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Devin Nunes, Former California GOP Congressman, Loses Move to Revive Defamation Suit
A three-judge appellate panel affirmed a lower court's ruling that Nunes and his family failed to prove their reputations were damaged by a 2018 Esquire story alleging their farm hired undocumented laborers. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Judge Sides With Retail Display Company in Patent Dispute Against Campbell Soup, Grocery Stores
The court granted the summary judgment motion regarding the alleged direct infringement of the patents, concluding the defendants failed to offer any non-infringement contentions regarding the products before the summary judgment proceedings. Hi there.The email...
Arizona Supreme Court Presses Pause on KPMG’s Bid to Deliver Legal Services
The justices were not ready to act on a committee's recommendation to grant the first Alternative Business Services license to a Big Four firm. The justices were not ready to act on a committee's recommendation to grant the first Alternative Business Services...
Divided Eighth Circuit Sides With GE’s Timely Removal of Indemnification Action to Federal Court
Judge Ralph R. Erickson found that GE filed a notice of removal within the proper 30-day window after receiving a complaint from Monsanto, now owned by Bayer. Judge Ralph R. Erickson found that GE filed a notice of removal within the proper 30-day window after...
AI And Environmental Sustainability: Insights From Pamela Isom
AI and environmental sustainability might not seem like the most obvious pairing, but Pamela Isom is here to prove otherwise. As the founder and CEO of Izabayte Consulting, Pamela has spent her career at the intersection of technology, governance, and safe digital...
Alina Habba Did What She Does Best (Lie)
(Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Pool/Getty Images)Alina Habba is back, baby. And she’s better than ever! And by “better” we mean even more hilariously indignant and wrong about the law than when she was just a rich bitch harassing a waitress at the breakfast bar....
Trump’s Budget Freeze Just Constitutional Fan Fiction
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)The Trump administration continues pumping out executive action at the pace rivaling a trashy romance novel pulp house. And, like the trashiest of romance novels, each installment makes you go, “Oh… I don’t think you’re supposed to...
Reese Witherspoon, Who ‘Definitely Did Not Go To Law School,’ Selected As Jury Foreman Because Of ‘Legally Blonde’ Role
(Photo by Tracy Bennett/MGM Pictures)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Listen, I did not want to do jury duty. But I remember it was probably seven years after ‘Legally Blonde,’ I got called for jury duty and it was in Beverly Hills. I thought,...
Former U.S. Dept. of Education Attorney Suspended for Failure to Complete CLE Credits
The Supreme Court of Illinois's Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission recommended the 30-day suspension after Lauren Elizabeth Moynihan failed to register and complete minimum continuing legal education requirements over a two-year period. The...
And When You’re A President, They Let You Do It — See Also
Grab ‘Em By The Executive Power: Here’s how Trump is circumventing the Constitution. No Truth In Television: Count each time Alina Habba says something wrong! Diversity Lab Is Still In Business: Diversity is still going. What, Like It’s Hard?: You’ll guess who was...
Bittensor Hackers, Accused of Stealing Over $28 Million, Face Federal Lawsuit
“There are not more than 100 lawyers in the world who even have the expertise to track this stuff down, said Franklin L. Zemel, a partner at Saul Ewing and co-chair of the Florida Bar's Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Committee. “There are not more than 100...
In Novel Oil and Gas Feud, 5th Circuit Gives Choice of Arbitration Venue
The U.S. Fifth Circuit appeals court tackled a novel arbitration dispute where an arbitration forum of choice ceased to exist, finding its replacement might or might not be suitable. The U.S. Fifth Circuit appeals court tackled a novel arbitration dispute where...
X Faces Intense Scrutiny as EU Investigation Races to Conclusion & Looming Court Battle
The EU executive is working furiously to conclude an investigation into whether X breached the bloc's tough content moderation standards, but warned that any decision would be challenged in court by top-notch lawyers. The European Commission is “working as fast...
