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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....
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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...
‘A Den of Thieves’: Jurors Begin Deliberations in Tom Girardi’s Criminal Trial
"At the end of the day," prosecutor Scott Paetty told jurors on Monday, "this trial is a simple and sad story of betrayal of trust and greed." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
A Favor To Ask: Help Support and Celebrate Community Mediation
On Sept. 19, The Resolution Center celebrates its 30th anniversary. Long formerly known as the North Shore Community Mediation Center, it is an organization that provides conflict resolution and training services to a broad swath of communities north of Boston. I am...
Big Law Fundraising for Kamala Harris Picks Up Steam
Attorneys from more than a dozen Big Law firms are involved in the planning and hosting of upcoming fundraisers for Harris. 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...
Young, Digital, Demanding: How Gen Z Is Challenging Germany’s Law Firms
Generation Z is tech-savvy, purpose-driven, and demanding a new leadership style. Are law firms ready? 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...
Political Comments, Confederate Flag Display Warrant Judge’s Removal, Judicial Watchdog Says
An 11-0 determination by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct said the alleged transgressions of a Herkimer County town justice "render him unfit for judicial office." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
In the Internet Age, the Risk of Outside Info Reaching Jurors Has ‘Never Been Higher’
"Now virtually every case that goes to trial, there is information relevant to that case available in seconds at [jurors'] fingertips, and the only thing preventing them from searching is the judge's instructions and admonitions," John Gismondi said. Hi...
Meet the Moscow Attorney Representing Arrested Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
"It's the same as blaming a car manufacturer, some giant auto concern, for the fact that its cars are used for criminal purposes, or blaming them for an accident," Dmitry Agranovsky told Russian media about his client's arrest. Hi there.The email you just...
Elite Law Firms Pushed Industry Gains in First Half of 2024
The growth in "rack" billing rates remains the "primary contributor" to revenue growth and "was considerably higher for the Am Law 1-50 (10%) than for the other tiers, said Wells Fargo in its first-half report. Evidence of a historically strong year for the...
Amendments to Federal Lawsuit Against BusPatrol Prompts Call for Rule 11 Sanctions
The door has been left open to an amended complaint and defense lawyers from Nixon Peabody say they are contemplating a motion seeking sanctions. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
Paul Weiss, Recruiting Another Cleary Partner, Adds Rising M&A Star
Nickolas Bogdanovich's move comes less than five months after Cleary M&A partner James "Jim" Langston decamped for Paul Weiss. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison has added another M&A partner from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, this time...
How I Made Partner: ‘You Have to Make Your Goals Be Known,’ Says Leah Edelboim of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft
"It is not realistic to think that you will do great work, and someone will notice and promote you; you have to make your goals be known." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown...
Client Retention: Grabbing the Low-Hanging Fruit
This article explores the importance of client retention, strategies to nurture client relationships, and how to leverage those relationships for business development. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
In NFL GC Search, White Papers Offer Hints Into How Newly Hired Adviser Will Shape Process
Executive search giant Russell Reynolds Associates has issued reports in recent months describing the key challenges professional sports leagues must navigate in the coming years, and laying out what skillsets general counsel must possess to thrive in their...
Sidley Offers Associates ‘Managing’ Titles. Why Isn’t It Catching On?
Management committee chair Yvette Ostolaza said Sidley has seen 869 attorneys pass through its Built to Lead development program so far and that the internal reviews were "extremely positive." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
Taking Big Leaps in Head Count, ‘Show Me’ State Law Firms Aggressive in Growth
Several Am Law 200 law firms with roots in Kansas City are quickly attracting talent and clients across the U.S. Am Law 200 law firms have been on a growth spree this year. But a handful of law firms from the same state have taken expansion to another level,...
Mastering the Art of Client Credit Allocation Conversations
Yuliya LaRoe | Client credit allocation conversations don’t have to be contentious. Here's how to keep calm and ensure your contributions are rewarded. The post Mastering the Art of Client Credit Allocation Conversations appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for...
Criminal Case Against Tom Girardi
Tom Girardi, 85, was charged on Feb. 1 with stealing at least $18 million from clients of his Los Angeles law firm, Girardi Keese, over the past decade. Others have been indicted. Here, we compiled the reporting in one place. Hi there.The email you just opened,...
