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Meta Asks New Mexico Judge to Award No More Than $1.53B in Civil Penalties
The damages figure posited in Meta's brief was nearly $2 billion less than the maximum that had been suggested by its attorneys at a hearing. The brief was filed with Judge Francis Mathew, who is calculating penalties under New Mexico law after the Cambridge Analytica...
Nobel Prize Winner Roasts Trump — See Also
After The Cornell 7, It’s Time To Hold Bystanders And Enablers Accountable: Accountability can’t begin and end with the perpetrator(s). No Nobel Peace Prize For Trump: Instead, it went to a human rights lawyer, who made sure to crack a joke about Trump when she heard...
Pa. Supreme Court Rejects Petition to Extend Stay on Regulating Games of Skill
A bipartisan group of state legislators requested an additional 120 days before the ruling would go into effect on Oct. 14, seeking additional time to advance legislation regulating the newly-defined gambling devices. A bipartisan group of state legislators...
Tennessee Supreme Court Expands Bar Exam Eligibility
The Tennessee Supreme Court has expanded bar eligibility by creating a pathway for additional law school accreditors reducing the state's reliance on ABA accreditation. The Tennessee Supreme Court has expanded bar eligibility by creating a pathway for additional...
Cybersecurity Experts To Hospital Leaders: Think Beyond Traditional Disaster-Recovery Planning
The post Cybersecurity Experts To Hospital Leaders: Think Beyond Traditional Disaster-Recovery Planning appeared first on Above the Law.As healthcare organizations increasingly lean on connected technology, hospital leaders need to think beyond traditional...
The Prosecution That Defined An Era — And A Genre
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Over eight years as a Los Angeles deputy district attorney, Vincent Bugliosi won 105 of his 106 felony jury trials, including all 21 of his murder cases. But one prosecution made him famous, a case...
Biglaw Firm Will Pay Associates To Be Bad At AI For A While (100 Hours, To Be Precise)
There’s a chasm between understanding how to ask the free version of ChatGPT to punch up your emails and building a useful AI workflow. A couple weeks ago, I went to a conference with a panel titled “The Attorney’s Guide to AI” that was supposed to open lawyers’ eyes...
The Money Mistakes High-Earning Lawyers Don’t See Coming
Getty ImagesIn a recent conversation with Niraj Chhabra, managing director of SideBar Advisors, I explored a problem that surprises a lot of successful attorneys: earning a high income is not the same thing as building real wealth. What Niraj brought to the...
Human Rights Lawyer Wins Nobel Peace Prize, Offers Trump A Consolation Roast
Donald Trump wanted a Nobel Peace Prize. Instead, the honor went to a lawyer who has spent decades defending international law. Naturally, he’s taking the loss as well as could be expected. As reported by NBC News, South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay won the...
Legal Challenge Could Derail Trump Administration’s Livestreamed Firing-Squad Execution Plans
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It frankly might outlast the current administration, and who knows if the next one will have the same penchant for executions. — Eugene R. Fidell, a visiting lecturer at Yale Law School who specializes in...
Sometimes Informal Settlement Conferences Are Better Than Mediations
Mediation is one of the most useful tools lawyers have for resolving disputes before trial. In many matters, bringing in a neutral can help parties evaluate their positions more realistically and break through an impasse that counsel cannot overcome themselves....
Arthur Chapman Welcomes Attorney Alexis M. Zimmer
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. welcomed Alexis M. Zimmer to our firm. Alexis is an associate in the Construction Practice Group. After earning her J.D., Alexis clerked for the Honorable Judge Nelson Peralta in Hennepin County,...
Miller Johnson Launches Government Solutions Practice
DETROIT, MI—Miller Johnson announced the launch of its Government Solutions practice, designed to help Michigan businesses navigate state and local government matters affecting their operations, investments and growth. The practice will be led by longtime Michigan...
Littler Adds Special Counsel Cayla Witty in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV—Littler has continued the strategic expansion of its Las Vegas office with the addition of Cayla Witty as special counsel. Her arrival follows the recent addition of Shareholder Suzanne Martin and reflects the firm’s continued investment in Nevada. With...
Coffey Modica Launches Military Veterans Disability Benefits Practice Group
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL—Coffey Modica LLP announced the launch of its new Veterans Disability Benefits Practice group. The firm, which typically leads and manages major corporate defense strategies, was encouraged to extend its legal advocacy to America’s great veteran...
WSHC+B Partner Edward G. Guedes Elected President of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers for 2027
MIAMI, FL—Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman (WSHC+B) Partner Edward G. Guedes, Chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group, was elected President of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers for the 2027 calendar year. The Academy is an invitation-only national...
