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Outgoing Georgetown Law Dean Reflects on 23 Years of Leadership, Promoting Access
“I had all the opportunities in the world because my father was a doctor. He was able to become a doctor because he got financial aid, and that transformed not just his life, not just the life of all his patients, but my life and my children's lives," said William...
Justices Say Disabled Students Need Not Meet Higher Bar to Allege Bias
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously shot down the more "stringent" burden a federal appeals court adopted for disabled students alleging discrimination in their education. The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously shot down the more "stringent" burden a federal appeals...
Weinstein Retrial Ends With Mistrial on Final Count
Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber declared a mistrial on the outstanding charge of third-degree rape after the jurors indicated they were at an impasse. The panel found Weinstein guilty of one count but acquitted him on another on...
Judge Wears ‘Free Palestine’ Hat to Court Training Session
A judicial ethics expert says the judge was wrong to wear such attire at a judges' meeting but any discipline should be lenient to survive First Amendment scrutiny. However, one observer noted, "The phrase 'Free Palestine' is not hate speech." A judicial ethics...
Judge Wears ‘Palestine’ Hat to Court Training Session
A judicial ethics expert says the judge was wrong to wear such attire at a judges' meeting but any discipline should be lenient to survive First Amendment scrutiny. However, one observer noted, "The phrase 'Free Palestine' is not hate speech." A judicial ethics...
‘Get Your Popcorn Ready:’ Disney, Universal Sue AI Firm for Alleged Copyright Infringement; Experts Foresee ‘Tectonic’ Impact on Litigation
Disney and Universal sued AI firm Midjourney in Los Angeles federal court on Wednesday, alleging that it violated the Copyright Act. Disney and Universal are represented by Jenner & Block. A federal lawsuit filed by The Walt Disney Co. and Universal City...
The Broke Professional’s Guide to Thrifting: 18 Tips to Snag Affordable Style
For young lawyers on a budget, thrifting is the best bet for scoring a quality wardrobe — if you know what you're doing. The post The Broke Professional’s Guide to Thrifting: 18 Tips to Snag Affordable Style appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Keker Recommits to Diversity Fellowships, Deepening Opposition to Trump Administration Aims
“Our Diversity Scholarship program is lawful, anti-discriminatory, and aligned with our core values and professional ethics, said Keker van Nest managing partner Laurie Carr Mims, who's previously spoken out against the president's assault on law firms. “Our...
Reduced Railroad Injury Verdict Still Remains Among the Highest for St. Louis, Prevailing Attorney Says
The court denied the Kansas City Southern Railway Company's attempts to enact attorney-client privilege between its counsel and one of its employees who witnessed the accident at the center of the underlying negligence suit in Cole v. The Kansas City Southern Railway...
Despite Modest Headcount Growth Overall, DC Remains a Priority Market for These Firms
Homegrown law firms in Washington, D.C., continued to have the largest attorney presence in the market, though five of the 10 largest firms by head count are national firms. Homegrown law firms in Washington, D.C., continued to have the largest attorney presence...
CA Supreme Court OKs Limited Licenses for Some Who Failed February 2025 Bar Exam
In the wake of the February exam meltdown, the justices threw a professional lifeline to applicants who failed or withdrew from the test. But not everyone will benefit. California's Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to provisionally license only a subset of...
CFPB’s Enforcement Chief Quits, Saying Agency Has ‘No Intention to Enforce the Law’
Acting CFPB Enforcement Director Cara Petersen told staff she could no longer stay under an administration that “has no intention to enforce the law in any meaningful way. Acting CFPB Enforcement Director Cara Petersen told staff she could no longer stay under...
So Long And Thanks For All The DEI — See Also
Kirkland Boots Their DEI Staff: Surprise surprise, everyone. If It Looks Like An Arrest And Smells Like An Arrest: Call it something else! Then the Marines can do whatever they want! Elon Musk Still Blames Collusion For Advertisers Wanting Nothing To Do With Twitter:...
‘Why Removal Exists’?: Second Circuit Hears Trump Arguments to Send Litigation Over State Criminal Conviction to Federal Court
This is Trump's third attempt to move the state case to federal court. The matter is being litigated by Sullivan & Cromwell. Trump's former criminal defense attorneys, Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, now hold high-ranking positions in the Department of...
