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Former Jones Day Partner Realizes They Were Barking Up The Wrong Tree — See Also
Getting Out Of Dodge Before DOGE Gets Worse: Three cheers for foresight! Diversity Ain't Dead Yet!: These are the most diverse law schools. He Just Doesn't Know When To Leave: Pardoned failed coup-er grabs a bite in the Capitol Complex. Nice While It Lasted: This...
Will Madrid Become the Next Arbitration Hub?
Spain's capital is positioning itself as a key player in the global arbitration landscape, attracting increasing attention from international dispute resolution professionals. Spain's capital is positioning itself as a key player in the global arbitration...
Will Madrid Become the Next Arbitration Hub?
Spain's capital is positioning itself as a key player in the global arbitration landscape, attracting increasing attention from international dispute resolution professionals. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...
The Real Pioneers Of Remote Work Could Be Devastated Under The Trump Administration
A mass exodus is predicted if this happens. The post The Real Pioneers Of Remote Work Could Be Devastated Under The Trump Administration appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Which federal agency could be...
Trump Seeks Pause of Supreme Court Cases, Disavows DOJ Stance on Voting Rights Act
"It's not a surprise that the Justice Department is going to be changing its position in voting rights cases and embracing more of the position of those who've fought against attempts to use the Voting Rights Act to expand minority participation," said one election...
Trump Seeks Pause of Supreme Court Cases, Disavows DOJ Stance on Voting Rights Act
"It's not a surprise that the Justice Department is going to be changing its position in voting rights cases and embracing more of the position of those who've fought against attempts to use the Voting Rights Act to expand minority participation," said one election...
Law Firm Sued for Telemarketing Calls to Customers on Do Not Call Registry
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...
Law Firm Sued for Telemarketing Calls to Customers on Do Not Call Registry
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...
Pardoned Jan 6 Militia Member Attacks Doughnuts In Capitol Complex
Stupidest timeline. The post Pardoned Jan 6 Militia Member Attacks Doughnuts In Capitol Complex appeared first on Above the Law.Stupidest timeline. The post Pardoned Jan 6 Militia Member Attacks Doughnuts In Capitol Complex appeared first on Above the Law.
Former Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar Headed Back To Harvard Law
She's teaching only one class this semester... The post Former Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar Headed Back To Harvard Law appeared first on Above the Law.Elizabeth PrelogarFormer Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar is a noted appellate attorney who ended her SG...
Was It Ever A Profession? A Look at the History of Law Firms as a Business with RJon Robins
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Patrick Smith talks with author and small-firm guru RJon Robbins about the history of law as a business, whether that has become more of a focus lately and whether, regardless of what attorneys say, the law has always been a...
Was It Ever A Profession? A Look at the History of Law Firms as a Business with RJon Robins
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Patrick Smith talks with author and small-firm guru RJon Robbins about the history of law as a business, whether that has become more of a focus lately and whether, regardless of what attorneys say, the law has always been a...
How This Dark Horse Firm Became a Major Player in China
Loeb & Loeb, which launched a Beijing office in 2008, has been playing the long game and is now outgunning the likes of Skadden, Kirkland and Davis Polk for work on U.S. IPOs issued by Asia-based companies. Loeb & Loeb, which launched a Beijing office in...
How This Dark Horse Firm Became a Major Player in China
Loeb & Loeb, which launched a Beijing office in 2008, has been playing the long game and is now outgunning the likes of Skadden, Kirkland and Davis Polk for work on U.S. IPOs issued by Asia-based companies. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Bar Commission Drops Case Against Paxton—But He Wants More
The Commission for Lawyer Discipline asked the Texas Supreme Court to drop its case against Ken Paxton, but the attorney general wants the court to do more than accept a nonsuit with prejudice. The Commission for Lawyer Discipline asked the Texas Supreme Court...
Bar Commission Drops Case Against Paxton—But He Wants More
The Commission for Lawyer Discipline asked the Texas Supreme Court to drop its case against Ken Paxton, but the attorney general wants the court to do more than accept a nonsuit with prejudice. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Under Pressure
Keeping up with ever-expanding workloads is the greatest challenge for legal professionals. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Under Pressure appeared first on Above the Law.Work volume is the number one challenge facing legal professionals, according to a survey by...
Gibbons Reps Asylum Seekers in $6M Suit Over 2018 ‘Inhumane’ Immigration Policy
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Gibbons Reps Asylum Seekers in $6M Suit Over 2018 ‘Inhumane’ Immigration Policy
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Internal Whistleblowing Surged Globally in 2024, So Why Were US Numbers Flat?
