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NY Family and Civil Courts to Add 28 Judges Under Bill Signed Into Law
The reinforcements are expected to ease a crisis of thousands of backlogged cases. The reinforcements are expected to ease a crisis of thousands of backlogged cases.
Morning Docket: 07.18.24
* Have Biglaw firms become vengeful? [Law.com International] * Delaware rushes corporate law changes following chancery decision. [Law360] * J.D. Vance and Vivek Ramaswamy bonded over the Bengals. No one bonds over the Bungles. These are some sick freaks. [Cincinnati...
Finance Bonus/Compensation Watch ’24: Goldman Sachs
As hard as David Solomon tried to stop it, the good times are here again for the chosen few. The post Finance Bonus/Compensation Watch ’24: Goldman Sachs appeared first on Above the Law.As hard as David Solomon tried to stop it, the good times are here again for the...
The Law Schools With The Most Conservative And Liberal Students (2024)
Which law schools do you think came out on top of these lists? The post The Law Schools With The Most Conservative And Liberal Students (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by JIM WATSON and SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)The country has never been more...
Rocket Matter Unveils The Next Generation Of Its Law Practice Management Platform
A 'reimagined' version of the product emphasizes flexibility and customization to meet the varying needs of different law firms and different practice areas. The post Rocket Matter Unveils The Next Generation Of Its Law Practice Management Platform appeared first on...
Judge Livestreamed Child Sex Abuse Case Without Telling Anyone For America’s Most Problematic Home Videos
Cameras in the courtroom are one thing. Spycams in the courtroom on the other hand... The post Judge Livestreamed Child Sex Abuse Case Without Telling Anyone For America’s Most Problematic Home Videos appeared first on Above the Law.Prosecutors have now dropped...
The Most Searched For Client Service ‘All-Stars’ By Name (2024)
What did your top lawyers do that made in-house clients search for them over and over again? The post The Most Searched For Client Service ‘All-Stars’ By Name (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.Stephanie L. Adler-Paindiris: Principal, Jackson LewisJames F....
Troutman Pepper and Locke Lorde Push Back Merger Date
Slow motion is better than no motion. The post Troutman Pepper and Locke Lorde Push Back Merger Date appeared first on Above the Law.Been keeping the formation of that ~$1.6B revenue in 2023 firm on your radar? The good news is that Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord...
Kirkland Decides To Play Hard Ball With Departing Partners
Wanna leave Kirkland? Not so fast. The post Kirkland Decides To Play Hard Ball With Departing Partners appeared first on Above the Law.The lateral partner market is heating up. We know that more and more firms are changing their partnership rules to create flexibility...
Bustling Boutique Firm Promises To Keep Associates From Burning Out By Offering Low Hours, Big Bonuses
This firm has the right idea when it comes to keeping associates happy -- and it's all about sustainability. The post Bustling Boutique Firm Promises To Keep Associates From Burning Out By Offering Low Hours, Big Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note:...
Prosecutor In Hot Water After Allegedly Altering Evidence In Cases Against Anti-Trump Protestors
Not a great look for the prosecutor. The post Prosecutor In Hot Water After Allegedly Altering Evidence In Cases Against Anti-Trump Protestors appeared first on Above the Law.Anti-Trump protests on January 20, 2017. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)A lot of...
Staying Nimble and Embracing Values Are Essential for Mid-Size Law Firms’ Survival
In the ever-evolving legal landscape, mid-size law firms find themselves at a critical juncture. Seismic shifts, accelerated by the pandemic, have reshaped the very fabric of our industry. Now, more than ever, agility, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to meeting...
Lawyers: Working Smart Just Got Easier (Oh No!)
Marc Lauritsen | We've been “blessed” with a deluge of new tools that make working smart radically easier. How can that not be good news? The post Lawyers: Working Smart Just Got Easier (Oh No!) appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Law...
So, About That New YSL RICO Judge…
Let's see how long this one sticks. The post So, About That New YSL RICO Judge… appeared first on Above the Law.Yeah, she wants nothing to do with the case. Glanville shenanigans aside, the case has been so full of nonsense you could make an easy compilation of all...
