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EvenUp, AI Platform for Personal Injury Lawyers, Raises $150M at $2B Valuation
One of the hottest areas of development and growth in legal tech these days is personal injury law. Just last week, Eve, an AI platform for plaintiff-side firms, raised $103 million, and now today comes news that another AI platform for personal injury law, EvenUp,...
Exclusive: Passle Launches Intelligence Map to Visualize Cross-Selling Activity within A Law Firm
Passle, a technology company that develops thought leadership and cross-selling tools for law firms, has unveiled a new visualization tool for its CrossPitch AI platform that promises to make cross-selling activity in law firms visible, actionable and measurable for...
Billing in the Age of AI: A Practical Guide for Law Firms
The challenge with law firm billing has never been the work itself—it’s been capturing it. Attorneys often face the same pain points: late-night time entry marathons, vague narratives that invite client pushback, or forgotten calls and emails that leave money on the...
Eve Launches AI Intake Platform with Voice Agent for Plaintiffs’ Firms
Earlier this year, Eve, an AI platform for plaintiffs’ law firms, launched the beta version of an AI-powered intake feature that the company said would transform how plaintiffs’ law firms capture and qualify potential clients. After a beta program with over 40 firms,...
Nexl Secures $23M Series B Funding to Accelerate Law Firm Growth Platform Innovation
As the investment dollars keep flowing into legal tech, today’s beneficiary of that trend is Nexl, an AI-powered CRM and “growth platform” for law firms, which has closed a $23 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Tidemark Capital, whose founder Dave...
On LawNext: From Client Experience to Client Intelligence: Case Status CEO Andy Seavers On Becoming A ‘Future Firm’
Recently, the legal technology company Case Status held its inaugural Client Experience Summit in Charleston, S.C., a conference devoted to exploring how AI, data and ethical practices can enable law firms to deliver a better experience for their clients.In an opening...
Relativity Fest 2025: ‘It’s Not Enough’ – CEO Saunders Calls for Bold Transformation in Legal Technology
In a keynote that was equal parts rallying cry and strategic roadmap, Relativity CEO Phil Saunders stood before 1,834 attendees at Relativity Fest 2025 in Chicago last week and delivered an unconventional message for a technology leader: what his company has built “is...
As Typepad Shuts Down, LexBlog Launches Rescue Operation To Save Nearly 600,000 Legal Blog Posts
When blogging platform Typepad announced in August that it would shut down on Sept. 30, 2025, it threatened to erase decades of legal blog posts that formed a body of scholarship and commentary. In response, legal blogging platform LexBlog mounted an emergency rescue...
Exclusive: Lawmatics Announces Qualify AI, A Sophisticated Lead Scoring Platform for Law Firms
The legal CRM and marketing automation platform Lawmatics today announced the beta launch of Qualify AI, which it is calling “the most powerful and useful lead score and qualification platform in legal tech.” The new AI-powered product represents Lawmatics’ first...
On LawNext: How AI Is Helping Legal Aid Serve 50% More Clients: Thomson Reuters’ AI for Justice Program One Year In
In the United States, over 90% of civil legal needs go unrepresented – a staggering justice gap that leaves millions of people facing eviction, domestic violence, wrongful conviction and other urgent legal crises without access to an attorney. For these individuals,...
Archery Antitrust Actions Headed to Colorado, the State’s First MDL in 16 Years
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, in selecting Colorado for more than 20 antitrust class actions targeting archery retailers and manufacturers, called the district "underutilized." The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, in...
Finding the Best Defense Base Act Lawyer in Georgia
If you or a loved one has been injured while working overseas as a government contractor, you’re likely facing more than physical pain and recovery. The confusion about what benefits you’re entitled to, the frustration of dealing with insurance companies, and the...
Appellate Court Finds Minnesota Courts Have Personal Jurisdiction Over Samsung in Lawsuit Faulting ‘Exploding’ E-Cig Battery
Samsung SDI faces a string of similar cases filed across the country by plaintiffs who allege they sustained severe burns from exploding e-cigarettes, some of which have been dismissed due to lack of personal jurisdiction and one of which resulted in a $10 million...
