Category: Legal Law

‘Like sands through the hourglass …’ The post Courts Should Not Ask Lawyers To Hurry Up And Wait appeared first on Above the Law.

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…

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.

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…

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…

Mergers Make Massive Money!: Hello, HSF Kramer! Why Do We Enjoy Music? Why Do Assault Rifles Enter Kindergartens?: Judge McGlynn teaches masterclass in poor analogical reasoning. The Long Game Is…

There are a lot of ways to strike down a gun control law. Judge Stephen McGlynn chose one of the dumbest. The post Trump Judge Rules Guns Are Sort Of…

Woohoo! Milbank is not messing around with associates’ money. Fresh off the market-leading summer bonuses (months later associates at other firms are still waiting patiently for their cash), the firm…

Let’s explore these with a sense of humor and learn how to steer clear of them. The post Conquering Conferences: Avoiding The Faux Pas Of Networking appeared first on Above…

Legal departments face retention challenges as in-house counsel eye the door. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Is Moving Out The Only Way To Move Up? appeared first on Above…

Legal Ops professionals are ensuring that resilience is an embedded part of daily operations. The post From Cost Center To Command Center: How Legal Ops Leads With Resilience appeared first…

Fake tax bills along with the fake account statements? Bravo, Justin Murphy. The post Local Man Allegedly Co-Conspires With Unwitting IRS In Hedge Fund Scam appeared first on Above the…

They’re litigating all around the nation. The post The Litigation Reach Of These Biglaw Firms Is Remarkable appeared first on Above the Law.

RFK Jr. Makes The Fifth Circuit Look Normal: Meaningful standing doctrine still exists, kinda. Don’t Mess With Ginsburg: Man gets two years for illegally accessing late justice’s medical records. Talk…

This may mean that the Fifth Circuit’s jurisprudence will be overturned even more by the Supreme Court in the future. The post The Fifth Circuit May Become Even More Conservative…

Pretty Harsh Language There, Partner: Not a good look for Goodwin Procter. Now That’s A Smart Investment!: Billionaires dropped millions to get their chosen judges elected in Texas. You Know…

Who needs justice for all when you could have corporate interests? The post Billionaire Money Changed The Texas Judiciary appeared first on Above the Law.

How Much Is A Title Worth?: Nonequity partners cover liability without sharing profits. UK Firm Is Closing Foreign Doors: Eversheds Sutherland is shutting its Beijing office. No Thanks to DeSantis!:…

That Governing Document Can’t Stop Me Because I Can’t Read! The post Sir Sam Alito Decides No Pesky ‘Constitution’ Governs Him appeared first on Above the Law.

Professor Echoes Donald Trump’s Message Of Peace: It rings almost as hollow as his skull. Do It On Your Own Time: Fewer firms are giving paid time off to vote…

Would have never happened on Cash App. The post Attorney’s Response To A Zelle Typo Could Be A Stain On Her Career appeared first on Above the Law.

Want To Work Remotely? Well, you probably can’t. Biglaw Gets Fuzzy On The Lessons From Dewey’s Collapse: Lateral partner guarantees are back, baby! The Supreme Court Is Scary! But make…

They lost in state court. But what if you make the same argument in federal court while shouting EQUAL PROTECTION? The post GOP Demands Judge Throw Out Legitimate Ballots In…

Take a wild guess. The post ‘Bezos Could Do For The Media What Musk Did For Free Speech,’ Says Law Professor Unironically appeared first on Above the Law.

Sometimes gambits work. The post Musk Gets Tossed Back To PA State Court In Lottery Case, Just In Time For Election appeared first on Above the Law.

Does your state have a law giving workers time off to vote? The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Employment Law And Election Day appeared first on Above the Law.

This firm is rising up the ranking. The post This Biglaw Firm Combines Social Impact And Prestige For A Winning Formula appeared first on Above the Law.

