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Top Law School Accused Of ‘Sham’ Title IX Investigation In Wake Of Professors’ Divorce
Buckle up, the allegations in this lawsuit against the University of Southern California are wild. USC Gould School of Law Professor Camille Rich filed a federal lawsuit claiming that the university ignored her Title IX complaints about her ex-husband’s alleged affair...
The (Economic, Rhetorical, And Physical) Beatings Will Continue Until The Presidential Approval Rating Improves!
(Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)It is difficult for today’s youth to believe, but the snarky T-shirt is a relatively recent innovation. Though they are now everywhere, until the late 1990s one almost never saw another person wearing a shirt that read “Stop...
A Bad Week For Trump’s Fake U.S. Attorneys
While most of us celebrated Thanksgiving, some of Trump’s phony U.S. Attorneys were the real turkeys. First, a conservative leaning panel of the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the million dollar sanctions against Donald Trump and the parking garage lawyer he claims to have...
Dems Call Out Shady Handling Of Jack Smith Subpoena
Chairman Jordan has denied Special Counsel Jack Smith’s offer to speak publicly to the whole Congress and the whole country about his investigations into Donald Trump, instead demanding he comply with a subpoena for a closed-door, private session simply so Republicans...
Law School’s Link To Modern Law Of War
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln commissioned Francis Lieber, a professor at what law school, to draft what became General Order No. 100 (widely known as the Lieber Code), the first modern...
Messy Law School Breakups Aren’t Just For Students — See Also
Law Professor Files Title IX Complaint Mid Divorce: The school is ready for the court battle. Today’s Bonus Announcement!: McKool Smith is sharing the wealth! Biglaw Firm Moves For Texas!: Fennemore Craig associates are about to eat a lot of good barbecue! College...
NRC Nominee Vows Independence Amid White House Push to Speed Nuclear Expansion
Safety must remain the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's top priority and it should be achieved more efficiently, said nominee Douglas Weaver. Safety must remain the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's top priority and it should be achieved more efficiently, said...
Relatives File Wrongful Death Claims After UPS Plane Crash in Louisville
The two lawsuits filed Wednesday are the first wrongful death claims brought in connection with the accident. Both were brought in Kentucky state court and are represented by attorneys from Clifford Law Offices out of Chicago, and the Louisville-based law firm Sam...
Florida Jury Deliberated for 11 Days in an Opioid Trial. Pharmacies Now Want a Mistrial.
Wednesday's mistrial motion, filed by Walmart, Walgreens and CVS, cites the extraordinary length of jury deliberations and some of the notes sent by the jury, including one that asked for the sworn oath of jurors. Wednesday's mistrial motion, filed by Walmart,...
‘It’s Even More Fun to Watch Now’: NLJ 500 Patent Attorney Reflects on Jeopardy! Experience
Mastick was six months pregnant when she got scheduled to appear on the show—in the nick of time before she was too far along to fly across the country from her home in Indiana. Mastick was six months pregnant when she got scheduled to appear on the show—in the...
Justices Appear Wary of Expanding Civil Rights Suits Following Convictions
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared hesitant to allow a federal civil rights lawsuit from a Mississippi preacher convicted of violating a local ordinance for evangelizing outside a public amphitheater. The U.S. Supreme Court appeared hesitant to allow a federal...
Suit Alleging Secrecy in Pierre Hotel Sale Negotiations Is Dismissed
Any sale of the Pierre which would result in a termination of the proprietary leases would require appropriate disclosure and shareholder approval, the judge stated. Any sale of the Pierre which would result in a termination of the proprietary leases would...
Top 6 Legal Content Writing Providers
Home Legal Vendors Top 6 Legal Content Writing Providers By Attorney at Law Magazine December 3, 2025 Table of Contents Would you like to speak to a representative from Lexicon Legal Content to find out more details about their legal content writing services? Call...
Quinn Emanuel’s Alex Spiro Gets Green Light to Proceed as Lead Counsel to Elon Musk in Twitter Securities Litigation
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer of the Northern District of California wrote that the court would not bar an attorney from a litigation role because they had previously worked with the client during the underlying transaction. U.S. District Judge Charles...
