Trump Nominateith, Trump Complaineth When He Doesn’t Get His Way: Trump got big mad at his justices at the National …
The Biggest Law Firm Partnership Class Ever
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to SurePoint Technologies’s 2025 State of the …
The Laws Of Unintended Consequences
(Image via Getty) Do you ever feel that sometimes the law uses a sledgehammer to kill a gnat? Here’s a …
How Savvy Lawyers Balance AI Innovation With AI Responsibility
From document review to legal research, AI tools promise increased efficiency and reduced costs. But as law firms rush to …
Stop Networking. Start Showing Up.
There’s a question young lawyers ask all the time, usually a few years into practice, when the work is steady, …
Biglaw’s FOMO Talent Anxiety Now Comes With $50K Signing Bonuses For 1Ls
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I’ve talked to a few friends whose firms wanted to …
‘Enough Tacos for a Restaurant’: Trump’s Latest Iran Retreat Ripped for ‘Winging It’
President Donald Trump is facing ridicule and accusations of “TACOing” after posting that he is delaying his threatened bombing of …
DOJ Agrees To Let Michael Flynn Loot Treasury To The Tune Of $1.25M
(Photo by Alex Wroblewski/Getty Images) Two years ago, a court in Florida threw out Michael Flynn’s malicious prosecution lawsuit seeking …
How Iran Hoodwinked Trump With America’s Own Strategies: Columnist
President Donald Trump is facing ridicule and accusations of “TACOing” after posting that he is delaying his threatened bombing of …
Another Day, More Brackets! — See Also
Which Trump Administration Attorney Most Deserves To Lose Their License?: Vote on the winner (?) of the John Eastman region! …
Trump Judges Are Very Different Than Other Republican-Appointed Judges
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to an analysis by Court Accountability of …
Hegseth Confirms Potential $200 Billion Request For Iran Operations, But Figure ‘Could Move’
The post Hegseth Confirms Potential $200 Billion Request For Iran Operations, But Figure ‘Could Move’ appeared first on Above the …
Stat(s) Of The Week: Is FOMO Fueling Layoffs?
Over the last year, several major employers — including at least one Biglaw firm and one corporate legal department — …
People Often Confuse One Attorney For Another
It can sometimes be difficult for lawyers to distinguish themselves in the legal marketplace, especially if lawyers have a common name. Because …
Closer to Russia, Closer to Trump: US Official Says Alliances Are Shifting
News Published 6 hours ago on March 20, 2026 George Conway, once a leading Never-Trump Republican and now a Democratic …
Trump Sues Harvard, Blames The Jews
President Trump talks more about Harvard than people who actually went there — which is to say a lot. After …
‘Down There With the Titanic’: Fetterman Has Historic Polling Swing Says Analyst
News Published 6 hours ago on March 20, 2026 George Conway, once a leading Never-Trump Republican and now a Democratic …
‘I’ll Put A Bullet In Your Head’: The Disturbing Reality Of Being A Judge In America
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I don’t think being a federal judge is a job …
Saving The Worst For Last: Which Trump Administration Lawyer Most Deserves To Lose Their License?
Now we come to the final region in our bracket challenge. If you missed the prior regions, they’re still waiting …
It Isn’t March Madness Without A Bracket! — See Also
Which Trump Administration Lawyers Should Lose Their License The Hardest?: Here’s your explanation on the regions. And Here’s Where You …
Biglaw Partner Primes Columbia Law Students On AI Adoption
Often, learning about the law feels more like a history class than preparation to be a lawyer. The average 1L …
Business Development Without The Babysitter: A Smarter Model For Working Mothers
Ed. note: This is the latest installment in a series of posts on motherhood in the legal profession, in partnership …
Sixth Circuit Slaps Steep Sanctions On Two Lawyers For Fake Citations And Misrepresentations In Appellate Briefs
In what may be one of the most significant appellate sanctions rulings yet involving fabricated case citations, the 6th U.S. …
MADNESS! Rudy Giuliani Region: Which Trump Administration Lawyer Most Deserves To Lose Their License?
(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Now we move on to part the second part of our annual bracket. If you …
Even A George W. Bush Judge Thinks This White House Argument Is Ridiculous
There are only so many times you can stand in federal court and insist that up is down, black is …
GOP Senator Denounces ‘Foolish and Lazy’ Idea Trump Keeps Pushing
Top election officials are warning that President Donald Trump’s sweeping plan to overhaul voting systems would unleash chaos if signed …
‘Like a Bomb Threat’: Election Officials Warn of ‘Chaos’ Trump and His Bill Could Create
Top election officials are warning that President Donald Trump’s sweeping plan to overhaul voting systems would unleash chaos if signed …
DOJ Lawyer Gets Tossed Out Of Courtroom — See Also
Showing Up Unannounced Is One Thing, But Speaking?: Supervisory AUSA Mark Coyne gets shown the door. Will Someone Please Think …
7 Ways LOIS’s AI Features Can Save Legal Teams 100+ Hours A Month
Filevine’s LOIS is the first platform to embed intelligence into the DNA of legal work and unite people, processes, and …
Judge Tosses DOJ Lawyer From Courtroom As New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office Descends Into Chaos
Every seasoned litigator knows sometimes you have a bad day in court, but this is really, really bad. Because whatever …
AI Hallucinations And Judicial Derangements
It was Legalweek last week, and we discuss the big happenings from the show — which is pretty much all …
Ukraine Once Again Proves Its Friendship By Trying To Save The U.S. From Its Own Decadence
*Photo by Samuel Corum/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images) When I was reporting from Ukraine this fall, I learned to sleep through …
Employer Groups Applaud Bill That Aims To Spur Competition In Healthcare
The post Employer Groups Applaud Bill That Aims To Spur Competition In Healthcare appeared first on Above the Law.
