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Lawyer-Client Relationships: Three Successful Alternatives to the Trusted Advisor Role
Is “trusted advisor“’“ really the one and only success route for an attorney? The author argues that there are — and have always been — three different types of client relationships and three other sustainable models for professionals besides trusted advisor. It is a...
Lawyer Mental Health: Lawyers Reaching Out to Those With Problems
Lawyers understand the high-stress loads of fellow lawyers. They are much more likely to “get it” and want to help in a confidential way. The post Lawyer Mental Health: Lawyers Reaching Out to Those With Problems appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Another Judge Strikes Paraquat Plaintiffs’ Expert, Class Action Filer ClaimClam Steers Away From Settlements—And Controversy.
This week: A California state court judge found plaintiffs' sole general causation expert in the paraquat litigation inadmissible. A third-party filer called ClaimClam is exiting class action settlements after pushback from judges and class counsel. Find out who...
How I Made Partner: ‘Find Ways to Contribute to Firm Success Beyond the Billable Hour,’ Says Elisabeth Baker-Pham of Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch
"Choose a firm you feel invested in and find ways to contribute to the success of the firm beyond the billable hour." 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...
King & Spalding E-Discovery Director Jumps to Nebraska Women-Owned Firm
Rose Jones helped establish King & Spalding's e-discovery group, now nearly 90 attorneys across 10 offices. Seeking a new challenge, she plans to help further develop the e-discovery practice at Hilgers Graben. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Nation’s Largest Utility Parts Ways With CLO Who Helped It Navigate Bribery Scandal
Exelon Chief Legal Officer Gayle Littleton is handing off her legal duties to Colette Honorable and will serve as an adviser until she leaves the company in March 2025. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
TikTok Hit With Class Action Claiming It Circumvented Age Verification Measures and Monetized Children’s Data
Christopher Seeger of Seeger Weiss filed the suit on behalf of a nationwide class and a New Jersey subclass of people under 13. 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...
California Preps To Take The Legal Fight To Donald Trump
Gavin Newsom knows what's up. The post California Preps To Take The Legal Fight To Donald Trump appeared first on Above the Law.Gavin Newsom knows what's up. The post California Preps To Take The Legal Fight To Donald Trump appeared first on Above the Law.
Valuable Source Of Business Or Dreaded Obligation? Share Your Take On Trade Shows
Tell us what you think in this short survey. The post Valuable Source Of Business Or Dreaded Obligation? Share Your Take On Trade Shows appeared first on Above the Law.Tell us what you think in this short survey. The post Valuable Source Of Business Or Dreaded...
Crypto Powerhouse Boycotting Milbank, Other Biglaw Firms Hiring SEC Staff
Coinbase asks the rest of the fake money industry to join them. The post Crypto Powerhouse Boycotting Milbank, Other Biglaw Firms Hiring SEC Staff appeared first on Above the Law.Coinbase asks the rest of the fake money industry to join them. The post Crypto...
The Legal Landscape Of Privacy: Why Lawyers Must Keep Up With Change
Serious reviews of your cybersecurity and annual security changes mitigate risk and exposure and will keep class action lawsuits at bay. The post The Legal Landscape Of Privacy: Why Lawyers Must Keep Up With Change appeared first on Above the Law.Serious reviews of...
Boutique Trial Firm Pays Out Above-Market Bonuses!
Why match when you can go beyond! The post Boutique Trial Firm Pays Out Above-Market Bonuses! appeared first on Above the Law.What’s better than your firm matching Milbank? Going over the top! Wilkinson Stekloff is doubling down on spreading the wealth by adding a...
Happy + Healthy Lawyers = Better Client Outcomes
In order to address what ails the legal profession, change has to come from the top and the culture has to be wholly amended. The post Happy + Healthy Lawyers = Better Client Outcomes appeared first on Above the Law.In order to address what ails the legal profession,...
Dinesh D’Souza Is Not Sorry For Lying. Is Maybe Sorry You Feel Harmed By His Lies.