"While the jury is still out on whether the DOJ's whistleblower awards pilot program will lead to more employees skipping over internal organizational hotlines to report directly to the DOJ and other agencies, some organizations should be concerned," said Laura...
In Resolved Lawsuit, Jim Walden Alleged ‘Retaliatory’ Silencing by X of His Personal Social Media Account
The action has been discontinued on undisclosed terms but the civil rights attorney-turned-mayoral-candidate's complaint called the suspension troubling, given his history of litigation against the microblogging platform. The action has been discontinued on...
Government Attorneys Face Reassignment, Rescinded Job Offers in First Days of Trump Administration
The Justice Department rescinded job offers to dozens of law school students who were set to join the agency this year, while attorneys already in the government are worried about the risk of losing their jobs. The Justice Department rescinded job offers to...
Disney Legal Chief Sees Pay Surge 36%
The company's newly filed proxy praised Horacio Gutierrez for a range of accomplishments, including settling a legal brawl with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The company's newly filed proxy praised Horacio Gutierrez for a range of accomplishments, including...
Courts Should Not Treat Lawyers Better Than Pro Se Parties
Are pro se parties the Jan Bradys of the courtroom? Or are the issues a little more nuanced? The post Courts Should Not Treat Lawyers Better Than Pro Se Parties appeared first on Above the Law.Are pro se parties the Jan Bradys of the courtroom? Or are the issues a...
A.I. Depositions: Court Reporters Are Watching Texas Case
The judicial commission responsible for certifying court reporters wants the Texas Supreme Court to rule it never had to certify their artificial intelligence competitor. The judicial commission responsible for certifying court reporters wants the Texas Supreme...
Bankruptcy Judge Clears Path for Recovery in High-Profile Crypto Failure
“Delays in insolvency proceedings not only frustrate the bankruptcy process, but also increase administrative expenses, which ultimately deplete the recovery for creditors, said Alan Rosenberg, a partner at Markowitz Ringel Trusty & Hartog. Hi there.The...
Which Biglaw Firms Are Using ‘Golden Handcuffs’ To Keep Partners From Making Lateral Moves?
Not so fast, partner. Don't you want the rest of your bonus? You're going to have to stick around at the firm a while longer... The post Which Biglaw Firms Are Using ‘Golden Handcuffs’ To Keep Partners From Making Lateral Moves? appeared first on Above the Law.Ed....
Colgate Faces Class Actions Over ‘Deceptive Marketing’ of Children’s Toothpaste
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The Week in Data Jan. 24: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including Legaltech News' predictions for 2025. 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...
Working Smarter, Not Harder: How TimeSolv Simplifies Law Firm Timekeeping
TimeSolv Time-Tracking Benefits: Track time on any device, manage budgets, and analyze timekeeping patterns to improve efficiency and profitability. The post Working Smarter, Not Harder: How TimeSolv Simplifies Law Firm Timekeeping appeared first on Articles, Tips and...
Former Jones Day Partner Gets The Hell Out Of DOGE
He's headed to the private sector. The post Former Jones Day Partner Gets The Hell Out Of DOGE appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)Bill McGinley is out at the “Department of Government Efficiency,” (DOGE). According to reporting by the...
Comparing Recent Federal Circuit Judges
Trump’s judges are writing fiery dissents, Biden’s are making history. Curious about which judges stand out—and why? The answers might change how you see the federal courts of appeals. The post Comparing Recent Federal Circuit Judges appeared first on Above the...
The World Feels Pretty Weird, Which Is Not A Good Reason To Change Up Your Retirement Investments
The vast majority who try to time the market fail. The post The World Feels Pretty Weird, Which Is Not A Good Reason To Change Up Your Retirement Investments appeared first on Above the Law.It’s been quite a month, hasn’t it? California has been burning down. New...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.
DOJ Issues Perhaps The Last Law Enforcement Investigation Report We’ll See For The Next Four Years
From the parting-shot-from-the-Civil-Rights-Division dept The post DOJ Issues Perhaps The Last Law Enforcement Investigation Report We’ll See For The Next Four Years appeared first on Above the Law.From the parting-shot-from-the-Civil-Rights-Division dept The post DOJ...
The Most Diverse Law Schools (2025)
Which law schools do you think came out on top of this list? The post The Most Diverse Law Schools (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.Affirmative action may have been dismantled in higher education and diversity may be under attack, but this hasn’t stopped...