‘Nation is in Trouble’: NY Lawmakers Advance Bill to Set Parameters for Shielding Juror IDs in Criminal Matters
A bill setting out the parameters for when a juror's identifying information can be shielded from the public during a state criminal trial is making its way through the New York Legislature. It would follow up on a newly enacted law providing for juror anonymity if...
‘Nation Is in Trouble’: NY Lawmakers Advance Bill to Set Parameters for Shielding Juror IDs in Criminal Matters
A bill setting out the parameters for when a juror's identifying information can be shielded from the public during a state criminal trial is making its way through the New York Legislature. It would follow up on a newly enacted law providing for juror anonymity if...
As Nonprofits Plead for Answers, Dem AGs Plan Suit to Block Trump Funding Freeze
"This is a level of chaos I have never seen in my career," said Salena Copeland, executive director of the Legal Aid Association of Califonia. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Federal Judge Pauses Trump Funding Freeze as Democratic AGs Plan Suit
"This is a level of chaos I have never seen in my career," said Salena Copeland, executive director of the Legal Aid Association of Califonia. A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday temporarily blocked a Trump administrative directive freezing grant...
Testing Legal Authority, Trump Fires NLRB Chair, Leaving Panel Without Quorum
In a note to clients Tuesday, Littler Mendelson called the dismissal of Gwynne Wilcox "literally unprecedented." 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...
Testing Legal Authority, Trump Fires NLRB Chair, Leaving Panel Without Quorum
In a note to clients Tuesday, Littler Mendelson called the dismissal of Gwynne Wilcox "literally unprecedented." In a note to clients Tuesday, Littler Mendelson called the dismissal of Gwynne Wilcox "literally unprecedented."
U.S. Trustee, Insurers Object to J&J’s $10B Talc Bankruptcy Plan
Objections to Johnson & Johnson's talc bankruptcy plan cite the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last year invalidating nonconsensual releases in Purdue Pharma's $6 billion opioid settlement. Objections to Johnson & Johnson's talc bankruptcy plan cite the...
Tributes Pour in for Pioneering Miami Judge, UM Adviser
He died Jan. 20 at age 76. 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 manage their RSS feeds. FeedBlitz hasn’t been...
Tributes Pour in for Pioneering Miami Judge, UM Adviser
He died Jan. 20 at age 76. He died Jan. 20 at age 76.
Dechert Sues Former Attorney for Not Returning Compensation
Dechert claims that former senior project attorney Kathleen Fay, who had been hired on a temporary basis, was erroneously paid more than $132,000 after her temporary work was revoked and that she has thus far failed to reimburse the firm. Hi there.The email you...
Help Chart The Future Of Legal Tech: Vote For Your Favorite Startup Alley Finalists Before The Time Is Up
The post Help Chart The Future Of Legal Tech: Vote For Your Favorite Startup Alley Finalists Before The Time Is Up appeared first on Above the Law.Less than two weeks remain to cast your vote to help pick the 15 legal tech startups that will get to compete at the...
Lawyer Too Inexperienced? Firm Sued for Malpractice Over Junior Attorney
The firm faces a malpractice suit after it delegated a case to a lawyer with less than two years' experience—allegedly contrary to promises the firm principal would take an active role. The firm faces a malpractice suit after it delegated a case to a lawyer with...
‘A Human in the Loop’: Authors of Lawyer’s Guide to AI
Law professor James Cooper and tech industry analyst Kashyap Kompella say AI can enable access to justice and present both opportunities and roadblocks in the legal profession. Law professor James Cooper and tech industry analyst Kashyap Kompella say AI can...
The Emperor’s New Associates: ALSPs Replacing Junior Lawyers
Junior associates powered the engines of Biglaw. Like the human batteries of the Matrix except instead of the deluded bliss of the late 20th century, they survive on the deluded bliss of ever having the time to spend their bonus on something fun. They slogged through...
Diversity Lab Remains Focused On Diversity, Despite Trump Administration’s Gambit To Do Away With DEI
With diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives under attack in America writ large thanks to the Trump administration, the Diversity Lab has changed some of the language included on its Mansfield Certification website. The American Lawyer has noted several of these...
