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Class Action Settlements Totaled $40B+ Three Years in a Row: ‘We’re in a New Era’
The total dollar value of class action and mass tort settlements dropped in 2024 but continued to surpass $40 billion for the third year in a row, according to the Duane Morris Class Action Review 2025. The total dollar value of class action and mass tort...
Are Nonequity Partners Getting A Bum Deal On Compensation?
Nonequity partners aren't necessarily making more than associates. The post Are Nonequity Partners Getting A Bum Deal On Compensation? appeared first on Above the Law.Nonequity partners aren't necessarily making more than associates. The post Are Nonequity Partners...
Rudy Giuliani Embraces Contempt As A Lifestyle, And It Somehow Manages To Work Out For Him
Everything works out for ole Rudy. The post Rudy Giuliani Embraces Contempt As A Lifestyle, And It Somehow Manages To Work Out For Him appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)Once you get locked into a serious collection of contempt findings,...
Law Firm Partners Offer An Emphatic ‘Hell No’ To Office Attendance Mandates
No one wants to be forced to go to the office -- especially not law firm partners. The post Law Firm Partners Offer An Emphatic ‘Hell No’ To Office Attendance Mandates appeared first on Above the Law.With the recent news of Sullivan & Cromwell’s five-day office...
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Precision Meets AI: Thomson Reuters’ New Era Of Legal Research [Sponsored]
AI-Assisted Research serves as a force multiplier for legal professionals. The post Precision Meets AI: Thomson Reuters’ New Era Of Legal Research appeared first on Above the Law.AI-Assisted Research serves as a force multiplier for legal professionals. The post...
‘Pay What Is Owed’: State Appellate Court Affirms $19M Verdict for Software Contractor
"We are very pleased with the court's opinion and we hope the decisionmakers at the state will finally come to their senses and pay what is owed instead of spending more taxpayer resources on litigation trying to avoid their debts," Julian Dayal of Akerman in Chicago...
ITC Commissioner Rhonda Schmidtlein Resigns, Joins Wilmer as Partner
Schmidtlein, a Democrat from Missouri, was first nominated to the ITC by President Barack Obama in July 2013. Schmidtlein, a Democrat from Missouri, was first nominated to the ITC by President Barack Obama in July 2013.
Florida Woman Bumbles Through Senate Hearing But Will Get To Be Attorney General Anyway
The name's Bond(i)... Pam Bond(i). The post Florida Woman Bumbles Through Senate Hearing But Will Get To Be Attorney General Anyway appeared first on Above the Law.The name's Bond(i)... Pam Bond(i). The post Florida Woman Bumbles Through Senate Hearing But Will Get To...
Exclusive: Syntheia’s New Product Brings AI-Powered Document Analysis to Lawyers’ Email Workflows
If context switching is the bane of AI adoption in law firms, legal technology company Syntheia may just have the balm. Recognizing that lawyers spend much of their days in email, it has developed an AI-powered document analysis tool that allows lawyers to obtain...
Healthcare Leaders Support FTC’s Second Report On PBMs, While PBMs Criticize Findings
Earlier this week, the Federal Trade Commission released its second interim staff report on prescription drug middlemen. The report examines the impact of PBMs (specifically CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum Rx) on specialty generic drugs, highlighting...
LLMs And The Business Of Law: How Will Lawyers Make Money In An AI World?
A conversation with Damien Riehl. The post LLMs And The Business Of Law: How Will Lawyers Make Money In An AI World? appeared first on Above the Law.A conversation with Damien Riehl. The post LLMs And The Business Of Law: How Will Lawyers Make Money In An AI World?...
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Discover Powerful Negotiation And Exceptional Client Service With Foundation Dragon [Sponsored]
This new GenAI-powered deal point extraction tool provides big advantages in the negotiation process and beyond. The post Discover Powerful Negotiation And Exceptional Client Service With Foundation Dragon appeared first on Above the Law.This new GenAI-powered deal...
Avoiding Legal Risks: Crafting a Strong Do Not Call Policy for Compliance
A strong Do Not Call Policy (DNC) is vital to comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Ensuring robust DNC compliance protects an organization's reputation and increases consumer trust. Below is a practical guide for building and implementing DNC policies...