As AI Becomes Ubiquitous, Legal Departments’ Malpractice Risk Soars
"When I see cases like this of outside counsel ... phoning it in, it's very concerning to me. And it makes me wonder, what else is being phoned in for using AI?” said Nick Tiger, an associate general counsel at the AI platform Pearl.com. "When I see cases like...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: The First MDL Rule Is Effective This Week, 5 More Lawsuits Allege Racketeering in Class Action Settlements
What impact could the first rule for multidistrict litigation, which became effective on Dec. 1, have on judges or lawyers? And find out who American Airlines turned to in lawsuits filed over this year's crash with a U.S. Army helicopter in Washington, D.C. What...
Outranking Competitors: How Monitoring Rival Firms’ SEO Can Help You Win
Law firms creating SEO content are looking to rank #1. Seems like a straightforward goal right? However, there is so much strategy involved! You want to rank #1 for which keywords? How high-intent is the keyword or query? What is the ranking difficulty? How much...
False Advertising ‘Orthodontic’ Pacifier Class Action Should Go to a Jury, Federal Judge Rules
"Looking to their testimonies, the court is persuaded that a reasonable jury could find that plaintiffs would not have purchased defendants' pacifiers absent the 'orthodontic' descriptor," the court said. "Looking to their testimonies, the court is persuaded...
University of Chicago Law School AI Lab Launches LeaseChat, a Free Tool to Help Renters Understand Their Leases and Legal Rights
Fewer than four months after the University of Chicago Law School announced it would be launching an AI Lab, a course designed to teach law students how to build generative AI tools to help people who cannot afford an attorney, the 10 students in the lab’s inaugural...
Instacart Sues NYC Over ‘Flawed and Politicized’ Pay Rules for Delivery Workers
Instacart says the changes would reduce flexibility for workers and increase costs for consumers. Instacart says the changes would reduce flexibility for workers and increase costs for consumers.
Apple Hires New AI Chief as It Tries to Shake Laggard Label
While John Giannandrea reported to CEO Tim Cook, his successor, Amar Subramanya, will report to the senior vice president of software development. While John Giannandrea reported to CEO Tim Cook, his successor, Amar Subramanya, will report to the senior vice...
The Masters Conference Names Legal Industry Veterans Kevin Vermeulen As CEO and Mike Dalewitz As Chairman, Plans 2026 Rebrand and Refocus
The Masters Conference, an education and thought leadership forum focused on e-discovery, litigation, information governance, AI and related disciplines for legal professionals, has named legal industry veteran Kevin Vermeulen as its new chief executive officer....
In 3rd Circ. AI Training Copyright Dispute, Legal Tech Backs ROSS While Media Groups Back Thomson Reuters
At least 20 amicus briefs have been filed in a dispute over ROSS Intelligence's alleged use of Westlaw headnotes to train its AI, with amici contending that the case holds significant implications for information access and copyright law. At least 20 amicus...
The Reason Lawyers Procrastinate About Writing Projects (Or, When It’s OK to Be Stupid)
Get to the Point! The reason lawyers procrastinate about writing projects, suggests Teddy Snyder, is that we're afraid to be stupid. Here's how to get over it. The post The Reason Lawyers Procrastinate About Writing Projects (Or, When It’s OK to Be Stupid) appeared...
How I Made Partner: ‘Strive to Present the Best Version of Yourself Every Day,’ Says Liana-Marie Lien of Skadden
"Strive to present the best version of yourself every day. Anyone who has been elevated to partner will tell you that the process is rigorous and the reasons for making partner may not always be clear or within your control. The best thing you can do is to learn as...
State Makes Failed Attempt To Protect Workers Since Trump’s NLRB Won’t
New York watched the federal government give up on labor relations law and tried to do something about it. The state lost. Because the law doesn’t work that way. Last week, Amazon successfully secured a preliminary injunction blocking New York from enforcing its newly...
Legal Gatekeepers Leave Gate Open For Lindsey Halligan — See Also
Virginia Is For Responsibility Abdicators: Virginia State Bar throws their hands up instead of holding Lindsey Halligan responsible. They’re Digging Up Skeletons. Literally: Conservatives want to dig up William O. Douglas’s bones to own the libs. More Bonuses!: Sidley...