FTC’s Info Security Action Against GoDaddy Sends ‘Clear Signal’ to Web Hosting Industry: Expert
The Federal Trade Commission announced it will require web hosting company GoDaddy to introduce a "robust information security program" to settle charges that it has failed to protect its platform from security threats since 2018, a decision a cybersecurity law expert...
FTC’s Info Security Action Against GoDaddy Sends ‘Clear Signal’ to Web Hosting Industry: Expert
The Federal Trade Commission announced it will require web hosting company GoDaddy to introduce a "robust information security program" to settle charges that it has failed to protect its platform from security threats since 2018, a decision a cybersecurity law expert...
Morning Docket: 01.24.25
* Supreme Court stands up for transparency to prevent money laundering. For other people... not themselves of course. [Bloomberg Law News] * Jones Day lawyer already quits Trump administration. [WSJ] * Law firm coke dealers? [Roll on Friday] * The birthright...
Who Are the Judges Assigned to Challenges to Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order?
It only took a few hours for challenges to Trump's birthright citizenship executive order to hit the courts. 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...
4th Circuit Upholds Virginia Law Restricting Online Court Records Access
The appeals court upheld a Virginia state law allowing only lawyers and authorized agents to access certain online court records remotely. The majority upheld the measure, reasoning that it was aimed at protecting privacy. A dissenter said strict scrutiny should have...
Lawsuit Against Major Food Brands Could Be Sign of Emerging Litigation Over Processed Foods
The 149-page complaint includes allegations that the defendants intentionally designed their food products to be addictive while knowing those products were linked to various health issues. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not...
Law Firms Turn to ‘Golden Handcuffs’ to Rein In Partner Movement
Many firms are increasingly implementing strategies such as clawbacks and deferred compensation to discourage partners from leaving, noted legal recruiter Mike Parrillo. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It...
Top Wellness Trends for Lawyers in 2025: Achieve Mental, Physical and Emotional Health
Jamie Spannhake | Struggling with stress? Explore 2025's top wellness trends, including VR meditation, biofeedback and ergonomic innovations. The post Top Wellness Trends for Lawyers in 2025: Achieve Mental, Physical and Emotional Health appeared first on Articles,...
Law Firm Sued for $35 Million Over Alleged Role in Acquisition Deal Collapse
“The defendant's actions on behalf of his client, which a Delaware Chancery Court described as shakedown, caused a nine-figure transaction to fail, Matthew P. Leto with the Leto Law Firm alleged in an interview. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘It’s a Job About People, First and Foremost,’ Says Alexander Lees of Milbank
"It's a job about people, first and foremost. You are building, shaping and managing a team, and you have to not only be prepared for people management, but enjoy the interpersonal and social aspects of the role." Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
How I Made Practice Group Leader: ‘It’s a Job About People, First and Foremost,’ Says Alexander Lees of Milbank
"It's a job about people, first and foremost. You are building, shaping and managing a team, and you have to not only be prepared for people management, but enjoy the interpersonal and social aspects of the role." "It's a job about people, first and foremost....
Exclusive: SurePoint Technologies Acquires ZenCase To Expand Practice Management Capabilities
The strategic move is aimed at enhancing SurePoint’s practice management offerings for mid-sized law firms. The post Exclusive: SurePoint Technologies Acquires ZenCase To Expand Practice Management Capabilities appeared first on Above the Law.Legal technology company...
Federal Judge Does Not Approve Of Trump’s January 6th Pardons
The rule of law took a real hit. The post Federal Judge Does Not Approve Of Trump’s January 6th Pardons appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Which federal judge criticized...
Our Advertisers Are The Best
We really enjoy working with you. The post Our Advertisers Are The Best appeared first on Above the Law.We really enjoy working with you. The post Our Advertisers Are The Best appeared first on Above the Law.
Trump Screws A Bunch Of Graduating Law Students Out Of Their First Legal Jobs — See Also
Chalk It Up To "Government Efficiency": Several of these students turned down Biglaw positions for these now non-existent jobs. Tenured LSU Professor Allegedly Pulled From Class Over Political Speech: Isn't that the point of tenure?! Working From Home Has Its Costs:...
5th Circuit Considers Challenge to Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law
The state is attempting to reverse a federal judge's November court order granting a preliminary injunction blocking the Jan. 1 implementation of the law, which requires that the Ten Commandments be on display in all Louisiana public school classrooms. Hi...