NLJ 500 Firm Seeks 20-Day Extension for Restaurant Client’s Injunction Compliance
"Little Caesars has made immediate and significant efforts to comply with the court's preliminary injunction order. Although the vast majority of the materials with the term 'Pizza Puffs' have been removed or destroyed, Little Caesars is dealing with some logistical...
Michelle Cross: The Legal Trailblazer Behind @LegallyBlondeAtlanta
Michelle Cross: The Legal Trailblazer Behind @LegallyBlondeAtlanta By Susan Cushing In a world where appearances often lead to assumptions, Michelle Cross, an accomplished attorney in Atlanta, is proving that you can look fabulous and still be an unstoppable force in...
Morning Docket: 01.16.25
* Counsel feeling pinch as non-equity partner tier grows. [American Lawyer] * A crypto business breaking the law? No way! [Law360] * What do we know about online law schools. [ABA Journal] * North Carolina GOP effort to toss 60,000 votes to win a state supreme court...
Eve, ‘Intelligent Partner’ for PI Firms, Raises $47M in Round Led By Major VC Firm Andreessen Horowitz
Eve, an AI platform for plaintiffs’ law firms, has raised $47 million in Series A funding, in a round led by major venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners and Menlo Ventures. The company says the investment...
Shareholder Democracy? The Chatter Elon Musk’s Tesla Pay Case Is Spurring Between Lawyers and Clients
Musk continues to fight the Delaware Court of Chancery's decision to overturn his compensation plan at Tesla, appealing two decisions from the court to the Delaware Supreme Court last week. Since December, there's been growing concern among investors about how the...
Are Counsel Ranks Getting ‘Squeezed’ as Nonequity and Associate Pay Grows?
When it comes to compensation raises for counsel, they can end up in “no man's or no woman's land, said Jeff Lowe at CenterPeak. When it comes to compensation raises for counsel, they can end up in “no man's or no woman's land, said Jeff Lowe at...
Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Intellectual Property
Highlights of some of the challenges GenAI presents, along with recent developments in copyright law and trademark law in this quickly evolving space. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
Mastering Client Visits: Essential Tips
There's nothing like meeting in person to help build client relationships. From setup to follow-up, tips for making the most of a client visit. The post Mastering Client Visits: Essential Tips appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...
This Biglaw Firm Is Gobbling Up Laterals
The firm is *always* hiring. The post This Biglaw Firm Is Gobbling Up Laterals appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Firm Prospects’ 2024 Am Law 200 Lateral Hiring Report, which firm hired the...
If You Stand At The Top You Might Look Down And See Yale — See Also
Will New Rankings Shake Up The T14?: What are WashU and Vanderbilt doing there!? Proskauer Sandbags Their Bonus Criteria: Another Biglaw firm skimps out on paying their associates by changing hours requirements. Former Facebook Lawyer Goes The Way Of The Poke Feature:...
‘Facebook’s Descent Into Toxic Masculinity’ Prompts Stanford Professor to Drop Meta as Client
Mark Lemley said he could not “in good conscience represent Mark Zuckerberg given recent decisions to "encourage disinformation and hate speech" on his company's platforms. A suit pending in Northern California alleges Meta infringed the copyrights of several authors...
Kirkland & Ellis Deeply Concerned Judge’s Romantic Scandal Is Going To ‘Tarnish’ Their Cases
The judge's actions 'tarnish' a number of cases. The post Kirkland & Ellis Deeply Concerned Judge’s Romantic Scandal Is Going To ‘Tarnish’ Their Cases appeared first on Above the Law.The wild ethical scandal birthed via Texas bankruptcy judge David R. Jones’s...
A Lawyer Goes To CES 2025: My Top 10 Takeaways
Legal must move beyond chasing shiny new AI tools and instead focus on understanding the transformative implications of new technologies. The post A Lawyer Goes To CES 2025: My Top 10 Takeaways appeared first on Above the Law.Attendees at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. (Photo...
Kraken’s Chief Legal Officer Exits, Eyes Role in Trump Administration
“Just think about all the tough stuff that warrants a division of seventy full-time, stone-cold Socratic assassins, Marco Santori, the outgoing chief legal officer for Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, said about his time at the crypto exchange. Hi there.The email...
