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Judge Pushed To Retire Over Halloween Showmanship

Judge Pushed To Retire Over Halloween Showmanship

Halloween, much like MLK Day, has reached the special status of being a holiday you know someone is going to get fired over because they committed a little too hard to the bit. The usual “go collect your belongings” scenario involves people who decide to dress up in...

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How McDermott Is Evaluating Outside Investment

How McDermott Is Evaluating Outside Investment

Ira Coleman and McDermott made waves last week when it was reported that the firm was exploring outside investment. Here's what's really happening.       Ira Coleman and McDermott made waves last week when it was reported that the firm was exploring outside...

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Associates Get A Kool Special Thanksgiving Bonus

Associates Get A Kool Special Thanksgiving Bonus

Break out the stretchy pants and gratitude journals, because McKool Smith, the Texas-based complex trial firm that’s been handing out money to associates hand over fist for years, just dropped a little holiday surprise on its attorneys: special Thanksgiving bonuses,...

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Bonus News Drops As Firm Engages In Merger Talks

Bonus News Drops As Firm Engages In Merger Talks

Cadwalader hasn’t enjoyed the smoothest 2025. Key partners defected, the firm announced a snap leadership shakeup, and finally admitted they’re looking for a merger proposal with Alston & Bird. And that “Trump administration capitulation” story didn’t help. But,...

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Morning Docket: 11.19.25

Morning Docket: 11.19.25

* Meta survives social media antitrust action because TikTok exists. Which it doesn’t legally, but the administration has refused to comply with the law so… good news for Meta. [New York Times] * Court orders former couple to bid for custody of dog. If that doesn’t...

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Three Binders Every Litigator Needs

Trial binders aren’t going anywhere — nor should they. Sam Davidoff describes three binders he's found incredibly useful in his practice. The post Three Binders Every Litigator Needs appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Trial binders...

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Bonus Season Has Begun! — See Also

Bonus Season Has Begun! — See Also

Cravath Is Spreading Some Holiday Cheer!: Nothing brightens the spirit like some green! And They Aren’t The Only Ones!: McKool Smith, Paul Hastings and Cadwalader line their associates’ pockets with cash! A Disbarment Long Fought For: The profession wishes you adieu,...

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Parental Leave 101 For Managers

Ed. note: This article is part of Parental Leave & The Legal Profession, a special series for Above the Law that explores the realities of parental leave and return-to-work in law firms. From planning leave to reintegration, from the role of managers to the mental...

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The Best Law Schools For Family Law (2025)

The Best Law Schools For Family Law (2025)

Family law programs play a crucial role in law school, giving students the knowledge and practical skills they need to guide clients through some of the most high-stakes issues they’ll ever face — marriage, divorce, family planning, custody, personal safety, and...

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Cravath’s Unusual Lease Condition

Cravath’s Unusual Lease Condition

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! In the 80s when Cravath moved from Wall Street to One Worldwide Plaza, the lease required the developer to buy — and demolish — what nearby business? Hint: The firm leased the space in exchange for a 7...

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Live from GCC East with EJ Evans

Live from GCC East with EJ Evans

EJ Evans joins Legal Speak co-host Patrick Smith during the General Counsel Conference East in New York.       EJ Evans joins Legal Speak co-host Patrick Smith during the General Counsel Conference East in New York.       

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Live from GCC East with Shelby Boyd

Live from GCC East with Shelby Boyd

Shelby Boyd joins Legal Speak co-host Patrick Smith during the General Counsel Conference East in New York.       Shelby Boyd joins Legal Speak co-host Patrick Smith during the General Counsel Conference East in New York.       

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Another Day, Another Merger — See Also

Another Day, Another Merger — See Also

Ashurst Merges With Perkins Coie: Together they have $2.58B in gross revenue! Relating To A Kardashian: Failing the bar sucks. More bar prep doesn’t make it any better. There Goes Another Benchslap!: Judge Fitzpatrick orders the DOJ to turn over everything. Harvey...

