Trump’s Lawyers Should Be Disbarred: Time for accountability. Mike Johnson Wants To Impeach Judges: Not the best time to signal …
Politics Is A Crapshoot And Biglaw Lobbyists Are Raking It In
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data pulled from Lobbying Disclosure Act …
Preparing The Next Generation Of AI-Literate Lawyers And Leaders
Ed. note: This article first appeared in an ILTA publication. Artificial intelligence is more than the latest new tool to …
A Sad, Pathetic Little Man
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) President Donald J. Trump begins the public portions of his Cabinet meetings by going around …
GOP Instability Deepens as Another Republican Candidate Calls It Quits
Just two days after federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota VA ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, setting off massive protests …
George Washington And Georgetown Law Ignore Students And Turn Campuses Into Virtual ICE Recruitment Centers
Last week, we covered Georgetown Law students’ valiant effort to stop ICE from showing up to their career fair. There …
There’s ‘No Vaccine’ For Partner Departures From Cravath, Other Elite Biglaw Firms
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. There is nothing to panic about. It is just that …
The Best Law Schools For Entertainment Law
Representing celebrity clients is likely to catapult your name into the news and turn your business into a household topic …
As Judicial Threats Spike, Mike Johnson Talks About ‘Making An Example’ Of Them
(Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) The threat environment for federal judges is pretty awful right about now. For …
Disbar Them All: The Only Accountability Left For Trump’s Lawyers
Trump administration lawyers have crossed ethical lines that would sink any other practitioner. They’ve lied to courts repeatedly. They’ve supported …
What If Tariffs Go Away — Or Don’t? How You Can Protect Your Bottom Line With Contract Intelligence
With the Supreme Court potentially poised to invalidate recent tariffs, organizations face a confusing scenario. Having clear visibility into contract …
The Perp Walk Is The Point
Last week the Justice Department threw a giant hissy fit because it wasn’t allowed to tweet out an image of …
Legal Ethics Roundup: GA Justices Want Jan 6 Lawyer Disbarred, Legal Independence Principles From Fed Judges, Crypto Complaint Against DOJ Atty & More
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How You Can Streamline Business Operations With AI
At recent trade shows, AI panels have been the most highly attended events — and there’s a good reason why. …
When Best Practices Hold Legal Teams Back
Why In-House Teams Keep Running Into The Same FrictionIn-house lawyers are swimming in best practices. Every vendor offers them. Every …
Trump Shifts Minnesota Messaging After Second Deadly Shooting Sparks Backlash
Just two days after federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota VA ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, setting off massive protests …
Lawmakers Grill Health Insurance CEOs: 4 Key Takeaways
The post Lawmakers Grill Health Insurance CEOs: 4 Key Takeaways appeared first on Above the Law.
Minnesota GOP Candidate for Governor Quits Over Federal ‘Retribution’ on Citizens
Just two days after federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota VA ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, setting off massive protests …
Morning Docket: 01.26.26
* Prime suspect in massive jewelry heist takes advantage of ICE and gets himself deported… to escape trial! Get ready …
Trump Escalates Minnesota Crackdown But Sidelines DHS Chief Kristi Noem
Just two days after federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota VA ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, setting off massive protests …
State AG Asks For Formal Legal Opinion From Himself
Earlier this week, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier dropped an official opinion declaring that he’s decided to void scores of …
Jack Smith Publicly Testifies On Donald Trump’s Revenge Tour Against Lawyers, Public Servants
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. President Trump has sought to seek revenge against career prosecutors, …
Proposed Evidentiary Rule 707: Addressing A Nonexistent Problem Instead Of Real Ones
Back in May 2025, the U.S. Judicial Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules proposed a new draft Rule to the Federal …
The Bigger They Are The More Column Inches They Get
Within our ranks, some attorneys want not only a low profile but no profile in the media, social or otherwise. …
How Young Lawyers Get Trial Experience (And Why It Still Matters)
There is a quiet but growing problem in our profession: too many young lawyers want to be trial lawyers, yet …
A GC’s Guide To The Modern Merger: Mastering Complex Transactions In Uncertain Times
As a recent report by Deloitte notes, today’s dealmakers must “navigate perpetual uncertainty.” The same goes for law departments involved with a …
SCOTUS Skeptical that Truth Social Is Real Life
Yesterday Solicitor General John Sauer tried to convince five Supreme Court justices to let President Trump burn down the Federal …
Trump ‘Miscalculated’ and It ‘Backfired’: Columnist Explains What Led to Trump ‘Failing’
News Published 2 hours ago on January 22, 2026 President Donald Trump on Thursday unleashed dozens of rapid-fire social media …
Congress’ New Healthcare Package: 7 Things To Know
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Trump Unleashes Wild Ego-Fueled Social Media Grievance Storm After Davos Defeat
President Donald Trump on Thursday unleashed dozens of rapid-fire social media posts after what critics described as a difficult few …
Morning Docket: 01.22.26
* ICE instructed its agents that they don’t need warrants to bust into houses. These Crim Pro issue spotters are …
Top Conservative Think Tank Roasted Over ‘Retrograde’ Marriage and Family Report
News Published 2 hours ago on January 22, 2026 President Donald Trump on Thursday unleashed dozens of rapid-fire social media …
Federal Judge Accuses Trump Team Of Conspiring Against The First Amendment, DOJ Shrugs
Reagan-appointed, 84-year-old U.S. District Judge William Young has had just about enough of the Trump administration’s First Amendment nonsense and …
Alexi Fires Back At Fastcase Lawsuit With Counterclaims Alleging Anticompetitive Conduct Following Clio’s $1B Acquisition
Alexi Technologies has filed its answer and counterclaim against Fastcase, vLex, and Clio, accusing the newly merged legal technology giant …
Small Frictions, Big Fixes: What Carl Davidson’s Inbox Struggle Teaches Legal Tech
For all our talk of AI disruption, few legal teams are tackling the true productivity killer: tab switching. Email bloat. …
Biglaw Firm Swoops In As Midsize Firm Collapses, Scooping Up Its Lawyers
Louisiana-based McGlinchey Stafford rang in the new year by announcing it would shut down, leaving many lawyers “scrambling for jobs” …
From Cost Center To Value Engine: Patent Management In The AI Era
How patent work is structured shapes how it is valued. In a recent Tradespace and Above the Law survey, two-thirds …
Less Hours Worked & Fewer Lawyers Needed: Dealing With The New AI Reality
A new Thomson Reuters Report reveals a fundamental disconnect between what law firms believe about AI and what clients may …
Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Aims To Cut Costs, But Details Are Sparse, Execs Say
The post Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Aims To Cut Costs, But Details Are Sparse, Execs Say appeared first on Above …
Morning Docket: 01.20.26
* ICE refusing to grant detainees access to legal counsel. “Imagine the chaos,” one agent said, describing the bare minimum …
US Could Slide Into Putin-Style Rule After Trump Foreign Policy Shift: Journalist
In a stark warning on the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term in office, The Bulwark’s editor, Jonathan …
Treasury Chief Draws Ridicule for Wanting to Protect Americans With ‘5, 10, 12 Homes’
News Published 11 minutes ago on January 20, 2026 In a stark warning on the first anniversary of President Donald …
‘Enemy Is Within’: Trump Boosts Post Casting NATO as a ‘Threat’ in Social Media Spree
In a stark warning on the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term in office, The Bulwark’s editor, Jonathan …
‘Code Red’: Newsom Tells Europe They’ve Been Played by ‘T-Rex’ Trump
In a stark warning on the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term in office, The Bulwark’s editor, Jonathan …
Lawyer Of The Year Stays In Good Trouble — See Also
Rachel Cohen Keeps Pushing Against Authoritarianism: Somebody has to take these 10-year-old phone thieves to task. Bonus Dollars And A …
Hacked Database To Match Their Hack Opinions — See Also
The Supreme Court’s Online Security Is Trash: Tennessee man accused of hacking SCOTUS 25 times in a two-month span. Former …
Bigger Is Better In Biglaw
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader describe their upcoming merger as the largest law firm merger in history, creating a firm of …
‘Adventures In Legal Tech’: How One Firm Stays On Track With Tech
Can technology help create a positive workplace culture? How can a growing law firm leverage the latest tools? Just how …
California To Investigate If xAI Broke The Law With Easily Accessible Porn Deepfakes Of Women And Minors
Twitter, the world’s former public stage turned Stormfront alternative and porn site not long after Elon Musk’s takeover, is facing …
Warning Party To Stop Citing Fake AI Cases Is Not, In Fact, Bias
Phony cases continue to proliferate across the docket. This recent explosion stems from the advent of artificial intelligence tools, with …
Biglaw Lateral Activity Expected To Be ‘On Fire’ In 2026
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We think 2026 is going to be on fire, and …
Minnesota Becoming A Constitutional Law Issue-Spotter
(Photo by Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images) With polls showing more Americans now favor abolishing ICE than …
Former Biglaw Partner Officially Charged With Murder In Wife’s Death
(Image via iStock) On October 27, 2024, Caitlin Tracey, 36, the wife of former Duane Morris tax partner Adam P. …
Expert Warns ‘People Will Die’ After Trump Induces ‘Armageddon’ With New Budget Cuts
Overnight and without warning, the Trump administration slashed around $2 billion from mental health and addiction programs, leaving organizations, front-line …
Supreme Court Hacked, Proving Its Cybersecurity Is As Robust As Its Ethical Code
Remember when the Supreme Court was absolutely consumed with figuring out who leaked the Dobbs draft opinion? They assigned the …
Fox Hosts Try to Convince Viewers Trump ‘Not Really All That Different’ From Them
Overnight and without warning, the Trump administration slashed around $2 billion from mental health and addiction programs, leaving organizations, front-line …
What If Tariffs Go Away — Or Don’t? Navigating Uncertainty With Contract Intelligence
With the Supreme Court potentially poised to invalidate recent tariffs, organizations face a confusing scenario: the possibility of some $200B …
House Republican Calls for Bondi to Testify Over Epstein Files ‘Failure to Comply’
Overnight and without warning, the Trump administration slashed around $2 billion from mental health and addiction programs, leaving organizations, front-line …
Report: Immigration Detention Is Bigger, Harsher, and Less Accountable Than Ever
Published: January 14, 2026 Trump Administration Targets People with No Criminal Record and Uses Detention to Pressure Them to Give Up Their …
Not One Super Bonus, But Two! — See Also
Pillsbury Associates Are Eating This Bonus Season!: You can go back for a 4th plate of cash if you’ve worked …
Am Law 100 Firm Pulls Off Historic Hat Trick
In 2025, what firm made history becoming the first Am Law 100 firm to close three mergers in a single …
Tons Of Dough: Biglaw Firm Serves Up A Four-Course Bonus Feast
Fresh from the oven, it’s time for some bonus lovin’! Well, the news isn’t exactly fresh since it happened back …
Voting Is Now Open! Pick The 15 Finalists To Compete At Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW 2026 In March
With this post, voting is now officially open! Help pick the 15 legal tech startups that will get to compete …
More Than 1,000 Fashion & Beauty Companies Sue Trump Over Tariffs
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Morning Docket: 01.13.25
* Mark Kelly hires Arnold & Porter to sue Pete Hegseth and the Defense Department for threatening to illegally slash …
Democrat Demands DOJ and DHS Reveal How Many Pardoned ‘Insurrectionists’ Have Been Hired
A prominent Democrat is demanding to know how many January 6 “insurrectionists” have been hired by the U.S. Department of …
Pirro Backtracks as Powell Investigation Rapidly Goes Off the Rails
A prominent Democrat is demanding to know how many January 6 “insurrectionists” have been hired by the U.S. Department of …
Associated With Excellence — See Also
Rachel Cohen Is Above The Law’s Lawyer Of The Year!: What will 2026 bring? No Fraud Behind The Gavel: Judge …
Supreme Court’s Delayed Gratification
According to The New York Times, the Supreme Court’s first opinion in an argued case this term (Bowe v. United …
Visibility Creates Opportunity: How Lawyers Build Trust, Authority, And Growth
Getty Images In this session, I sat down with Colleen Joyce, CEO of Lawyer.com, to talk about how today’s most …
Build Once, Earn Often: Dorna Moini On The New Economics Of Scalable Legal Products
Too many lawyers still see their value as tied to time. More hours. More stress. More inefficiency. What if we …
Will Venezuela Cost Trump The Nobel Peace Prize?
I was shocked that President Donald Trump launched a military attack on Venezuela to kidnap Nicolas Maduro. How could it …
After Failed Merger, This Top Biglaw Firm Is Single And May Still Be Looking
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The firm’s fine, I don’t view this as the firm …
Former Biglaw Associate Who Refused To Capitulate To Trump Wins 2025 Lawyer Of The Year Honors
The competition for 2025 Lawyer of the Year honors was not a close one, not even one little bit. In fact, …
Judge Finds Himself On The Other End Of Gavel After Felony Charge
If you’ve studied for the MPRE, you’ve likely gone over the code of judicial conduct. Some things require a bit …
DOJ Opens Criminal Probe Into Jerome Powell For Crime Of Not Cutting Interest Rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell released a highly unusual weekend video message to announce that the Department of Justice served …
CES 2026: The Trends. The Vibe. And Some Final Thoughts.
