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NY High Court Set to Decide If Personal-Injury Claim Against Uber Must Go to Arbitration
The matter is set for 40 minutes of arguments on Oct. 15, with Joshua D. Kelner of Kelner & Kelner representing Wu, while Michael R. Huston of Perkins Coie in Washington, D.C., is set to argue for San Francisco-based Uber. Hi there.The email you just opened,...
‘Quite Likely’: Feds Indicate There May Be Additional Charges Against Adams and Co-Defendants
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan on Wednesday also sought to withdraw as counsel for Adams in an unrelated civil lawsuit, citing a potential conflict. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...
Morning Docket: 10.02.24
* Former Jaguars financial administrator in jail for embezzling millions in team funds for his own gambling suing FanDuel accusing the app of exploiting his addiction. Somewhere Diddy is preparing a filing against baby oil manufacturers. [Law360] * Fifth Circuit stops...
Personalize Patient Care With Confidence Through Efficient, HIPAA-Compliant Data Usage
Responsible procurement and handling of data and digital marketing insights by hospitals can generate useful information to improve patient wellness and operational efficiency without compromising compliance. The post Personalize Patient Care With Confidence Through...
How To Create A Fulfilling Law Practice
These lawyers align their skills with their passions. The post How To Create A Fulfilling Law Practice appeared first on Above the Law.These lawyers align their skills with their passions. The post How To Create A Fulfilling Law Practice appeared first on Above the Law.
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Gen AI + Law Firm Data: Gaining A Key Competitive Edge [Sponsored]
Join this webinar on October 30th to learn how your firm can deliver better client service, improve case outcomes, and empower its teams. The post Gen AI + Law Firm Data: Gaining A Key Competitive Edge appeared first on Above the Law.Join this webinar on October 30th...
World’s Richest Biglaw Firm Announces Another HUGE Partnership Class
With 200 new partners, how many of them will enter the firm's equity ranks? The post World’s Richest Biglaw Firm Announces Another HUGE Partnership Class appeared first on Above the Law.With 200 new partners, how many of them will enter the firm's equity ranks? The...
Eric Adams Must Really Hope Supreme Court Is Serious About Blowing Up Bribery Laws
The majority of the Supreme Court keeps diluting bribery laws and Eric Adams had best hope they aren't done yet. The post Eric Adams Must Really Hope Supreme Court Is Serious About Blowing Up Bribery Laws appeared first on Above the Law.The majority of the Supreme...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Nonwhite Attorneys Got Only 11% Of 2023 MDL Appointments, Talc Bankruptcy Trustee in Wants Texas Case in NJ
Law.com statistics found that only 11% of the leadership appointments in multidistrict litigation last year went to attorneys of color, down from 14% in 2022. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
‘More Than They Could Chew’: EEOC Enforcement Suits Plummet
"We know the lawyers at the EEOC that are frontline soldiers in this, and they're stretched very thin," attorney Christopher DeGroff of Seyfarth Shaw said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...
How We Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Leadership Starts Without Titles, and It Doesn’t Depend on Them,’ Say Linda Coberly & Tom Melsheimer of Winston & Strawn
"Leadership starts without titles, and it doesn't depend on them. It may start with reaching out to colleagues, recognizing their efforts, and holding them up. It also requires deep engagement—rolling up your sleeves and doing whatever is needed." Hi there.The...
Taming the Financial Beast: How Attorneys Can Improve Financial Well-Being and Reduce Stress
Messy personal finances can lead to a vicious cycle of stress and anxiety that bleeds into your professional life. The good news is that taking control of your finances accrues big benefits for both your professional and financial well-being. Attorneys are no...
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Learn How To Make A Difference For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Violence [Sponsored]
Build your skills and knowledge to better advocate for intimate partner violence survivors who need legal assistance. The post Learn How To Make A Difference For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Violence appeared first on Above the Law.Build your skills and knowledge to...
‘I Would Do It Over Again’: Judge Resigns Amid Probe Into His Attendance At January 6 Rally
'Yeah, I went to Trump's rally,' the judge said -- and he has no regrets about doing so. The post ‘I Would Do It Over Again’: Judge Resigns Amid Probe Into His Attendance At January 6 Rally appeared first on Above the Law.'Yeah, I went to Trump's rally,' the judge...