Patterson + Sheridan Adds Of Counsel, Two Associates, Law Clerk and Technical Advisor
HOUSTON, TX— Patterson + Sheridan welcomed of counsel Robert Newman, lateral associate Eric Abada, first-year associate Will Corey, law clerk Mina Giurguis and technical advisor Brian Funk to the firm. Newman holds more than two decades of experience working in...
Venable Foundation Awards More Than $1M to 128 Nonprofits in Its Second Round of 2026 Giving
WASHINGTON, DC—In its second round of gifting this year, the Venable Foundation announced that it has granted $1,175,000 to 128 nonprofits across the United States to support operations, programming and other community-focused initiatives. The grants include $470,000...
Legal Leaders Have Spent Years Building Mentorship Programs. The Data Suggests That Isn’t Enough
Drawing on data and insights from 60 Women, Influence & Power in Law sessions, the findings show that sponsorship, matter allocation and measurable career progression are becoming increasingly critical to retaining and advancing legal talent. Drawing on data...
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. “Replacing Alito on the court? It’s if, not when; Democrats could choose...
Announcing the 2026 New England Legal Awards Winners
These awards recognize those who have made significant contributions to the legal industry and to the New England region. These awards recognize those who have made significant contributions to the legal industry and to the New England region.
Litigation Trends to Watch: Claims Strike at Netflix Surveillance, AI-Driven Menu Prices and Ride-Share Fraud
Netflix is accused of designing features to hook minors and exploit their data. Netflix is accused of designing features to hook minors and exploit their data.
New England Social Impact Winner: Madeleine Rodriguez, Foley Hoag
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Banking and Finance Attorney of the Year: Sean Thornton, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Legal Awards 2026: Q&As With Litigation Departments of the Year Winners
Law.com is proud to recognize these finalists for our 2026 Litigation Departments of the Year awards. Law.com is proud to recognize these finalists for our 2026 Litigation Departments of the Year awards.
New York’s Pied-a-Terre Tax: A Plain-Language Guide for Property Owners and Their Advisers
In the state and local tax (SALT) industry, New York City’s recent pied-a-terre tax has dominated the news. Like many people, I had never heard the phrase “pied-a-terre” or intuitively known what it means. The French phrase essentially translates to “foot on the...
Donald Trump Has Declared All Of You Still Calling It ‘Artificial Intelligence’ Enemies Of The State
He gave you fair warning! Last week, Donald Trump signed a sweeping agreement with big tech leaders to change the name of artificial intelligence — a term that dates back to the 1950s — with his new proposal “super intelligence.” And in a super intelligent move, the...
‘Enablers Will Endlessly Protect Institutions’: The Cornell 7 Case And The Crime Of Looking Away
Most of the coverage of the Cornell 7 has, understandably, focused on the seven. Jane Doe’s civil lawsuit, filed last month, alleges that seven members of Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity drugged her and sexually assaulted her for hours at the frat house in October 2024....
From Biglaw To TV Judge
Rachel Juarez, one of the judges on the syndicated court show Hot Bench, joins me to trace her path from Quinn Emanuel to a solo family law practice to national television, and to explain what it actually takes to run an unscripted courtroom show, including the...
Legal AI Maturity Isn’t About Adoption — It’s About Business Impact
Legal leaders should be asking themselves if AI is making legal a more effective business partner. The legal teams pulling ahead aren't necessarily those deploying the most AI. They're the ones using it to remove friction across the business in ways everyone can...
New England Most Promising Newcomer of the Year: Amanda Cirella, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Outstanding Officiators of the Year: Robert Holzberg, Pullman & Comley
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England M&A Attorney of the Year: Andrew Bonnes, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Legal Innovators & Disrupters Winner: Peter Dreyer, Silver Golub & Teitell
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Legal Awards 2026: Q&As With Rising Stars
Law.com is proud to recognize our 2026 Rising Stars. Law.com is proud to recognize our 2026 Rising Stars.
What ‘The Walking Dead’ Taught Me About Business Development
A few years ago, I walked in on my son watching “The Walking Dead.” He was old enough that I wasn’t upset about it, but I remember looking at the television and thinking, “Seriously? This is what you’re watching?” There were zombies eating people, flesh being ripped...
How I Made Law Firm Leadership: ‘Leadership Has to Be Personal and Responsive,’ Says Skyler Stuckey of Gray Reed
"Real leadership opportunity comes from having a deep understanding of the firm you hope to lead—its history, ideals, and most importantly, its people. Leadership doesn't exist in a vacuum; it has to be personal and responsive to be effective. Without those qualities,...
