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Navigating Filing a Damage Claim after Hurricane Helene & Hurricane Milton
Home For the Public Storm Damage Navigating Filing a Damage Claim after Hurricane Helene & Hurricane Milton By Marc Wites November 19, 2024 Table of Contents Ready to hire a lawyer? Complete the form below and we’ll connect you with a hurricane damage lawyer....
Morning Docket: 11.19.24
* It's the "Decade of the Female Lawyer." [Reuters] * Celebrity claims famous lawyer attempted to extort a settlement by suggesting connections to Diddy. [Billboard] * Lawyer for Defense nominee Hegseth previews confirmation strategy by divulging that client paid off...
7 States Passed Abortion Rights Ballot Measures. But Changes Won’t Be Like A ‘Light Switch,’ Experts Say
In the 2024 election, seven out of 10 states passed ballot measures protecting abortion rights. But the effects won't be seen immediately, experts say. The post 7 States Passed Abortion Rights Ballot Measures. But Changes Won’t Be Like A ‘Light Switch,’ Experts Say...
ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest: The Finalists (2024)
Who will be the winner of our fifteenth annual law-related Halloween costume competition? The post ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest: The Finalists (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Just before Halloween, we asked our readers to submit their legally...
Legal Analytics Company Trellis Unveils AI Tools Designed to Streamline Litigation Workflows
In a move that marries a massive database of state litigation data with the generative capabilities of artificial intelligence, Trellis, a legal technology company known for its analytics tools and extensive collection of state trial court records, today released...
Knowable Introduces Gen AI Tool It Says Will Revolutionize How Companies Interact with their Contracts
Knowable, a legal technology company specializing in helping organizations bring order and organization to their executed agreements, has announced Ask Knowable, a suite of generative AI-powered tools aimed at transforming how legal teams interact with and understand...
How Secure Is the AI System Your Law Firm Is Using?
In a profession where confidentiality is paramount, failing to address AI security concerns could have disastrous consequences. It is vital that law firms and those in related industries ask the right questions about AI security to protect their clients and their...
Why Kramer Levin Decided to Merge
If the firm waited any longer for a merger, it may have been vulnerable to the same fate that other New York-founded firms outside the Am Law 50 have seen. If the firm waited any longer for a merger, it may have been vulnerable to the same fate that other New...
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Is AI The Key To Efficient Contract Reviews? [Sponsored]
Our friends at LegalOn Technologies share real world use cases on how legal professionals are transforming their contract review process. The post Is AI The Key To Efficient Contract Reviews? appeared first on Above the Law.Our friends at LegalOn Technologies share...
Small Law Firms Spend Big Bucks In Mega Marketing Effort During Mike Tyson/Jake Paul Fight On Netflix
The law firms were the real winners at the boxing match seen round the world. The post Small Law Firms Spend Big Bucks In Mega Marketing Effort During Mike Tyson/Jake Paul Fight On Netflix appeared first on Above the Law.The law firms were the real winners at the...
Former Biglaw Partner Suspended Following Accusations Of ‘Inappropriate And Unwanted’ Conduct
The Biglaw partner left the firm after allegations concerning his conduct were investigated. The post Former Biglaw Partner Suspended Following Accusations Of ‘Inappropriate And Unwanted’ Conduct appeared first on Above the Law.The Biglaw partner left the firm after...
Harvard Law Students Counter Protest Suppression With 1 Easy Trick!
Pulled a sneaky on ya! The post Harvard Law Students Counter Protest Suppression With 1 Easy Trick! appeared first on Above the Law.Pulled a sneaky on ya! The post Harvard Law Students Counter Protest Suppression With 1 Easy Trick! appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw Firm Turns Into A Hotbed Of Finger Pointing When Associates Read Internal Emails Not Meant For Their Eyes
Associates are in hot water after snooping in the firm's document management platform. The post Biglaw Firm Turns Into A Hotbed Of Finger Pointing When Associates Read Internal Emails Not Meant For Their Eyes appeared first on Above the Law.It’s never a good look for...