Trump Judge Proves Again That She’s One Of America’s Least Qualified Jurists
Judge declares that 'Lincoln's Law' has been unconstitutional for over 160 years. The post Trump Judge Proves Again That She’s One Of America’s Least Qualified Jurists appeared first on Above the Law.Judge declares that 'Lincoln's Law' has been unconstitutional for...
Common Sense Passwords Coming To Law Firms Soon
Be open to changing the way you protect your data. The post Common Sense Passwords Coming To Law Firms Soon appeared first on Above the Law.Be open to changing the way you protect your data. The post Common Sense Passwords Coming To Law Firms Soon appeared first on...
Dangerous Parking Job Costs Army $3.3M
No wearing shades in the dark, and no parking a darn helicopter in people's path. The post Dangerous Parking Job Costs Army $3.3M appeared first on Above the Law.No wearing shades in the dark, and no parking a darn helicopter in people's path. The post Dangerous...
Federal Court Dismisses ROSS Intelligence’s Remaining Antitrust Claim Against Thomson Reuters
Still to be decided in the case are TR’s claims that ROSS violated its copyrights by unlawfully copying TR’s legal materials in order to use them to train its own AI-driven legal research platform. The post Federal Court Dismisses ROSS Intelligence’s Remaining...
Holy Intellectual Property Defeat!
He even told them his whole plan... The post Holy Intellectual Property Defeat! appeared first on Above the Law.He even told them his whole plan... The post Holy Intellectual Property Defeat! appeared first on Above the Law.
Trump Lawyers Discover Abiding Concern For Witness Safety And Sanctity Of Jury Pool
You bet. The post Trump Lawyers Discover Abiding Concern For Witness Safety And Sanctity Of Jury Pool appeared first on Above the Law.You bet. The post Trump Lawyers Discover Abiding Concern For Witness Safety And Sanctity Of Jury Pool appeared first on Above the Law.
From Defense Lawyer For ‘El Chapo’ To Successful Ranchera Singer
The lawyer says she sang for 'El Chapo,' and now she's singing for her fans. The post From Defense Lawyer For ‘El Chapo’ To Successful Ranchera Singer appeared first on Above the Law.The lawyer says she sang for 'El Chapo,' and now she's singing for her fans. The post...
This Trump Judge Is The Cream Of The Crap — See Also
Now That's A Really Big What If: Legal mastermind finds clearly established legal concept unconstitutional. Straight From The Mouths Of Summer Associates: These are the top Biglaw firms to work for! What Happened To Neutrality?: Judge steps down after getting caught...
LawNext: A Year Into His Tenure, UnitedLex CEO James Schellhase on How the Company Is Embracing Innovation
One year ago, in September 2023, James Schellhase was named chief executive officer of the alternative legal services provider UnitedLex. The move was particularly significant, as he was only the second person ever to hold that title at the company, having succeeded...
Biden Administration Appeals 5th Circuit’s Nondelegation Ruling to Supreme Court
The stage appears to be set for the justices to grant review, given that the Sixth and Eleventh Circuits have rejected nondelegation challenges, thus creating the type of "circuit split" that increases the chances of Supreme Court intervention. Hi there.The...
Justices Take Time to Answer Ken Paxton About Handguns at the State Fair
The high court asks how the attorney general squares this position with its own opinion issued in 2016 when it concluded private parties leasing government-owned facilities could restrict firearms on the premises. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
‘You Are Not Alone’: 120 Sex Assault Victims Plan to Sue Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
At a Tuesday news conference, attorney Tony Buzbee, of The Buzbee Law Firm in Houston, called on Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sexual assault victims to come forward. 'There is a great strength in numbers,' he said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Effective Marketing Ideas for Small Law Firms in 2024
Home Legal Marketing Networking for Lawyers Effective Marketing Ideas for Small Law Firms in 2024 By Attorney at Law Magazine October 1, 2024 Table of Contents Get paired with the best legal marketing companies. Book a 30-minute legal marketing diagnosis with Jason...