PFAS in Drinking Water: Fabrics Manufacturer Among the Latest Hit With Toxic Tort Suit
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your...
Pam Bondi, Trump’s Pick For Attorney General, Claims The DOJ’s ‘Partisan Weaponization’ Will End Under Her Watch
Sure, Jan.... The post Pam Bondi, Trump’s Pick For Attorney General, Claims The DOJ’s ‘Partisan Weaponization’ Will End Under Her Watch appeared first on Above the Law.Sure, Jan.... The post Pam Bondi, Trump’s Pick For Attorney General, Claims The DOJ’s ‘Partisan...
The California Fires Will Test The Severity Of The State’s Insurance Crisis
It’s hard to be an insurance company in California. The post The California Fires Will Test The Severity Of The State’s Insurance Crisis appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)I live not too far away from the Eaton fire which, as of...
AI’s Place in Big Law Broadens, As Firms Embrace Fresh Uses of the Technology
"Practitioners, they have to adapt to this field," said Or Cohen-Sasson, the director of the AI Lab at the University of Miami School of Law. "They will need to understand the very basic mechanisms of how to work with this and what the capabilities are, like the...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: First Lawsuits Over Los Angeles Wildfires Name Edison, J&J Talc Trial in Los Angeles Delayed As Fires Rage
Five Key Predictions on How AI Will Reshape Law Firms in 2025
This year lawyers will face an overwhelming array of fresh challenges as AI becomes more widely used by clients and firms alike. 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...
Mike Lindell Loses Some Of His Stuffing In Dominion Sanctions Order
He's getting a little flat, TBH. The post Mike Lindell Loses Some Of His Stuffing In Dominion Sanctions Order appeared first on Above the Law.He's getting a little flat, TBH. The post Mike Lindell Loses Some Of His Stuffing In Dominion Sanctions Order appeared first...
Back To The Office Blues
Attorneys yearn for the commute. The post Back To The Office Blues appeared first on Above the Law.Attorneys yearn for the commute. The post Back To The Office Blues appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw Firm Springs Retroactive Hours Requirement For Bonuses On Associates
Nothing like shifting the goalposts *after* the end of the fiscal year! The post Biglaw Firm Springs Retroactive Hours Requirement For Bonuses On Associates appeared first on Above the Law.Nothing like shifting the goalposts *after* the end of the fiscal year! The...
Facebook Lawyer Ditches Client As Company Embraces Bigotry For Fun & Profit
Mark Lemley announced decision on Facebook for maximum effect. The post Facebook Lawyer Ditches Client As Company Embraces Bigotry For Fun & Profit appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)Intellectual property expert Mark Lemley is done...
Class Action Accusing Dave’s Killer Bread of Mislabeling Protein Contents Cleared to Continue, Judge Rules
Citing U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit precedent, a federal judge in Illinois determined that Illinois and New York consumer protection claims against Dave's Killer Bread product labeling weren't preempted. Citing U.S. Court of Appeals for the...
Drake’s Attempt To Parlay Rap Battle Loss Into Courtroom Success Results In Another Loss
Every accumulated loss Drake broadcasts to the world proves that J Cole did the right thing by apologizing. The post Drake’s Attempt To Parlay Rap Battle Loss Into Courtroom Success Results In Another Loss appeared first on Above the Law.‘Di mandem sad, top left top...
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7 Tech Challenges — And How Your Team Can Overcome Them [Sponsored]
This new eBook explores the emerging hurdles facing law departments, particularly in financial services. The post 7 Tech Challenges — And How Your Team Can Overcome Them appeared first on Above the Law.Generative AI and other technological advances present many...
Historic U.S. News Law School Rankings Shakeup: Is Yale Law Out Of The Top Spot?
Wow! Could it be? We'll have to wait and see in the real U.S. News law school rankings. The post Historic U.S. News Law School Rankings Shakeup: Is Yale Law Out Of The Top Spot? appeared first on Above the Law.We’re just a few months out from the release of the latest...
2025 Trends In Health IT
Technology often plays a critical role in strategies to combat rising costs while maintaining quality care. Here are four trends expected to accelerate in 2025. The post 2025 Trends In Health IT appeared first on Above the Law.Healthcare costs are expected to rise 8%...
