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Marketing Roundup: Legal Storytelling, Crisis Communication, And Media Relationship Strategies
As a part of the Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA’s) partnership with Above the Law, each month we’ll share a roundup of insights and intel from Strategies & Voices, the official online publication of LMA, dedicated to the craft of legal marketing. Articles in...
Basic Ethics Breaks Supreme Court Because Too Many Justices Have Book Deals
The good news is that the Supreme Court took its self-imposed, entirely toothless ethical code seriously and multiple justices recused themselves from a major copyright case implicating publishers paying them hefty sums for their books. The bad news is… apparently the...
The Supreme Court TV Show That Never Was
Tom Goldstein is fighting back this week against the government’s wild indictment, which painted a picture of Goldstein balancing a successful Supreme Court practice with an international high-stakes poker career, iffy financial arrangements, and multiple mistresses....
We Have The Data To Prove It! — See Also
The Legal Industry Doesn’t Stand With Trump’s Bullying: Read the survey for yourself! Habeas Corpus? I Hardly Know Her!: Kristi Noem messes up the most softball question possible on habeas corpus. That Can’t Be Good For Ratings!: How will (not) bending the knee impact...
DC Bar Candidates Tout ‘Nonpartisan’ Principles but Have Partisan Donor Histories
Federal Election Commission records show D.C. Bar presidential candidate Brad Bondi, brother of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, often uses his First Amendment rights to monetarily support conservatives at the ballot box, while his opponent Diane Seltzer has a...
Lawmakers, Bar Advocates Lobby for Ending Constitutional Cap on Supreme Court Judges
Advocates of the bipartisan-supported bill, the Uncap Justice Act, which also has the backing of Gov. Kathy Hochul and others, say it would increase the number of trial court judges, enabling litigants to get their days in court more quickly. Advocates of the...
With Key Practices Experiencing Robust Demand in 2024, Hunton Andrews Posted Strong Financials
Revenue improved at Hunton Andrews Kurth by 5.1% in 2024 and profits per equity partner grew by 22%, benefiting from the firm's balanced practice mix. Revenue improved at Hunton Andrews Kurth by 5.1% in 2024 and profits per equity partner grew by 22%, benefiting...
Uniswap Allegedly Ripped Off Foundational Tech Behind Decentralized Exchanges
“The code for the Uniswap Protocol is public and has been for years, a spokesperson for Uniswap Labs said in an email. “The code for the Uniswap Protocol is public and has been for years, a spokesperson for Uniswap Labs said in an email.
Delaware Supreme Court Allows Law Professors’ Briefs Arguing Musk Compensation Decision Should Be Upheld
Six corporate law professors argue that reversing the Chancery decision would reopen a door the Supreme Court closed last year in its In re Match Group decision, which set a precedent on "cleansing" mechanisms required in conflicted controller transactions. Six...
Supreme Court Restores Vote to Maine Lawmaker Censured Over Post About Trans Student Athlete
Over dissents from two liberal justices, the U.S. Supreme Court said Maine's state legislature must restore voting powers to a state lawmaker censured for criticizing a trans high school athlete. Over dissents from two liberal justices, the U.S. Supreme Court...
Perkins Coie Injunction Doesn’t Bar EEOC From Investigating Other Law Firms, Judge Clarifies
Shortly after the government filed a motion seeking to clarify her May 2 summary judgment ruling, Judge Beryl Howell confirmed “that the injunctive relief granted as to Section 4 of Executive Order 14230 runs only in favor of plaintiff Perkins Coie LLP. Shortly...
‘Not Alone’: Law School Faculty Tackle Student Mental Health
One adjunct law professor uses his own struggles with mental health to help students manage theirs, creating a course around the topic. One adjunct law professor uses his own struggles with mental health to help students manage theirs, creating a course around...
Leaner SEC Workforce Won’t Weaken Market Oversight, Atkins Says
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff is down 15% since Oct. 1 due to voluntary separations, early retirements and the administration's Fork in the Road deferred resignation program, said SEC Chair Paul Atkins. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...