Putting A Nail In the Coffin of Its On-Prem Product, Relativity Sets 2028 Deadline for All New Cases to Move to the Cloud
Relativity has long been one of the dominant providers of e-discovery software, and for many years, that meant its widely used, on-premises Relativity Server product. Thus, when the company introduced its cloud platform RelativityOne in 2017, those reading the tea...
Spotify GC Steps Down, Opts to ‘Step Away From Full-Time Corporate Life’
"This marks the end of a chapter that's been filled with unforgettable experiences and immense personal growth," Eve Konstan wrote on LinkedIn. "This marks the end of a chapter that's been filled with unforgettable experiences and immense personal growth," Eve...
5 Cost Control Strategies To Manage Law Firm Spend
The post 5 Cost Control Strategies To Manage Law Firm Spend appeared first on Above the Law.Reducing your law firm overhead goes hand in hand with better serving your clients. After all, with more consistent cash flow, you can spend more on the critical resources,...
Adding ‘Credibility’ to the Pitch: The Cross-Selling Work After Mergers, Office Openings
Some law firm leaders say they're gaining “credibility in a market that is helping them go deeper with clients and propel record performances. Some law firm leaders say they're gaining “credibility in a market that is helping them go deeper with clients and...
Natasha Nazareth: Knowing Your Why
AALM: Tell us how you began your journey as a legal professional and what inspired you to co-found your law firm? NN: My path started where it mattered most—serving kids through Legal Aid where justice was about ensuring children had access to healthcare, education...
Prisoner’s Dilemma: Why Running A Law Firm Requires A Unique Mindset
Did you ever sit down, watch “Shawshank Redemption,” and think to yourself: There are real lessons in here for how I should manage my law firm? Well, if you haven’t, An Ruda of Bartko sure has. The managing partner of a midsize San Francisco law firm makes her...
6 Years Of Future Ready Lawyer Reports
Last fall, Wolters Kluwer released the sixth annual installment of the Future Ready Lawyer report. Time has flown and the legal profession has moved just as quickly, if not faster. Consider the inaugural 2019 survey that asked 700 lawyers across the U.S. and Europe to...
LexisNexis Ushers In New Era For Legal AI
Generative AI burst on the scene and bestowed every 6th grader with the power to not do the reading and turn in a passable one-page essay anyway. It also provided some very lazy lawyers with some very embarrassing moments. That said, the technology held out so much...
MAGA Lawyer Loses Case Against J6 Committee For Tortious Making Me Look Bad
If Stefan Passantino wants to be remembered for something other than his disastrous representation of Cassidy Hutchinson, he could start by shutting up about it. The former Trump ethics lawyer sued MSNBC commentator Andrew Weissman for defamation and filed a bar...
How Will Biglaw Firms Handle Their DEI Efforts Without Incurring Trump’s Wrath?
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I think the question is less about how committed most law firms are to diversity and inclusion and more so how they frame their views and what words they use when talking...
Standard Contracts: Benefits, Challenges, And The Path To Adoption With Jake Stein
Contracts are the backbone of commerce, but they often create friction, delay, and unnecessary expense. In Season 10, Episode 7 of “Notes to My (Legal) Self,” I sat down with Jake Stein, co-founder and CEO of Common Paper, to explore how standard contracts can...
Pardon Me
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Let’s think first about the Biden pardons; after that, the Trump pardons. I understand, if I don’t necessarily agree with, President Biden’s pardons of his son, Hunter; the January 6 Committee; and other Biden family members. When...
Morning Docket: 01.28.25
* Administration fires career DOJ lawyers who worked on Trump cases, claiming that the non-partisan attorneys “could not be trusted” because they weren’t down with private citizens stealing nuclear codes. [Reuters] * Reese Witherspoon served on a jury and everyone was...
Are ICHRAs Actually Good For Employers And Employees?
The post Are ICHRAs Actually Good For Employers And Employees? appeared first on Above the Law.ICHRA — Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement — seems to be the new buzzword of 2025. ICHRAs allow employers to provide their employees pre-tax dollars to...