Extreme Political Lawfare Is Deleterious To The Republic And Both Sides Need To Stop Using It
The only people who win in extreme political lawfare are the lawyers. The post Extreme Political Lawfare Is Deleterious To The Republic And Both Sides Need To Stop Using It appeared first on Above the Law.The Affordable Care Act — you might know it as Obamacare — is...
Morning Docket: 01.15.25
* Lina Khan steps down as FTC Chair as elderly mustachioed man with top hat, bag with dollar sign on it, steps in. [Corporate Counsel] * SEC sues Musk over failure to disclose the fact that he owned a bunch of Twitter before the takeover -- a failure that likely...
Build Lasting Wealth: How Law Firm Owners Can Combat Lifestyle Creep
There's a hidden challenge facing successful lawyers: understanding and combating lifestyle creep. The post Build Lasting Wealth: How Law Firm Owners Can Combat Lifestyle Creep appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.While growing revenue...
‘If the Job Is Better, You Get Better’: Chief District Judge Discusses Overcoming Negative Perceptions During Q&A
Chief U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV recalled advice he received as a new judge: "Never, ever allow a junior [attorney] to utter a word in your courtroom." Saylor didn't take the suggestion. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked,...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Stay Focused on Building Strong Relationships,’ Says Joseph Yaffe of Skadden
"Stay focused on building strong relationships—both with your colleagues and clients. Leadership isn't just about delivering results; it's about understanding people, empowering your team, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Be curious and take the...
‘Be Prepared and Practice’: Paul Hastings’ Michelle Reed Breaks Down Firm’s First SEC Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure Report
Michelle Reed, co-chair of data privacy and cybersecurity group at Paul Hastings, shared her insights on the biggest takeaways from the novel data and her predictions for cybersecurity disclosures in the year ahead. Michelle Reed, co-chair of data privacy and...
Allstate Is Using Cell Phone Data to Raise Prices, Attorney General Claims
According to the lawsuit, the defendants covertly collected the data. According to the lawsuit, the defendants covertly collected the data.
Big Accounting Is Coming To Biglaw
Law firms may soon have to compete with accounting firms for clients. The post Big Accounting Is Coming To Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.Law firms may soon have to compete with accounting firms for clients. The post Big Accounting Is Coming To Biglaw appeared...
So Much For Justice Cannon — See Also
Doing Your Job Has Consequences: Judge Cannon may have just fallen out of favor. Goodbye TikTok, Hello Xiaohongshu!: Americans are rushing to give their data away to China to spite the TikTok ban. Yale Law School Prevents Their Students From Making Informed Clerkship...
Seattle Jury Awards $100M in PCB Trial Against Monsanto
The trial, called Rose v. Pharmacia, is the 10th involving former students, teachers and parents at the Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe, Washington. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...
Miami Judge Approves Shaq’s $11 Million Settlement to Resolve Astrals Investor Claims
U.S. Senior District Judge Frederico A. Moreno has scheduled a final approval hearing for April 1. U.S. Senior District Judge Frederico A. Moreno has scheduled a final approval hearing for April 1.
AI, Gen AI, And Agent AI: What Do They Mean For The Future Of Legal Work?
A CES panel on workplace technology provides insights for the legal industry. The post AI, Gen AI, And Agent AI: What Do They Mean For The Future Of Legal Work? appeared first on Above the Law.A CES panel on workplace technology provides insights for the legal...
Rudy Giuliani And His Lawyer Continue Their Courthouse Vaudeville Act
BENCHSLAPstick The post Rudy Giuliani And His Lawyer Continue Their Courthouse Vaudeville Act appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)Rudy Giuliani’s bada-bing lawyer Joe Cammarata continues to do amazing work. The divorce lawyer to the...
Latham Lands Top Spot as US Firms Dominate in UK M&A Rankings
This year's top 20 shows U.S. firms are continuing to gain ground in the U.K. M&A market, with rivals Kirkland close behind. 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...
Mich. Attorney Faces One-Year Suspension in Ill. for Lying to Firm, Clients
An attorney began working at a Michigan-based firm in July 2020, based on an agreement to seek admission to practice law in the state. His firm later discovered that he lied to its managing partners and clients about his admission to the Michigan State Bar for one...