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Lindsey Halligan’s Math Ain’t Mathin’

Lindsey Halligan’s Math Ain’t Mathin’

On Friday afternoon, cosplay US Attorney Lindsey Halligan defended her A-plus prosecuting chops. “There are no missing minutes, contrary to the suggestion raised by the court,” she huffed, insisting that there was definitely no gap in the record of her presentation to...

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5 Fast Wins Legal Tech Delivers

5 Fast Wins Legal Tech Delivers

Law firms that embrace professional business platforms like 8am are reclaiming time, reducing risk, and delivering standout client experiences. Our friends at 8am have recently created this list of the benefits modern solutions can bring to your firm. Sign up today...

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Harvey Crosses The Pond To UK Law Schools

Harvey Crosses The Pond To UK Law Schools

Where do you go once you successfully infiltrate the T14? Wherever you want to! After establishing themselves as the go-to AI program for law school classrooms, Harvey is setting up shop in law schools around the UK. Based on their placement, they’re off to a very...

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15 Years Of Above The Law

15 Years Of Above The Law

(Photo via Getty Images)Fifteen years ago this week, David Lat, who then ran Above the Law, asked me, a veteran big-firm partner who had recently gone in-house, if I’d write a column for this online publication. I agreed. This link to my first column shows how I...

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‘Last-Minute Strategy’ Lands $6M Win Against Blue Cross

‘Last-Minute Strategy’ Lands $6M Win Against Blue Cross

"We really can hold Blue Cross Blue Shield to account for failing to pay for so many bills over many years," Raoul Cantero of White & Case, counsel for the plaintiff, said.       "We really can hold Blue Cross Blue Shield to account for failing to pay for so many...

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Capitalizing On The Dead — See Also

Capitalizing On The Dead — See Also

Lawyers Try To Get Away With Serving Motions To A Deceased Lawyer: Thankfully, the judge stepped in. Judge Orders Handover Of Over 20 Million Private ChatGPT Conversations: Judge Wang thinks anonymization will fix the problem. Big if. Rainmaker Reflects On Windsor:...

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ABA Considers Repeal of Diversity Standard

ABA Considers Repeal of Diversity Standard

A proposal to repeal the ABA's Standard 206, which governs diversity and inclusion in law schools, has been sent back to committee for further discussion.       A proposal to repeal the ABA's Standard 206, which governs diversity and inclusion in law schools, has been...

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Everyone’s Law School Journey Is Unique

Everyone’s Law School Journey Is Unique

In this episode, I chat with Victoria Inoyo, director of advising at Juris Education. Dive into the world of law school applications with insights on choosing the right path, weighing the cost, and finding a career that fits you. Victoria shares personal experiences,...

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BBC Tells Trump To Sod Off … Politely

BBC Tells Trump To Sod Off … Politely

Britain’s national broadcaster will not be cutting a check to America’s president, thankyouverymuch. Auntie Beeb has closed the cupboard and will not be doling out biscuits to the naughty tyke in chief. After reading his lawyer’s bumptious demand letter that it fork...

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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “A Senators-Only Right to Sue in Shutdown Deal; In their legislation...

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Keep Cool And CLE On: Handling Hiccups Like A Pro

Keep Cool And CLE On: Handling Hiccups Like A Pro

Getty ImagesEd. note: Latest in a series. Read the prior installment here. As we continue our journey through “Lights, Camera, CLE: Making Your Presentation a Blockbuster,” we’ve covered the essentials of preparing for a successful CLE presentation and engaging your...

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Ashurst Nears Long-Awaited US Merger Deal

Ashurst Nears Long-Awaited US Merger Deal

Seattle-founded Perkins Coie is also in merger talks, according to four sources familiar with the firm.       Seattle-founded Perkins Coie is also in merger talks, according to four sources familiar with the firm.       

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Intellectual Property In “The Subcontinent”

The word “subcontinent” refers to a large landmass separated from Asia by some exceptionally large mountains to the North (the Himalayas) and by oceans on the other three sides of that landmass. The largest country within the subcontinent is India. It also includes...

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