5th Circuit Considers Challenge to Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law
The state is attempting to reverse a federal judge's November court order granting a preliminary injunction blocking the Jan. 1 implementation of the law, which requires that the Ten Commandments be on display in all Louisiana public school classrooms. Hi...
Crocs Accused of Padding Revenue With Channel-Stuffing HEYDUDE Shoes
The case, which centers on sales of HEYDUDE shoes, a brand Crocs acquired in February 2022, is the latest to claim a corporation violated federal securities laws by counting sales to third-party retailers as revenue despite those sales exceeding the demand of...
Crocs Accused of Padding Revenue With Channel-Stuffing HEYDUDE Shoes
The case, which centers on sales of HEYDUDE shoes, a brand Crocs acquired in February 2022, is the latest to claim a corporation violated federal securities laws by counting sales to third-party retailers as revenue despite those sales exceeding the demand of...
2025’s Expected Top Growth Practices & Industries In Legal
Legal spending is expected to go up, up, up in 2025. The post 2025’s Expected Top Growth Practices & Industries In Legal appeared first on Above the Law.Legal spending is expected to go up, up, up in 2025. The post 2025’s Expected Top Growth Practices &...
Unlocking The Potential Of Generative AI For Lawyers: Red Flags And Best Practices
This guide highlights the red flags lawyers should watch for when using GenAI and offers actionable best practices to ensure its ethical and effective use in legal practice. The post Unlocking The Potential Of Generative AI For Lawyers: Red Flags And Best Practices...
The Law Firm Disrupted: For Office Policies, Big Law Has Its Ear to the Market, Not to Trump
In a competitive arena for landing and retaining talent, it's tough to put the flexibility genie fully back in the bottle. 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...
The Law Firm Disrupted: For Office Policies, Big Law Has Its Ear to the Market, Not to Trump
In a competitive arena for landing and retaining talent, it's tough to put the flexibility genie fully back in the bottle. 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...
Chief Judge Joins Panel Exploring Causes for Public’s Eroding Faith in NY Legal System
Panelists weighed whether that lack of faith was elucidated by President Donald Trump's criticism of the Manhattan trial court justice who handled his criminal trial. But an ex-New York attorney general said prosecutors' "inexcusable" lack of discretion in deciding to...
Chief Judge Joins Panel Exploring Causes for Public’s Eroding Faith in NY Legal System
Panelists weighed whether that lack of faith was elucidated by President Donald Trump's criticism of the Manhattan trial court justice who handled his criminal trial. But an ex-New York attorney general said prosecutors' "inexcusable" lack of discretion in deciding to...
Lively-Baldoni Lawyers Play Smashmouth Along With Their Clients
It's fun to light money on fire! The post Lively-Baldoni Lawyers Play Smashmouth Along With Their Clients appeared first on Above the Law.Blake Lively (Photo by NILS MEILVANG/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)The Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni litigation is off to a...
Biglaw Partners Aren’t Going To Move Until They Know How Much Money They’re Going To Make
Making big money moves requires knowing what the money is first. The post Biglaw Partners Aren’t Going To Move Until They Know How Much Money They’re Going To Make appeared first on Above the Law.Making big money moves requires knowing what the money is first. The...
Trump Moves to Withdraw Applications to Halt Now-Completed Sentencing
Todd Blanche, Trump's criminal trial attorney and now his pick for deputy U.S. attorney general, submitted two short motions to withdraw or discontinue the proceedings. But defense counsel have still not filed his formal post-conviction appeal. Hi there.The...
Trump Moves to Withdraw Applications to Halt Now-Completed Sentencing
Todd Blanche, Trump's criminal trial attorney and now his pick for deputy U.S. attorney general, submitted two short motions to withdraw or discontinue the proceedings. But defense counsel have still not filed his formal post-conviction appeal. Hi there.The...
Trump’s RTO Mandate May Have Some Gov’t Lawyers Polishing Their Resumes
Others may be looking to leave the federal workforce because of ideological differences. Meanwhile, not everyone has skills that are in demand in the law firm world. Others may be looking to leave the federal workforce because of ideological differences....
Trump’s RTO Mandate May Have Some Gov’t Lawyers Polishing Their Resumes
Others may be looking to leave the federal workforce because of ideological differences. Meanwhile, not everyone has skills that are in demand in the law firm world. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Eleven Attorneys General Say No to ‘Unconstitutional’ Hijacking of State, Local Law Enforcement
Attorneys general from California, New York, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Rhode Island and Vermont issued a joint statement, claiming the "commandeering" of state and local police is unconstitutional. Attorneys...