‘He Was Aware’: Former Top Adviser Refutes Trump’s Denials on Iran Risks
The Trump White House is scrambling to contain fallout after Tuesday’s sudden, very public, and high-profile resignation of its top …
Morning Docket: 03.18.26
* Chief Justice Roberts says personal attacks against judges have got to stop. But, one might ask, what if those …
‘Grave Concern’: Democrats Demand DHS Preserve All Corey Lewandowski Records
The Trump White House is scrambling to contain fallout after Tuesday’s sudden, very public, and high-profile resignation of its top …
Are We Actually Going To Require Law Schools To Teach AI?
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which state’s Committee of Bar Examiners is considering …
Biglaw’s AI Reckoning May Be Coming For Lawyer Headcount
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Scale armies are dead in the water. AI is already …
Judge Tells SBF’s Mom To Please Stop Filing Motions Demanding To Speak With A Manager
On March 12, Barbara Fried — mother of convicted crypto bigshot Sam Bankman-Fried — wrote a letter to Judge Lewis …
Pam Bondi’s DOJ Lowers Hiring Standards After Driving Away Lawyers With Actual Experience
The Department of Justice is absolutely bleeding qualified attorneys. What was once one of the most prestigious jobs in government …
Legalweek Has Left The Building – And Successfully Landed In A New One
Last week, Law.com Legalweek pulled off something genuinely impressive: It moved. After 39 years at the New York Hilton Midtown, …
New Tool Catches AI Hallucinations In Legal Briefs
A few weeks ago, Gordon Rees found itself on the wrong end of a court filing flagging a number of …
You Can’t Salvage A Bad Judge By Calling Them Postmodern
Postmodern analysis has gotten a really bad rap. Understandably, there’s only so much vagueposting that passes itself off as cutting-edge …
‘Is Tulsi Next?’ Questions Swirl About Future of National Intelligence Director
The Trump White House is scrambling to contain fallout after Tuesday’s sudden, very public, and high-profile resignation of its top …
Introducing Clio’s Legal Trends Report
The legal profession is at an inflection point, driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). These tools provide powerful …
White House Scrambles for Damage Control After National Security Official’s Abrupt Exit
The Trump White House is scrambling to contain fallout after Tuesday’s sudden, very public, and high-profile resignation of its top …
Pigs Can Fly!: The Sins Of Legal Scholars
This is an article about academic dishonesty, both with one’s audience and with oneself. It is about the goal of academia …
Top Biglaw Firm Goes On Lateral Shopping Spree For Splashy Boston Launch
With regional business continuing to boom, the nation’s largest firms are launching new offices left and right in the hope …
It’s Not Legalweek Unless It Snows: Here’s My 2026 Recap
I’ve been attending ALM’s Legalweek in New York for several years. A couple of things every show has had in …
Why The Epic-Health Gorilla Case Just Got Juicier
The post Why The Epic-Health Gorilla Case Just Got Juicier appeared first on Above the Law.
Morning Docket: 03.17.26
* DOJ announces that it will start hiring prosecutors straight out of law school. At this point, replacing a whole …
‘Clear All Along’: Backlash Grows as Trump Aide Shrugs Off Consumer Pain From Iran War
A top Trump economic adviser is under fire after declaring that consumers hurt by an extended Iran war are the …
‘Sick, Demented, or Deranged’: Trump Issues Harshest Threat Yet Over Voter ID Bill
News Published 2 hours ago on March 17, 2026 A top Trump economic adviser is under fire after declaring that …
There Goes The Tampa Office — See Also
Baker McKenzie Scales Back Even Further: Restructuring has its consequences. Jeanine Pirro Does It Live!: Catch up on her meltdown …
Law School Has A Hard Time Getting Its Graduates To Pass The Bar Exam
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to new American Bar Association data, which …
Lawyers And Cybersecurity: Talk To An Expert — Before It’s Too Late
All too often at Legalweek and other legal tech conferences, I am inundated with meetings with vendors who want to …
Legal Ethics Roundup: New DOJ Attorney Rule Sparks Opposition, Rebuke For Judge’s ‘Vulgar Barroom Talk,’ Invisible Ethics For Lawmakers & More
Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, Legal …
6 Things To Know About Stryker’s Cyberattack
The post 6 Things To Know About Stryker’s Cyberattack appeared first on Above the Law.
Morning Docket: 03.16.26
* Trump rails against Supreme Court for lack of loyalty to him. [Guardian] * Jay Edelson warns of more “mass …
Gas Prices Near $4 in These Five States
President Donald Trump’s own social media posts harmed the Department of Justice’s efforts to criminally investigate Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome …
‘I Don’t Wanna Say That’: Trump Dodges on Boots on the Ground
President Donald Trump’s own social media posts harmed the Department of Justice’s efforts to criminally investigate Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome …
Kristi Noem at Center of Push for DOJ Perjury Probe: Report
President Donald Trump’s own social media posts harmed the Department of Justice’s efforts to criminally investigate Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome …
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
A new case usually involves a flood of hundreds or thousands of documents waiting to be pored over and deciphered. …
The Line We Cannot Cross: Where AI In Law Is Headed And Why Judgment Still Must Lead
AI is not waiting for the legal profession to get comfortable. It is moving fast, getting better, and reaching deeper …
Why UHS Is Acquiring Talkspace For $835M
The post Why UHS Is Acquiring Talkspace For $835M appeared first on Above the Law.
