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Jury Selection Starts in Tom Girardi’s Criminal Trial
About 70 jurors were brought into a downtown Los Angeles courtroom for the trial, which is expected to last two weeks. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Harvard Can’t Escape Suit Alleging Indifference to Campus Antisemitism, Judge Rules
Attorney Marc Kasowitz has sued multiple elite universities over the climate for Jewish students on their campuses. A Massachusetts federal judge denied Harvard University’s motion to dismiss in an antisemitism case alleging that Harvard violated Title VI of the...
The Week in Data Aug. 6: A Look at Legal Industry Trends By the Numbers
Catch up on this week's data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the top-paid legal counsel to the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns. Sometimes, it’s best to go by the numbers. Each week, Law.com is telling critical legal...
DOJ’s Lawsuit Against TikTok Signals Warning to Other Online Platforms on Child Privacy, Lawyers Say
"We've seen a lot of action from the FTC on privacy recently, and COPPA [the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act] is one of the areas where they have the clearest authority," said Eric Null, of the Center for Democracy & Technology. The federal...
Phila. Jury Hits Temple Hospital With $44.9M Verdict Over Patient’s Post-Discharge Choking Injuries
In order to prove the hospital's negligence, plaintiffs counsel had to refute their own client's version of events. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
How New York’s Top Boutiques Are Staying Competitive in Associate Compensation and Retention
Many New York-based boutiques—like Holwell Shuster & Goldberg and Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna—are staying close to or on the Cravath scale to be able to compete with firms like Kirkland & Ellis for the best associates. Legal experts say...
Biotech Financing Roundup: Jade Bio’s Launch, Brenig’s Debut, Confo’s Cash & More
Recent financing news includes several companies raising money to advance their research to the clinic. Here’s a look back at funding rounds from companies such as Outpace Bio, GRO Biosciences, and Confo Therapeutics. The post Biotech Financing Roundup: Jade Bio’s...
Even Donald Trump Thinks The YSL RICO Case Is Unfair
Broken clocks twice a day, etc. The post Even Donald Trump Thinks The YSL RICO Case Is Unfair appeared first on Above the Law.Y’all seeing this? (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Donald Trump should not be the person you rely on for the legal zeitgeist. His...
Uber Chief Legal Officer To Hit The Stump For Kamala Harris
Tony West has taken a "prominent" role in his sister-in-law's campaign. The post Uber Chief Legal Officer To Hit The Stump For Kamala Harris appeared first on Above the Law.Tony West, chief legal officer of Uber Technologies (Pic by David Ryder/Bloomberg via Getty...
ABA Asks Cops To Pretty Please Stop Lying To Children To Extract Bogus Confessions
Apparently this is something we needed to say out loud in 2024. The post ABA Asks Cops To Pretty Please Stop Lying To Children To Extract Bogus Confessions appeared first on Above the Law.The ABA House of Delegates just passed a resolution urging state and local...
Why Law Firms Hate – And Leave – Their Managed Service Providers
Happy clients don’t leave. And if they are unhappy, we don’t want to compel them to stay. The post Why Law Firms Hate – And Leave – Their Managed Service Providers appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: This is the latest in the article series, Cybersecurity: Tips...
Cellino & Barnes Are Back… As An Off-Broadway Play
The tale of of the jingle. The post Cellino & Barnes Are Back… As An Off-Broadway Play appeared first on Above the Law.(800) 888-8888.A whole lot of you hummed that when you read it. The toll-free number for the now splintered Cellino & Barnes firm might be...
The Am Law A-List: Ranking The Most Elite Law Firms In America (2024)
Your firm may be elite, but is it among the best of the best? Find out here. The post The Am Law A-List: Ranking The Most Elite Law Firms In America (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Another day, another ranking for lawyers to ogle in a search for meaning as they...
Recent Law School Grad Taking On The Olympic Games
From Olympian to federal clerk. The post Recent Law School Grad Taking On The Olympic Games appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)Track and field athlete Lizzie Bird may be representing Great Britain in the 2024 Olympic Games, but her law...