New England White Collar/Corporate Compliance Department of the Year: Wiggin and Dana
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Products Liability/Mass Torts Department of the Year: DLA Piper
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
Intellectual Property Attorney of the Year: Heather Repicky, Barnes & Thornburg
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England IP Attorney of the Year: Heather Repicky, Barnes & Thornburg
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
Federal Court Says Flock ALPR Database Searches Require A Warrant
On one hand, it’s great to see a ruling like this. On the other hand, it’s not going to set any precedent, not even in its own jurisdiction. But it does push this conversation forward, judicially speaking, which means other cases reliant on ALPR tech have some new...
New England Intellectual Property Department of the Year: Day Pitney
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
In-House Impact: In-House Departments of the Year: Rocket Software Legal Department
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Probate Department of the Year: Wiggin and Dana
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Labor & Employment Department of the Year: Pullman & Comley
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Insurance Department of the Year: Wiggin and Dana
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
In-House Impact: Individual Winner: Christine Panetta, TowerPoint
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Class Actions Department of the Year: Silver Golub & Teitell
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Appellate Litigation Department of the Year: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Arbitration/Mediation Services Department of the Year: Pullman & Comley
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England General Litigation Department of the Year: Hurwitz Sagarin & Slossberg
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
Morning Docket: 10.09.26
* DOJ seeking to indict Cassidy Hutchinson for testifying to the January 6 Committee about the insurrection. Grand jury testimony is supposed to be secret, but it’s the Trump administration so spectacle outweighs. [NBC News] * OpenAI and Anthropic argue that open...
Live from RelFest with Jessica Tseng Hasen
Legal Speak, recorded live, from RelFest Chicago 2026 in Chicago. Legal Speak, recorded live, from RelFest Chicago 2026 in Chicago.
Using Tech to Bolster Client Communications and Relationships
Jim Calloway's tips for using client portals, automated scheduling tools and video to enhance your law firm's client communications. The post Using Tech to Bolster Client Communications and Relationships appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
New England Best Mentor: Stacie Collier, Nixon Peabody
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
‘Start Voting Like a Republican’: Ohio Justices Reflect on Midwest’s Changing Political Landscape
"I think the legislature did a disservice to the judiciary, the institution of the judiciary in this state, as well as the voters in this state," former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor said about adding political affiliations to judicial candidates...
New England Partner of the Year: Kelly Scott, Pullman & Comley
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Family Law Department of the Year: Pullman & Comley
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Construction Department of the Year: Robinson+Cole
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
Law Firms Collect About 82 Cents on the Dollar — The Rest Is An Architecture Problem
The gap between what a firm bills and what it collects is not a collections failure. It is a design flaw in how the whole revenue cycle is wired, and clients armed with AI are now exploiting it faster than firms can respond. The gap between what a firm bills and...
New England Regional Managing Partner of the Year: Matthew Goulding, Freshfields
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Real Estate Lawyer of the Year: Deirdre Robinson, Robinson+Cole
The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8. The New England Legal Awards honored attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony Oct. 8.
New England Legal Awards 2026: Attorney of the Year, Law Firm of the Year Winners Announced
This year's New England Legal Awards were held at the Westin Copley Place in Boston on October 8. More than 200 New England attorneys attended the event to celebrate the best of the region's legal profession. This year's New England Legal Awards were held at the...
Starnes Davis Florie LLP Welcomed Tripp Hoblitzell to the Firm
BIRMINGHAM, AL—Starnes Davis Florie LLP is pleased to announce that Tripp Hoblitzell has joined the firm’s Birmingham office. Tripp will focus his practice on civil litigation in labor and employment, commercial litigation, and NCAA compliance. The post Starnes Davis...
Starnes Davis Florie LLP Welcomed Harry Thomas to the Firm
NASHVILLE, TN—Starnes Davis Florie LLP announced the addition of Harry Thomas to the firm’s Nashville office. Harry’s practice focuses on professional liability and medical malpractice defense for doctors, nurses, and hospitals. The post Starnes Davis Florie LLP...
Starnes Davis Florie LLP Welcomed Hall Billings to the Firm
BIRMINGHAM, AL—Starnes Davis Florie LLP announced that Hall Billings has joined the firm’s Birmingham office. Hall will devote his practice to civil litigation, with a primary focus on representing healthcare providers. The post Starnes Davis Florie LLP Welcomed Hall...
