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Federal Judge Calls Out ‘Dangerous, Barbaric Conditions’ In Brooklyn Detention Center
It weighs heavily on the judge's mind. The post Federal Judge Calls Out ‘Dangerous, Barbaric Conditions’ In Brooklyn Detention Center appeared first on Above the Law.The Metropolitan Detention Center, (MDC) in Brooklyn (Photo by JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty...
Judge Reed O’Connor Seems To Own Too Much Tesla To Rule Against CVS, Just Enough To Rule Against Liberal Fact-Checkers
Maybe Reed O'Connor has some reason why he recused in one case and not the other -- he needs to explain it for the good of the courts. The post Judge Reed O’Connor Seems To Own Too Much Tesla To Rule Against CVS, Just Enough To Rule Against Liberal Fact-Checkers...
Trump Bellyflops Into Federal Court In Desperate Effort To Avoid NY Sentencing Date
It's all Calvinball now. The post Trump Bellyflops Into Federal Court In Desperate Effort To Avoid NY Sentencing Date appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)On June 15, 2023, Donald Trump’s lawyers waived the claim of presidential...
NSA’s China Specialist: U.S. At A Loss To Deter Chinese Hackers
"They’re not going to be motivated to stop," David Frederick, assistant deputy director for China at NSA, said of the Volt Typhoon hacking group. The post NSA’s China Specialist: U.S. At A Loss To Deter Chinese Hackers appeared first on Above the Law.Keyboard with...
The More Elite The Law Firm, The Bigger The Rate Hike
Associate bonuses aren't going to pay for themselves. The post The More Elite The Law Firm, The Bigger The Rate Hike appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to the Wells Fargo Legal...
Steve Bannon Files Gonzo Motion To Get Out Of Jail Early
Let's pretend the DC Circuit ruled in my favor, 'kay? The post Steve Bannon Files Gonzo Motion To Get Out Of Jail Early appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)Steve Bannon isn’t going to let a little thing like jail stop him! Just...
Defamed Georgia Poll Workers Bring Giuliani Enforcement Fight to Manhattan
Plaintiffs are seeking an order forcing Giuliani to turn over property, or to be appointed as receivers with the power to take possession and sell his assets in order to satisfy the $148 million defamation judgment. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link...
$1.25M Settlement Reached for Paralysis After Spinal Stimulator Implanted
The defendants also claimed the plaintiff was partly to blame for waiting five days after the device was implanted. 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...
Tech Providers, Not Courts, May Have the Last Word on Geofence Warrants
As judges struggle to understand surveillance technology such as geofence warrants, tech providers are making policy changes to get ahead of possible Supreme Court scrutiny. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
US Judge Tosses Lawsuit Accusing Elon Musk, Tesla of Rigging Dogecoin
"It's a very good day for Dogecoin," Musk attorney Alex Spiro of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan said in a statement. 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...
Targeting an Industry Niche
Sally Schmidt | Here's how to build industry expertise and position yourself as an expert in seven steps. The post Targeting an Industry Niche appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Marketing to an industry niche or subcategory can lead to...
Trump Counsel Files 2nd Bid to Remove Case to Federal Court, Delay Sentencing
A federal judge ruled last year that Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal case did not involve official acts taken by him as president. His defense team argues the recent SCOTUS decision changes the game. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
How We Made Partner: ‘Take Ownership Over Every Assignment You Work on,’ Say Benjamin Fox & Krista deBoer of Morrison Foerster
"In terms of practical advice, take ownership over every assignment you work on—no matter the size or significance of the case. Commit to doing your best work, and seek to understand how your work fits into the larger matter, which will permit you to identify places...
‘Show Us the License’: Hayes Estate Says Trump Illegally Playing Soul Classic ‘Hold On, I’m Comin” at Rallies
Plaintiffs in the Georgia suit contend that the former president has illegally used "Hold On, I'm Comin'" since 2020 and are challenging the campaign to show the license it claims to have. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Dipshits At Washington Free Beacon Just Wondering Why Harris Left Mickey D’s Off Her Professional Resume
DORKSSSSSSSS The post Dipshits At Washington Free Beacon Just Wondering Why Harris Left Mickey D’s Off Her Professional Resume appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)The Washington Free Beacon posted a...
