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What Is Up With These Federal Judges?
It was a quite the week for terrible decisions. The post What Is Up With These Federal Judges? appeared first on Above the Law.It was a quite the week for terrible decisions. The post What Is Up With These Federal Judges? appeared first on Above the Law.
Trump Gets An Embarrassing Fact-Check During Debate After Making Wild Claims About Post-Birth Abortions
The phrase 'execute the baby' later trended on X thanks to Trump's absurdity. The post Trump Gets An Embarrassing Fact-Check During Debate After Making Wild Claims About Post-Birth Abortions appeared first on Above the Law.The phrase 'execute the baby' later trended...
A Proposed Law That Would Exclude Tips From Income Taxes Will Create More Problems Than Benefits
The law will have to be drafted with specific and precise language because inaccurate or imprecise wording could include more people than the law intended. The post A Proposed Law That Would Exclude Tips From Income Taxes Will Create More Problems Than Benefits...
Blum & Co. Make It Harder For Black Female Entrepreneurs Because That’s How Civil Rights Work Now
We really are in the worst timeline, huh. The post Blum & Co. Make It Harder For Black Female Entrepreneurs Because That’s How Civil Rights Work Now appeared first on Above the Law.We really are in the worst timeline, huh. The post Blum & Co. Make It Harder...
You’re A Supreme Court Justice, Not A Day Trader
Digging into the most recent Supreme Court financial disclosures. The post You’re A Supreme Court Justice, Not A Day Trader appeared first on Above the Law.Digging into the most recent Supreme Court financial disclosures. The post You’re A Supreme Court Justice, Not A...
AI That Actually Matters! — See Also
This AI Tool Is A Game Changer: You won't want to comb through depositions the old way ever again. Taylor Swift Fights Deepfakes By Announcing Her Ballot: Be like Taylor and do your research! See Who Is Making Pound Over Fist: These are the richest UK Biglaw firms. So...
Got ‘Flat’ Milk?: NY Company Says German Ex-Partner Stole Flat-Food Trade Secrets
A complaint filed in New York contends Veganz Group stole Vitiprints' patented technology to market dehydrated "flat" food products on its own, violating terms of their licensing partnership. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
11th Circuit Rejects Former CSX Employee’s Safety-Related Whistleblowing Claims
"The evidence at summary judgment establishes that Hitt engaged in protected activity by refusing to work during the lightning storm and refusing to operate at speeds he considered unsafe and that he suffered an adverse action by being terminated. But there is no...
Morgan Davis: Strategic Advisor to the Cannabis Industry
Morgan Davis: Strategic Advisor to the Cannabis Industry By Bob Friedman Raleigh cannabis business attorney Morgan Davis peered into the display case at Elevation Hemp Company in Raleigh and asked store manager how the CBD flowers were selling.“The hottest thing in...
Sean Cole: Examining the Heart of an Issue
As a young child growing up in the coal country of Appalachia, Raleigh personal injury lawyer Sean Cole was influenced by the books his father read to him, including “Lord of the Rings” and “The Chronicles of Narnia.” “The central theme of a lot of the stories he read...
Wade E. Byrd: Confessions of a ‘Good Pirate’
Fayetteville personal injury attorney Wade E. Byrd describes himself as a good pirate. His website lists verdicts of primarily serious medical malpractice, wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases with five verdicts topping over $10 million. Byrd is one of just...
Veteran’s Clinic Planned For New High Point University Law School
Roughly 75% of all initial applications for VA benefits are denied, according to a Veteran’s Affairs website. That has a profound impact in North Carolina where over 720,000 veterans have settled. When High Point University’s Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law opened this...
Jennifer Sinclair Simpkins Compassionate and Straightforward
“It’s important to be compassionate because my client is going through a very difficult time. But I think being straightforward goes a long way with them. It doesn’t help anybody to beat around the bush and waste time and resources,” said Jennifer Simpkins, an...
Rachel Mosser: A Criminal and Civil Fight
For Rachel Mosser, the ideal trifecta of a double major in English and Criminal Justice and a Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law positioned her for a personal injury practice at Maginnis Howard. Mosser handles traditional personal injury matters,...