Finding the Best Defense Base Act Lawyer in North Virginia
If you’ve been injured while working for a defense contractor overseas, you’re facing a unique legal challenge that most attorneys simply don’t handle. The Defense Base Act provides vital benefits to workers like you, but securing them requires negotiating complex...
New USPTO Director to Take Control of Review Processes From Appeal Board
An open letter released Friday by John Squires said he is reclaiming authority from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board on whether to grant inter partes and post-grant reviews. An open letter released Friday by John Squires said he is reclaiming authority from the...
Costco Travel Isn’t Liable in Antigua Resort Wrongful Death Case, Federal Judge Rules
"Taking the well-pled facts and drawing all reasonable inferences in plaintiff's favor, Costco falsely advertised RHA as a high-quality, family-friendly resort that was prepared to reopen safely after the Covid-19 pandemic when in fact it was low-quality, lacking in...
John Bolton Plays Stupid Games, Wins Stupid Prizes
For a smart guy, John Bolton is kind of an idiot. If the indictment that dropped yesterday is correct, he sent regular emails to his wife and daughter for more than a year detailing every interesting thing that happened to him as National Security Advisor “For Diary...
The Most Innovative Law Schools (2025)
Innovation in legal education isn’t just a buzzword, it’s fast becoming a benchmark. With rapid shifts in technology, including the lightning-fast rise of artificial intelligence, the practice of law demands more than black-letter doctrine; it demands tools, ethics,...
4 Takeaways From ClioCon 2025 For Solos And Small Firms
For years, Clio has used its annual conference to signal where the legal industry is headed and this year was no different. Here are four key takeaways for solos and smalls from this year’s ClioCon 2025 keynote by founder Jack Newton. 1. Empowering Solos and Smalls in...
Law Firm Disrupted: Rise of the ‘Triple-Threat’ Associate?
While few firm leaders will predict an associate recruiting dropoff, some are more willing to dust off the crystal ball on a related question: what will the prototypical associate of the future be like? While few firm leaders will predict an associate recruiting...
Federal Judiciary Plans to Limit Operations, Begin Furloughs as Shutdown Drags On
Courts will remain open, but staff may only perform “certain excepted activities permitted under the Anti-Deficiency Act, including those needed to carry out constitutional duties of resolving cases and for the safety of human life and protection of property, the...
Health Net Agrees to $40M Settlement, Resolving Claims of Inaccurate Provider Directories
"This settlement ensures accountability and puts protections in place to stop Health Net's misleading practices and give patients access to the care they expect from their health insurance," San Diego City Attorney Heather Ferbert said. "This settlement ensures...
Supreme Court Will Soon ‘Run Out of Funding,’ Close to Public
The justices will continue hearing and deciding cases during the government shutdown, a court official said. The justices will continue hearing and deciding cases during the government shutdown, a court official said.
Meet the US Judge Presiding Over Case Against Trump’s Indicted Ex-Advisor
U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has deep familiarity with criminal law, including matters involving allegations of public corruption, and will preside over the U.S. Department of Justice's case against defendant John Bolton alleging President Donald Trump's...
Meet the US Judge Presiding Over Case Against Trump’s Indicted Ex-Adviser
U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has deep familiarity with criminal law, including matters involving allegations of public corruption, and will preside over the U.S. Department of Justice's case against defendant John Bolton alleging President Donald Trump's...
The Week in Data Oct. 17: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers
Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including how lawyers of color are losing leadership gains in multidistrict litigation. Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including how lawyers of color are losing...
Litigation Trends to Watch: Claims Surge Over Prediction Markets, AI Retail Surveillance and Expired Rewards Points
Lawsuits pile up over prediction markets. Lawsuits pile up over prediction markets.
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “‘Slaughter’-ing Humphrey’s Executor; The Supreme Court will decide...