Epic Games Sues Google, Samsung for Alleged Federal and State Antitrust Violations
Epic's complaint was filed on Monday by Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff and Cravath, Swaine & Moore in San Francisco federal court and alleged violations of the Sherman Act and California law. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
‘Severe Emotional Distress’: DC Judge Finds Iran Liable in 3 US Hostage-Takings
"Plaintiffs are correct that Iran is liable for false imprisonment," U.S. District Senior Judge Richard J. Leon wrote in his memorandum opinion. "Plaintiffs are correct that Iran is liable for intentional infliction of severe emotional distress as to all...
Bitcoin Mining Company That Enlisted Davis Polk Beats Investor Class Action
"When you boil down allegations that involve matters in the crypto space and cut through the complexity, the basics of the U.S. securities laws still apply," said Edmund Polubinski, a partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell. Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
‘I Don’t Hide My Age’: 82 and Practicing in Big Law
"People naturally tend to think that younger people, relatively recently out of law school, might not know as much as people who've been practicing for a while. And to some extent that could be true, and to some extent that isn't true," said Andrew M. Epstein, 82, of...
The ‘Biden Effect’ on Senior Attorneys: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
It's a conversation coming up more often among practicing lawyers who are approaching their 70s or, in some cases, are well into that decade of their life. Many who started practicing decades ago don't want to retire or play golf. Hi there.The email you just...
Coalition of AGs Support Updates to ABA’s Legal Education Diversity Standard
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and attorneys general from California, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, New Jersey and New York, among others, voiced their support for the amended standard requiring schools continue to improve access to legal...
Morning Docket: 10.01.24
* Judge reassigned after mining In Living Color for the jokes best left in the 90s during a whole day of inappropriate remarks because, to put it in terms he might understand, "the court system don't play that." [ABA Journal] * Big win for legal reporting in Idaho,...
The FTC Is Suing PBMs Over Insulin Prices. Will It Be Successful?
The Federal Trade Commission has sued CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx, alleging that they engage in 'anticompetitive and unfair rebating practices' as it relates to insulin. One legal expert believes the FTC might win this legal battle. The post The FTC Is...
The Best Biglaw Firms, Ranked By Summer Associates (2024)
What matters most to summer associates? Here are the Top 10 Biglaw firms, in their eyes. The post The Best Biglaw Firms, Ranked By Summer Associates (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.What matters most to summer associates? Here are the Top 10 Biglaw firms, in...
3 More Questions For A Patent Podcast Pro (Part II)
Considering its importance to today's IP-driven economy, it is surprising that there is not more coverage of USPTO goings-on. The post 3 More Questions For A Patent Podcast Pro (Part II) appeared first on Above the Law.Considering its importance to today's IP-driven...
Solving the Business Development Outreach Dilemma: From Content to Client Touchpoint
Jay Harrington | For business development outreach, think of yourself as a curator and commentator of valuable information for your clients and prospects. The post Solving the Business Development Outreach Dilemma: From Content to Client Touchpoint appeared first on...
What Venue Fights Look Like Post-Pennsylvania’s Med Mal Rule Change
"The rule being rescinded has shifted venue litigation to a couple different areas and has intensified both of them," said John Hare, the appellate chair for Marshall Dennehey. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
FBI Agrees to Pay $22.6 Million in Settlement With Female Agent Trainees Denied Jobs Due to Discriminatory Criteria
A plaintiffs attorney said that the settlement process was swift, with mediation happening in March. The proposed settlement is still awaiting approval by the court. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Top Biglaw Firm Announces Its First Female Firmwide Managing Partner In History
She hopes to successfully guide the firm into the future. The post Top Biglaw Firm Announces Its First Female Firmwide Managing Partner In History appeared first on Above the Law.She hopes to successfully guide the firm into the future. The post Top Biglaw Firm...
If Harris Wins, Will The Economy Collapse? We’ve Heard This Stuff Before.
As Trump is again in an election season, he's again saying crazy things. The post If Harris Wins, Will The Economy Collapse? We’ve Heard This Stuff Before. appeared first on Above the Law.As Trump is again in an election season, he's again saying crazy things. The...