Bar Exam Scores Are Up!
Might not be good for the goose but it is good for the gander! The post Bar Exam Scores Are Up! appeared first on Above the Law.The bar exam’s badness is extensively discussed. But you know what gets less of a bad rap? The waiting. Did I pass? Did I get that weird...
Biglaw Partner Accused Of Improperly Rifling Through Client Files To Get Advantage In Divorce Case
The partner denies the allegations. The post Biglaw Partner Accused Of Improperly Rifling Through Client Files To Get Advantage In Divorce Case appeared first on Above the Law.The allegations in a recently filed case in Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas are an...
Not Everyone Is Benefiting From Biglaw’s Strong 2024
The transactional market is rebounding, but that doesn't help everyone. The post Not Everyone Is Benefiting From Biglaw’s Strong 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to the Wells Fargo Legal...
The Fashion Police Are Cracking Down On Lawyers — See Also
Should You Be Dressing Your Wage?: Weigh in on lawyer dress codes here. The Truth Won't Save You: Oregon Bar ends up in court despite being right about Trump & White Supremacists. Golden Arches Make For Dangerous Pitfalls: People are pissed off that Kamala left...
Massachusetts High Court Holds 2nd Amendment Protections Include ‘Switchblades,’ Striking Down Decades-Old Ban
"Setting aside any question whether switchblades are in common use today for lawful purposes, we conclude switchblades are 'arms' for Second Amendment purposes. Therefore, the carrying of switchblades is presumptively protected by the plain text of the Second...
Be Likable, Tell the Story Right: Mike Lynch/Autonomy Trial Left As Much Out as Was Allowed In
ALM reporter Maria Dinzeo covered the Lynch trial and she speaks with Legal Speak's Patrick Smith about the happenings in the courtroom, how the jury reacted to testimony from witnesses on both sides and how several elements that could have impacted the jury's...
Bill Setting New Rules for California Neutrals Heads to Governor’s Desk
Legislation backed by plaintiffs lawyers would place new disclosure requirements on neutrals and create an arbitration certification program through the state bar. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Circuit Split Over Geofence Warrants Could Have Major Fourth Amendment Implications for Data Searches
The circuit split might just persuade the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the matter, breaking its now six-year hiatus from hearing Fourth Amendment cases. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...
Real Estate Investor Sues Person Allegedly Behind Notorious ‘LPWhisperer’ X Account
David Sillers, a partner at Clare Locke in Alexandria, Virginia, represents the plaintiff, Scott Everett, in the defamation-by-tweet lawsuit against the defendant, Jakub Kostecki, who allegedly goes by the handle LPWhisperer on the social media website X. Hi...
Maryland Supreme Court Cites ‘Wide-Ranging and Pervasive Nature’ of Violations in Explaining Why It Removed New Judge From Bench
"In this case, Judge Ademiluyi's removal from office was the only disposition sufficient to protect the public's confidence in the independence, integrity, and impartiality of [the] judiciary and ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice," Maryland...
Randy Mastro’s Litigation Record Cast in Harsh Light in Marathon Confirmation Hearing
At one point Mastro was also questioned about his own recent legal dispute with the city to dispute a $375 municipal fine for failing to prevent false fire alarms. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Hip-Hop Artists Face Breach of Contract Claims After Toronto Music Festival Postponed
The promoter, Remo Palladini, filed breach-of-contract complaints on Aug. 27 in the Supreme Court: County of New York. Palladini is represented by Christopher Cardillo, an attorney at Block, Longo, LaMarca and Brzezinski in New York. Counsel for the defense has not...
New York City-Headquartered Law Firms Outpace Industry in First Half of 2024
"The incremental demand has really come from the transactional practices—capital markets, private equity, and fund formation. That trend started in the late third quarter of last year." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent...
