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Federal Judge Maintains NY’s Partial Jury Verdict Against Makers of Prevagen
U.S. District Judge Louis L. Stanton upheld a jury verdict that had found that Quincy Bioscience, the maker of Prevagen, a dietary supplement claiming to improve memory loss, had the capacity or tendency to deceive under New York law. A New York federal judge on...
Susman Godfrey Helps Baltimore Secure $152.5M Opioid Settlement With Cardinal Health
"We continue to be proud to partner with Mayor [Brandon] Scott and the City of Baltimore to fight this deadly epidemic and bring justice to everyone affected by it," Susman Godfrey partner Bill Carmody said in a statement. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Many Companies Steadfastly Support ESG, Despite Backlash
Even so, they're laying low, with many ditching use of the acronym to avoid drawing the attention of conservative activists. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
9th Circuit Reverses District Court Ruling Favoring Google in Privacy Class Action
The opinion, filed Tuesday by Judge Milan D. Smith Jr., held that the California Northern District Court failed to apply the correct standard by not evaluating the transparency of Google's data privacy disclosures and plaintiffs' ability to consent to data collection...
Morning Docket: 08.21.24
* Trump judge strikes down FTC's ban on employer imposed noncompete agreements as a restriction on trade, calling it "arbitrary and capricious because it is unreasonably overbroad without a reasonable explanation" -- legalese for "vibes, man." [Financial Times] * When...
Pentagon Submits New Proposed Rule To Implement CMMC 2.0
The new proposal includes new requirements for contracting officers, ensuring that parties bidding on Pentagon contracts are properly protecting sensitive information. The post Pentagon Submits New Proposed Rule To Implement CMMC 2.0 appeared first on Above the...
Why In-House Lawyers Must Adopt A Reinvention Mindset As A Way Of Life
The rapidity of business cycles necessitates continual reinvention. The post Why In-House Lawyers Must Adopt A Reinvention Mindset As A Way Of Life appeared first on Above the Law.In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world, in-house lawyers are no longer shielded from...
Man Accused Of Attempting To Assassinate Brett Kavanaugh Will Head To Trial In June 2025
He was reportedly angry about the Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The post Man Accused Of Attempting To Assassinate Brett Kavanaugh Will Head To Trial In June 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images)In...
Gavel Launches Pre-Built Workflows for Document Automation, Starting with Three for California that Are Free to Use
The document automation company Gavel has launched pre-built workflows — sets of automated forms for document generation that are tailored to specific practice areas and jurisdictions, and that are free for any lawyer to test without a Gavel subscription. The new...
CA Supreme Court Clarifies the Definition of Harassment – A Single Instance is Enough!
On July 29, the California Supreme Court issued a decision in Bailey v. San Francisco District Attorney’s Office which brought clarity to the definition of workplace harassment and employer liability under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Case Background...
‘I Do Not Trust the Legal System’: Pro-Trump Lawyer Lin Wood Reacts to $4.5M Verdict Awarded Against Him
"The verdict was unjust," defendant Lucian Lincoln "Lin" Wood Jr. told the Daily Report Tuesday. "Our legal system in Georgia is corrupt and dominated by Freemasons." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
Artificial Intelligence Provides Window To All The Technology Lawyers Ignored The Last 10 Years
The unexpected value of GenAI for legal might be its user experience. The post Artificial Intelligence Provides Window To All The Technology Lawyers Ignored The Last 10 Years appeared first on Above the Law.Morty: “Another fine meal, and now for my Wizard tip...
Biglaw Firm Finds Out Not Money Laundering Isn’t Enough
Safety measures matter. The post Biglaw Firm Finds Out Not Money Laundering Isn’t Enough appeared first on Above the Law.Some semblance of the line “Proof of negligence in the air, so to speak, will not do” is lodged in many a lawyer’s head. Good ol’...
Formula 1 Lawyers Are Super Busy Right Now Because They Don’t Understand Modern Marketing
The cease-and-desist letters are flying. The post Formula 1 Lawyers Are Super Busy Right Now Because They Don’t Understand Modern Marketing appeared first on Above the Law.F1 to the content creators giving them free publicity. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/MB Media/Getty...