Former A&O Leaders Launch Consultancy to Advise on Private Equity Investment in Law Firms
Wim Dejonghe and David Morley aim to use their experience to match law firms with PE investment opportunities. Wim Dejonghe and David Morley aim to use their experience to match law firms with PE investment opportunities.
‘Everyone’s Dabbling’: In-House AI Adoption Bogged Down by Fear of Missteps
“It's a cautious frontier. The appetite is there, but the stakes are too high to dive in blindly, said Mike Ferrara, managing director at FTI Consulting. “It's a cautious frontier. The appetite is there, but the stakes are too high to dive in blindly, said Mike...
More Law Firms Join the Surge of Class Action Lawsuits Against Coinbase in Wake of Cyberattack
Since Thursday, attorneys have filed 12 federal class action lawsuits, and legal experts predict that more complaints will follow. Since Thursday, attorneys have filed 12 federal class action lawsuits, and legal experts predict that more complaints will...
‘Pronoun Police’: New Uncertainty After EEOC Workplace Rules Struck Down
Everyday workplace issues for transgender employees, such as 'misgendering' and choice of bathrooms, will be an unsettled area of law until a higher court weighs in, some attorneys say. Everyday workplace issues for transgender employees, such as 'misgendering'...
Trump’s FCC Making Disavowal of DEI a Litmus Test for Merger Approvals
Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez criticized Verizon for giving in to Republican Chairman Brendan Carr's demands. "This is shameful," she wrote on X. "Capitulation breeds capitulation." The Federal Communications Commission held Verizon’s $20 billion...
Landlord Liable for Tripping Hazard Despite Tenant’s Prior Acknowledgment, State Appellate Court Rules
"While there was no dispute that the plaintiff saw that the platform had been removed when she returned from work during daylight hours, the jury were free to consider the plaintiff's argument that the newly created drop to the landing was not open and obvious when...
How AI Complicates Trademark Protection In the Digital Age
While AI has many proven beneficial applications, there is a concerning trend emerging: an increasing number of disputes that are based on mimicry of distinctive brand identities without permission. While AI has many proven beneficial applications, there is a...
The SMB Compliance Journey: Building Programs that Fit Your Stage of Growth
Join the webcast where experts from NAVEX will share practical insights for navigating early-stage compliance, managing internal expectations, and choosing tools that scale without adding unnecessary complexity. Join the webcast where experts from NAVEX will...
Memory Hacks That Make You More Productive
Bull Garlington | These memory hacks will carry you through some of the most critical recall challenges. The post Memory Hacks That Make You More Productive appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Memory hacks are important because … I...
Law Firms Suing Trump Administration Lately Skew Away From M&A-Centric Firms, Court Records Show
While executive orders against firms haven't totally deterred firms in the Am Law 50 from suing the administration, their timing has coincided with a decline in suits filed by large firms oriented toward transactions. While executive orders against firms...
College Sports Face Uncertain Future as NCAA Seeks Antitrust Shield
The National Collegiate Athletic Association will see more antitrust challenges without a statutory exemption, the NCAA says, adding that congressional action is needed to prevent college athletics from growing too imbalanced and possibly careening toward full...
Like ‘Suits’ Meets ‘Mad Men’ But With Fraud Charges Because It’s Real Life
Suits promotional imageIf you’ve ever watched Suits and thought, “I should’ve faked my way into this soul-sucking lawyer gig and avoided all the crushing law school debt,” rest assured that, no, you should not have. If you base your life on Suits, you literally have a...
Proposed Biglaw Merger Will Create New Top 20 Am Law Firm, New Top New York Firm
Earlier this month, McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel made the surprise announcement that they’d been in merger talks, noting that they were “finalizing a transformative combination.” The merged firm would have more than 1,650 lawyers and a...
Act Protecting Adults From Deepfaked Porn To Be Signed Into Federal Law
AI-configured images are much more realistic than they used to be. This article, written in 2024, takes a semi-nostalgic look back at what AI-generated images looked like in 2022. Looking at the quality of images being assembled now, you could do the same with AI...
Susman Godfrey Thumbs Nose At The War On DEI
MAGA’s attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion has hit Biglaw particularly hard. Firms’ commitment to diversifying the profession were a featured part of Donald Trump’s unconstitutional Executive Orders targeting disfavored firms. Many major law firms have ended...