Voting Is Now Open! Pick The 15 Finalists To Compete At Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW 2025 In April
The deadline for voting is Friday, February 7, at 11:45 p.m. ET. The post Voting Is Now Open! Pick The 15 Finalists To Compete At Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW 2025 In April appeared first on Above the Law.With this post, voting is now officially open! Help pick the...
Some Biglaw Firms Are Holding Partner Bonuses Hostage To Keep Them From Leaving
Those golden handcuffs sure are tight.... The post Some Biglaw Firms Are Holding Partner Bonuses Hostage To Keep Them From Leaving appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.There are firms out there who say, ‘Here’s your...
Penn State Dickinson Law Dean Named President-Elect of Association of American Law Schools
The university touted Conway's commitment to inclusion in legal academics, which allowed her to take the lead in reunifying Penn State's two separate law schools in November. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Practical In-House Insights To Activate AI
Join the webcast, to gain practical, actionable insights on how corporate counsel are integrating AI including generative AI to manage complex tasks, analyze large datasets, and enhance strategic decision-making. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Ex-NYC Mayor de Blasio Must Pay $475K Fine for NYPD’s Presidential Campaign Security
Accepting the former mayor's arguments would lead to “absurd results, said Administrative Judge Shahabuddeen Ally of the Civil Court of the City of New York. Accepting the former mayor's arguments would lead to “absurd results, said Administrative Judge...
Big Law Practice Leaders Gearing Up for State AG Litigation Under Trump
Seeing an opportunity to grow its state AG practice, Wilmer hired Swain Wood, former first assistant attorney general of North Carolina, to co-chair its group. Seeing an opportunity to grow its state AG practice, Wilmer hired Swain Wood, former first assistant...
Supreme Court May Limit Federal Prosecutions Over ‘Misleading’ but True Statements
The justices seem inclined to exclude "misleading" but true statements from a federal law prohibiting "false" statements to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The justices seem inclined to exclude "misleading" but true statements from a federal law prohibiting...
The People Respond To The Proposed TikTok Ban In The Most American Way Possible
Pay the Cat Tax! The post The People Respond To The Proposed TikTok Ban In The Most American Way Possible appeared first on Above the Law.Here’s a short list for why Congress was so insistent on banishing TikTok from American soil: the national security risk of a...
Can Law Firms Fine Attorneys For Not Taking Clients To Trial?
Is this malpractice waiting to happen or a sound policy? The post Can Law Firms Fine Attorneys For Not Taking Clients To Trial? appeared first on Above the Law.‘Thank you! Now I won’t be fined.’Firms that rely on trial advocacy need their lawyers to, you know, go to...
Crypto Exchange’s ‘Meteoric Rise’ Leads to Nationwide Class Action Trend
“Decentralize exchanges are getting hit left and right, said Joe Doll, general counsel at Magic Eden, one of the biggest NFT platforms in the world. “So this is definitely a trend to watch. error code: 502
Latham Claims Top Spot as US Firms Dominate UK M&A Rankings
This year's top 20 shows U.S. firms are continuing to gain ground in the U.K. M&A market, with rival Kirkland & Ellis close behind. This year's top 20 shows U.S. firms are continuing to gain ground in the U.K. M&A market, with rival Kirkland &...
Quinn Emanuel Partner Tapped As Trump Org Ethics Counsel
William Burck is taking on the job of keeping the Trump Org ethical. The post Quinn Emanuel Partner Tapped As Trump Org Ethics Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.William Burck (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)Given all the ethics issues that seem to trail Republicans...
Deal Watch: Private Equity Dealmakers Make 2025 Predictions Amid Deal Resurgence
Partners from Latham, Proskauer, Kirkland, Morrison Foerster and Skadden say they are optimistic about 2025, citing activity around data centers, infrastructure and other elements of the market. Partners from Latham, Proskauer, Kirkland, Morrison Foerster and...
Pam Bondi Is The Ultimate Trump Loyalist, And Lawyers Say That’s A Problem
She's not as problematic as Matt Gaetz, which is something, I guess. The post Pam Bondi Is The Ultimate Trump Loyalist, And Lawyers Say That’s A Problem appeared first on Above the Law.Pam Bondi (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty)Well, there’s no forthcoming report on Trump’s...