Sonia Sotomayor Has No Plans To Step Down From The Supreme Court
The high court's most senior liberal justice isn't going anywhere. The post Sonia Sotomayor Has No Plans To Step Down From The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by ERIN SCHAFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote...
Shareholder Activists Are Just Getting Started
Get ready for more shareholder fights in 2025. The post Shareholder Activists Are Just Getting Started appeared first on Above the Law.Get ready for more shareholder fights in 2025. The post Shareholder Activists Are Just Getting Started appeared first on Above the Law.
Infowars Sale To The Onion Plagued By Alex Jones-Level Chaos
Damn you, Illuminati! The post Infowars Sale To The Onion Plagued By Alex Jones-Level Chaos appeared first on Above the Law.Damn you, Illuminati! The post Infowars Sale To The Onion Plagued By Alex Jones-Level Chaos appeared first on Above the Law.
5 Ohio Law Schools Drop Their Diversity Scholarships And Programs
Nice while it lasted. The post 5 Ohio Law Schools Drop Their Diversity Scholarships And Programs appeared first on Above the Law.Nice while it lasted. The post 5 Ohio Law Schools Drop Their Diversity Scholarships And Programs appeared first on Above the Law.
Behold, A Bad Argument — See Also
Turley Really Wants You To Put Gaetz's 17 Year Old Thing Aside: Loyalists are loyal to a fault. Harvard Law Students Avoid Getting Pushed For Studying: You'll never guess how they skirted punishment! Law Firms Sitting Ringside: Did you catch these firms during the...
Schools Win Again: Social Media Fails to Strike Public Nuisance Claims
On Nov. 15, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers allowed school districts' public nuisance claims to go forward against social media sites including Instagram and TikTok. On Nov. 15, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers allowed school districts'...
Uber Not Responsible for Turning Over Information on ‘Dangerous Riders’ to Competitor, Judge Finds
In Newman v. Uber Technologies, the court denied attempts to hold Uber responsible for the safety of Lyft drivers, concluding it didn't owe drivers of a separate company a duty "to protect them from known, dangerous passengers." In Newman v. Uber Technologies,...
‘Nuclear Option’?: Eli Lilly Taps Big Law Firms in Federal Drug Pricing Dispute
The Health Resources and Services Administration has “invoked the nuclear option of removal from not only the 340B program but also Medicaid and Medicare Part B if manufacturers implement a cash replenishment model, counsel for Eli Lilly—the manufacturer of Mounjaro,...
What Practices Are Driving Law Firms’ ‘Remarkable’ Performance in 2024?
Specific litigation areas are driving demand for Big Law. Meanwhile, IP is the only law firm practice that saw a slowdown by Q3, according to one report. Specific litigation areas are driving demand for Big Law. Meanwhile, IP is the only law firm practice that...
Not a Shield, but a Weapon? Blue Cross Accused of Antitrust Practices
The complaint was surfaced on Law.com Radar. The complaint was surfaced on Law.com Radar.
‘If You Have the Offering, India Is the Shining Star’: International Firms on Bolstering Their India Desks
Lawyers leading the India desks of international law firms comment on penetrating the market and the challenges that come with it. Lawyers leading the India desks of international law firms comment on penetrating the market and the challenges that come with...
Fate of Ethics Panel—and Cuomo Book Deal Probe—Is in Top Court’s Hands as January Arguments Approach
New York's highest court will have an opportunity to get its say on whether the state's revamped, 11-member ethics watchdog is a constitutional body. New York's highest court will have an opportunity to get its say on whether the state's revamped, 11-member...
Am Law 100 Partners on Trump’s Short List to Replace Gensler as SEC Chair
“Gensler's framework will continue to exist and be an option for whoever sits at the SEC going forward, said Dorothy Lund, a leading expert on securities regulation and professor at Columbia Law School. “Gensler's framework will continue to exist and be an...
Applying Pressure: Collaborating Firms Advance BioLab Class Action
Attorneys from California, New York, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama outline the state of play in the class action litigation, and the steps they're taking in the hope of becoming interim class counsel. Attorneys from California, New York, Georgia, Tennessee and...