Responsible AI in Legal Services (RAILS)
Raise your hand if you have encountered a story in the last 24 hours about AI’s potential for the legal industry. With all those opportunities have come some ethical questions about the rules of the road and the need for guardrails. “[AI] is not without its...
Have a Plan for Variable Personal Injury Income
We’ve all heard stories about lottery winners who go on spending sprees and wind up broke. We assure ourselves we would have more discipline. Unfortunately, some personal injury attorneys fall into the same trap. I spoke recently with former NCAJ President John McCabe...
Julie Sawyer-Little on the Role of a Life Care Planner in Litigation
After a serious injury or accident, plaintiff and defense attorneys often need a life care planner (or consultant) to assess medical, psychosocial and vocational needs to develop a plan and budget for use in litigation. North Carolina-based Julie Sawyer-Little is a...
Life-Care Plans and the Forensic Economist
In personal injury cases, forensic economists are best known for analyzing lost earnings. When we work for the plaintiff, we calculate the injured person’s lost earnings. When working for the defense, we might critique the plaintiff’s expert’s work instead. But some...
Natalie Black Kohler, Legal Chief of Bath-Fixture Giant for 26 Years, Dies at 74
Black Kohler was legal chief and her husband, Herbert V. Kohler ]r., was CEO during a golden age for the plumbing products manufacturer, which today is one of the largest privately owned companies in the country. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
International AI Treaty Signed by US, UK, and EU Leaves Much to Be Determined
An AI treaty put forth by the human rights organization the Council of Europe allows countries to fill in the blanks as they wish. But it also establishes common principles—and a common language—for regulating AI. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Caroline Ellison Requests Time-Served for ‘Extensive’ Cooperation Against Sam Bankman-Fried
Sentencing is currently scheduled for Sept. 24 before U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of New York. 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...
Talc Trial Opens in Connecticut: J&J ‘Chose to Do the Wrong Thing’
Ben Braly, of Dean Omar Branham Shirley, told jurors in Connecticut's Bridgeport Judicial District Court on Wednesday that his client, plaintiff Evan Plotkin, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2021, at age 64, after a lifetime of using Johnson & Johnson's talcum...
Convicted of Theft, Law Firm CFO Denied Bankruptcy Protection
The judge dismissed the bankruptcy after McElroy Deutsch asserted that John Dunlea's "Chapter 11 petition is intended to frustrate the legitimate efforts of a creditor to enforce its rights against the debtor." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Mindspring Lawyers Urge Del. Supreme Court to Overturn Chancery Opinion Faulting Take-Private Process
Justice Karen Valihura asked Andrew Rossman of Quinn Emanuel whether the Chancery decision included fact-finding that the high court should defere to. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
Morning Docket: 09.11.24
* Here she is... Miss Owes Biglaw a million bucks! [American Lawyer] * So, um, Paul Weiss partner Karen Dunn seems like the big winner from last night's debate. [ABA Journal] * After the AG attempted to suppress ballot measure over abortion, the state supreme court...
Healthcare Leaders Clash On Mental Health Parity Final Rule
The AMA came out in support of the Biden-Harris Administration's final rule on mental health parity, while AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association argue that it will increase costs and negatively affect access to care. The post Healthcare Leaders Clash On...
Taylor Swift Breaks Open Trump-Harris Race Over AI Regulatory Policy… Because Sure, Why Not?
Obviously, Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris is a law and technology story. The post Taylor Swift Breaks Open Trump-Harris Race Over AI Regulatory Policy… Because Sure, Why Not? appeared first on Above the Law.Obviously, Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris is a...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Johnson & Johnson’s Proposed Talc Bankruptcy Plan Now Totals $9.1B, Could A $2.75B NCAA Class Settlement Collapse?
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The UK Top 50: The Richest Biglaw Firms Across The Pond
Biglaw means big money in the UK. The post The UK Top 50: The Richest Biglaw Firms Across The Pond appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw means big money in the UK. The post The UK Top 50: The Richest Biglaw Firms Across The Pond appeared first on Above the Law.