Judge Sides With Study Abroad Organization, Dismissing Student’s Refund Request After Program Changes During Pandemic
A federal judge in Illinois dismissed a college student's request for a partial refund after a European study abroad program was cut short because A federal judge in Illinois dismissed a college student’s request for a partial refund after a European study...
Scholar Takes Issue With Lawyering in Supreme Court’s 2nd Amendment Cases
Like many constitutional scholars around the country, Chapman University law professor Lawrence Rosenthal is unhappy with the state of the Supreme Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Starbucks Hit With Securities Suit Claiming ‘Reinvention’ Plan Was Oversold
A Starbucks shareholder has filed a securities class action in Washington federal court, claiming the coffee company misled investors on the expected success of its "Triple Shot Reinvention" strategy. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
Inside McArdle Franco PLLC: Where Business Insight Meets Legal Expertise
Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with the partners at McArdle Franco PLLC in Miami to talk about how their business backgrounds and collaborative approach drive success in complex cases and pro bono work. George E. McArdle AALM: How has your business background...
Holland & Knight Gets $7.8B Trade Secrets Suit Dismissed
In dismissing the case on grounds Texas wasn't the proper forum, the court noted all of the witnesses live and work in Israel, and the source code alleged to have been stolen is also held there. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
9th Circuit: State Bar Anti-Trump, White Nationalism Statements Violated Lawyer’s Rights
One of the statements in the bar's monthly bulletin said former President Donald Trump had catered to the white nationalist movement. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said the First Amendment rights of an Oregon attorney were violated when the...
Lunch Fit For A Supreme Court Justice Or Toddler? You Be The Judge
Well, he knows what he likes. The post Lunch Fit For A Supreme Court Justice Or Toddler? You Be The Judge appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!The late Justice John Paul Stevens was known to enjoy what kind...
Where Is The Money! — See Also
Still Waiting On Those Bonuses: When will this Biglaw firm (and others) share the good news? You Can't Just Assume Delaware!: Texas lays the groundwork to be a major incorporation hub. AI Innovates In Error Too: These AI mistakes were all too human. Don't Count...
Morning Docket: 08.29.24
* Private equity can now invest in the NFL with small, minority stakes. The entry of private equity gives the NFL owners who understand the power of dismantling a quality team while simultaneously gouging customers... other than the Jags. [American Lawyer] * Supreme...
ILTACON 2024: The Startup Hub, Hawking AI Wares, And More
Although there have been some quick, surface-level advancements, for the most part, it was clear that significant integration of AI into legal platforms will require more time to fully develop in a meaningful and impactful way. The post ILTACON 2024: The Startup Hub,...
J&J’s Change To 340B Discounts Is ‘Inconsistent’ With Statute, HRSA Says
Johnson & Johnson announced last week a major change in the way it offers 340B pricing for two medications. The change is "inconsistent" with the 340B statute, according to HRSA. The post J&J’s Change To 340B Discounts Is ‘Inconsistent’ With Statute, HRSA Says...
Can Lawyers Wear T-Shirts On Video Client Calls?
POLL: Where do you draw the line on acceptable attire on video calls? The post Can Lawyers Wear T-Shirts On Video Client Calls? appeared first on Above the Law.The pandemic-prompted proliferation of video conferencing began innocently enough, with lawyers porting...
Litigant Successfully Wins Right To Not Be Associated With True Statements About Donald Trump
Disagreeing with facts gives you a 1st Amendment claim! The post Litigant Successfully Wins Right To Not Be Associated With True Statements About Donald Trump appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Donald Trump has a special way of...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Facing Lawsuit Over Pro-Fossil Fuels Law
Some people just want to watch the world burn. Literally. The post Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Facing Lawsuit Over Pro-Fossil Fuels Law appeared first on Above the Law.The American Sustainable Business Council recently filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney...
Continuance Ordered On Eve of Trial In Thomas Reuters Lawsuit Against ROSS Intelligence
Update from the case where TR is alleging that the now-shuttered legal research startup ROSS violated its copyright. The post Continuance Ordered On Eve of Trial In Thomas Reuters Lawsuit Against ROSS Intelligence appeared first on Above the Law.As I wrote here...