Judges Behaving Badly
They're not sending their best. The post Judges Behaving Badly appeared first on Above the Law.The Department of Justice has appointed special counsel to investigate politically charged cases for over a century. But Judge Aileen Cannon decided she has found a nugget...
Which Biglaw Firm Is A Banner Sponsor Of The Republican National Convention?
It might not be the firm you suspect! The post Which Biglaw Firm Is A Banner Sponsor Of The Republican National Convention? appeared first on Above the Law.The Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee. A week for fun, friends, and what one executive of...
J.D. Vance Described As ‘Editor Of The Yale Law Journal’… Which Seems A Tad Misleading
Law school graduates understand how journals work, but most people will be duped. The post J.D. Vance Described As ‘Editor Of The Yale Law Journal’… Which Seems A Tad Misleading appeared first on Above the Law.JD Vance (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)Republicans...
Sure, Federal Judges *Can* Hire Clerks With A History Of Problematic Behavior, But Maybe They Shouldn’t?
The federal judiciary could adopt the Clanton Rule. The post Sure, Federal Judges *Can* Hire Clerks With A History Of Problematic Behavior, But Maybe They Shouldn’t? appeared first on Above the Law.When a rule is named after you — even just colloquially — it’s either...
Rudy Stumbles Back Into Bankruptcy
This idiot could f— up a wet dream! The post Rudy Stumbles Back Into Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)Rudy Giuliani is falling on his ass, and not just at the RNC. The man has actually managed to get his bankruptcy case...
J.D. Vance Gets Dragged Once Again By Conservative Colleague Following His Selection As Trump’s VP
Mitt Romney said these words about J.D. Vance last year, but they still hold true today given the would-be VP's 'MAGA makeover.' The post J.D. Vance Gets Dragged Once Again By Conservative Colleague Following His Selection As Trump’s VP appeared first on Above the...
The Thrill Of IP: Reflections And Future Challenges
Our role as IP professionals is pivotal in driving technological evolution and safeguarding creative endeavors. The post The Thrill Of IP: Reflections And Future Challenges appeared first on Above the Law.Imagine stepping into a room filled with the most brilliant...
Biglaw Definitely Hasn’t Fixed Its Bias Problem
Getting real about diversity in Biglaw. The post Biglaw Definitely Hasn’t Fixed Its Bias Problem appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According a survey of underrepresented attorneys at Biglaw firms in...
People Magazine May Want To Recalibrate Their Criteria — See Also
Former Most Eligible Bachelor Headed To Jail: He was convicted of aggravated rape and burglary. Beards Don't Cover All Faults: JD Vance's resume blemishes are getting aired out. Better Late Than Never?: Biden thinks about curbing judicial power. Not sure if it'll make...
New Kirkland Policy for Withholding Pay of Departing Partners Creates ‘Pain Point’ for Laterals
Withholding equity partner compensation comes with risks to a firm's culture, although the practice isn't new in Big Law, recruiters say. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
FTC Oversight of Franchisors Should Be on Case-by-Case Basis, Franchise Lawyers Say
"The concern with the broad brush is putting the entire industry in one basket when there might be some isolated issues," said Earsa Jackson, a member at Clark Hill. The Federal Trade Commission’s comprehensive approach to address concerns about franchisors...
Trump Organization’s Independent Monitor Recommends Continued Oversight
Ret. judge and Bracewell partner Barbara Jones recommended that her team continue to oversee the Trump Organization's progress as it implements checks and balances regarding financial disclosure to third parties. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
Troutman Pepper, Locke Lord Aim to Wrap Merger by End of Year
While the firms had hoped to hold partnership votes in July for an October merger, sources said, the plan is now to formalize the combination before the start of 2025. Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders’ merger with Locke Lord is looking to wrap up by the end of...
Massive AT&T Data Breach Gives Rise to Crop of Class Action Suits
"[H]ackers can now see what banks customers are in regular contact with and send a more effective phishing attempt posing as that bank or as some other regular contact of the impacted customers," the suit said. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will...