Morning Docket: 03.12.26
* DLA Piper abandoning verein structure. [Law.com International] * DOJ lawyer who called out immigration system and asked to be …
The Reality Of Courtroom Questioning Is Usually Less Dramatic
(Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What legal drama …
Seven Essential Security Strategies For Law Firms And Legal Departments
Getty Images Ed. note: This article first appeared in an ILTA publication. With cyberattacks and data breaches dominating the headlines, …
Lawyer Convicted Of Systematic Sexual Abuse Of Children
A jury delivered a verdict that brings a nearly decade‑long pattern of abuse into stark relief and sets the stage …
DOJ Attorney Throws Himself Under The Bus Rather Than Dragging Down Everyone Else
Assistant US attorney Rudy Renfer recently came under fire for a series of blunders. Not only did he manage to …
GOP Senator Demands TSA Funding—Then Blocks Bill Funding TSA
A Republican senator who has almost daily has been demanding funding for the Transportation Security Administration on Wednesday blocked Democratic …
Tiny Hands, Big Attitude — See Also
Donnie Throws Temper Tantrum Over Losing Fight With Biglaw: Tough time to be a DOJ lawyer! Y’all Call This Supreme?: …
In ‘Angry Outburst,’ Donald Trump Demands DOJ Keep Defending His Unconstitutional Attacks On Biglaw
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I never signed off on that. — President Donald Trump, in …
Chance The Rapper In Court Over Multimillion-Dollar Handshake Contract Dispute
I’ll be the first to say that rap lyrics should not be heavily relied on as evidence in criminal matters. …
Ed Martin Loses Mind, Catches Bar Complaint
(Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images) “Eagle” Ed Martin has done a lot of crazy stuff in his career, but fighting …
Biglaw’s Merger Market Is Heating Up — And More Firms Are Willing To Talk
After a blockbuster year for law firm combinations in 2025, the merger chatter in Biglaw isn’t slowing down anytime soon. …
Meet Eve — The AI Used By 800+ Top Plaintiff Firms
Two years ago, the idea that attorneys could be greeted each morning by medical records already summarized, demands drafted overnight, …
After Years Of ‘Hold My Beer’ Moments, Supreme Court Confidence Hits New Low
Photo by Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States via Getty Images NBC News has a new poll …
You, The Average American Taxpayer, Individually Spent $276.29 This Month To Fund The War Against Iran
War isn’t cheap. The biggest costs of war inevitably involve the economically immeasurable toll of the lives lost. The fallen …
The Latest In Iran And An Update In The Anthropic Saga
The post The Latest In Iran And An Update In The Anthropic Saga appeared first on Above the Law.
Trump Slammed for Trip Targeting Republican Who Backed Epstein Files Release
America is increasingly divided, politicians and social media say, but a new report digs beneath the surface of society to …
How Trump Fumbled What Should Be a ‘Rally Around the Flag’ Time in America: Columnist
News Published 6 hours ago on March 11, 2026 America is increasingly divided, politicians and social media say, but a …
How Trump’s ‘Delusional Faith in Himself’ Drove His Decision to Wage War: Columnist
America is increasingly divided, politicians and social media say, but a new report digs beneath the surface of society to …
Morning Docket: 03.11.26
* Ed Martin formally charged by D.C. disciplinary authorities. In case you were wondering why the DOJ is so adamant …
‘Hopelessly Divided’?: Report Reveals Basic Truths About American Society
America is increasingly divided, politicians and social media say, but a new report digs beneath the surface of society to …
Fright Makes Right — See Also
DOJ Argues Scared Biglaw Firms Show They Did Something Right!: That’s not how the Founders expected EOs to work. The …
The List Every Well-Read Lawyer Needs To See
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to a new Feedspot ranking of the …
You Know Exactly How The War In Iran Will End
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Everyone says that we don’t know how the war in Iran will end. Nonsense. We know …
Insiders Say This Top 10 Biglaw Firm’s Partner Hiring Blitz Has Big Kirkland Energy
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It feels like it’s trying to become the next Kirkland. …
Multimillion-Dollar Donation Will Let Law School Offer More Students Full Rides
Deciding to go to law school is usually seen as a self-investment. If tuition costs are the only thing that …
‘Looking to Throw in the Towel?’: Trump Mocked as Administration Again Switches Priorities
As House Republicans gather this week at President Donald Trump’s golf resort in Doral, Florida, one member has ignited outrage …
Trump Once Again Directly Contradicts Pentagon Chief on Key Element of Iran War
As House Republicans gather this week at President Donald Trump’s golf resort in Doral, Florida, one member has ignited outrage …
Your Destiny Is Not Assigned To You
There is a moment in every young lawyer’s career when the noise quiets down just enough for an uncomfortable question …
Trump’s Courtroom Strategy When Suing The Press: File First, Worry About The Constitution Later
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. He is filing lawsuits against people who are criticizing his …
Brown Rudnick Faces Gender-Based Discrimination Suit Over Unwanted Nicknames
The first rule of being a lawyer is to do right by your clients. The second rule is to not …
AI Adoption Among Legal Professionals Has More Than Doubled In A Year, New 8am Report Finds, But Firms Lag Far Behind Individual Practitioners
LexisNexis Legal & Professional has confirmed that hackers breached its servers and accessed customer and business information, after a threat …
Trump Dumps Kristi Noem In The Middle Of Her Speech, Which Is Objectively Very Funny
Despite building his whole brand around saying “you’re fired,” Donald Trump still can’t bring himself to say those words out …
How Trump’s True Believer Judges Are Warping The Federal Courts
Overall, Donald Trump and his administration prevailed in just 41% of district court cases and 45% of circuit court cases. …
Litera Celebrates Creative Use Of Foundation With Innovation Awards, Crowning Troutman Pepper Locke As Winner
Editor’s note: Latest in a series. Read the prior installment here. Foundation, Litera’s knowledge management platform, doesn’t just have customers — …
Bondi Says She’s The Bar Now
On her first day in office, Attorney General Pam Bondi delivered a warning to Justice Department lawyers: Refusing to zealously …
The Billable Hour’s Existential Crisis Has An Access To Justice Silver Lining
The billable hour’s obituary has become a genre unto itself. Every few years, the trendy prediction is that the clock …
Revealed: The Real Reason Kristi Noem Was Fired
News Published 3 hours ago on March 5, 2026 President Donald Trump’s announcement that Republican U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin will …
‘Bad to Worse’: Mockery Ensues as Trump Trades Noem for ‘Erratic’ Mullin
President Donald Trump’s announcement that Republican U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin will become the new Secretary of Homeland Security — replacing …
Trump’s Iran War Triggers Gas Price Shock — Especially in Red America
President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is having harsh effects on the price of gas for consumers, but no one …
Trump Uses Voter ID Push to Stoke Base With ‘Men in Women’s Sports’ Claim
News Published 3 hours ago on March 5, 2026 President Donald Trump’s announcement that Republican U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin will …
The Audacity Of AI Incompetence
Another day, another fictitious case citation. Blink, and you’ll miss the most recent comedy of AI-created errors. Since the release …
Tackling The Overlooked Obstacle To Pro Bono Work: Not Having A Clue How To Do It
Some practice areas easily lend themselves to pro bono work. Criminal defense lawyers can step up for indigent defendants and …
Health Gorilla Calls Epic Lawsuit ‘Attack On Interoperability’ In Motion To Dismiss
The post Health Gorilla Calls Epic Lawsuit ‘Attack On Interoperability’ In Motion To Dismiss appeared first on Above the Law.