Shocking: Court Rules Search Engine Whose Name Is Synonymous With Internet Searches Is A Monopoly
If this article doesn't show up at the top of the search results, consider it suspicious. The post Shocking: Court Rules Search Engine Whose Name Is Synonymous With Internet Searches Is A Monopoly appeared first on Above the Law.Think of a search engine. Google,...
SCOTUS Dropkicks Missouri AG’s Trollsuit In Support Of Trump
Andy Bailey does his own stunts. The post SCOTUS Dropkicks Missouri AG’s Trollsuit In Support Of Trump appeared first on Above the Law.Y’all seeing this? (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Missouri Attorney General Andy Bailey is the thirstiest public official...
At ILTACON Next Week, Portugal-Based Legau Marks the U.S. Launch of its Comprehensive Legal Drafting Product for Word and Outlook
Legau, a comprehensive legal document drafting platform launched in Portugal in 2021, will make its formal launch in the U.S. market at ILTACON this week, where it has been selected as one of 26 companies to participate in the conference’s Startup Hub. Designed to...
Two Legal Tech Companies Make Forbes ‘Cloud 100’
Among the world’s top 100 private cloud computing companies are two in the legal tech sector, according to Forbes Cloud 100 2024. Included on this year’s list are Icertis, a company that provides contract intelligence software, which is ranked 39th, and Clio, a...
University of Georgia Law School Dean Joining Morris, Manning & Martin
Bo Rutledge will next summer begin a full-time position with the firm, where his focus will be on building out its appellate practice and putting his international dispute resolution experience to work as part of the ADR practice. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
SEC Urges Judge to Deny Coinbase’s ‘Breathtakingly Broad’ Subpoena Request
"This court's anticipated decision(s) in this discovery dispute will certainly impact the drafting of discovery towards the SEC on a go-forward basis," Daniel Maland, the Florida Bar chair of crypto and blockchain education, said in an email. The U.S. Securities...
Am Law 200 Firm Faces 3rd Legal Malpractice Suit in 4 Years—This Time Over Alleged Unlawful Distribution
Eckert Seamans and other defendants are facing a lawsuit filed by Keyport Towers & Marina over alleged unlawful distributions from marina operations without applying the funds toward unpaid loans and other obligations, according to the complaint. Eckert...
Settlement Negotiations in Personal Injury Cases: A Comprehensive Guide
When it comes to personal injury cases, settlement negotiations play a crucial role in resolving disputes and securing compensation for the injured party. This process involves careful strategy, legal expertise, and a thorough understanding of the case’s specifics....
How to Set Yourself Up for a Productive Day
Jay Harrington | Build some "meez" into your daily routine by adopting some of these planning and productivity practices. The post How to Set Yourself Up for a Productive Day appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.In college, I worked as a...
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Powerful Branding Strategies And Marketing Tips For Small Law Firms [Sponsored]
Learn about the tools that make it easy to build a competitive and trustworthy visual brand. The post Powerful Branding Strategies And Marketing Tips For Small Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.Small law firms often face a unique set of challenges when it...
Litigation Growth Continues Flowing Away From Top Am Law Firms
Don't look now, but clients seem increasingly at home with firms offering a lower price point. The post Litigation Growth Continues Flowing Away From Top Am Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.Law firms have finally got transactional work back on track after a...
Trump’s Criminal Trials Are Off The Calendar, But He’ll Still Be Spending A Lot Of Time In Court
Let's get ready to LITIGAAAAAAAATE The post Trump’s Criminal Trials Are Off The Calendar, But He’ll Still Be Spending A Lot Of Time In Court appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)On July 1, Chief Justice John Roberts and his five...
Clarence Thomas Has Forgotten More Vacations Than You’ll Ever Know
It's a day that ends in 'y' so there's more news about Clarence Thomas taking luxury gifts and covering it up. The post Clarence Thomas Has Forgotten More Vacations Than You’ll Ever Know appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)Evidence...
Texas Firm At The Top Of This Ranking
Not surprising this Texas-based firm is tops in this catgory. The post Texas Firm At The Top Of This Ranking appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Shutterstock)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Vault’s most recent...