Trump Reportedly Eyes Emil Bove For Third Circuit, As We’re Now Wistful For Era Of Random Unqualified FedSoc Hacks
(Photo by Angela Weiss – Pool/Getty Images)When the first Trump administration started elevating unqualified cranks and Biglaw associates to the federal bench, the legal community braced themselves for dingbat outcomes like written opinions becoming insulting rants or...
Stranded In Trump’s MAGA World, Do Biglaw Partners Want To ‘Stay Rich Or Liberal’?
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. For demoralized people stuck inside these firms, I think this is catharsis. I’ve always wondered, when pressed, would rich liberal lawyers choose to stay rich or liberal? Now we know. — Kevin Carroll, a...
Not Content To Sell Out Their Own Principles, Kirkland Wanted All Of Biglaw To Sell Out
Above the Law has extensively covered the capitulation of nine yellow-bellied Biglaw firms (Paul Weiss, Skadden, Willkie Farr, Milbank, Cadwalader, Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, Simpson Thacher, and A&O Shearman) to the demands of Donald Trump who...
The DOJ Civil Right Division Is Decimated
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, what percentage of attorneys in the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division have quit, been reassigned, or accepted a deferred resignation, as the administration...
Navigating The Fine Line: Redefining Legal Advice In The Age Of Tech With Erin Levine And Quinten Steenhuis
The practice of law has long been wrapped in mystery, closely guarded by ethical rules and stringent regulations. But as legal technology blurs the lines between legal advice and legal information, how do we protect consumers, empower innovation, and stay true to the...
New Top New York Firm Could Be On The Horizon! — See Also
Discussions Are Under Way: Partners will vote on if McDermott and Schulte will merge within 90 days. Susman Godfrey Still Putting Money Behind Diversity: Congratulations to the winners of the Susman Godfrey Prize! Lick The Boot, Get Booted: Associates want the...
Discredit Trump-Related Pro Bono? NY Legislation Gets Mixed Review
“This legislation will shield attorneys from any dirty deals made by big law firms with the Trump administration and preserve independent pro bono legal work in New York State, said state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, an attorney. “This legislation will shield...
Strategy Faces Investor Lawsuit for Over $5 Billion Bitcoin Accounting Losses
On the news of the filing, the stock dropped over 8.5%. On the news of the filing, the stock dropped over 8.5%.
Uber Revs Up for First Bellwether Trial in Sexual Assault Cases
Uber, which failed to reverse the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation's order coordinating 2,000 sexual assault cases against it, will face its first bellwether trial on Dec. 8. Uber, which failed to reverse the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict...
Judge Judy Sheindlin Makes Surprise Visit at NYLS Commencement Ceremony
Among the 2025 graduates were three inaugural recipients of the Judge Judy Sheindlin Honors Scholars Program, which Sheindlin established three years ago at her alma mater to benefit women in law. Among the 2025 graduates were three inaugural recipients of the...
The Fate of Nationwide Injunctions Lies With Barrett, Kavanaugh, Say Court Watchers
What do questions from the key justices in the case tell us about where the Supreme Court might be headed on nationwide injunctions? After more than two hours of oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, it seems that the fate of nationwide...
How Law Firms Are Planning for ‘Rocky’ Times Ahead
Partnerships may not want to be as aggressive with quarterly draws and distributions, especially after business expectations changed from the end of 2024 into 2025, said one law firm founder. Partnerships may not want to be as aggressive with quarterly draws and...
Why In-House Outrage Over Trump Settlements Won’t Spur a Law Firm Firing Spree
"I've received zero pressure from my CEO or board to move firms," said a general counsel in the IT field. "I've received zero pressure from my CEO or board to move firms," said a general counsel in the IT field.
Young Lawyers Counter Veteran Critiques, Embrace Zoom Expertise
"I think millennials just grew up with technology in a way that's different from the baby boomer generation or anybody older. ... We had no choice but to roll with the punches," said one young attorney about litigating in the post-COVID era. "I think millennials...