Morning Docket: 03.03.26
* The DOJ’s long-awaited antitrust trial against Live Nation-Ticketmaster kicked off Monday. If you want tickets to the hottest trial …
Noem Pins Botched Pretti and Good ‘Domestic Terrorist’ Claims on Agents on the Ground
On Saturday, President Donald Trump authorized massive military action against Iran. On Sunday, the Director of the Federal Bureau of …
Rubio Scrambles to Contain Iran War Revolt
On Saturday, President Donald Trump authorized massive military action against Iran. On Sunday, the Director of the Federal Bureau of …
As Litigation Finance Grows, Law Students Have Opportunity To Get In On It Early
Law schools spend a lot of time teaching students how to argue cases. Or, maybe more accurately, how to read …
Hegseth Labels Anthropic A Supply Chain ‘Risk,’ After Trump Orders Gov To Ditch AI Firm
The post Hegseth Labels Anthropic A Supply Chain ‘Risk,’ After Trump Orders Gov To Ditch AI Firm appeared first on …
Morning Docket: 03.01.26
* Biglaw drafts plans to protect staff in its Middle East offices. [Law.com International] * As “Operation Epstein Fury,” continues …
Chief Justice Roberts Stares Into The Abyss — See Generally
Chief Justice Roberts Relishes Role As President’s Favorite Doormat: John Roberts traded his credibility so Trump could hold press conferences …
Lying Has Consequences, Feds — See Also
Liars Keep Losing In Court: Judges keep catching federal officers with their pants on fire. These Aren’t The Lawyers You’ve …
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sure Knew How To Turn A Phrase
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Harrison Ford reprises his role as CIA analyst …
Lawyers Usually Should Not Open Their Own Practices Right After Graduating From Law School
Ever since I started this column almost nine years ago, law students have reached out to me seeking advice on …
Law Firm Mergers Mean Lateral Movement — Lots Of It
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Anytime there’s a merger or a new entrant into the …
Private Loan Exchange Launches As Federal Lending Tightens The Screws On Law Students
If you’ve been feeling like the federal student loan safety net is shrinking just as tuition keeps doing its annual …
DOJ Feels The Squeeze As DHS’s Courtroom Pain Sponge
It’s not every day that a federal judge threatens to hold the US government in contempt. But yesterday it happened …
Why Drivers Should Brace for a Rapid Gas Price Surge This Week: Expert
President Donald Trump said Friday that he was against making former President Bill Clinton sit for a deposition about Jeffrey …
Trump ‘Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall’ as He Workshops War Goals With Journalists: Report
President Donald Trump said Friday that he was against making former President Bill Clinton sit for a deposition about Jeffrey …
Trump Orders Government to Drop Anthropic After AI Company Refuses Pentagon Demands
President Donald Trump said Friday that he was against making former President Bill Clinton sit for a deposition about Jeffrey …
Trump Says ‘I Don’t Like’ That Bill Clinton Was Deposed Over Epstein But ‘They Went After Me a Lot More’
President Donald Trump said Friday that he was against making former President Bill Clinton sit for a deposition about Jeffrey …
Senate Dems Give Trump Administration 90 Days to Refund Tariffs
President Donald Trump said Friday that he was against making former President Bill Clinton sit for a deposition about Jeffrey …
Trans Kansans, ACLU File Lawsuit Against State Invalidating Driver’s Licenses
It’s almost as if Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) wanted to prove why the LGBTQ Equality Act is so important, …
Legal Services Organizations Sue to Block Sweeping Immigration Appeals Rule That Eliminates Meaningful Judicial Review
Emergency Filing Seeks Court Order to Halt Implementation of Interim Final Rule that Dismantles Safeguards at the Board of Immigration …
Pete Hegseth Says Scouting America Agreed to Drop DEI Policies
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he was “very seriously considering ending” support for Scouting America—formerly the Boy Scouts of America—unless …
‘Emergency’ Voting Proposal Is ‘Divorced From Legal Reality’ Say Experts
President Donald Trump said Friday that he was against making former President Bill Clinton sit for a deposition about Jeffrey …
Comer Changes Tune After Lutnick Allegedly Lied
President Donald Trump said Friday that he was against making former President Bill Clinton sit for a deposition about Jeffrey …
‘Theatre of the Absurd’: Melania Trump Presiding Over UN Security Council Sparks Uproar
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Friday afternoon to order federal agencies to stop using Anthropic products after …
Law Professor Arrested On Over 50 Counts In CSAM Case — See Also
The Barry University School of Law Professor Is Alleged To Have Thousands Of Images: The Dow won’t protect him. Second …
Prince Andrew Makes Modern History In Epstein Case
While technically no longer a prince, the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over his alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein marks the …
Harvey Partners With … Well, Harvey, Its Namesake, As Brand Spokesperson
The post Harvey Partners With … Well, Harvey, Its Namesake, As Brand Spokesperson appeared first on Above the Law.