Bomb Threat Alleged To Have Ties To District Attorney’s Office
Who hired this guy? The post Bomb Threat Alleged To Have Ties To District Attorney’s Office appeared first on Above the Law.Who hired this guy? The post Bomb Threat Alleged To Have Ties To District Attorney’s Office appeared first on Above the Law.
Well-Known Midsize Boston Firm Shutters After Biglaw Firms Poach Half Its Lawyers
The longtime midsize firm was unable to find a suitable merger partner to save it from closure. The post Well-Known Midsize Boston Firm Shutters After Biglaw Firms Poach Half Its Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.The longtime midsize firm was unable to find a...
Eric Adams Argues That Turkish Delights Slipped Into His Pasties Were Tips, Not Bribes
Thanks, Chief Justice Roberts! The post Eric Adams Argues That Turkish Delights Slipped Into His Pasties Were Tips, Not Bribes appeared first on Above the Law.Thanks, Chief Justice Roberts! The post Eric Adams Argues That Turkish Delights Slipped Into His Pasties Were...
Congress To Federal Judges: You Are Not Above The Law
Last week, Congress reintroduced legislation that will extend federal anti-discrimination protections to more than 30,000 federal judiciary employees, including law clerks and federal public defenders. The post Congress To Federal Judges: You Are Not Above The Law...
Is It Time For Joe Biden To ‘Dissolve’ The Supreme Court?
After all, the high court is nothing more than 'Trump's harem,' the prolific author said. The post Is It Time For Joe Biden To ‘Dissolve’ The Supreme Court? appeared first on Above the Law.After all, the high court is nothing more than 'Trump's harem,' the prolific...
Alabama Purges Voter Rolls, VRA Be Damned
Alabama SOS Wes Allen might not have consulted a lawyer about the latest voter purge. But he's definitely going to need one now. The post Alabama Purges Voter Rolls, VRA Be Damned appeared first on Above the Law.Alabama SOS Wes Allen might not have consulted a lawyer...
The Democratic Proposal To Expand The Supreme Court
Faith in the Supreme Court is at a low, and this Senator thinks reform is the way to go. The post The Democratic Proposal To Expand The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.Faith in the Supreme Court is at a low, and this Senator thinks reform is the way to...
Potential Big Change To The U.S. News Law Rankings! — See Also
Yale Hits Historic Low In Rankings Prediction!: Will it ever manage to recover? Bigger Plans? Big Apple: This Biglaw firm sets its sights on New York and North America. Look Out, Doc Reviewers: AI is coming fast for the first pass. Women Making History: Davis Wright...
Here’s the Video of Our Legaltech Week Panel Recorded Live Friday at RelativityFest in Chicago
Several of our regular Legaltech Week panelists were in Chicago for RelativityFest last week, so we took the opportunity to get together and broadcast our show live from the same room (instead of Zoom squares). If you missed it Friday, here’s the video recording. A...
‘Meet and Confer’: Judge Seeks Speedy Resolution in Maryland Key Bridge Litigation
The trial court "plans to proceed in stages" starting with early "resolution of the questions of exoneration and limitation of liability," U.S. District Senior Judge James K. Bredar wrote in a memorandum to all parties in the Baltimore Key Bridge litigation. Hi...
Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Carolyn Burbank
Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago. Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.
Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Michelle Perrin-Steinberg
Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago. Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.
Arkansas Judge, Prosecutor Accused of Targeted Crypto-Miner Crackdown
"Bitcoin mining gets a lot of criticism for the amount of energy it uses," said Justin Daniels, a partner at Baker Donelson. "But data training centers for artificial intelligence do the same thing, yet I don't hear the criticism." An Arkansas County judge and...
Statewide Judicial Emergency Declared in Wake of Cyclone Helene
Parties seeking relief are required to certify in relevant judicial proceedings that the effects of Helene have prevented timely action. To be effective, this certificate must include certain information. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Wynn Resorts Bidding Adieu to GC Who Cleaned Up Sexual Harassment Scandal
"Ellen Whittemore was, in the truest sense, the right person at the right time to help lead Wynn Resorts through a thicket of litigation and corporate governance changes," CEO Craig Billings said in a statement. "Ellen Whittemore was, in the truest sense, the...