Court Largely Rules Against Cigna, Aetna in ‘No Surprises Act’ Suit
"We are very pleased with the court's decision, which affirms that IDR awards are enforceable and cannot be ignored by health plans and insurance companies," Adam T. Schramek of Norton Rose Fulbright, counsel for the air ambulance companies, said. "We are very...
Pathetic or Pragmatic? GCs Respond as Big Law Backtracks on DEI
Some GCs expressed concerns that if law firms won't stand up for their own DEI policies, it bodes badly for their willingness to stand up for their clients. Some GCs expressed concerns that if law firms won't stand up for their own DEI policies, it bodes badly...
Legislative Proposal to Discredit Trump-Related Pro Bono Gets Mixed Review From Bar
“This legislation will shield attorneys from any dirty deals made by big law firms with the Trump administration and preserve independent pro bono legal work in New York State, said state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, an attorney. “This legislation will shield...
As Dell Hits Groove, GC’s Pay Soars 63%
Richard Rothberg has been with Dell with 26 years, the last 13 as legal chief. Richard Rothberg has been with Dell with 26 years, the last 13 as legal chief.
Supreme Court Lifts Order Protecting Venezuelan Nationals From Deportation
The Supreme Court said the Trump administration could move forward with canceling deportation protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelan immigrants. The Supreme Court said the Trump administration could move forward with canceling deportation protections for...
How I Made Partner: ‘The Work Product Should Always Reflect Professionalism and Care,’ Says Dina Weinstein of Pryor Cashman
"Even when sending drafts to partners and clients, the draft should be as complete and proofread as possible. In business immigration, our final work products are the petitions that we file with the U.S. Immigration & Citizenship Services (USCIS) and applications...
Braver Work, Better Law: Leading With Purpose in a Changing Profession
"Our call to action doesn't need more slogans or statements. It needs people willing to remember what this work was meant to be—and brave enough to shape it accordingly," writes Marcie Dickson, vice president of communications for the Institute for Well-Being in Law...
Legal Compensation Strategies: From Market Analysis to Fair Pay Practices
Camille Stell | Compensation is one of the most powerful levers a firm has to shape behavior, reward success and signal its values. The post Legal Compensation Strategies: From Market Analysis to Fair Pay Practices appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law...
McDermott and Schulte, With Merger Vote Within Months, Plan for Top NY Office
The combined firm would have one of the largest Manhattan law offices, rivaling many Wall Street firms by head count. The combined firm would have one of the largest Manhattan law offices, rivaling many Wall Street firms by head count.
Capital One Strikes $425M Deal to End Claims It Denied Customers Interest
Under the deal, Capital One will pay $300 million to a class of people who opened a 360 Savings account since Sept. 18, 2019 to cover the interest they would have earned had they instead opened a 360 Performance Savings account. The remaining $125 million will be paid...
Am Law 200 Firm Slapped With Order To Show Cause Over Fake Citations… You Know Where This Is Going
This week, we’ve had K&L Gates sanctioned over fake AI cites. It spread to Canada. Latham admitted to an AI screw-up in a case WHERE THEY WERE REPRESENTING AN AI COMPANY. And we’re not too far removed the DOJ probably used AI to gin up a self-serving but very fake...
Seashellgate: Trumpworld Sees Comey’s Day At The Beach As Criminal Assassination Threat — See Also
Work From Home? That Was So 2024: Sidley only gave a week’s notice before ordering folks back. Above The Law In The New York Times: Normally this newsletter is about Above the Law stories of the week, but let’s make an exception for this Times feature on ATL. Hold...
Mindshift: The Inner Work Of Sustainable Self-Care
Ed. note: This is the latest installment in a series of posts on motherhood in the legal profession, in partnership with our friends at MothersEsquire. Welcome Sonya L. Sigler back to our pages. Click here if you’d like to donate to MothersEsquire. I used to think...
Policies On Billing For Attorney Travel Time
Most litigators need to travel for court conferences, depositions, site inspections, and other events during the life of a lawsuit. Depending on the type of appearance, a lawyer might spend more time traveling to attend an event than at the appearance itself. While...