Tim Walz Has The Finances Of A Guy You’d Like To Have A Beer With
Walz is almost unique among national-level politicians in his relatively modest and relatively simple financial situation. The post Tim Walz Has The Finances Of A Guy You’d Like To Have A Beer With appeared first on Above the Law.Walz is almost unique among...
This AI-Driven Deposition Tool Should Become Essential To Any Litigation Practice
Filevine's Depo CoPilot presents one of the best use cases for generative AI in legal. The post This AI-Driven Deposition Tool Should Become Essential To Any Litigation Practice appeared first on Above the Law.Filevine's Depo CoPilot presents one of the best use cases...
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Join Above the Law for our live webinar 9/12/24 at 1 p.m. ET. We’ll delve into the specifics on how savvy lawyers are finding themselves ahead of the AI game. Register here. The post Tomorrow! How Savvy Lawyers Are (Already) Reaping The Benefits Of Generative AI...
SEC Charges Apex Partner Behind $852K Alleged Crypto Fraud
"This shows that individuals appear to be still using crypto as bait to lure investors into what are essentially old-fashioned get-rich-quick schemes," said Arlo Devlin-Brown, a partner at Covington & Burling. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
A Lawyer’s Guide To Boosting Client Loyalty: The Promised Land For Business Development
We all have to step up our game to ensure that client loyalty is developed with intent. The post A Lawyer’s Guide To Boosting Client Loyalty: The Promised Land For Business Development appeared first on Above the Law.We all have to step up our game to ensure that...
White Stripes Join Long List Of Artists Telling Trump To Get Bent
Making Copyright Law Great Again. The post White Stripes Join Long List Of Artists Telling Trump To Get Bent appeared first on Above the Law.Making Copyright Law Great Again. The post White Stripes Join Long List Of Artists Telling Trump To Get Bent appeared first on...
UK-Based Biglaw Firm Continues In Its Quest To Conquer US Legal Markets
The Biglaw firm now has 12 offices across the US. The post UK-Based Biglaw Firm Continues In Its Quest To Conquer US Legal Markets appeared first on Above the Law.The Biglaw firm now has 12 offices across the US. The post UK-Based Biglaw Firm Continues In Its Quest To...
Suicide Prevention In The Legal Profession
For Suicide Prevention Month, learn the two-ask rule and resolve to never mind your own business if you see the signs. The post Suicide Prevention In The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.For Suicide Prevention Month, learn the two-ask rule and resolve...
Former Judge Gets Caught Mocking Lawyer On Livestream
Never forget: the microphone is always hot! The post Former Judge Gets Caught Mocking Lawyer On Livestream appeared first on Above the Law.Never forget: the microphone is always hot! The post Former Judge Gets Caught Mocking Lawyer On Livestream appeared first on...
Hard To Show Your Work On The Shadow Docket
Justice Kagan isn't the biggest fan. The post Hard To Show Your Work On The Shadow Docket appeared first on Above the Law.Justice Kagan isn't the biggest fan. The post Hard To Show Your Work On The Shadow Docket appeared first on Above the Law.
Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Really Tired
These associates are desperately seeking some sleep. The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Really Tired appeared first on Above the Law.These associates are desperately seeking some sleep. The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Really Tired appeared first on Above...
Law Firms Demand ‘Single Pane Of Glass’ To Manage Their Cases, Filevine CEO Says In LEX Summit Keynote
Filevine founder and CEO Ryan Anderson emphasized platforms as the future of technology for law firms. The post Law Firms Demand ‘Single Pane Of Glass’ To Manage Their Cases, Filevine CEO Says In LEX Summit Keynote appeared first on Above the Law.In his keynote speech...
Is Going To Law School Actually Worth The Price Tag?
Your take probably depends on how much debt you're in after law school. The post Is Going To Law School Actually Worth The Price Tag? appeared first on Above the Law.Your take probably depends on how much debt you're in after law school. The post Is Going To Law...
Mergers Here And Mergers There! – See Also
These Two Make One Hell Of A Firm!: Womble Bond and Lewis Roca announce merger. He’s Gonna Fight ‘Em Off: The White Stripes take themselves off Trump’s campaign playlist. Weekends Are For Resting: Bryan Cave partner says weekend emails can wait for Monday. Real Talk:...