Fired FTC Commissioner ‘Formally Resigns,’ Must Reclaim Standing for Relief
Counsel for former FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya must file supplemental briefs addressing whether he has standing to challenge President Donald Trump's firing decision now that Bedoya filed a notice of resignation. Counsel for former FTC Commissioner Alvaro...
Airline CEO Tapped to Lead FAA Dodges Confirmation-Hearing Questions on Whether He’d Reduce In-Flight Training for New Pilots
Bryan Bedford's hearing ran three hours and often circled back to whether he would scale back the 1,500-hour rule adopted after a 2009 crash killed 49 people. Bryan Bedford's hearing ran three hours and often circled back to whether he would scale back the...
An Arrest By Any Other Name Would Smell As Much A Violation Of The Posse Comitatus Act
(Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)Another milemarker on the George Orwell expressway blurred past America’s window this morning while the country metaphorically looked down to text-and-drive. As Marines descended upon Los Angeles to join the National Guard units...
Lawyers Must Band Together In The Battle To Save The Rule Of Law
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Rights can’t just exist in dusty law books, recited in classrooms and promptly forgotten, or in tiny font in contracts most of us don’t read and can’t understand. And rights can’t be reserved just for...
The Biglaw Firms Making Sizable Gains In Gross Revenue
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by American Lawyer, in 2024, how many Biglaw firms in the Am Law 200 posted double-digit increases in gross revenue? Hint: The firms making the gains in gross revenue are...
Elon Musk Has Plan To Make X Profitable: The Secret Ingredient Is Trump Administration Threats!
After Elon Musk transformed Twitter into a racial slur generator and users fled en masse, advertisers understandably scaled back their ad spend. Apparently brands don’t like it when MAGAKing6969’s Great Replacement Theory post shows up next to a company’s “Speaking of...
Instead Of Wasting Millions On A Fake Display Of Military Strength In D.C., Trump Should Fund A Real One In Ukraine
It is one vainglorious outrage after another in this White House. If you write about some dumbfounding scandal in the morning, another is fairly likely to arise by the afternoon. That’s the idea, of course: President Trump is trying to wear everyone out, to overload...
French Tesla Owners Sue Car Company Because Elon Musk Is Dragging Their Reputation Through The Mud
(Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)There’s a point where every person who is a fan of Kanye West’s music has to come to terms with recognizing that dude’s a Nazi. For some it was when Alex Jones of all people had to tell him to chill out on the “Hitler had...
Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Former Biglaw Associate And Federal Prosecutor, Wins NJ Democratic Primary For Governor
Where does America stand when it comes to its political views? The results of yesterday’s primary for New Jersey governor may give us some insights. Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill — the only woman in the race for governor — blew away the crowded competition by leaps...
Fixing The Clerkship System
This week, thousands of clerkship hopefuls apply broadly for federal clerkships via the Online System for Clerkship Application and Review (OSCAR). Then, over a several-day period, judges extend interview offers, and students hop on planes or trains with as little as...
Fox Rothschild Bolsters C-Suite With Hires From BCLP, Armstrong Teasdale
Chief financial officer Amit Amin joined from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner while chief human resources officer Julie Paul arrived from Armstrong Teasdale. Chief financial officer Amit Amin joined from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner while chief human resources...
Why GCs That Fixate on Squeezing Rate Cuts Out of Law Firms Aren’t Going to Solve Their Cost Problems
“If you look at the foundations of the relationship and you actually build those foundations ... you're creating this virtuous circle where you increase the ratio of quality spend," said Laurie David-Henric, head of legal operations at Argenx. Corporate legal...
If Compensation Is an Open Book, Will More Workers Be Disgruntled About Their Earnings?
"There could be some employees who look at a posting for a job that appears to be what they are doing, and their reaction is, 'I'm not making that much. Why is this job being posted for a salary range of X to Y, and I'm below the lower end of that range?'" employment...
Jury Returns Guilty Verdict Against Weinstein at Retrial; Acquits on Second Charge
The jury said it was unable to reach a verdict on a third-degree rape charge amid allegations of hostility between panelists. A tense Manhattan jury on Wednesday returned a partial guilty verdict against Harvey Weinstein, but was dismissed early following...