Davis Polk Lands Spirit Chapter 11 Amid Bankruptcy Resurgence
After a slower Q3, the rate of large corporate bankruptcies picked up in October. After a slower Q3, the rate of large corporate bankruptcies picked up in October.
17 Amazing Ways a Hobonichi Techo Will Change Your Life
Analog Attorney | The Hobonichi Techo is the gold standard for dated and undated planners, and uses the world's best paper, and you should get one. The post 17 Amazing Ways a Hobonichi Techo Will Change Your Life appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms...
Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era
Joe Douglass | Done well, videos become powerful, persuasive tools that sway juries and adjusters alike. The post Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers....
Morning Docket: 11.18.24
* Rudy finally turning over some assets. [Barron's] * Mike Johnson blocking Gaetz ethics report as "rough draft." Apparently the document isn't old enough to be properly understood. [CNBC] * Kansas Supreme Court debates discipline as a sword, which is weird because...
Stat(s) Of The Week: Altered States
Where aspiring lawyers can potentially skip the bar exam. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Altered States appeared first on Above the Law.Where aspiring lawyers can potentially skip the bar exam. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Altered States appeared first on Above the Law.
Want A Federal Clerkship? You Should Consider This Law School.
If you can get in, that is. The post Want A Federal Clerkship? You Should Consider This Law School. appeared first on Above the Law.If you can get in, that is. The post Want A Federal Clerkship? You Should Consider This Law School. appeared first on Above the Law.
Biglaw Dispute Resolution Partner Goes Low In Parking Dispute — See Also
Tantrums Aren't Just For Kids!: Partner demands apologies from associate who took his parking spot. Fighting For The Future: Climate protestors target "fossil fuel enablers." You Might Say You Like Free Markets: Weird that you're attacking free association. The Winner...
Baltimore City Govt., After Winning Opioid Jury Trial, Preparing to Demand an Additional $11B for Abatement Costs
Susman Godfrey partner Bill Carmody said the $266 million “verdict was an important step toward helping Baltimore recover so that it can continue to be one of the best cities in America and a place where all of its citizens can be healthy and succeed." Susman...
X Joins Legal Attack on California’s New Deepfakes Law
X owner Elon Musk says the so-called Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act violates the constitutional right to free speech as well as content-platform protections in Section 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act. X owner Elon Musk says the...
Monsanto Wins Latest Philadelphia Roundup Trial
A jury returned a defense verdict on Friday in the seventh Roundup trial in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. A jury returned a defense verdict on Friday in the seventh Roundup trial in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
Legal Speak: GCC East Comes to New York
Next Monday and Tuesday, the General Counsel Conference East will crank up at the Marriott Marquis in New York, offering today's legal leaders insights on growth, innovation and excellence. And Legal Speak will be there. Next Monday and Tuesday, the General...
Kramer Levin-HSF Merger: Insiders, Rivals and Experts React
News that Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin are combining has sparked a wide response, with some pointing to the single profit pool and how it could deliver 'the missing piece'. News that Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin are combining has sparked...
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5 Surprising Insights That Will Change Your Mind About BI [Sponsored]
Join us on November 20th for this CLE-eligible webinar and learn how BI can revolutionize your law firm's approach to data, driving efficiency and informed decision-making. The post 5 Surprising Insights That Will Change Your Mind About BI appeared first on Above the...
Biglaw Firms Draw Protesters Over Their Work Driving Climate Change
The Biglaw firms in question are some of the worst when it comes to exacerbating climate change. The post Biglaw Firms Draw Protesters Over Their Work Driving Climate Change appeared first on Above the Law.The Biglaw firms in question are some of the worst when it...
How Legal Leaders Can Drive Integrity In Today’s Business World
Integrity should be seen as a strategic asset, not a compliance requirement. The post How Legal Leaders Can Drive Integrity In Today’s Business World appeared first on Above the Law.Integrity should be seen as a strategic asset, not a compliance requirement. The post...
Biglaw Partner Throws Temper Tantrum When Pregnant Associate Nabs His Parking Spot
At least he's apologized. The post Biglaw Partner Throws Temper Tantrum When Pregnant Associate Nabs His Parking Spot appeared first on Above the Law.At least he's apologized. The post Biglaw Partner Throws Temper Tantrum When Pregnant Associate Nabs His Parking Spot...