‘That’s Disappointing’: Only 11% of MDL Appointments Went to Attorneys of Color in 2023
"If you think that diversity in all of its forms is important in determining excellence, equity, these MDLs are great opportunities for people to learn, have a practice," U.S. District Judge William Orrick said in an interview. Hi there.The email you just...
Latham & Watkins Secures Dismissal of Legal-Mal Suit Against Company, GC Who Failed to Advise Former Treasurer
The plaintiff had alleged that the defendants were liable for failing to give a so-called Upjohn warning, which is done when the interests of a company and an individual officer become adverse. The plaintiff had alleged that the defendants were liable for...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘It’s Critical to Be a Team Player and to Put People in Position to Succeed,’ Says Adam Levin of Hogan Lovells
"I think it's critical to be a team player and to put people in position to succeed." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their...
Morning Docket: 09.30.24
* Eric Adams top aide served federal subpoena and has her phone seized by the DA. So, welcome NY state prosecutors to the Adams show! [Gothamist] * "Negligently parked helicopter" isn't a phrase you see often. [ABA Journal] * Judge tells woman who owes over $50K in...
Brass Balls In Beijing
David Tepper is buying what Xi Jinping is selling. The post Brass Balls In Beijing appeared first on Above the Law.David Tepper is buying what Xi Jinping is selling. The post Brass Balls In Beijing appeared first on Above the Law.
U.S. News Law School Rankings Prediction Sees A Huge, Historic Change At The Top
Will a new law school be able to take the No. 1 spot away from Yale? We'll have to wait and see in the real U.S. News law school rankings. The post U.S. News Law School Rankings Prediction Sees A Huge, Historic Change At The Top appeared first on Above the Law.Will a...
To Master New Legal Technology, Adjust Your Training Methods to Different Learning Styles
Here’s a quick guide to four core learning styles and how you can apply them to better master legal tech. The post To Master New Legal Technology, Adjust Your Training Methods to Different Learning Styles appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
The Artificial Intelligence Glossary
A guide to the key terms you need to know and understand when discussing AI. A guide to the key terms you need to know and understand when discussing AI.
Eric Adams Indictment Not As Bad As That Time AOC Wore A Dress, Says Jonathan Turley
Just a masterclass in utter nonsense. The post Eric Adams Indictment Not As Bad As That Time AOC Wore A Dress, Says Jonathan Turley appeared first on Above the Law.Just a masterclass in utter nonsense. The post Eric Adams Indictment Not As Bad As That Time AOC Wore A...
‘The Saga Continues’: Costco Denies Lawyer’s Claims That Diddy Bought Baby Oil ‘In Bulk’ At Its Stores
It's like the more baby oil the Feds come across, the more problems Diddy sees. The post ‘The Saga Continues’: Costco Denies Lawyer’s Claims That Diddy Bought Baby Oil ‘In Bulk’ At Its Stores appeared first on Above the Law.It's like the more baby oil the Feds come...
More Lawyers Should Feel Comfortable Bringing Kids To Court
Some people -- even lawyers -- actually like kids. Some people -- even lawyers -- have kids. The post More Lawyers Should Feel Comfortable Bringing Kids To Court appeared first on Above the Law.Some people -- even lawyers -- actually like kids. Some people -- even...
Third Time’s The Charm: Dr. Aaron Filler Discusses Findings In Pauline Newman Case
Prepare to take notes! The post Third Time’s The Charm: Dr. Aaron Filler Discusses Findings In Pauline Newman Case appeared first on Above the Law.Prepare to take notes! The post Third Time’s The Charm: Dr. Aaron Filler Discusses Findings In Pauline Newman Case...
Rudy Giuliani Exits The Practice Of Law: Not With A Bang, But With A Piddle
Maybe he can get a job jumping out of cakes at bachelor parties. The post Rudy Giuliani Exits The Practice Of Law: Not With A Bang, But With A Piddle appeared first on Above the Law.Maybe he can get a job jumping out of cakes at bachelor parties. The post Rudy...