Eleven Attorneys General Say No to ‘Unconstitutional’ Hijacking of State, Local Law Enforcement
Attorneys general from California, New York, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Rhode Island and Vermont issued a joint statement, claiming the "commandeering" of state and local police is unconstitutional. Hi there.The...
Optimizing Legal Services: The Shift Toward Digital Document Centers
As technologies like AI and blockchain continue to mature, firms that have already adopted digital-first practices will be well-positioned to leverage these advancements. In the coming years, digital document centers could evolve to include predictive analytics,...
Optimizing Legal Services: The Shift Toward Digital Document Centers
As technologies like AI and blockchain continue to mature, firms that have already adopted digital-first practices will be well-positioned to leverage these advancements. In the coming years, digital document centers could evolve to include predictive analytics,...
With DEI Rollbacks, Employment Attorneys See Potential for Targeting Corporate Commitment to Equality
Companies that have scaled back their DEI initiatives should be prepared for those actions to be scrutinized if they are faced with a suit claiming that a firing or other action involving a particular employee was motivated by factors such as race, gender, religion or...
With DEI Rollbacks, Employment Attorneys See Potential for Targeting Corporate Commitment to Equality
Companies that have scaled back their DEI initiatives should be prepared for those actions to be scrutinized if they are faced with a suit claiming that a firing or other action involving a particular employee was motivated by factors such as race, gender, religion or...
Trump Signs Executive Order Creating Strategic Digital Asset Reserve
"While the Executive Order reflects a symbolic sea change in terms of the government's intent to promote an industry that was subject to serious skepticism under the prior administration, its immediate practical impact may be more muted than some in the industry...
Trump Signs Executive Order Creating Strategic Digital Asset Reserve
"While the Executive Order reflects a symbolic sea change in terms of the government's intent to promote an industry that was subject to serious skepticism under the prior administration, its immediate practical impact may be more muted than some in the industry...
Reagan Judge Tells Donald Trump THAT’S NOT AT ALL HOW THE CONSTITUTION WORKS
The judge does not hold back. The post Reagan Judge Tells Donald Trump THAT’S NOT AT ALL HOW THE CONSTITUTION WORKS appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Jabin Botsford /The Washington Post via Getty Images)Donald Trump did an historic amount of damage on his...
St. Jude Labs Sued for $14.3M for Allegedly Falling Short of Purchase Expectations
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...
‘Ridiculously Busy’: Several Law Firms Position Themselves as Go-To Experts on Trump’s Executive Orders
Akin, Wilmer, Brownstein and Hogan Lovells are creating programs and teams to help clients and stakeholders keep track of Trump's executive orders. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
States Reach New $7.4B Opioid Deal With Purdue After SCOTUS Ruling
The deal, announced Thursday, removes non-consensual releases to the Sackler family, Purdue's founders, which the U.S. Supreme Court had invalidated last year. The deal, announced Thursday, removes non-consensual releases to the Sackler family, Purdue's...
States Reach New $7.4B Opioid Deal With Purdue After SCOTUS Ruling
The deal, announced Thursday, removes nonconsensual releases to the Sackler family, Purdue's founders, which the U.S. Supreme Court had invalidated last year. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
‘Where Were the Lawyers?’ Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
In issuing a preliminary injunction, U.S. District Senior Judge John Coughenour questioned the legal work that went into what he called a "blatantly unconstitutional" executive order restricting who qualifies as a U.S. citizen. A federal judge on Thursday...
‘Where Were the Lawyers?’ Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
In issuing a temporary restraining order, U.S. District Senior Judge John Coughenour questioned the legal work that went into what he called a "blatantly unconstitutional" executive order restricting who qualifies as a U.S. citizen. Hi there.The email you just...
Big Law Sidelined as Asian IPOs in New York Are Dominated by Small Cap Listings
The majority of the listings raised less than $10 million each, benefiting U.S. practices that have long focused on small-to-midsized deals. The majority of the listings raised less than $10 million each, benefiting U.S. practices that have long focused on...
Netflix Music Guru Becomes First GC of Startup Helping Independent Artists Monetize Catalogs
"This role at Duetti is the perfect intersection of my previous experience advising on catalog acquisitions, acquiring content and growing a label and publishing business,” general counsel Sachin Premnath said. "This role at Duetti is the perfect intersection of...