Seems Like Law Firm Co-Workers Actually Care
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected for Am Law’s 2025 mental health survey, what percentage of respondents felt like their co-workers cared about their mental health? Hint: The number may be higher than you...
Takes A Lot Of Stones To Accuse James Comey Of Threatening The President Over This — See Also
Comey’s “Cool Shell Formation” Has Kash Patel Phoning In The SS: His abbreviation, not mine. These Firms Are Really LinkedIn: Is your firm on the top of its social media game? You Can Do A Lot When You Misread The Supreme Court!: Missouri’s AG misreads court opinion...
Energy Companies Claim State AG Uses Profit-Seeking Law Firms for Unjust Legal Action
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 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...
Energy Companies Claim State AG Uses Profit-Seeking Law Firms for Unjust Legal Action
This action was surfaced by Law.com Radar, which delivers real-time alerting on new litigation across more than 2,600 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...
Wingnut Texas Judge Overrules SCOTUS Trans Decision Because YOLO
Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk is at it again. Mitch McConnell and Leonard Leo parked the conservative wingnut in a single-judge district in Amarillo for the express purpose of allowing conservatives to order up injunctions blocking President Biden’s executive orders. That...
Changpeng Zhao in UAE Can Be Sued for Terrorism Finance Via U.S. Counsel
"CZ can run but he cannot hide, said Ryan Sparacino, the managing partner at Sparacino, who is among the litigators representing the plaintiffs, referring to Binance's founder Changpeng Zhao. “We look forward to seeing him in court soon." "CZ can run but he...
Changpeng Zhao in UAE Can Be Sued for Terrorism Finance Via U.S. Counsel
"CZ can run but he cannot hide, said Ryan Sparacino, the managing partner at Sparacino, who is among the litigators representing the plaintiffs, referring to Binance's founder Changpeng Zhao. “We look forward to seeing him in court soon." "CZ can run but he...
‘They Make Stuff Up:’ Judges Are Issuing Orders About AI
More judges are issuing orders warning lawyers about the dangers of relying on artificial intelligence-generated documents, and cautioning them about citing fake cases in submissions to the court. One of the latest is Chief Judge Randy Crane of the Southern District...
HSF Makes Leadership Changes Ahead of Merger, Creates US-Focused Role
The merger is set to happen in two weeks. The merger is set to happen in two weeks.
HSF Makes Leadership Changes Ahead of Merger, Creates US-Focused Role
The merger is set to happen in two weeks. The merger is set to happen in two weeks.
Litigation Trends to Watch: Michigan Privacy Suits Hit Former UM Football Coach. Plus, Carmakers Sued over Infotainment Tech
Patent litigation against major carmakers soared in Texas courts over infotainment tech. Patent litigation against major carmakers soared in Texas courts over infotainment tech.
Litigation Trends to Watch: Michigan Privacy Suits Hit Former UM Football Coach. Plus, Carmakers Sued over Infotainment Tech
Patent litigation against major carmakers soared in Texas courts over infotainment tech. Patent litigation against major carmakers soared in Texas courts over infotainment tech.
The Biglaw Firms With The Best LinkedIn Engagement (2025)
Biglaw firms are ranked in a multitude of ways, from gross revenue to size to quality of life and even prestige. But what about the ways these large firms are performing on LinkedIn? What is Biglaw firms’ engagement like on LinkedIn in terms of followers, comments,...
John Morgan Of Morgan & Morgan On Blueprints for Organizational Transformation
In a world where disruption is constant, law firms can’t rely on what worked yesterday. To grow sustainably, they need systems, strategy, and the discipline to execute — all while staying true to their core identity. In this episode of “Be That Lawyer,” I sit down...
Gen Z Lawyers, Law Students May Be ‘Suffering More’ Within The Legal Profession
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [T]he population of individuals who are going to be the majority of the profession in a few years, just have worse mental health, and they have more needs, different expectations and certainly different...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Get Up, Stand Up
American lawyers overwhelmingly oppose the agreements some major law firms have struck in response to the Trump administration’s executive actions, with more than 90% of respondents to a new Above the Law survey agreeing that such deals involve “giving in to...