Unhinged Federal Judge Thinks Criticizing Judge Shopping Causes Death Threats
After this, you'll probably be even more convinced that judge shopping is a problem. The post Unhinged Federal Judge Thinks Criticizing Judge Shopping Causes Death Threats appeared first on Above the Law.The Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention got wild...
Rudy’s Lawyers Are Pulling The Ripcord
Please oh please, let the universe give us one perfect, hilarious thing. The post Rudy’s Lawyers Are Pulling The Ripcord appeared first on Above the Law.Please oh please, let the universe give us one perfect, hilarious thing. The post Rudy’s Lawyers Are Pulling The...
Biglaw’s Congressional Investigations Practices Expected To Be On Fire Under Trump 2.0
Did someone say billable hours? Because there are going to be A TON! The post Biglaw’s Congressional Investigations Practices Expected To Be On Fire Under Trump 2.0 appeared first on Above the Law.Did someone say billable hours? Because there are going to be A TON!...
Courts Should Not Ask Lawyers To Hurry Up And Wait
'Like sands through the hourglass ...' The post Courts Should Not Ask Lawyers To Hurry Up And Wait appeared first on Above the Law.'Like sands through the hourglass ...' The post Courts Should Not Ask Lawyers To Hurry Up And Wait appeared first on Above the Law.
Conquering Conferences: Nurturing Long-Term Friendships
It's not about how many cards you collect, it's about finding your tribe in this conference jungle gym. The post Conquering Conferences: Nurturing Long-Term Friendships appeared first on Above the Law.It's not about how many cards you collect, it's about finding your...
Federal Judge Rejects Teams’ Challenge to NASCAR’s ‘Anticompetitive Terms’ in Agreement
"At this stage, the teams are no closer to irreparable harm than they are to the command, 'Drivers, start your engines,' at the first race of the 2025 season," U.S. District Judge Frank Whitney wrote in a Nov. 8 order. "At this stage, the teams are no closer to...
Gold Medal Grift? Caitlyn Jenner Accused in Crypto Fraud Scheme
“Many retail investors rely on statements that celebrities make in public, which is different than your generic meme coin minted and launched by an anonymous developer, Peter Grazul of Fitzgerald Monroe Flynn said. “Many retail investors rely on statements that...
5th Circuit Judge Jones Slams Proposal for Greater Amicus Brief Funding Disclosure
“I urge any of you who are defenders of the First Amendment," said Edith Jones. "It's a case called NAACP v. Alabama, which says that that violates the First Amendment—that kind of compelled disclosure. Judge Edith Jones, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the...
Norton Rose Lawyers Accused of Accessing Confidential Emails and Documents in Internal Probe
The South Africa investigation found no client information was compromised, according to the firm, but others say the matter has raised tensions. The South Africa investigation found no client information was compromised, according to the firm, but others say...
Tom Girardi’s Lawyers Want Next Month’s Sentencing Delayed
Tom Girardi's attorneys said that a member of their team, Alejandro Barrientos, is leaving the federal public defender's office on Monday. Tom Girardi's attorneys said that a member of their team, Alejandro Barrientos, is leaving the federal public defender's...
About the Awards: Florida Legal Awards 2025 Q&A with Regional Managing Editor Katie Hall
About the Awards, our series of chats with ALM Media editors offering insight into our judging process for ALM Recognition Events. We invite you to use this information as a guide as you draft your submissions, and we welcome any additional questions you may...
$149M in Attorney Fees Is Part of Kroger Opioid Settlement
Texas is set to get more than $83 million from the national $1.37 billion settlement agreement with Kroger, a retail pharmacy giant. Kroger Supermarket. Credit: jetcityimage/Adobe StockTexas is set to get more than $83 million from the national $1.37 billion...
Shareholder Activists Poised to Pounce in 2025. Is Your Board Ready?
“The activists are very press-savvy. They know how to leak to the outlets. They're quite often quite good on CNBC. And CNBC becomes almost like their megaphone," said Steve Lipin, CEO of Gladstone Place Partners. Credit: Stock.Adobe.com Event “The activists are...