Fighting For Speech Is One Thing: But fighting during free speech is worth breaking up. Law Firm Hopes To Make Gold In Denver: Best of luck to Vinson & Elkins!…

When Americans step into the voting booth (or fill out their mail-in or absentee ballots), many will be aware of how this election could impact healthcare issues like abortion rights…

The Four Words You Can’t Say To Counsel: What are the scariest four words you could hear? Time To Wow The Audience!: Send your submissions for our 15th annual Legally…

Ever since Startup Alley first launched in 2017, the pitch competition has helped catapult the success of a long list of legal technology startups and become a seminal event of…

Being Wrong By Orders Of Magnitude Not Enough To Silence Law Professor: Listen to his most recent hot take on expertise. So Long, Farewell: WilmerHale shuts down its Beijing office.…

In her ‘closing argument,’ she vowed to undo the havoc former president Donald Trump wreaked upon women’s rights. The post Kamala Harris Pledges To Restore Reproductive Freedom In America appeared…

Billing For A Special Treat: Bonus season is around the corner and associates are working hard! Everything Comes Up On The Campaign Trail: Judge faces ethics complaint for her stance…

For America! The post PA Judge Tosses Effort By GOP Congressmen To Throw Out Military And Overseas Ballots appeared first on Above the Law.

Clifford Chance Is Switching Things Up: Being a partner really pays! Crossing The Pond: Magic Circle firm wants to open offices in Texas and Boston. No Thoughts In The Study…

Every time I hear about an update to the scandal involving the once-clandestine romance between former judge David R. Jones and attorney Elizabeth Freeman, I am immediately transported to my…

If reelected, Trump wants Jack Smith OUT as special prosecutor, ASAP. The post Donald Trump Says He’s Eager To Tell Jack Smith His Personal Catchphrase: ‘You’re Fired!’ appeared first on…

From the Insult to Injury Department. The post Here’s Something Else Goldman-For-The-People Didn’t Do Very Well appeared first on Above the Law.

I wonder if Justice Kagan ever wishes she just took the damned bagels. The post Alito Discloses Gift From Far-Right European Princess appeared first on Above the Law.

They’re having a helluva run. The post Partners In This Practice Area Are Doing Exceptionally Well appeared first on Above the Law.

Being Honest Is A Huge Hurdle In A Defamation Case: Waste of time and money. Come On Guys, He Just Likes Hitler!: Jonathan Turley is doing damage control for Trump.…

Ed. note: This is the latest in a series providing a comprehensive guide to networking at conferences. Read the previous installment here. Continuing our exploration in “Conquering Conferences,” let’s dive…

State Supreme Court Typo Goes Viral: The Pelican State has a red squiggly under their seal. Green Light For The Golden State!: California Bar gets the go ahead for new…

This is a very big problem for Biglaw. Law firms need to adapt — and fast. The post Biglaw Firms May Not Be Ready To Offer The Mental Health Accommodations…

More People Are Taking The LSAT After Getting Rid Of The Logic Games Section: So long, and welcome! Prepare For The Fall: States rush to amend their Constitutions before the…

Managing partners don’t want to get ‘left out’ of the rush on mergers. The post To Merge Or Not To Merge, That Is The Question That’s Making Law Firm Leaders…

(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) Rudy Giuliani is the gift that keeps on giving for Donald Trump. After steering him into two separate impeachments and failing to overturn the 2020…

Goodwin Is Watching Fishbowl & Reddit: And they’re setting the rumors straight on layoffs. Reconsider Studying At Harvard: Law students get in trouble for having a study group. This is…

Basically this There is a very strong tendency for the discourse surrounding protests to fixate on their form rather than their content. The criticism usually begins and ends with an…

When the volume is stuck at 11. The post Trump Throws Tantrum Over Nothing Burger Special Counsel Disclosures appeared first on Above the Law.

Some lessons from the trenches. The post The Secrets To Success In Legal Tech Implementation appeared first on Above the Law.

The 2024 presidential election is less than three weeks away. Whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump win the race, the U.S. healthcare system is certain to undergo some changes as…

But he is entertaining. The post Not Exactly A Shining Example Of The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.

