is by National Public Radio, along with three public radio stations out of Colorado who seek to...
Target’s ‘Kindfull’ Pet Brand Accused of Trademark Infringement
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...
Biglaw Promised Trump Pro Bono… His Fans Heard ‘Free Lawyers For Me!’
Once upon a time — say, exactly two months ago — Skadden thought it had outmaneuvered the Trump administration. To avoid the looming threat of an executive order stripping it of federal contracts and security clearances, the firm struck a deal: $100 million in vaguely...
Experts Share Their Tariff Advice For Indie Beauty Brands
The post Experts Share Their Tariff Advice For Indie Beauty Brands appeared first on Above the Law.The post Experts Share Their Tariff Advice For Indie Beauty Brands appeared first on Above the Law.
Morning Docket: 05.29.25
* Court of International Trade strikes down Trump’s tariffs as exceeding his authority. Bittersweet pill for the conservative nondelegation doctrine fans. [NPR] * Trump jumps over all the meticulously vetted Federal Society kids to nominate his personal attorney to...
AI Images vs. Authentic Photography: What’s Best for Your Law Firm Website?
Karin Conroy | While AI images offer speed and creativity, traditional photography, helps build trust and connection. The post AI Images vs. Authentic Photography: What’s Best for Your Law Firm Website? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Consumer Cases Crumble Over Microplastics: ‘Microplastics Are in Just About Everything’
More than half a dozen federal judges in California and Illinois, where most of the cases have been filed, have dismissed microplastics lawsuits outright. More than half a dozen federal judges in California and Illinois, where most of the cases have been filed,...
Sorry, Associates, But Now There’s ‘Less Pressure’ To Increase Biglaw’s $225K Salary Scale
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Without the stiff competition of the talent wars to push it along, the market is not moving as quickly to follow the few big firms who have announced first-year pay increases as we saw in the last cycle. —...
Trade Court Blocks Trump’s ‘Unlimited’ Tariffs on Global Goods
The U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump's “unbounded tariffs on virtually all global imports. The U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump's “unbounded tariffs on virtually all global...
Steno’s AI Tool Steps Ahead Of The Pack
To prepare for cases in years past, countless billable hours were spent on transcript analysis while associates tediously combed through banker boxes full of court documents for days, if not weeks. Some of that process was streamlined in recent years as AI-powered...
Supreme Court Just Making It Up As It Goes Along
As Supreme Court season hits fever pitch, we’re joined by Professor Leah Litman, author of Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes, to discuss the nightmare we’re facing. Elena Kagan took the opportunity to...
Skadden Develops A Hint Of A Backbone, Let’s See How Long It Lasts
Skadden and the rest of the order of obsequiousness — that is, the nine Biglaw firms that capitulated to Donald Trump’s bullying to get out from under (or avoid entirely) unconstitutional Executive Orders designed to extract a harsh financial penalty from the firms —...
Law Student Uses ChatGPT To Write Children’s Book On Peace Negotiations
How could a law student go about building peace? You could graduate and snag a Biglaw gig and funnel most of the money to direct action organizations that feed and help folks get out of poverty. You could host negotiation or mediation clinics that foster conflict...
The Trump Deals Reverberate In Biglaw’s Relationship With Clients
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Above the Law’s 2025 Biglaw Intimidation Survey, what percentage of respondents who work at in-house legal departments say the deals with Trump have no impact on their relationship with...
Multiple Mergers May Manifest Momentarily — See Also
Competition Could Be Pushing Competitors Together In New York: Which Biglaw firms will be the next to merge? Is Skadden Trying To Change Its Placement On The Biglaw Spine Index?: The firm recently decided to represent a Mexican woman who was denied a visa. ChatGPT — A...
Ivetta Avanesov: Empathy, Resilience, Balance
Ivetta Avanesov: Empathy, Resilience, Balance By Bob Friedman Beverly Hills personal injury attorney Ivetta Avanesov has a first-hand understanding of what life is like for people who have no rights.“My parents came from the Soviet Union, a place where they faced...
Jodi Ann Donato: The Strength to Thrive
Jodi Ann Donato: The Strength to Thrive By Caitlin Keniston After two years as a comptroller for a local car dealership, Jodi Ann Donato realized there wasn’t a future for her there. “I knew that if I wanted real opportunity, I would have to create it for myself,” she...