Disney Backs Away From Terrible Argument After Onslaught Of Negative Publicity
Mickey Mouse figured out pretty quickly this was a stinker of an argument. The post Disney Backs Away From Terrible Argument After Onslaught Of Negative Publicity appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Olga Thompson/Walt Disney World Resort via Getty Images)By now,...
Donald Trump Threatens To Sue Lincoln Project For Aggravated Streisand Effect
I'm not mad. Please don't let them put in the paper that I got mad. The post Donald Trump Threatens To Sue Lincoln Project For Aggravated Streisand Effect appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)Donald Trump, the king of earned media, is...
Biglaw Firms Poised To Have An Incredibly Strong Financial Year
If this comes to pass, associates are going to be expecting some pretty big bonuses. The post Biglaw Firms Poised To Have An Incredibly Strong Financial Year appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.I think all signs are...
Latham Calls Lawyers Back To Office, Even Though Midlevels Sit In Open Cubicles NOW
Maybe make sure they have enough office to come back to. The post Latham Calls Lawyers Back To Office, Even Though Midlevels Sit In Open Cubicles NOW appeared first on Above the Law.We get it, the post-pandemic landscape is tough. Everyone got used to working from...
Two Legal Media Veterans Launch Communications Consultancy
Their new firm, they say, will leverage technology and industry expertise serve clients navigating complex legal and business landscapes. The post Two Legal Media Veterans Launch Communications Consultancy appeared first on Above the Law.Two veterans of legal media...
The Equity Partnership At This Biglaw Firm Has More Women Than Most
The firm is doing their part to bring equality to the profession. The post The Equity Partnership At This Biglaw Firm Has More Women Than Most appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Law360 Pulse’s...
Disney Gives Up The ‘You Disney+’d Your Right To Trial Away’ Gambit — See Also
Disney Grants Chance To Sue In Court: Hopefully this will dampen the PR nightmare. Partner Lost At Sea: He and five others were last seen off the coast of Sicily. Thanks For The Marketing! Now Take It Down: F1's lawyers crack down on some serious free publicity. Takes...
Perfecting Your Presentation Skills
There's a misplaced belief among lawyers, that rehearsing and practicing is for lily-livered, milksop fraidy-cats. Says who? The post Perfecting Your Presentation Skills appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.There’s a misplaced belief...
‘A Wake-Up Call’: Experts Assess Impact of SSN Data Breach Case
The breach became public knowledge this month after a California resident filed a class action lawsuit against background check company Jerico Pictures, doing business as National Public Data in Coral Springs, Florida, on Aug. 1 in the Southern District of Florida,...
Robert Menendez Asks Judge to Toss Guilty Verdicts, Order New Trial
"The government said it would prosecute Senator Menendez for his alleged agreements to sell official acts in exchange for bribes," the defense filing reads. "But despite a 10-week trial, the government offered no actual evidence of an agreement, just speculation...
People of Bikini Claim ‘No Questions Asked’ Practices Resulted in Trusts’ Depletion
Trusts created for persons from the Pacific island that became a nuclear test site have been drained, according to a lawsuit filed in Delaware Chancery Court. The people of Bikini Atoll—the Pacific island that became a nuclear proving ground in the 1940s—have...
NY Court Errs in Removing RFK Jr. From Ballot: A Legal Analysis
As with many states and many independent presidential candidacies, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s path to a spot on New York State’s 2024 General Election has been long and uncertain. With the August 13 decision of Albany County Supreme Court Justice Christina Ryba to...
New York Lawyers ‘Stunned and Devastated’ Over Chris Morvillo Disappearance
"Along with everyone else, we're devastated by the news out of Italy concerning the ship. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris' family," Elkan Abramowitz said. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality,...
States Seek Triple Monetary Damages in Antitrust Case Against Live Nation, Ticketmaster
"It's time for a new era where fans, venues, and artists are not taken advantage of by big corporations that run the world of live events," said New York Attorney General Letitia James. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access...