Mergers Bring Rank Changes: Biglaw firm decides on all-equity partnerships. That’s One Way To Get Lawyer’s Fees: Screwing the judge has its benefits. Speaking Of Priming The Judge: Elon pushes…

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The market and variation is utterly bewildering. Some household name firms that are near and dear to clients’ hearts…

Patty And Selma School Judge On Con Law: D’oh! Who Is Getting The Good Jobs?: Here’s a breakdown of the booming 2023 hiring cycle. Trump Lawyers Try The Normalcy Gambit:…

You don’t need evidence when you’re just trying to sow distrust in the process. The post Former Biglaw Partner Is Back On Her Election Denying Bullsh*t appeared first on Above…

A New, Physical Law School Is On The Way!: Good news for Alaska! Close Reading Must Not Be His Forte: If Joe Deters doesn’t understand “Boneless,” you think he gets…

He joins a handful of other Black lawyers who are successfully leading Am Law 200 firms. The post Top Biglaw Firm Names Its First Black Firmwide Managing Partner appeared first…

Law Firm Founder Speeds Up Retirement Date: More time to spend with the family! Don’t Doubt Our Client!: Lawyers drop an experiment to counter an opposing expert. Unfortunately, they forgot…

What you missed this month from the Legal Marketing Association. The post Marketing Roundup: Free Research Tools, Cross-Selling Plans, AI Tips appeared first on Above the Law.

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

Sorry, Diddy, but there’s no ‘spaghetti, fettucini, and veal’ behind bars. The post No More ‘Three-Course Meals’: Diddy’s Lawyer Says Jail Food Has Been ‘Rough’ On Client’s Gourmet Palate appeared…

As with eating, clients are less likely to choke on the bill if it’s broken up into smaller pieces. The post It Can Be Difficult To Estimate The Cost Of…

Will tech-savvy law departments need less outside help? The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Gen AI Versus Outside Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.

Each interaction is an opportunity to engage in a meaningful and enjoyable dialogue. The post Conquering Conferences: Making Every Conversation Count appeared first on Above the Law.

It *can* happen… The post Serving Articles Of Impeachment To A Supreme Court Justice appeared first on Above the Law.

You’re Telling On Yourself: Partner accused of using office for adult videos without sharing profits. Year In The Making: The Feds have been trying to crack Eric Adams’s phone for…

New Army policy on ‘enabling modern software development’ actually doubles down on some of DoD’s worst dysfunctions, argues Warren Katz, chairman of the Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government, violating…

Another Biglaw Firm Introduces VVS Salary Class: Let’s call nonequity partnerships what they are. You Better Catch Up!: Tech adoption is on the rise! The Workplace Hasn’t Adapted To Gen…

Come on now. For a while now, people have been wondering what it will look like as Millenials and Gen Zers represent themselves and others in court. Why quote Judge…

Giuliani Wants His Case To Wait: Because he’s the reason folks have a problem with Trump. So Much For Standing Your Ground: Twitter caves to Brazil’s demands. Things Are About…

‘Thanks again for having us to the state fair,’ Vassar purrs into the microphone. ‘We appreciate this.’ The post Phil Vassar Is A State Fair Legend And I Hereby Demand…

Do Y’all Not Want Money?: Start returning those phone calls! What’s Your Check Looking Like?: Tell us about those bonuses! That’s A Weird Way To Define A Fetus!: Florida tries…

Is the Twitter comments section running Florida’s legal department these days? Has state AG Ashley Moody simply wandered off in shame after one too many spankings at the hands of…

Justice Alito Seems Pretty Friendly Toward Mark Martin: You know, one of the guys behind trying to overturn the 2020 election? The Most Bang For Your JD: These are the…

New study finds that one in four lawyers have been bullied on the job. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Is Bullying Endemic To The Profession? appeared first on Above…

He should have kept his cannabis law practice separate. The post Former Prosecutor Gets Caught With 1,000 Pounds Of Weed At His Law Office appeared first on Above the Law.

Most people agree. The post The Real Reason To Go In-House appeared first on Above the Law.

This Boutique Firm Is Above Market!: You get paid how much!? Show US The Money!: when do you think your firm will hand out bonuses? Development In Shooting Of Judge…

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

Since When Can You Do That?: Biglaw firm gets in trouble for their legal strategy. Time To Pony Up: Colorado is saddled with the 303 Creative legal fees. Keeping Things…

More and more relevant data travels through phones, as this case shows. The post Deleting Evidence? Think Again: Lessons From The Eric Adams Scandal appeared first on Above the Law.