Biglaw Associates Find Their Bonuses Cut By 25% Because They Didn’t Go To The Office Enough
Way harsh. The post Biglaw Associates Find Their Bonuses Cut By 25% Because They Didn’t Go To The Office Enough appeared first on Above the Law.Like many Biglaw firms, WilmerHale is attempting to balance the flexibility of working from home with the firm’s in-office...
‘Undermines the Rule of Law’: Retired US Judges Condemn Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons
"He pardoned people because they were doing his bidding, which was to break the law," said former federal appeals court Judge Thomas Vanaskie. "That's an abuse of the pardon power in my judgment. I think it really undermines the rule of law.” "He pardoned people...
Supreme Court Reinstates Corporate Disclosure Law Pending Challenge
The law requires potentially millions of local businesses to disclose their “beneficial owners, or anyone with at least a 25% interest or who controls the business, to a federal regulator. The law requires potentially millions of local businesses to disclose...
Meta Workers Aren’t of One Mind on Company’s Retreat From DEI, Fact-Checking
Forty-five percent of the 965 Meta employees surveyed by the anonymity-protecting messaging app Blind disagreed with the company's shutdown of its DEI initiatives, while 43% agreed with it. Forty-five percent of the 965 Meta employees surveyed by the...
The Gloves Are Off in the Battle for Top Partner Talent
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RFK Jr. Will Keep Affiliations With Morgan & Morgan, Other Law Firms If Confirmed to DHHS
President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services released his financial disclosure as part of his nomination process, listing all the law firms he's been affiliated with over the years and those with which he plans to...
Tenured Law Professor Allegedly Removed From Class Over Political Comments
We're only three days into this thing and academics are already being carried off. The post Tenured Law Professor Allegedly Removed From Class Over Political Comments appeared first on Above the Law.Louisiana does things a little differently. For example, they aren’t...
Well, This Is An Awful Way To Get Your Legal Career Off The Ground
Law school is actually pretty useful f you want to be a lawyer. The post Well, This Is An Awful Way To Get Your Legal Career Off The Ground appeared first on Above the Law.Do you have a lifelong ambition to be a lawyer, but don’t have the LSAT score to actually get...
Lexis’ CounselLink+™: A One-Stop Shop To Streamline Your Law Department [Sponsored]
Recent CounselLink upgrades integrate the full in-house workflow with the broader suite of LexisNexis products. The post Lexis’ CounselLink+™: A One-Stop Shop To Streamline Your Law Department appeared first on Above the Law.Corporate law departments have elevated the...
Plaintiffs Attorneys Awarded $113K on $1 Judgment in Noise Ordinance Dispute
"While the court concludes that the hourly rates requested are reasonable, the total number of hours should be reduced in order to account for Mr. Kellum's vague billing, the excessive time spent related to the investigation and preparation of the Complaint, and the...
As Litigation Finance Industry Matures, Links With Insurance Tighten
"People are realizing that, like all innovations, there's the early days and then there's an influx of people and money that want to try it, and then the better players sort of find their way to the top," said Burford Capital vice chair David Perla. Hi there.The...
Trump’s B.S. ‘Efficiency’ Effort Steals Jobs From Real J.D.s
Hiring freeze leaves young lawyers in the cold. The post Trump’s B.S. ‘Efficiency’ Effort Steals Jobs From Real J.D.s appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)Elon Musk’s cost-cutting efforts are mostly a farce to sell chintzy...
Law School Now Requires Students To Get Artificial Intelligence Certification
Likely the first of many. The post Law School Now Requires Students To Get Artificial Intelligence Certification appeared first on Above the Law.Generative AI continues to dominate the legal tech hype cycle. Despite high-profile embarrassments for lawyers trying to...
Hollywood Didn’t Make This Up
To all of you who have texted, emailed, called, or donated to various agencies helping those displaced and dispossessed by the California wildfires, thank you. The post Hollywood Didn’t Make This Up appeared first on Above the Law.To all of you who have texted,...
The L Suite, A Community for GCs and CLOs, Acquires Luminate+ To Expand Members’ Access to CLE Content
The L Suite, a community for in-house legal executives, has acquired Luminate+, an e-learning platform that aggregates continuing legal education content from major law firms into a Netflix-style streaming service. The L Suite said that the acquisition, announced...
Top Legal Practice Areas and Growth Industries for 2025
The annual BTI Practice Outlook shows the industries with the biggest legal spending increases and top growth legal practice areas. The post Top Legal Practice Areas and Growth Industries for 2025 appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.The...