Attorneys Battle PPP Loan-Forgiveness Woes for Hotel Clients
"We just want what everyone else has gotten," said co-counsel for the hotel groups in the multidistrict litigation. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
DC Circuit Nixes $120M Damages Award in Deadly Foreign Contract Dispute
"The court properly recognized that the Republic of Iraq and its Ministry of Defense are immune from suit in this country because this contract had nothing to do with the United States," Boaz S. Morag of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton said of the D.C. Circuit's...
NY Real Estate Firm Facing Litigation After Alleged $25 Million Loan Breach
Plaintiffs are represented by a team from Holland & Knight. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for...
TikTok Owner ByteDance Loses Legal Challenge Against the EU DMA
The decision marks the first legal test for the EU's stringent new digital competition rulebook. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the...
‘This Is the Time for Millennials’: Dollar General Settles EEOC Suit Alleging Regional Director Dissed Older Managers
The cost is small compared with the $12 million deal the retailer struck recently to resolve allegations of safety violations at its stores. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
Morning Docket: 07.17.24
* Biden set to propose Supreme Court term limits. He's getting some flack for this from all sides, but it's incredibly popular with actual voters. [Bloomberg Law News] * Explaining why JD Vance is all Yale Law School's fault. [NY Times] * Elon Musk says he's moving...
Craig Wright Is Not Satoshi Nakamoto, Which Judge Is Pretty Sure Makes Him A Perjurer
Mr. Justice Mellor finally gets around to suggesting that prosecutors look into the alleged Australian fabulist. The post Craig Wright Is Not Satoshi Nakamoto, Which Judge Is Pretty Sure Makes Him A Perjurer appeared first on Above the Law.Mr. Justice Mellor finally...
Attorney Once Named One Of People Magazine’s Most Eligible Bachelors Headed To Jail
The attorney was convicted of aggravated rape and burglary. The post Attorney Once Named One Of People Magazine’s Most Eligible Bachelors Headed To Jail appeared first on Above the Law.Gary Zerola (Image via YouTube)Boston attorney Gary Zerola has a long history of...
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How Thomson Reuters’ CoCounsel Battles The ‘1,000 Papercuts’ Of Legal Work [Sponsored]
This tool’s designers were fans of AI ‘before it was cool.’ Here’s how their landmark creation can transform your day-to-day. The post How Thomson Reuters’ CoCounsel Battles The ‘1,000 Papercuts’ Of Legal Work appeared first on Above the Law.It can seem like new AI...
Solos And Small Firm Lawyers: How Much Do You Make?
Take our anonymous survey and we’ll share the results in an upcoming report. The post Solos And Small Firm Lawyers: How Much Do You Make? appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Compensation in the world of small law is both less standardized and less...
Biden Considers Supreme Court Term Limits Roughly 3 Years Too Late
The Supreme Court is deeply unpopular. The concept of term limits is broadly popular. Joe Biden seems to have figured out that math. The post Biden Considers Supreme Court Term Limits Roughly 3 Years Too Late appeared first on Above the Law.(Photographer: Samuel...
Quinn Emanuel Gets Scraped Off Twitter Matter
These firms ain't loyal. The post Quinn Emanuel Gets Scraped Off Twitter Matter appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Quinn Emanuel has a history of representing Elon Musk and his business ventures in court. Quinn planned to represent X Corp in a lawsuit...
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Rise Above Redlines: How AI Is Setting A New Benchmark For Contracting [Sponsored]
Our friends at LegalOn share how AI can solve the work of contract review, and more. The post Rise Above Redlines: How AI Is Setting A New Benchmark For Contracting appeared first on Above the Law.Legal professionals spend much of their time reviewing and managing...
The Best Law Schools In America For Career Prospects (2024)
Most people attend law school to obtain jobs as lawyers. Which schools are the best for this? The post The Best Law Schools In America For Career Prospects (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.‘Yessssss, we got jobs as lawyers!’The Princeton Review recently released...
Missouri Appellate Court Reverses $7.7M Jury Verdict Against Stanley Over Opposing Counsel’s ‘Billion-Dollar Company’ References
"It has been long established in Missouri jurisprudence that references to the size, wealth, and corporate status of a party during trial are improper when intended to arouse prejudice and not within the scope of legitimate argument," Eastern District of Missouri...
Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners
This article explores the issues associated with trademark protection in blockchain domain names and examines new steps and policies that blockchain domain registrars should implement to safeguard brand owners. Blockchain technology has revolutionized numerous...
How I Made Partner: ‘Find Work That Energizes You and That You’re Passionate About,’ Says Sam Jockel of Alston & Bird
"This is cliché, but find work that energizes you and that you're passionate about. For a junior associate, this requires taking control (to the extent you can) over what practice group you're initially placed in." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you...
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Tom Girardi’s Lawyers Want Criminal Trial Moved to October, Judge Asks: Should Roundup Settlement Program Continue?
Federal public defenders for Tom Girardi have asked to delay next month's criminal trial, alleging that prosecutors "affirmatively misled" them about the scope of the case Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high...
18 States Have Passed Privacy Laws: Law Firms Tighten Cybersecurity
“Battening down the hatches” has taken on a new impetus as state after state has passed privacy law requirements. The post 18 States Have Passed Privacy Laws: Law Firms Tighten Cybersecurity appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.The...
Shook Hardy, Seeking ‘Critical Mass’ in LA, Adds Trial Lawyers From K&L Gates
"To really have a presence in the Los Angeles market and be a litigation powerhouse, I think you need about 45 to 50 lawyers," said Shook Hardy's Los Angeles office managing partner Michael Mallow. After growing from five to 27 lawyers over the last five years...
Kirkland Renews $50K Referral Bonuses as Associate Demand Ramps Up
Other firms may follow suit and give out referral bonuses soon, if they are not already, according to some legal recruiters and consultants. Kirkland & Ellis’ move to renew its $50,000 associate referral bonuses underlines the heightened demand for talent...
Dealing With Collective Trauma
Since the events of July 13, I've felt depressed, helpless, angry, anxious, and many other emotions that go along with traumatic events. It's OK to feel those things. The post Dealing With Collective Trauma appeared first on Above the Law. Brian Cuban(@bcuban) is The...
JD Vance’s Yale Law School Classmates Trying To Derail His Political Career
It's not flattering to the GOP pick for Vice President. The post JD Vance’s Yale Law School Classmates Trying To Derail His Political Career appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Sigh. So Yale Law School’s own J.D. Vance was selected...
Usha Vance Leaves Prestigious Biglaw Firm After Her Husband Is Chosen As Trump’s VP
Like Doug Emhoff before her, another VP pick's spouse has left Biglaw thanks to politics. The post Usha Vance Leaves Prestigious Biglaw Firm After Her Husband Is Chosen As Trump’s VP appeared first on Above the Law.Sen. J.D. Vance and his wife Usha Chilukuri Vance...
From Gold Bars To Behind Bars: The Bob Menendez Story
Next week on Lifetime Movies! The post From Gold Bars To Behind Bars: The Bob Menendez Story appeared first on Above the Law.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)This afternoon, a jury in Manhattan found New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez guilty of 16 counts including bribery,...
Kirkland Giving Associates $50K For Successful Referrals
The firm is looking for some good associates. The post Kirkland Giving Associates $50K For Successful Referrals appeared first on Above the Law.The Biglaw lateral market is always competitive. Now the world’s richest law firm — Kirkland & Ellis — is extending...
The Best Professors In Law School
The law school was also singled out for giving students the best classroom experience. The post The Best Professors In Law School appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to the Princeton Review’s 2024...
Double-Check To Make Sure Your Judge Isn’t One Half Of A Power Couple
Judges that decline to inform parties of their conflicting interests, even potential ones, preclude litigants from making informed decisions. The post Double-Check To Make Sure Your Judge Isn’t One Half Of A Power Couple appeared first on Above the Law.Going to have...
Three Cheers For Angry Jerks! — See Also
Yalies Have Some Choice Words For JD Vance: Not much love for "American Hitler's" VP. Not All Word Of Mouth Is Bad!: Kirkland has some nice payouts for referrals. Adios, Glanville: There's a new judge presiding over Young Thug's case. There's Hope For The Math...