US Lawmakers Urge 5th Circuit to Reinstate Pandemic-Era House Proxy Vote, Anti-Bias Law
The request follows a federal judge having thrown out an anti-pregnancy-discrimination law, saying the House of Representatives lacked a constitutional quorum of members present. Members of Congress are urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to...
Warehouse Liability: Know Before You Stow!
As consumers continue to shift purchasing and consumption habits in the aftermath of the pandemic, manufacturers are increasingly reliant on third-party logistics and warehousing to ensure their products timely reach the market. With this increasing need to use...
D.C.-Area Catholic Diocese Hires DeSantis Deputy as GC
Maureen Furino has been deputy GC for the Florida governor for three years, a span when the Republican governor passed legislation banning abortions after six weeks and banning instruction on gender identity. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Virginia,...
Settlements Mark Directional Shift in Dispute Between Kline & Specter and Bosworth
After more than a year and a half of escalating litigation, the parties on Aug. 16 informed the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas that they had resolved several of the lawsuits between them. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Cleared After 5 Years of Working Under Suspicion, Lawyer Assesses the Damage
The court has been "very receptive" to the concerns raised by the NJSBA, "including that these cases take way too long and that the approach of the OAE was overly prosecutorial," Jeralyn Lawrence, a former NJSBA president, said. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Morning Docket: 08.20.24
* Disney drops "watching Disney+ means arbitration" bid. [Reuters] * Judge who carried on secret long-term relationship with lawyer repping clients in his courtroom must take ethics training... over trying to skip deposition. [ABA Journal] * Billionaire and the...
CMS Touts First Negotiated Drug Prices, But Greater Impact Expected In Future Rounds
The first 10 drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations now have new prices set to take effect in 2026. Industry observers note that most of these drugs are older products facing generic competition soon, so greater industry impact will come as the program expands...
The Affordable Joy of Indian Pens
Analog Attorney | Indian pens are a thing — affordable, beautifully crafted and they write like a dream. The post The Affordable Joy of Indian Pens appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Indian pens are a thing — affordable, beautifully...
ABA Proposes New ‘Minimum Learning Outcomes’ To Make Sure Law Schools Are Doing Right By Their Students
Law students would receive more uniformity across classes, and more academic assistance if these new rules are approved. The post ABA Proposes New ‘Minimum Learning Outcomes’ To Make Sure Law Schools Are Doing Right By Their Students appeared first on Above the...
At ILTACON, Anticipation For The Shiny Object
Awkward as my analogy admittedly is, it was the image I came away with as I flew home this week from ILTACON. The post At ILTACON, Anticipation For The Shiny Object appeared first on Above the Law.Imagine, if you will, a small backwater town into which one day a large...
Elon Musk Debuts The ‘Burning Car/Exploding Spaceship’ Of Generative AI
Who would've thunk it? The post Elon Musk Debuts The ‘Burning Car/Exploding Spaceship’ Of Generative AI appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)Elon Musk fancies himself at the cutting edge of every technological advance, so obviously he had...
On Presidential Candidates And Sexual Pecadillos
Hold my beer. The post On Presidential Candidates And Sexual Pecadillos appeared first on Above the Law.(Photographer: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Suppose the Democrats chose as their candidate for president a person who had five...
The Impact Of The McDonald’s ‘Hot Coffee’ Case On Its 30th Anniversary
There are still things to learn about the Liebeck v. McDonald’s case, even three decades after it was decided. The post The Impact Of The McDonald’s ‘Hot Coffee’ Case On Its 30th Anniversary appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Ed....
ABA Council Proposes Language Change To Nix ‘Diversity’ From Law School Considerations
Increasing access sounds good, but how? The post ABA Council Proposes Language Change To Nix ‘Diversity’ From Law School Considerations appeared first on Above the Law.Check out all of our diversity! I mean… access.Despite the challenges of acknowledging and acting on...