Mistakes were made. The post Dinesh D’Souza Is Not Sorry For Lying. Is Maybe Sorry You Feel Harmed By His Lies. appeared first on Above the Law.Mistakes were made. The post Dinesh D’Souza Is Not Sorry For Lying. Is Maybe Sorry You Feel Harmed By His Lies. appeared...
Kirkland & Ellis Brings Together Pro Bono Client And Attorneys For Actually Enjoyable Networking Event
You, too, can support this great organization. The post Kirkland & Ellis Brings Together Pro Bono Client And Attorneys For Actually Enjoyable Networking Event appeared first on Above the Law.You, too, can support this great organization. The post Kirkland &...
Why Aren’t More Biglaw Firms Venturing Onto TikTok?
The limited Am Law firms that use the site have been met with some success. The post Why Aren’t More Biglaw Firms Venturing Onto TikTok? appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We did our research and couldn’t find any...
On LawNext: How One Legal Tech Company Is Donating Its Software To Help Pursue Justice In Atrocity Crimes
Everlaw for Good is a program run by the e-discovery company Everlaw, through which it makes its software available at no cost to legal aid organizations, nonprofit organizations, and investigative journalists. One beneficiary of that program is the Center for Justice...
Maryland State Bar Members Now Get Free Trust Accounting Software in Deal with Smokeball
Lawyers who are members of the Maryland State Bar Association can now get free access to trust accounting and billing software, through a partnership between the bar and the law practice management company Smokeball. Under the partnership, all 18,000 members of the...
Where Referrals Fit in Your Sales Strategy
This article originally appeared in the Trial Lawyer’s Journal, Vol. I. Visit our website to subscribe and learn more. For as long as you have been in business, you have been taught there are a limited number of ways to generate referrals. Ask your clients and...
Uvalde Shooting ‘Fresh in Everyone’s Mind:’ Lone Dissenting Judge Disagrees with School’s Disciplinary Decision Over Pellet Gun
In a 2-1 decision, a dissenting judge concluded school officials in Illinois allowed recent school shootings, including in Uvalde, Texas, to influence its punishment of a middle school student. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
‘Enough is Enough’: Trump Defense Attorneys Urge Judge to Dismiss New York ‘Hush Money’ Case
In a 72-page filing that cites President Joe Biden's recent pardon of his son, lawyers for Donald Trump argue that any continuation of "this failed lawfare case" will disrupt Trump's transition back to the White House. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link...
Embracing Hybrid Work, ArentFox Schiff Downsizes LA Digs
"A lot of what goes on in the law in motion part of law practice now happens online,” said ArentFox Schiff Los Angeles managing partner Aaron Jacoby. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Judge Reduces Attorneys’ Award in Boston Sidewalk Settlement for Repetitive Billing
In Muehe v. City of Boston, the court reduced the requested fee award from $84,299.77 to $56,600.94. 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...
Stephanie Luce Ola: From the Court to the Courtroom
Stephanie Luce Ola: From the Court to the Courtroom By Dan Baldwin “The training someone gets in team sports, even in the early high school and college years, is great preparation for a career, especially a career in law,” says Stephanie Luce Ola, co-founding partner...
Trust Betrayed: Sexual Assault in Healthcare
Sexual assault in healthcare represents a profound betrayal of trust, both in the patient-provider relationship and the broader medical system. Recent high-profile cases have spotlighted this pervasive issue, revealing significant gaps in prevention and...
The World is Warming and Watching: Climate Accountability Cases
Our planet is hotter now than it has been in human history. Over the last 40 years, we have seen the largest increase in the surface temperature of Earth than in any other 40-year period. The hottest years in human history are the last 10. More Americans died in 2023...
The Growing Role of Mental Health in Child Custody Cases
Mental health has become an increasingly significant factor in family law, reflecting broader societal trends that recognize mental health as a critical component of overall well-being. As awareness and understanding of mental health issues expand, courts are paying...
Women’s White Collar Defense Association Dallas Chapter
Attorney at Law Magazine Dallas sat down with Kit Addleman, one of the Dallas chapter leaders of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA). Addleman was one of the co-founders that brought the organization to Dallas more than 10 years ago. AALM: You helped...
