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Morning Docket: 12.26.24
* Arkansas book ban runs afoul of Constitution... for now. [Reuters] * Federal judge in trouble for speaking to "politically affiliated" organization. Which is a rookie mistake because all you need to do is pretend nakedly political organizations just aren't...
Should Lawyers Consider a Side Hustle?
Pursuing personal projects or part-time work is not new for lawyers, but the “great reassessment” has amplified the discussion. The post Should Lawyers Consider a Side Hustle? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.These days, it seems...
Bonuses Before The Holidays! — See Also
Boutique Firm Announces Above-Market Bonuses: Perry Law! Top 3 Firm Isn't Just Stopping At Special Bonuses!: DLA Piper rewards hard work! Eric Adams Tried To Make Luigi's Trial About Him And It Is Already Backfiring: Due process > clout chasing. Vote For The Winner...
Lawyers Doing Good — Christmas Movie Edition
It's a holiday classic. The post Lawyers Doing Good — Christmas Movie Edition appeared first on Above the Law.It's a holiday classic. The post Lawyers Doing Good — Christmas Movie Edition appeared first on Above the Law.
The Disappointing ‘Cascade Effect’ A Lack Of Diversity Could Have On The Legal Profession
This is a 'downward trend' that won't be good for lawyers. The post The Disappointing ‘Cascade Effect’ A Lack Of Diversity Could Have On The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.The data is...
5.6 Million Patients’ Data Stolen During Ascension’s Ransomware Attack Earlier This Year
Ascension’s May cyberattack compromised 5.6 million patients’ personal and health information, including Social Security numbers, credit card numbers and addresses. However, there is no evidence that any data was stolen from Acension’s EHR or other clinical systems,...
Best Of 2024: Only 5 Supreme Court Justices Believe In The Supremacy Clause And That’s A Real Fricking Problem
What kind of game is the right wing of the Supreme Court playing? The post Best Of 2024: Only 5 Supreme Court Justices Believe In The Supremacy Clause And That’s A Real Fricking Problem appeared first on Above the Law.What kind of game is the right wing of the Supreme...
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas — A Lawyer Mom Version
Not all Christmases are frantic. ... No. They all are. Let's not kid ourselves. The post ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas — A Lawyer Mom Version appeared first on Above the Law.Not all Christmases are frantic. ... No. They all are. Let's not kid ourselves. The post...
Eric Adams Is Already Stepping On Luigi Mangione’s Due Process
This trial may end up being more ridiculous than the YSL RICO fiasco. The post Eric Adams Is Already Stepping On Luigi Mangione’s Due Process appeared first on Above the Law.This trial may end up being more ridiculous than the YSL RICO fiasco. The post Eric Adams Is...
Boutique Firm Announces Bonuses ‘Significantly’ Above Market Rates
It’s time for more money at this law firm! The post Boutique Firm Announces Bonuses ‘Significantly’ Above Market Rates appeared first on Above the Law.It’s time for more money at this law firm! The post Boutique Firm Announces Bonuses ‘Significantly’ Above Market...
Rudy Giuliani Defends His Right To Lie To The Court
It's a bold strategy, Cotton. The post Rudy Giuliani Defends His Right To Lie To The Court appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)Rudy Giuliani is trying to get himself held in contempt of court. There is no other explanation for his...
Top 3 Biglaw Firm Is Doling Out Tons Of Bonus Money To Associates
This elite firm is offering bonuses on top of bonuses on top of bonuses. The post Top 3 Biglaw Firm Is Doling Out Tons Of Bonus Money To Associates appeared first on Above the Law.This elite firm is offering bonuses on top of bonuses on top of bonuses. The post Top 3...
AI, Ethics, Essays And Scandals Ranked Among LawSites’ 40 Most Popular Legal Tech Stories Of 2024
It says something about our collective attitude towards generative AI in legal that this blog’s most-read story of the year was about lawyers getting sanctioned for hallucinated case citations. The post AI, Ethics, Essays And Scandals Ranked Among LawSites’ 40 Most...