Philadelphia on Track for Record Year of High-Dollar Verdicts
Court data shows that by the halfway mark of 2024, Philadelphia saw nearly as many eight-plus-figure civil jury verdicts as it did in the entirety of 2023. That statistic is especially striking considering 2023 had already marked a high point for awards exceeding $10...
Genetic Testing Firm 23andMe Settles Data Breach Lawsuits
Lawyers told U.S. District Judge Edward Chen on Tuesday that they accepted a mediator's proposal to settle dozens of data breach lawsuits against 23andMe. 23andMe has reached a settlement in principle of class actions brought over last year’s data breach,...
Outgoing ACLU Legal Director David Cole Reflects on Wins, Losses in Trump Era
"We definitely disagree with the NRA on most everything. But we agree that they have the same First Amendment rights as we do or as anyone else does," David Cole said. After nearly eight years as the American Civil Liberties Union’s national legal director,...
NY Court System to Appeal Decision That Reduces Chief Judge’s Appointing Authority in Surrogate Courts
The association for New York surrogates and OCA have long disagreed about which entity is entitled to appoint chief clerks and, in counties such as Erie County with at least 500,000 population , a deputy chief clerk. Surrogate court judges in New York have sole...
Some Think New Jersey Could Be a Hub for International Dispute Resolution
International trade is exploding, but American businesses doing business in other countries can still struggle to resolve disputes and enforce judgments. After years in the planning stage, an organization offering arbitration and mediation of cross-border...
JD Vance Has a History With Biden’s Judicial Nominee for Northern District of Illinois
The senator's objection to April Perry's nomination as US attorney--based on "weaponization" of the DOJ--may have unintentionally strengthened the White House's hand. U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, named Monday as the GOP’s vice presidential candidate, may have...
Booted by Whirlpool in March, Ava Harter Takes Legal Reins of Semiconductor Company on the Rise
Harter's Whirlpool severance agreement bars her from working in the appliance industry for two years. So she's headed to Lam Research, a maker of tools used in making computer chips, as the AI boom gives that industry an unprecedented boost. Ava Harter has made...
Class Action Suit: Amazon’s HR App Doesn’t Accommodate Employees’ Disabilities
The app allegedly routinely turns down requests for disability accommodation, the lawsuit claims. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the...
Ex-Reed Smith Partner Gets Candid About the Back End of Legal Careers
In a conversation about his new book, Douglas Wood pushes firms to help support aging attorneys as they come to "embrace irrelevancy." Douglas Wood, a now-retired media and advertising partner at Reed Smith, wants Big Law lawyers—with help from their firms—to be...
Federal Judge Awards $880K Against Cook County Jail in Inmate Wrongful-Death Suit
In determining how much to allot to the inmate's parents, the court examined the close relationships between the parties, awarding $791,007.50 to his mother, $87,889.72 to his father, and the remainder between two siblings. A federal judge in Illinois approved a...
What Does the Path Forward for Stalled 3rd Circuit Nominee Adeel Mangi Look Like?
Some court watchers say Senate Democratic leaders could schedule a vote around possible Republican absences to achieve Adeel Mangi's confirmation. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand...
Morning Docket: 07.16.24
* Firms get creative when it comes to lateral pay. [American Lawyer] * JD Vance's wife leaves Munger Tolles. [Law360] * Judiciary considering new ethical rules covering clerk hiring. Circuit judges prepared to tell them to get bent like they do with all other national...
Digital Health’s Funding Rebound Is Going Well, Market Research Shows
The digital health fundraising market seems to be truly normalizing following the highs and lows of the pandemic, according to market research. During the first half of this year, U.S. digital health startups raked in $5.7 billion across 266 deals. The post Digital...
Ranking The Best Trial Practices: America’s Elite Trial Lawyers (2024)
Need to go to trial? You’ll definitely want to hire one of these law firms. The post Ranking The Best Trial Practices: America’s Elite Trial Lawyers (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.The dog days of summer are here, and while the weather is hot, there’s nothing...