You’ve Been Served! A Law Firm’s Guide for Responding to Third-Party Subpoenas
Whether your law firm or your client has been served with a third-party subpoena, numerous considerations should be analyzed when determining how to respond. Your firm or your clients must balance the legal obligations associated with responding to a subpoena and the...
US Senate Confirms 2 Biden Judge Picks for SDNY and Baltimore Federal Courts
Senators voted 51-43 to confirm Jeannette Vargas as a U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of New York and 53-43 to confirm Adam B. Abelson as a U.S. District Court judge for the District of Maryland. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
A (Donut) Hole in U.S. Trademark Enforcement
In the late 1950s – near the tail end of the baby boomer birth year bracket – the USA had just started construction of the nationwide interstate highway system, all telephones had rotary dials, there was no cable/satellite TV, to buy food you went to the grocery store...
Courts Need Experts’ Help in Analyzing Online Arbitration Clause Designs, Judge Says
"Rather than debating among ourselves our impressions about font size and color, the placement of hyperlinks, and the choice between click-wrap and browse-wrap agreements, we should start treating these issues about user-interface design as questions of fact," wrote...
Second 50 Law Firms Are Moving Up With Game-Changing Combinations
If you're outside the top 50, it's harder to grow through laterals without being dented by attrition of your own, industry analysts say. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
Frank Founder Charlie Javice May Rely on Advice of Counsel Defense, Her Filing Says
Defendants claim the unnamed individual provided legal advice relating to marketing and strategic determinations during discussions with JPMorgan. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
Idaho Supreme Court Mulls Regional Standards of Care for Medical Negligence in Lawsuit Underlying Legal Mal Action
"If you're out in the trenches like me, and I've handled a lot of medical malpractice cases, I'm going to make certain that the expert and the doctor that is being sued are of the same training so that you can establish that they both have the same standard of care...
Athena Bitcoin, Genesis Coin Face Potential Class Action Over ‘Epidemic’ Elder Fraud
"We're taking a new legal problem and we're trying to find solutions for our client," said Marc E. Dann, an ex-state attorney general. An ex-state attorney general sued Athena Bitcoin Inc. and Genesis Coin Inc. in what he said was an unprecedented class action....
‘Bewitched by the Technology’: $300K to Settle Faulty Facial Recognition
Sexton likened the Woodbridge police department's handling of facial recognition to early users of GPS technology who drove off a cliff because the technology told them to. "It was like this magic thing. You're kind of bewitched by the technology," he...
Deal Watch: Mega M&A Bounces Back, as NY Law Firms Lead Recent Big Deals
The Wall Street firms had a good week, while the reemergence of the 'megadeal' this year has buttressed deal work. 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...
Drone Operator Tells Supreme Court His Aerial Mapping Business Is Protected Speech
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit saw things differently and upheld North Carolina's licensing regime as a regulation of conduct, not speech. The legal fight against occupational licenses reached new heights this week as a North Carolina drone...
‘Trial Lawyer at Heart’ Takes Legal Reins of E-Discovery Star Everlaw
Gloria Lee is jumping aboard Oakland, California-based Everlaw at a critical juncture, as the legal tech industry races to capitalize on the power of artificial intelligence to enhance their products. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
Morning Docket: 09.10.24
* Justice Kagan points out that issuing opaque, from the hip, ideologically motivated opinions results in terrible work. [Reuters] * Womble Bond merging with Lewis Roca. [WBD] * SPLC Union approve no confidence motion aimed at the law center's leadership. [Alabama...
Ken Griffin Not Interested In Paying To Let The SEC Keep An Eye On Ken Griffin
The Citadel chief wouldn’t mind drowning this CAT himself, if that’s what it takes. The post Ken Griffin Not Interested In Paying To Let The SEC Keep An Eye On Ken Griffin appeared first on Above the Law.The Citadel chief wouldn’t mind drowning this CAT himself, if...