Manhattan DA Agrees To Postpone Trump Sentencing, Reads His Lawyers For Filth
Hot DANY on SDNY action, baby! The post Manhattan DA Agrees To Postpone Trump Sentencing, Reads His Lawyers For Filth appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Yuki Iwamura-Pool/Getty Images)This morning, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg signaled in a letter to...
2 Become 1: Merging 2 Solo Practices Into 1 Small Firm
This is the story of how one such firm came to be. The post 2 Become 1: Merging 2 Solo Practices Into 1 Small Firm appeared first on Above the Law.It’s kind of a big deal to combine ventures as solo lawyers into a real, live small law firm. Having been used to...
These Supreme Court Justices Are Made Of Money
Talk about knowing your worth. The post These Supreme Court Justices Are Made Of Money appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day!Which two Supreme Court justices have appeared on U.S. currency?Hint: Neither bill...
Checking In On That Legal Education — See Also
ABA Proposes New Class Requirements To Help Students: Back in my day, we just had the final! Elon Musk Can't Even Copy With AI: His unveiled AI is laughably bad. Who Needs Diversity When You Could Have Access!: What does that mean? Good question! Take A Breather &...
Law Firms Could Post ‘One of the Strongest Years We See’
Citi's Global Wealth at Work Law Firm Group found the industry continued its momentum from the first quarter. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...
‘You’re in Trial. You’re Sick Again’: Addressing Attorney Stress
"My wife would always say, 'Oh, you're in trial again. You're sick again.' And I would blow it off," said a trial attorney who correlates stress with illness. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
‘Business Mindset’: McGuireWoods’ Jeffrey Connor on His New Role as COO
Jeffrey Connor, who has been McGuireWoods' chief financial officer since 2015, was named as the new chief operating officer last week. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content...
Facing a Shrinking Talent Pool, Insurance Defense Firms Are Fighting to Add Attorneys
"As insurance carriers become more aggressive with auditing and exceptions and cost containment, that is an impediment to our ability to retain talent," said one law firm leader. "It's having an adverse effect on morale." Both brand-new and veteran attorneys are...
Navigating Ethical and Regulatory Challenges of Generative AI in Law Firms
The legal profession is undergoing a profound transformation as technology advances, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a central player. Generative AI, in particular, is at the forefront of this change, promising to enhance efficiency and streamline...
Judge Dismisses Pharmaceutical Manufacturer’s $30M Business Interruption Coverage Claims Over Damaged Pfizer Drug
"Mere inability to use a room thus does not amount to direct physical loss of the room. Moreover, the policy expressly excludes '[l]oss or damage arising from loss of use.' This exclusion straightforwardly applies to bar the loss of use claim asserted by AMAG here,"...
US Eleventh Circuit Orders New Trial After Judge Tosses $300M Verdict
"If they get the right expert, they won't get $300 million, but they could get a substantial amount," said Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Law. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to...
Deal Watch: Deals Abound, Debt Offerings Soar and Private Equity Firms Start Exercising
Deal work continues its up and to the right trajectory, while work constructing and litigating liability management exercises grows. All indicators point to continuing growth in deal flow through 2024, a welcome occurrence after years of uncertainty and...
‘Tacit Collusion’?: Verizon Slams Class Action Demanding $268B in Restitution
"The factual allegations are baseless, the legal claims are frivolous, and the damages figure is pure fantasy," a Verizon spokesperson said of the antitrust class action. "We are confident a court will see this complaint for what it is while Verizon customers continue...
Chief Bankruptcy Judge Finds Ex-Judge David Jones Acted in Bad Faith in Connection With Informal Interview
Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Edwardo Rodriguez of the Southern District of Texas issued an opinion on Friday sanctioning former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones to 7.5 hours of ethics-related continuing legal education. A chief bankruptcy judge in Texas has...