Men Plead Not Guilty in NY Ransom, Spotlighting Risks of Crypto Wealth Without Regulation
“If there aren't the same level of laws, rules and regulations for crypto, it's harder to deter these kidnappings, said Renato Mariotti, a partner at Paul Hastings, whose service for the government included the prosecution of kidnapping cases. “If there aren't...
So Long And Thanks For All The Bonuses
Paul Weiss fancied itself clever when it offered Trump pro bono payola in exchange for dropping an illegal executive order. Instead, it keeps hemorrhaging senior lawyers with more departing to join the recent rainmaker spinoff and associates reportedly high on the new...
Justice Jackson Suggests Supreme Court Plays Favorites With Trump Administration
The Trump administration is winning frequently before the justices on applications for emergency relief from lower court losses, leading Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to vent frustration about "preferential treatment." The Trump administration is winning...
From Baltimore to 400 Miles Apart: How Two Litigators Tackled $800K Verdict Against UMass Boston
“George certainly feels vindicated, Patrick Jennings, partner at The Ment Law Group, said. “He spent the last 10 years trying to point out systemic flaws about how UMass Boston treats old non-tenured track faculty and no one at the university ever took the time to...
Quit Acting Like An Angsty Teenager To Build Your Book Of Business
(Image via Getty)We hit a major milestone in the Fretzin household this week. My only child, Andrew, graduated from high school. To say the road was smooth would be a complete lie. If you’ve listened to my BE THAT LAWYER podcast, you already know that Andrew is...
Kirkland Axes A Bunch Of DEI Staff, Because Of Course
Donald Trump began his second (and hopefully last) term by attacking Biglaw firms and the rule of law. Trump nominally used Biglaw’s commitment to DEI as a pretext to pursue his personal vendettas, even using the EEOC to further his goals. Nine yellow-bellied Biglaw...
From Tuscany With Law: Antonello Pierro’s Art of Cross-Border Real Estate
From Tuscany With Law: Antonello Pierro’s Art of Cross-Border Real Estate By Susan Cushing Americans have always had a love affair with Italy—its rolling hills, sun-drenched coastlines, Renaissance cities, and pasta served with a side of la dolce vita. But in recent...
Pfizer Scraps Bid for Depo-Provera Mass Tort Following Dismissal of Most Phila. Plaintiffs
While Pfizer said in its petition for mass tort designation that it expected many of the dismissed plaintiffs to refile their claims, that prediction has not come to fruition. Now, there appears to be only a single Depo-Provera lawsuit pending in the Philadelphia...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: What’s Next After SCOTUS Scraps LabCorp? Pfizer Hopes Federal Preemption Will Diminish Depo-Provera Cases
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: What’s Next After SCOTUS Scraps LabCorp? Pfizer Hopes Federal Preemption Will Diminish Depo-Provera Cases
Welcome to Law.com Class Actions: Critical Mass, a weekly briefing for class action and mass tort attorneys.This week: On June 5, the U.S. Supreme Court dumped the closely watched LabCorp case, but the decision could still impact class actions. In the...
Federal Judge May Reweigh Religious Vaccine Exemption Decision Following Shift in Appellate Guidance
In light of a recent federal circuit court ruling, a federal judge wants supplemental briefing on its decision to bar a defense witness from opining on stem cells and the COVID-19 vaccine. In light of a recent federal circuit court ruling, a federal judge wants...
Federal Judge May Reweigh Religious Vaccine Exemption Decision Following Shift in Appellate Guidance
In light of a recent federal circuit court ruling, a federal judge wants supplemental briefing on its decision to bar a defense witness from opining on stem cells and the COVID-19 vaccine. In light of a recent federal circuit court ruling, a federal judge wants...