Meet the Lawyers Working for Kamala Harris’ Campaign
Lawyers associated with firms such as Covington, Perkins Coie, Wilmer, Jenner & Block and Munger Tolles have all landed roles in her campaign. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Texas Nurse Lawyer
Texas Nurse Lawyer specializes as a nursing license attorney, offering expert defense for nurses facing Texas Board of Nursing complaints. Our focus is on providing robust nursing license defense attorney services to protect your career and reputation. When...
Clifford Chance Amsterdam Partner Bas Boris Visser Dies Unexpectedly
Bas Boris Visser, the firm's global head of innovation, had served as Amsterdam managing partner twice over the course of his long career at the U.K. firm. The announcement of his death came just days after Clifford Chance lost another partner, Christopher Morvillo,...
The Money From This Swing State’s Laywers Bleeds Overwhelmingly Blue
Send in that money! The post The Money From This Swing State’s Laywers Bleeds Overwhelmingly Blue appeared first on Above the Law.Kamala Harris is receiving overwhelming support to her campaign. Michelle Obama’s diss speech and Barack Obama’s very dignified joke about...
Judge Reminds Kraken Lawyer That Getting Disqualified Really Does Mean You Have To Stop Filing Stuff
Bye, Felicia! The post Judge Reminds Kraken Lawyer That Getting Disqualified Really Does Mean You Have To Stop Filing Stuff appeared first on Above the Law.Kraken lawyer Stefanie Lambert continues to break new ground in the legal profession. Although not, perhaps, in...
Marketing Roundup: How To Help Lawyers Become Thought Leaders
The LMA shares insights on handling AI with outside vendors and leveraging firm culture for business development. The post Marketing Roundup: How To Help Lawyers Become Thought Leaders appeared first on Above the Law.As a part of the Legal Marketing Association’s...
Kamala Harris, A Presidential Nominee For The People
An excerpt from the Vice President's touching speech as she accepted the Democratic nomination for the presidency. The post Kamala Harris, A Presidential Nominee For The People appeared first on Above the Law.(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via...
DC Judge Bars Missouri AG From Prosecuting Media Matters For Aggravated Making Elon Sad
GTFOH The post DC Judge Bars Missouri AG From Prosecuting Media Matters For Aggravated Making Elon Sad appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)Missouri Attorney General Andy Bailey will have to find a new chew toy thanks to Judge Amit Mehta....
What Biglaw Really Needs Is More Nonequity Partners
Income partner headcount is up. The post What Biglaw Really Needs Is More Nonequity Partners appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Citi Global Wealth at Work law firm group, how...
Don’t Knock The Side Hustle! — See Also
Former Skadden Associates Are Turning Up The Heat In The Kitchen: Read up on how the cookie crumbles! Yale Law Has A Simple Path To Redemption: Still won't be easy. Show Me The Money!: Lawyers from this swing state are sending money to Kamala. Stop, Do Not Pass Go:...
DOJ, 8 State AGs Sue RealPage for Alleged Sherman Act Violations in Algorithmic Pricing Scheme
The 110-page document contends that RealPage, which is based in Richardson, Texas, and is owned by private equity firm Thoma Bravo, violated Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act and "has built a business out of frustrating the natural forces of competition." Counsel...
Former CVS Exec Faces Trade Secrets Suit for Allegedly Helping Chickasaw Nation Case
Former CVS executive Adam Korn allegedly divulged confidential information about the company's reimbursement practices to support a suit filed by the Chickasaw Nation. CVS Pharmacy has filed a trade secrets complaint against a former executive who allegedly...
SharkNinja Seeks Declaratory Judgment Against Dyson’s Vacuum Cleaners Patent Infringement Allegations
Attorneys with Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher recently filed a patent infringement lawsuit in a Massachusetts federal court on behalf of SharkNinja, which seeks a declaration of noninfringement for five vacuum cleaner patents...
‘Let’s Be Blunt’: State Court Justice Urges Revision of Civil Service Defense Rules to ‘Prevent Gamesmanship’
"While that behavior does not violate the civil rules, it does affront the goals and values of the civil-justice process," a concurring justice wrote. The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed that a medical malpractice lawsuit should be dismissed for failure to...