On The Dotted Line
The overwhelming majority of patent cases settle at some point in their lifespan. Some settle quickly after a case is filed, while others do not reach their denouement until after a trip up to the Federal Circuit or even the Supreme Court. No matter how convoluted a...
Morning Docket: 01.28.25
* Administration fires career DOJ lawyers who worked on Trump cases, claiming that the non-partisan attorneys “could not be trusted” because they weren’t down with private citizens stealing nuclear codes. [Reuters] * Reese Witherspoon served on a jury and everyone was...
Doug Emhoff Returns To Private Practice At Top 30 Biglaw Firm
Doug Emhoff, America’s first ever Second Gentleman, will be returning to Biglaw after his stint at the White House. He left DLA Piper in November 2020 before his wife, Kamala Harris, assumed the role of Vice President of the United States. But which firm did he land...
Why Better Financial Acumen Is The Key To Law Firm Success In 2025
The legal industry is facing a perfect storm. While profits in many firms have risen, the push for growth has led to key financial fundamentals being sidelined. This year, 86% of firms plan to hike rates, yet 75% anticipate higher write-offs as discounts are used to...
The Attacks On Tenure Could Change How Law Professors Run Their Classrooms
The term “fascism” and its conjugations have been thrown out often on the road to Americans voting for a second season of The Apprentice: White House Edition, but it is rarer to see someone take a moment to sit with a (proposed) policy change and explain how it fits...
Ranking The Most ‘Devout’ Law Schools (2025)
Some see the legal profession as more of a “calling” than simply a job. For more religious would-be law students, faith is of such importance that they may seek it out in their legal educations. If you’re searching for an institution where spirituality is as important...
LexisNexis Ushers In New Era For Legal AI
Generative AI burst on the scene and bestowed every 6th grader with the power to not do the reading and turn in a passable one-page essay anyway. It also provided some very lazy lawyers with some very embarrassing moments. That said, the technology held out so much...
MAGA Lawyer Loses Case Against J6 Committee For Tortious Making Me Look Bad
If Stefan Passantino wants to be remembered for something other than his disastrous representation of Cassidy Hutchinson, he could start by shutting up about it. The former Trump ethics lawyer sued MSNBC commentator Andrew Weissman for defamation and filed a bar...
How Will Biglaw Firms Handle Their DEI Efforts Without Incurring Trump’s Wrath?
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I think the question is less about how committed most law firms are to diversity and inclusion and more so how they frame their views and what words they use when talking...
Standard Contracts: Benefits, Challenges, And The Path To Adoption With Jake Stein
Contracts are the backbone of commerce, but they often create friction, delay, and unnecessary expense. In Season 10, Episode 7 of “Notes to My (Legal) Self,” I sat down with Jake Stein, co-founder and CEO of Common Paper, to explore how standard contracts can...
Pardon Me
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Let’s think first about the Biden pardons; after that, the Trump pardons. I understand, if I don’t necessarily agree with, President Biden’s pardons of his son, Hunter; the January 6 Committee; and other Biden family members. When...
Alternative Legal Services Market Grows to $28.5B as Industry Faces Critical Juncture, Thomson Reuters Report Finds
The market for alternative legal services providers has grown to an estimated $28.5 billion, achieving an 18% compound annual growth rate from 2021 to 2023, but the industry appears to be reaching a critical juncture, with a bifurcation emerging between...
Law Firms Are ‘Struggling’ With Partner Pay Segmentation, as Top Rainmakers Bring In More Revenue
Some partners last year "doubled their book of business, and not just from $20 to $40 million, but $60 to $120 million," noted Blane Prescott. "More firms are struggling with: what should the top be?” The widening gap between the most profitable law firms and...
Diversity Lab Alters DEI-Centered Verbiage on Mansfield Certification Website
The requirements remain in place, Diversity Lab's founder and CEO said, amid other recent changes to the site's language on DEI. Diversity Lab has altered some of the language on the Mansfield Certification website, removing references to minimum thresholds for...