Virginia State Bar Whistles Past Lindsey Halligan Ethics Complaint Claiming It’s Not Their Job
In case anyone was wondering whether state bars would step up to hold anyone accountable if the Trump administration sends cronies to cosplay as U.S. Attorneys and fire career prosecutors so they can file bad faith criminal cases, the Virginia State Bar has helpfully...
Biglaw Firm Gives Associates The Best Thing To Mull Over: Bonuses!
As we roll over into December, the thanks giving (small t) continues with bonus announcements. We’re passing on some great news announced to associates at Sheppard Mullin; y’all are getting paid extra! Business is doing well — the firm raked in a respectable...
Biglaw Appellate Attorney Falls To His Death While Mountain Climbing
We have some unfortunate news to report out of the Washington, D.C. legal community, where an appellate attorney at King & Spalding recently passed away. Kellam Conover, 44, was based out of the firm’s Washington, D.C., office, where he worked as of counsel before...
Alabama Lawyer Accused Of Trying To Murder Her Husband Three Times With Fentanyl
Well, here’s a sentence you never want to read about someone who took an oath to uphold the law: An Alabama attorney has been charged with three counts of attempted murder for allegedly trying to kill her husband with fentanyl. Not once. Not twice. But three separate...
Clio Reveals Leadership Roles For Former vLex Executives Following $1 Billion Acquisition
The post Clio Reveals Leadership Roles For Former vLex Executives Following $1 Billion Acquisition appeared first on Above the Law.Following the completion of its historic $1 billion acquisition of vLex last month, Clio has announced the leadership positions for key...
Are Elite Firms ‘Buying The Demand’ From Top 50 Firms Through High-Profile Lateral Moves?
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The highest-profit firms are using their wallets and their success to then target the better-performing and higher-generating partners from that next group of firms. Essentially, in some sense, they’re buying...
Why Lawyers Need To Rethink Podcasts As A Strategic Growth Strategy
In my 22 years as an entrepreneur, I have done just about everything possible to generate business. I have run networking groups, spoken at countless retreats and conferences, and leveraged clients for introductions to prospective clients. On the marketing side, I...
$3,000-An-Hour Lawyer Skirts The ‘You Can’t Be Your Own Client’s Witness’ Rule
Funny thing about being a lawyer and testifying on your client’s behalf — the zealous advocacy baked into your job makes people a little suspicious of whatever you say on the witness stand. Despite that, we may see Alex Spiro stepping up as Elon Musk’s witness against...
A Law School Good Enough For Batman
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What law school did Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, attend? Hint: It was revealed in Detective Comics #439, via a diploma on the wall. See the answer on the next page. The post A Law School Good Enough For...
SKILLS Seeks Volunteers to Help Develop and Teach KM and Innovation Curriculum
The Strategic Knowledge and Innovation Legal Leaders Summit (SKILLS), an organization of people who work in roles relating to knowledge and innovation at leading law firms, is developing a certification program and is seeking volunteers to join the faculty and help...
Solicitor General Sides With Monsanto in Roundup Petition: ‘United States Has Reexamined the Arguments’
U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer, on Monday, filed a brief supporting Monsanto's petition before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether federal law preempts claims that it failed to warn about Roundup's cancer risk. U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer, on...
Investors Sue DeFi Technologies After Stock Plunge Tied to Disclosures
"The SEC is going to be increasingly focusing on market structure risks, which is going to step up these types of suits," said Sahel A. Assar, the blockchain and digital asset practice group leader at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, who is not involved in the...
‘Time Matters’: US Attorney Jay Clayton Urges Quick Cooperation in Corporate Resolution
Clayton, addressing a crowd at the New York City Bar Association's annual International White Collar Symposium, said he would offer "real benefits" to those committed to turning over bad actors and resolving matters quickly. Clayton, addressing a crowd at the...
In Westlaw Copyright Dispute, Legal Tech Backs ROSS While Media Groups Back Thomson Reuters
At least 20 amicus briefs have been filed in a dispute over ROSS Intelligence's alleged use of Westlaw headnotes to train its AI, with amici contending that the case holds significant implications for information access and copyright law. At least 20 amicus...
Judge Weighing Sanctions Against Hagens Berman Refers Thalidomide Cases to DOJ
U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond, of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, issued the Tuesday order after finding that Hagens Berman managing partner Steve Berman, and a former lawyer at his Seattle-based firm, Tyler Weaver, engaged in 'misconduct bordering on the...