(Image by Tayfun Cokun – Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) Usually after a tech show closes down, I provide my takeaways and …
Legal Ethics Roundup: ‘Rogue Judges’ Senate Hearing, TX Ends ABA Oversight, Judge Charged Over ‘Book Of Grudges,’ Predictions For 2026 & More
Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, Legal …
Trump ‘Laser-Focused’ on Affordability Says White House After Calling It a ‘Hoax’
President Donald Trump does not have the support of the vast majority of Americans in his efforts to reduce the …
Trump DOJ Fires Attorney Who Refused to Prosecute James Comey
President Donald Trump does not have the support of the vast majority of Americans in his efforts to reduce the …
‘Screwed’: Trump Warns Supreme Court on Tariffs
With many Americans awaiting a Supreme Court decision on the sweeping Trump tariffs and some experts believing the Court will …
Trump ‘Losing Political Fight’ to Fed Chair: Analyst
President Donald Trump does not have the support of the vast majority of Americans in his efforts to reduce the …
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog …
Abrego Garcia Asks For Sanctions As Gov’t Officials Continue To Publicly Attack Him Ahead Of His Trial
Whether the Trump administration likes it or not, the right to a fair trial still exists. And even the person …
Morning Docket: 01.09.26
* M&A lawyers see busy year ahead. [Reuters] * Recent judicial nominees can’t give a straight answer about January 6. …
The Leading Voice In Legal Academia
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Who took the #1 spot in The National …
Trump White House Reached Out to Secret Service About Marjorie Taylor Greene: Report
A video obtained by HuffPost appears to show federal agents preventing a man who identified himself as a physician from …
ICE Kills Legal Observer In Broad Daylight — See Also
Obviously Wrong, But Probably Not Wrong Enough For Qualified Immunity: Mayor Jacob Frey has since told ICE to leave his …
The Sharp Increase In AI-Related Risk
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to recent analysis by Bloomberg Law, a …
Right-Wing’s Fraud Fever Dreams Will Fade Even As Tim Walz’s Decision To Cede Power Goes Down In History
Fraud is bad. When it takes place, it should be uncovered and prosecuted. That was exactly what was happening before …
Gimme More (Deductions): Britney Spears Challenges The IRS At The US Tax Court
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Former pop megastar Britney Spears is now fighting the IRS. Last month, Spears filed a …
ICE Kills A Woman In Minneapolis And Will Probably Get Away With It
This morning, ICE agents shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis. The agents, part of a Minnesota surge designed by …
Video Appears to Show Federal Agents Preventing Doctor From Helping Shooting Victim
News Published 7 hours ago on January 7, 2026 The White House has said that all options are on the …
‘Sick of Stupid’: GOP Senator Slams Top Trump Advisor
News Published 7 hours ago on January 7, 2026 The White House has said that all options are on the …
Morning Docket: 01.05.26
* Refresher on the legal arguments for “killing 80 people to arrest the leader of a sovereign nation for possessing …
Top 20 Biglaw Firm Hands Out Extra-Special Bonuses On New Year’s Eve
Happy New Year! One Biglaw firm recently made sure that almost everyone at the firm was able to ring in …
Morning Docket: 01.02.26
* Elon Musk’s lawyer is a clown. Seriously (though no red nose). [The Independent] * Trump says he’s removing the …
Trump Says No Other President Would Take Cognitive Test He ‘Aced’ Three Times Straight
Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump repeated a racist conspiracy theory about Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and called for Somali immigrants …
The Week Before Christmas! — See Also
See Also Boutique Firm Brings The Money!: Rolnick Kramer Sadighi announced bonuses! A Second Bite At Failure: Lindsey Halligan has …
Homeland Security Shares Christmas Message ‘We Are Blessed To Share a Nation and a Savior’
News Published 9 hours ago on December 24, 2025 Democratic candidate for Illinois’ 9th congressional district Kat Abughazaleh announced that …
Arizona State Senator Proposes Health Study Looking Into ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
News Published 9 hours ago on December 24, 2025 Democratic candidate for Illinois’ 9th congressional district Kat Abughazaleh announced that …
Top 25 Biglaw Firm Announces Bonuses
You know why you’re here. King & Spalding just hitched onto the bonus train! They’ve been raking in the cash, …
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog …
How Filevine’s New DraftAI Cuts Out Hours Of Writing Work
After years of being a market leader in case management software, Filevine has built a reputation for making lawyers’ jobs …
From Pilot To Playbook: How One Nonprofit Reaped The Benefits Of AI
What happens when a nonprofit embraces AI not for the hype, but for the help? In the latest episode of …
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Offers Associates Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses, Up To $218K!
Biglaw firms have largely fallen in line with the prevailing market rate (i.e., the Cravath/Milbank scale for year-end and special …
Biglaw Firm Targeted By Trump Delights With Associate Bonuses
This year, WilmerHale ponied up to fight the good fight against the Trumpian Executive Order designed to break the major law firm …
‘Overnight’: Trump Claims He Could Slash Unemployment by More Than Half
After the White House announced that the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts — the …
The ‘Koozie’ People Bullied A Wooden Drink Sleeve Product, ‘Woodzie’, Into A Name Change
I’ve said it roughly a zillion times: trademark bullying exists because it works. One of the unfortunate inequities of our system is …
Trump DOJ Blasted for ‘Missing Today’s Legal Deadline’ to Release All Epstein Files
After the White House announced that the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts — the …
Morning Docket: 12.19.25
* Trump orders looser restrictions on marijuana… immediately after passing harsher new laws on hemp. Certainly no dementia at work …
Trump Will Be ‘Devastated and Humiliated’ if Jack Smith Testifies in Public: Top Dem
After the White House announced that the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts — the …
Firms Merge To Make The 5th Largest Firm By Revenue! — See Also
Hogan Lovells To Merge With Cadwalader: They’ll still be HoLove in our hearts. A Quiet Bonus Announcement: Morgan Lewis announced …
The Biglaw Firm Trying To Figure Out What The Hell Has Gone Wrong With Michigan Football
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Following the firing and arrest of Michigan football …
A Super-Competitive Admissions Cycle At Top Law Schools Will Be ‘Brutal’ For Would-Be Law Students
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. This is looking to be a brutal year for …
Rape Allegation Rocks Major Biglaw Firm
Proceeding under the name Jane Doe, a former associate at DLA Piper has filed suit alleging that Brian Biggs, then …
Man Files Civil Rights Lawsuit After Being Arrested Over A Meme
One of the signs you’ve begun thinking like a lawyer is when you happen upon a news story and reflexively …
ABA Task Force: AI Has Moved From Experiment To Infrastructure For The Legal Profession
Artificial intelligence is no longer an abstract or experimental technology for lawyers – it is rapidly becoming core infrastructure for …
Dershowitz Tells Trump Constitution Is ‘Not Clear’ On Third Term, Continuing Transition From Scholar To MAGA Crank
Alan Dershowitz continues his late-in-life transition from esteemed Harvard Law School scholar to Temu Eli Cash with an upcoming book …
‘Downright Weird’: Kennedys Blast New Trump-Kennedy Center Name
After the White House announced that the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts — the …
Your 2026 Affirmations
I love those little calendars you put on your desk that have daily affirmations. In my last piece, I discussed …
‘Cult of Personality’: White House Slammed After Announcing New Name for Kennedy Center
After the White House announced that the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts — the …
4 Ways Your Firm Can Build Economic Resilience
Even during boom times, economic challenges may be lurking around the corner. That’s why it’s critical for law firms to …
Warnock Fires Back at Trump With Bible Study Invite
After the White House announced that the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts — the …
Cadwalader To Merge With Hogan Lovells, Creating Historic Law Firm Powerhouse
Cadwalader, Wall Street’s oldest firm, has had a rough go of things this year. In the wake of the firm’s …
Boutique Firm Obliterates The Market With Bonuses Up To $355K, With Specials Up To $160K On Top
Boutique firms continue to dominate when it comes to associate compensation this bonus season. Plenty of firms can match Cravath’s year-end …
3 Ways Professional-Grade AI Differs From Consumer Solutions
The integration of AI into legal practice has reached a critical inflection point, and the risks of choosing the wrong …
From Briefs To Blazers: How Jessica Markham Built Jurisdiction Clothing While Running A Law Firm
Jurisdiction isn’t just a legal concept. It’s a destination that exists in the form of an eponymous curated boutique, Jurisdiction …
Holiday Parties: Yay Or Nay?