3Ls Spent Millions Of Hours Doing Pro Bono Work In 2025
Summer internships at Biglaw firms get the lion’s share of coverage, but they aren’t the only way that law student …
From The Olympic Track To The FIFA World Cup 26 Pitch: The Legal Fault Line Over Athlete Expression
When Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was pulled from competition at the Milan-Cortina Games for refusing to remove a helmet honoring more …
Top Biglaw Firm Gets A Mega-Merger Reality Check: ‘Some Partners Will Leave’
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Some Perkins Coie partners will leave—that’s not unusual in a …
‘Can You Imagine?’: Trump Slams SCOTUS Over Tariffs Case
Surrounded by dozens of world leaders, President Donald Trump hosted the inaugural meeting of his newly-formed Board of Peace, but …
‘One Way or Another’: Trump Vows to Pass SAVE America Voter ID Bill
Surrounded by dozens of world leaders, President Donald Trump hosted the inaugural meeting of his newly-formed Board of Peace, but …
Morning Docket: 02.18.26
* Federal judges granted limited freedom to respond to “illegitimate forms of criticism and attacks.” [ABA Journal] * Law firms …
Morning Docket: 02.17.26
* Law student convicted over fake bomb threat. [Legal Cheek] * Jeanine Pirro can’t win a case in D.C., so …
How Trump Used Jesse Jackson’s Death to Argue He’s Not a Racist
News Published 19 hours ago on February 16, 2026 A U.S. District judge invoked anti-totalitarian author George Orwell to deliver …
What Anthropic’s Release Of Claude Legal Skills Means For Solos And Smalls: Nothing
Last week, legal tech stocks in companies like Thomson Reuters and RELX (Lexis’ parent) plummeted in response to Anthropic’s release …
Jeanine Pirro Brought In Dance Photographer To Prosecute Lawmakers And It Went Exactly As You’d Expect
“I have never heard of a situation where every single grand juror rejected an indictment,” former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance …
Threading The Needle: How To Win The Case That Can’t Be Won (At Least Not The Obvious Way)
Every trial lawyer eventually gets that case. The one with no clean story. No righteous client. No obvious villain on …
Dow Jones > Pedophilia And Other Highlights From The Pam Bondi Meltdown
(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) During yesterday’s Epstein hearing, Pam Bondi gave the nation a master class in misleading debate …
Instead Of Replacing Departing Associate, Firm Leaned On AI. Costs Are Down 27 Percent And Profits Are Up.
Claims that AI can “replace” lawyers are deeply unserious. Years into the AI hype cycle, the hallucinations continue to mount, …
5 Tips For Proving Your Legal Department’s Value
Long gone are the days when demonstrating the value of legal work was more art than science. Today’s organizations are …
Trump Administration’s Bad Legal Takes Are Surprisingly Effective
The Trump administration’s fixation on Biglaw has become one of the strangest — and most legally embarrassing — throughlines of …
‘100% Exonerated’: In Wild Rant Trump Ties Bondi’s Epstein Hearing to Russia Probe
Several New York Times opinion columnists gathered to share their thoughts on President Donald Trump, warning of what they see …
Moderna Says FDA Refusal To Review mRNA Flu Vaccine Contradicts Federal Rules, Prior Guidance
The post Moderna Says FDA Refusal To Review mRNA Flu Vaccine Contradicts Federal Rules, Prior Guidance appeared first on Above …
Trump Working Systematically to Unravel Democracy and ‘Destroy Institutions’: Columnists
Several New York Times opinion columnists gathered to share their thoughts on President Donald Trump, warning of what they see …
‘Politically Toxic’: Voters Say Biden Was Better Than Trump
Several New York Times opinion columnists gathered to share their thoughts on President Donald Trump, warning of what they see …
Morning Docket: 02.12.26
* Lawmakers grilled Pam Bondi over the DOJ cover-up of the Epstein files, which included both improper redactions of perpetrators …
The New Frontier of Caregiver Discrimination in NYC Workplaces
Caregiver responsibilities are increasingly part of working life, and New York City law provides clear protections against discrimination based on …
Non-Compete Bans and Executive Contracts: What’s Changing in New York
Non-compete agreements remain enforceable in New York, despite the increasing legal scrutiny. Executives and senior employees are frequently asked to …
Is Mental Health a Disability at Work? How NY Law Protects Employees
Mental health conditions can qualify as disabilities in the workplace, and New York law provides strong protections for affected employees. …
Quiet Firing in NYC: Subtle Retaliation Tactics and How to Respond
Quiet firing refers to a pattern of subtle workplace actions that push an employee out without an explicit termination. Although …
Top Firm Blames AI For Huge Layoff Wave — See Also
Baker McKenzie Plans To Lay Off Hundreds Of People: Little harder to make the “AI won’t take our jobs” argument. …
Clarence Thomas’s Judicial Legacy
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! How many of Clarence Thomas’s former clerks are …
The Decision Trap That Slows Every Product Team
Momentum dies when teams treat every decision like it is irreversible. Why Product Lawyers Need a Better Decision LensIn-house product …
Federal Judge Reminds DHS That Court Orders Are Not Optional
Another day, another federal judge having to explain to the Trump administration that court orders are not optional suggestions. This …
Above The Law Is In The Epstein Files, Let Us Explain…
We’ve talked a lot about the high-powered lawyers and famous legal luminaries who find themselves in the notorious Epstein files. …
Law Students Help Community Members File Their Taxes
Lawyers have a reputation for being bad at math. What better way to fix that reputation than by helping others …
Carville Predicts Trump Will Get a Complete and Total ‘Whipping’
Prominent political strategist James Carville served up some strong language and colorful remarks about President Donald Trump on Super Bowl …
Would You Have Voted For Trump If You’d Seen This Future?