Figuring Out If Family Law Is For You
One lawyer shares how she grew her practice. The post Figuring Out If Family Law Is For You appeared first on Above the Law.One lawyer shares how she grew her practice. The post Figuring Out If Family Law Is For You appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw Senior Partner Advises AGAINST Sending Emails On Weekends
Kudos for some common sense! The post Biglaw Senior Partner Advises AGAINST Sending Emails On Weekends appeared first on Above the Law.Kudos for some common sense! The post Biglaw Senior Partner Advises AGAINST Sending Emails On Weekends appeared first on Above the Law.
Two More Biglaw Firms Announce Their Intent To Combine In 2025
Law firm merger interest is at an 'all-time high' -- and it really shows. The post Two More Biglaw Firms Announce Their Intent To Combine In 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.Law firm merger interest is at an 'all-time high' -- and it really shows. The post Two...
Got a Process for Your Processes? Create Law Firm SOPs in 5 Easy Steps
Without written processes, even a routine task can take longer than it should. But the biggest downside? You won’t be able to delegate work quickly and effectively. The post Got a Process for Your Processes? Create Law Firm SOPs in 5 Easy Steps appeared first on...
Lawyers With Attention Deficit Disorder: A Problem or an Advantage?
Lawyers with attention deficit order may struggle with organization, sustained focus, procrastination, and deadlines due to the unique functioning of the ADD/ADHD brain. Here are a few tactics for dealing with common challenges. In my work as a psychologist, most...
Three Tips on How to be a Great Mentee
As a long-time mentor, I have had the privilege of mentoring hundreds of mentees. An experienced mentor provides guidance and support, helping mentees grow and develop. Some of these mentor relationships lasted only for a single 30-minute “pick-your-brain” session,...
Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Pretty Mad About How Awful The Technology Is At Their Firms
It's not like these firms can't afford to make the fixes needed.... The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Pretty Mad About How Awful The Technology Is At Their Firms appeared first on Above the Law.It's not like these firms can't afford to make the fixes needed.......
More Biglaw Merger Mania As Am Law 100 Firm Looks To Expand In The Pacific Northwest
Biglaw mergers are all the rage. The post More Biglaw Merger Mania As Am Law 100 Firm Looks To Expand In The Pacific Northwest appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw mergers are all the rage. The post More Biglaw Merger Mania As Am Law 100 Firm Looks To Expand In The...
‘New Racist’ Judge Kicked Off Bench For Racist Remarks About Black Americans
Maybe she'll use this setback to rebrand as Clarence Thomas's clerk! The post ‘New Racist’ Judge Kicked Off Bench For Racist Remarks About Black Americans appeared first on Above the Law.Maybe she'll use this setback to rebrand as Clarence Thomas's clerk! The post...
Donald Trump Disrespects His Lawyers RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEIR FACES
Trump lawyers get no respect... from Donald Trump. The post Donald Trump Disrespects His Lawyers RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEIR FACES appeared first on Above the Law.Trump lawyers get no respect... from Donald Trump. The post Donald Trump Disrespects His Lawyers RIGHT IN...
Biglaw Firm’s Managing Partner Passes Away After Battle Against Cancer
We here at Above the Law extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. The post Biglaw Firm’s Managing Partner Passes Away After Battle Against Cancer appeared first on Above the Law.We here at Above the Law extend our...
Appeals Court Extends Pauline Newman’s Suspension
Newman's lawyer described her suspensions as ‘unprecedented.’ The post Appeals Court Extends Pauline Newman’s Suspension appeared first on Above the Law.Newman's lawyer described her suspensions as ‘unprecedented.’ The post Appeals Court Extends Pauline Newman’s...
Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Going Hungry On The Job
Please, won't someone feed these poor, starving associates? The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Going Hungry On The Job appeared first on Above the Law.Please, won't someone feed these poor, starving associates? The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Going Hungry...
Overrated: AI Gets Fast Results. Underrated: AI Gets Results Lawyers Can Use Faster.
NetDocuments ndMAX speeds up the workflow... but in ways we don't talk about enough. The post Overrated: AI Gets Fast Results. Underrated: AI Gets Results Lawyers Can Use Faster. appeared first on Above the Law.NetDocuments ndMAX speeds up the workflow... but in ways...