Who’s Having Lunch With Clarence Thomas?
Here's to the justices who lunch. The post Who’s Having Lunch With Clarence Thomas? appeared first on Above the Law.Here's to the justices who lunch. The post Who’s Having Lunch With Clarence Thomas? appeared first on Above the Law.
Fed Bank Examiner Allegedly Gave Himself A Little Bonus
If Fed governors and regional bank chiefs can profit from what they know, why can’t Robert Brian Thompson? The post Fed Bank Examiner Allegedly Gave Himself A Little Bonus appeared first on Above the Law.If Fed governors and regional bank chiefs can profit from what...
The Latest Appellate Court Judge Nominee Waiting On A Vote
Making the most out of a lame duck. The post The Latest Appellate Court Judge Nominee Waiting On A Vote appeared first on Above the Law.Making the most out of a lame duck. The post The Latest Appellate Court Judge Nominee Waiting On A Vote appeared first on Above the...
A Huge Thanks To Our Advertisers
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It’s Like Trump Picked Matt Gaetz So We Could Make Fun Of Him — See Also
Highbrowed Laughingstock Really Shouldn't Be Attorney General: Here's a bunch of very qualified people sharing that sentiment. Wonder Who’s Covering The Tab?: Rumor has it Clarence Thomas and Ben Shapiro broke bread. Welcome To The Partnership!: Cravath announced 7...
New Year, New Marketing Opportunities for Your Law Practice
This is your annual opportunity to make some things happen in marketing and business development. Don’t miss it! The post New Year, New Marketing Opportunities for Your Law Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.One key to...
How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘When the Firm Needs Something Done, Raise Your Hand,’ Says Eric Kennedy of Buchalter
"When the firm needs something done, raise your hand, even if (and especially when) it is uncomfortable or otherwise challenging." "When the firm needs something done, raise your hand, even if (and especially when) it is uncomfortable or otherwise...
The Law Firm Disrupted: It’s Bonus Time
Once again, Milbank is the first mover, and peer firms will likely follow. But two questions remain. What figure are they going to match? And when? Once again, Milbank is the first mover, and peer firms will likely follow. But two questions remain. What figure...
The Coming of Trump’s Judicial Picks Spurs Liberals to Press for Biden’s
Federal-court watchers say they would not be surprised to see the GOP-appointed judges opting to step down shortly after Trump is sworn in on Jan. 20. Federal-court watchers say they would not be surprised to see the GOP-appointed judges opting to step down...
‘We Should Be Pragmatic’: Meet the Possible Next FTC Chair
“We're holding them hostage, Republican Commissioner Melissa Holyoak of the Federal Trade Commission said of merging parties affected by FTC Chair Lina Khan's strategic use of consent orders. “This is an extreme abuse of our authority. It is so troubling to...
Bank of America’s Cash Sweep Program Attracts New Legal Fire in Class Action
A New Jersey resident accused the bank of offering paltry interest rates on its "cash sweep" accounts. A New Jersey resident accused the bank of offering paltry interest rates on its "cash sweep" accounts.
Jury That Convicted Ex-Sen. Robert Menendez Accidentally Saw Improper Evidence, Prosecutors Say
The exhibits seen by the jury did not contain the full redactions ordered by the presiding judge, according to federal prosecutors.. 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...
Mary Ellen Reihsen: Building & Growing Businesses
It became clear to me that I was a deal maker back in law school,” says Mary Ellen Reihsen, a partner at Hellmuth & Johnson. That early vision become a reality. Reihsen is a business attorney focused on corporate and employment law services. She works with...
‘Outstanding Cooperation’: Feds Seek Leniency in Sentencing for Ex-FTX Executive Gary Wang
As part of his ongoing cooperation, prosecutors say Wang has built software that will help the DOJ detect fraud. 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...
Make Matt Gaetz Plead The Fifth At His Confirmation Hearing
The meme factories are trembling in anticipation. The post Make Matt Gaetz Plead The Fifth At His Confirmation Hearing appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)Donald Trump has announced that he’s going to nominate Matt Gaetz to serve as the...