An Accountable SCOTUS Makes People Angry — See Also
Bill Barr Hates Ethics: Even when it has bipartisan support! Cursed With Luxury And Poor Memory: Turns out there are even more Thomas x Crow trips! Clients Realize There Are Other Options: Am Law 200 and midsized firms are seeing an uptick in work. Where Do The Best...
Market Correction Opens Crypto Industry to Increased Litigation
"If history is any indication, substantial dips in the value of cryptocurrencies are likely to lead to more litigation," said Helen Gugel, a litigation and enforcement partner at the Am Law 100 firm Ropes & Gray. Attorneys have been closely watching the...
Dallas Law Firm That Won 2 Talc Verdicts This Year Opens Another J&J Trial
Dean Omar Branham Shirley, which won jury awards of $45 million and $260 million in Illinois and Oregon, gave opening statements to a South Carolina jury on behalf of Michael Perry, who, at 53 years old, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2023. Hi there.The...
FBI ‘Pressure on Companies’?: DOJ Launches New Whistleblower Awards Program
Having 120 days to self-report corporate wrongdoing for a nonprosecution agreement "puts pressure on companies," Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer partner Jane Norberg said. "This puts pressure on doing internal investigations quickly." A whistleblower awards...
Cooley Launches Gen AI Chatbot ‘Cooley GObot’, New Collections for Quicker Entrepreneurial Insights
The new 24/7 chatbot, plus curated information collections and over 10 years of VC data, are meant to help users surface the insights they need faster than ever. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
The Gap Between Judges and Jurors: $222M Reversal Spotlights Differences
Left uncorrected, the impact of the panel's grievous errors will extend far beyond this case, threatening unsustainable confusion on a host of issues throughout trial courts in the 10 counties, plaintiffs attorney Andrew Gould said. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
5 Proven Strategies to Prevent Employee Turnover and Cultivate Long-Term Retention
How to retain employees in your law firm? The key is to build relationships with the team. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal...
Kraft Heinz Legal Chief Says She Quit Because Job Was Too Far From NYC Home
"I am from NY and my parents, my husband and my four children live there," Rashida La Lande told Law.com in a LinkedIn message. Kraft Heinz legal chief Rashida La Lande told Law.com Monday afternoon that she is leaving the company, effective immediately, because...
Supreme Court Rejects Missouri’s Lawsuit to Stop Trump’s New York Sentencing
The high court's order stated that Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito Jr. would have allowed Missouri to pursue its lawsuit related to the criminal case against Trump but would otherwise have not disturbed the sentencing or gag order at this time. Premium...
California Firm Buchalter Opens in Atlanta With IP Team From Taylor English
The Am Law 200 firm already has a Nashville office and plans a "full service" location in the Georgia capital and continued expansion in the Southeast. A team of six intellectual property lawyers and firm leaders from Taylor English Duma have moved to...
Boies Schiller, Quinn Emanuel Square Off Over CrowdStrike Outage
A disruption that led to more than 5,000 canceled flights has positioned the two litigation powerhouses against each other. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Stretching IP: How the Father of Pilates Missed an Opportunity
A cat stretched in a barracks; a prisoner observed this and then developed an invention that left a considerable mark on society. Who was the cat? No one really knows. Who was the prisoner? His name was Joseph Pilates. Sound familiar? Invention creation is intriguing...
Morning Docket: 08.05.24
* In his new book, Neal Gorsuch explains that there are too many laws. Not on women's bodies or anything... but on the important people like presidents who encourage supporters to murder the vice president. [The Guardian] * Delaware asks Elon Musk for ANY case...
Providers’ Finances Are Steady, But Cost Pressures Still Loom
A new report showed that financial margins have leveled off for both hospitals and physician groups in recent months. However, costs for drugs and labor continue to climb. The post Providers’ Finances Are Steady, But Cost Pressures Still Loom appeared first on Above...
The Law Schools With The Best Professors (2024)
These are schools where students think their professors are the best at teaching the law. The post The Law Schools With The Best Professors (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.If you’re considering applying to law school, you obviously want to attend the best one...