The High Cost Of Not Watching Your Wallet: A Tax Cautionary Tale
Just before the 2024 tax return filing deadline, someone reached out to me because he was facing a very large tax bill. I asked him why this happened, and he said it was because he made more money than he thought and apparently didn’t make enough estimated tax...
Nonprofit Beefs Up Staff To Take The Legal Fight To Trump
The Trump II reign has been characterized by repeated attacks on the rule of law and blatant power grabs. And Biglaw has proven… it is not up to the task. When directly confronted with unconstitutional Executive Orders targeting firms on Trump’s list for retribution,...
Some Law Firms Punish Associates With Tough Assignments
Most law firms typically have vast portfolios of work that keep associates and staff busy. This can include matters that extend across different practice areas as well as various state and federal courts. Sometimes, associates can choose the types of matters they work...
Clio Unveils Plan To Become An Everything App For Lawyers
“That was a lot,” muttered someone behind me as we shuffled, along with 2,700 other attendees, out of the Hynes Convention Center’s cavernous main stage. It was an apt way to describe Jack Newton’s opening address kicking off the 13th annual ClioCon. Newton came out...
5 Ways Law Firms Are Optimizing Their Back Office
Forward-thinking firms are reimagining the back office. By centralizing support functions, adopting technology, and making data-driven decisions, they are creating scalable, flexible, and resilient operations. The result? Higher productivity, improved client service,...
San Francisco DA Warns National Guard They Can’t Beat On People And Get Away With It
Our likely-not-heaven-bound Supreme Leader has been trying to lay down the framework he needs to invoke the Insurrection Act and step all over states’ rights. But it is hard to believe things are nearly as dire as he’s making things out to be. Portland is way more...
How I Made Law Firm Leadership: ‘Be More Intentional About Business Development,’ Says James Barney of Finnegan
"I would advise my younger self to be more intentional about business development. As a litigation associate or junior partner, you get the opportunity to form many great relationships with clients and potential clients through meetings, depositions, trials, etc. But...
Trump Sued Again For Illegally Destroying The Digital Equity Act (And A Bunch Of Useful Programs That Helped His Own Supporters)
Back in May we noted how Trump illegally declared he was unilaterally destroying the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act, lying repeatedly that the law was “racist” and “unconstitutional.” The law, passed as part of the infrastructure bill, was slated to bring millions...
Morning Docket: 10.17.25
* The government doesn’t keep track of its “Kavanaugh stops.” Pro Publica decided to do it for them. [Pro Publica] * John Bolton got indicted. So that happened. [National Law Journal] * Supreme Court’s next assault on voting rights is definitely happening. [The...
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Take It Outside: 5 Ways to Recharge in Nature This Fall
It's not all about leaf-peeping. Jamie Spannhake explains that getting outside supports mental clarity, physical well-being, and resilience as we head into winter. The post Take It Outside: 5 Ways to Recharge in Nature This Fall appeared first on Articles, Tips and...
Trial of Suspended Pennsylvania Attorney Accused of Crypto Fraud to Begin Monday
“A verdict here could set the tone for other individuals from traditional industries, who see crypto as a great get-rich-quick opportunity' from a fund launch perspective, said Tyler Harttraft, a partner at Bull Blockchain Law, who is not involved in the...
‘Miss Wagstaff, What Are You Doing?’ Aimee Wagstaff, Ordered Into Court, Denies Attacking Paraquat Settlement
U.S. District Chief Judge Nancy Rosenstengel, of the Southern District of Illinois, ordered plaintiffs' attorney Aimee Wagstaff not to interfere with settlement negotiations in the paraquat multidistrict litigation. U.S. District Chief Judge Nancy Rosenstengel,...
Finding the Best Defense Base Act Lawyer in North Carolina
If you or a loved one has been injured while working overseas on a U.S. government contract, you’re facing a complicated situation that can feel overwhelming. Maybe you were injured in Afghanistan, Iraq, or another location far from North Carolina, and now you’re...