Biglaw Firm Welcomes Massive Partner Class: Wonder how much of that comes with equity? Is That Who I Think It Is?: Steven Chung looks at the legal dimension to voice…

Each day we move closer and closer to a mistrial. The post YSL RICO Trial So Bad Judge Needs A Breather & More! appeared first on Above the Law.

Now That’s A Really Big What If: Legal mastermind finds clearly established legal concept unconstitutional. Straight From The Mouths Of Summer Associates: These are the top Biglaw firms to work…

A federal judge in Delaware has dismissed the claim by now-shuttered legal research startup ROSS Intelligence that Thomson Reuters violated federal antitrust law by unlawfully tying its search tool to…

Yale Hits Historic Low In Rankings Prediction!: Will it ever manage to recover? Bigger Plans? Big Apple: This Biglaw firm sets its sights on New York and North America. Look…

Who hired this guy? The post Bomb Threat Alleged To Have Ties To District Attorney’s Office appeared first on Above the Law.

The renowned litigator would much rather spend time with his family than be stuck on the road for trials. The post Biglaw Managing Partner Passes On Trials, Says It’s ‘Younger…

The C-suite shares some gen AI data. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: GCs In The Dark? appeared first on Above the Law.

This week, a New York City-based startup decided to wage its own David vs. Goliath-style battle in the healthcare technology world. Following a months-long dispute, data platform Particle Health sued…

Summers at this firm get a lot out of the experience. The post Summer Associates’ Favorite Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

No More Weird Dancing: Trump can’t play this classic on the campaign trail anymore. The Doctor Is In: We interviewed Dr. Aaron Filler about Pauline Newman. Turley Employs “What about…

Prepare to take notes! The post Third Time’s The Charm: Dr. Aaron Filler Discusses Findings In Pauline Newman Case appeared first on Above the Law.

Quinn Emanuel Partner Alex Spiro Will Be Representing Eric Adams: What? Did he not want Olayemi Olurin? The Judicial Conference Committee on Financial Disclosure Looks Out For Judges: Take that…

It’s all about the Benjamins, baby, and Diddy allegedly uses his money to buy baby oil in bulk. The post Mo’ Baby Oil, Mo’ Problems: Diddy’s Lawyer Says His Client…

Most Firms Would Be Happy Amassing 100 Locations: This Biglaw firm sees that as two years’ worth of work. They Aren’t The Only Sprawling Firm In The Game: These are…

The IRS is likely to treat the ball as a ‘collectible,’ meaning that it will be taxed at a flat 28% rate. The post The Fan Who Caught Shohei Ohtani’s…

Insurrection Has Its Costs: Stomping the Capitol may have cost a student a free degree from a top law school. Law Students Aren’t The Only One Acing Exams!: Wonder what…

Is it really that hard to give a student a room for them to take an exam in? The post Law School’s Refusal To Accommodate Student With Disabilities Doesn’t Really…

Midsize Firm Merges Its Way Up: The new firm will have over 1000 lawyers, climbing higher in the Am Law 100! New YSL RICO Witness Turns Heads: What did he…

Okay, they’re technically suing SpaceX. Po-tay-to, po-tah-to. The post Who Is Suing Elon Musk Today? Cards Against Humanity, COME ON DOWN! appeared first on Above the Law.

DEADLOCK premieres tonight on PBS. The post Amy Coney Barrett Encourages Open Democracy… That Is, If She Hasn’t Already Impinged With Your Right To Vote appeared first on Above the…

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

The Supreme Court wasn’t always a “fall thing.” The post Bracing Yourself For The First Monday In October (AKA The Start Of The Supreme Court Term)? appeared first on Above…

Another setback for the high profile case. The post Revoked Conflict Waiver Means Delays In Slain Law Professor Case appeared first on Above the Law.

Sheriff Allegedly Shot Judge In His Chambers: The sheriff surrendered shortly after. Put This In Your Outline: Law Professor visually assaults students deploys legitimate pedagogical tactic of teaching via hardcore…

Don’t be like Rudy. The post Warning For Pro-Trump Attorneys This Election Season appeared first on Above the Law.