Is there anything worse than a holiday office party? I can think of nothing less fun than spending several hours …
Step Up: Turning Reflection Into Momentum For The New Year
The turn of a new year always brings a certain energy: an invitation to pause, breathe, and take stock of …
‘Robbing Peter to Pay Paul’: Trump Diverts Congress-Approved Funds for ‘Warrior Dividend’
There is bipartisan support for President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that roughly 1.5 million U.S. service members will receive $1,776 …
Top 10 Biglaw Firm Offered Market Bonuses Early And Under The Radar
This bonus season has been a mad dash to match the Cravath/Milbank year-end and special bonuses that have become the …
‘With a Grain of Salt’: Urging Caution on Inflation Report Economists Warn of Missing Data
There is bipartisan support for President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that roughly 1.5 million U.S. service members will receive $1,776 …
Coalition Of Pharmacy Groups Urges Congress To Enact PBM Reform
The post Coalition Of Pharmacy Groups Urges Congress To Enact PBM Reform appeared first on Above the Law.
Morning Docket: 12.18.25
* As Trump administration braces for loss in tariff case, it’s time to take stock of how unbelievably bad this …
$770K In Bonuses?! — See Also
Boutique Firm Blows The Market Out Of The Water!: Never a better time to work at Bursor & Fisher! They …
Nick Reiner’s Attorney Is Used To The Spotlight
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Nick Reiner hired what Los Angeles criminal defense …
Boutique Trial Firm Announces Huge Bonuses With A Personal Touch
No one likes another call when they’re already swamped with work, but Hueston Hennigan just gave all of their associates …
Get Ready For U.S. News Law School Rankings To Make No Sense
Once upon a time, the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings served a purpose. Not a particularly noble …
Law Schools Are Increasingly Popular
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data from the Council of the …
Why Lawyers Keep Casting Blind And How A Lawyer Coach Can Help You Hit The Right Water
A few days after a fruitful guided fishing trip with my son, I told the story of our bounty to …
AI Summit 2025: 10 Takeaways And Some Unanswered Questions
I walked into the AI Summit with hard questions about industry maturity, infrastructure challenges, and implementation realities. My previous coverage …
Cadwalader Promotes Big Partner Class Amid Merger Talks
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We’re thrilled to share this news. The past year …
Trump Lawyer Fight Club: Marc Kasowitz Sued By Former Partner Eric Herschmann
Entropy rules the universe, no matter how closely you flirt with authoritarians. Once upon a time, Marc Kasowitz and Eric …
White House Teases Out What Trump Will Say in Rare Oval Office Address
President Donald Trump has delivered only two Oval Office addresses this term, with a third set for Wednesday night. He …
Biglaw Firm Rewards Their Whole Team With Huge Bonuses
Susman Godfrey made their fair share of Above the Law headlines this year for reminding the Trump administration that some …
How Trump ‘Dramatically’ Expanded Presidential Power and Beat His First Term Record
News Published 3 hours ago on December 16, 2025 President Donald Trump has delivered only two Oval Office addresses this …
Holidays Come Early For Top 20 Biglaw Firm
Last year, Goodwin announced its bonus structure in early January. Not that there’s anything necessarily wrong about that — many …
The 2025 Outside Counsel Rankings: Top Law Firms By Industry
Last week, we released our Outside Counsel Rankings, an annual look at the Biglaw firms corporate law departments depend on …
Huge Bonuses And Lindsey Halligan Humiliation — See Also
Lindsey Halligan (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images) The Losses Keep Coming: A third no-bill and an evidence lockout! Boutique Firms …
Confidentiality Agreements in Sexual Harassment Settlements: What You Need to Know in NYC
If you settle a sexual harassment claim, you may be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement. These agreements can affect …
The Supreme Court’s Got Game
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What is the unofficial nickname for the U.S. …
Stop Outsourcing By Instinct: Otto Hanson On How Legal Teams Can Turn Contract Review Into A Strategic Asset
If your in-house legal team is still picking outside counsel based on legacy relationships, hunches, or internal reputation, you’re not …
Defending The Indefensible
(Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images) I understand both sides of the argument about blowing up boats allegedly carrying …
AI Email Tools For Legal: A Time Saver Or Emperor Without Clothes?
“These must indeed be splendid clothes! Had I such a suit I might at once…be able to distinguish the wise …
ATL Holiday Card Contest: The Finalists! (2025)
(Image via Getty) Hanukkah is here, Christmas is nearly upon us, and everyone in the legal profession is ready to …
Trump and His Team Have ‘Fetishized’ Bragging: Columnist
News Published 4 hours ago on December 15, 2025 There has been a “massive shift” in the party Americans trust …
ICE Accidentally Publishes A ‘Watch List’ Of Immigration Lawyers, Which Is Definitely A Normal Thing For The Government To Do
Did you have immigration lawyer watch list on your 2025 authoritarianism BINGO card? If so, congrats! But for everyone else, …
Forecaster Reveals ‘Massive Shift’ in Party Americans Trust
There has been a “massive shift” in the party Americans trust more on inflation — one of the top issues …
Biglaw’s Latest Transatlantic Merger Will Be Complete Come May 2026
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It’s what we believe our clients want from their …
ACA Health Care Premiums Are Spiking… Is Your Firm Doing Anything About It?
At the end of the month, the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies that millions of Americans rely on to …
Lindsey Halligan Humiliated In Court. Again.