‘Plausible’ Monopoly Allegations?: DC Appeals Court Revives Amazon Antitrust Complaint
"Viewed as a whole, the District's allegations about Amazon's market share and maintenance of its market power through the challenged agreements plausibly suggest that Amazon either already possesses monopoly power over online marketplaces or is close to a 'dangerous...
Federal Judge Allows Centers to Promote Abortion ‘Reversal’ Protocol
U.S. District Judge John Sinatra Jr. wrote that "falsity alone may not suffice to bring the speech outside the First Amendment," and said the state conceded that no one had experienced actual harm. A western New York judge has authorized two anti-abortion...
The Week in Data Aug. 23: 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 a shake-up on the 2024 General Counsel Compensation Report. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Complete Practice Management Solution Now in Tabs3 Cloud
Take your practice to the next level with the addition of PracticeMaster practice management software. Fully integrated with Tabs3 Billing and Tabs3 Financials. The post Complete Practice Management Solution Now in Tabs3 Cloud appeared first on Articles, Tips and...
Lawyer Killed: Prominent San Antonio Attorney Found Dead
According to the medical examiner, the attorney's death was ruled a homicide, the result of multiple gunshot wounds. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Morning Docket: 08.23.24
* Simpson Thacher faces anti-money laundering prosecution. [Law.com International] * Now that Arizona is a battleground state again, the Supreme Court has moved to reinstate voting law requiring proof of citizenship to register with weeks to go. [SCOTUSBlog] * Another...
Georgia’s Secretary Of State Slapped With Frivolous Lawsuits: The Case For A Federal Anti-SLAPP Law
From the protect-free-speech-for-real dept. The post Georgia’s Secretary Of State Slapped With Frivolous Lawsuits: The Case For A Federal Anti-SLAPP Law appeared first on Above the Law.Last week, the NY Times had an article about how Georgia’s Republican Secretary of...
The White Sandal Elite: The Go-To Law Firms For Silicon Valley
A handy primer to some of the top firms serving this unique market. The post The White Sandal Elite: The Go-To Law Firms For Silicon Valley appeared first on Above the Law.Reviving our longstanding exploration of leading firms in legal markets across the country,...
Bipartisan Effort Paves Way For Reviving Shuttered Hospitals In Georgia
The law amends the state’s ‘certificate of need’ system, which allows existing hospitals and other health facilities to block would-be competitors’ plans to expand by arguing there’s insufficient need for their services. The post Bipartisan Effort Paves Way For...
Stat(s) Of The Week: The Unpopularity Of Pot Restrictions
Swing state voters weigh in. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: The Unpopularity Of Pot Restrictions appeared first on Above the Law.Likely voters in key swing states deeply disapprove of marijuana being classified as a Schedule 1 narcotic, and roughly four out of five...
The ONE Weird Trick Yale Law School Can Use To Fix Itself
The venerable law school has suffered a lot of negative press, but there is a solution! The post The ONE Weird Trick Yale Law School Can Use To Fix Itself appeared first on Above the Law.The ONE Weird Trick Yale Law School Can Use To Fix Itself - Above the Law Skip to...
Kamala Harris’s Cross Examination Skills Highlighted At DNC
Kamala Harris took her courtroom skills to Washington. The post Kamala Harris’s Cross Examination Skills Highlighted At DNC appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)The Democratic National Convention ended last night, with Vice President...
Former Skadden Associates Star In ‘Side Hustlers,’ Showcasing Their New Cookie Business, Brune Kitchen
From Biglaw to the bakery, watch how these former associates land their dream jobs in the kitchen. The post Former Skadden Associates Star In ‘Side Hustlers,’ Showcasing Their New Cookie Business, Brune Kitchen appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo courtesy of...
A Law Firm Was Hacked. Now It Faces a Class Action Lawsuit
The Wacks Law Group of Whippany discovered suspicious activity on its network on March 9. A short time later, a ransomware group called Qilin claimed responsibility for the breach, according to the suit. A New Jersey law firm that was the target of a data breach...
15th Court of Appeals Declared Constitutional on Eve of Opening
The county's main argument was that the state constitution requires every court of appeals district is limited to a subdivision of the state's territory. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...