How Did You Get This Number?: Female law professors and students keep getting creepy messages from salty loser. The Order Of Things: California needs to focus on procedure before they…

Hope springs eternal. The post Outside Lawyers Urge 11th Circuit To Revive Docs Case And Kick Judge Cannon To The Curb appeared first on Above the Law.

Sean Combs’s Attorneys Didn’t Turn Off Track Changes: Not sure what they were going for! This Calls For Drastic Measures: Tradition goes to the wayside when you need to make…

Oopsie! A track changes screw-up strikes again. The post Lawyers For Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Make Embarrassing Mistake In Bail Letter To Judge appeared first on Above the Law.

So we did! Gather round and listen! The post You Could Make A Playlist Of All The Musicians Who Sued Trump For Playing Their Music appeared first on Above the…

Cancer is a big part of Ipsen’s growth strategy, evident in a series of business deals struck by the company in recent years to expand its oncology portfolio and drug…

Smells like school spirit. The post Biglaw ‘School Spirit Day’ Brings The Fun (And The Yoo-Hoo) appeared first on Above the Law.

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

More than 330 healthcare organizations signed letters this week urging the White House and Congress to extend a telehealth prescribing flexibility that was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic. Failure to…

A pair of studies look at artificial intelligence and online fraud. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: AI Can Perpetuate And Prevent Scams appeared first on Above the Law.

Because the Democratic candidate for president didn’t fall out of a coconut tree. The post Before There Was Kamala Harris… appeared first on Above the Law.

Hogan Lovells Is Shrinking Its Offices: Adieu to Sydney, Johannesburg, and Warsaw. Three Mixed Outcomes: Check out how Trump fared in court. Another Country Defends Itself From Twitter: Land down…

When you’re a star … The post Felonious Former President Has A Mixed Day In Three Courts appeared first on Above the Law.

Another Firm Closes An Eastern Office: Perkins Coie is moving its Asia-centered hub. Do You Know About The Boogeymen?: These are the firms you don’t want to go up against.…

Why must lawyers make everything complicated. The post Lawyers Manage To Turn Simplest Possible Request Into Absurd, Eye-Bleeding Powerpoint appeared first on Above the Law.

This AI Tool Is A Game Changer: You won’t want to comb through depositions the old way ever again. Taylor Swift Fights Deepfakes By Announcing Her Ballot: Be like Taylor…

Join Above the Law for our live webinar 9/12/24 at 1 p.m. ET. We’ll delve into the specifics on how savvy lawyers are finding themselves ahead of the AI game.…

These Two Make One Hell Of A Firm!: Womble Bond and Lewis Roca announce merger. He’s Gonna Fight ‘Em Off: The White Stripes take themselves off Trump’s campaign playlist. Weekends…

Making Copyright Law Great Again. The post White Stripes Join Long List Of Artists Telling Trump To Get Bent appeared first on Above the Law.

It Is Actually Happening!: Troutman Pepper Locke will be ringing in the new year! Not Very Unbiased Of You: Judge kicked off bench for calling all Black Americans lazy. Even…

Biglaw mergers are all the rage. The post More Biglaw Merger Mania As Am Law 100 Firm Looks To Expand In The Pacific Northwest appeared first on Above the Law.

Who is the top-ranking justice from this past term? The post Searching For The Best Opinions: Text Analyses From The 2023/2024 SCOTUS Term appeared first on Above the Law.

Service firms share their plans to train, lay off, or hire. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: AI’s Workforce Impact So Far appeared first on Above the Law.

Although it might admit the continuing litigation has dulled a bit of the schadenfreude. The post HP Doesn’t Care Mike Lynch Is Dead, Still Wants $4 Billion Of His Money…

What a difference a year makes. The post Associates Are No Longer Feeling This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

Trump-Focused Con Law Class Shocks Student: The shock would have been abated if they actually knew what they were talking about. Sometimes Integration Means Goodbye: A&O Shearman merger comes with…

Did your law school or alma mater make the cut? The post The Law Schools Where Starting Salaries For Graduates Exceed Their Student Debt appeared first on Above the Law.

You Used To Work Like This?!: Midlevels return to the firm life COVID put an end to. Getting Revenge For Revenge Porn: This law firm is stepping up to stop…

The firm has billed 28,000 hours to the cause — and counting! The post Biglaw Firm’s Mission To End Revenge Porn appeared first on Above the Law.