Sarcone Lacked Power to Issue Subpoenas, NY AG Says, Arguing His Appointment as US Attorney Was Illegitimate
The Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals holding, that Alina Habba was unlawfully acting as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, should apply to the appointment of U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III of the Northern District of New York, say lawyers for state Attorney...
Newspapers Seek $10B in Latest OpenAI Copyright Suit, Its 18th
The suit alleges "willful" infringement, which carries penalties of up to $150,000 per work. The suit alleges "willful" infringement, which carries penalties of up to $150,000 per work.
Supreme Court Suggests State AG’s Subpoena Cast ‘Chill’ on Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers
The justices heard arguments Tuesday over whether an operator of pro-life pregnancy centers can bring a federal civil rights lawsuit against New Jersey's Democratic attorney general over a subpoena demanding donor information. The justices heard arguments...
The Week in Data Dec. 2: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including The American Lawyer Industry Awards honorees. Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including The American Lawyer Industry Awards honorees.
Florida Lawmakers to Consider ‘Report Cards’ for Trial Judges in 2026
“Florida residents rely on the courts to deliver timely, fair and efficient justice. Yet, most Floridians have no accessible way to evaluate fundamental judicial performance metrics; such as clearance rates, case blockages, or delays in scheduling, state Rep. Nathan...
Five More Lawsuits Allege Fraud, Kickbacks in Class Action Settlements
The class actions, filed from Nov. 7 to Nov. 20, come as the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation hears arguments this week on whether to coordinate five similar suits against claims administrators and banks. The class actions, filed from Nov. 7 to...
How to Grow a Mission-Driven Law Firm Without Playing the Ad-Spend Arms Race
David Craig | When you stop chasing clicks and start leading with values, you build something advertising can’t buy: lasting reputation. The post How to Grow a Mission-Driven Law Firm Without Playing the Ad-Spend Arms Race appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for...
Best Legal Conferences for Lawyers to Attend in 2026
Home Legal Marketing Networking for Lawyers Best Legal Conferences for Lawyers to Attend in 2026 By Attorney at Law Magazine December 2, 2025 Table of Contents Get paired with the best legal marketing companies. Book a 30-minute legal marketing diagnosis with Jason...
Why Are Conservatives Trying To Dig Up William O. Douglas’s Bones In 2025?!?
While you spent the weekend working through your leftover turkey, the conservative legal movement embraced a new passion project: digging up the remains of a long-dead Supreme Court justice. These people are very, very normal! Justice William O. Douglas — still the...
Like Lawyers In Pompeii: Is Legal Ignoring The Coming AI Infrastructure Crisis? (Part I)
As I was drafting this piece, Cloudflare experienced an outage that froze the AI tools I needed for background information. The outage lasted several hours. Imagine if I’d been working on a brief due in an hour. While the legal profession debates AI hallucinations,...
The Dangers Of Unrestrained Partisanship
Partisans can make everything partisan. For example, who causes a standoff? Both sides. It takes two to stand off. If either side gave in to its opponent’s position, there would be no standoff. So who caused the government shutdown? Both sides, of course. The...
When Dicks Sues Kuntz, The Legal Headlines Basically Write Themselves
Sometimes the legal universe gifts us a moment of pure, uncut joy… the kind of cosmic alignment where the docket reads less like a court filing and more like a setup for a joke you’re pretty sure you can’t tell at the office. And today, friends, that moment arrives...
Whose Name Should Come First When Biglaw Firms Merge? It’s Not Always The ‘Dominant Firm’
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. People in the U.K. may continue to refer to it as Ashurst, but I think in the U.S., unfortunately for the double brand, it will be known as Perkins, which is what happens when these large law firms come...
White Supremacist Law Student Reinstated To University of Florida
Sending a White Supremacist back to class is a strange way to start the month but hey, it is Florida. Back in August the University of Florida expelled Preston Damsky over an antisemitic tweet. Damsky had earned notoriety earlier as the guy who got an A for writing a...
Designing For The Rulebook: How AI Compliance Can Drive Smarter Innovation
Whenever new AI laws are introduced, the reaction in many companies is predictable: frustration, concern, and a scramble to adjust. Regulation is often cast as the adversary of innovation, the red tape that slows launches and burdens teams. In reality, legal...