After Justices Scold Judges, Some Worry About Public Perception of Lower Courts
Over the past few months, there has been simmering tension and a shift in tone between the high court and lower courts sparked by the Supreme Court's emergency-docket decisions Over the past few months, there has been simmering tension and a shift in tone...
Democratic AGs Pursue Novel Dual-Step Litigation Strategy to Recover Grant Funds From Trump
Lawyers for more than 20 states are following a playbook set out by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barett in their attempt to free $7 billion in solar project grants from the Trump administration. Lawyers for more than 20 states are following a playbook...
Salesforce Faces Class-Action Copyright Claim From Saveri Law Over AI Training
The suit filed on behalf of writers Molly Tanzer and Jennifer Gilmore is the 11th copyright lawsuit filed by Joseph Saveri Law Firm over the use of protected works to train artificial intelligence. The suit filed on behalf of writers Molly Tanzer and Jennifer...
Acclaimed Civil Litigator Earns Unlikely Spot On Criminal Defense Ranking
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. While I don’t practice criminal (only civil) law, I do have an aversion to bullies and so I am honored to be ranked so highly on a list of people to call if you are in trouble. — Renowned litigator Roberta...
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Show Us The Money! — See Also
Ever Wondered How Much Small And Midsize Practitioners Make?: We wonder too! Let us know so we can share. Coverage From The Other Side: SCOTUSBlog founder is headed to trial. It’s A Matter Of Value: See which law schools carry the most! San Francisco Sends Warnings To...
How Originalism Went from ‘Fringe’ Theory to Supreme Court Credo
Originalist legal commentator Josh Blackman joins Supreme Court Brief to discuss the rise of originalism from a fringe legal theory to the dominant method of interpreting the Constitution in today's court system. Originalist legal commentator Josh Blackman joins...
Fed. Judge Approves Settlement, Fees Against St. Louis Firm’s Data Breach
U.S. Magistrate Judge John M. Bodenhausen of the Eastern District of Missouri approved the class action settlement in a data breach class action against Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, and granted the motion for fees and costs to be awarded to the data breach and...
The Law Schools That Provide The ‘Best Value’ For Students (2025)
There are many ways to rank law schools, but the way that the National Jurist’s preLaw Magazine does it is quite interesting. Rather than concentrating on the prestige factors that usually dominate law school ranking systems, this ranking focuses solely on factors...
How To Plan Your Parental Leave Without Tanking Your Career
Ed. note: This article is part of Parental Leave & The Legal Profession, a special series for Above the Law that explores the realities of parental leave and return-to-work in law firms. From planning leave to reintegration, from the role of managers to the mental...
SCOTUSblog Founder Headed To Trial
Earlier this year, SCOTUSblog co-founder and veteran Supreme Court litigator Tom Goldstein was arrested on a 22-count indictment alleging tax crimes and making false statements to lenders. According to the government, Goldstein participated in high-stakes poker games...
Overcoming Your Fear Of Spiders, Snakes, And Public Speaking
For years, I dreaded public speaking. Not just speaking in front of large audiences, but also in front of small ones. In fact, I hated any social setting where I had to interact with anybody. You know that icebreaker when you go around the room and you introduce...
Get Ready For A Super Competitive Law School Application Season
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data from the Law School Admissions Council, applicants to American Bar Association-accredited law schools are up how much over the same period last year? Hint: The tense political climate...
Read the Indictment: Trump Ex-Adviser Turned Critic Charged With Mishandling Classified Documents
The 26-page indictment alleges John Bolton from April 2018 until August 2025 "abused his position as National Security Advisor by sharing more than a thousand pages of information about his day-to-day activities as the National Security Advisor" and unlawfully...
Humana Loses Second Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Advantage Star Rating
The court determined CMS's analysis was within "the bounds of reasoned decision-making." The court determined CMS's analysis was within "the bounds of reasoned decision-making."