George Santos Pleads Guilty in Financial Fraud Case
Santos, 36, admitted in court that he and a campaign staffer submitted false reports to the Federal Election Commission and stole the identities as credit card information of campaign donors. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Arizona Proposition 139: Abortion Access Initiative to Appear on 2024 Ballot Amid Record Signature Count
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has signed the paperwork to place the Arizona for Abortion Access Act on the ballot as Proposition 139. According to the Secretary of State’s office, the estimated total of valid signatures is 577,971, setting a new record....
FTC and States Continue to Prioritize Automatic Renewal Regulation and Enforcement
Due to the high cost of customer acquisition, ecommerce clients are increasingly relying on continuity programs and subscriptions as their payment models, which allow customers to be billed for goods and services on a continual basis until they cancel. Because...
Morning Docket: 08.19.24
* Current Supreme Court has opened the door to patchwork state-by-state banking laws. Because that's how to build a global economy! [Bloomberg Law News] * How to sue NASA for fallen space debris? Seems like a one-off practice area unless some idiot tries to build...
Managing Email Overload: 5 Quick and Easy Outlook Tricks for Lawyers
Danielle DavisRoe | By using Outlook’s advanced features you can build a system that lets you handle emails efficiently and keep your inbox clean. The post Managing Email Overload: 5 Quick and Easy Outlook Tricks for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech...
Tracking Generative AI: How Evolving AI Models Are Impacting Legal
A running compilation of how the legal landscape continues to be shaped by generative AI tools, from GPT technologies to art generation tools and beyond. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online,...
Can’t Always Blame The Government — See Also
RFK Jr.'s Meta Case Gets Slapped Down: Again. This is the second time. Hopefully the last. Mind Your Bs And Ws: Here's an easy IP hypo for your next exam. Goodbye And Good Riddance: UK lawyers leave Twitter after Elon's warmongering. Each Ounce Counts!: Attorney wins...
U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Rescue Biden Administration’s Revised Title IX Rules in Challenged States
"The lower courts concluded otherwise because the new definition of sex discrimination is intertwined with and affects many other provisions of the new rule," the majority wrote. "Those courts therefore concluded, at least at this preliminary stage, that the allegedly...
CenterPoint Energy Asks for MDL to Stay Proposed Class Actions
The petition was filed Wednesday, two days after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his office opened an investigation into the company for potential violations of Texas law relating to its conduct during Hurricane Beryl. Hi there.The email you just...
New Intellectual Property Hypo Just Dropped At International Tech Show
Can you avoid intellectual property liability by turning a logo sideways? The post New Intellectual Property Hypo Just Dropped At International Tech Show appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Shutterstock)For the last couple years, the International Legal...
Kamala Harris Could Be The Second Lawyer-President Without A T-14 Law Degree
Kamala Harris would make history in many ways as president, but this is one that the legal profession seems to care about. The post Kamala Harris Could Be The Second Lawyer-President Without A T-14 Law Degree appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by BRENDAN...
Elon Musk’s Warmongering Prompts UK Lawyers To Leave Twitter
Advertisers aren't the only audience jumping ship. The post Elon Musk’s Warmongering Prompts UK Lawyers To Leave Twitter appeared first on Above the Law.One of the peculiar things about the internet is that it affords us peasants small glimpses into the lives of the...
Attorney Reels In Bassmaster Title
He won the title in epic fashion. The post Attorney Reels In Bassmaster Title appeared first on Above the Law.Congratulations go out to Virginia attorney Ed Loughran III. The University of Richmond School of Law alum works at Deskevich, Gavin & Harris but it’s his...
Has John Roberts Lost Control Of The Supreme Court?
The days of building consensus at the Roberts Court may be done for. The post Has John Roberts Lost Control Of The Supreme Court? appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Jabin Botsford – Pool/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the...
When The Stars Don’t Align For Justices Kavanaugh And Roberts
While almost always in agreement, Roberts and Kavanaugh clearly see things differently in varying degrees in a number of cases. The post When The Stars Don’t Align For Justices Kavanaugh And Roberts appeared first on Above the Law.In an almost declaratory manner as he...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Doing More With More
Chief legal officers look ahead. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Doing More With More appeared first on Above the Law.Corporate legal departments saw ever-increasing workloads in the past year, but their leaders are hopeful that some help is on the way.That’s...
