Category: Legal Law

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! The Department of Justice has shut down which database established by Joe Biden in 2022, but first proposed…

And That’s Just The Kozinski Article!: Try not to cry as we parse through a judge’s really crappy reasoning. Law Schools Are Cutting Diversity From Their Websites: Control the purse,…

Alex Kozinski (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Hooboy! Disgraced former Ninth Circuit judge Alex Kozinski is back. He’s written a piece in the Wall Street Journal asserting — with little…

Judge Recorded Confessing He Killed His Wife: The trial is still underway. The DoD Doesn’t Want Military Families Reading JD Vance’s Book: For what it’s worth, they can still read…

(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) There’s been some friendly fire in the new Administration’s rush to scrub anything that doesn’t glorify wealthy white males from publicly funded classroom curricula. An…

Brian Freedman Volunteers His Thoughts On Ryan Reynolds Joke: Not only did no one ask, a judge told him to stop talking! There Goes The SEC’s Westlaw Access!: Sorry it…

We’re now two years into the generative AI era and so far this supposedly revolutionary technology has mostly delivered bad middle school term papers and embarrassing lawyer stories. Which isn’t…

No More Room For Race Or Its “Proxies” In School: Great in theory, but how do you prove compliance? No Reaching Across The Aisle: The FTC cuts ties with the…

By Sean Fitzpatrick | CEO, LexisNexis North America, UK, Ireland At LexisNexis®, we work with our customers to transform legal work … that mission is at the heart of every…

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…

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Generally, all firms are vulnerable. — Sabina Lippman, firmwide managing partner of recruiting firm CenterPeak, in comments given to…

Judge Allison Eid (via U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee) It’s easy to forget that Neil Gorsuch wasn’t the only beneficiary of Mitch McConnell’s plan to steal a Supreme Court seat. The…

Getty Images Ed note: This is the second in a series. Read the first installment here. Just as a skilled chef understands that each dish requires a unique blend of…

Despite opposition from Democrats, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as Health and Human Services secretary by the Senate on Thursday. RFK Jr. has drawn some criticism over his skepticism…

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Lawyers from which major law firm — ranked 42nd by headcount — is facing possible sanctions for using…

Spendthrift Habits Mean Shoddy Security: Get a load of what passes as a government site nowadays. He’s Just Staring There, Menacingly: Someone noticed Trump’s mug shot outside the Oval Office.…

(Photo by Angela Weiss – Pool/Getty Images) The Justice Department has fallen, and we can’t even blame Elon Musk and his band of incel code bros. This assault comes thanks…

They Might Not Get Arrested, But Their Career Won’t Develop: Bobloblaw-inspired Redditor gives masterclass on how to address associate who opts out of work. The Rule Of Law Is Worth…

As Gibbons approaches its 100th anniversary, the firm stands out for its forward-thinking and intentional approach to technology and innovation. This strategic approach to technology and innovation has allowed Gibbons…

Religious Leaders Sue To Keep ICE Out Of Their Sanctuaries: Talk about keeping the church and state separate! ABA Shouts Down Attacks On The Rule Of Law: This would really…

Neal Katyal (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Neal Katyal, one of the most renowned appellate litigators in the country, is making a major lateral move. The former…

This Biglaw Firm Is On The Defense: Vinson & Elkins is ready to fight! Tom Goldstein Is In Jail: He may not pass go or collect $200. Interesting Use Of…

It really doesn’t take much to get the DEI Police up in arms. Kendrick’s halftime show got slapped with the DEI label, a Black pilot with locs and a grill…

Crowdsourced Funds Help Cover Legal Costs: Luigi has a lot of supporters! Bill It To The NFL: Did you know this fun fact about the Super Bowl’s referee? Following The…

There’s a lot of buzz surrounding AI legal assistants. Are they coming for your job? No. But they will streamline tedious elements of legal work and free up your time…

Every so often, new lawyers ask me for advice on how they can best succeed in the legal profession. I usually give young lawyers a few strategies, including how they…

We’ve used the Playbook Strategy to lay the groundwork and prepare our minds for a successful conference. Stepping into the conference social dance, we’ve embraced the rhythm of networking with…