The U.S. Needs A National Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Until Congress steps up, it will be up to philanthropists, foundations, nonprofits, grassroots advocacy groups, and others to partner with immigration lawyers and bar associations to create a sustainable system to help those facing deportation. The post The U.S. Needs...
Judge Cannon Tanks Her SCOTUS Dreams
It's her once-per-quarter turn to do actual law. The post Judge Cannon Tanks Her SCOTUS Dreams appeared first on Above the Law.It's her once-per-quarter turn to do actual law. The post Judge Cannon Tanks Her SCOTUS Dreams appeared first on Above the Law.
Arizona Board Gives Thumbs Up to KPMG’s Bid To Deliver Legal Services
The Arizona Supreme Court's Committee on Alternative Business Structures unanimously recommended that the state's high court approve the Big Four firm's application for an ABS license. The Arizona Supreme Court's Committee on Alternative Business Structures...
California Law Schools Begin Spring Semester Remotely Due To Deadly Wildfires
These law schools are doing their best to keep students, faculty, and staff safe from harm. The post California Law Schools Begin Spring Semester Remotely Due To Deadly Wildfires appeared first on Above the Law.These law schools are doing their best to keep students,...
Statute of Limitations Shrivels $5M Jury Award to Less than $1M, 8th Circuit Rules
A jury awarded a $5 million verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Christopher Y. Meek, for nearly 40 years of inflated prices for Kansas City Life Insurance Co. However, under the statute of limitations, the payout was reduced to $908,000. Hi there.The email you...
Delia Salvatierra: Fighting for Immigration Policy Rooted in American Values
Delia Salvatierra: Fighting for Immigration Policy Rooted in American Values By Susan Cushing As the dawn of a new administration casts uncertainty on immigration law, enforcement and policy, Delia Salvatierra stands resolute, her purpose unwavering to aid immigrants....
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A New AI-Powered Practice Management Platform With Flexible Deployment Options [Sponsored]
AllRize was launched in September 2024 to create new efficiencies while integrating with the Microsoft products you’re already using. Here’s why that’s important for your firm. The post A New AI-Powered Practice Management Platform With Flexible Deployment Options...
Agiloft Acquires Screens, AI Contract Review Technology Based On Expert-Built Playbooks
The contract lifecycle management company Agiloft today said it has acquired Screens, developer of a generative AI contract review and redlining product that uses expert-created and auto-generated playbooks to “screen” and redline contracts. “This strategic...
Read the Document: DOJ Releases Ex-Special Counsel’s Report Explaining Trump Prosecutions
The office of former Special Counsel Jack Smith concluded it had enough admissible evidence against President-elect Donald Trump to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial for Trump's alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Hi there.The...
AI, IP, And Your Healthcare: And You Thought The Doctor’s Exam Was Intrusive!
AI is the next big thing, and most developers want to protect those programs and systems. The answer is intellectual property protection and specifically patent protection. The post AI, IP, And Your Healthcare: And You Thought The Doctor’s Exam Was Intrusive! appeared...
Yale Law School Bars Students From Accessing Information About Abusive Judges
It appears YLS does not want students to access negative information about clerkships, fearing it might dissuade students from clerking for certain prestigious -- and abusive -- judges. The post Yale Law School Bars Students From Accessing Information About Abusive...
Exclusive: American Arbitration Association Partners with Clearbrief to Offer AI-Powered Legal Writing Tools To Its Panelists and Parties
The American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) and the legal technology company Clearbrief today announced a partnership by which AAA-ICDR will provide Clearbrief’s AI-powered writing and document analysis tools to its...
Morning Docket: 01.14.25
* Special counsel report on January 6 says that there was enough evidence to convict Trump... which the media are treating as a revelation but the DOJ sorta requires prosecutors come to that conclusion (right or wrong) before bringing charges. [CNN] * The crazy,...
Epiq Global Launches AI-Powered E-Discovery Platform and AI Research Lab
Epiq Global announced today the launch of Epiq AI Discovery Assistant, an artificial intelligence-powered platform that aims to automate significant portions of the document review process, along with the formation of Epiq AI Labs, a research initiative focused on...