Morning Docket: 12.24.24
* Luigi pleads not guilty, hot. [NBC] * The least qualified judge in the country's husband is going to be DOJ chief of staff. They are not sending their best. [Bloomberg Law News] * Judge who threatened to shoot teenagers resigns. [ABA Journal] * Biden kills new...
Careful Which Emojis You Use, Lest You Inadvertently Enter Into A Contract
Contracts professors are already thinking up new hypos. The post Careful Which Emojis You Use, Lest You Inadvertently Enter Into A Contract appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!A Canadian appellate court...
Happy Holidays! Now Get To Work — See Also
Biglaw Firm Isn't In The Giving Mood: You're gonna have to work extra hard to get the special bonus at A&P. Speaking Of Gift Giving: Clarence and Alito are still in Scalia's shadow. An Unproblematic Money Story: Alston & Bird announce bonuses! Where's The Rest...
Federal Judge Named in Lawsuit Over Underage Drinking Party at His California Home
“Plaintiff alleges that there was significant underage drinking going on at the Scarsi home without any hired security or proper supervision," the complaint said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
The Rest Is Still Unwritten: What Is The Future For Legal Document Drafting?
We’re drilling down on all things document management + AI on the Non-Eventcast podcast. The post The Rest Is Still Unwritten: What Is The Future For Legal Document Drafting? appeared first on Above the Law.We’re drilling down on all things document management + AI on...
‘White Face’ Comments by Jussie Smollett’s Attorney Weren’t Defamation, Judge Rules
"At the time of the Today Show interview, Glandian was not aware of any information that would have led her to believe that her statements regarding the white makeup were false or were likely to be false," the judge said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
‘Appropriate Relief’?: Google Offers Remedy Concessions in DOJ Antitrust Fight
Google's response to the Justice Department's proposal of a forced sale of the Chrome browser is just one litigation front of many that may shape the tech giant's future outlook for years to come. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
NJ U.S. Attorney, Philip Sellinger, Announces Resignation
“Serving as the United States Attorney has been the honor of a lifetime, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger of the District of New Jersey said in a statement. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Judge Rebuffs Gaetz Request For Freebie During ‘Customer Appreciation Week’
It's a bit like putting the condom on in the car on the way home. The post Judge Rebuffs Gaetz Request For Freebie During ‘Customer Appreciation Week’ appeared first on Above the Law.It's a bit like putting the condom on in the car on the way home. The post Judge...
Social Media, Plastics & Baby Formula: Mass Torts To Expect in 2025
Lawyers are looking at emerging litigation over plastic pollution and video game addiction, while cases over diet drugs, "forever chemicals" and cow's milk-based infant formula for preemies continue to proliferate. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Financial Watchdog Alleges Walmart Forced Army of Gig-Worker Drivers to Receive Pay Through High-Fee Accounts
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued Walmart and the payments platform Branch Messenger in federal court in Minnesota. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party...
Chicago Federal Court Offers Banks Relief From Illinois’ Historic Credit Fee Curbs
U.S. District Chief Judge Virginia Kendall of the Northern District of Illinois found that a coalition of banking associations represented by Jones Day and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom would likely show that the National Bank Act preempts the Illinois...
Will Other Biglaw Firms Skip Out On Matching Milbank’s Special Bonuses?
This industry insider doesn't have very high hopes for additional special bonus matches. The post Will Other Biglaw Firms Skip Out On Matching Milbank’s Special Bonuses? appeared first on Above the Law.This industry insider doesn't have very high hopes for additional...
DOJ Takes on Largest NFT Scheme That Points to Larger Trend
Gabriel Hay, 23 and Gavin Mayo, 23, allegedly defrauded investors of over $22 million. Former DOJ prosecutor Scott Armstrong says there's a trend of such cases targeting younger defendants. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
Money Matters: These Top 50 Biglaw Firms Haven’t Announced Bonuses Yet (2024)
It's time to show your associates the money. Kindly hurry up! The post Money Matters: These Top 50 Biglaw Firms Haven’t Announced Bonuses Yet (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.The winter holidays are nearly upon us, and while news about year-end and special...