How can lawyers harness AI and automation to scale their firms and optimize efficiency? “You have to create your own rules; if not, other people will make rules for you,”…

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! The National Basketball Players Association recently hired David Kelly as its General Counsel. Kelly worked in the front…

Nice Try Circumventing The Constitution: Not on Judge Coughenour’s watch! Has It Gone Underground Or Is It Gone: Biglaw firm scrubs diversity from their homepage. Goodman Says Things Can Get…

Seattle-based district court Judge John Coughenour — appointed to the federal bench by noted lefty President Ronald Reagan — is already on record that he is not at all a…

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The highly anticipated transatlantic merger between U.K.-based Herbert Smith Freehills — No. 34 on the Global 200 — and New York-based Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel — No. 141 on…

Biglaw Isn’t Fairing Much Better Either: Don’t worry – by the 3rd year of this administration it won’t even be a holiday anymore. A Change Is Gonna Come: Winston DeCuir…

Prior to the 2024 election, Trump administration hopefuls had no qualms sharing plans to hunt down political opponents after rising to power. Once they got in, they quickly started making…

Former Biglaw Partner Loses Crypto Scam Appeal: Rough times. Appeal Court Sides With LSU For Now: Is this really the best use of their funds? Keep It In The Courtroom:…

What do you do when the facts and the law aren’t on your side? Throw money at the problem! Tenured law school professor Ken Levy of Louisiana State University was…

You Know Lawyers Read For A Living, Right?: Folks keep getting caught using AI to supplement their work without double checking the results! University of Minnesota No Longer Taking Applications…

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, from logistics to health care, but with this transformation comes a steep learning curve for in-house legal teams. Two key concepts — AI…

(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Anyone who says that obviously the 22nd Amendment will deter Trump from trying for…

As one of their marquee proponents settles into the White House, nondisclosure agreements and other restrictive covenants are likely to make new inroads in the workforce. Not that they need…

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Since 2008, Kirkland & Ellis’ global revenue has increased by what percentage? Hint: The average revenue growth for…

Taking The Test Is A Test In Itself: Broken portals, wrong sized fonts, and where the hell are we even supposed to go? Judge Orders Professor Back In Class: Take…

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…

Sullivan & Cromwell Associates Are Pissed About The Firm Picking Up Trump: This was obviously going to happen. Bonus News!: Latham & Watkins associates are in for a treat! Elon…

It’s almost February, but Biglaw firms are continuing to spread the wealth to associates across the country after a successful financial year by announcing matches of Milbank’s generous year-end and…

Self Described Woman Hater Is One Of The Newest Trump Administration Hires: Great to be in good hands. Wonder What Justice Roberts Thinks About The Spending Freeze?: He already wrote…

Trump administration slashes jobs for young lawyers months before they officially start sparking a scramble for jobs. The Justice Department followed up that news by terminating career DOJ lawyers for…

Grab ‘Em By The Executive Power: Here’s how Trump is circumventing the Constitution. No Truth In Television: Count each time Alina Habba says something wrong! Diversity Lab Is Still In…

Wrong Title: Folks in the administration should at least learn how to refer to the Constitution if they’re going to undo progress with it. Goodbye White House, Hello Biglaw: Doug…

Absolutely laughable. The post Department Of Justice Makes *The* Most Embarrassing Typo appeared first on Above the Law.

Stupidest timeline. The post Pardoned Jan 6 Militia Member Attacks Doughnuts In Capitol Complex appeared first on Above the Law.

She’s teaching only one class this semester… The post Former Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar Headed Back To Harvard Law appeared first on Above the Law.

A mass exodus is predicted if this happens. The post The Real Pioneers Of Remote Work Could Be Devastated Under The Trump Administration appeared first on Above the Law.

Cybercriminals remain a major threat in the healthcare sector — with the vast majority of healthcare organizations reporting spotted a cyberattack and suffered financial consequences within the past 12 months,…

Getting Out Of Dodge Before DOGE Gets Worse: Three cheers for foresight! Diversity Ain’t Dead Yet!: These are the most diverse law schools. He Just Doesn’t Know When To Leave:…

Which law schools do you think came out on top of this list? The post The Most Diverse Law Schools (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.