Live from WIPL with Tania Bryant
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The Secret to Being Found AND Cited in the Age of AI Search: What Every Law Firm Needs to Know
If your law firm still views “search visibility as landing a top spot in Google's traditional results, you may be missing a seismic shift in how clients, referral sources, legal journalists, and even opposing counsel find trusted expertise. The game is changing fast....
Live from WIPL with Emily Murphy
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Behind the Brand: How Brewer Law Firm Rebranded to Attract Higher-Value Clients
Brewer Law Firm had a strong reputation. But they wanted to attract a higher level of clients. The old brand felt generic. It didn’t speak to the kind of trust and confidence their ideal clients expect. So, they decided to make a change. This wasn’t just about a new...
Milan’s Legal Titans: From Private Equity to Private Jets
Where wealth settles, lawyers are certain to follow—and Italy's tax incentives are drawing a high-powered collection of partners from Ropes & Gray's PE experts to Withers private client team and Charles Russell Speechlys' art law specialist. Where wealth...
ArentFox Backs CarMax in $1.3M Suit for Overcharging Water, Sewage Usage
The used car retailer alleged the town began overbilling the used car retailer 10 times its actual usage rate when it opened in June 2016, according to the suit filed suit in Massachusetts state court Tuesday. The used car retailer alleged the town began...
Ninth Circuit Rules that Decision Reimposing the Automatic Stay is Immediately Appealable
In 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that a bankruptcy court's decision to lift the automatic stay of pending litigation imposed by the Bankruptcy Code is a final, appealable order. But what if a bankruptcy court lifts the stay and later reimposes it? Is the latter order...
Build Your Law Practice One Small Step at a Time
Jay Harrington | Business development isn’t something you do when things quiet down. It’s something you build into your busy life; one small, consistent effort at a time. The post Build Your Law Practice One Small Step at a Time appeared first on Articles, Tips and...
Finding the Best Defense Base Act Lawyer in Florida
Sustaining an injury while working overseas for a U.S. government contractor can leave you feeling isolated and uncertain. You’re far from home, potentially dealing with inadequate medical care, and wondering who will pay for treatment and lost wages. If you or a...
Government Shutdown Halts New Mexico’s Groundbreaking PFAS Case
A federal judge granted the U.S. Department of Justice's request to halt New Mexico's environmental contamination case against the U.S. Air Force over perfluoralkyl and polyfluoralkyl substances, or PFAS. A federal judge granted the U.S. Department of Justice's...
Streamline To Scale: Transforming Law Firm Workflows For Maximum Impact
Attorneys juggle deadlines, compliance, client demands, and a mountain of admin work, often without clear systems to support them. Growth, under those conditions, feels impossible. Workflows are the step-by-step processes that run your firm, they are the backbone of a...
TV Legal Analyst Begins Sanewashing Trump Declaring Martial Law
Sending the military to engage in domestic law enforcement operations is, to be clear, not something the White House just gets to do because Donald Trump hates Chicago. While America has long hoped to stop the scourge of deep dish pizza from infecting the nation’s...
Trump Is Right: Ban Gender In College Admissions
Ed. note: Please welcome Vivia Chen back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, “The Ex-Careerist,” here. BRACE YOURSELF, PEOPLE. I have something nice to say about Trump: I don’t think his recent proposal to the nine colleges was completely nuts....
Donna Adelson Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder Of Her Law Professor Ex-Son-In-Law
Dan Markel was a law professor who taught Criminal Law at Florida State. His life was cut short on June 18th, 2014 by Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera. But they weren’t the only ones responsible. Over time the evidence showed that Garcia and Rivera were paid to kill...
You Can’t Put The First Amendment To Bed
The First Amendment does not have a bedtime of 10:00 p.m. The burden is on the government to prove that its actions are narrowly tailored to achieve a compelling governmental interest. It has not done so. — Western District of Texas Judge David Ezra in a recent...
Has AI Managed To Make Lawyers Even Dumber?