AI-Powered Software Company Invoca Hit With Digital Privacy Class Action
The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, contends that Invoca covertly intercepts and eavesdrops on these phone conversations, thereby violating California's "wiretapping" laws. Artificial intelligence-fueled...
Fiber-Optics Manufacturer Secures $96M Verdict Against Former Executive Who Took Protected Info to Competitor
"We could not be more pleased for the client to be part of this amazing trial team," Maynard Nexsen shareholder Susan McWilliams said in a statement. "Securing this win was a gratifying end to a long and arduous litigation." Hi there.The email you just opened,...
Am Law 50 Law Firms ‘Outpacing’ the Industry More in 2024, as Segmentation Accelerates
"It is a bit of a vicious cycle for the rest of the industry to observe. It allows these elite firms to continue to pull away, as long as they continue to focus on those higher client value opportunities," noted one industry consultant. Hi there.The email you...
5 Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries as a Lawyer — at Work and at Home
Jamie Spannhake | Establishing clear boundaries is essential not only for your well-being but to sustain a successful legal career. The post 5 Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries as a Lawyer — at Work and at Home appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
The Law Schools Whose Professors Have The Most Scholarly Impact (2024)
There was a little bit of movement in the rankings this year. The post The Law Schools Whose Professors Have The Most Scholarly Impact (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.What’s the best way to measure a law school’s scholarly impact? If you guessed that it...
Biglaw Partners Can, Will Make Associates Do Whatever They Want: Industry Expert
Sorry, associates, but 'that’s their prerogative.' The post Biglaw Partners Can, Will Make Associates Do Whatever They Want: Industry Expert appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.If the partners want associates to be...
Court Website Asks Users If They’re Presently Dead
How often does this option get clicked? The post Court Website Asks Users If They’re Presently Dead appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Documenting legal transactions requires considering every possible circumstance. And maybe a few less than possible...
Estate Lawyer Disbarred After Dipping Into Client Funds
Can't trust everybody. The post Estate Lawyer Disbarred After Dipping Into Client Funds appeared first on Above the Law.Good lawyers do more than know the law. They also zealously represent their clients. For the record, it is very hard to do that when you are also...
Michigan AG Has Strong Message For Supreme Court
This Court is coming for civil rights, and this state AG is having none of it. The post Michigan AG Has Strong Message For Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.We’re not shy about our Dana Nessel fandom. The Michigan Attorney General is tough on crime, social...
Supreme Court Justices Don’t Have To Go Far For A Starbucks Run
Even Supreme Court justices need their hit of caffeine. The post Supreme Court Justices Don’t Have To Go Far For A Starbucks Run appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily Trivia Question of the Day feature.Which justice was responsible for the...
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We really enjoy working with you. The post We Appreciate Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.We Appreciate Our Advertisers - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:Adobe Clio CosmoLex...
Who Needs Equity When You Could Have The Title! — See Also
Another Top Biglaw Firm Adopts A Tiered Partner System: Still looks good on the resume. Which Law Schools Are The Thought Leaders?: Read this and find out! Goodbye License!: Former lawyer won't need to pay his dues after getting disbarred. Goodbye License, Again!:...
‘Every Client Got Every Penny’: Tom Girardi Takes the Stand in His Criminal Trial
'Obviously, we didn't know about it. The firm was doing well, everything was great,' Girardi testified when asked about ex-Girardi Keese CFO Christopher Kamon's alleged fraud. 'He was pretty clever in stealing millions of dollars.' Hi there.The email you just...