Chalk It Up To “Government Efficiency”: Several of these students turned down Biglaw positions for these now non-existent jobs. Tenured LSU Professor Allegedly Pulled From Class Over Political Speech: Isn’t…

Look at recent big pharma asset acquisitions and new biotech company launches, and you might spot a common theme: The drugs at the heart of these deals were originally developed…

This Biologically Illiterate Executive Order Is Dangerous: Things make sense if you assume that cruelty is the goal. Trial Advocacy Is More Important Than Ever: Take advantage of MoloLamken’s intensive…

Every healthcare system in the United States has its own level of vulnerability to cyberattacks. And each system, to the degree its resources and perception allow, is trying to eliminate…

Comparing Biden To Oranges: Trump’s clear undermining of the 14th Amendment is getting compared to Biden’s good wishes about the ERA. The New TikTok Feels Different: TikTok users voice immediate…

Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla did not mince his words at the 43rd annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco on Monday regarding the controversial positions that Robert…

The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.

Proskauer finally tells associates how many hours they have to bill to get bonuses. The post Biglaw Firm Learning The Hard Way It’s Best To Be Straightforward With Associates appeared…

It doesn’t look good for the rule of law. The post Trump Takes The Oath Of Office appeared first on Above the Law.

2024 was a banner year for fundraising by legal technology companies. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Record Funding For Legal Tech appeared first on Above the Law.

The executive order mandates the development of new cyber contract requirements for “agency-procured” space systems. The post Biden Approves Executive Order To Strengthen Cybersecurity For Commercial Satellite Systems appeared first…

The state was the original early adopter. The post The Real Leaders On The Equal Rights Amendment appeared first on Above the Law.

The Unexpected Hours Threshold Is A Reason To Jump Ship: This isn’t the first time they’ve done it either. Upholding The TikTok Ban Is Costing The Country Its Reputation: Not…

20th Century Fox There have been very few times I’ve encountered something in life that feels like it was absolutely made specifically for me. The Deadpool movie series is one…

SCOTUSblog Founder Caught Up In Tax Evasion and Loan Fraud Scandal: Fresh off the presses! Same Partner, Same: Survey of partners at law firms show they’d rather have hybrid work…

* Counsel feeling pinch as non-equity partner tier grows. * A crypto business breaking the law? No way! * What do we know about online law schools. * North Carolina…

Will New Rankings Shake Up The T14?: What are WashU and Vanderbilt doing there!? Proskauer Sandbags Their Bonus Criteria: Another Biglaw firm skimps out on paying their associates by changing…

* Lina Khan steps down as FTC Chair as elderly mustachioed man with top hat, bag with dollar sign on it, steps in. * SEC sues Musk over failure to…

Doing Your Job Has Consequences: Judge Cannon may have just fallen out of favor. Goodbye TikTok, Hello Xiaohongshu!: Americans are rushing to give their data away to China to spite…

* Special counsel report on January 6 says that there was enough evidence to convict Trump… which the media are treating as a revelation but the DOJ sorta requires prosecutors…

Pretend Biglaw Is A 9-5 If You Want To: Who do Sullivan & Cromwell think they’re fooling? Biglaw Is A Community: Firms work to help their colleagues cope with the…

* Will the rest of the Big 4 follow KPMG’s lead into legal services? * Associates getting squeezed by new firm hiring model. * TikTok warns of grave constitutional consequences…

Attorneys should know better than to lash out at lawyers taking every available advantage when serving clients. The post Lawyers Should Not Be Mad At Other Lawyers For Defending Their…

That’s a rhetorical question — because the answer is ‘no.’ Find out what great legal tech can do for your firm on the latest Non-Eventcast. The post Are You Getting…

It has the potential to improve efficiency and client satisfaction, but it also raises ethical and societal challenges. The post Enough Already, CES: Just What Is Agentic AI And Why…

Wanna lateral? This practice area is your best bet. The post The Biglaw Lateral Market Is Hottest In This Practice Area appeared first on Above the Law.