Judge Stands By $1 Damages Award in Contract Dispute Over Multimillion Dollar Turbine Project
U.S. District Judge Andrea R. Wood for the Northern District of Illinois denied The Boldt Co.'s motion to alter a $1 judgment in favor of the defendant, Black & Veatch Construction. Boldt moved to amend in an attempt to recover money it believed it was owed for...
Judge Stands By $1 Damages Award in Contract Dispute Over Multimillion Dollar Turbine Project
U.S. District Judge Andrea R. Wood for the Northern District of Illinois denied The Boldt Co.'s motion to alter a $1 judgment in favor of the defendant, Black & Veatch Construction. Boldt moved to amend in an attempt to recover money it believed it was owed for...
Varying Rulings: When Is Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege Waived in Emotional Distress Case?
In Del Prete v. Villaege of Romeoville, the plaintiff claimed she was wrongfully convicted for the murder of an infant in her care and has sued the investigators overseeing her case for the emotional pain she faced during her 10-year prison sentence. She filed a...
Varying Rulings: When Is Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege Waived in Emotional Distress Case?
In Del Prete v. Villaege of Romeoville, the plaintiff claimed she was wrongfully convicted for the murder of an infant in her care and has sued the investigators overseeing her case for the emotional pain she faced during her 10-year prison sentence. She filed a...
Trump Is Targeting Insurance Companies: Expect Spike in Fraud Litigation
The Department of Justice pointed out that the case falls in line with "the government's emphasis on combating health care fraud." The Department of Justice pointed out that the case falls in line with "the government's emphasis on combating health care...
Trump Is Targeting Insurance Companies: Expect Spike in Fraud Litigation
The Department of Justice pointed out that the case falls in line with "the government's emphasis on combating health care fraud." The Department of Justice pointed out that the case falls in line with "the government's emphasis on combating health care...
Hogan Lovells Partner Takes On Broadway With Producing Debut
Hogan Lovells partner Doug Fellman has recently taken on a new position as a Broadway producer, while maintaining his full-time white-collar practice. Hogan Lovells partner Doug Fellman has recently taken on a new position as a Broadway producer, while...
Hogan Lovells Partner Takes On Broadway With Producing Debut
Hogan Lovells partner Doug Fellman has recently taken on a new position as a Broadway producer, while maintaining his full-time white-collar practice. Hogan Lovells partner Doug Fellman has recently taken on a new position as a Broadway producer, while...
Suit Against Sprinklr Exemplifies How AI Claims Can Imperil Firms—and Their Officers and Directors
“While many D&O policies will respond to securities claims, policyholders need to ensure that AI-related losses are covered and not subject to exclusions addressing AI and similar technologies," said Geoffrey Fehling, a partner at Hunton Andrews...
Suit Against Sprinklr Exemplifies How AI Claims Can Imperil Firms—and Their Officers and Directors
“While many D&O policies will respond to securities claims, policyholders need to ensure that AI-related losses are covered and not subject to exclusions addressing AI and similar technologies," said Geoffrey Fehling, a partner at Hunton Andrews...
$32.5M Gift Prompts Name Change for University of Tennessee College of Law
The University of Tennessee College of Law has been renamed the Frank Winston College of Law, an alumnus of the university and law school. The University of Tennessee College of Law has been renamed the Frank Winston College of Law, an alumnus of the university...
$32.5M Gift Prompts Name Change for University of Tennessee College of Law
The University of Tennessee College of Law has been renamed the Frank Winston College of Law, an alumnus of the university and law school. The University of Tennessee College of Law has been renamed the Frank Winston College of Law following a $32.5 million...
James Comey Enjoys Long Walks On The Beach… So MAGA Gonna Send Him To El Salvador Prison Camp
James Comey (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)This article began its life as “James Comey Enjoys Long Walks On The Beach, Cringey Donald Trump Trolling” because the former FBI Director posted an Instagram from his beach vacation having arranged shells into “86 47”...
The Competitive Advantages AI Brings To Litigation Firms
Getty ImagesGone are the days when clients were wary of their lawyers using artificial intelligence. Instead, many clients today are demanding to know how their law firms are becoming more efficient. And the ones with the best answers have big competitive advantages....