Jury Finds Global E-Discovery Company Violated Criminal Computer Security Law When It Accessed Woman’s Emails
Asked about the verdict, a spokesperson for Consilio said, ‘While we are disappointed in this verdict, we are confident we followed industry best practices in this matter.’ The post Jury Finds Global E-Discovery Company Violated Criminal Computer Security Law When It...
Cravath Announces Its New Partnership Class — And That Means A Bonus Announcement Is Next!
The members of the elite firm's latest partnership class are heavily focused on corporate work. The post Cravath Announces Its New Partnership Class — And That Means A Bonus Announcement Is Next! appeared first on Above the Law.The members of the elite firm's latest...
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Why Law Firms Should Take A Closer Look At Business Intelligence [Sponsored]
This new study from Above the Law and Litera explores BI's blockers, upsides, and outlook. The post Why Law Firms Should Take A Closer Look At Business Intelligence appeared first on Above the Law.This new study from Above the Law and Litera explores BI's blockers,...
The Biglaw Firms With The Highest Hourly Rates (2024)
Some lawyers are charging more than $2,600 an hour. It sure pays to be a Biglaw partner! The post The Biglaw Firms With The Highest Hourly Rates (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw firms are continuing to make money hand over fist, and that’s largely made...
All The Hilarious Insults Lobbed At Matt Gaetz After Donald Trump Announced His Pick For Attorney General
So much name calling in less than 24 hours! The post All The Hilarious Insults Lobbed At Matt Gaetz After Donald Trump Announced His Pick For Attorney General appeared first on Above the Law.So much name calling in less than 24 hours! The post All The Hilarious...
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The Law Firm Finance Strategies That Will Get Your Balance Sheet On Track [Sponsored]
Your five-point plan for eliminating accounts receivable awaits. The post The Law Firm Finance Strategies That Will Get Your Balance Sheet On Track appeared first on Above the Law.Your five-point plan for eliminating accounts receivable awaits. The post The Law Firm...
The Onion Peels Infowars
Awww, don't cry little shitposter! The post The Onion Peels Infowars appeared first on Above the Law.Awww, don't cry little shitposter! The post The Onion Peels Infowars appeared first on Above the Law.
Disbarred Attorney Defrauded $1.2M From Clients
Can't just take on clients and not do the work! The post Disbarred Attorney Defrauded $1.2M From Clients appeared first on Above the Law.Can't just take on clients and not do the work! The post Disbarred Attorney Defrauded $1.2M From Clients appeared first on Above...
Revenue Is Going Up, Up, Up At The Biggest Biglaw Firms
Biglaw means big money in 2024. The post Revenue Is Going Up, Up, Up At The Biggest Biglaw Firms appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day.It’s going to be one of the strongest years on record. There is a lot of good news...
‘Grave Matter of Serious Consequences’: Why a Missouri Judge Sanctioned a Top Kirkland & Ellis Attorney
"I was acting in absolute good faith" Kirkland & Ellis partner Jim Hurst told 22nd Judicial Circuit Judge Michael Noble hours before the court entered an Oct. 24 sanctions order in an infant formula trial, according to a transcript. "I was nowhere near...
Large Group Leaves DLA Piper Affiliate in Brazil to Form New Firm
COSRO Advogados is launching as a full-service firm with 12 partners, several of whom held prominent roles at DLA Piper and its affiliate, Campos Mello. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
More Than 2 Dozen Lawyers Leave DLA Piper Affiliate in Brazil to Form New Firm
COSRO Advogados is launching as a full-service firm with 12 partners, several of whom held prominent roles at DLA Piper and its affiliate, Campos Mello. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by...
NLRB Bans ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings, Yanking Away Platform Employers Used to Combat Unionizing
The decision, which drew a dissent from the sole Republican on the board, upends 76 years of precedent. 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...
The Power of Your Inner Circle: Turning Friends and Social Contacts Into Business Allies
Practical strategies to explore doing business with friends and social contacts in a way that respects relationships and maximizes opportunities. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
Bosworth Claims It Was Kline & Specter, Not Him, That Breached Settlement Terms
“K&S is the only party who has breached the settlement agreement, Thomas Bosworth alleged. He asked the court to award him attorney fees relating to the firm's motion, which he claimed “was brought in bad faith and with an intent to injure Bosworth...