Who Got the Work: Saul Ewing Team Appears for Samsung Bioepis in Amgen Patent Case
California-based Amgen has filed a patent infringement suit to stop Samsung Bioepis from developing bone-treatment drugs that would rival two of its top-performing products. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Harris’ Promised Ban on Food Price Gouging Could Be Difficult to Implement, Antitrust Experts Say
Agency regulation and enforcement of a law banning price gouging would be "resource-intensive work that has a very uncertain capacity to deliver a good result," said former FTC Chair William Kovacic. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
9th Circuit Judge Highlights Circuit Split on Federal Preemption Question in Bankruptcy
Judge Milan Smith Jr. noted a disagreement between circuit courts on whether state claims arising in a bankruptcy proceeding must be lodged in federal court. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
‘Faithless Fiduciaries’: Live Nation Faces Chancery Litigation Amid Anticompetition Allegations
Live Nation shareholders, in a complaint, said they were misled about anti-competitive practices as well as Live Nation's compliance with government investigations, placing the company at financial and reputational risk. Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
The Law Firm Disrupted: The Legal Workplace Spans 4 Generations. Treat That as an Opportunity
Baby boomers, Gen X, millennials and Zoomers are all part of the talent mix right now, offering opportunities in the workplace, noted Husch Blackwell CEO Jamie Lawless. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
Argentina Owes Bondholders More Than $300 Million, 2nd Circuit Rules
A unanimous three-judge panel affirmed a lower court's finding that investors were owed reversionary interests in collateral backing the bonds, which recently matured. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
Split Pa. High Court Rules Anti-Hate Lawn Signs Targeting Neighbor Were Protected Speech
According to the defendants' lawyer, the ruling delves into an area where little case law exists: "what rights you have as a property owner and speech on your own property." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Cook: Default Judgment or Not, Plaintiffs Need to Show Work to Obtain Damages
Vice Chancellor Nathan Cook, in an opinion, granted Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss and their investment fund only a fraction of the $1.3 million they claimed to be owed by the founder of a magazine they invested in. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Judge Grants Sanctions Request Against IT Consulting Company Following ‘Egregious’ Document Production Behavior
The sum also includes attorney fees for time the attorneys spent attempting to review 20,000 pages of nonsearchable PDF documents that had been turned over. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Morning Docket: 08.22.24
* Camp Lejeune claims top half a million. Maybe soon it won't be every late night commercial. [Reuters] * Gone fishin' -- permanently. [ABA Journal] * Oath Keepers attorney pleads guilty. [AP] * FTC must now consider whether to appeal the amateurish noncompete ban...
Investors Seem Pretty, Pretty Confident About What Jay Powell’s Gonna Say This Week
For all the talk about waiting to hear his Jackson Hole talk, folks are sure during a lot of leveraging. The post Investors Seem Pretty, Pretty Confident About What Jay Powell’s Gonna Say This Week appeared first on Above the Law.For all the talk about waiting to hear...
Custom ChatGPTs: Navigating Legal And Ethical Compliance For Public-Facing AI Tools
Through a review of state ethics guidelines and expert opinions, this article offers practical solutions to ensure compliance and protect both users and legal practitioners. The post Custom ChatGPTs: Navigating Legal And Ethical Compliance For Public-Facing AI Tools...
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Biglaw Associates: Which Firms Are On Your Wish List? [Sponsored]
Whether you’re loving your current role or actively seeking a move, please share your thoughts in this brief and anonymous survey. The post Biglaw Associates: Which Firms Are On Your Wish List? appeared first on Above the Law.When you sit at your desk, are you ready...
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Creates Nonequity Partnership Tier To ‘Attract, Promote, And Retain’ Talent
WilmerHale had an all-equity partnership for all of its existence, but times have changed, and now the firm needs to change too. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Creates Nonequity Partnership Tier To ‘Attract, Promote, And Retain’ Talent appeared first on Above the...
Lawyer Disbarred For Sexual Abuse
Adios! The post Lawyer Disbarred For Sexual Abuse appeared first on Above the Law.Our highest courts do more than take cases on appeal and collect, ahem, gifts — they also play a vital role in regulating who gets to practice the law. Wyoming’s Supreme Court recently...
Spellbook Launches Gen AI Agent that Can Plan and Execute Complex Transactional Workflows
Spellbook, the company that introduced the first generative AI copilot for contract drafting and review in 2022, today launched what it says is the first AI agent for law, capable of planning and executing complex, multi-step workflows. Called Spellbook Associate, the...
Ask, Don’t Tell: The Power of Questions in Winning New Business
Sally Schmidt | Asking good follow-up questions and prompting a conversation is the path to new business. The post Ask, Don’t Tell: The Power of Questions in Winning New Business appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Many lawyers feel...