Lindsey Halligan had another bad week at her pretend job as US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. First …
The Missing Piece In Agentic AI: Shape The Habits That Power Real Adoption
Here’s what we know: 80% of legal teams are using generative AI according to ILTA’s 2025 Technology Survey. That’s impressive …
Tracking Biglaw Bonuses And War Crimes — See Generally
Bonus Tracker Season Officially Begins: Clear your calendars, mute your partners, and keep refreshing — the market has opinions and …
Since When Can Presidents Do That? — See Also
President Trump Pardons Election Denier For State Crimes: What part of Federalism is this? See If You Can Catch All …
So Much Bonus Money! — See Also
Boutiques Are Sharing The Wealth: Perry Law, Pallas Partners, and Ross Aronstam & Moritz! As Are Biglaw Firms!: Freshfields and …
The Seat Of The Legal Industry’s Expansion
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the newly released the 2026 Citi …
The 2025 Outside Counsel Rankings: The Top Law Firms According To In-House Counsel
We are pleased to release our eighth annual ranking of the Top Outside Counsel, featuring the law firms that clients …
Don’t Be A Grinch: Submit Your Law Firm’s Holiday Card For Our 17th Annual Contest
The post Don’t Be A Grinch: Submit Your Law Firm’s Holiday Card For Our 17th Annual Contest appeared first on …
Film Studios, News Media, And Even Competitor LexisNexis Among The 9 Amicus Briefs Supporting Thomson Reuters’ Copyright Case Against ROSS
The long-running copyright litigation between Thomson Reuters and ROSS Intelligence is now pending in the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals …
Adam Smith Details NDAA Deal, Blasts Pentagon Secrecy At Reagan National Defense Forum
The post Adam Smith Details NDAA Deal, Blasts Pentagon Secrecy At Reagan National Defense Forum appeared first on Above the …
Morning Docket: 12.09.25
* There are officially more lawyers than ever. [Law.com] * Supreme Court describes a century of precedent as a “dried …
‘Appearance of Quid Pro Quo’: Sotomayor Confronts GOP Lawyer in Campaign Finance Argument
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor blasted loosened campaign finance rules during oral arguments in a case that would allow …
‘Upend Political Map’: Trump Aides Expect Supreme Court Rulings to Help GOP in Midterms
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor blasted loosened campaign finance rules during oral arguments in a case that would allow …
White House Tees Up Trump Speech With ‘Con Artists’ Blast at Democrats
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor blasted loosened campaign finance rules during oral arguments in a case that would allow …
Golden Globe-Nominated Lawyer Has Had Quite The Career
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Today, the Golden Globes announced nominees in the …
Empowering Administrative Professionals To Drive Technology Adoption
Getty Images Ed. note: This article first appeared in an ILTA publication. When law firms discuss technology adoption, the spotlight …
Like Lawyers In Pompeii: Is Legal Ignoring The Coming AI Trust Crisis? (Part III)
Picture this: A senior partner at a major firm now spends her evenings personally checking every citation in briefs drafted …
Stop Outsourcing By Instinct: How Basha Rubin Says Legal Can Turn Vendor Selection Into A Strategic Asset
In-house legal teams spend tens, sometimes hundreds, of millions annually on outside counsel. And yet, far too often, the selection …
Trump Wants To Regulate AI On A National Basis — Because What Could Go Wrong There?
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. There must be only One Rulebook if we are …
‘I Didn’t Say That You Said That’: Trump Backpedals as ‘Obnoxious’ Reporter Corners Him
News Published 6 hours ago on December 8, 2025 On Sunday, President Donald Trump declared that he will “be involved” …
Harvard Law Professor Arrested By ICE Following Shooting Incident
Carlos Portugal Gouvêa, a visiting professor at Harvard Law School, was arrested earlier this year following a shooting incident in front of Temple …
GOP Struggles to Message on Affordability as House Republicans Kill Affordability Bill
Republicans are taking heat on two fronts as they struggle to win the affordability messaging battle while killing affordability legislation. …
Alina Habba Quits Job She Never Legally Held
Alina Habba announced today that she is “stepping down” from her position as Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of …
Biglaw’s Worst Enemy Isn’t AI, It’s Clients Using AI to Stop Paying Them
Corporate law departments have embraced their inner-DIY urge. Thankfully, instead of attempting to gut their kitchens after binging HGTV, these …
Your Honor, May The Record Reflect… Dicks v. Kuntz — See Generally
Serious Case, Extremely Not-Serious Caption: Get ready to giggle like you’re 12-years old again. “Shrug” Is Not Really The Response …
We Notice If You Notice — See Also
White-Collar Crime Matters If You Disrespect Trump: It’s a very clear “We go after our political enemies” message. The Art …
The Biglaw Power Behind The Netflix/Warner Brothers Deal
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which Biglaw firm was counsel for Netflix in …
With ACA Subsidies Set To Expire And The Open Enrollment Window Closing, Members Of Congress Brainstorm Alternatives
The post With ACA Subsidies Set To Expire And The Open Enrollment Window Closing, Members Of Congress Brainstorm Alternatives appeared …
Micro-Video Funnels: How To Drive Consults From 15-Second Clips
Short-form videos at varying lengths have been popularized across a variety of digital surfaces over the past few years. The …
Online Sexual Harassment and Remote Work: What are Your Rights in NYC?
As more work shifts to email, messaging apps, and remote platforms, workplace harassment has taken on new forms. Inappropriate jokes, …
Your 2025 Employment Law Wrap-Up: Key Changes That Affected NYC Workers
2025 brought significant shifts in workplace rights for New York City employees. From new anti-discrimination protections to stronger wage and …
Keeping Out The Kardashians — See Also
Defending The Bar Exam Points To An Unexpected Icon: You can acknowledge the bar exam sucks AND that Kim Kardashian …
Lawyers Will Now Have To Pinky Swear Not To Be Jerks
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Beginning in 2026, which state will become the …
The Post-Thanksgiving Turkey Trot: Who’s The Biggest Turkey?
The standard definition of “turkey” is a fowl eaten on Thanksgiving Day. But there’s another, slang, definition: In AI speak, a …
Messy Law School Breakups Aren’t Just For Students — See Also
Law Professor Files Title IX Complaint Mid Divorce: The school is ready for the court battle. Today’s Bonus Announcement!: McKool …
Law School’s Link To Modern Law Of War
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln commissioned Francis …
FTC Blames High Law School Costs On ABA Accreditation
There are many reasons that law schools cost a shit ton of money to attend. Books are expensive and inflation …
Dems Call Out Shady Handling Of Jack Smith Subpoena
Chairman Jordan has denied Special Counsel Jack Smith’s offer to speak publicly to the whole Congress and the whole country …
College Quarterback Asks Trump For Executive Order Expanding Playoffs, In Case You’re Wondering About The Quality Of Civics Education
Vanderbilt fancies itself the “Harvard of the South,” but perhaps we’ve let the institution skate on that epithet for a …
Another Biglaw Firm Takes the Texas Plunge
Fennemore Craig is officially packing its boots and heading to Texas. The Am Law 200 firm announced a merger with …
A Bad Week For Trump’s Fake U.S. Attorneys
While most of us celebrated Thanksgiving, some of Trump’s phony U.S. Attorneys were the real turkeys. First, a conservative leaning …
The (Economic, Rhetorical, And Physical) Beatings Will Continue Until The Presidential Approval Rating Improves!
(Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) It is difficult for today’s youth to believe, but the snarky T-shirt is a relatively …
Top Law School Accused Of ‘Sham’ Title IX Investigation In Wake Of Professors’ Divorce
Buckle up, the allegations in this lawsuit against the University of Southern California are wild. USC Gould School of Law …
Higher Drug Prices, No Tariffs: U.K. Trade Pact Shows How Trump Is Coaxing Countries To Pay More For Meds
The post Higher Drug Prices, No Tariffs: U.K. Trade Pact Shows How Trump Is Coaxing Countries To Pay More For …
Ghislaine Maxwell to Request to Be Freed From Prison
After Democrats’ strong showing in Tuesday’s deep-red Tennessee special election — losing by single digits in a district Trump won …
Johnson Slammed After Timeline to Swear In Newest GOP Member Revealed
After Democrats’ strong showing in Tuesday’s deep-red Tennessee special election — losing by single digits in a district Trump won …
Amid Johnson’s ‘Exodus Problem’ One House Republican Declares ‘Fresh Blood Is Good’
After Democrats’ strong showing in Tuesday’s deep-red Tennessee special election — losing by single digits in a district Trump won …
Trump Overrules Johnson in Dramatic GOP Showdown
After Democrats’ strong showing in Tuesday’s deep-red Tennessee special election — losing by single digits in a district Trump won …
Dicks And Kuntz! Read All About It! — See Also
Collision Sends Two Families To Court: Serious case, but you’ve gotta admit the names are funny. Tell Us About Your …
Maybe That Whole ‘Vetting’ Thing Is Actually A Pretty Big Deal
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! How many nominations has Donald Trump withdrawn this …
Designing For The Rulebook: How AI Compliance Can Drive Smarter Innovation
Whenever new AI laws are introduced, the reaction in many companies is predictable: frustration, concern, and a scramble to adjust. …
Student’s Bible-Based Essay Grade Leads University to Put Instructor on Leave
News Published 11 hours ago on December 1, 2025 Congressional Republicans appear to have no clear idea of what President …
White Supremacist Law Student Reinstated To University of Florida
Sending a White Supremacist back to class is a strange way to start the month but hey, it is Florida. …
Whose Name Should Come First When Biglaw Firms Merge? It’s Not Always The ‘Dominant Firm’
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. People in the U.K. may continue to refer to …
Why Are Conservatives Trying To Dig Up William O. Douglas’s Bones In 2025?!?
While you spent the weekend working through your leftover turkey, the conservative legal movement embraced a new passion project: digging …
LOLSuit To Cost Trump Dearly — See Generally
Eleventh Circuit Won’t Save Trump And Habba From Sanctions: The American presidency goes from “a million points of light” to …
Milbank Finally Answers! — See Also
The Answer To If Milbank Will Top the Scale Is!: Nah. They’re paying out market bonuses. It Pays To Work …
The Revolutionary Background Of A Law School
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which American law school was the only one …
Healthcare Organizations Slam CDC For Changing Website With Misleading Vaccine Claims
The post Healthcare Organizations Slam CDC For Changing Website With Misleading Vaccine Claims appeared first on Above the Law.
Legal Ethics Roundup: ‘Judicial Burn’ Dissent, High-Stakes Poker Player Lawyer Risks It All, AI-Faked Evidence, DOJ Misconduct & More
Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, Legal …
Biglaw Firm Shortens Summer Associate Program In Effort To Make Life Less ‘Stressful’ For Law Students
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The status quo is over. We can’t continue to …
Former Biglaw Partner Calls Out Useless Congress And The ‘Evil’ President
Ty Cobb Former Hogan & Lovells partner turned White House attorney Ty Cobb is back to calling out Donald Trump. Sure, the …
Republicans Scuttled Trump Health Care Fix Because They Felt ‘Left Out’: Report
News Published 5 hours ago on November 24, 2025 President Donald Trump was expected to announce as soon as Monday …
Biglaw Firm Uses Simple Trick To Make Associates Happy For The Holidays
Simpson Thacher is about to give their employees a reason to be thankful. After grossing $2,896,282,000 in 2024, the Biglaw …
GOP Lawmaker Suggests US ‘About to Go In’ to Venezuela for Oil
A Republican congresswoman says that the United States is about to “go in” to Venezuela and suggests one of the …
Milbank Breaks Their Silence On Year-End Bonuses
Cravath may have been the first in Biglaw to announce their year-end bonuses, but they’re not the only compensation heavies! …
Trump Was Set to Announce Health Care Fix but Republicans Objected: Report
President Donald Trump was expected to announce as soon as Monday a long-awaited fix for the expiring Obamacare subsidies, to …
Lindsey Halligan Manages To Lose Two Cases At Once, Which Is Honestly Impressive
Lindsey Halligan (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images) Well, well, well if it isn’t the logical and natural consequences of this …
ICE Using ChatGPT To Write Use-Of-Force Reports, As Fascism Meets Laziness
Sure, becoming an ICE agent sounds fun, but in between all the tear-gassing of clergy and shooting pepper balls at …
Bridging The Gap: Why In-House Counsel Must Be Fluent In Both AI And The Law
When it comes to artificial intelligence, I have heard more than one lawyer say, “I don’t need to know how …
It’s Not A Big Deal; Everyone Does It
(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Set your mind back to 2011. Things are not going well in Iraq. A bunch of …
DOJ: We Can’t Send Abrego To Costa Rica. Costa Rica: ¡Falso!
On Thursday, Judge Paula Xinis held a hearing on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s habeas corpus petition. The occasion was a reunion …
Vinson & Elkins Announces Texas-Sized Bonuses For Associates
They say that everything’s bigger in Texas, but when it comes time for Biglaw bonus season, it’s the match that …
Covington Shows Up to Bonus Season — And Yes, They Brought Their Checkbook
Hold on to your timekeepers: Covington & Burling just officially joined the “yes, we’ll match bonuses” club. It’s been under …
Transatlantic Biglaw Behemoth Announces Bonuses For Associates And Counsel
Bonus season is here, and slowly but surely, Biglaw firms are lining up to announce their own variants of the …
‘Complete Propaganda’: Trump DoD Blasted for Court-Martial Threat Against Democrat
News Published 2 hours ago on November 24, 2025 The popular, two-term Democratic governor of a deep-red state, Andy Beshear …
Morning Docket: 11.24.25
* Effort to go after those who investigated Trump crimes getting funneled into Aileen Cannon’s courtroom. [NY Times] * Agriculture …
Red State Democrat: How to Turn Rural America Blue
The popular, two-term Democratic governor of a deep-red state, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, sees an opening for Democrats to turn …
Trump Predicts Tariff Payments to ‘Skyrocket’ as Americans Struggle With Paying Bills
News Published 2 hours ago on November 24, 2025 The popular, two-term Democratic governor of a deep-red state, Andy Beshear …
There Goes The Market Scale! — See Also
Boutique Firm Goes Above And Beyond The Bonus Scale: Wilkinson Stekloff is giving out so much money! Biglaw Firms Are …
The Peculiar Taste Of A Supreme Court Justice
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! The late Justice John Paul Stevens was known …
Function Health Hits $2.5B Valuation With $298M Series B
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Law Firm 2.0: A Trillion-Dollar Market Begins To Move
Last week, several reports indicated that McDermott Will & Schulte is considering restructuring its firm to accept a potential private …
Judge Jerry Smith’s Soros-Fueled Tantrum Is The Wildest Thing You’ll Read This Week
Judge Jerry Smith has a flare for off-the-hook opinions. He once dissented by writing a fake majority opinion — styled …
Trump State Department to Focus on God-Given Rights
News Published 9 hours ago on November 20, 2025 President Donald Trump is calling for the arrest of six Democratic …
Top Biglaw Firm Closes Out Year With Special Bonuses
There’s good news for the associates working at Hogan Lovells — you’re in for a lot of money! Hogan Lovells, …
White House Spins Trump’s Arrest Demand as Simply Holding Dems ‘Accountable’
News Published 8 hours ago on November 20, 2025 President Donald Trump is calling for the arrest of six Democratic …
Does Our Profession Have A Gender?