Biglaw Managing Partner Passes On Trials, Says It’s ‘Younger People’s Work’
The renowned litigator would much rather spend time with his family than be stuck on the road for trials. The post Biglaw Managing Partner Passes On Trials, Says It’s ‘Younger People’s Work’ appeared first on Above the Law.The renowned litigator would much rather...
Stat(s) Of The Week: GCs In The Dark?
The C-suite shares some gen AI data. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: GCs In The Dark? appeared first on Above the Law.The C-suite shares some gen AI data. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: GCs In The Dark? appeared first on Above the Law.
Unpacking The Epic-Particle Health Dispute: When It Started, What’s Being Alleged & What It Means For The Industry
Following a months-long dispute, data platform Particle Health filed an antitrust lawsuit against Epic, alleging that the EHR giant is using its dominance in the market to prevent competition in the payer platform space. Particle believes the lawsuit is an...
Summer Associates’ Favorite Biglaw Firm
Summers at this firm get a lot out of the experience. The post Summer Associates’ Favorite Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.Summers at this firm get a lot out of the experience. The post Summer Associates’ Favorite Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the...
Trump Handed Electric Loss — See Also
No More Weird Dancing: Trump can’t play this classic on the campaign trail anymore. The Doctor Is In: We interviewed Dr. Aaron Filler about Pauline Newman. Turley Employs “What about her emails?!” Technique On Eric Adams’s Charges: Because we should all be really...
10 Law Firm Marketing Strategies to Make Your Law Firm Better
Law firm marketing strategies involve a mindset shift towards digital marketing to reach clients in an increasingly online-focused world. In the classic ‘80s comedy “Brewster’s Millions,” Richard Pryor plays a minor league baseball player who has to spend $30 million...
In Chicago? Come Watch the Legaltech Week Panel Live Today! (Or Watch Us on Zoom As Usual)
Several of our Legaltech Week panelists are in Chicago for RelativityFest, so we’re going to (attempt to?) broadcast live from there. If you are in Chicago or attending RelativityFest, come watch us live at 2 CT/3 ET. We will be in the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Room...
‘Fire All the Bullets Now’: EEOC Enforcements Surge
Most of the cases focused on gender discrimination, but two of the suits alleged pregnancy discrimination and two others claimed mistreatment of transgender employees. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
Legal Scholars: There’s Not Much Adams Could Do if Hochul Chooses to Remove Him
Hochul was noncommittal about her next course of action, placing the responsibility on Adams to show that he's able to lead in an effective and ethical manner amid the charges. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
6 Ways to Make Clients Happy to Pay Your Bills
No one likes to pay bills. Even when the service or product we are paying for, such as attorney fees, is way more valuable than the actual dollar amount on the invoice, we humans just hate to see the money out the door. For instance, Trump’s legal bills have been a...
Burns & Levinson to Wind Down After 64 Years in Boston
Groups of attorneys have received offers from Barclay Damon and McCarter & English, sources confirmed. 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...
‘Your Client Lied Repetitively’ to Disciplinary Counsel: State High Court Considers Attorney Sanctions for Alleged Referral Scheme
The court heard oral arguments Wednesday in an attorney disciplinary case, where it was asked to consider if attorney Todd N. Agron violated Rules of Professional Conduct in an apparent referral scheme, and what discipline would be appropriate. Hi there.The...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Enters ‘Not Guilty’ Plea to Corruption Charges
Defense attorney Alex Spiro said he plans to file a motion to dismiss the case as early as next week. 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...
Will Jones Day Now Prioritize Settlement Talks in Dad Bias Case?
The plaintiffs, by not paying attorney fees, may not be motivated to settle, some observers noted. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to...
Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Sonya Sigler
Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their emails or...
Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Dawn Reynolds Pettit
Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their emails or...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘If You Are Aware of Areas for Improvement and You Can Play a Role in That, Speak Up,’ Says Jennifer Mellott of Freshfields
"My best piece of advice is to not shy away from getting involved with conflict or offering to improve something that you know could be done better. If you are aware of areas for improvement and you can play a role in that, speak up." Hi there.The email you just...