Associates’ Patience Is Running Low Waiting On Biglaw Summer Bonuses
When will partners share the wealth with associates? The post Associates’ Patience Is Running Low Waiting On Biglaw Summer Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.Everyday that passes I lose hope that we’ll match Milbank (or that any firm will), which is ridiculous...
Elevate Your Thought Leadership: Strategies for Impactful Influence
Proving your status as an influencer in your industry is the most effective way to stand out in a crowded market. Thought leadership is not a destination but rather a journey of constant evolution and contribution to the collective knowledge of your...
Imperfect Game: What a Former NJ Judge’s Class About an Infamous Pitching Call Can Teach Litigators
"In the history of our law, there are so many cases where precedent began with a loss and a dissent, and even though it did not change something at that moment, it created a building block," former Ocean County Superior Court Judge Lawrence R. Jones said. A...
The New Federal Sentencing Factor in Downstate New York? Prison Conditions
Federal judges in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York are fashioning alternative sentences because conditions are so bad at a Bureau of Prisons Facility in Brooklyn. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
Australian Lawyers Get New ‘Right to Disconnect’ After Hours—But Will They?
Lawyers can only refuse unreasonable out-of-hours contact. Australian lawyers have had the right to refuse work or client communications outside of office hours since Monday, and while that may not lead to a strict 5 p.m. cutoff, observers believe it could...
Privileged Prompts, Mid-Market Momentum, the Cloud’s Comeback & More: Top Takeaways from ILTACON 2024
While generative AI remained the topic du jour, the legal industry's conversations have evolved, focusing on how the technology is poised to change the law firm market, e-discovery and legal tech as a whole. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just...
Yelp Sues Google for Alleged Antitrust Violations, Citing Previous ‘Watershed’ Government Ruling
The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California by Hausfeld attorneys Sathya Gosselin and Swathi Bojedla, accuses the Big Tech giant of violating Section 2 of the Sherman Act and California's Unfair Competition Law by exploiting...
How It Works: A Demo of NeosAI, Integrating Generative AI Directly within the Neos Case Management Platform
Assembly Software recently announced the launch of NeosAI, a set of generative AI-powered features integrated directly into the Neos case management platform, with the goal of transforming how legal professionals operate and streamlining their daily tasks. By...
Will Tom Girardi, Now Convicted, Go to Prison?
Girardi, 85, faces up to 80 years in prison, according to federal prosecutors. But one former federal prosecutor said the sentencing guidelines put him in the range of nine to 14 years. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent...
Biden Names 3 New Federal Trial Judge Nominees, Including for NY
The president picked Elizabeth C. Coombe, the first assistant U.S. attorney in the Northern District of New York since 2018, for a seat on the federal district court there located in Syracuse. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
Judge Fast-Tracks Hemp Operators’ Lawsuit Against New York
Several of the parties' attorneys met behind closed doors for hours while engaged in settlement talks in acting state Supreme Court Justice Roger D. McDonough's chambers in the Albany trial court. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
Legal Fate of FTC Noncompete Ban Far From Resolved
"The validity of the rule is likely to come before the Third, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, and the possibility of circuit conflict also means that the issue could potentially receive Supreme Court review," according to an analysis from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher...
‘Lifeline’ for Fraud?: Chinese Lender Accused in Lawsuit by Quinn Emanuel Lawyers of Facilitating Fintech Scheme
The $140 million lawsuit accuses Chinese Construction Bank Corp. and related entities of issuing the "lion's share" of phony letters of credit that facilitated Vesttoo's alleged multibillion-dollar fraud. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will...
‘Any NFT is a Security’: What an SEC Wells Notice Sent to OpenSea Could Mean for Attorneys
"The risk has been in the back of people's minds, but it has not been the same type of issue as creating a cryptocurrency," said Cameron Pick, a partner at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun. The chief executive officer of the largest nonfungible token marketplace...
Supreme Court Upholds Names Clause in Trademark Law, Emphasizing Historical and Traditional Foundations
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the Lanham Act's provision that prohibits the registration of trademarks consisting of or comprising the name of a particular living individual without the individual's...