Maybe That Whole ‘Vetting’ Thing Is Actually A Pretty Big Deal
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! How many nominations has Donald Trump withdrawn this year (including attorneys Paul Ingrassia, Ed Martin, and Donald Korb), the highest since at least the Ronald Reagan presidency? Hint: “It would...
Dicks And Kuntz! Read All About It! — See Also
Collision Sends Two Families To Court: Serious case, but you’ve gotta admit the names are funny. Tell Us About Your Bonuses!: We heard from Willkie and Perkins Coie! White Supremacist Wins Day In Court: The ball is back in University of Florida’s court. Eight Crazy...
UChicago Law AI Lab Students Create Free Tool for Renters
The AI Lab created LeaseChat, an AI tool available free to renters nationwide to help them analyze their leases and understand their legal rights. The AI Lab created LeaseChat, an AI tool available free to renters nationwide to help them analyze their leases and...
Ex-Judge Sues AG Pam Bondi and the DOJ
The wrongful-termination lawsuit seeks full reinstatement as a U.S. immigration judge. The wrongful-termination lawsuit seeks full reinstatement as a U.S. immigration judge.
King & Spalding Appellate Attorney Dies While Climbing New Zealand’s Tallest Mountain
Kellam Conover, 44, had practiced for almost three years with the Am Law 50 firm after moving in early 2023 from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. Kellam Conover, 44, had practiced for almost three years with the Am Law 50 firm after moving in early 2023 from Gibson...
Texas Court Freezes Millions of Dollars After Georgia Doctor Is Targeted in Crypto Scam
“Federal law enforcement is just overwhelmed with the amount of these scams; the breadth and volume and sophistication are so high that the civil justice system is the most viable path, said George M. Padis, a partner at Sbaiti & Company who represents the...
Supreme Court Appears Stuck Between “Extremes” Over Copyright Liability For ISPs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday reviewed whether internet service provider Cox Communications should be on the hook for up to $1 billion in copyright damages for refusing to cut off the connections for users engaged in illegal piracy. The U.S. Supreme Court on...
‘Perception Is Reality’: How DHL’s Mark Smolik Learned the Limitations of Metrics
"Always do what you say you're going to do, when you say you'll do it. Integrity, honesty—those are everything," said Smolik, who's been chief legal officer of DHL Supply Chain Americas since 2009. "Always do what you say you're going to do, when you say you'll...
Reimagining Litigation Workflows through AI: A Panel Recorded Live at the Everlaw Summit
As new tools using generative AI promise to change the way we litigate and conduct discovery, what are the implications for day-to-day litigation workflows? On today’s episode of LawNext, we feature a conversation with three guests about how law firms are navigating...
Mass Tort Attorney Sues to Block California Fee-Sharing Law
R. Brent Wisner of Wisner Baum said AB 931, set to take effect Jan. 1, threatens his legal work in both California and Arizona. R. Brent Wisner of Wisner Baum said AB 931, set to take effect Jan. 1, threatens his legal work in both California and...
AI Already Capable of Replacing 12% of US Workforce, Seminal MIT Study Finds
Researchers determined that visible technology sector disruptions represent only 2.2% of total wage exposure and that the far larger threat lies in routine administrative, financial and professional service functions that have received less public...
The K&E Factory: How Kirkland’s Nonequity Army Feeds Big Law’s Top Ranks
The firm's nonequity partners might not make the equity at Kirkland, but they tend to elsewhere, as data from Pirical shows—but where do they land? The firm's nonequity partners might not make the equity at Kirkland, but they tend to elsewhere, as data from...
‘Black Swan’ Events Could Motivate More Big Law Firms to Seek PE, Outside Capital
The pandemic and the Trump administration's attack on law firms showed Big Law that economic conditions aren't the only major factors to consider in future-proofing their firms. The pandemic and the Trump administration's attack on law firms showed Big Law that...
Micro Moves: How to Nurture Your Network When Your Schedule Is Packed
Jennifer Ramsey and Megan Senese | Even in your busiest weeks, small, thoughtful interactions — micro moves — can create trust, visibility and business opportunities over time. The post Micro Moves: How to Nurture Your Network When Your Schedule Is Packed appeared...