Bill Barr Is Big Mad Over A Supreme Court Ethics Code
He's attacking Court reform, despite wide support for the proposals. The post Bill Barr Is Big Mad Over A Supreme Court Ethics Code appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)Former Attorney General Bill Barr is big mad. Yes, according to Fox...
Some Questions For My Trump-Supporting Republican Friends
Perhaps some of those Trump supporters will see this column and turn my questions over in their minds. The post Some Questions For My Trump-Supporting Republican Friends appeared first on Above the Law.I basically don’t know anybody who says that Trump is a fine...
Biglaw Paralegal Makes History At 2024 Paris Olympics
'The commitment that we have as water polo referees is so big, and then it's like I'm billing 2,000 hours-plus a year,' she said. The post Biglaw Paralegal Makes History At 2024 Paris Olympics appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)Ed....
Lawyer Tries To Blow Up Statue At Chinese Embassy. Yes, He’s From Where You Think He Is.
What an unserious state. The post Lawyer Tries To Blow Up Statue At Chinese Embassy. Yes, He’s From Where You Think He Is. appeared first on Above the Law.Florida Man usually prefixes some nonsense that belongs in a comic villain’s plot. It has happened so frequently...
David Cambria, Known As ‘Godfather of Legal Operations,’ Joins Epiq to Lead Legal Business Advisory Practice
When it comes to big names in legal operations and legal innovation, it is hard to think of one bigger than David Cambria, who has long been described as the godfather of legal operations, including for his trailblazing work as COO and head of global operations for...
At Two Back-to-Back Conferences, Evidence that We’re Moving the Ball Forward On Using AI in Law
Within the span of five days recently in Chicago, I attended two somewhat different conferences, and at each, I found evidence that we are moving the ball forward on developing and implementing practical applications for generative AI in law. You may wonder why I even...
How It Works: A Demo of the New AI Legal Assistant in Law Practice Management Platform LEAP
Law practice management company LEAP recently announced the launch of three major AI features built directly into the platform, including LawY, a new legal AI assistant backed by human verification. In this latest installment in the LawSites video series How It Works,...
Law Firms Look ‘Stronger Than Ever,’ Even Compared With Transactional Boom
Am Law 100 firms continue to see most of their growth in transactional work, while Second Hundred firms have found a "goldilocks" zone in both countercyclical and corporate work, according to a new Q2 report. Am Law 100 firms continue to see most of their growth...
New Hashtag For Bar Examinees #MakeJudyTakeTheBar
The chief advocate for the bar exam never took it, and maybe she should. The post New Hashtag For Bar Examinees #MakeJudyTakeTheBar appeared first on Above the Law.Another bar exam is in the books. As far as we can tell, this one didn’t involve any mass catastrophes...
Stat(s) Of The Week: ‘Alarm Bells’ For GCs
Shedding light on the state of legal ops. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: ‘Alarm Bells’ For GCs appeared first on Above the Law.While legal operations teams remain a darling of the C-suite, they face big challenges in working with their in-house lawyer colleagues,...
Where We Are Now: A Year In The Growth Of GAI In Legal Ops
Key advancements, benefits, challenges, and the promising future that lies ahead. The post Where We Are Now: A Year In The Growth Of GAI In Legal Ops appeared first on Above the Law.Generative AI (GAI) is revolutionizing the legal industry, transforming once tedious...
Citi’s Makeover Has Yet To Reach The Compliance Department
And that is getting expensive. The post Citi’s Makeover Has Yet To Reach The Compliance Department appeared first on Above the Law.And that is getting expensive. The post Citi’s Makeover Has Yet To Reach The Compliance Department appeared first on Above the Law.
Antitrust Is Coming For Grocery Prices
Tired of paying too much for groceries? The FTC has your back. The post Antitrust Is Coming For Grocery Prices appeared first on Above the Law.I’ll be asking [the] commission to join me in launching an inquiry into grocery prices to shed light on why it is that prices...
Are Nonequity Partnerships Part Of A Biglaw Tax & Discrimination Scheme?