3rd Circuit: TikTok Cannot Evade Claims That Its Algorithm Caused 10-Year-Old’s Death
"This was the clearest statement to date that Section 230 does not provide this catch-all immunity that the social media companies have been claiming it does," Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky partner Jeffrey Goodman, who represents the plaintiff, said. Premium...
CrowdStrike Faces 2nd Class Action Over Global Computer Crash
Burns Charest is leading a legal team suing CrowdStrike for Delta Air Lines passengers who had to spend funds to cope with the disruption of their travel plans caused by the July global computer outage. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
AFAs Will Grow as Firms Increase Gen AI Usage, New Survey Finds
"When we first saw AFAs hit the market, it was totally client-driven. With this new shift, it could be law firm-driven, because their profitability is at stake," said Barnes & Thornburg's Cassie Vertovec, one of the authors of the study. A new survey found...
This Is How to Answer the Phone
Bull Garlington | Flip-phone, iPhone or desk phone, here are helpful hints for conquering phone-answering anxiety. The post This Is How to Answer the Phone appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.As more workers return to their offices,...
These Judges Are Under Fire as Lawyers Challenge Their Authority
The suits cite the holding from Jarkesy that the Seventh Amendment requires the SEC to bring civil penalty proceedings for security fraud in federal court, where the defendant is entitled to a jury, rather than do so in an in-house administrative...
For Big Pharma, Trump vs. Harris Is a Clash Between Two Industry Foes
The industry is increasingly under attack by lawmakers from both parties for drug prices most Americans regard as unreasonable, so the election outcome could be pivotal to drug companies’ fortunes. The post For Big Pharma, Trump vs. Harris Is a Clash Between Two...
Lawyer Wanted By Police After Dine And Dash, Skipping Out On Bail
Seems like a silly way to lose your law license. The post Lawyer Wanted By Police After Dine And Dash, Skipping Out On Bail appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Police in Essex, England are on the hunt for Kerry Stevens. The now former solicitor is being...
Law School Applications Are Up!
The hard part is over! At least until school starts. The post Law School Applications Are Up! appeared first on Above the Law.Despite Burl Moseley’s gargantuan efforts, people are still applying to law school. And to make matters worse, the numbers are growing over...
CARET Says Its CEO Left Of Her Own Accord, Remains on Company’s Board
More on the layoff story. The post CARET Says Its CEO Left Of Her Own Accord, Remains on Company’s Board appeared first on Above the Law.The chief executive officer of law practice management company CARET left that role on her accord and remains a member of the...
Law Professors Call Out Colleagues Over Persistent Misrepresentations
Do student-run journals create real-world problems for the shape of the law? The post Law Professors Call Out Colleagues Over Persistent Misrepresentations appeared first on Above the Law.A storm’s brewing in legal academia with a pair of prominent law professors...
Finally Someone Hits The Nail On The Head When It Comes To Yale
Harsh but fair. The post Finally Someone Hits The Nail On The Head When It Comes To Yale appeared first on Above the Law.Skip to content Our Sites © 2024 Breaking Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Registration or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of...
Judicial Conduct Commission Recommends Confederate Flag Displaying Judge Be Removed From Office
Wrong Red White and Blue, buddy! The post Judicial Conduct Commission Recommends Confederate Flag Displaying Judge Be Removed From Office appeared first on Above the Law.There are few participation trophies more iconic than the Confederate flag. When flag bearers give...
Okay Boomer: Generational Differences Are Hurting Law Firms
Generational turf wars, lawyer style. The post Okay Boomer: Generational Differences Are Hurting Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to a Law.com reader’s poll — “Them Versus Us: Are...
Eating Like A Lawyer — See Also
Insults To The Chef: Lawyer wanted for dine and dashing. Gasp! Hate Symbols Are Bad!: Judicial Committee says Confederate flag in judge's chambers is part of why he should be removed. Guess They Should Have Given It Up: Soul singer Isaac Hayes' estate sues Trump....