Kristina Cervone: May the Lawyer Be With You
Kristina Cervone: May the Lawyer Be With You By Bob Friedman Star Wars lightsabers and droids are not what you’d expect to find in a family lawyer’s office, unless it’s Arizona attorney Kristina Cervone. “I’m a huge Star Wars fan and a huge Marvel fan,” said Cervone....
Media Attention, but No Case: Copyright Suit Fizzles Over Beige ‘Vibe’
Many hailed the case as potentially precedent-setting and important for content creators and copyright law. Many hailed the case as potentially precedent-setting and important for content creators and copyright law.
Federal Judge Denies Temporary Restraining Order for Ousted Head of Copyright Office
Shira Perlmutter has filed suit seeking to reverse her termination as head of the U.S. Copyright Office, arguing the position falls under the legislative branch of government, not the executive. Shira Perlmutter has filed suit seeking to reverse her termination...
Harbor Appoints Former Paul Hastings CIO as Its Chief Technology Officer
Former Paul Hastings CIO Allan Lamkin said he hopes to collaborate with other organizations and improve client interactions as Harbor's new CTO. Former Paul Hastings CIO Allan Lamkin said he hopes to collaborate with other organizations and improve client...
Coinbase User Blames Contractor TaskUs for $400 Million Cyberattack
TaskUs was accused by plaintiff Nelson Estrada of failing to protect the personally identifying information of Coinbase users, and of failing to immediately inform account holders of the breach, which Estrada alleged was known to TaskUs and Coinbase as early as...
Former WWE Employee Drops Assault, Trafficking Claims Against Ex-Executive
According to a statement attributed to representatives of Janel Grant and John Laurinaitis, the former executive at the WWE agreed to "cooperate and provide evidence" in the case against Vince McMahon and the WWE. According to a statement attributed to...
Feed the Children CEO With Audacious Growth Goal Recruits Veteran GC to Join Her Crusade
Nil Loy joins the nonprofit after spending the last decade at a trio of organizations taking on some of the planet's most daunting health challenges. Nil Loy joins the nonprofit after spending the last decade at a trio of organizations taking on some of the...
Disbarred Lawyers Could Soon Be Practicing Again
The Supreme Court upended 45 years of precedent when it opened the door to reinstatement of disbarred attorneys in October 2024. The Supreme Court upended 45 years of precedent when it opened the door to reinstatement of disbarred attorneys in October...
Kaytie Ravega: A Front Row Seat
For almost 20 years, Kaytie Ravega has worked as a health law attorney. She admits that when she first graduated from law school, the practice wasn’t even on her radar. Instead, she started out with a busy real estate practice. But, when a few friends asked for help...
Sydney Lynn: Every Moment of the Crescendo
Attorney Sydney Lynn joined Joye Law Firm more than 11 years ago. In 2016, she established the firm’s Columbia office where she has continued to offer assistance in personal injury and workers’ compensation claims – leveling the playing field for those injured. AALM:...
The Women of Greene Broillet & Wheeler LLP: Beyond the Single Verdict
We sat down with three women at Greene Broillet & Wheeler (GBW) – Christine Spagnoli, Molly McKibben and Jenna Edzant. Spagnoli has been a partner with the firm for more than 40 years. Her work has made an incredible impact on the industry. She was the first woman...
Gender Pay Gap Grows at Largest UK Firms
Data from Freshfields, Linklaters, Clifford Chance and legacy firm Allen & Overy reveals notable increases in firms' median gender pay gaps over the last four years. Data from Freshfields, Linklaters, Clifford Chance and legacy firm Allen & Overy reveals...
Liz Delnegro: Making an Industry Impact
Elizabeth “Liz” Delnegro began her career in HR management, but a reactive HR director pushed her to pursue a legal career with the intention of becoming an employment lawyer. The law had other plans for her, though. Law school piqued her interest in business and tax...
Nina Shayan Depatie: Doing It All
Nina Shayan Depatie manages her own family law firm in Los Angeles, California. This soon-to-be-mother understands the challenges of managing a caseload, a thriving business and the needs of a growing family. AALM: Can you tell us about your mentors and some of the...
Northwestern Law Names Interim Dean
Zachary Clopton, a professor of law who currently serves as associate dean for Research and Intellectual Life, has been named intern dean of Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Zachary Clopton, a professor of law who currently serves as associate...
Crypto’s ‘Broad Ambitions’ Have Big Law Making Investments
Big Law firms are stocking up on lawyers, deals and practices in the digital assets space. Big Law firms are stocking up on lawyers, deals and practices in the digital assets space.