Judge Rejects New Trial for Tom Girardi, Whose Testimony Was ‘Consistent With the Defense Case’
U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton, in the Central District of California, said Tom Girardi, 85, was 'exaggerating symptoms' of cognitive impairment. U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton, in the Central District of California, said Tom Girardi, 85, was...
New University of Chicago Law Course Digs Deeper Into Using Gen AI Responsibly
The winter 2025 course, taught by Ed Walters, chief strategy officer at legal research software company vLex, focuses on building generative AI skills and adapting to the changing legal landscape. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
The Defense Bar Is Feeling the Strain: Busy Med Mal Trial Schedules Might Be Phila.’s ‘New Normal’
“We're going to get busier with more cases filed, Marshall Dennehey shareholder Gary Samms said. “So for the group of people that try a lot of the cases, there's going to be no relief for us. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
Deluge of Trump-Leery Government Lawyers Join Job Market, Setting Up Free-for-All for Law Firm, In-House Openings
"There's a palpable sense of sadness and fear now—about losing autonomy, facing uncertainty, or changes to their agency's mission," said Sarah Van Steenburg, a Washington, D.C.-based recruiter for Major, Lindsey & Africa. Hi there.The email you just opened,...
Baker McKenzie Builds on AI Foundation, Crafting Tools to Help Lawyers Work ‘Better, Smarter’
After launching an AI program in 2017 focused on cloud migration, the firm has since embraced the rise of generative AI. 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...
Paul Weiss, Trailblazer for US Firms in China, to Close Beijing Office
The firm is one of at least a dozen U.S. firms that have closed some or all of their offices in China. The incoming U.S. administration will likely not stem that tide. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
Formal Charges Filed Against Judge Accused of Helping Defendant Escape ICE Detention
After federal felony charges against Newton District Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph were dismissed, she referred herself to the Massachusetts Commission on Judicial Conduct, where she now faces formal charges. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
AI Adoption, Data Center Building Boom Opening More Doors for Cybercriminals, Many of Them Teenagers
“We've seen a lot more activity with gangs that are powered by teenagers, and it makes sense because the teens are being recruited because they're tech savvy, they're into gaming, they know about AI," said Michael Bruemmer, vice president of global data breach...
CFPB Aims to Regulate Data Brokers Selling Personal Info
If finalized, the proposed rule would have the federal agency treating data broker sales of a person's credit history, credit score, debt payments, or income as credit report sales subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
Missing Out on Tens of Thousands of Views, Big Law Balks at TikTok
One Am Law 100 firm's most viewed video, coming in with about 27,000 views, is about whether attorneys should place one or two spaces after a period. A Second Hundred firm scored with its day-in-the-life profiles, which follow associates' daily schedules. Hi...
Federal Judges Declaring Backsies On Retirement Since Trump Won The Election
More fallout from Trump's win. The post Federal Judges Declaring Backsies On Retirement Since Trump Won The Election appeared first on Above the Law.More fallout from Trump's win. The post Federal Judges Declaring Backsies On Retirement Since Trump Won The Election...
Ohio Lawyer Disbarred After Stealing Nearly A Million Dollars From Clients
Not a good look for the profession. The post Ohio Lawyer Disbarred After Stealing Nearly A Million Dollars From Clients appeared first on Above the Law.No such thing as a free lunch.There’s a tradition of reading about lawyers getting a windfall of money around this...
Do These Practice Areas Boost Your Chances Of Making Partner?
They're certainly well represented in the most recent Biglaw partnership class. The post Do These Practice Areas Boost Your Chances Of Making Partner? appeared first on Above the Law.They're certainly well represented in the most recent Biglaw partnership class. The...
Bonus Season Continues! — See Also
Biglaw Firm, Biglaw Money!: Check out Seward & Kissel! They Aren't The Only Ones Handing Out Cash!: Enjoy those bonuses, Fish & Richardson! Associates Aren't The Only Lawyers Looking Like Money!: Brian Steel debuts as Young Thug's streetwear model. Signs...