Damian Williams Returns To Biglaw: He’s back at the firm where it all started. Not All Firm News Is Good News: Wilson Sonsini announced bonuses and the associates are less…

* Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to halt New York state law sentencing on “president-elect immunity.” There’s no rule requiring justices to note their dissent from this one, but Alito,…

Goodwin Brings Good News To Their Associates!: The money comes on the 24th! Can’t Stand The Heat: California firms switch to remote work to stay safe during wildfires. Another Door…

* Alito and Trump had a chat before Trump asked Supreme Court to have his state law convictions thrown out. * Florida lawyer allegedly soaked legal documents in synthetic marijuana…

Scratch The Stuff About Gangsta Rap…I’m A Veteran: William Brown changes the framing of his lawsuit. Republicans Are Mad At The ABA’s Diversity Standards: Any mention seems to be too…

* North Carolina Supreme Court threatens to overturn election result by tossing 60,000 votes to protect the losing Republican candidate. Maybe this is why the judiciary lacks credibility, Mr. Chief…

Democratic Boutique Firm Gives Its Attorneys An Arbitration Clause Or No Pay Raise Ultimatum: Unexpected development from the Elias Law Group. Boutiques Are Booming: There’s opportunity out there for lawyers…

* Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court as part of the “find out” phase. * Exxon claims green interests defamed the company in disparaging its recycling efforts ruining its…

Sullivan & Cromwell Brings Back 5 Days In Office: Nice while it lasted. Biglaw Firm Goes Above Market: Dechert shows their highest billers some appreciation! “Dangerous” Rhetoric Won’t Stop Judge…

* Private equity “rewriting the rules of legal practice” which is sure to turn out well because private equity has never hollowed out an industry to siphon off short-term profit…

Does your law firm have the urge to merge? The post Biglaw Mergers Expected To Continue Apace In 2025, Even As Law Firms Grow ‘Pickier’ appeared first on Above the…

Many lawyer awards are more about the size of the lawyer’s ego than the size of the accomplishment. The post Some Lawyers Celebrate Underwhelming Career Milestones appeared first on Above…

So much happened! Let’s take a moment to reflect. The post What Was The Worst Supreme Court Decision Of 2024? appeared first on Above the Law.

They advised on hundreds of billions in mergers deals. The post Biglaw Firm Had A Banger Year In M&A appeared first on Above the Law.

Don’t Expect “Following The Law” To Be On His Resolution List: More failure to disclose stuff. Some Of The Worst Supreme Court Cases Of 2024: Did your least favorite make…

* Judicial Conference ends Thomas probe with a shrug. * Sixth Circuit strikes down net neutrality rules because offering data via telecommunications is not telecommunications… reasons. * Legal complaint as…

Tell Us What You Really Think, Roberts: Here’s him talking down from the highest court. Holidays Are Over, Prepare For Trump: Third Circuit jurisprudence could be changing soon. We Have…

* Bird Flu epidemic has people worried about Trump’s incoming HHS regime under RFK Jr. But maybe crystals and burning sage is all it takes to ward off the virus!…

This December, after 16 months of studies and experiments, the Department of Defense decided it had figured out enough guardrails for generative AI to start embracing the new technology wholesale.…

And 2025 is looking amazing! The post Rudy Giuliani Finishes 2024 As He Began It … In Deep Shit appeared first on Above the Law.

Florida Coach Frauds Student Athletes: Some games aren’t worth playing. Baker Botts Gets Caught “Matching”: Top law firms don’t have to play these sort of financial games. Last Day To…

Maybe not as well known as the Pop-Tart Bowl, but lawyers know what’s up. The post The Name Of The Bowl Game Sure Sounds Familiar… appeared first on Above the…

Cheap Firms Fold And Give Out Special Bonuses: Ho shows some love, Coie hands out financial Perkins. Check Out The List Of Firms Spreading The Money Around: Don’t see yours?…

* Trump asks Supreme Court to halt TikTok ban. * Lawmakers question new judiciary travel disclosure rules that seek to obscure travel before 2022. Judiciary expected to tell them to…

Which law firm was bestowed with the honor of being named law firm of the year for 2024? The post Top Biglaw Firm Crowned As Law Firm Of The Year,…

How completely and utterly embarrassing. Poor Tiffany Trump. The post Best Of 2024: Donald Trump Brags That Daughter Tiffany Trump Graduated ‘No. 1’ In Class — But Georgetown Law Doesn’t…

The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.

