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The 22nd Anniversary Of LawSites Blog

The 22nd Anniversary Of LawSites Blog

For its continued existence, Bob Ambrogi owes four debts of gratitude. The post The 22nd Anniversary Of LawSites Blog appeared first on Above the Law.It was 22 years ago yesterday that I launched this blog. For its continued existence, I owe four debts of gratitude:To...

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Trump Taps Former Fla. Attorney General for AG

Trump Taps Former Fla. Attorney General for AG

The nomination comes hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for the position.       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...

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Risk & Reward

Risk & Reward

In the final episode of AI Here and Now podcast series, Policy Chair Bill Martucci and Associates Burcu Erbaz and Minha Jutt explore the multifaceted role of AI in employment processes, its benefits and potential drawbacks, and the current legal landscape around the...

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Morning Docket: 11.21.24

Morning Docket: 11.21.24

* It may be bonus season, but amidst record profits, associates are noticing that their bonuses a lighter than they should be. [Bloomberg Law News] * Babe, wake up -- new contracts hypo just dropped: "Cheating husband sues wife for house after mother-in-law died...

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Judge Throws Temper Tantrum

Judge Throws Temper Tantrum

Also... Matt Gaetz as Attorney General is something we have to contemplate? The post Judge Throws Temper Tantrum appeared first on Above the Law.Also... Matt Gaetz as Attorney General is something we have to contemplate? The post Judge Throws Temper Tantrum appeared...

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Amid X X-odus, Nothing But Bluesky from Now On

Amid X X-odus, Nothing But Bluesky from Now On

As the disaffected disembark from X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, they are landing in throngs on Bluesky, the X competitor that has seen its daily traffic grow 500% since the election and that shot to the top of the App Store last week. As of...

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Top Legal-Specific AI Tools for Law Firms

Home Legal Technology Legal AI Top Legal-Specific AI Tools for Law Firms By Attorney at Law Magazine November 20, 2024 Table of Contents Table of Contents In recent years, the rapid rise of AI has ushered in new possibilities for the legal industry, thanks in large...

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Morning Docket: 11.20.24

Morning Docket: 11.20.24

* With the Trump sentencing delayed, prosecutors are gearing up for the inevitable request that state crimes should be legal if the convict wins a national election. Alas, this precedent will arrive too late for Charles Manson. [NY Law Journal] * Weil being dealt...

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Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Schools Score Again in Suits Against Social Media, Johnson & Johnson Subsidiary Seeks Sanctions Over Andy Birchfield’s Deposition

Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Schools Score Again in Suits Against Social Media, Johnson & Johnson Subsidiary Seeks Sanctions Over Andy Birchfield’s Deposition

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Chasing History With Justice Thomas

Chasing History With Justice Thomas

Did we ever see THIS justice's financial disclosures? The post Chasing History With Justice Thomas appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)As Clarence Thomas prepares for the grand unveiling of his new portrait, it’s increasingly likely that...

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