Want to Get Paid Faster? 7 Steps to Fix Your Law Firm Collections Process
It may seem easier to just let things slide … but ask yourself: Would you work for free? The post Want to Get Paid Faster? 7 Steps to Fix Your Law Firm Collections Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.If you’re tired of playing...
UK Startup Wexler AI Announces $1.4M Preseed Funding
The legal intelligence platform aims to expand its client base internationally and advance its litigation-focused capabilities with the funding. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
ClaimClam Wanted to Boost Class Action Claims Rates. But Judges and Attorneys Fought Back
Last month, ClaimClam announced it was pivoting its business model, stepping away from its role as a third-party filer in class action settlements. "I get it. I get why we weren't welcomed. And I can accept that for now," founder Zim Hang told Law.com. Hi...
‘We Will Sue … Immediately’: AG Bonta Says He’s Ready to Spend $25M Battling Trump
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he wants a litigation funding bill on his desk before Donald Trump is sworn in as president on Jan. 20. 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...
11 Red State AGs Demand Damages in Antitrust Lawsuit Shaming ESG Climate Investors
"BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street formed a cartel to rig the coal market, artificially reduce the energy supply and raise prices," Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged. "Their conspiracy has harmed American energy production and hurt consumers." Hi...
Delaware Court Holds Stance on Musk’s $55.8B Pay Rescission, Awards Shareholder Counsel $345M
The Delaware court listed four main reasons the post-trial decision to rescind Musk's compensation can't be changed. 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...
2 Federal Judges Rescind Senior Status After Trump Win. Might More Follow?
Currently, seven district and appellate judges have conditioned their retirements on the confirmation of a successor. Those judges have the authority to reverse their decision. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Thomson Reuters Plans to Spend Big in AI. Here’s How
President of Legal Professionals Raghu Ramanathan said the company will continue to invest in acquisitions and development to improve its generative AI offerings. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
FactSet Finds New Legal Chief at Financial Data Rival S&P
Christopher McLoughlin is taking the legal reins of FactSet as it and competitors race to harness generative AI to provide better analytics faster to investment professionals. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Governor’s Chief Legal Counsel Is Newest Magistrate in Chancery
Before working for the state of Delaware, Danielle Gibbs spent 16 years as a corporate litigator at Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
FDA Defends Rejection of Vape-Flavor Applications Before Sympathetic Supreme Court
"Common sense tells you that a flavor like 'Mother's Milk and Cookies' is going to be disproportionately attractive to children," Deputy U.S. Solicitor General Curtis Gannon told the justices. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
Ex-CEO Michael Jeffries Sues Abercrombie, Claiming Company Must Cover Legal Fees in Sex Trafficking Case
Jeffries claims the company is beholden to an indemnification agreement that requires it cover the criminal case because he's accused of using his "power as CEO" to perpetual the alleged sexual abuse. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
Morning Docket: 12.02.24
* Joe Biden is pardoning his son Hunter. Anyone concerned about justice and the rule of law... should have said their peace when the bog standard plea deal for Hunter's charges that could've resolved this without a pardon got blown up by grandstanding politicians....
Bond Guru Ken Leech Is Truly One In A Trillion
And, allegedly, not in a good way. The post Bond Guru Ken Leech Is Truly One In A Trillion appeared first on Above the Law.And, allegedly, not in a good way. The post Bond Guru Ken Leech Is Truly One In A Trillion appeared first on Above the Law.
This Firm Is Handing Out Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses For Associates Who Billed Their Butts Off
Special bonuses are hours-based at this firm, but extra special bonuses are also available for the highest billers. The post This Firm Is Handing Out Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses For Associates Who Billed Their Butts Off appeared first on Above the Law.Special bonuses...
For Or Against Trump, You Lose
Trump is going to be rich and famous for as long as he lives. The post For Or Against Trump, You Lose appeared first on Above the Law.Trump is going to be rich and famous for as long as he lives. The post For Or Against Trump, You Lose appeared first on Above the Law.