Sometimes promotions are curses. The post Are Nonequity Partnerships Part Of A Biglaw Tax & Discrimination Scheme? appeared first on Above the Law.Something has been fishy about the nonequity class of partners for years now. For starters, the non in front of the...
The Federal Judiciary Might Actually Expand
We're Probably About To Have 66 New Federal Judges. The post The Federal Judiciary Might Actually Expand appeared first on Above the Law.The Senate has, at long last, acted on the problem of understaffing in the federal judiciary. Even before the Supreme Court’s...
The Real Estate Masters Of Biglaw
The lawyers at this firm really know about the rule against perpetuities -- and you know a bunch of stuff that's actually useful. The post The Real Estate Masters Of Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the...
Tests For Thee, Not For Me — See Also
Take The Test!: Do you think the head of the NBCE can do the bare minimum? Should You Be Wary Of Non-Equity Partnerships: Biglaw firm faces discrimination lawsuit that could shake up partner statuses. New Hope For Judicial Workloads!: The Senate just passed the JUDGES...
What We’ll Be Talking About Today on Legaltech Week
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another Legaltech Week, the live show where a panel of journalists and bloggers discusses the week’s top stories in legal tech and innovation. Among the stories on tap for today: The ABA issues an opinion on the legal ethics of...
Here’s the Video Version of My Interview with Jack Newton about Clio’s Record $900M Raise
Last week, as the law practice management company Clio announced a record $900 million funding round, the largest ever for a legal technology company, I published an exclusive LawNext podcast interview with Jack Newton, Clio’s founder and CEO, recorded a few days...
‘Vision’: How Judge David Tatel Mastered Blindness and Justice
In this week's Legal Speak episode, retired D.C. Circuit Judge David Tatel discusses how his memoir, "Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice," weaves narratives about his legal career and deteriorating vision. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
‘Absolute Victory’: Judge Tosses $4.7 Billion Verdict Against NFL in ‘Sunday Ticket’ Trial
Federal antitrust laws could have tripled the damages to more than $14 billion if the verdict, which held that the NFL violated the Sherman Act by conspiring to inflate the price of its "Sunday Ticket" streaming service, had been sustained. Hi there.The email...
Judge Declines to Dismiss Chicago Firm’s Malpractice Suit Involving Underlying Dispute Over $4.3M Loan
Judge Seeger concluded that the plaintiffs' complaint adequately alleged that the agreement functioned as a "new promise to pay," as it revealed an intention by Riegel and ISLA to repay the debt. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
TikTok Slapped With DOJ Lawsuit for Violating Children’s Privacy
"This action is necessary to prevent the defendants, who are repeat offenders and operate on a massive scale, from collecting and using young children's private information without any parental consent or control," Brian Boynton, head of the Justice Department's Civil...
Texas Judge Enters Setback for SEC in Crypto-Securities Action
U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman previously expressed apprehension over entering a ruling and setting a "moving target precedent." U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman previously expressed apprehension over entering a ruling and setting a "moving target...
‘When Does It End?’ Chancellor Asks Defense Counsel in Dispute Over Musk Compensation
Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick pressed attorneys on the scope of their request to the court and what authority the court has to grant it. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
General Counsel Should Help Prevent Greenwashing, Australia Securities Regulator Says
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has been very focused on greenwashing and is likely to launch more prosecutions. The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has been very focused on greenwashing and is likely to launch more...
Chicago Firm Accused of Malpractice for Charging $3M in ‘Unreasonable Fees,’ Providing Bad Advice in Underlying Case
"Unfortunately, in this case the defendants didn't meet the standard of care in the representation of MNR, and so for that reason we felt compelled to bring this complaint," said MNR's current counsel, Amir R. Tahmassebi, a partner of Konicek & Dillon in...
The Crowell & Moring Paralegal Who Made History Refereeing at the Paris Olympics
"The commitment that we have as water polo referees is so big, and then it's like I'm billing 2,000 hours plus a year," said Jenn McCall, a health care recovery specialist at Crowell. "The commitment that we have as water polo referees is so big, and then it's...