Do you think that the legal profession is too feminine? No, this is not a trick question. I am interested …
New Podcast Feature: Beyond Borders – Why Cultural Exchange Still Matters
Published: November 20, 2025 We’re excited to share that Lisa Murray, Program Director for Cultural Exchange at the American Immigration Council, …
So Many Bonuses! — See Also
New Megafirm Announces Bonuses: McDermott Will & Schulte’s bonuses are above the Cravath scale for some! More Money For Associates!: …
Remember When Federal Judges *Weren’t* A Political Hot Potato?
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to analysis by Dr. Adam Feldman, across …
Biglaw Is On Track To Have Either A ‘Pretty Good’ Or ‘Great’ Year
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We talk about cautious optimism going into the fourth …
Judge Pushed To Retire Over Halloween Showmanship
Halloween, much like MLK Day, has reached the special status of being a holiday you know someone is going to …
Lindsey Halligan Officially More Stupid Than You Imagined
Lindsey Halligan, the insurance lawyer elevated to run the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, has managed …
Another Biglaw Bonus Match — And Extra Cash For The Associates Keeping The Lights On
Well, well, well — look who just slid into bonus season with their checkbook open. Dechert has officially matched the …
Trump’s Slipping GOP Grip Fuels Doubts on $2000 Tariff Payoff Plan
President Donald Trump’s hold over congressional Republicans is showing visible signs of cracking. His effort to block the release of …
‘Real Mental Problems’: Trump Calls for Firing Fed Chair
President Donald Trump’s hold over congressional Republicans is showing visible signs of cracking. His effort to block the release of …
Parental Leave 101 For Managers
Ed. note: This article is part of Parental Leave & The Legal Profession, a special series for Above the Law …
Smile, You’re On ‘Instant Karma Camera’ — See Generally
Racist Rant Costs Biglaw Recruiting Director Their Job: Hard to sell diversity when you’re caught on video proving why it’s …
The Rainmaker: Roberta Kaplan On Unlocking The Creative Edge That Defines Top Litigators
Ed. note: The Rainmaker is a new Above the Law series highlighting attorneys who have built distinguished practices by excelling …
Judge Orders OpenAI To Give Lawyers 20 Million Private Chats, Thinks ‘Anonymization’ Can Keep Them Private
A federal magistrate judge just ordered that the private ChatGPT conversations of 20 million users be handed over to the …
Why Your Practice Is Burning Money And How You Can Do Better
If your firm is not collecting earned revenue, growth will slow, cash flow will tighten, and profitability will suffer. Fortunately, …
Hey, Maybe Don’t Serve Motions On Dead Opposing Counsel
This case began as a straightforward personal injury car accident lawsuit. Plaintiffs were allegedly rear-ended by an 18-wheeler operated on …
The 340B Program’s New Rebate Pilot Won’t Fix Its Problems
The post The 340B Program’s New Rebate Pilot Won’t Fix Its Problems appeared first on Above the Law.
Morning Docket: 11.14.25
* Who was the Paul Weiss heckler? Find out here! [Bloomberg Law News] * Neil Gorsuch is really trying to …
‘Retribution’: Trump Calls for Epstein Inquiry Into Democrats
It took congressional Democrats more than a year of work — plus several years of prior policy development — to …
‘Mask Comes Off’: Trump Branded an ‘Elitist’ as Base Scrutinizes ‘America First’ Focus
It took congressional Democrats more than a year of work — plus several years of prior policy development — to …
Standing Up for Voter Access in Monroe County, Indiana
The right to vote is fundamental to a healthy democracy and election administration decisions directly impact how and whether eligible …
Solo And Small Firm Practice In The AI Agent Age
On its face, Amazon’s recent lawsuit to block Perplexity’s AI agents from shopping on Amazon’s site seems like just another …
Anatomy Of A Modern Merger: The Post-Closing To-Do List
Getty Images Editor’s note: Second in a three-part series. Read the first installment here. You’ve gathered reliable company data. You’ve …
Harbor Acquires Legal Tech Training Firm Encoretech In First Deal Since BayPine Investment
Harbor, the Chicago-based legal technology and consulting firm, continues its string of recent acquisitions with the addition of Encoretech, a …
Who Will Lead On Military AI, The Government Or Industry?
The post Who Will Lead On Military AI, The Government Or Industry? appeared first on Above the Law.
Morning Docket: 11.13.25
* To keep the government’s extrajudicial boat killing policy running full steam ahead, the DOJ prepares an opinion to absolve …
Melania Trump to Appear With President as Epstein Files Take Center Stage
Eric Trump, President Donald Trump’s son in charge of the family’s real estate empire, is under fire for bragging about …
‘Out of Touch’: Eric Trump Blasted for $500 Million Bitcoin Brag
Eric Trump, President Donald Trump’s son in charge of the family’s real estate empire, is under fire for bragging about …
Religious Discrimination During the Holiday Season: Where NYC Employers Cross the Line
The holiday season brings joy to many, but it can also create tension in the workplace when it comes to …
Seeking Legal Help for Discrimination or Sexual Harassment in NYC: When Should You Contact an Attorney?
If you’re dealing with discrimination or sexual harassment at work, having infofmed representation is crucial. Some people wait until they’ve …
Your Rights During Company Restructuring or Downsizing in New York
When companies restructure or downsize, employees often face uncertainty and stress about their future. In New York, there are clear …
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Hiring and Potential for Discrimination in NYC
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how companies hire — but it’s also raising new concerns about fairness and discrimination. In New …
GOP ‘Complicit’ in ‘Massive’ Epstein Files ‘Cover-Up’: Democrat
President Donald Trump’s advisers are weighing a plan to have him blitz the nation in a series of domestic speeches …
White House Eyes Major Blitz as GOP Voters Blame Trump for Failing Economy
President Donald Trump’s advisers are weighing a plan to have him blitz the nation in a series of domestic speeches …
Does This Count As A ‘Meeting Of The Minds’ Problem? — See Also
Kim K’s Psychic Promised That She’d Pass The Bar: She better get a spiritual refund! First They Came For The …
Former Judicial Clerks: Creating Legacies For Generations
Legacy Matters Among a president’s most enduring legacies are the federal judges they appoint—particularly Supreme Court justices. This permanence stems from life …
Kim Kardashian Failed Bar After Psychics PROMISED She’d Pass
When I took the bar exam, a friend of mine started drinking coffee brewed with caffeinated water. For his sake, …
Mind The Gap: Why In-House Counsel Often Don’t See The Innovation They Want From Law Firms
Another week, another study demonstrating the gap between what in-house legal professionals want from their outside law firms and what …
The Transgender Boogeyman
Those seeking to consolidate power often make it a sport to pick on a small group of people, claiming that …
The Office Strikes Back: More Top Law Firms Embrace A Four-Day Attendance Mandate
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The pendulum is absolutely swinging back toward the majority …
Trump Stumbles Over ‘God Bless America’ Lyrics at Veterans Day Ceremony
In the days following last Tuesday’s sweeping Democratic victories, Trump administration officials fanned out across news outlets to highlight the …
White House Says Inflation’s ‘Way Down’ — Americans Aren’t Buying It