Paul Singer Wants To Ground Two-Thirds Of Southwest’s Board
If he wins, you can call it Elliott Airlines. The post Paul Singer Wants To Ground Two-Thirds Of Southwest’s Board appeared first on Above the Law.If he wins, you can call it Elliott Airlines. The post Paul Singer Wants To Ground Two-Thirds Of Southwest’s Board...
Lawyer Disciplined For Bad Language Mouths Off Even Harder
Gotta respect a double down! The post Lawyer Disciplined For Bad Language Mouths Off Even Harder appeared first on Above the Law.This discovery may surprise you, but lawyers occasionally use profanity. A 2017 survey by Legal Cheek found that 42% of lawyers regularly...
Getting Extradited Back To 2012
Remember when everyone just illegally downloaded music off the internet? The post Getting Extradited Back To 2012 appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!What founder of file-sharing website Megaupload recently...
DISCO’s New CEO Says Company Is Overcoming Challenges and Getting Back to Growth
When Eric Friedrichsen stepped into the role of chief executive officer of e-discovery company DISCO four months ago, he was taking the helm of an enterprise that had faced turbulent waters in recent years. Its founder and longtime CEO Kiwi Camara had left under a...
Today on Legaltech Week (Live at 3 ET): Our ILTACON Post-Mortem, As We Discuss the Conference and the News that Came Out Of It
Today on the weekly Legaltech Week live journalists’ roundtable, we’ll be discussing the just-concluded ILTACON, as well as some of the stories and announcements that came out of it. The show is live at 3 p.m. E.T. If you haven’t already, you can sign up free here to...
Why Smartmatic Escaped Indictment: A Closer Look at the Charges Against Its Executives
"It adds a lot of the hallmarks of some of the ugliest Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations that you could find," said Scott Greytak with Transparency International. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
Judge Rules Shaquille O’Neal Will Face Lawsuit for Promotion, Sale of ‘Securities’
"We are extremely fortunate that Judge Moreno authored the first extensive ruling on cryptocurrency and celebrity promotions," said Adam Moskowitz, the managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm. A federal district court in Miami ruled on Friday that former...
Federal Judge Awards $1M to Plaintiff’s Counsel Following a No Payment Shareholder Derivative Settlement
The plaintiff noted the substantial benefits of the reforms, which included the creation of a new audit committee and an independent director position to sit on the board, among others. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent...
Third Circuit Breaks With Sister Courts in Ruling on Monsanto’s Preemption Arguments
While the Third Circuit held that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act preempted plaintiffs' state failure-to-warn claims, prior rulings from the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Eleventh Circuits on the same issue rejected Monsanto's...
Veteran Legal Chief Who Quit 2 Years Ago—Declaring ‘I Need a Break’—Returns to In-House Game
Brett Pletcher has taken the legal reins of the late-stage biopharma Cytokinetic. 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...
Lawsuit Alleges Courthouse Security Gave Away Phone, Leading to Publication of Intimate Photos, Videos
A plaintiff who was witnessing a court proceeding was forced to surrender her phone and not given a receipt. 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...
Norton Rose Fulbright’s New Houston Office Features Views of Urban Park
Norton Rose Fulbright is the anchor tenant in a new 28-story office building in downtown Houston that overlooks the Discovery Green urban park and provides modern amenities such as an outdoor terrace and high-tech conference rooms. Hi there.The email you just...
Garrigues, Cuatrecasas & Uri a Menéndez Dominate M&A as Deal Value Surges in 2024
Spain's top law firms are demonstrating their supremacy in the M&A market. The revenue growth of Spain’s top law firms—Garrigues, Cuatrecasas, and Uría Menéndez—in the face of global geopolitical and domestic challenges reflects their strategic positioning...