Boies Schiller Company Loses Appeal: Could Owe 7 Figures in Attorney Fees
"Even the best trial judges make mistakes," said plaintiffs co-counsel Tyler Ulrich about the lawsuit loss. 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...
The Law Firm Disrupted: For Big Law Names, Shorter is Sweeter
The shift toward brevity in law firm names may be at odds with another tendency in the legal world: a seeming unending wave of mergers and consolidations. The shift toward brevity in law firm names may be at odds with another tendency in the legal world: a...
The Top Biglaw & Boutique Firms Headed Upmarket In Litigation (2025)
Which firms made the cut according to clients? The post The Top Biglaw & Boutique Firms Headed Upmarket In Litigation (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.Which firms made the cut according to clients? The post The Top Biglaw & Boutique Firms Headed Upmarket...
Dirty Legal Secrets: When Startup Drama Takes Center Stage In Law
The tech startup world is rife with drama, secrecy, and scandal. The post Dirty Legal Secrets: When Startup Drama Takes Center Stage In Law appeared first on Above the Law.The tech startup world is rife with drama, secrecy, and scandal. The post Dirty Legal Secrets:...
Disclosure Rule Revision Displays Judiciary’s Commitment To Backing The Black
Despite the unfortunate pun, there's no better way to describe it. The post Disclosure Rule Revision Displays Judiciary’s Commitment To Backing The Black appeared first on Above the Law.Despite the unfortunate pun, there's no better way to describe it. The post...
Mo’ Baby Oil, Mo’ Problems: Diddy’s Lawyer Says His Client Was Just Trying To Get The Most Out Of His Costco Membership
It's all about the Benjamins, baby, and Diddy allegedly uses his money to buy baby oil in bulk. The post Mo’ Baby Oil, Mo’ Problems: Diddy’s Lawyer Says His Client Was Just Trying To Get The Most Out Of His Costco Membership appeared first on Above the Law.It's all...
Ethics For In-House Counsel: Navigating The Ethical Responsibilities Of In-House Counsel To The Organization And The C-Suite
The Enron and WorldCom cases were emblematic of a broader crisis of corporate governance, where in-house lawyers failed in their role as ethical stewards. The post Ethics For In-House Counsel: Navigating The Ethical Responsibilities Of In-House Counsel To The...
How Law Firms Can Leverage Video Content To Drive Business
How one lawyer built a video marketing campaign that really rocks. The post How Law Firms Can Leverage Video Content To Drive Business appeared first on Above the Law.How one lawyer built a video marketing campaign that really rocks. The post How Law Firms Can...
In Notable E-Discovery News, ALSP Elevate Acquires Consulting Company Redgrave Data
Redgrave’s founders Mollie Nichols, Scott Culbertson, Dave Lewis, Mark Noel, and Lindsey Worth will all join Elevate’s management team. The post In Notable E-Discovery News, ALSP Elevate Acquires Consulting Company Redgrave Data appeared first on Above the Law.In...
Do Federal Judges Need To Take Their Own Security More Seriously?
Threats against federal judges are on the rise. The post Do Federal Judges Need To Take Their Own Security More Seriously? appeared first on Above the Law.Threats against federal judges are on the rise. The post Do Federal Judges Need To Take Their Own Security More...
Eric Adams Lawyered Up BIG — See Also
Quinn Emanuel Partner Alex Spiro Will Be Representing Eric Adams: What? Did he not want Olayemi Olurin? The Judicial Conference Committee on Financial Disclosure Looks Out For Judges: Take that all expense covered vacation to your rich friend's resort and...
Smartmatic, Newsmax Reach Courthouse Steps Settlement in Defamation Case
A spokesperson for Smartmatic said the company is not able to provide details on the value of the settlement or any non-monetary terms that may have been agreed to. A spokesperson for Smartmatic said the company is not able to provide details on the value of the...
Cleary Sees AI as ‘Co-Pilot,’ Among Growing Client Eagerness for Legal Tech
Firm leader Michael Gerstenzang speaks with Law.com about how the firm communicates directly with generative AI providers to shape their products and how clients now want to use AI themselves. Firm leader Michael Gerstenzang speaks with Law.com about how the...