Not A Far Fall, But It Still Counts!: See where your school ranks on the list. So Much For Diversity: This Chicago Bears settlement doesn’t bode well for equity. You…

There are more ways to give back than with pro bono hours! The post Law Firm Donates School Supplies To Elementary School appeared first on Above the Law.

Is this an actionable claim? (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images) Judge Reed O’Connor is, by all accounts, a joke. Elevated to the federal bench by the grace of the Federalist…

(Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) On June 15, 2023, Donald Trump’s lawyers waived the claim of presidential immunity in their attempt to get his New York criminal case…

Keyboard with China flag key (Getty images) WASHINGTON — Officials from the National Security Agency and the State Department said they’re still struggling to come up with a way to…

Associate bonuses aren’t going to pay for themselves. The post The More Elite The Law Firm, The Bigger The Rate Hike appeared first on Above the Law.

(Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images) Steve Bannon isn’t going to let a little thing like jail stop him! Just yesterday, lawyers for the putrefying podcaster filed yet another batshit motion…

It’s All Connected: Not sure why O’Connor would recuse from Tesla and not from here. You’re Giving Yale A Bad Name: These are the folks ruining the prestige for everyone…

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(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…

Income partner headcount is up. The post What Biglaw Really Needs Is More Nonequity Partners appeared first on Above the Law.

Former Skadden Associates Are Turning Up The Heat In The Kitchen: Read up on how the cookie crumbles! Yale Law Has A Simple Path To Redemption: Still won’t be easy.…

Swing state voters weigh in. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: The Unpopularity Of Pot Restrictions appeared first on Above the Law.

When you sit at your desk, are you ready to say goodbye to all that? Would more cash, more meaningful work, or better work-life balance affect your perspective? Which firms…

Top Firm To Open Office In Paris: Add Ropes & Gray to your vacation gotta see list! Would Be Kavanaugh Assassin Has A 2025 Trial Date: Mark your calendar for…

(Photo by Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images) In early June 2022, in the wake of the unprecedented leak of a draft of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs opinion, Nicholas…

(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Disney Grants Chance To Sue In Court: Hopefully this will dampen the PR nightmare. Partner Lost At Sea: He and five others were last seen…

Join me in a riveting episode with law professor Charles Moxley, expert and author of “Nuclear Weapons and International Law.” Discover the legal complexities and real-world implications of nuclear policy,…

ABA Proposes New Class Requirements To Help Students: Back in my day, we just had the final! Elon Musk Can’t Even Copy With AI: His unveiled AI is laughably bad.…

Imagine, if you will, a small backwater town into which one day a large shiny object falls from the sky and lands dead center on the main street of the…

Corporate legal departments saw ever-increasing workloads in the past year, but their leaders are hopeful that some help is on the way. That’s according to the 2024 Chief Legal Officer…

If he wins, you can call it Elliott Airlines. The post Paul Singer Wants To Ground Two-Thirds Of Southwest’s Board appeared first on Above the Law.

This discovery may surprise you, but lawyers occasionally use profanity. A 2017 survey by Legal Cheek found that 42% of lawyers regularly curse on the job. And while many things…

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What founder of file-sharing website Megaupload recently lost his 12-year legal battle to stop his extradition from New…

RFK Jr.’s Meta Case Gets Slapped Down: Again. This is the second time. Hopefully the last. Mind Your Bs And Ws: Here’s an easy IP hypo for your next exam.…

(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…

You signed up for streaming, right? (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) The Disney+ To Forced Arbitration If We Kill You Pipeline Has A Few Holes: Our resident Disney Adult rips…

As artificial intelligence continues to infiltrate the tech-averse legal profession, one of the top schools in the nation is introducing what it is referring to as “the first-ever law degree…

Regional Firm Delays First l-Year Start Dates: Is this the start of a trend? Brought To You By Kaplan: The State Bar of California finds a way out of its…

Kamala Harris (Photo by NOAH BERGER/AFP/Getty Images) We know that Biglaw firms are handing out tons of cash to support Kamala Harris in her race for the presidency, but what…