Alito And Thomas Still In Scalia’s Shadow (When It Comes To Undisclosed Luxury Gifts)
Senate Judiciary investigation report identifies Scalia as the source of a lot of Supreme Court mischief. The post Alito And Thomas Still In Scalia’s Shadow (When It Comes To Undisclosed Luxury Gifts) appeared first on Above the Law.Justice Antonin Scalia died as he...
Best Of 2024: Ron DeSantis Claims Victory Over Disney And All He Had To Do Was Give Disney Everything They Wanted
Remember when Ron DeSantis 'won" against Disney? The post Best Of 2024: Ron DeSantis Claims Victory Over Disney And All He Had To Do Was Give Disney Everything They Wanted appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)It began with Ron...
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Customers: Developments on ‘Conquesting’ from the Ninth Circuit
In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit addressed the issue of whether purchasing market competitors' search engine keyword terms, known as “conquesting, constitutes trademark infringement. Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
Gannett Removes Trump Trollsuit Against Iowa Poll To Federal Court
No one ever expects the snap removal! The post Gannett Removes Trump Trollsuit Against Iowa Poll To Federal Court appeared first on Above the Law.No one ever expects the snap removal! The post Gannett Removes Trump Trollsuit Against Iowa Poll To Federal Court appeared...
Bonuses Take Flight At Southeastern Top 50 Biglaw Firm
Exciting news before the holidays hit! The post Bonuses Take Flight At Southeastern Top 50 Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.Exciting news before the holidays hit! The post Bonuses Take Flight At Southeastern Top 50 Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw Firm Celebrates Holidays By ‘Encouraging’ Associates To Burn The Midnight Oil
Once you burn out to hit the special bonus, you can use the extra cash for therapy! The post Biglaw Firm Celebrates Holidays By ‘Encouraging’ Associates To Burn The Midnight Oil appeared first on Above the Law.Once you burn out to hit the special bonus, you can use...
Why Walgreens Is Reportedly Considering A Private Equity Buyer
Walgreens is reportedly exploring selling itself to private equity firm Sycamore Partners. It might be the right decision for the company, some experts say. The post Why Walgreens Is Reportedly Considering A Private Equity Buyer appeared first on Above the Law.Is...
Morning Docket: 12.23.24
* You're not imagining it... a lot of firms still haven't announced bonuses. [National Law Journal] * Another federal judge in Texas recuses from Elon's "it's illegal for advertisers not to give me money" lawsuit. [Reuters] * ABA Prez argues that electronic messages...
Business Development Starters for Law Firm Associates
Sally Schmidt | Six associate business development activities to help young lawyers get a running start building their law practices. The post Business Development Starters for Law Firm Associates appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Six...
A Look Back at High-Profile Hires in Big Law From Federal Government
"One of the biggest ones I've ever seen, probably the biggest," said one recruiter about the outpouring of government lawyers into the job market this year. "One of the biggest ones I've ever seen, probably the biggest," said one recruiter about the outpouring...
Grabbing Market Share From Rivals, Law Firms Ramped Up Group Lateral Hires
Several firms prioritized sweeping up attorneys to establish an office or practice in a new market. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to...
Alex Spiro Accuses Prosecutors of ‘Unethical’ Comments in Adams’ Bribery Case
The attorney for New York City Mayor Eric Adams told a judge he was simply defending his client against prosecutors' own extrajudicial statements. The attorney for New York City Mayor Eric Adams told a judge he was simply defending his client against...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Be a Lawyer First, Foremost and Always,’ Says Matthew McLaughlin of Venable
"Be a lawyer first, foremost, and always. Even if you are something of a general practitioner, find some area of expertise. You will not be able to lead as a manager if your colleagues do not respect your legal abilities. Keep your focus on practice development and...
Call for Nominations: Elite Trial Lawyers 2025
ALM's Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes U.S. based law firms that have performed exemplary and cutting-edge work on behalf of plaintiffs. ALM's Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes U.S. based law firms that have performed exemplary and cutting-edge work on behalf of...