From Invisible to Influential: A Quick Guide to Attorney Video Marketing
Kerry Barrett | The digital-first vetting process has become standard practice for clients choosing legal representation. The post From Invisible to Influential: A Quick Guide to Attorney Video Marketing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
Trump’s National Guard Stunt May Finally Give The Third Amendment Its Moment
(Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)Is it legal for Donald Trump to seize control of the National Guard to assist ICE over the objections of state government? Probably not. Despite what the current Supreme Court might say, the Tenth Amendment isn’t just for forced...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Start Leading, and the Title Will Work Itself Out,’ Says Michaela Poizner of Baker Donelson
"Be patient—and while you're waiting for that leadership seat to open, recognize that not all leadership comes with a title. People don't follow you because you have a title; you get a title because they follow you. Start leading, and the title will work itself...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Start Leading, and the Title Will Work Itself Out,’ Says Michaela Poizner of Baker Donelson
"Be patient—and while you're waiting for that leadership seat to open, recognize that not all leadership comes with a title. People don't follow you because you have a title; you get a title because they follow you. Start leading, and the title will work itself...
The Careers of Young Chinese Lawyers in America Are Unraveling. Where Should They Go From Here?
As U.S. law firms downsize or close offices in China, and as U.S. visa renewals are called into question, talented Chinese graduates of top U.S. law schools have seen their plans and dreams unravel. As U.S. law firms downsize or close offices in China, and as...
The Careers of Young Chinese Lawyers in America Are Unraveling. Where Should They Go From Here?
As U.S. law firms downsize or close offices in China, and as U.S. visa renewals are called into question, talented Chinese graduates of top U.S. law schools have seen their plans and dreams unravel. As U.S. law firms downsize or close offices in China, and as...
In Axing mRNA Contract, Trump Delivers Another Blow To US Biosecurity, Former Officials Say
The post In Axing mRNA Contract, Trump Delivers Another Blow To US Biosecurity, Former Officials Say appeared first on Above the Law.The post In Axing mRNA Contract, Trump Delivers Another Blow To US Biosecurity, Former Officials Say appeared first on Above the Law.
3 Takeaways From The Lex Machina 2025 Patent Report
For the fifth year in a row, it is time for this column to share some thoughts on the release of the Lex Machina Patent Report. As always, I highly recommend that readers register for the report and give it a read, as there may be more relevant information in the...
Axinn’s New Office In Rockefeller Center Promises To Be Collaborative Hub Designed To ‘Attract Top Talent’
With the push to bring attorneys back to the office more often in the wake of the pandemic, some law firms are making an effort to turn the office into an attractive venue. Firms are now experimenting with open floor plans in the hope of creating an atmosphere where...
Were Biglaw’s Pro Bono Payola Deals With Trump Vague On Purpose?
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It’s wise to be as vague as possible, which explains the firms’ lack of any effort to reduce whatever the arrangement is to writing. If you start negotiating with Trump, then you wind up identifying what he may...
Morning Docket: 06.11.25
* Kirkland cuts diversity leader and staff in ongoing cowardice campaign. [American Lawyer] * Elon Musk’s Twitter strategy remains “threatening to sue anyone who doesn’t give us money.” It’s been his play for a year now, but he’s getting a new assist from the FTC....
Labaton Keller Sucharow Installs Eric Belfi as Firm Chairman
Belfi has served as head of client development at Labaton. His election to firm chairman comes 19 years after he first joined the New York plaintiffs firm as a partner. His nearly two decades at the firm have seen him representing large pension funds and other...
Labaton Keller Sucharow Installs Eric Belfi as Firm Chairman
Belfi has served as head of client development at Labaton. His election to firm chairman comes 19 years after he first joined the New York plaintiffs firm as a partner. His nearly two decades at the firm have seen him representing large pension funds and other...
Eve Launches An AI Intake Specialist for Plaintiffs’ Law Firms
Eve, an AI platform for plaintiffs’ law firms, today announced the beta launch of its AI Intake Specialist, an AI-powered intake feature that the company says will transform how plaintiffs’ law firms capture and qualify potential clients. This news follows Eve’s...
Kirkland Cuts Inclusion Leader and DEI Staff
Former global inclusion director Joi Bourgeois was replaced by associate director of firmwide inclusion Grace Geronimo, say sources. Former global inclusion director Joi Bourgeois was replaced by associate director of firmwide inclusion Grace Geronimo, say...
Kirkland Cuts Inclusion Leader and DEI Staff
Former global inclusion director Joi Bourgeois was replaced by associate director of firmwide inclusion Grace Geronimo, say sources. Former global inclusion director Joi Bourgeois was replaced by associate director of firmwide inclusion Grace Geronimo, say...