K&L Gates Faces Malpractice Suit: ‘An Experienced Labor Attorney Would Know’
The outcome of the union vote resulted in damages for the plaintiffs, including the increased operating costs and the diminished value of the hotel, the suit alleges. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
Suit Over Citric Acid in Kraft Mac & Cheese Survives Challenge
"[The] plaintiffs have described several respects in which artificial citric acid differs from natural citric acid. Dismissal on this basis is thus inappropriate," U.S. District Judge Mary M. Rowland said, clearing the way for a products liability suit to proceed...
Senate Democrats Advance 4th Circuit Pick Ryan Park’s Nomination
Park, North Carolina's solicitor general, was moved out of the committee in a 11-10 vote along party lines. 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...
Judge Rejects Meta’s Plea to Send FTC Antitrust Suit to Trash Heap
Though Judge James Boasberg sided with the FTC, he said the "commission faces hard questions about whether its claims can hold up in the crucible of trial. Indeed, its positions at times strain this country's creaking antitrust precedents to their limits.” Hi...
Court Rules Mere Conduit Defense Not Suitable for a Motion to Dismiss
At the motion to dismiss stage, courts usually won't consider affirmative defenses. This issue arose recently in a preferential transfer case, where a defendant sought to dismiss a complaint by arguing it was a mere conduit, not an initial transferee. Hi...
Transforming Law Firm Organizational Structure: Why You May Not Need a Lawyer in Charge
Brooke Lively | When was the last time you reviewed your firm's organizational structure — and challenged the status quo? The post Transforming Law Firm Organizational Structure: Why You May Not Need a Lawyer in Charge appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law...
NY To $235K?! Could Biglaw Base Salaries Increase In 2025?
There's reason to believe that Biglaw salaries are in for an upgrade next year. The post NY To $235K?! Could Biglaw Base Salaries Increase In 2025? appeared first on Above the Law.There's reason to believe that Biglaw salaries are in for an upgrade next year. The post...
How Can Attorneys Help LGTBQ+ Families With Post-Election Panic?
Now is not the time to panic. The post How Can Attorneys Help LGTBQ+ Families With Post-Election Panic? appeared first on Above the Law.Now is not the time to panic. The post How Can Attorneys Help LGTBQ+ Families With Post-Election Panic? appeared first on Above the...
Matt Gaetz For Attorney General. Sure, Why Not.
Burn it all down. The post Matt Gaetz For Attorney General. Sure, Why Not. appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Saul Loeb-Pool/Getty Images)Donald Trump is assembling the greatest team of trolls the world has ever seen. This afternoon he announced the nomination...
In Search Of Diverse Founders Of Legal Tech Startups – Please Pass The Word
If you are part of a startup whose founders or leadership are diverse, please encourage your company to apply for a spot in the 9th annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2025. The post In Search Of Diverse Founders Of Legal Tech Startups – Please Pass The Word appeared...
Donald Trump’s Unusual Pick For Attorney General
There's a first time for everything. The post Donald Trump’s Unusual Pick For Attorney General appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Saul Loeb-Pool/Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Today, Donald Trump announced his...
Duane Morris Revokes Someone’s Partner Status — See Also
This Isn't The Type Of Person You Want Representing Your Firm: The firm is also offering counseling services to their Chicago office. A Milbank Match Is In!: And there's a special bonus! Thinking About Leaving The Country Over The Election Results?: Think about the...
Federal Judge Sends Novel Damages Question in Employment Dispute to State Court
"The court could answer each of these lingering questions in favor of either Johnson or Hertz. But at this stage, the court need not, and should not, definitively resolve these questions. Instead, Missouri state courts should have the first opportunity to determine...
Decisions Have ‘Real-Life Consequences’: Juvenile Court Judge Considered for Appellate Bench
"I will always remember that the appeals that I hear and the decisions that we make have real-life consequences—not just on the parties or the litigants—but also on the trial court judges and how the decisions affect them on the front lines," Middlesex County Juvenile...