First A&O Shearman Accounts Show US Business in Third Place by Revenue
The full financial report is A&O Shearman's first as a merged entity. The full financial report is A&O Shearman's first as a merged entity.
Trump’s Pick Alina Habba Was Improperly Appointed, Court Finds
The appellate court found Habba's appointment and subsequent reappointment were invalid. The appellate court found Habba's appointment and subsequent reappointment were invalid.
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Stay Open to Learning New Skills,’ Says John McManus of Harris Beach Murtha
"Focus on mastering your craft—your practice area—first. Stay open to learning new skills that go beyond the 'mere' practice of law, such as understanding law firm economics, client development, and interviewing for recruiting." "Focus on mastering your...
Trump And Habba Must Pay Million Dollar Stupid Tax, Court Confirms
Just in time for Thanksgiving, the Eleventh Circuit finally weighed in on Donald Trump’s appeal that hoped to set aside the massive sanctions slapped upon the president and his lawyers in the Florida conspiracy case against Hillary Clinton and most of D.C. In a...
LOLSuit To Cost Trump Dearly — See Generally
Eleventh Circuit Won’t Save Trump And Habba From Sanctions: The American presidency goes from “a million points of light” to “a million dollars in legal sanctions” in a generation. Milbank Makes Biglaw Bonus Amounts Official: The firm finally weighed in and matched...
Lawyer’s Permanent Mark On Your Thanksgiving Dinner
What lawyer first came up with the concept of canned cranberry sauce? Hint: It was part of an effort to extend the selling period of his staple crop. Years after canned cranberry sauce had become mainstream, he said of the innovation, “I felt I could do something for...
Top Biglaw Firm Connects Their Associates With Bonus Money
There’s a high-priority email associates are looking for this time of year — the one with a bonus announcement. Thankfully, Linklaters associates are done with the wait. The firm raked in a whopping $2,965,192,000 in gross revenue in 2024, according to American...
Bonus Season Begins In Earnest
Bonus season is underway, and Biglaw firms are lining up to reward associates for a year’s worth of effort. The market scale — unless some firm breaks rank and crashes the party — tracks last year, which can be a bit anticlimactic, but with the economy possibly...
Magic Circle Firm Pulls A Bonus Out Of Its Hat For Associates
Abracadabra! Biglaw bonus announcements are magically appearing in associates’ inboxes left and right, and the latest firm to unveil a bonus scale is Clifford Chance. Last year, the firm took in $3.25 billion in gross revenue and now they’re sharing the good fortune...
Dallas Attorney Missing On Appalachian Trail As Formal Search Winds Down
The search for missing Dallas attorney Charles Hosch enters a heartbreaking new phase. The longtime cybersecurity lawyer, a partner at boutique firm Hosch & Morris and an adjunct professor at SMU Dedman School of Law, vanished on November 11th while hiking Blood...
Jami McKeon To Step Down, Retire After Guiding Morgan Lewis Through One Of Biglaw’s Most Unpredictable Periods
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. When institutionally and governmentally and globally there’s kind of chaos and unpredictability, it’s harder to lead an organization. I think you live in a world now where there’s risk if you act and risk if...
The ‘Dealmaker’ President Has The Worst Negotiation Skills I’ve Ever Seen In Person, In Public, Or Professionally
When I was in law school, negotiation was not a required class (it now is). Still, the reputation of our negotiation program and negotiation faculty convinced me negotiation would be more than worthwhile to take as an elective. I learned a lot in that course, and...
Senator And Wife Sued For Over $5M In Unpaid Taxes And Agree To Pay Hours Later
Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia and his wife, Cathy, reached an agreement with the I.R.S. to pay over $5 million in back federal income taxes. This agreement comes hours after the Department of Justice’s Tax Division filed a civil lawsuit in federal court against...
Check The Scorecard! — See Also
Did Your Firm Announce Bonuses Yet?: We made it easy for you to catch up on (or rush) the compensation! These Firms Did!: Linklaters, Clifford Chance. Dumb Costs: Trump and Habba have to pay for their failures. With cash. The Search For A Missing Lawyer Continues:...
Norm Ai Raises $50 Million from Blackstone, Launches AI-Native Law Firm
Norm Ai, the New York-based legal and compliance AI company, said last week that it has secured an additional $50 million investment from asset management firm Blackstone and is launching Norm Law LLP, which it describes as an AI-native law firm initially focused on...