Law Firms Grapple With Nonequity Partner Pay ‘Friction’
Pay for nonequity partners can approach or overlap with compensation of senior associates, counsel as well as some equity partners, firm leaders and consultants say. Pay for nonequity partners can approach or overlap with compensation of senior associates,...
Law Firms Groaning at the Need to Incorporate Generative AI into Cybersecurity
In a never-ending game of cat and mouse, cybersecurity companies are using AI to help combat the world’s increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. The post Law Firms Groaning at the Need to Incorporate Generative AI into Cybersecurity appeared first on Articles, Tips...
‘I’ve Seen Terrible Things’: Lawyer Predicts Spike in Hazing Suits
"This is a new low, a new level of outrage, and it makes me sick," said David Bianchi. "This is a new low, a new level of outrage, and it makes me sick," said David Bianchi.
SEC Ordered to Explain ‘How and When the Federal Securities Laws Apply to Digital Assets’
“A single sentence disagreeing with the main concerns of a rulemaking petition is conclusory and does not provide us with any assurance that the SEC considered Coinbase's workability objections, nor does it explain how it accounted for them, the Third Circuit...
Report: US Attorney E. Martin Estrada to Resign From California’s Central District
A former Munger, Tolles & Olson litigator, Estrada has served as the top federal prosecutor in the LA region since 2022. 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...
Steve Bannon Ordered Into Court for Questioning Over New Counsel
Bannon is set to head to trial on fraud charges in February, but has now retained Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins to represent him at trial and is seeking a brief adjournment. Bannon's trial has now been rescheduled at least three times. Bannon is set to head to...
The Gospel According to Paxton? AG Fights Religious Group Over Migrants
"If organizations know they can engage in this activity and the worst that's going to happen is that they get enjoined, nothing stops them from engaging in the activity in the first instance," Associate Deputy Attorney General Ryan Baasch argued for the...
South Carolina Lawyer Accused Of Recording Renters At His Rental Unit
Check your rental before you get too comfortable. The post South Carolina Lawyer Accused Of Recording Renters At His Rental Unit appeared first on Above the Law.Few things bring comfort when traveling like a safe place to stay. You check the amenities: the doors lock,...
Some Errors Are More Honest — See Also
Pretend Biglaw Is A 9-5 If You Want To: Who do Sullivan & Cromwell think they're fooling? Biglaw Is A Community: Firms work to help their colleagues cope with the LA wildfires. Show Me The Papertrail!: Who bought your favorite justice? Just ask ProPublica! Pardon...
On LawNext: Insights on Leadership and Innovation in Legal Education, with Anastasia Boyko
Anastasia Boyko likes to say that she’s Goldilocks-ed her way through her career. True, it’s been a varied career, as she’s tried out different roles, but it is a career that has taken her full circle, from Yale Law School, where she graduated, and then eventually...
Judge in NYC Mayor’s Public Corruption Case Has a Reminder for Advocates
Instead of considering whether local rules have been violated, Judge Dale Ho chose to remind lawyers in the contentious case of their professional obligations. Instead of considering whether local rules have been violated, Judge Dale Ho chose to remind lawyers...
It’s Up To Us, The Powerless
Only schlubs can speak the truth. The post It’s Up To Us, The Powerless appeared first on Above the Law.Only schlubs can speak the truth. The post It’s Up To Us, The Powerless appeared first on Above the Law.
It Really, *REALLY* Pays To Be Apple’s Top Lawyer
One of the highest paid GCs in the country. The post It Really, *REALLY* Pays To Be Apple’s Top Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to a...
Edison Hit With Lawsuits Over Devastating Eaton Fire in Los Angeles
Two lawsuits, filed on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, allege Edison's failure to maintain vegetation and de-energize transmission poles caused the Eaton fire in Los Angeles. Two lawsuits, filed on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, allege Edison's...
Judge Cannon Exercises Restraint By Slicing Special Counsel Baby In Half
So wise! The post Judge Cannon Exercises Restraint By Slicing Special Counsel Baby In Half appeared first on Above the Law.Aileen CannonJudge Aileen Cannon woke up this morning and decided that she’d be only half lawless. Which is an improvement on her prior batting...