Model Lawyer Brian Steel Models Client’s New Clothing Merch
YSL Steel has a cool ring to it. The post Model Lawyer Brian Steel Models Client’s New Clothing Merch appeared first on Above the Law.It’s been public knowledge that Brian Steel has been Young Thug’s go-to lawyer for over six years, but after he argued down a 25-year...
Biglaw Associates Still Want Flexibility, Remote Work Options
The works perk of greater flexibility that associates received during the pandemic may be here to stay. The post Biglaw Associates Still Want Flexibility, Remote Work Options appeared first on Above the Law.The works perk of greater flexibility that associates...
Associates At This Biglaw Firm Don’t Have To Fish For Bonuses Anymore
The firm is matching the Milbank scale -- if you bill enough. The post Associates At This Biglaw Firm Don’t Have To Fish For Bonuses Anymore appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw bonus news is dropping fast and furious. The latest firm that’s giving associates a very...
Elon Musk Feeds AI ‘All Court Cases,’ Promises It Will Replace Judges Because He’s An Idiot
It’ll render ‘extremely compelling legal verdicts.’ Sure…. The post Elon Musk Feeds AI ‘All Court Cases,’ Promises It Will Replace Judges Because He’s An Idiot appeared first on Above the Law.Elon Musk is not a lawyer. Nor is he really a genius inventor. But he is a...
Hunter Biden Got Pardoned, And Special Counsel Weiss Is PISSED
Whaddaya gonna do, sue the president? The post Hunter Biden Got Pardoned, And Special Counsel Weiss Is PISSED appeared first on Above the Law.Hunter Biden (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for Usher’s New Look Foundation)Last night President Biden pardoned his son...
Top 6 Legal Content Writing Providers
Home Legal Vendors Top 6 Legal Content Writing Providers By Attorney at Law Magazine December 2, 2024 Table of Contents Table of Contents Chances are you didn’t spend years going to school and passing the bar to become an expert in content writing, marketing, or SEO....
Hagens Berman Accused of Withholding Share of $13M Award in Pharmaceutical Settlement
An agreement between Hagens Berman and the plaintiff called for Walter L. Nixon, in-house counsel and chairman of the board of the Professional Drug Co., to receive 15% of attorney fees in return for serving as the lead plaintiff in litigation against Wyeth's prices...
‘That Decision was Wrong:’ Federal Judge Rethinks Consumer Protection Class Certification
"Applying Chapter 93A broadly to a nationwide class would undermine these principles and impair the regulatory authority of states outside Massachusetts," U.S. District Judge William Young said, altering his decision to grant class certification in a consumer...
To Ease Partner Pay Tensions, Some Law Firms Are Seeking ‘Middle Ground’ in Transparency
Firms are taking a variety of approaches to relieve the internal tension that comes from releasing partner pay data. Firms are taking a variety of approaches to relieve the internal tension that comes from releasing partner pay data.
The Office Holiday Party Preparedness Guide: How to Blend In and Get Out
Five Simple Tips to Survive Your Annual Office Holiday Party The office holiday party is here, threatening to send your anxiety into new realms of oh-my-golly. And you have to go. You, an introverted Gen-Z remote worker who lives in Teams and gamed your video...
How I Made Partner: ‘Prioritize What Is Important to You, Do What Energizes You,’ Says Sarah Wellings of Sullivan & Worcester
"Make sure you prioritize what is important to you and do what energizes you. This will help you avoid burn out and open doors that help advance your career in ways you never expected." Sarah Wellings of Sullivan & Worcester. Courtesy photo How I Made It...
Don’t Be Afraid to Raise Your Legal Fees
Roy Ginsburg | This is no time to be shy. Clients are never as price-sensitive as you think. The post Don’t Be Afraid to Raise Your Legal Fees appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.It’s that time of year when lawyers decide whether to...
Delays Often Benefit Courts
Sometimes, things do get simpler if you just leave them alone. The post Delays Often Benefit Courts appeared first on Above the Law.“Justice delayed is justice denied.” If a party needs to wait an unduly long time to reach a just outcome, this undermines the benefit...
Generative AI And Access To Justice: Incremental Solutions Or Overhyped Promises?