Firm Names Hijacked in Wave of Industry Scams
Scammers have already misused the names of such firms as Latham & Watkins, Dechert, and DLA Piper, according to the U.K. Solicitors Regulation Authority. Scammers have already misused the names of such firms as Latham & Watkins, Dechert, and DLA Piper,...
Federal Circuit Lets Trump Administration Continue Global Tariffs, Pausing Trade Court Order
The Trump administration had asked the circuit to stay the U.S. Court of International Trade order while the case was on appeal, arguing that the ruling threatened to upend the president's ongoing talks with governments looking to reduce their tariff rates. A...
Federal Circuit Lets Trump Administration Continue Global Tariffs, Pausing Trade Court Order
The Trump administration had asked the circuit to stay the U.S. Court of International Trade order while the case was on appeal, arguing that the ruling threatened to upend the president's ongoing talks with governments looking to reduce their tariff rates. A...
Read the Letter: ABA Asks Bondi to Remove Block on Judicial Vetting, End ‘Deeply Disturbing’ Policy
"It is deeply disturbing that the Justice Department has decided to restrict access to judicial nominees without justification or basis," American Bar Association President William Bay wrote in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. "It is deeply...
Read the Letter: ABA Asks Bondi to Remove Block on Judicial Vetting, End ‘Deeply Disturbing’ Policy
"It is deeply disturbing that the Justice Department has decided to restrict access to judicial nominees without justification or basis," American Bar Association President William Bay wrote in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. The American Bar...
Software Rivals Tamp Down Antitrust Dispute in San Francisco Federal Court
Hogan Lovells, representing process-mining software provider Celonis, agreed to immediately withdraw its motion for a preliminary injunction under a joint stipulation where software company SAP agreed to certain restraints while the litigation continues. Hogan...
Legal Departments Show Growing AI Adoption But Implementation Challenges Remain, New Survey Finds
The post Legal Departments Show Growing AI Adoption But Implementation Challenges Remain, New Survey Finds appeared first on Above the Law.A new benchmarking study reveals that artificial intelligence adoption in corporate legal departments is gaining momentum, with...
Spotlight Is On Sullivan & Cromwell’s Questionable Ethics
Nine feckless Biglaw firms inked deals with President Donald Trump that netted the president a $940 million war chest of pro bono payola to spend on his political priorities, The deals meant the firms acquiesced to the president’s bullying rather than fight the...
Getty Sues AI Company For IP Infringement On Both Sides Of The Pond
If the average person were to go on Getty and take a bunch of their photos without paying, it would be a pretty clear case of IP infringement. How much changes if an AI program does the taking? Is it theft or training? Getty is taking Stability AI to court in the UK...
The Supreme Court Wasn’t Always The D.C. Institution It Is Today
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Where was the first location the U.S. Supreme Court met? Hint: The High Court has met in five different buildings, not counting the nearby homes and taverns they used in the 1800s when construction...
Hey, Third Amendment! Are You Ready For The Spotlight?! — See Also
How Much Longer Will The National Guard Sleep On The Floor?: And will hotels have to rely on the Third Amendment? Business Insider Draws Attention On Bob Giuffra: We know the pro bono payola was bad business, but was it an ethical misstep to boot? Scary Time To Be...
Patent Dispute Between Nike, New Balance Put on Pause, Judge Rules
"Under the circumstances—including the lack of evidence regarding harm that Nike will suffer, the brevity of the stay, and New Balance's commitment to continue collecting discovery from its foreign manufacturers—Nike has not 'show[n] undue prejudice separate from the...
Prevailing Boston-Area Attorneys Earn $300K in Employment Retaliation Case
The court's largest deductions were $2,000 for expenses the plaintiffs billed for that were not covered by standards outlined in 28 U.S.C. §§ 1821 and 1920 and over $1,330 docked for fee-petition work based on precedent from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First...
‘The Stakes Could Not Be Higher’: SCOTUS to Consider Roundup Petition This Month
On Monday, Monsanto waived a 14-day waiting period to distribute a Roundup case for the U.S. Supreme Court's June 26 conference. On Monday, Monsanto waived a 14-day waiting period to distribute a Roundup case for the U.S. Supreme Court's June 26...