The Supreme Court Made Bankruptcy Filings More Likely
Online sports betting is fun -- if you know your limits. The post The Supreme Court Made Bankruptcy Filings More Likely appeared first on Above the Law.Online sports betting is fun -- if you know your limits. The post The Supreme Court Made Bankruptcy Filings More...
Prepare For A Giant! — See Also
It Is Actually Happening!: Troutman Pepper Locke will be ringing in the new year! Not Very Unbiased Of You: Judge kicked off bench for calling all Black Americans lazy. Even Trump Doesn't Like His Lawyers: Must suck to represent a guy despite the blatant disrespect....
‘None of Us Are Doing Anything Alone’: Massachusetts Bar Association President Outlines Plans for Mentorship, Key Issues
"I think a lot of people come out of law school thinking they're going to change the world by the things that they do, and they think they can do it alone. The No. 1 thing that I've realized in the bar association is that none of us are doing anything alone," Victoria...
Yale Settles With More Than 150 Fertility Clinic Plaintiffs After Nurse Steals Fentanyl
"Today marks a significant step towards justice for the survivors," said Kelly Fitzpatrick, a partner at Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder. "This settlement acknowledges the pain and suffering endured and provides a path towards healing and closure." Hi there.The...
Joining Effort to Beat Down NLRB, Amazon Suit Calls Agency’s Administrative Process ‘Constitutional Infirmity’
The e-commerce giant's beef stems from an administrative injunction the NLRB filed against it in March 2022, about a week before workers at a Staten Island Amazon warehouse voted to unionize. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
The Week in Data Sept. 6: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on this week's data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including Law.com Pro Mid-Market's ranking of midsize firms by revenue. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Hogan Lovells and MoFo Partners to Headline Kamala Harris Fundraisers
Attorneys at Sidley, Sullivan & Cromwell, Cleary Gottlieb, Paul Weiss, among other big firms, are also playing a role in her fundraising this month. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
Longtime GC of Nation’s Sixth-Largest Bank to Retire
PNC Financial's Gregory Jordan is retiring as legal chief but will stay with the bank as vice chair, a role that will focus on advising the CEO and board. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Hope Mehlman Is Leaving Discover for Nation’s Biggest All-Digital Bank
Discover revealed late Friday that Mehlman was departing for a new job but didn't say what it was. A North Carolina company with a long history but a disruptive culture resolved that mystery Monday. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
Morning Docket: 09.09.24
* Biglaw's decision not to match Milbank's bonuses may speak to firm power in the lateral market. Or they could just be lazy and planning to make everyone whole in a month or two. [American Lawyer] * The antitrust showdown over Google's online advertising practices...
Short Seller Shifts From Taking On India To Taking On Our Future Robot Overlords
Or at least companies allegedly pretending to build said robot overlords. The post Short Seller Shifts From Taking On India To Taking On Our Future Robot Overlords appeared first on Above the Law.Or at least companies allegedly pretending to build said robot...
Get Ready For A Massive New Biglaw Firm In 2025
The Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merger is actually happening. The post Get Ready For A Massive New Biglaw Firm In 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.The Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merger is actually happening. The post Get Ready For A Massive New Biglaw Firm...
Kamala Harris, Code-Switching, And Being Alive
Do we really change words or dialects depending on the situation, or is this some kind of pandering? The post Kamala Harris, Code-Switching, And Being Alive appeared first on Above the Law.Do we really change words or dialects depending on the situation, or is this...
Ballard Spahr to Merge With Seattle’s Lane Powell
The tie-up will go into effect at the start of 2025, and the combined firm will have more than 750 attorneys in 18 U.S. offices. 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...
13 Tort Actions: Coast Guard Under Fire for Alleged Culture of Sexual Misconduct
"I know that there are many, many more survivors out there who experienced sexual assault at the Coast Guard Academy and my hope is that with the publicity ... other survivors will feel empowered to come forward and reach out to us," said Christine Dunn of Sanford...