Tom Girardi to Surrender to Federal Authorities on Jan. 7
A federal judge on Friday ordered Tom Girardi, 85, to surrender to the U.S. Marshals Service on Jan. 7 to be transported to North Carolina for a mental evaluation. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
In Lawsuit, Ex-Google Employee Says Company’s Layoffs Targeted Parents and Others on Leave
A lawsuit filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court alleges Google selected Paula Byrne for layoff because she was on maternity leave despite giving her exemplary reviews during her 15 years with the company. A lawsuit filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court...
Latham, Finnegan Win $115M Muscular Dystrophy Drug Patent Verdict for Counterclaimant
The trial took place over five days before U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their emails...
HoLove Damage Control Is Salt In The Wound — See Also
Overwhelmingly Profitable Firm Brainstorms On Way To Value Associate's Hard Work: Maybe they could...I don't know...give out special bonuses? Top 50 Firm Manages To Pay Out More Than HoLove: And Morrison & Foerster didn't even have to do a PR run to fix the...
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan SHIPS Act To Boost Commercial Shipping
The bill has support from Mike Waltz, who's expected to be incoming President Donald Trump's national security advisor. The post Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan SHIPS Act To Boost Commercial Shipping appeared first on Above the Law.The bill has support from Mike Waltz,...
This Attorney Reportedly Willing To Restrict Access To Abortion Pill
And he's been nominated for a key role in Donald Trump's administration. The post This Attorney Reportedly Willing To Restrict Access To Abortion Pill appeared first on Above the Law.And he's been nominated for a key role in Donald Trump's administration. The post...
Legal Departments Gripe About Outside Counsel but Rarely Talk to Them
“It's dangerous for law departments to manage their firms solely through invoices or compliance guidelines. You need a more holistic view," said Brad Blickstein, CEO of the Blickstein Group consultancy. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
CFPB Takes on BoA, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase Over Zelle Fraud
The agency said they will seek cash damages to repay consumer losses over fraudulent activity. It claims that customers at the banks lost more than $870 million to fraud since Zelle's inception. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
Should Lawyers Always Accept Service Of Process As A Courtesy?
There is a difference between courtesy and letting your client get taken advantage of. The post Should Lawyers Always Accept Service Of Process As A Courtesy? appeared first on Above the Law.There is a difference between courtesy and letting your client get taken...
Partners Know What They’re Worth, So Biglaw Better Have Their Money
Pay me what you owe me, say the rainmakers. The post Partners Know What They’re Worth, So Biglaw Better Have Their Money appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.You have to have the financial strength to pay people what...
Plaintiffs Seek Redo of First Trial Over Medical Device Plant’s Emissions
The plaintiffs claim that B. Braun Medical Inc.'s victory earlier this month came out of a trial marred by incorrect jury instructions and improper rulings on what testimony was and was not admissible. The plaintiffs claim that B. Braun Medical Inc.'s victory...
Morgan Lewis Aims to Grow in Paris With Kramer Levin Acquisition
Tie-up with Kramer office quadruples Morgan Lewis' Paris headcount. Tie-up with Kramer office quadruples Morgan Lewis' Paris headcount.
Paul Weiss’ Shanmugam Joins 11th Circuit Fight Over False Claims Act’s Constitutionality
In a decision last September, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Mizelle ruled that the FCA's qui tam provision—which allows citizens, referred to as “relators, to file suits on the United States' behalf against those who have allegedly defrauded the government—violates...
Rudy Giuliani’s Lawyer Is Out Of His F*cking Gourd
Bring up the judge's late father. That always works. The post Rudy Giuliani’s Lawyer Is Out Of His F*cking Gourd appeared first on Above the Law.Bring up the judge's late father. That always works. The post Rudy Giuliani’s Lawyer Is Out Of His F*cking Gourd appeared...
This Top 50 Biglaw Firm Is Offering Associates Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses
These compensation incentives are HUGE! The post This Top 50 Biglaw Firm Is Offering Associates Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw firms have been announcing bonus matches left and right since earlier this month, so...
Feds Chide Defense Attorney Alex Spiro for Extrajudicial Comments in NYC’s Adams Case
“Since the unsealing of the Indictment in this case, defense counsel has repeatedly made false public statements about the facts and evidence in this case, prosecutors claimed of the Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan partner. Hi there.The email you just...