UC Law San Francisco Is Putting Its Presidential Connection Forward: Will it encourage more enrollment? How Set Is The Future Of The Bar?: It may be NextGen, but there’s no…

(Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign is off to a great start, and her law school alma mater — the University of California…

Ye’s Former Lawyer Wants Out: Funny what not paying your attorney will make them do. The Law Don’t Make It Legal!: Trump launches…curious argument against DOJ. They Blamed It On…

It seems like just last year we were talking about CoCounsel 1.0, the generative AI product launched by Casetext and then swiftly acquired by Thomson Reuters. That’s because it was…

(via Image Generator) Another day, another federal judge reading the Supreme Court for filth. This time it’s Judge William Young, a Reagan appointee and former chief judge of the US…

(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…

More than 700 hospitals across the rural U.S. are at risk of closing due to their financial instability — that’s over 30% of the country’s rural hospitals. And for more…

This firm wasn’t always at the tippy top of the Am Law rankings. The post Kirkland’s Rocket Sled To The Top appeared first on Above the Law.

(via Getty Images) UK Firm Encourages WFH Over The Whole Rioting Thing: Stay safe out there. There’s Only One Remedy For Brady Violations: Mistrial? No, go take a CLE! Goofball…

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games cauldron (Photo by STEFANO RELLANDINI/AFP via Getty Images) Biglaw associates are known for being overachievers, but one attorney at Sidley Austin is taking…

Did Someone Say Bonuses?!: See which firm is giving up to $25k in summer bonuses! Big Money Isn’t Locked Behind Biglaw!: Boutique firms are where it’s at. A Far-Reaching Shame:…

Much of the news following the OceanGate Titan failure has been focused on the clear shortcomings of their former CEO or explaining what an implosion is in lay terms. Outside…

Biglaw Firm Makes Big Change To Normalized WFH Policy: Dear loyal employees, get bent. Oh No, Words Have Consequences!: Dancing like no one is watching is one thing, but tweeting?…

Col. Rich Kniseley, head of Space Systems Command’s Commercial Space Office. (US Air Force photo by Cherie Cullen) SMD 2024 — The Space Force is asking industry to answer a…

Are You One Of The Most Elite?: See if your firm makes the list. ABA Is For The Children: They asked the police to stop lying to children to extract…

One challenge for developing drugs for autoimmune diseases is that biologic therapies can spark an immune response against them. Immunology and inflammation research is coming up with new approaches to…

Bill Barr Hates Ethics: Even when it has bipartisan support! Cursed With Luxury And Poor Memory: Turns out there are even more Thomas x Crow trips! Clients Realize There Are…

New data shows that the financial margins for hospitals and physician groups leveled off in the second quarter of 2024, despite high costs for drugs and labor. Healthcare providers are…

I’ll be asking commission to join me in launching an inquiry into grocery prices to shed light on why it is that prices and profits remain so high, even as…

Something has been fishy about the nonequity class of partners for years now. For starters, the non in front of the equity takes out a huge part of what being…

The Senate has, at long last, acted on the problem of understaffing in the federal judiciary. Even before the Supreme Court’s elimination of Chevron deference made more work for federal…

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Vault’s most recent practice area rankings, which Biglaw firm is best in real estate? Hint: The…

Take The Test!: Do you think the head of the NBCE can do the bare minimum? Should You Be Wary Of Non-Equity Partnerships: Biglaw firm faces discrimination lawsuit that could…

We are pleased to announce the release of the 12th annual Above the Law Top 50 Law School Rankings. Most people who go to law school want to be lawyers.…

Victory Comes In Fives: Sidley opens another office in California. Don Lemon Sues Elon Over Sour Dealings: Hard to deny breaching contract when you end it by saying “contract cancelled”.…

In early July, rumors arose about Humana possibly buying Walmart’s shuttered clinics. The Louisville, Kentucky-based insurer is now announcing its intention to lease clinical space at 23 Walmart Supercenter retail…

(Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) Even Merrick Garland’s Decor Is On The Offensive: This would really hurt Judge Cannon’s feelings if she…

Suffice it to say, like the bank’s purported diversity push, it did not work. The post Wells Fargo Inconveniently Hit With Two Racial Discrimination Lawsuits While Trying To Convince Judge…