Morning Docket: 08.02.24
* Judge tosses NFL Sunday Ticket award, deciding that the expert witnesses weren't good enough AFTER the jury agreed with them. It's not so much "instant replay" as "deciding to void the game two weeks later." [CNN] * FTC could start probing grocery chains for keeping...
The 2024 ATL Top 50 Law School Rankings Are Here!
Check out the No. 1 law school and find out what else is new this year. The post The 2024 ATL Top 50 Law School Rankings Are Here! appeared first on Above the Law.We are pleased to announce the release of the 12th annual Above the Law Top 50 Law School Rankings. Most...
Judges Green-Light Trump’s Speech-Chilling SLAPP Suits
From the slappity-slapp-slapp dept. The post Judges Green-Light Trump’s Speech-Chilling SLAPP Suits appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images)Donald Trump is no stranger to filing vexatious, speech-chilling SLAPP suits. For a guy whose...
Who Got the Work: Riley Safer Attorneys Step in to Defend Honda Motor Co. in Class Action Suit
Lauren Abendshien, Matthew J. Fischer, Sondra A. Hemeryck and Keyonn L. Pope of Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila have entered appearances for Honda Motor, the Japanese vehicle manufacturer, a pending class action over property damage arising from an allegedly faulty...
How I Made Partner: ‘Regularly Check Your Assumptions at the Door,’ Says Kristin Bender of Willkie
"Most attorneys—myself included—could benefit from regularly checking their assumptions at the door." 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...
Midsize Moves: Kauff McGuire Hires Entertainment Labor Partner, Balch & Bingham Adds M&A Partner
Kauff McGuire & Margolis announced that entertainment labor attorney and executive David Korduner has joined the firm as a partner in Los Angeles; Balch & Bingham welcomed Lauren Weisman Stein as a partner in the firm's Jacksonville, Florida, office. Hi...
Marketing to the Bar: 5 Steps
I have spent a good deal of my career trying to get lawyers to spend less time with other lawyers and more time with clients and prospects. The post Marketing to the Bar: 5 Steps appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.I have spent a good...
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Meet Me At ILTACON: Hotshot — GenAI Training For The Legal Industry [Sponsored]
Swing by Hotshot's booth at the Startup Hub to learn how they can help you roll out practical, foundational GenAI training to everyone at your firm — and to discuss how they can assist in making the firm’s legal, business, and tech training better — and dare we say —...
Elon Musk Finally Finds Someone Who Wants To Wrestle As Don Lemon Files Contract Complaint
Welcome to your daily Twitter issue spotter! The post Elon Musk Finally Finds Someone Who Wants To Wrestle As Don Lemon Files Contract Complaint appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)Elon Musk bought himself yet another legal headache today...
Sidley Opens New Office In ‘Greatest City In The History Of Mankind’
You stay classy Sidley. The post Sidley Opens New Office In ‘Greatest City In The History Of Mankind’ appeared first on Above the Law.Sidley Austin may be closing offices in China — like a lot of Biglaw these days — but that’s not stopping the firm from setting up in...
Plaintiffs Fighting Golden Gate Closure Given Chance To Continue Fighting
Can't get out of this that easy. The post Plaintiffs Fighting Golden Gate Closure Given Chance To Continue Fighting appeared first on Above the Law.Golden Gate University School of Law’s decision to close its doors has seen some serious pushback from a group of...
Mark O’Brien To Leave Pro Bono Net, The Legal-Help Organization He Cofounded 25 Years Ago
Pro Bono Net’s board will conduct a national search for a new director. In the interim, two long-serving members of the management team will serve as interim co-directors. The post Mark O’Brien To Leave Pro Bono Net, The Legal-Help Organization He Cofounded 25 Years...
Attorney Alina Habba Piles On Trump’s Racist Attacks On Kamala Harris
Some pretty gross and inaccurate stuff. The post Attorney Alina Habba Piles On Trump’s Racist Attacks On Kamala Harris appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)From jump, Alina Habba hasn’t been a typical lawyer. Her grasp of basic legal...