Photographer: Samuel Corum/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images Set your mind back to November 4, 2024, one day before the presidential election. …
‘Interests of Justice’: Pirro Signs DOJ Motion to Toss Bannon Indictment
Prominent political strategist James Carville served up some strong language and colorful remarks about President Donald Trump on Super Bowl …
HBCU Law School Not Allowed To Use The Word ‘Black’ For Black History Month Event
Last month, the Trump administration tried to minimize Black history by removing plaques honoring people enslaved by George Washington. Not …
Once-Elite DOJ Is Now Desperate For Lawyers, Resorts To ‘Forward This To A Friend’ Recruiting
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I was astonished. I have never seen anything like that. …
Another One (Or 5) Bites The Dust: Cadwalader Litigation Leaders Exit Amid Hogan Lovells Merger Fallout
Cadwalader’s planned merger with Hogan Lovells was supposed to be a stabilizing moment. The kind of Biglaw power move that …
Guilt By Musical Association — See Also
GOP Wants Investigation Of Justice Jackson Because She Attended The Grammys: Attending because she was nominated for best audio book …
Going For The Gold
Trial lawyer Rich Ruohonen is in Italy with Team USA, hoping to pad the nation’s medal count this year. What …
The Digital Health M&A Wave Is Finally Here
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Fascism Expert Warns Trump Could Invoke Emergency Powers to Cancel the Election
President Donald Trump, his team, and his allies are “saboteurs” who are “wrecking” all the institutions that brought America prosperity …
Lawyers Should Circulate Word Versions Of Documents To Be Negotiated
Lawyers typically understand basic technologies that make it easier to practice law and work with adversaries. For instance, many lawyers adopt …
Stat(s) Of The Week: Olympic History?
When the U.S. men’s curling team takes the ice this Wednesday, a Minnesota trial lawyer will have his sights on …
I’ve Taken Steps To Protect My Client’s Documents: But What Happens Post-Production?
You’re getting ready to make a document production to the other side. You’re worried though that the other side may use GenAI …
Former Biglaw Attorney Was Epstein Victim, Drafted Sex Contract
The latest drop of Epstein files contains all manner of disturbing revelations, but few as dark as the correspondence between …
A Bit Of Cultural Whiplash At Paul, Weiss After Firm’s Abrupt Leadership Pivot
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. He can be abrasive and does not have Brad’s diplomatic …
Brad Karp Steps Down As Chair Of Paul Weiss — See Also
Too Much Attention In The Spotlight: He remains a partner at the firm. Did Jones Day Represent Ghislaine Maxwell?: Would …
The Muppet Show Revival Gets The Lawyers Involved
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! In the new revival of The Muppet Show, …
LSC Issues Blueprint For Narrowing The Justice Gap Through Technology Innovation In Civil Legal Services
In 2013, the Legal Services Corporation published the landmark study, Report of The Summit on the Use of Technology to …
Running Your Cases
Most young lawyers don’t lose cases because they don’t know the law. They lose cases because they don’t run the …
‘I Have Stopped Nuclear Wars’: Trump Defends Letting US-Russia Arms Treaty Expire
President Donald Trump is defending allowing the nation’s last nuclear treaty with Russia to expire by declaring he’s already “stopped” …
Epstein Files Fallout Sparks Leadership Doubts, Possible Partner Exit Fears At Paul, Weiss
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The aftermath will go on for months [because of the …
Brad Karp’s Paul, Weiss Reign Ends With An Epstein-File Plot Twist
Brad Karp (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images) Brad Karp’s 18-year run atop Paul, Weiss ended yesterday evening with a carefully …
Morning Docket: 02.05.26
* Brad Karp steps down from chief Paul Weiss role he’s held for 18 years. [Above the Law] * New …
A Federal Judge’s Name Surfaces In The Epstein Files
What’s in the 3 million pages of the most recent drop of Epstein files is still being sifted through by …
Anthropic Enters Legal Tech, Legal Tech Enters Freefall
It wasn’t 1929 for the legal tech industry, but it wasn’t great either. Thomson Reuters lost around 15 percent of …
Visiting My Old Law School In The Twin Cities To Mourn A Friend And Curse ICE At A Soulless Hockey Game
ice hockey goalkeeper blocking a shot I recently lost a good friend. Men and women I’ve known since we were …
Donald Trump Calls Leonard Leo A ‘Sleazebag’… Again
(Photo by Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images) The president took a break from overseeing a domestic occupation, issuing threats to Iran, and …
Is President Trump’s $10B Lawsuit Against The IRS Legitimate Despite Being Both The Plaintiff And The Defendant?