ILTACON Day 4: Data Scientists Are In Demand, and Lawyers Are Daredevils
The final day of ILTACON 2024 highlighted how generative AI is changing how organizations hire and lawyers' risk tolerance. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
DOJ, New Jersey Judiciary Settle Over Language Access Discrimination Allegations, Retaliation Against Court Employee
"The judiciary, like the Department of Justice, is committed to ensuring equal access to the courts for all," Peter McAleer, spokesperson for the Administrative Office of the Courts, said in a statement to the Law Journal. The U.S. Department of Justice and the...
How I Made Partner: ‘Learn as Much as You Can About the Law, Your Clients and Your Own Firm,’ Says Charles Ricciardelli of Skadden
"I would advise young attorneys to enjoy the journey—take on every project you can and, in the process, learn as much as you can about the law, about your clients and about your own firm. I suspect you'll find it more enjoyable, and it will hold you in good stead...
Colorado’s Court Cases Are Getting Crashed By Hackers
Can't even have court in peace. The post Colorado’s Court Cases Are Getting Crashed By Hackers appeared first on Above the Law.Hard to have order in the court when hackers go rogue. The increased ease of access that online court offers is a double-edged sword — we...
The More Revenue A Law Firm Has, The More They Can Increase Billing Rates
That's one way to keep yourself ahead of the competition. The post The More Revenue A Law Firm Has, The More They Can Increase Billing Rates appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Wells Fargo’s...
Thanks A Bunch To Our Advertisers
It’s great to work with you. The post Thanks A Bunch To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.Thanks A Bunch To 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...
Watching The Mandalorian Means No Jury If We Kill You — See Also
The Disney+ To Forced Arbitration If We Kill You Pipeline Has A Few Holes: Our resident Disney Adult rips into how bad of a response this was. What's With Handcuffing Kids?: Judges need a better way of ordering their courtrooms. Who Knew Ass Kissing Could Result In...
Kamala Harris Would Only Be the Second Lawyer-President With a Non-T-14 Law Degree
UC Law SF Dean David Faigman said legal education is "a hallmark of American presidents," noting that 27 of the nation's 45 past presidents were previously lawyers. If Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris is elected in November, the...
Covington Defeats Jones Day: AstraZeneca Escapes $107.5M Verdict
AstraZeneca prevailed on its argument that patents-in-suit are invalid because they are not enabled on the issue of unit dosage. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Dr. Doom Feeling Positively Giddy
For him. The post Dr. Doom Feeling Positively Giddy appeared first on Above the Law.For him. The post Dr. Doom Feeling Positively Giddy appeared first on Above the Law.
T14 Law School Is The First To Offer An AI-Focused Law Degree
The school is currently taking applications for the program, which is set to begin in the summer of 2025. The post T14 Law School Is The First To Offer An AI-Focused Law Degree appeared first on Above the Law.As artificial intelligence continues to infiltrate the...
In-House Analysis Paralysis
Don't let risk trap you in a thought loop with no way out. The post In-House Analysis Paralysis appeared first on Above the Law.In law school, I learned that risk is ever-present and unavoidable. This realization led me to agonize over any choice involving an...
Camille Vasquez, Face Of Johnny Depp Trial, Heads To Top 50 Biglaw Firm In Group Lateral Move
This renowned lawyer is moving on up in the world of Biglaw. Congratulations! The post Camille Vasquez, Face Of Johnny Depp Trial, Heads To Top 50 Biglaw Firm In Group Lateral Move appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by KEVIN LAMARQUE/POOL/AFP via Getty...
That’s A Lot Of Time For Tresspassing!
I'm just glad it was caught on camera. The post That’s A Lot Of Time For Tresspassing! appeared first on Above the Law.No trespassing – private property (photo by David Lat).Being a judge isn’t all easy. Sure, they really like their jobs, but part of the work is...
It’s The Battle Of The AI Legal Assistants, As LexisNexis Unveils Its New Protégé And Thomson Reuters Rolls Out CoCounsel 2.0
It’s not quite BattleBots, but competitors LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters both made significant announcements involving the development of generative AI legal assistants within their products. The post It’s The Battle Of The AI Legal Assistants, As LexisNexis Unveils...