Utility Promotes GC to CEO After Probe Finds $17M in Overbilling
The Public Utility Commission of Nevada found NV Energy misclassified multifamily residences, such as duplexes, as single-family homes, which pay more for electricity. The Public Utility Commission of Nevada found NV Energy misclassified multifamily residences,...
Despite High Turnover, Diversity Among Law Deans Sees Little Change
“The worsening of the Latinx law deans shortage is especially alarming when considered against the burgeoning Latinx population, which is nearing 20% of all Americans, said Anthony Varona, dean and professor at Seattle University School of Law. “The worsening of...
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Suffered Data Breach Affecting Over 360,000 Customers
The breach, which occurred late last year, potentially exposed customers' Social Security and driver licenses numbers, among other personal information. The breach, which occurred late last year, potentially exposed customers' Social Security and driver licenses...
Apple, Tech Developer Reach Settlement in Low-Light Patent Dispute
On Friday, the parties filed a joint notice that the case captioned SiOnyx v. Apple had been resolved and that the case could be closed. Details of the settlement were not disclosed. Apple and a silicon-based photonics company in Boston have settled a patent...
Nuclear Regulator to Face White House Oversight Under New Trump Orders
The Trump administration lays the blame squarely on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for slow growth in the nuclear sector and says complying with over-regulation makes nuclear power expensive and unappealing. But safety advocates argue the orders threaten the NRC's...
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Clear Deportations to South Sudan, Other Third Countries
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking legal clearance to resume deporting migrants to third countries like South Sudan, which the State Department has warned is dangerous and unstable. The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking legal clearance to resume...
Labor Department Ends Cautionary Stance on Crypto in Retirement Plans
“Given the current administration's hawkish stance on digital assets and cryptocurrencies specifically, it is expected that previously omitted classes of assets that were deemed risky and without sufficient regulatory oversight are now facing a different...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Be a Good Colleague, Team Player and Attorney,’ Says Morgan Mouchette of Blank Rome
"Take the time to be a good colleague, team player, and attorney. Think about what you can do to strengthen your firm as a collective as you build your own practice. Developing these skills will help you build the foundations of good leadership and create...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Data Breach Class Actions Converge on Coinbase, Oregon Jury Awards $35M in Latest Wildfire Verdict
Sheri Castillo: Sharing the ‘Why’ Story
Sheri Castillo is the owner of On Your Side Mitigation in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to starting her mitigation company, she spent decades in law enforcement and as a paralegal in criminal defense. We sat down with her to discuss her journey from probation officer to...
Sheri Castillo: Sharing the ‘Why’ Story
Sheri Castillo is the owner of On Your Side Mitigation in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to starting her mitigation company, she spent decades in law enforcement and as a paralegal in criminal defense. We sat down with her to discuss her journey from probation officer to...
Daya Naef: The Success Partner
Daya Naef is a lawyer turned business coach, who applies her years of experience as an attorney and business owner to the benefit of her clients at The Success Partner. AALM: How has The Success Partner evolved since its launch seven years ago? DN: Over the past seven...
Leading With Purpose: Building a Sense of Belonging at the Nation’s Largest Woman-Owned Law Firm
As a co-founder of what has grown into the largest woman-owned law firm in the nation, I carry that title with pride, but also with a deep sense of responsibility. It’s not just about leading a successful firm; it’s about ensuring that the talented women who work here...
Insights and Strategies for Women in Law
Practicing law is a privilege, a challenge, and a responsibility. As a woman in the legal profession, the journey is uniquely rewarding yet fraught with distinct challenges. I have built a career that I love, one that has allowed me to grow as a lawyer, a business...
The Power of the Female Voice
“How can I take you seriously? You’re so cute” Yes, this is what a technical director once said to me many years ago when I was one of the early, few, female unit managers for network news at a national broadcasting center in New York City, in the last quarter of the...
Big Law Merger Pressure’s On in New York. Who’s Next?
All eyes are on other legacy firms in New York, especially in the Second Hundred, as observers watch for merger pressures. But some, including Hughes Hubbard and Cahill, report they cherish their independence. All eyes are on other legacy firms in New York,...
The Hotel California: How You Know It’s Time to Leave Your Law Firm
Recruiter Jenny Leon says lack of a book of business is the biggest reason lawyers are unable to leave their firms. The post The Hotel California: How You Know It’s Time to Leave Your Law Firm appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Most...