Gone but not forgotten. The post The Law Firms We Lost In 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.

ATL’s Holiday Card Contest Is Still Running: Cast your vote by December 31st! Happy Holidays! The post Cast Your Vote! — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.

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Christmas Eve Bonuses!: Massumi + Consoli! Who Is The Lawyer Of The Year?: You decide! Contest runs to December 31st. Enjoy the season! The post Happy Holidays! — See Also…

This is a ‘downward trend’ that won’t be good for lawyers. The post The Disappointing ‘Cascade Effect’ A Lack Of Diversity Could Have On The Legal Profession appeared first on…

The cyberattack that Ascension suffered in May resulted in the exposure of 5.6 million patients’ personal and health information, according to a recent breach notification filed with the Maine Attorney…

It’s a holiday classic. The post Lawyers Doing Good — Christmas Movie Edition appeared first on Above the Law.

Boutique Firm Announces Above-Market Bonuses: Perry Law! Top 3 Firm Isn’t Just Stopping At Special Bonuses!: DLA Piper rewards hard work! Eric Adams Tried To Make Luigi’s Trial About Him…

Contracts professors are already thinking up new hypos. The post Careful Which Emojis You Use, Lest You Inadvertently Enter Into A Contract appeared first on Above the Law.

Biglaw Firm Isn’t In The Giving Mood: You’re gonna have to work extra hard to get the special bonus at A&P. Speaking Of Gift Giving: Clarence and Alito are still…

These compensation incentives are HUGE! The post This Top 50 Biglaw Firm Is Offering Associates Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.

There is a difference between courtesy and letting your client get taken advantage of. The post Should Lawyers Always Accept Service Of Process As A Courtesy? appeared first on Above…

Pay me what you owe me, say the rainmakers. The post Partners Know What They’re Worth, So Biglaw Better Have Their Money appeared first on Above the Law.

The bill has support from Mike Waltz, who’s expected to be incoming President Donald Trump’s national security advisor. The post Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan SHIPS Act To Boost Commercial Shipping appeared…

And he’s been nominated for a key role in Donald Trump’s administration. The post This Attorney Reportedly Willing To Restrict Access To Abortion Pill appeared first on Above the Law.

Overwhelmingly Profitable Firm Brainstorms On Way To Value Associate’s Hard Work: Maybe they could…I don’t know…give out special bonuses? Top 50 Firm Manages To Pay Out More Than HoLove: And…

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Trial Boutique Financially Blesses Their Associates: Great time to work at Hueston Hennigan! Biglaw Firms Are Still In The Bonus Disclosure Market!: Sheppard Mullin announced bonuses. The Judiciary Is Getting…

Are You Listening Donny?!: Validation hungry judge throws immigrants under the bus to get noticed. Diversity Ain’t Dead Yet!: Some numbers are in, but what does it all mean? New…

In time for the holiday! The holiday being Valentine’s Day. The post Biglaw Firm Matches The Market On Bonuses! You’ll Just Have To Wait A Bit appeared first on Above…

The First Amendment protects speech. But journalism is “merchandise,” okay? The post Donald Trump Sues Yet Another Media Outlet For Tortious Journalism-ing appeared first on Above the Law.

Top 20 Biglaw Firm Opts Out Of Treating Their Associates Special: Just the base bonuses. Folks are pissed. This Small Boutique Firm Pays Their Associates Better Than Hogan Lovells!: Great…

About 62.2% of this president’s appointees were women. The post The President Looking To Change The Composition Of The Federal Courts appeared first on Above the Law.

Trump Judge…Yeah Nothing Good Is Gonna Follow That: He’s accused of hosting an underage drinking party, among other things. Boutiques Tip Well!: Boutique firm’s bonuses are 175% above Milbank’s! They…

He put kids in prison for profit. But that doesn’t mean he wasn’t a candidate for clemency. The post Biden Commutes Scumbag Former Judge’s Sentence appeared first on Above the…

The brief stops here. At the lawyer’s desk. Not the paralegal’s. The post Lawyers Should Own Up To Their Paralegals’ Mistakes appeared first on Above the Law.