Getting Over Yourself: Becoming the Lawyer You Want to Be
Gray Robinson | “Get over yourself” isn’t just a jab or figure of speech. It’s a neurological workout, requiring you to confront the stories your brain loves to tell. The post Getting Over Yourself: Becoming the Lawyer You Want to Be appeared first on Articles, Tips...
Prisoner’s Dilemma: Why Running A Law Firm Requires A Unique Mindset
Did you ever sit down, watch “Shawshank Redemption,” and think to yourself: There are real lessons in here for how I should manage my law firm? Well, if you haven’t, An Ruda of Bartko sure has. The managing partner of a midsize San Francisco law firm makes her...
Bill Would Allow Californians to Sue Big Oil for Climate-Linked Wildfires, Floods
A Western States Petroleum Association executive accused the bill's author of trying to score political points in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires. A Western States Petroleum Association executive accused the bill's author of trying to score political...
LinkedIn Suit Says Millions of Profiles Scraped by Singapore Firm’s Fake Accounts
A lawsuit filed in Northern California alleges Nubela and its U.S.-based subsidiary, Proxycurl, create fake accounts faster than LinkedIn can block them and unlawfully scrape data from millions of LinkedIn profiles that is then sold to third parties. Hi...
This One Goes To Eleven
Splitsville. The post This One Goes To Eleven appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Senator Mike Crapo recently introduced legislation to split the Ninth Circuit into two appellate courts. When did the...
This Is Why You Need Proofreaders — See Also
Wrong Title: Folks in the administration should at least learn how to refer to the Constitution if they're going to undo progress with it. Goodbye White House, Hello Biglaw: Doug Emhoff returns to private practice. But What About My Reputation?!: Sucks when the truth...
What It Takes to Connect With Millennial Jurors
By one estimate, millennials are set to make up 70% of the workforce this year. They're inevitably going to be a significant part of any jury pool. Here are some tips for tailoring your presentation to appeal to them. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link...
NJ Jury Awards $8M to Woman Injured by Employees Chasing Suspected Shoplifter
The defense made a $600,000 offer of judgment, which was turned down, the plaintiff's attorney said. However, he added that the plaintiff would have considered an offer of $2 million. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
‘Design of Private Websites’ Not a Governmental Task: 8th Circuit Sends Privacy Action Against Health Care Provider to State Court
In Doe v. SSM Health Care Corporation, John Doe brought the putative class action against SSM Health Corp. in a Missouri state court, claiming SSM shared private health information with third-party marketing services in violation of Missouri law. Hi there.The...
Are Firms and In-House Teams Courting Technological Debt With Ambitious Purchases?
As law firms and in-house teams embrace new technologies, poor planning risks additional expenses and headaches down the road. 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...
Online Law School Comes Back to Haunt Attorney
An attorney licensed to practice in California and Massachusetts and admitted to practice at the U.S. Supreme Court is not being allowed to take the Texas bar examination. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Big Tech Is Cozying Up to President Trump. Here’s Why Their Lawyers Are Cautiously Optimistic
Regulations on most of Big Tech's operations are expected to ease under Trump, paving the way for more deals in AI, crypto and space tech. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
Nevada Supreme Court Rejects Uber-Backed Ballot Initiative for 20% Fee Cap
The Nevada Supreme Court ruled on Monday that an Uber-funded ballot initiative designed to cap contingency fees in all civil cases at 20% was "misleading and confusing." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
Companies’ Obsession With Soft Skills Has Made Prized GC Posts Even Harder to Land
"If you come in showing any sign of ego, poor communication or weak relationship-building skills, you're not getting the job," said John Gilmore, managing partner of the legal search firm BarkerGilmore. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Ex-SDNY Clerk Can’t Convince 2nd Circuit That Bribery Sentence Was Improper
Public defenders argued that the federal court had overestimated Dionisio Figueroa's benefit from the scheme to impose a higher sentence. The Second Circuit disagreed. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
An Uncertain SEC Beats Kraken’s Major Questions Doctrine Defense
"Gary Gensler's attempt to prevent discovery in his SEC's regulation by enforcement regime has failed for now in the SEC v. Kraken case," Brian Klein, a partner at Waymaker in Los Angeles who represents Kraken, said in a statement. Hi there.The email you just...