Starnes Davis Florie LLP Welcomed William Rhyne to the Firm
BIRMINGHAM, AL—Starnes Davis Florie LLP announced that William Rhyne has joined the firm’s Birmingham office. William focuses on complex litigation at the trial and appellate levels. He clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the U.S. District...
He Dressed Like Davy Crocket And Won Like Perry Mason
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Who is the Wyoming trial lawyer, instantly recognizable in the fringed buckskin jacket he seemingly never took off, who over the course of his six-decade legal career claimed a record few can match: he...
The World’s Richest Law Firm Has Decided Money Isn’t Everything — See Also
Kirkland & Ellis Is Done Sharing Its Revenue With The Media: Turns out $10 billion is right where the numbers stop providing ‘meaningful value.’ Biglaw Wants Lawyers Who Know How To Use AI: But some law schools are outright banning it. This could turn into a...
Pa. Supreme Court Accepts Review of Opioid Public Nuisance Claims
The City of Philadelphia claimed CVS, Albertsons and Acme perpetuated a local public health and safety emergency. The pharmacies objected to the claims, arguing they were individual injuries not constituting widespread harm. The City of Philadelphia claimed CVS,...
The Worst Of Us
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Law Firm Disrupted: Merger Denials Follow a Predictable ‘Playbook’
"We are not in merger conversations, but we are always evaluating strategic opportunities to best serve our clients" is a typical statement before a firm announces a merger. "We are not in merger conversations, but we are always evaluating strategic...
‘100% Agave,’ ‘Handcrafted’ Tequila Label Claims Cleared to Proceed, Judge Says
A federal judge in Chicago allowed consumers' marketing claims to proceed over "100% agave" and "handcrafted" labels on three 818 tequila products. A federal judge in Chicago allowed consumers' marketing claims to proceed over "100% agave" and "handcrafted"...
Contracts Are Becoming Infrastructure For AI Agents
Most companies still treat contracts as records. They negotiate the agreement, sign it, store it, and return to it when someone has a question, a renewal approaches, or a dispute arises. The contract governs the relationship, but much of the business operates without...
Your Law School’s AI Training Could Make Or Break Your Biglaw Prospects
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Associates from one school consistently arrive ready to work confidently in an AI-enabled environment. Associates from another need months to ramp-up. The firm will notice, and its recruiting will follow. —...
Trump Appointee Signals Trump’s Press Ban Is Toast, Thanks Mostly To Trump
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly (a Trump appointee, a fact the president himself has been lamenting since the beginning) looks ready to keep his order blocking Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico in place for the long haul. As reported by Politico, at a hearing...
Juror Strike Based on ‘Broken English’ Leads to New Trial, Third Department Says
The Appellate Division, Third Department found that the record in a criminal case did not support a prosecutor's claim that a prospective juror of color had "broken English." AD3 says the trial court failed to adequately assess whether the explanation was...
A Free Exercise Precedent Appears To Be in Jeopardy
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2004 that states may deny tuition assistance to college students planning to major in theology or other religious-based discipline. Now, 22 years later, the high court will consider whether to review—and potentially overturn—its...
Self-Proclaimed ‘Cartel Attorney’ Gets 20 Years In Federal Prison
Better Call Saul was supposed to be a cautionary tale, not a career guide. One former Alaska attorney learned that the hard way. Justin Facey, a 46-year-old former Anchorage defense attorney, was recently sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty...
Partridge Snow & Hahn Strengthens Litigation and Transactional Practices With Three New Hires
PROVIDENCE, RI—Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH) announces the additions of Ashley M. Kaplan and Samantha K. Rhodes as associates in the Litigation & Disputes practice group and Sophia N. Shekarchi as a law clerk in its Real Estate practice group. Kaplan and Rhodes...
Greenberg Traurig Presents ‘The New Work Rules: Top Legal Changes in Employment Affecting Your Business and Workforce’ CO-ACC Program
BOSTON, MA—For the fourth consecutive year, Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a platinum sponsor of the Association of Corporate Counsel Central Ohio (CO-ACC), a leading organization serving in-house counsel throughout Central and Northwest Ohio. As part of the sponsorship,...
Morgan, Brown & Joy Partner Shane R. Goodrich Presented to National Retail Federation’s Employment Law and Benefits Committee
BOSTON, MA—Morgan, Brown & Joy partner Shane R. Goodrich presented the webinar, “On the Clock: Navigating Predictive Scheduling & Fair Workweek Laws,” to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Employment Law and Benefits Committee on September 28, 2026....