Select courts and legal aid groups are already using these tools to benefit the public. The post Generative AI And Access To Justice: Incremental Solutions Or Overhyped Promises? appeared first on Above the Law.Image courtesy of NetDocuments.Last month, I asked...
What Will Federal Student Loan Repayment Look Like Under The Second Trump Administration?
While no plans have been announced by Donald Trump or Linda McMahon, a few existing programs are likely to undergo changes. The post What Will Federal Student Loan Repayment Look Like Under The Second Trump Administration? appeared first on Above the Law.While no...
Gary Gensler’s Parting Gift
The SEC contributed $8.2 billion this year to a Treasury Department that’s going to need it. The post Gary Gensler’s Parting Gift appeared first on Above the Law.The SEC contributed $8.2 billion this year to a Treasury Department that’s going to need it. The post Gary...
With Big-Time Profits, Biglaw Dealmakers Sure Are Thankful 2024 Was A Busier Year
After a more productive business year, Biglaw’s corporate partners are full of gratitude. The post With Big-Time Profits, Biglaw Dealmakers Sure Are Thankful 2024 Was A Busier Year appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the...
Law Firm Confidentiality Can’t Be Left To The Honor System
'Hey, please don't open this' is not a policy. The post Law Firm Confidentiality Can’t Be Left To The Honor System appeared first on Above the Law.'Hey, please don't open this' is not a policy. The post Law Firm Confidentiality Can’t Be Left To The Honor System...
Top 10 Biglaw Firm Shows Thanks For Associates (By Giving Them Bonuses!)
Great way to start the holiday! The post Top 10 Biglaw Firm Shows Thanks For Associates (By Giving Them Bonuses!) appeared first on Above the Law.Happy early Thanksgiving to the associates at #7 Biglaw firm Gibson Dunn. This afternoon, the firm, which brought in...
The Lawyer Behind Canned Cranberry Sauce
Love it or hate it, it's a Thanksgiving staple. The post The Lawyer Behind Canned Cranberry Sauce appeared first on Above the Law.What lawyer first came up with the concept of canned cranberry sauce?Hint: It was part of an effort to extend the selling period of his...
Wishing Our Advertisers A Very Happy Thanksgiving
We really enjoy working with you. The post Wishing Our Advertisers A Very Happy Thanksgiving appeared first on Above the Law.Wishing Our Advertisers A Very Happy Thanksgiving - Above the Law Skip to content (Image via Getty)We’d like to express gratitude to our...
Bonuses And Some Quick Student Loan Advice — See Also
Firms. Bonuses. You Know The Routine: Mayer Brown & Gibson Dunn. About Those Student Loans: Expect things to be different when Trump is back in office. Take Your Time: Courts can benefit from some extra time too. Happy Thanksgiving! The post Bonuses And Some Quick...
A Meta DIG and Its Nvidia Implications
The Supreme Court granted certiorari in Nvidia to provide guidance on whether and how plaintiffs can use expert reports in securities fraud complaints, notwithstanding any factual issues presented by the case. If the court DIGs Nvidia based on those factual issues, it...
Red Tape, Talent Wars & Pricey Office Space Greet Firms Entering Saudi Arabia
As firms vie to enter the Kingdom, licensing delays, strict hiring quotas, and fierce competition for resources are testing their resolve. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
California Bail Reform: Balancing Justice and Equity in a Post Humphrey World
The accused has a constitutional right to bail. The Eight Amendment to the United States Constitution states, “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.” The California Constitution states: “A...
5th Circuit Rules Open-Source Code Is Not Property in Tornado Cash Appeal
"As the decision correctly recognizes, the meaning of a statute doesn't change to fit new contexts; it's up to Congress to make new law to address new problems," said Judd Littleton, a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell and co-head of the Am Law 100 firm's Supreme...