Ozempic Defendants Seek to Shave ‘Tacked On’ Claims From MDL Complaint
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly's motion to dismiss took aim at most of the counts asserted in the plaintiffs' master long-form complaint, however the defendants are saving their challenge to certain claims for later. Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly's motion to dismiss...
Natalie Lopez: Fierce Representation, Rewriting Futures
AALM: Can you give us an inside look at your law firm? How does it reflect your personal approach to practicing law? NL: My law firm is built around what I call, the “trifecta” of overlapping legal challenges: criminal defense, domestic violence and family law. My...
Starbucks Sues Ex-Executive to Recover $1M Signing Bonus
Starbucks said Alan Rosa signed an employment agreement in December 2022 that included a sign-on bonus of $1 million. He left the company in May 2023. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
Navigating AI Risks: Best Practices for Compliance and Security
The most forward-thinking companies embrace AI with complete confidence because they have created governance programs that serve as guardrails for this incredible new technology. Effective governance ensures AI consistently aligns with an organization's best...
‘The US Market Is Critical’: KPMG’s Former Head of Global Legal Services On the Legal Arm of the Big Four Firm Entering the US
As KPMG's legal arm awaits a decision on whether it can operate as an alternative business structure in Arizona, Stuart Fuller describes the reasons the firm has pushed to enter the competitive U.S. market, what it plans to do there, and why he believes it will...
Doug Emhoff Returns To Private Practice At Top 30 Biglaw Firm
The former VP's husband will also continue to serve as an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law. The post Doug Emhoff Returns To Private Practice At Top 30 Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.The former VP's husband will also continue to serve as an adjunct...
Why Better Financial Acumen Is The Key To Law Firm Success In 2025 [Sponsored]
From training to technology, uncover the essential steps to futureproof your law firm in a competitive market. The post Why Better Financial Acumen Is The Key To Law Firm Success In 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.The legal industry is facing a perfect storm....
The Attacks On Tenure Could Change How Law Professors Run Their Classrooms
What's the difference between getting rid of tenure and placing a muzzle on professors? The post The Attacks On Tenure Could Change How Law Professors Run Their Classrooms appeared first on Above the Law.What's the difference between getting rid of tenure and placing...
Ranking The Most ‘Devout’ Law Schools (2025)
These schools will support students in their legal education and in their faith. The post Ranking The Most ‘Devout’ Law Schools (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.Some see the legal profession as more of a “calling” than simply a job. For more religious would-be...
‘The US Market Is Critical’: KPMG’s Former Head of Global Legal Services On the Big Four Firm’s Legal Arm Entering the US
As KPMG's legal arm awaits a decision on whether it can operate as an alternative business structure in Arizona, Stuart Fuller describes the reasons the firm has pushed to enter the competitive U.S. market, what it plans to do there, and why he believes it will...
Cornell Claims AT&T, Verizon Violated the University’s Wi-Fi Patents
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your...
Battling Ransomware: How Healthcare Organizations Can Strengthen Cybersecurity To Protect Patient Data
Recognizing its vulnerability to cybercrime, the healthcare industry continues to prioritize cybersecurity. Here are some areas where organizations should be focusing their efforts. The post Battling Ransomware: How Healthcare Organizations Can Strengthen...
UK Firm Womble Bond to Roll Out AI Tool Across Whole Firm
Although other firms use CoCounsel, Womble Bond is the first to make the software available to all U.K. lawyers. Although other firms use CoCounsel, Womble Bond is the first to make the software available to all U.K. lawyers.
Starbucks Hands New CLO Hefty Raise, Says He Fosters ‘Environment of Courage and Joy’
Brad Lerman has helped the company navigate a litany of sticky situations, including the firing of its CEO, a proxy battle with activist investors and tensions with workers over their nationwide unionizing drive. Brad Lerman has helped the company navigate a...