Trump Legal Battle Does Not Deter Susman From Recognizing 25 Students of Color with Prize
The Susman Godfrey Prize has been expanded this year, with the firm increasing the number of award recipients and increasing the award prize. The Susman Godfrey Prize has been expanded this year, with the firm increasing the number of award recipients and...
Federal Judge Restricts ‘Continuous’ Employment Harassment Claims to 300-Day Window
The judge said the plaintiff properly detailed how the university and its supervisors created a hostile work environment by pressuring her into creating a retirement date and separation plan so a younger colleague could assume her position. The judge said the...
Getting Real About Being A Divorce Lawyer
I chat with Padideh Jafari, founder and CEO of Jafari Law and Mediation Office. Discover Padideh’s inspiring journey from a five-year-old aspiring lawyer to a successful family law practitioner and advocate. With fascinating insights into handling high-conflict...
DOJ’s New Biglaw ‘Conflict’ Policy: A Masterclass in Retaliation Theater
In an effort to keep piling indignity upon the legacy of the Department of Justice, Deputy Attorney General (and apparently Librarian of Congress somehow?) Todd Blanche just unveiled a policy redefining “conflict of interest” to mean “dared to sue us” — directing that...
Anonymous FedSoc Snitches Needed For Super-Awesome Gossip-Based Lawsuit Against Law Review!
Fresh off sliding into Michigan Law’s student listserv to threaten 1Ls to not even think about submitting personal statements to law review that might suggest they’re anything but whitest of white bros, the Faculty, Alumni, and Students Opposed to Racial Preferences...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Justice Allison Riggs sworn in after six-month election battle with GOP...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Be Engaged and Proactive in Your Career and at Your Firm,’ Says Amanda Zablocki of Sheppard Mullin
"Be engaged and proactive in your career and at your firm. There are many lawyers who have great ideas, but few are willing or able to execute on them. Be the person that others rely on to come up with new and exciting initiatives and to deliver. Bring along others...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Be Engaged and Proactive in Your Career and at Your Firm,’ Says Amanda Zablocki of Sheppard Mullin
"Be engaged and proactive in your career and at your firm. There are many lawyers who have great ideas, but few are willing or able to execute on them. Be the person that others rely on to come up with new and exciting initiatives and to deliver. Bring along others...
Morning Docket: 05.16.25
* There’s an appetite at the Supreme Court to get rid of universal injunctions, but after brutal oral argument, birthright citizenship might not be the case where they pull the trigger. [Law360] * Giving Jeanine Pirro a temporary appointment after riding Ed Martin’s...
Missouri AG Thinks Supreme Court Ruling Lets Him Control Social Media Moderation (It Doesn’t)
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey apparently thinks he gets to be editor-in-chief of every social media platform. In his latest attack on free speech rights, Bailey has announced a “first-in-the-nation rule” that would force social media companies to let users...
When are TROs Appealable? Trump Admin Cases Put Question in Spotlight
As a general rule, TROs—short-term orders that pause actions pending preliminary injunction decisions—are not appealable, though courts have recognized exceptions, such as when a TRO threatens irreversible harm or basically functions as a preliminary...
Microsoft Copilot 2025: It’s Better 1 Year Later
Danielle DavisRoe | Copilot has definitely gotten better since our 2024 review, but there's still a ton of growth potential. The post Microsoft Copilot 2025: It’s Better 1 Year Later appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Microsoft Copilot...
‘Everyone, Stop Talking!’: Judge Sends Fight Between Kline & Specter and Ex-Associate to Arbitration
While the judge endeavored to keep the hearing focused on whether and how Kline & Specter's claims against Terrance DeAngelo should be arbitrated, the acrimonious history of the dispute occasionally bled in. While the judge endeavored to keep the hearing...
Read the Verdict: Federal Jury Finds Amgen Liable in Drug Monopolization Case
The jury after just over half a day of deliberations found Amgen Inc. liable on 10 of the 11 claims in the complaint, including monopolization and unreasonable restraint of trade in violation of the Sherman Act. The jury after just over half a day of...