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Any firm that is New York-centric and under $1 billion in revenue is exposed. You are already seeing some…

Again. The post Rudy Giuliani Courts The Death Penalty (Sanctions) appeared first on Above the Law.

You can say a lot without actually speaking. The post Clarence Thomas’s Long History Of Keeping Quiet appeared first on Above the Law.

Boutiques Are Where It’s At!: Healthcare firm Gjerset & Lorenz takes care of their associates, Cohen Ziffer pays out bonuses early! Biglaw Firms Spread The Bonus Wealth: Freshfields is in!…

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Bonus Money Makes Associates Very Merry: Selendy Gay blows past the market! Meeting The Market Also Gets You On The Nice List!: Sullivan & Cromwell, Linklaters. Some Holiday Gifts Have…

The Dolphins are one of the first NFL teams to welcome PE cash. The post The Biglaw Firm Bringing Private Equity To Football appeared first on Above the Law.

Seyfarth Shaw Double Dips On Associate Raises: Check out their scale. Other Firms Are Offering Above Market: Check out Winston & Strawn. Clerking Will Get You Paid!: Biglaw firm bumps…

The firm can get lateral partners, but isn’t great at keeping them. The post Laterals Aren’t Loving This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

Yeah, You Read That Right!: Boies Schiller’s compensation model is causing double takes! Milbank Shuts Down Their Beijing Office: This makes them the 14th US firm to do so. Gardening…

2025 is expected to be another strong year for law firms. The post Biglaw Hiring Is On Fire In The Southeast appeared first on Above the Law.

Judge Orders Lawyers To Break Bread: They also decided who would do the tipping. Hov Caught Up In Bad Boy Business: Jay-Z accused of sexually assaulting a 13 year old…

For those navigating similar paths, remember that proactive planning, building support networks, and being willing to adapt are essential. The post The Balancing Act: Life As Part Of The Sandwich…

As AI use increases among legal professionals, the industry needs to keep up. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Talkin’ Bout AI Revolution appeared first on Above the Law.

(Image via Getty) 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…

It’s going to be competitive if you’re applying to law school this year. The post The ‘Unnatural’ Interest In Law School appeared first on Above the Law.

New Milbank Matches: Glenn Agre, Ross Aronstam & Moritz. Donald Trump Isn’t As Pro-Choice As Folks Thought: Of course Elon had something to do with it. Think Twice About Protesting:…

It’s all about the bottom line, and some partners are going to be left out in the cold. The post Should We Be Expecting A ‘Wave’ Of Biglaw Partner De-Equitizations…

This Firm Has A Tradition Of Paying Above Market: $200k special bonus! Other Firms Pay Out Bigly Too!: Here’s to Morgan Lewis! Climate Activists Come For Biglaw: A&O Shearman did…

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We also anticipate the return of M&A, corporate and transactional work broadly across all segments, as interest rates continue…

Today’s Bonus Round-Up: Norton Rose Fulbright, Kramer Levin. Doors Closed: Paul Weiss shuts their Beijing office. Watch Out, Perkins Coie: Kash Patel isn’t the biggest fan. You Aren’t The Only…

A greasy form of chemistry still exists between the two. The post Tesla Stock Has Surged, But The Risk Is Great That Trump Will Alienate Musk Before Real Graft Can…

These Are The Firms That Have Matched: Should yours be on there? Let us know! Pays To Practice At A Boutique!: Wilkinson Stekloff’s base bonuses are above market! California Knows…

He’s running through the tape. The post Joe Manchin Weighs In With Dumbest Take Yet On Pardonghazi appeared first on Above the Law.

Biglaw Firm, Biglaw Money!: Check out Seward & Kissel! They Aren’t The Only Ones Handing Out Cash!: Enjoy those bonuses, Fish & Richardson! Associates Aren’t The Only Lawyers Looking Like…

They’re certainly well represented in the most recent Biglaw partnership class. The post Do These Practice Areas Boost Your Chances Of Making Partner? appeared first on Above the Law.

Sometimes, things do get simpler if you just leave them alone. The post Delays Often Benefit Courts appeared first on Above the Law.