These Law Firm Leaders Are Optimistic About 2025, Citing Deal Pipeline, International Business
Greenberg Traurig and Holland & Knight leaders say they expect more opportunities in the new year, despite Trump's tariff plans and tensions with Latin American countries. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
‘A Force of Nature’: Littler Mendelson Shareholder Michael Lotito Dies At 76
Michael Lotito founded the firm's government relations and public policy arm Workplace Policy Institute. Michael Lotito founded the firm's government relations and public policy arm Workplace Policy Institute.
‘Serious Disruptions’?: Federal Courts Brace for Government Shutdown Threat
"When appropriations lapse, the Judiciary cannot purchase supplies or services by contract and several government activities cease, including, in some cases, performance under existing contracts," according to a public notice explaining how a federal government...
There’s Fresh Interest In Informing Potential Jurors About Jury Nullification
A purely academic enterprise, I'm sure. The post There’s Fresh Interest In Informing Potential Jurors About Jury Nullification appeared first on Above the Law.A purely academic enterprise, I'm sure. The post There’s Fresh Interest In Informing Potential Jurors About...
Remembering Am Law 100 Firm Founder and ‘Force of Nature’ Stephen Cozen
"Cozen is a legend in law, doing what he did...He was a very giving man, very talented, and when he achieved the success that he did, he shared it with the world,” Cozen O'Connor co-founder Patrick O'Connor said. "He is hard to replicate as one of Philadelphia's great...
Suspended NY Judge Who Threatened to Shoot Black Party Crashers Says She Won’t Fight Removal
State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall of Oneida County said through motion papers she's no longer opposing the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct's recommendation for the state's top court to remove her. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Kelly Hart Secures $27M Trade Secrets Misappropriation Final Judgment in Fort Worth Trial
A Tarrant County district court judge entered final judgment for over $27 million in a GPS technology trade secrets misappropriation case. A Tarrant County district court judge entered final judgment for over $27 million in a GPS technology trade secrets...
Biglaw Firm Announces Exciting Special Bonus Match, With Market Bonuses To Come In March
All of this cash will look even nicer in the spring! The post Biglaw Firm Announces Exciting Special Bonus Match, With Market Bonuses To Come In March appeared first on Above the Law.The winter holidays are nearly upon us, and Biglaw firms are rushing to stuff their...
Last Minute Shopping For A Lawyer? We’ve Got You Covered!
The Lawyer Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For The Attorney In Your Life The post Last Minute Shopping For A Lawyer? We’ve Got You Covered! appeared first on Above the Law.The Lawyer Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For The Attorney In Your Life The post Last...
‘So Many Firms’ Have Yet to Announce Associate Bonuses, Underlining Big Law’s Uneven Approach
Fewer firms are apparently in lockstep with the bonus decisions of the industry elite, and several big firms are delaying their bonus decisions compared with others. Fewer firms are apparently in lockstep with the bonus decisions of the industry elite, and...
5th Circuit Overturns OFAC’s Tornado Cash Sanctions
This court ruling, which limits what can be designated or sanctioned by the U.S. government, has been hailed as a victory for the crypto industry, and it could also carry implications for the future of OFAC enforcement in a post-Loper Bright reality. This court...
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Dashboard Confessional: How LegalTech Displays Data Now [Sponsored]
If you’re feeling like your data owns you, this special edition of the Non-Eventcast will help you break free. The post Dashboard Confessional: How LegalTech Displays Data Now appeared first on Above the Law.The problem with data is that there’s just so darn much of...
The Inside Scoop On High-Profile Corporate Investigations Work
All of the important details you need to know about this growing industry. The post The Inside Scoop On High-Profile Corporate Investigations Work appeared first on Above the Law.All of the important details you need to know about this growing industry. The post The...
Firm Yet Again Hands Out Patently Huge Bonuses To Stay Ahead Of The Market
These big bonuses keep attracting top talent. The post Firm Yet Again Hands Out Patently Huge Bonuses To Stay Ahead Of The Market appeared first on Above the Law.Irell & Manella takes a small but mighty approach, with a total headcount around under 70 attorneys...