Department Of Justice Makes *The* Most Embarrassing Typo
Absolutely laughable. The post Department Of Justice Makes *The* Most Embarrassing Typo appeared first on Above the Law.Absolutely laughable. The post Department Of Justice Makes *The* Most Embarrassing Typo appeared first on Above the Law.
Doug Emhoff, Husband of Former VP Harris, Lands at Willkie
Emhoff was a litigator at DLA Piper before stepping into his role in the White House. 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: 01.27.25
* Judges warn mouthy January 6 convicts that pardons aren't Monopoly get out of jail cards that they can use for future crimes. [ABA Journal] * Parodies don't necessarily get around Lanham Act. [The Recorder] * Supreme Court to hear religious schools case as prelude...
LexisNexis Launches Protégé AI Assistant to General Availability, Promising Autonomous Completion of Legal Tasks
Last August, LexisNexis Legal & Professional released the preview version of Protégé, its AI-powered legal assistant that incorporates both generative and agentic AI capabilities, describing it as a “substantial leap forward in personalized generative AI that will...
How I Made Partner: ‘Focus on Being the Best Advocate for Clients,’ Says Lauren Reichardt of Cooley
"There were many times I thought that making partner simply wouldn't be in the cards for me—whether because the process is so competitive or because I didn't think I was good enough. I would tell my younger self to not distract myself with those thoughts and instead...
At the LSC’s Innovations In Tech Conference, the Justice Gap Persists in Legal Tech, But Scrappy Innovators Drive Change Nonetheless
(This post contains a correction below regarding the average amount of a grant under the Legal Services Corporation’s Technology Initiative Grant program.) One of my most-read stories last year was The Justice Gap in Legal Tech: A Tale of Two Conferences and the...
No Two Wildfires Alike: Lawyers Take Different Legal Strategies in California
At least three lawsuits have been filed against the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power over the Palisades wildfire, while nearly 30 name Edison over the Eaton wildfire. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
No Two Wildfires Alike: Lawyers Take Different Legal Strategies in California
At least three lawsuits have been filed against the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power over the Palisades wildfire, while nearly 30 name Edison over the Eaton wildfire. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Poop-Themed Dog Toy OK as Parody, but Still Tarnished Jack Daniel’s Brand, Court Says
In a case that was remanded back by the Supreme Court, a U.S. district court found the toy was a parody that did not infringe on Jack Daniel's trademark, but still tarnished the whiskey brand, noting “human consumption and canine excrement do not mix. In a case...
Poop-Themed Dog Toy OK as Parody, but Still Tarnished Jack Daniel’s Brand, Court Says
In a case that was remanded back by the Supreme Court, a U.S. district court found the toy was a parody that did not infringe on Jack Daniel's trademark, but still tarnished the whiskey brand, noting “human consumption and canine excrement do not mix. Hi...
Lawyers’ Phones Are Ringing: What Should Employers Do If ICE Raids Their Business?
As an immigration raid in Newark, New Jersey, is widely condemned by community leaders, there are some questions about what constitutes due process during such raids. As an immigration raid in Newark, New Jersey, is widely condemned by community leaders, there...
Lawyers’ Phones Are Ringing: What Should Employers Do If ICE Raids Their Business?
As an immigration raid in Newark, New Jersey, is widely condemned by community leaders, there are some questions about what constitutes due process during such raids. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Cybersecurity Threats Continue To Rise For Healthcare Organizations, Research Shows
The vast majority of healthcare organizations have spotted a cyberattack and suffered financial consequences as a result in the past 12 months, according to new research. A separate report also found that overall cyberattacks on healthcare organizations have risen by...
Former Jones Day Partner Realizes They Were Barking Up The Wrong Tree — See Also
Getting Out Of Dodge Before DOGE Gets Worse: Three cheers for foresight! Diversity Ain't Dead Yet!: These are the most diverse law schools. He Just Doesn't Know When To Leave: Pardoned failed coup-er grabs a bite in the Capitol Complex. Nice While It Lasted: This...