Ben Crump’s and Josh Koskoff’s Historic Win: Harvard Cedes Slave Images
"Harvard University has long been eager to place the Zealy Daguerreotypes with another museum or other public institution to put them in the appropriate context and increase access to them for all Americans," director of media relations for Harvard's Faculty of Arts...
Elite Biglaw Firm In Talks To Hire Former Government Heavy Hitter
DLA Piper, one of the most successful Biglaw firms in the world, is reportedly in talks to bring aboard a popular former government figure as a consultant. As noted by the American Lawyer, the firm — which came in at No. 3 on the 2024 Global 200 — has been chatting...
Ex-Law School Dean Sentenced To Nearly A Decade Behind Bars
Back in 2020, Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law was rocked by a series of admissions scandals. In one of those scandals, Edward Rene, 57, the school’s former assistant dean of admissions, was charged with theft by a public servant, as part of...
New Show Looks At People Targeted By Powerful Institutions
As the current administration flirts with weaponizing the government under the guise of de-weaponizing the government, consider how easy it is for powerful institutions to wreck havoc. There are a lot of ways for the powerful to hurt someone. Generally speaking,...
Judge Who Handcuffed And Harassed Field Trip Student For Sleeping Could Face Consequences
One of the challenges that comes with teaching high school students is classroom management. Imagine a student falls asleep while you’re trying to wow them with your wisdom about career choices. How do you handle it? Do you: a) Let them catch some Zs and check in on...
Patenting Privation (Part III): Empowering Revenge
Just over a year ago on these pages, I continued our look at the patent franchises protecting the defining drugs of our time, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly’s diabetes/weight-loss blockbusters, Ozembic/Wegovy and Mounjaro/Zepbound. As you can imagine with drugs of such...
Trump Gets Ass Kicked Again… This Time It’s The Order Against Wilmer
(Photo by PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)This will come as a shock, but the White House can’t just arbitrarily punish law firms for disagreeing with the president. Feel free to pass this message along to Paul Weiss and the crowd. Fresh off the retaliatory order...
Mind The (Skills) Gap: AI And Legal Education With Sam Moore
In Season 9, Episode 3 of Notes to My (Legal) Self, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sam Moore, Senior Director of Innovation at SkillBurst Interactive (acquired by BARBRI). Sam’s mission is clear: to help attorneys bridge the gap between technology and practice....
The Biglaw Executive Orders Get The FedSoc Echo Chamber Treatment
Last week I did something I never imagined I would. I went to a Federalist Society event. The New York chapter held an event on The Law Firm Executive Orders: Law, Process, and Controversy, something I’ve spent a fair amount of time covering. The law firms challenging...
Biglaw Equity Partners Are Seeing A Windfall
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by American Lawyer, in 2024 by what percentage was profits per equity partner up across the entire Am Law 100? Hint: PEP averages $3,147,269 See the answer on the next page....
Former Law School Dean Sentenced To 8 Years Behind Bars — See Also
The Worst Part Is What He Did After The Theft Scandal: Edward Rene will have a lot of time to mull over his mistakes. DLA Piper Is Recruiting The Big Names: Lord David Cameron would be quite the co-worker! This Biglaw Firm Can’t Be That Committed To AI: They tried to...
Lecturer’s ‘Delayed Payment’ Suit Proceeds Against Boston University, Federal Judge Rules
"As a lecturer employed by BU since August of 2015, Curtin-Wilding plausibly alleges that she received her wages on the last business day of the month instead of bi-weekly or within six days of the termination of the pay period during which her wages were earned—and...
Asbestos Plaintiffs Get Path to Collect Legacy Insurance Policies
The opinion allows a pathway for plaintiffs to obtain legacy insurance policies of asbestos companies. The opinion allows a pathway for plaintiffs to obtain legacy insurance policies of asbestos companies.
UFC Faces New Antitrust Claims Following $375M Class Action Settlement
"The UFC has used the ill-gotten monopoly and monopsony power it has obtained and maintained through the scheme alleged herein to artificially suppress compensation for UFC Fighters in the Class to below competitive levels," according to the allegations in a newly...
Judge Shuts Down Access to Documents That Were Inadvertently Emailed to Opposing Counsel in Patent Dispute
The plaintiff, Vegadelphia, had sued Beyond Meat for allegedly copying its slogan "WHERE GREAT TASTE IS PLANT-BASED." The plaintiff, Vegadelphia, had sued Beyond Meat for allegedly copying its slogan "WHERE GREAT TASTE IS PLANT-BASED."