‘Lacks Merit.’ Judge Was Wrong to Dismiss Trump Docs Case, Special Counsel Tells 11th Circuit
Cannon, in dismissing the case, found Smith wasn't put on the case in accordance with the Appointments Clause. Special counsel Jack Smith urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to revive the classified documents case against Donald Trump,...
Biden Administration Tells Justices That Bans on Gender Care Are Sex Discrimination
The nine justices are set to consider the legality of a Tennessee law preventing doctors from prescribing puberty blockers and hormone therapy to treat gender dysphoria in trans youth. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Los Angeles Jury Convicts Tom Girardi of Wire Fraud, Johnson & Johnson Puts a ‘Pause’ on Planned Talc Bankruptcy
Welcome to Law.com Class Actions: Critical Mass, a weekly briefing for class action and mass tort attorneys.This week: Tom Girardi, founder of Girardi Keese, was convicted of four counts of wire fraud on Tuesday. Johnson & Johnson claims a group of...
Zurn: ‘Disappointing’ Action By Trump Media Isn’t Contemptuous
"At the end of the day, my priority needs to be making sure that this court's contempt power is wielded when it ought to be wielded," said Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn said. Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn ruled at an Aug. 27 hearing not to hold the entity that owns...
On LawNext: All About Spellbook’s New AI Agent, Capable of Performing Complex Legal Tasks, with CEO Scott Stevenson
In what it says is the first AI agent for law, the legal technology company Spellbook just released Spellbook Associate, an application that can plan and execute complex, multi-step workflows in transactional matters, much as an associate would. This is the same...
Cracks in Nordea Bank’s Money-Laundering Controls Results in $35M NY Fine
Nordea, which has had a branch in New York City for decades, said it has since fortified those efforts, while its former processes, policies and controls involved a shuttered brank in Denmark and Nordea's former operations in the Baltics. Hi there.The email you...
With Amicus Appointments, Ex-Clerks Get Coveted Chance to Argue at SCOTUS
They won't get paid. It's going to be extremely time-consuming. There is no prior counsel to review their work. And they'll spend months drafting briefs and preparing for an argument where the best case scenario is achieving a victory on behalf of a client that does...
Ex-Holland & Knight Attorney Improperly Accessed Client File to Gain Upper Hand in Divorce Proceedings, Suit Alleges
The firm stands accused of failing to flag a conflict of interest and safeguard confidential client information. Holland & Knight is being sued in Pennsylvania state court by a client for failing to flag a conflict of interest and safeguard confidential...
Women IP Lawyers Say Winning More First-Chair Roles Hinges on Communicating Effectively, Not Swagger or a ‘Lawyerly’ Voice
LinkedIn IP head Renee Brown said she wants emails from outside counsel that tell her what she needs to know in no more than two paragraphs. "I can't get into the weeds—I just don't have that kind of time," she said. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link...
‘Remarkable Fall From Grace:’ Tom Girardi Found Guilty of Wire Fraud
A federal jury in Los Angeles deliberated for less than five hours before issuing their verdict at about 11:30 a.m. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Federal Judge Tosses Uber’s ‘Creative’ Bid to Compel Arbitration of Employee’s Claims
Murphy held that "compelling arbitration in the present action could impair the PHRC's interest in investigating future charges of discrimination filed by individuals who are subject to an arbitration clause." An attempt from Uber to evade an employment...
Mary O’Carroll on Her Move to Goodwin: Law Firms Are at the Heart of Industry Disruption
O'Carroll, who formerly worked in a legal-ops role at Google and at CLM provider Ironclad, believes that law firms are at an inflection point when it comes to meeting the business needs of their clients. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will...
New ABA Rules for Law Schools Spark Controversy
On August 16, 2024, the Council of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has proposed a series of changes to clarify law schools’ obligations by refining the standards for student learning outcomes. These proposed...
Clark Hill Adds Litigator in Continuation of NY Office Expansion
The hire is part of the firm's plan to expand on the East Coast and in 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 is not using FeedBlitz to send their emails...