Greenberg Traurig’s Chinh H. Pham Presents ‘Breaking into the Boardroom’
BOSTON, MA—Chinh H. Pham, co-chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Group of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, participated in the panel discussion “Breaking into the Boardroom,” co-hosted by Asians in Biotech and the Asian Community Fund. The...
Kurt Zitzer Inducted as Fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel
PHOENIX, AZ—Meagher + Geer announces that partner Zitzer has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC), an invitation-only organization comprised of accomplished insurance coverage attorneys from across the United States and Canada....
Foley Adds Former DOJ and FTC Antitrust Official Jonathan Lasken in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Jonathan Lasken has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner in its Antitrust & Competition Practice Group, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in high-stakes antitrust...
Baker Donelson Elects Kristine L. Roberts as Next President and COO
MEMPHIS, TN—Baker Donelson has elected Kristine L. Roberts to serve as the Firm’s next president and chief operating officer. Ms. Roberts, a shareholder in Baker Donelson’s Memphis office, is chair of the Firm’s Financial Services Department and a former member of the...
After Topping $10 Billion, Kirkland Decides Revenue Rankings Are Gauche
Kirkland & Ellis — the biggest of them all, the firm that has spent years parked at the very top of Biglaw’s money charts — has decided it’s done showing its work. The firm told The American Lawyer it will no longer provide financial data to the media, which means...
Start With The Retirement Party
Age 68: She Leaves Imagine a lawyer at her retirement party. She has tried her last case, packed her office, and heard enough speeches. Then a partner she hired out of law school leans over and says, “We’ve got it from here.” Those are the words she will remember. The...
Xiangpu “Blair” Huang Joins Rogers Joseph O’Donnell’s Construction Practice as an Associate
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Rogers Joseph O’Donnell, PC welcomed Xiangpu “Blair” Huang as an associate in the firm’s Construction Practice Group. Based in the firm’s San Francisco office, Huang represents construction clients in a wide range of matters, including contract...
ROSS Says It Will Ask Supreme Court To Review Third Circuit Ruling For Thomson Reuters In Copyright Case
The post ROSS Says It Will Ask Supreme Court To Review Third Circuit Ruling For Thomson Reuters In Copyright Case appeared first on Above the Law.Following this week’s ruling by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in favor of Thomson Reuters in its long-running...
Supreme Court Wannabes Head Search Committee For Bari Weiss University Law School Dean
The University of Austin, the anti-woke glorified book club that Bari Weiss co-founded, teased a new law program a few weeks ago that it hoped to build in conjunction with the Federalist Society. Things appear to have escalated quickly since then, with the school...
Legal Operating Systems Are Here: 4 Questions To Ask Vendors
For years, in-house legal teams had little control over how their technology connected, both across their own tools and with the systems other business units run. As a result, integration rarely shaped vendor evaluations. Traditionally, the market offered enterprise...
I Sent Three Law Firms an RFP. There’s Clearly a Client Experience Gap.
As a former lawyer, a legal technology CEO, and a paying client of five major law firms, I see how legal services are built, sold, and experienced. Recently, my wife and I sent three firms an RFP for personal legal work. One firm responded with a partner’s name, an...
Trump’s Consumer Watchdog Is Going Easy On The Companies It’s Supposed To Police
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The picture is pretty grim for consumers in the United States. — Lorelei Salas, the former director of supervision at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, in comments given to Reuters, on the agency’s...
L’Oréal Hires Biglaw Restructuring Advisers Over Talc-Related Claims
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Morning Docket: 10.08.26
* First Circuit hears the challenge to RFK Jr’s decision to replace the nation’s vaccine authority with a bunch of conspiracy loons. [Reuters] * L.A. judge accused of inappropriate sexual and racial comments struggled in disciplinary hearing. [Bloomberg Law News] *...
Live from RelFest with Johnathan Hill
Legal Speak, recorded live, from RelFest Chicago 2026 in Chicago. Legal Speak, recorded live, from RelFest Chicago 2026 in Chicago.
Your Secret Weapon in Complex Litigation: Getting the Most From Your Case Manager
Stacey DiGerardo | In complex, litigation, treating your case manager as a scheduler is like using a trial technician only to click “next slide.” You are leaving leverage on the table. The post Your Secret Weapon in Complex Litigation: Getting the Most From Your Case...
Appellate Advocate Joins Barclay Damon’s Growing Boston Labor and Employment Practice
Cat Scott joined the firm's expanding Boston office in late September and brings experience in workplace counseling, litigation and labor-relations. Cat Scott joined the firm's expanding Boston office in late September and brings experience in workplace...