The Biglaw Firm Taking In Big Bucks From The Democratic Presidential Campaign
Election season needs good lawyers. The post The Biglaw Firm Taking In Big Bucks From The Democratic Presidential Campaign appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Federal Election Commission...
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If You’re Gonna Do It, Do It Big — See Also
Victory Comes In Fives: Sidley opens another office in California. Don Lemon Sues Elon Over Sour Dealings: Hard to deny breaching contract when you end it by saying "contract cancelled". Who Needs Water Or Sight?: Here are horror stories from the profession's favorite...
Remember that ABA Survey of Law Schools with AI Classes? This May Be A More Accurate List
I recently wrote here about an American Bar Association survey of law schools that offer AI classes. The survey found that 55% of responding law schools offer such classes. A Reuters news story picked up on that and reported, “More than half of law schools now offer...
Q&A: Five Common Questions Lawyers Ask About Legal Tech Adoption and Use
For a law firm, choosing and deploying software raises many questions. How do I protect client confidentiality? Where does artificial intelligence fit in? What is the best software for my firm’s needs? How do I drive staff training and adoption? In this post, experts...
Trump Again Seeks Merchan’s Recusal, Citing Daughter’s Political Work
Trump's lawyers argued that Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan must recuse himself from the case as his daughter's company served as a vendor to Harris' 2020 presidential campaign. This is the third attempt to unseat Merchan, who has so far declined...
AI Startup Valued at $850 Million Hires Former Google AI Policy Lead as GC
As the top lawyer at Abridge, Hwang will lead a legal team of three, and oversee the company's legal strategy, public policy, and trust and safety initiatives. As the top lawyer at Abridge, Hwang will lead a legal team of three, and oversee the company's legal...
6th Circuit Dismisses Attorney’s Civil Rights Appeal Involving Discovery on Statute-of-Limitation Grounds
While the attorney argued the clock started when she discovered that her speech had motivated the detective's attempt for a warrant, counsel for Russ countered by stating that the clock started when the attorney discovered the search had happened in January 2020, well...
Journey Bandmates in Corporate Deadlock Turns to Court of Chancery
Keyboardist Jonathan Cain, represented by Fox Rothschild, has filed a petition for the court to appoint a custodian to act as an independent third director of Freedom 2020 Inc., the operating entity in which Cain and Journey guitarist Neal Schon each hold 50% of the...
3 Pressing Compliance Questions as the EU AI Act Clock Starts Running
While the regulation is finalized, there is still much that needs to be ironed out. 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...
Senate Panel Advances Nomination of Labor Lawyer Karla Campbell to 6th Circuit
The Judiciary Committee also sent to the Senate floor nominees for the First Circuit and district court judgeships in Eastern Pennsylvania, Northern California, Vermont and Minnesota. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
Appeals Court Upholds Narrowed Gag Order in Trump’s Manhattan Criminal Case
The five-judge panel from the Appellate Division, First Department found that Acting Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan had not erred in extending aspects of the order through sentencing. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent...
MDL Judge Faces Ruling on Who Should Be in Charge of Claims by FTX Customers
In a response to three questions posed by the federal district court in Miami, Adam Moskowitz, managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm, announced on Thursday that all FTX victims may actually be made "whole" in the multidistrict litigation. In a response to...
‘Could Exceed $1M’: Disqualified Judicial Candidate Launches Defamation Claim
"While our investigation is still ongoing, we believe the value of this claim could exceed $1 million," read the ante litem notices sent by Jonesboro attorney Loletha Hale. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz....
Morning Docket: 08.01.24
* Journalist Evan Gershkovich to be freed in Russian prisoner swap. [Bloomberg News] * Surprising exactly no one, CrowdStrike facing lawsuit over software update that caused massive July outage. [Reuters] * A $4.7 billion verdict against the NFL? The judge is...
Analysis: Humana is Boldly Going Where Walmart Stumbled
Humana is leasing clinical space at 23 Walmart Supercenter retail stores. The move is logical for the insurer as it builds out its senior primary care business, experts say. The post Analysis: Humana is Boldly Going Where Walmart Stumbled appeared first on Above the...