Exposing The Originalism Lie
The alternative that we need to embrace. The post Exposing The Originalism Lie appeared first on Above the Law.In this episode, I chat with Madiba Dennie, deputy editor at Balls and Strikes, about her new book, “The Originalism Trap.” Discover how originalist ideology...
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How 3 New Legal AI Tools Will Strengthen Firms [Sponsored]
Poppy Bale Dyer of LEAP details how lawyers can find new levels of productivity and business success. The post How 3 New Legal AI Tools Will Strengthen Firms appeared first on Above the Law.LEAP CEO Poppy Bale DyerAs use cases continue to emerge for artificial...
There’s A New Judge On The YSL RICO Case
Finally! The post There’s A New Judge On The YSL RICO Case appeared first on Above the Law.If you’ve been following the YSL RICO case, you’ve been waiting for the answer to (at least) two questions. The first of those questions should be who will replace Judge...
Clio Adds Accounting Capabilities For Lawyers Who Were Told There Would Be No Math
No more excuses when it comes to firm accounting. The post Clio Adds Accounting Capabilities For Lawyers Who Were Told There Would Be No Math appeared first on Above the Law.Watching SNL presidential debate parodies from the 70s feels quaint at this point. Instead of...
For Lawyers Looking To Make It Rain: Discipline Eats Motivation For Breakfast!
How many of us feel motivated and then actually follow through on those feelings? The post For Lawyers Looking To Make It Rain: Discipline Eats Motivation For Breakfast! appeared first on Above the Law.I’d like to start out by asking you to think about the last major...
Clio Launches Its Own Legal-Specific Accounting and Bookkeeping Software as Add-On to Clio Manage
The law practice management company Clio today unveiled Clio Accounting, providing legal-specific bookkeeping and accounting as an add-on to U.S. customers of its Clio Manage platform. I have not had an opportunity to see a demonstration of it, but Clio said in an...
Pillsbury Litigation Leader in Miami Heads to Sidley
Sidley is nearing the two-year mark in The Magic City, and its office there hovers around 50 lawyers total. 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...
Shifting Between Guarantees and Fixed Shares, Law Firms Gets Flexible in Lateral Pay
Some firms are moving between guarantees and fixed shares to pay laterals, or using a blend of both. 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...
How to Master the Subjunctive and Conditional for Precise Legal Writing
Ivy Grey | Two powerful grammatical tools help lawyers write about hypotheticals with precision and clarity. The post How to Master the Subjunctive and Conditional for Precise Legal Writing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Lawyers...
A.C.L.U. Looking For New Legal Director As David Cole Steps Down
What an eight years! The post A.C.L.U. Looking For New Legal Director As David Cole Steps Down appeared first on Above the Law.The American Civil Liberties Union has been the driving force behind some substantial cases over the last few years. They’ve fought against...
Democrat v. Republican, Hypocrite v. Hypocrite
For both sides, you don't get to have it both ways. The post Democrat v. Republican, Hypocrite v. Hypocrite appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)Think about politicians for a moment:“If I win the election, then I accept the result. If I...
Alec Baldwin Trial Ends On ‘Technicality’ Also Known As ‘Basic Constitutional Rights’
This is the story. Of a precedent named Brady... The post Alec Baldwin Trial Ends On ‘Technicality’ Also Known As ‘Basic Constitutional Rights’ appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Ross D. Franklin – Pool/Getty Images)As terrible legal takes go, one of the most...
Amy Coney Barrett: ‘The Supreme Court Justice To Watch’
Will Justice Barrett turn out to be the Sandra Day O'Connor of our times on the Supreme Court? The post Amy Coney Barrett: ‘The Supreme Court Justice To Watch’ appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature,...
Biglaw Finally Getting Its Act Together On Hybrid Work, Opting For Smaller Office Space
New -- but smaller -- offices are the Biglaw hotness. The post Biglaw Finally Getting Its Act Together On Hybrid Work, Opting For Smaller Office Space appeared first on Above the Law.Once upon a time, Biglaw meant slaving away in an office for — at a minimum — five...
J.D. Vance’s Biglaw Roots
He shares this resume line with another senator. The post J.D. Vance’s Biglaw Roots appeared first on Above the Law.Sen. J.D. Vance (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!Donald Trump’s...