Philosopher Paul Virilio wrote of the integral accident — with technological advancement there comes a corresponding new accident. Planes beget plane crashes, electricity begets electrocution. Artificial intelligence has, in turn, delivered the AI hallucination....
California Attorney Pleads Guilty For Role In $912M Ponzi Scheme
Rule of thumb: you should never represent your client in a way that will make you need a lawyer down the line. As much as it is in your rights to argue up and down that your client is on the straight and narrow, once you cross in to moving money and making up...
GOP Operative/Lawyer Out Of A Job After Offensive And Racist Messages Revealed
Yesterday, Politico released a bombshell expose on a young Republican group Telegram chat with wildly offensive rhetoric. It’s being referred to in the press as the “I love Hilter” chat because… yeah, that’s one of the things they said. Along with multiple variations...
This Law Review Is Older Than Dirt
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What is the current name of the oldest surviving law review in the U.S.? Hint: The publication started out as the American Law Register, and was first published in 1852. See the answer on the next...
Adios, Tokyo — See Also
O’Melveny & Myers Winds Down Their Tokyo Office: The news comes after almost 40 years of operation. Downplaying Or Propagandizing?: The Media needs to be careful about how it covers Trump soft launching the Insurrection Act. Lawyer Fired After Being Outed As A...
‘All About Respecting the Contract’: Johnson & Johnson Urges Reversal of Chancery’s $1 Billion-Plus Breach Finding
An attorney for the company argued the Court of Chancery subverted explicit language in a contract that reserved discretion to Johnson & Johnson to run the company it had acquired. An attorney for the company argued the Court of Chancery subverted explicit...
Law Firm Offices Are Getting Bigger and Brighter as More Attorneys Squeeze In
More natural light, more common areas and more attorneys per square foot are the guiding principles for law firm office designs in New York as the city's legal industry continues to grow. More natural light, more common areas and more attorneys per square foot...
For Firms Eyeing 2027 Associate Classes, the AI-Fueled Future Is Now
Law.com reached out to more than half of the Am Law 200 with questions about AI and its impact on summer 2026 class sizes. Law.com reached out to more than half of the Am Law 200 with questions about AI and its impact on summer 2026 class...
Behind the Defense: Turning a $30M Demand to Less than $150K for Injury Crash
“Everything really was stacked against the defense. This is a case brought by a guardian and conservator for a plaintiff with two treating physicians saying that these damages were related, and a life care plan of $1-20 million. That's a lot, defense attorney Nicole...
Tesla, Musk Counsel Argue That Delaware Case Law Backs Compensation Deal
Chris Michel of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan said based on recent decisions from the Supreme Court, even if transaction-specific control is a valid gauge of when to apply the entire fairness standard and even if Musk's level of influence at Tesla met that...
State Appellate Court Sides With Hospital in Transferring Med-Mal Case to New Venue
"Because the circuit court conceded that plaintiff's choice of forum is entitled to little deference and all of public and private interest factors here are either weighed in favor of transfer to Winnebago County or were neutral, we find that the circuit court abused...
End of Quarterly Reporting Would Pose New Challenges for U.S. Public Companies
“The challenge is that our whole system is centered around quarterly reporting, said Rakesh Gopalan, a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke. “I think in the short term there's going to be a lot of additional costs in terms of redoing these policies. “The challenge...
Comey’s Defense Prepares Motion to Dismiss Indictment, Disqualify Halligan
Defense attorneys for indicted former FBI Director James Comey said they want an out-of-district judge to invalidate the appointment of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan for the Eastern District of Virginia and dismiss the indictment charging Comey with felony...
Taking the Leap: How Charles Gillis Built a Law Firm Culture That Wins the Talent War
Be That Lawyer with Steve Fretzin: Charles Gillis is winning the law firm talent war by focusing on culture, not cash. The post Taking the Leap: How Charles Gillis Built a Law Firm Culture That Wins the Talent War appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law...
‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Reaches $49.9 Million Tax Deal Amid Rising Crypto Clemency Requests
"Putting aside the merits of the evolution, this action underscores how this Administration will not hesitate to end cases that it now disfavors," said Scott Armstrong, a principal at McGovern Weems and a former federal prosecutor who served as senior leadership in...
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What About Men? Uber’s ‘Women Preferences’ Plan Draws Scrutiny
"If somebody wants to argue that men aren't getting an opportunity to choose, well, there's a reason for that," Samantha Prince, associate professor of law at Penn State Dickinson Law said. "If somebody wants to argue that men aren't getting an opportunity to...
State Appellate Court Reinstates Suit Against St. Louis Catholic Church for Timing of Repressed Memories
“Because the cause of action accrued subsequent to the filing of bankruptcy, the cause of action is not the property of the bankruptcy estate. Consequently, J.D., not the trustee of J.D.'s bankruptcy estate, has standing to bring his cause of action against...
How I Made Partner: ‘It Is a Marathon, So Try to Avoid Burnouts,’ Says Amelia Zhang of Norton Rose Fulbright
"It is a marathon, so try to avoid burnouts and build the physical strength to do the long hours and hard work. Be patient and keep working hard. The hard work and practice will pay off in the long run. That work will differentiate you from others year after...
Are You Being Bullied at Your Law Firm?
It may seem easier to take the road of least resistance and put up with it. But you shouldn’t have to take it. In fact, refusing to take it will make you more effective as a lawyer. The post Are You Being Bullied at Your Law Firm? appeared first on Articles, Tips and...
Finding the Best Defense Base Act Lawyer in Virginia
If you or a loved one works overseas as a civilian contractor supporting U.S. military operations, embassy functions, or infrastructure projects, you’re putting yourself in harm’s way every day. When an injury happens thousands of miles from Virginia, or when you’re...
Impeachment Isn’t The End Of A Supreme Court Justice’s Career
(Photo by Staci Zaretsky) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Who was the only Supreme Court justice to be served articles of impeachment by the House of Representatives? Hint: He was acquitted by the Senate and continued to serve on the...
You Really Should Just Stick To ‘Your Honor’ — See Also
Attorney Closes Zoom Call By Calling Judge A “F****** C***”: If you thought that was bad, wait until you hear his excuse! The Tish James Indictment Looks Like A Hard Sell: Wasting tax payer money for the sake of Trump’s vengeance. Dear Deans, This Is For You!: Just...
FASORP Drops University Of Michigan Scare Tactics
FASORP is a group that takes itself very seriously — which is why it tickles my soul to know that my first story on them was written on April 1st. The organization’s whole identity is centered on not being good enough and making it other people’s problem. They go at...
Reveal Reveals New CEO As Founder Moves Into Board Chair Role
Reveal founder Wendell Jisa is stepping upstairs to Chairman after nearly two decades turning a bootstrapped idea into an AI-fueled empire spanning Brainspace, Logikcull, Onna, and a host of other properly tech-sounding portmanteau or vowel-less brand names. Taking up...
Former Justice Anthony Kennedy Voices Concerns Over A More ‘Confrontational’ Supreme Court
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I’m actually somewhat concerned about the Court. It’s a little bit too personal and confrontational, some of the opinions. I’m hoping that will settle down a little bit. — Former Justice Anthony Kennedy, in...
From Client Experience To Client Intelligence: Case Status CEO Andy Seavers On Becoming A ‘Future Firm’
The post From Client Experience To Client Intelligence: Case Status CEO Andy Seavers On Becoming A ‘Future Firm’ appeared first on Above the Law.The post From Client Experience To Client Intelligence: Case Status CEO Andy Seavers On Becoming A ‘Future Firm’ appeared...




















































