Hogan Lovells Does Damage Control After Stiffing Associates On Special Bonuses
Associates' displeasure has been noted by the firm. The post Hogan Lovells Does Damage Control After Stiffing Associates On Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.The big story of the 2024 bonus season has been special… special bonuses, that is. Milbank...
KFC Abrubptly Drops ‘Original Recipe’ Tradeamark Suit Against Church’s Chicken
From the chickening-out dept The post KFC Abrubptly Drops ‘Original Recipe’ Tradeamark Suit Against Church’s Chicken appeared first on Above the Law.I’ll preface this post by saying a part of me hates writing posts like this. We recently talked about a trademark...
Morning Docket: 12.20.24
* Morgan Lewis snags 54 lawyers from Kramer Levin... though it's not much of a surprise. [Bloomberg Law News] * Retired judges file amicus in Judge Pauline Newman case noting that it's unconstitutional for saying that suspension violates the U.S. Constitution because...
What Was the Legal Tech Word of the Year? Hear About that and Other Stories Today on Legaltech Week Live
Join us live today at 3 p.m. ET for Legaltech Week, where today’s agenda includes the big reveal of the legal tech word of the year, a look back at some of the year’s top trends, and our panelists’ picks of the top stories of the week in legal tech and legal...
As Profits Rise, Law Firms Likely to Make More AI Investments in 2025
So far, law firms have spent "very little" of their revenue on gen AI-related technology, consulting and staffing, but that's expected to change, according to a recent report. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Healthy Gifts for Lawyers: Top 5 Holiday Health and Happiness Gifts in a Box
Jamie Spannhake | From desk-friendly yoga tools to self-care kits, these ideas are as practical as they are thoughtful. The post Healthy Gifts for Lawyers: Top 5 Holiday Health and Happiness Gifts in a Box appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Biglaw Firm Matches Milbank And Rewards Associates For Racking Up Hours
Gotta bill to make bills! The post Biglaw Firm Matches Milbank And Rewards Associates For Racking Up Hours appeared first on Above the Law.Gotta bill to make bills! The post Biglaw Firm Matches Milbank And Rewards Associates For Racking Up Hours appeared first on...
‘United Healthcare’ Using DMCA Against Luigi Mangione Images Which Is Bizarre & Wildly Inappropriate
Because this isn't how copyright law works. The post ‘United Healthcare’ Using DMCA Against Luigi Mangione Images Which Is Bizarre & Wildly Inappropriate appeared first on Above the Law.We KNOW Getty owns this picture though that might not stop UHC. (Photo by Jeff...
Far-Right Group Weaponizing Ethics Complaints Against Federal Judges. Again.
This very much misses the point of judicial ethics. The post Far-Right Group Weaponizing Ethics Complaints Against Federal Judges. Again. appeared first on Above the Law.This very much misses the point of judicial ethics. The post Far-Right Group Weaponizing Ethics...
Biglaw Partners Are Entering Their ‘Free Agency’ Era
They knew you were trouble when you lateraled in.... The post Biglaw Partners Are Entering Their ‘Free Agency’ Era appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.Perhaps the most transformative change in the profession in...
Marla Crawford Was In The Room When Legal Technology Happened: A Journey Through Legal Tech Evolution
How did she navigate these uncharted waters, and what can her experience teach us about the future of legal practice in the age of technology? The post Marla Crawford Was In The Room When Legal Technology Happened: A Journey Through Legal Tech Evolution appeared first...
Professional Responsibility Lawyers Call On ABA To Modernize Model Rule 5.4 To Allow Fee Sharing With Non-Lawyers
In the report, APRL, a national organization of over 450 legal professionals focused on ethics and professional responsibility, argues that the existing rule hinders innovation and restricts access to justice. The post Professional Responsibility Lawyers Call On ABA...
Follow The Leader Or Lead The Followers?
What does leadership have to do with lawyering? A lot. The post Follow The Leader Or Lead The Followers? appeared first on Above the Law.What does leadership have to do with lawyering? A lot. The post Follow The Leader Or Lead The Followers? appeared first on Above...