Cannon Is Still Looking Out For Trump — See Also
Who Needs Precedent When You Have A Cannon?: Judge Cannon nixes special counsels. Who Is Winning In The Windy City?: Check out these rankings! David Cole Is Stepping Down: Who will take the reins of ACLU next? Technically, That's Not A Technicality: Online commenters...
The Best Virtual Legal Staffing Companies
Home Legal Vendors The Best Virtual Legal Staffing Companies By Attorney at Law Magazine July 15, 2024 Table of Contents Table of Contents One of the biggest financial hurdles to growing a law firm, is the addition of new staff members. Typically, it costs a law firm...
AI Startup Maximizes Productivity and Client Satisfaction in the Era of Communication Overload
The cost of corporate burnout and communication overload looms large over the legal profession. As attorneys maneuver through a daily torrent of emails, memos, legal briefs, research materials, and case documents, it can become a challenge just to keep our collective...
Usha Vance Leaves Munger Tolles as Trump Picks JD Vance for Running Mate
"Usha has informed us she has decided to leave the firm," said a firm spokesperson. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry....
Foley Hoag Files Suit on Behalf of Wayfair’s $2.1M ‘Double Payments’ to Unpaid Subcontractors
To save the project and maintain its opening date, Wayfair paid or is in the process of directly paying $1.99 million to subcontractors to cover the outstanding amount that Generis owed them. Wayfair claims it already paid Generis $1.49 million for invoiced work from...
Report: Securities Fraud Losses Claimed Balloon in First Half of 2024
The report from securities litigation data analytics company SAR attributes the rise not to a greater number of SEC Rule 10b-5 complaints being filed in the federal courts, but to drops in stock prices growing larger. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription...
Am Law 100 Firms Struggle to Meet Plans for Office Efficiency
"As much as people are trying to skinny-down their offices, getting rid of workrooms, getting rid of administrative stations, the experience of relative inefficiency is still happening," said Thomas Fulcher, chair of the legal tenant practice group at...
Eckert Seamans’ $45M Settlement Over Ponzi Scheme Entanglement in Doubt After SCOTUS Scraps Purdue Pharma Deal
"The Supreme Court in Harrington made it clear that federal courts can no longer 'look the other way' and issue such free passes to mass tortfeasors such as Eckert who refuse to place their assets on the settlement negotiation table," argued attorney George...
Lululemon Faces Class Action Over Alleged ‘Greenwashing’
"Critically, in the face of a global climate crisis—and contrary to its express commitments to reduce carbon emissions—Lululemon's greenhouse gas emissions have more than doubled since the start of the Be Planet campaign in 2020," according to the lawsuit. A...
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Documents Case, Calls Smith’s Appointment Unlawful
"Mr. Smith is a private citizen exercising the full power of a United States Attorney, and with very little oversight or supervision," U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon wrote. A federal judge on Monday dismissed the charges against former President Donald Trump...
Morning Docket: 07.15.24
* Quinn Emanuel scores high-profile win as Alec Baldwin case dismissed with prejudice. [CNN] * Former Pokemon lawyer talks about solving an IP problem by calling the leaker's mom. [GamesRadar] * Willkie Farr's decade of massive growth. [American Lawyer] * Net...
Walgreens’ Finances Are In Dire Straits — But All Hope Is Not Lost
Walgreens’ financial performance is still rocky, but experts agree there is a good chance that CEO Tim Wentworth can lead the company to recovery. The post Walgreens’ Finances Are In Dire Straits — But All Hope Is Not Lost appeared first on Above the Law.What is going...
How Your Firm Can Automate The Work No One Wants To Do
Hear how one attorney adjusted his client journey for the better. The post How Your Firm Can Automate The Work No One Wants To Do appeared first on Above the Law.Perhaps the holy grail for law firms is the development of effective, automated workflows to manage the...
Aileen Cannon Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case
Aileen Cannon didn't want to hear the Trump documents case and now... she probably won't. The post Aileen Cannon Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case appeared first on Above the Law.Aileen CannonJudge Aileen Cannon just dismissed the classified documents case...