Do Chatbots Enjoy Free Speech Rights? A US Judge in Florida’s Answer May Be a Watershed Moment
Experts say that the "historic" order may move the needle on navigating future products liability cases involving artificial intelligence. Experts say that the "historic" order may move the needle on navigating future products liability cases involving...
Judge Finds EO Against Wilmer an ‘Egregious Violation of the First Amendment’
“The [executive order] shouts through a bullhorn: If you take on causes disfavored by President Trump, you will be punished! Judge Leon wrote. “The [executive order] shouts through a bullhorn: If you take on causes disfavored by President Trump, you will be...
Long Island Neurosurgery Practice Loses Lawsuit Over Medical Billing Arbitration
The Neurological Surgery Practice of Long Island filed its lawsuit under the Administrative Procedure Act, seeking court orders that would upend the independent dispute resolution process, or IDR, outlined in the No Surprises Act to resolve billing disputes. But the...
More than 800 Lawyers in UK Call On Government to Impose Sanctions On Israel
Signatories include partners from Mishcon de Reya, McDermott Will & Emery and Pennington Manches Cooper. An open letter signed by over eight hundred lawyers, barristers, academics and both former and current senior judges, has said the U.K. must take further...
17 Years, 2 Verdicts, $51.7M Agreed Final Judgment in Trade Secret Case
The ams-OSRAM Group, a global leader in light and sensor technology, and Munck Wilson Mandala, a full-service law firm with deep expertise in intellectual property and technology litigation, have announced a significant victory in a complex trade secret and breach of...
Data Centers’ Growth Could Help Fuel Law Firms’ Creation of AI-Focused Practice Areas
“It's a perfect area for lawyers to get involved in, but it doesn't have a lot of certainty right now," said John Yates of Gunderson Dettmer. “It's a perfect area for lawyers to get involved in, but it doesn't have a lot of certainty right now," said John Yates...
MADD CLO Exits After 2 Years, Saying, ‘I’m Taking an Intentional and Meaningful Break’
"I will simply share that I'm equally nervous and excited for my next chapter," Saerin Cho wrote on LinkedIn. Saerin Cho, the legal chief of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, is leaving after two years, declaring on LinkedIn, "I am taking an intentional and...
‘No Rules’: NY Federal Court Upends Conviction of Trader Accused of Being Behind $110M Crypto Heist
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian stressed that there were "no rules" with Mango Markets, the decentralized exchange that Eisenberg was accused of defrauding. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian stressed that there were "no rules" with Mango Markets, the...
Toyota Motor North America Hires Insider to Lead Push to Prevent Additional Compliance Miscues
Four years ago, the automaker paid a $180 million penalty after self-reporting violations of the Clean Air Act's emissions-disclosure rules. Four years ago, the automaker paid a $180 million penalty after self-reporting violations of the Clean Air Act's...
Simpson Picks Up Partners From Cravath, Kirkland and White & Case in Lateral Spree
The firm has hired four partners from three different firms (and Carlyle) in four cities over the last week. The firm has hired four partners from three different firms (and Carlyle) in four cities over the last week.
Kirkland Adds 13-Partner Team From King & Spalding, Continuing Mass Torts Build
Kirkland said it has gained more than 100 litigators this year, as it continues to see high demand in its litigation practice. Kirkland said it has gained more than 100 litigators this year, as it continues to see high demand in its litigation...
Client Engagement Agreements: An Underused Tool in a Lawyer’s Arsenal
Jared Correia | Before entering into another loosely defined relationship, consider adding the following clauses to your fee agreements. The post Client Engagement Agreements: An Underused Tool in a Lawyer’s Arsenal appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law...
Bitcoin Torture Case Underscores Growing Risks of Digital Asset Theft
“It is important to be vigilant in security, where you travel, how you travel and who in the organization has access to these wallets," George S. Georgiades, general counsel at Borderless.xyz, said about discussions the general counsel community is having with their...
Supreme Court Turns Down First Amendment Appeal Over ‘Only Two Genders’ Shirt
Justice Samuel Alito Jr., joined by Justice Clarence Thomas, said he would have taken up a public school student's appeal to "reaffirm the bedrock principle that a school may not engage in viewpoint discrimination when it regulates student speech." Justice...