Select courts and legal aid groups are already using these tools to benefit the public. The post Generative AI And Access To Justice: Incremental Solutions Or Overhyped Promises? appeared first…

While no plans have been announced by Donald Trump or Linda McMahon, a few existing programs are likely to undergo changes. The post What Will Federal Student Loan Repayment Look…

The SEC contributed $8.2 billion this year to a Treasury Department that’s going to need it. The post Gary Gensler’s Parting Gift appeared first on Above the Law.

After a more productive business year, Biglaw’s corporate partners are full of gratitude. The post With Big-Time Profits, Biglaw Dealmakers Sure Are Thankful 2024 Was A Busier Year appeared first…

‘Hey, please don’t open this’ is not a policy. The post Law Firm Confidentiality Can’t Be Left To The Honor System appeared first on Above the Law.

Great way to start the holiday! The post Top 10 Biglaw Firm Shows Thanks For Associates (By Giving Them Bonuses!) appeared first on Above the Law.

Love it or hate it, it’s a Thanksgiving staple. The post The Lawyer Behind Canned Cranberry Sauce appeared first on Above the Law.

We really enjoy working with you. The post Wishing Our Advertisers A Very Happy Thanksgiving appeared first on Above the Law.

Firms. Bonuses. You Know The Routine: Mayer Brown & Gibson Dunn. About Those Student Loans: Expect things to be different when Trump is back in office. Take Your Time: Courts…

Here Are Today’s Matches: Willkie, Akin, A&O Shearman, Katten, Debevoise, Clifford Chance, and Vinson & Elkins. Meet The Gavel: Drake realizes his only recourse left is to sue Kendrick for…

January’s chill will offset your bank accounts heating up! The post Biglaw Firm, Biglaw Money! Check Out This Bonus appeared first on Above the Law.

These Checks Have A Little Extra In Them!: Cadwalader, Proskauer, Schulte Roth & Zabel, Covington, Simpson Thacher, Sidley, and Baker Botts. No Proper Responses: NPR did a bang-up job of…

With bonus season underway, firms are scrambling to tell their employees (and competitors) how much their associates can expect to make this year. Baker Botts joined the chorus by announcing…

The ways of the courts are not always exactly like you expected them to be. The post Judges Don’t Always Act As A Rubber Stamp appeared first on Above the…

Yet another shoe has dropped in the UnitedHealth Group/Amedisys saga. Last week, the Justice Department — along with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York —…

Sure, unleash some Staten Island divorce guy on an already pissed off federal judge. This will work out GREAT. The post Rudy Giuliani Is Back On His Bullshit, This Time…

It’s valuable experience. The post New Hotness In Company Directors? Cybersecurity Experience. appeared first on Above the Law.

Lots Of Biglaw Matching To Go Around!: Davis Polk, Weil, White & Case, and Skadden! Boutique Firms Take Care Of Their Associates Too!: Check out Holwell Shuster & Goldberg! Unlimited…

This is just so cute. We love adorable SCOTUS stories like this. The post Ketanji Brown Jackson Gushes About Doing ‘Better’ Than Matt Damon During Undergrad Drama Class appeared first…

Bonuses Are In At Cleary Gottlieb: Look at the scale! Bonuses Are In At Paul Weiss: Check out their scale too! Third Time’s The Charm: Big money being made at…

(Photo by Ali Shaker/VOA) This week, future deputy attorney general Todd Blanche and principal deputy attorney general Emil Bove informed Justice Juan Merchan that the safety of the republic requires…

The firm is making big money moves for associates this week. Congratulations! The post Top 25 Biglaw Firm Announces A Full Milbank Match — With Merit Bonuses On Top Of…

The firm is sponsoring an LGPA player for the season. The post Biglaw Firm Comes Out Strong For Women’s Sports appeared first on Above the Law.

It was just over a week ago that Milbank got the associate bonuses rolling, now Cravath has entered the chat. For all the initiative Milbank has shown on the associate…

This is the true story, of several strangers picked to serve in a cabinet. The post Donald Trump Adds To His Clown Show, Erm, That Is, Cabinet With Attorney/Reality TV…

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…

Damn you, Illuminati! The post Infowars Sale To The Onion Plagued By Alex Jones-Level Chaos appeared first on Above the Law.

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…

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…

Where aspiring lawyers can potentially skip the bar exam. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Altered States 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.

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…