The Lawyers Picked by Trump for Key Roles in His Second Term
King & Spalding partner Jamieson Greer, selected for the U.S. trade representative position, was the latest attorney pick—and Big Law alum—for Trump's second administration. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Depo-Provera MDL Could Be Headed to California
A Tuesday motion before the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation said more than 20 lawsuits over Depo-Provera should be coordinated in the Northern District of California. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
FTC Lauds Withdrawal of Proposed Indiana Hospitals Merger After Leaning on State Regulators
"We are heartened that the Indiana Department of Health appears to be taking seriously the many concerns expressed by the public about this merger, and hope they will ultimately deny" the certificate of public advantage, said Hannah Garden-Monheit of the Federal Trade...
How Qualcomm’s General Counsel Is Championing Diversity in Innovation
"I've found that it is always better to have more voices at the table, and to strive for an environment in which more people are encouraged to speak up," Qualcomm's general counsel Ann Chaplin said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
New Class Action Points to Fears Over Privacy, Abortions and Fertility
Inito Inc., a company that sells at-home fertility tracking kits connected to a smartphone app, was hit with a class action on Monday for allegedly siphoning sensitive medical data to third-party advertisers and potentially endangering its users in states that...
‘New Circumstances’: Winston & Strawn Seek Expedited Relief in NASCAR Antitrust Lawsuit
"The need for an immediate preliminary injunction is crystal clear," Winston & Strawn wrote in a renewed motion for extraordinary relief in the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit, citing 11th-hour developments largely redacted in the public filing. Hi there.The email...
How My Postpartum Depression Led to Launching My Firm’s Parental Leave Coaching Program
In May 2024 I launched the parental leave coaching program at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a confidential coaching program for U.S. lawyers before, during and after parental leave. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Morning Docket: 11.27.24
* Jane Rosenberg talks about Rudy Giuliani's outburst yesterday and her destined-to-be-iconic portrait of the former mayor. [CNN] * The effort to expand the federal judiciary to deal with court clog has struggled to get through Congress, but now that it could give...
Top 25 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses For High Billers
Associates who are hungry for cash can truly feast at this Biglaw firm. Congrats! The post Top 25 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses For High Billers appeared first on Above the Law.Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and this holiday season, Biglaw associates’ bank...
Gird Yourself for the Holiday Season!
The time has come to gird your loins and make provision for the breathless marathon ahead. The post Gird Yourself for the Holiday Season! appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.All right everyone, gird your loins for the holiday season!...
Lawmakers Backing Separate Cyber Force See Opening With Trump’s Return
In his first term, President Donald Trump took a big swing and established the Space Force; two House members told Breaking Defense he could do it again, for cyberspace. The post Lawmakers Backing Separate Cyber Force See Opening With Trump’s Return appeared first on...
Drake Files RICO Case Against His Own Record Label After Being Musically Curb Stomped By Pulitzer Winning West Coast Rapper
‘The audience not dumb. Shape the story how you want -- hey Drake, they're not slow.’ - Kendrick Lamar The post Drake Files RICO Case Against His Own Record Label After Being Musically Curb Stomped By Pulitzer Winning West Coast Rapper appeared first on Above the...
Global Biglaw Firm Delights With News Of Associate Bonuses
The Magic Circle firm pulls through for associates. The post Global Biglaw Firm Delights With News Of Associate Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.The Biglaw bonus announcements are coming in like magic… circle, that is. That’s right, the latest firm to delight...
Litera Acquisition Quest Ventures Into Realm Of Dragons
Legal tech provider purchases UK automation company. The post Litera Acquisition Quest Ventures Into Realm Of Dragons appeared first on Above the Law.Legal tech provider purchases UK automation company. The post Litera Acquisition Quest Ventures Into Realm Of Dragons...
Becoming A T-Shaped Lawyer: Why In-House Lawyers Should Embrace This Framework
At its core, this framework is about combining deep legal expertise with a broad set of business and interpersonal skills. The post Becoming A T-Shaped Lawyer: Why In-House Lawyers Should Embrace This Framework appeared first on Above the Law.At its core, this...
Alex Jones Hires New Counsel For Screaming Tantrum Phase Of Bankruptcy
As opposed to the previous two years, where he conducted himself like a normal person. The post Alex Jones Hires New Counsel For Screaming Tantrum Phase Of Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.As opposed to the previous two years, where he conducted himself like...