On January 29, 2026, President Donald Trump, along with his sons Donald Jr. and Eric, and the Trump Organization, filed …
Included Health Launches Alternative Plan Design For Employers
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‘Did You Lie?’: Bessent Backtracks Under Fire Over Prior Testimony
President Donald Trump is drawing widespread attention and backlash after urging Republicans on Monday to “nationalize” elections in at least …
‘Serious Questions’: Noem’s DHS Facing GOP Senator’s Sweeping Investigation
President Donald Trump is drawing widespread attention and backlash after urging Republicans on Monday to “nationalize” elections in at least …
‘End This Tragedy’: Conway Calls to Impeach and Remove ‘Fascist’ Trump
President Donald Trump is drawing widespread attention and backlash after urging Republicans on Monday to “nationalize” elections in at least …
Brad Karp Ducks Out Of ‘Leadership In Uncertain Times’ Talk — See Also
Maybe He’s Just Leading By Example?: His low profile might have something to do with the Epstein files. Nothing Says …
Supreme Court Scandals Can Actually Get Worse
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What legal thriller begins with the assassination of …
Fired Arkansas Law Dean Gets Wave Of Support From Law Professors
In what has to be one of the most ridiculous reasons to get a job offer rescinded, the University of …
White House Scrambles to Spin Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Voting
President Donald Trump is drawing widespread attention and backlash after urging Republicans on Monday to “nationalize” elections in at least …
DOJ Lawyer Asks To Be Held In Contempt So She Can Sleep
The situation in Minnesota continues to prove an abject nightmare. The Trump administration continues to ignore and flagrantly undermine judges. …
Brad Karp Bails On Speaking Event In Wake Of Epstein File Revelations
There’s a lot of recent talk about Paul, Weiss’s chair Brad Karp — not much of it flattering right now. …
AI And Expert Witnesses: Not Replacement, But A Strategic Imperative
Ed. note: This is the latest in the article series, Cybersecurity: Tips From the Trenches, by our friends at Sensei Enterprises, a boutique …
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s Swift Right Wing Backlash
Sure, unlike some of her colleagues, Jeanine Pirro was actually nominated and confirmed by the Senate to her U.S. Attorney …
Marketing Roundup: A Self-Forged Legal Path, Predicting The Future And Investment Guidance
As part of the Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA’s) partnership with Above the Law, each month we share a roundup of …
The Courts Did Their Job, Will State Bar Finally Do Something About Lindsey Halligan?
Back in December, the Virginia State Bar declined to pursue an ethics probe into the insurance lawyer posing as the …
Judge Releases 5-Year-Old, Reminding Us How Bleak Everything Is Right Now
Judge Fred Biery of the Western District of Texas issued an order releasing five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father …
UC Law School San Francisco Scores Another Name Change Win
Law school name changes can be a big deal. Donate to a prestigious school to get the name changed and …
Job Of The Month: Brand New, Ultra Rare Partnership Opportunity
A long-time client has asked Kinney to help identify a private equity/finance attorney to join as a partner in the …
‘That Is A Dangerous Statement’: Federal Judge Eviscerates DOJ Over Slavery Exhibit Takedown
The Trump administration is trying to memory-hole slavery, and a federal judge is running out of patience with their shenanigans. …
Legal Ethics Roundup: ‘Streets Of Minneapolis,’ Boasberg Ethics Complaint Tossed, $4K/Hour Fees, Judge OK Playing Fantasy Football & More
Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, Legal …
Watching Politicians On Television
I’m giving up. I’ve decided there’s no reason to watch a politician on television. Forget Meet the Press or This Week With …
DOJ Begging For AUSAs On Twitter Like They’re Putting Together A Kickball League
As the Department of Justice continues hemorrhaging Assistant U.S. Attorneys, the administration has put out a call for new recruits. …
Is It Time To Change The Independent Dispute Resolution Process Of The No Surprises Act?
The post Is It Time To Change The Independent Dispute Resolution Process Of The No Surprises Act? appeared first on …
Trump to Bongino: ‘Republicans Ought to Nationalize the Voting’
Just after 1:00 a.m., President Donald Trump went on a late-night rant after Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah joked about …
‘We Don’t Have Much Time’: George Conway Issues Dire Warning About Donald Trump
Just after 1:00 a.m., President Donald Trump went on a late-night rant after Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah joked about …
Gabbard Spokesperson Goes Off the Rails Spinning Explosive WSJ Report
Just after 1:00 a.m., President Donald Trump went on a late-night rant after Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah joked about …
‘Snowflake’ Trump Mocked for 1 A.M. Lawsuit Threat Over Trevor Noah’s Epstein Island Jab
Just after 1:00 a.m., President Donald Trump went on a late-night rant after Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah joked about …
I Legally Carried A Concealed Handgun At A Minnesota Anti-ICE Protest
I had a permit to carry some years ago. I let it expire. In this jurisdiction, they are only good …
Senior DOJ Official And Right-Wing Lawyer Get In Hilariously Bitchy Twitter Slapfight
Harmeet Dhillon ascended to head the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division off a career backing election denialism and fronting Trump’s most …
How Cleary Gottlieb Created A Virtuous Cycle With Tech
Editor’s note: First in a series. The Litera Foundation knowledge management platform doesn’t just have customers. It has innovators — …
The End Of An Era: Stroock Dissolves After Nearly 150 Years
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I am extremely pleased by the outcome of this process, …
FIFA 2026, Politics, And The Law: What Sepp Blatter’s Warning Really Means For The World Cup In America
(Photo by Isabelle Ouvrard/SEPA.Media /Getty Images) Every World Cup arrives with controversy. That is part of the tournament’s DNA. Host …
New Year, New Shingle: Why 2026 Is The Year To Bet On Yourself
Has the thought of starting a law firm ever crossed your mind? There are plenty of reasons for starting your …
What Does Your Paycheck Look Like?
We’re collecting information for our annual law firm compensation report and need your help. If you are a lawyer at …
What Does OpenAI And Anthropic’s Healthcare Push Mean For The Industry?