Bad Week For Biglaw Capitulators — See Generally
Ed. Note: We’re starting a new feature, kicking off the week with a collection of top stories from the prior week. It’s like our daily See Also, but for the week. So… See Generally. Paul Weiss Lawyers Jump Ship Before It Becomes the S.S. Giuliani: Top litigators...
Kim Kardashian’s ‘Unconventional Path’ Brings Her One Step Closer to Becoming a Lawyer
The reality TV star is one bar exam passage from becoming an attorney. The reality TV star is one bar exam passage from becoming an attorney.
Kim Kardashian’s ‘Unconventional Path’ Brings Her One Step Closer to Becoming a Lawyer
The reality TV star is one bar exam passage from becoming an attorney. The reality TV star is one bar exam passage from becoming an attorney.
Omarosa Adds New Legal Accolade To Her Resume!
Omarosa Manigault Newman has been known as many things over the span of her career: writer, political aide, and a stand-out contestant on the show The Apprentice are just a few. And while it is probably hard for most of our readers to relate to her experiences as a TV...
Paul Weiss Rainmakers Bolt To Start New Firm Free Of Trump Deal Restrictions
Well, well, well. If it isn’t the consequences of Paul Weiss’s own actions. Earlier today, American Lawyer reported that Karen Dunn, Bill Isaacson, Jessica Phillips, and Jeannie Rhee are leaving Paul Weiss in the wake of its surrender to the Trump administration. They...
This Kagan Dissent Packs A Punch — See Also
She Took Off The Gloves For This Dissent: Someone needs to point out the Court’s abuse of the shadow docket. Glad she’s taking the charge. The Department Of Homeland Security Takes Aim At Harvard: Playing hardball with their international students is a dirty move....
Karen Dunn and 3 Other Paul Weiss Partners Exiting Firm
The partners' new law firm is poised to take on the Trump administration in litigation battles. The partners' new law firm is poised to take on the Trump administration in litigation battles.
Karen Dunn and 3 Other Paul Weiss Partners Exiting Firm
The partners' new law firm is poised to take on the Trump administration in litigation battles. The partners' new law firm is poised to take on the Trump administration in litigation battles.
DHS Benchslapped With Immediate TRO In Harvard Student Visas Case
Some presidents walk softly and carry a big stick. Some presidents bigfoot around, shouting “WE’RE ABOUT TO DO SOME CRAZY ILLEGAL SHIT!” and telegraphing every punch. Those presidents get injunctions in record time. Yesterday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem...
Merrick Garland Returns To Biglaw To Continue Not Prosecuting Donald Trump From The Private Sector
(Photo by Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images)In a move that surprised absolutely no one and thrilled only the most ardent fans of procedural rigor, Merrick Garland has returned to Arnold & Porter as a partner in their Appellate & Supreme Court practice group....
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. “James Ho Understands What Trump Wants In a Supreme Court Justice; Getting...
Trump Represents A Boom In Business For One Prominent Lawyer
I’ve done this kind of work challenging administration overreach all of my career. There’s just more of it to challenge now than in other administrations. — Abbe Lowell spoke with Bloomberg Law about leaving Biglaw and setting up his new firm, Lowell & Associates....
Faxes Should Be Eliminated From The Legal Profession
A few years ago, I wrote an article about how fax numbers are still an important tool in the legal industry in some contexts. Indeed, some legal professionals cling to faxes even though email seems like a more preferable method of communication, likely owing to habit...
The Self-Care Most Lawyers Overlook: Your Daily Life
Ed. note: This is the latest installment in a series of posts on motherhood in the legal profession, in partnership with our friends at MothersEsquire. Welcome Sonya L. Sigler back to our pages. Click here if you’d like to donate to MothersEsquire. In the first three...
Executive Order Against Jenner & Block Is ‘Null And Void’
Judge John Bates, appointed by George W. Bush, is overseeing the litigation filed by Jenner & Block against the Trump administration challenging the Executive Order targeting the firm. Bates quickly issued a temporary restraining order, barring the enforcement of...
Biglaw Needs To Follow The Lead Of Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, and Susman Godfrey
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Above the Law’s 2025 Biglaw Intimidation Survey, what percentage of respondents at Am Law 100 firms say that Biglaw should follow the lead of the firms suing the Trump administration over...
Have You Heard The One About …?
(Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images)Am I the only one losing their sense of humor? It’s the only thing that keeps me going in tough times. Right now, times are tough in so many ways, not just in our profession. Now I am looking for anything that creates a smile,...