Jurden Announces 2025 Retirement, Capping 24 Years on Superior Court
Superior Court President Judge Jan Jurden, who has sat on the court since May 2001, is the first woman ever to lead the court, a role she was appointed to at the beginning of 2015. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Identifying and Articulating Your Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions While humility is incredibly important in business and law, it is equally important to identify and articulate what you do well — really well — in your practice. Those who can ascertain,...
The Law Schools Where Starting Salaries For Graduates Exceed Their Student Debt
Did your law school or alma mater make the cut? The post The Law Schools Where Starting Salaries For Graduates Exceed Their Student Debt appeared first on Above the Law.Did your law school or alma mater make the cut? The post The Law Schools Where Starting Salaries...
Trump And Musk Lawyer Reminds Any Kremlin-Backed MAGA Assets To Stop Talking Without An Attorney
Hire a lawyer before talking to law enforcement... but also make sure it's a lawyer who isn't going to make matters worse. The post Trump And Musk Lawyer Reminds Any Kremlin-Backed MAGA Assets To Stop Talking Without An Attorney appeared first on Above the Law.Hire a...
Biglaw: Surprisingly ‘Not Full Of Jackasses’
If you were expecting everyone at your Biglaw firm to be a huge jerk, you may be in for a surprise. The post Biglaw: Surprisingly ‘Not Full Of Jackasses’ appeared first on Above the Law.If you were expecting everyone at your Biglaw firm to be a huge jerk, you may be...
Trump Skates On September Sentencing Date. And Everything Else.
Yeah, there's a two-tiered system of justice. Just not in the way he thinks The post Trump Skates On September Sentencing Date. And Everything Else. appeared first on Above the Law.Yeah, there's a two-tiered system of justice. Just not in the way he thinks The post...
Searching For The Best Opinions: Text Analyses From The 2023/2024 SCOTUS Term
Who is the top-ranking justice from this past term? The post Searching For The Best Opinions: Text Analyses From The 2023/2024 SCOTUS Term appeared first on Above the Law.Who is the top-ranking justice from this past term? The post Searching For The Best Opinions:...
Stat(s) Of The Week: AI’s Workforce Impact So Far
Service firms share their plans to train, lay off, or hire. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: AI’s Workforce Impact So Far appeared first on Above the Law.Service firms share their plans to train, lay off, or hire. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: AI’s Workforce Impact So...
HP Doesn’t Care Mike Lynch Is Dead, Still Wants $4 Billion Of His Money
Although it might admit the continuing litigation has dulled a bit of the schadenfreude. The post HP Doesn’t Care Mike Lynch Is Dead, Still Wants $4 Billion Of His Money appeared first on Above the Law.Although it might admit the continuing litigation has dulled a bit...
Associates Are No Longer Feeling This Biglaw Firm
What a difference a year makes. The post Associates Are No Longer Feeling This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.What a difference a year makes. The post Associates Are No Longer Feeling This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
More Trump Supporters Angry About Accurate Descriptions — See Also
Trump-Focused Con Law Class Shocks Student: The shock would have been abated if they actually knew what they were talking about. Sometimes Integration Means Goodbye: A&O Shearman merger comes with partner and associate departures. Trump's People Switch From Back...
Covington Hit With Crypto Inventor’s Legal Malpractice Suit Seeking $100M
Steven Nerayoff claims Covington's Alan Vinegrad advised him not to share exculpatory information with prosecutors. A Covington spokesperson said "the lawsuit lacks merit." A crypto inventor has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against Covington & Burling,...
Law Firm Leaders See Rapid Movement by Laterals as Red Flag
"I think the businesses have to pay attention and hire people that they think are going to be a good, long-term investment and pass on those who seem to be moving further on self- and short-term gain," said John Hall of Hall Booth Smith. Law firms’ hiring...
Precedential & Pro Bono: Maslon’s Erica Holzer Defeats Sperm Donor’s Paternity Suit
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Maslon partner Erica A. Holzer breaks down how she leveraged existing law to secure an appellate reversal of a paternity suit launched by a known sperm donor against a pair of same-sex parents. Premium SubscriptionWith this...