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‘Piling Lie Upon Lie’: CNN Fact-Checker Torches Trump’s Iowa Claims
After pledging to deescalate tensions in Minnesota, President Donald Trump kicked off Wednesday by taking aim at the mayor of …
Silence Is Deafening From Second Amendment ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ Crowd: Columnist
After pledging to deescalate tensions in Minnesota, President Donald Trump kicked off Wednesday by taking aim at the mayor of …
Trump’s ‘Playing With Fire’ Attack Proves He ‘Isn’t Changing Course’: Experts
After pledging to deescalate tensions in Minnesota, President Donald Trump kicked off Wednesday by taking aim at the mayor of …
Meet The Elite Biglaw Partners Who Bill $4,000 Per Hour
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. If there’s someone out there who bills at a higher …
Trump Admin Plans To Let AI Write Transportation Regulations
Remember the first time you opened a copy of the Federal Register to feast upon eight pages of tiny print …
Firm-Owned Plane Crash Leaves No Survivors; Founder’s Wife, An Attorney, Among Deceased
We have some unfortunate news to report out of the Houston, Texas, legal community, in the wake of a tragic …
Why Firms Can’t Afford To Ignore Working Parents
Ed. note: This article is part of Parental Leave & The Legal Profession, a special series for Above the Law …
Judge Gives Trump’s ‘Of Course I Can Bulldoze The East Wing If I Wanna’ Argument The Side-Eye It Deserves
Last week there was a hearing in the case brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation over the Trump …
From Experimentation To Enablement: The State Of AI For In-House Legal
Legal teams aren’t asking if AI belongs in legal work. They’re deciding how and where it should be operationalized. In …
Legal Tech Leaders Join Other Legal Professionals In Open Letter Supporting The Rule Of Law
A number of leaders from the legal technology community are joining other legal professionals in an open letter supporting the …
‘Detonate’ DHS — or Face a Police State: Former Trump Official
Former Trump Department of Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor said that despite his many years at DHS, President …
Why 31,000 Kaiser Permanente Workers Are Striking — Again
The post Why 31,000 Kaiser Permanente Workers Are Striking — Again appeared first on Above the Law.
GOP Exodus Continues as Another Prominent Congressman Retires
Former Trump Department of Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor said that despite his many years at DHS, President …
Morning Docket: 01.27.26
* The $4000 billable hour has arrived. [Reuters] * Motorcycle gangs and pending domestic violence charges may be behind the …
Former Federal Prosecutor Blasts Trump’s ‘New Malignant Normal’
Former Trump Department of Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor said that despite his many years at DHS, President …
How Did The Beatles Get Involved With This? — See Also
DOJ Drops Hypo About Deporting The Beatles?: Why? To fight the great British Invasion that is Please Please Me, I …
Breaking The Ivy League’s Legal Glass Ceiling
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! The late Barbara Aronstein Black made history as …
Pentagon CTO Offers Industry Free Use Of 400 Patents From Gov’t Labs — For A Start
The post Pentagon CTO Offers Industry Free Use Of 400 Patents From Gov’t Labs — For A Start appeared first …
Trump: ‘We’re Bringing Back God’
President Donald Trump delivered a forceful message to attendees at the March for Life rally in Washington, D.C. In pre-recorded …
Stat(s) Of The Week: Law Schools’ Revolving Door
While the culture war cancellation of the University of Arkansas’ incoming law dean made headlines this week, it follows substantial …
Leveraging A Multigenerational Workforce To Build Stronger Law Firm Culture
Getty Images In this session, I sit down with Phil Gafka of LEAP Associates to explore how law firms can …
Lawyers Shouldn’t Perform Favors For Clients And Expect Additional Work
Lawyers and clients often develop years-long relationships during which clients and lawyers cultivate connections that often transcend the traditional attorney-client …
Mr. Worldwide: Artist Prevails In Fierce Battle Over The Copyright Act’s Reclamation Right
Congress, way back when, astutely recognized that an artist entering into an initial contract for an album, song, or story …
Like Lawyers In Pompeii: Is Legal Ignoring The AI Definitional Crisis? (Part V)
“Thinking of AI as only GenAI leads to the adoption of solutions that don’t work when there are practical, non-GenAI …
Judge Shot At Home Still Has ‘Strong Faith’ In Judicial System
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I want the community to know that I have strong …
There Goes Lindsey Halligan — See Also
Benchslaps Work After All!: No more U.S. Attorney roleplay. Shooter Attacks Judge And His Spouse: The assailant shot them in …
These Supreme Court Justices Got The Money
(Image via Getty) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which two Supreme Court justices …
The War Trump Repeatedly Promised To End In 24 Hours Still Rages A Year Later — And It Won’t End This Year Either
(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) On the campaign trail, Donald Trump repeatedly promised that he’d end the war in Ukraine …
Strategies For Stepping Into Your Greatest Personal And Professional Self
A new year means fresh starts, new goals, and new objectives, personally and professionally. As you reflect on the past …
These 19 Democrats May Already Be Jockeying for a Presidential Run: Report
The November midterms are more than nine months away, but already there are well over a dozen Democrats who could …
Former Biglaw Partner Calls Out Trump’s ‘Palpable’ ‘Dementia’ And ‘Cognitive Decline’
Former Hogan & Lovells partner turned White House special counsel (in the Trump I regime) Ty Cobb is back on the cable news circuit …
LexisNexis Unveils Oodles Of Legal AI Workflows
This morning, LexisNexis announced the commercial preview of Protégé AI Workflows, the inevitable next shoe to drop in the company’s …
Georgetown Law Students Petition To Keep Their School From Becoming An ICE Recruitment Center
It is plain knowledge that Georgetown Law is great if you’d like to transition your legal career toward working for …