This Canadian Law Firm Is Wearing Its Branding on Its Sleeve
The firm is the first in Canada to have its name on the jersey of a professional sports team. The Vancouver Whitecaps played Mexico City’s Cruz Azul in the recent 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup final, sporting for the first time Canadian law firm Borden Ladner...
US Judge Denies Injunctive Relief in Case Alleging Unlawful Board Firings on Corporation for Public Broadcasting
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting plaintiffs "failed to carry their burden of establishing a likelihood of irreparable harm," U.S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss wrote in an order denying a preliminary injunction motion in a case challenging President Donald...
Dropbox Case Is Stayed as Clearway Litigation Takes Over as Main Constitutional Challenge to Delaware Corporate Law
Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will has agreed to send questions related to the constitutionality of recent changes to Delaware's corporate law to the state's Supreme Court. She did so in a case in which attorneys from Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann, Equity...
After Pause, DOJ Resumes Enforcement of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Centering US Interests
Investigations and prosecutions of foreign bribery will now focus on bribery that undercuts U.S. companies and key industries, such as intelligence and defense, officials said. The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday said it would resume prosecutions of...
Former Virgin Galactic GC Joins ‘Blank Check’ Company on Prowl for Acquisition
Michelle Kley most recently was legal chief at Volta, a developer of EV charging stations. That market is developing more slowly than forecast, which caused the business to ring up losses before the oil company Shell bought it last year for $169...
New York Legislature Passes Bill That Would Set Curbs on Lawsuit Lending Industry
If signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul, the legislation would set a 25% cap on the financing company's gross recovery from a lawsuit, and New York would join states such as Montana, Indiana, Louisiana, West Virginia and Arkansas in capping interest rates. If...
$6.2M for Female Attorney Who Sued Law Firm Over Compensation
At trial, the jury found the female plaintiff had good faith to file her discrimination claim, which alleged that she handled managerial duties for the firm but was paid less than male colleagues with less experience and that Napoli went back on a promise to promote...
AI Timekeeping Platform Laurel Raises $100M In Series C Round
Just four months ago in an article here, I caught up with founder and CEO Ryan Alshak for an update on Laurel, the company that provides automated time capture and analytics for law firms and other professional services firms. I first met Alshak in 2017, when his then...
Divided Over Damages: Courts Split On Whether Failure to Mark Precludes All, or Only Some, Pre-Suit Damages
Only a few district courts have addressed the failure to mark in recent years — but they've reached directly opposing conclusions. This article analyzes the conflicting authorities and their reasoning, and it provides guidance to litigants on best practices given the...
Legal Communications Firm Limelight Names Amy Hanan, Former LRN CMO, As Chief Growth Officer
Limelight, a communications and marketing agency serving law firms, legal technology companies, and other professional services and B2B companies, has hired Amy Hanan as its chief growth officer, where she will be responsible for leading the agency’s digital and...
Law Firms Continue to Lag Legal Departments in AI Adoption
A new report finds that in-house attorneys are more likely than law firm counterparts to use AI tools in their legal work, even as law firms' resistance to AI tools may cost them business. Firms continue to lag well behind in-house teams in AI adoption,...
Shareholder Proposals Plunge, Especially for Environmental and Social Topics
The political climate has shifted away from rewarding companies that try to solve the world's ills to rewarding those that double down on their profit-making mission. The political climate has shifted away from rewarding companies that try to solve the world's...
Law.com Readies June 16 Launch of Major Redesign Focused on Content Integration, Modernized UI and Global Perspective
Law.com is set to unveil a comprehensive redesign on June 16 that significantly restructures how legal professionals access and navigate the platform’s extensive collection of legal news and resources. Most notably, the site is moving away from a somewhat siloed...
You Hired a Rainmaker: Now What? Create an Integration Plan
Jay Harrington | A successful integration strategy looks like a business development campaign. Law firms that get it right do these four things well. The post You Hired a Rainmaker: Now What? Create an Integration Plan appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law...
A Closer Look at Goodwin’s Disclosures to the EEOC
Goodwin's response to the EEOC included about 150 pages of spreadsheets showing a detailed breakdown of various summer associate data. Goodwin's response to the EEOC included about 150 pages of spreadsheets showing a detailed breakdown of various summer...