Louisiana Supreme Court Candidates Disqualified by the Courts
Two candidates for the one open seat on the Louisiana Supreme Court were disqualified by the courts in the last few weeks. Elisa Knowles Collins filed a petition in the 19th Judicial District Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge objecting to the candidacy of Judge...
‘Nothing Is Good for the Consumer Right Now’: Experts Weigh Benefits, Drawbacks of Updated Real Estate Commission Policies
"Consumers are caught in a maze of 'What do I do?' Nobody has good answers and even the realtors themselves have no clue what's going on," said University of Buffalo School of Law professor Tanya Monestier. As new rules went into effect this month following a...
Does This Writing Pass the AI Test?
Teddy Snyder | Consider asking Gen AI tools to analyze some of your legal writing for clarity? The post Does This Writing Pass the AI Test? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Consider asking GenAI tools to analyze your legal writing...
Biglaw Is Getting More Out Of Its Lawyers
Lawyer productivity keeps improving. The post Biglaw Is Getting More Out Of Its Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.‘Way to make more money for the firm!’As a lot of firms in the Am Law 50 have been holding steady, or made head count adjustments, or have just...
Biglaw Firm So Busy It Will Let First Years Start Early
No pressure! The post Biglaw Firm So Busy It Will Let First Years Start Early appeared first on Above the Law.Nabbing your first job in Biglaw is highly coveted: they’re attention grabbing, you get some hands-on experience, and they pay a hell of a lot of money....
How To Choose The Right Legal Research Platform For Your AI Journey [Sponsored]
The future of legal research is AI. Read on to get the definitive guide to choosing a Gen AI legal research solution The post How To Choose The Right Legal Research Platform For Your AI Journey appeared first on Above the Law.The way your firm deploys Gen AI is...
Trump Judge Rejects Lily-Livered Wokeness Of Antonin Scalia
Kansas judge rules that Second Amendment covers unfettered access to machine guns... something Scalia was very clear it did not. The post Trump Judge Rejects Lily-Livered Wokeness Of Antonin Scalia appeared first on Above the Law.The Batman movies taught us that you...
TX AG Ken Paxton Is Beating Down Doors Of Little Old Abuelas For ‘Election Integrity’
Who's gonna stop him? The post TX AG Ken Paxton Is Beating Down Doors Of Little Old Abuelas For ‘Election Integrity’ appeared first on Above the Law.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is the most...
Biglaw Farewell Memo Is A Classic Of The Genre
Good ol' departure memo fun! The post Biglaw Farewell Memo Is A Classic Of The Genre appeared first on Above the Law.Departure memos are a time honored tradition in Biglaw — a way to let your colleagues know where you’re going, how to reach you, and maybe burn a few...
Report: Fans Of World’s Most Popular Musician Just Like The Rest Of Us
Who knew that hundreds of millions of people would make a pretty good sample size? The post Report: Fans Of World’s Most Popular Musician Just Like The Rest Of Us appeared first on Above the Law.Who knew that hundreds of millions of people would make a pretty good...
Conquering Fear In Your First Year Of Law School
Law school is a good place to overcome your fears, but how can you do that? Allow this law professor to help you out. The post Conquering Fear In Your First Year Of Law School appeared first on Above the Law.One of the things that frequently grips new law students is...
Profits Per Equity Partner Are Skyrocketing For Top 50 Biglaw Firms
The money is rolling in. The post Profits Per Equity Partner Are Skyrocketing For Top 50 Biglaw Firms appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to the latest report by the Wells Fargo Legal Specialty...
With Landlords Like These, Who Needs The DOJ? — See Also
It's Like They Wanted To Get Caught: Landlord shares gleaming product review on how AI helps them price fix together. Biglaw Firm Invites First Years To Start Early: Gotta love a jump start! *Checks Cue Card* ...Scalia Is Woke Now?!: Maybe this will help you realize...
Security Awareness Training: It’s Time to Elevate Its Importance In Your Information Security Program
With the threat landscape changing quickly, security awareness training should include more than just a click-through video. There needs to be a focus from leadership on protecting firm assets and a near constant diligence on ensuring users know and understand the...