Brazilian Judge Coming Hard For Adele Over Plagiarism Claim
Noncompliance with the order will cost a cool $8,000 per day. The post Brazilian Judge Coming Hard For Adele Over Plagiarism Claim appeared first on Above the Law.Noncompliance with the order will cost a cool $8,000 per day. The post Brazilian Judge Coming Hard For...
Boutique Firms Handing Out Beaucoup Bonuses! — See Also
Trial Boutique Financially Blesses Their Associates: Great time to work at Hueston Hennigan! Biglaw Firms Are Still In The Bonus Disclosure Market!: Sheppard Mullin announced bonuses. The Judiciary Is Getting Karen-ed: The usual suspects are hitting judges they don't...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Be a Good Partner and Colleague,’ Says Logan Drew of Robins Kaplan
"Be a good partner and colleague. Cultivate relationships with your colleagues, learn what they value and what makes them tick, and do what you can to help them get where they're trying to go. It will help their practice, build trust, and ensure your practice group...
Miami Beach Hotel Sues Celebrity Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Asserts It Won’t Be ‘Extorted’
The Fountainebleau alleges the rabbi has used his social media accounts to defame the landmark hotel and its staff as part of a "shakedown" to benefit his charitable organization. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
‘Unlawful Release’?: Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in NASCAR Antitrust Lawsuit
"Plaintiffs have shown that in the absence of guaranteed entry into all races as a chartered team, they will likely suffer irreparable harm through the loss of contractual control over their best drivers and the resulting inability to field their best race team," U.S....
California Supreme Court to Weigh Reach of Peremptory Challenge Law
The case of a Southern California man convicted of attempted murder will test a law that says a prospective juror's inattentiveness is a presumptively invalid reason for excusing him or her. The case of a Southern California man convicted of attempted murder...
Court Rules Thumbs-Up Emoji Can Constitute a Contract Agreement
Saskatchewan court upholds earlier ruling that an emoji text sent by a farmer created a binding contract with grain buyer. Saskatchewan court upholds earlier ruling that an emoji text sent by a farmer created a binding contract with grain...
Delaware Supreme Court Adopts Broad Interpretation of Case Law on Anticompetition Provisions
Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr. wrote that the court used the employee choice doctrine in Cantor Fitzgerald after weighing conflicting policy concerns, distinguishing forfeiture for competition provisions from restrictive covenants, which can be enforced through...
Insurance Company Sues Over 180 Health Care Providers for Fraud Under RICO
The case is purportedly one of the largest insurance fraud actions under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act filed in New York. The case is purportedly one of the largest insurance fraud actions under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt...
Who Knocked on the Supreme Court’s Door in November?
Questions about labor law, juror discrimination and a billion-dollar software judgment reached the Supreme Court's petition slot last month. Questions about labor law, juror discrimination and a billion-dollar software judgment reached the Supreme Court's...
US Reviewer of Foreign Transactions Sees More Political, Policy Influence, Say Observers
“One of the challenges to this whole process is how does one define national security, said attorney Justin Huff of Dorsey & Whitney, who served on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States at the Treasury Department under the Obama and Trump...
‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ $440 Million Meme Coin Collapse Sparks Legal Battle
A crypto coin inspired by the viral social media meme suffered a near-total collapse in less than a day, leading a group of investors to file suit against founders of the cryptocurrency. The founders of a cryptocurrency named for a social media personality known...
Judicial Appointments After Casey: Observers Wary but Hopeful Bipartisan Spirit Will Continue
There is one large unknown looming over the process, and it is beyond the control of either senator: How involved will President-elect Donald Trump want to be when it comes to district-level appointments? There is one large unknown looming over the process, and...
The Week in Data Dec. 19: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the best firms to work for in the U.K. Sometimes, it's best to go by the numbers. Each week, Law.com is telling critical legal stories through data visualizations. In this week's roundup,...
Ernst & Young Hid Client’s Inflated Revenues, Investors Claim
The investors say that with Ernst & Young's "critical" support, Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment Company FZE was able to inflate its revenue by tens of millions of dollars between 2018 and 2020. The investors say that with Ernst & Young's "critical"...