Disney Lawyers Learn That Discretion Is The Better Part Of Valor
Just because you can make an argument, doesn't mean you should. The post Disney Lawyers Learn That Discretion Is The Better Part Of Valor appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)Disney’s lawyers made headlines last week, but not the good...
It Isn’t Just You: Reading The Law Is Harder Than It Needs To Be
There's no need to make your sentences that complex. The post It Isn’t Just You: Reading The Law Is Harder Than It Needs To Be appeared first on Above the Law.I don’t even know what I’m saying anymore.Parsing through the what and how of what a law regulates isn’t...
Doug Emhoff Describes Single Greatest Client Interaction
The former Biglaw partner knows how to massage a tough client interaction. The post Doug Emhoff Describes Single Greatest Client Interaction appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)Before he was the beloved Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff was...
Stefanik Gets Salty As Court Tosses Her Challenge To Mail-In Votes
Congresswoman Karen is big mad. The post Stefanik Gets Salty As Court Tosses Her Challenge To Mail-In Votes appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)New York Rep. Elise Stefanik took a break from calling every elected Democrat a communist...
Generative AI Embraces ‘It Depends’ — Aw, It Thinks It’s (Lawyer) People!
Maybe it's a stretch to consider lawyers as people, but you get the drift. The post Generative AI Embraces ‘It Depends’ — Aw, It Thinks It’s (Lawyer) People! appeared first on Above the Law.Unless you’re trying to commit malpractice or taking the bar exam — everyone...
Wisconsin Bar Loses Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Diversity Fellowships
Yay free speech, I guess. The post Wisconsin Bar Loses Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Diversity Fellowships appeared first on Above the Law.Somebody has to fight the good fight. No, not the fight against growing rates of homelessness or voter disenfranchisement. The...
Michelle Obama Unleashes Ultimate Trump Clapback During DNC Speech, Using His Own Words Against Him
The former First Lady suggested that the presidency may be a 'Black job,' a comment that was received with uproarious applause. The post Michelle Obama Unleashes Ultimate Trump Clapback During DNC Speech, Using His Own Words Against Him appeared first on Above the...
Biglaw Firm Facing Lawsuit Over Crypto Representation
Plaintiff seeks $2.6 million from the Biglaw giant. The post Biglaw Firm Facing Lawsuit Over Crypto Representation appeared first on Above the Law.Earlier this week, a new lawsuit filed against Fenwick & West posits that the Biglaw firm’s role as attorney for a...
Biglaw’s Already Having A Strong Year
2024 is looking pretty good. The post Biglaw’s Already Having A Strong Year appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Citi Global Wealth at Work law firm group, how much is law firm revenue up in the...
Onward To Paris! — See Also
Top Firm To Open Office In Paris: Add Ropes & Gray to your vacation gotta see list! Would Be Kavanaugh Assassin Has A 2025 Trial Date: Mark your calendar for June 9th. Now That's A Good Client Meeting!: Listen to Doug Emhoff's story from the DNC. Why Are You...
Quinn Emanuel Client Sues Biotech Company, Seeking $100M Over Allegedly Breached COVID-19 Test Kit Agreement
Upon obtaining approval from the Food and Drug Administration, the plaintiffs claim the defendants "unilaterally cancelled plaintiffs' manufacturing and distribution rights, and unfairly demanded that plaintiffs agree to new, less favorable terms, or else defendants...
High Court Narrowly Interprets Savings Statute in 7-2 Decision
"I would join the majority opinion but for one stubborn fact, which is that lawyers for the defendant, Mary Moritz, entered an appearance on her behalf in the original action on July 3, 2018, eleven days before the expiration of the statute of limitations," Justice...
Kirkland Is Increasingly Turning to NJ for Huge Chapter 11 Bankruptcies. Will Other Big Law Follow?
Exactly why the Garden State's bankruptcy court is increasingly being looked to for large bankruptcies is a multifactored question, but many point to the work of Chief Judge Michael Kaplan in helping the bench gain and spread a reputation for one that moves...
FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements Struck Down on the Eve of Implementation
"This means in essence that, unless a federal appeals court reverses Judge Brown's decision—and we are admittedly only at the end of one phase of the likely three-phase judicial process as appeals are next—the FTC's noncompete rule will not take effect on Sept. 4,"...