After Goodwin Makes Mass Disclosure to EEOC, Observers Scrutinize Firm Approach
Goodwin's response could impact other firms' discussions with the EEOC about what data they supply, noted one employment law expert. Goodwin's response could impact other firms' discussions with the EEOC about what data they supply, noted one employment law...
Landmark Ruling on Online Arbitration Agreements Sows Divide Between Pa.’s State and Federal Courts
While Pennsylvania's state courts have been following the Superior Court's holding in Chilutti, its federal courts have opted not to apply the ruling. The split hints at scrutiny the ruling may face as it heads to review before the Pennsylvania Supreme...
Feds Bust Russian Executive in $530M Crypto-Driven Sanctions Evasion Scheme
Iurii Gugnin conducted web searches that confirmed his awareness that he was breaking the law, including a search for “what are the best ways to find out if you're being investigated and what can someone do when they think they might be under investigation," according...
‘Illegal Takeover’?: California Governor, AG Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its "illegal takeover" of the California National Guard to quash protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles. California Gov. Gavin...
California High Court Asked to OK More February Bar Exam Aid as Pass Rate Approaches Record High
The state bar wants to impute test scores for a small group of people who failed the February bar exam. If the high court says yes, approximately 79 more people will pass. The state bar wants to impute test scores for a small group of people who failed the...
‘Pure Farce’: As Client Is Returned to the United States, Quinn Emanuel Lawyers Blast Administration’s ‘Compliance’ With Court Order
"Though Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia is, at long last, back in the United States following his illegal removal, to characterize the Government as having 'complied with the Court's order' is pure farce," Andrew J. Rossman of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan...
Pam Bondi’s Brother Decimated In D.C. Bar Race
If you’re considering running for president of the bar association, it behooves you not to be related to the head of Donald Trump’s personal law firm. When Paul Hastings partner Brad Bondi announced his run for D.C. bar president, we already knew where this was going....
Ted Cruz Wants To Replace Pride Month With A Supreme Court Low Point
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Led by Senator Ted Cruz, a bevy of GOP Senators have submitted a resolution to commemorate which Supreme Court decision in the month of June? Hint: Though the resolution nominally uses June to mark the...
Another One Bites The Salaried Partner Tier — See Also
Times Are Changing At Debevoise: If there’s a partner on your case, make sure to clarify which kind they are. Paul Weiss Is Bleeding Talent Over Kneeling To Trump: Dunn Isaacson Rhee is making the most of it! Low Approval Runs In The Family: Brad Bondi loses D.C. race...
Could Depo-Provera Cases Dwindle Due to Federal Preemption?
Pfizer is gearing up for a federal preemption defense, its first fight designed to wipe out more than 400 lawsuits over injectable birth control Depo-Provera. Pfizer is gearing up for a federal preemption defense, its first fight designed to wipe out more than...
Ivy League Schools Sign Amicus Brief In Support Of Harvard’s Fight Against Trump Federal Funding Cuts
Gutting funding that could be used for academic research at Harvard and other Ivy League universities will likely have disastrous trickle-down effects on the quality and content of research that will be pursued and published. Put differently, this may just be what it...
US Judge Defers Ruling on $450M Attorney Fees Motion in ‘House v. NCAA’ Settlement
"The Court will resolve Plaintiffs' motion for attorneys' fees and costs ... in a separate order," U.S. District Senior Judge Claudia Wilken of the Northern District of California wrote in an opinion giving final approval to a $2.576 billion settlement agreement...
SEC Chair Proposes ‘Innovation Exemption’ to Support DeFi Development
Decentralized finance, or DeFi, platforms use blockchain technology to provide user-to-user financial services without going through intermediaries like banks or brokers. Self-custody of assets such as cryptocurrency is “a foundational American value," Paul Atkins...
Supreme Court Will Weigh IQ Tests in Death Penalty Challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Alabama's appeal to reinstate a death sentence that was set aside due to the defendant's intellectual disability. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Alabama's appeal to reinstate a death sentence that was set aside due to the...
Ketanji Brown Jackson Has Been Training To Land A Knockout Punch
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I take boxing lessons. And I think that helps you to really get out any frustrations. — Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, in comments noted by the ABA Journal, concerning how the Supreme Court’s most junior...