Big Law Is Never Satisfied—But It Is Thankful
In this corniest of exercises, we hope there is something resembling instructiveness (and dare we say optimism) for a go-take-that-next-hill industry. In this corniest of exercises, we hope there is something resembling instructiveness (and dare we say optimism)...
Whoop Files Infringement Claim Against Wearable Health Monitoring Company
Whoop claims the company wanted to undermine its reputation in the health monitoring tech market and its association with prominent athletes like LeBron James, Michael Phelps and Patrick Mahomes. Whoop claims the company wanted to undermine its reputation in the...
Parental Leave Coaching Program Has Proven Impactful to Both Women and Men
Although the parental leave coaching program supports all parents, if I am being honest, I was primarily focused on mothers when I designed the program. And yet, when I was recently asked about the biggest impact of the program in its first year, I kept thinking of my...
US Judges Remain Silent Following Halligan’s US Attorney Disqualification
The federal Eastern District of Virginia judges have not immediately appointed a chief prosecutor for the district despite getting an apparent green light to do so following the disqualification of interim U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan in two high-profile...
EEOC Settles With Company Amid Pro-American Enforcement
The settlement comes just as the EEOC announces a focus on eradicating discrimination against American workers. The agency has issued announcements calling for anyone who observes anti-American discrimination in the workplace to make a report. The settlement...
Johnny Cash Trust Leverages AI Protection Law Against Coca-Cola’s Celebrity Sound-A-Like, Lawsuit Says
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,900 state and federal courts. Click here to get started and be first to act on opportunities in your region, practice area or client sector. This...
Beyond the Practice Group: Breaking Down Silos in the Modern Law Firm
Discover how to break down silos in law firms by fostering collaboration, streamlining knowledge sharing, and leveraging technology to boost efficiency and revenue. Discover how to break down silos in law firms by fostering collaboration, streamlining knowledge...
State Appellate Court Sides with Firefighter in Military Leave Pay Dispute Pay
The state appellate court said a firefighter was entitled pay for 40, 24-hour shifts that he missed during military service, and not up to 20 shifts in a consecutive period of 40 days. The state appellate court said a firefighter was entitled pay for 40, 24-hour...
Law Firm Reddit Marketing Strategy: Do’s and Don’ts (Yes, Reddit)
Annette Choti explains how a smart Reddit marketing strategy boosts your law firm's reputation both in-platform and off — helping to capitalize on the 'helpful information' AI search engines are prioritizing. Here's what you need to know. The post Law Firm Reddit...
ABA Removes Cooley Law School’s Probationary Status
During its November meeting, the organization's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar determined the school demonstrated compliance with its required minimum two-year bar passage rate. During its November meeting, the organization's...
How I Made Partner: ‘Stay True to Your Passion for the Law,’ Says Michelle Meyers of Singleton Schreiber
"My advice is to stay true to your passion for the law and commit yourself fully to serving your clients. Embrace opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with your colleagues. The path to partnership isn't just about big-name cases; it's about consistently...
Keep The Bonus News Coming! — See Also
The Latest Bonus Matches: Tis the season to be thankful at Weil and Holwell Shuster! Your Time Is Up: Statute of limitations means they won’t get another bite at Comey. Giving Up Isn’t A Winning Strategy: Marc Elias weighs in on dealing with Trump. Say A Little Less...
Warner Music Group Announces Settlement With AI Music Generator Suno
The deal comes days after WMG announced it had reached an agreement to end its litigation against Udio, a rival AI music generator. The deal comes days after WMG announced it had reached an agreement to end its litigation against Udio, a rival AI music...
Is The Comey Case Barred By The Statute Of Limitations? It’s Complicated! (But Also Yes.)
Yesterday, Judge Cameron McGowan Currie tossed the Trump administration’s slapdash effort to criminally prosecute former FBI Director James Comey, noting that the purported U.S. Attorney behind the prosecution had all the legal authority of three raccoons in a trench...




















































