In the days following last Tuesday’s sweeping Democratic victories, Trump administration officials fanned out across news outlets to highlight the …
Why Identity Politics Should Dictate The Democratic Presidential Nominee In 2028
I wrote a while back that, given the choice, I’d vote for a stinking turd for president rather than Donald Trump. …
Davis Polk Commits To Pro Bono Work With $25k Stipend For 1Ls
As you were applying for summer gigs, there was probably a point where you asked yourself if you want to …
Kathy Griffin Only Wants ‘Trumper Lawyers’ On Her Legal Team
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I don’t want a fellow, as they would say, libtard, …
Reagan Judge Quits To Lead The #Resistance
Yesterday, Judge Mark L. Wolf penned an open letter in the pages of The Atlantic announcing his retirement. The Reagan …
Law Schools Are Lying To Students About Judicial Clerkships
(Image via Getty) Law school career services offices have historically been clerkship gatekeepers and facilitators — hoarding information, providing incomplete …
First Rule Of Being A ‘Petty-Ass Bitch’ Lawyer Is You Do Not Go On Instagram And Talk About Being A ‘Petty-Ass Bitch’ Lawyer
America has no shortage of attorneys who are, in fact, petty-ass bitches. Most of them don’t talk about it on …
ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest: The Winner (2025)
You came, you saw, you voted, and one submission stole the show in this year’s legally themed Halloween costume contest. …
Legal Ethics Roundup: Federal Alaska Judge Disbarred, Detainees’ Rights To Talk To Lawyers, The Ethics Of ‘AI Slop’ In Court Pleadings & More
Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, Legal …
Johnson Refuses to Commit to Key Part of Senate Shutdown Deal
Calls are growing within and beyond the Democratic caucus for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to resign, after eight members …
‘Leadership Failure’: Schumer Faces Revolt as Democrats Blast ‘Cowardice’
Calls are growing within and beyond the Democratic caucus for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to resign, after eight members …
‘Whatever Will Trump Do?’: Epstein Files Release One Step Closer
Calls are growing within and beyond the Democratic caucus for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to resign, after eight members …
Politeness Matters, Even In Biglaw — See Generally
Kirkland Lawyers Sent To Etiquette School: Feedback suggests they don’t play well with others.. DOJ Warns Judge That They’re Not …
The Founders Would Have Wanted The Children To Starve — See Also
Trump Defends Not Feeding Children Because Of Separation Of Powers: Joe Biden is also blamed for some reason. FedSoc Pushes …
SCOTUS Clerkships Really Are The Ultimate Resume Booster
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to analysis by Dr. Adam Feldman of …
Democracy Has A Mass Incarceration Problem
On this episode of The Jabot, I am joined by Yale Law’s Judith Resnik. Discover how historical detention practices challenge …
Trump Admin Faces Skeptical Supreme Court Over Sweeping Tariff Powers
Appearing unmoved by voters’ message and showing no sign of changing course, President Donald Trump brushed off Democrats’ sweeping wins …
‘Kamikaze Pilots’: Trump Says Democrats Will ‘Take Down the Country’ After Big Wins
Appearing unmoved by voters’ message and showing no sign of changing course, President Donald Trump brushed off Democrats’ sweeping wins …
Aimless And Considering Law School? — See Also
The Daily Show Open Has A Career Suggestion: And we follow it up with a couple disclaimers. ChatGPT Is No …
Care For A Beer With That Ballot?
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which was the last state to lift the …
Judge Resigns From Bench Over Traffic Tickets
What is the most you’ve paid for a traffic ticket? Getting a traffic ticket in New York usually sets folks …
Kim Kardashian Was ‘Channeling’ Her Own Divorce Lawyer In Her New TV Role
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Yes. The inspiration was Laura Wasser, who is a …
Are Kirkland Deal Lawyers THE Biggest Assh*les Or What?
Kirkland & Ellis — the world’s richest law firm — has received some harsh and pretty public feedback. According to …
‘I Could Smell The Onions And Mustard,’ The Harrowing Testimony Of The Border Patrol Sandwich Victim
Before the Portland inflatable frog, there was the D.C. Sandwich Guy. Sean Dunn, a Department of Justice paralegal, became a …
3 Questions For A Law School Admissions Expert (Part I)
(Image via Getty) If you know someone who’s applied to law school in the past 10 years, it’s likely you’ve …
Kim Kardashian Learns The Hard Way ChatGPT Is Not A Great Law School Study Tool
Kim Kardashian’s effort to become a real life lawyer just like her dad has provided a steady stream of content …
White House Backpedals on Trump’s SNAP Refusal — and Blames Dems for Delay
The White House appears to be walking back President Donald Trump’s defiant refusal to release the more than $5 billion …
‘Breaking the Law’: Trump Blasted After Threatening to Defy Judges’ Orders on SNAP Funds
The White House appears to be walking back President Donald Trump’s defiant refusal to release the more than $5 billion …
Johnson Urges SNAP Recipients to Come ‘Home’ to Republican Party
The White House appears to be walking back President Donald Trump’s defiant refusal to release the more than $5 billion …
From AI To DEI: How Davis Wright Tremaine’s Managing Partner Is Steering The Firm Through Change
Leading a law firm during a time of rapid technological change and heightened political and cultural tension requires balancing innovation …
John Stewart Throws Light Jab At 30-Somethings Thinking About Law School
I unironically believe that keeping abreast of The Onion and The Daily Show are some of the best ways to …
ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest: The Finalists (2025)
Just before Halloween, we asked our readers to submit their legally themed costumes to us for our annual contest. We …
When The Robotic Gavel Falls: AI In Our Courts And The Lawyer’s Imperative
Ed. note: This is the latest in the article series, Cybersecurity: Tips From the Trenches, by our friends at Sensei Enterprises, a boutique …
Pfizer Lawsuits Allege Novo Nordisk’s Bid To Buy Obesity Biotech Metsera Is Anticompetitive, Illegal
The post Pfizer Lawsuits Allege Novo Nordisk’s Bid To Buy Obesity Biotech Metsera Is Anticompetitive, Illegal appeared first on Above …
Morning Docket:11.04.25
* Eleventh Circuit benchslaps Aileen Cannon for refusing to release Jack Smith’s full report. [MSNBC] * It’s a good time …
‘Pass Every Policy We Have Dreamt of’: Trump Again Urges GOP to Kill the Filibuster
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to meet behind closed doors this week, where it will consider whether to hear …
MAGA Includes Stopping Public Interest Lawyers From Helping Others — See Also
Trump’s New Rule Declares Totally Above Board Work ‘Illegal’: Representing people in immigration cases could cost you your student loan …
Weil Gotshal Partner Caught In Spyware Scandal
Weil Gotshal partner Gerhard Schmidt, co-managing partner of the Biglaw firm’s German offices and a private equity and mergers & …
Chief Justice Roberts Used To Make Fun Of Law Reviews Before FedSoc Started Turning Them Into Constitutional Fan Fiction
Pick up a copy of any law review that you see, and the first article is likely to be, you …
Why Most Law Firm Marketing Fails And What Smart Lawyers Do Instead
Getty Images Too many lawyers are sold on the idea that a shiny website and a few SEO tweaks will …
Stat(s) Of The Week: Right Place, Wrong Time
As more people use AI-powered searches to get a quick handle on the latest news, it’s worth considering how reliable …
Law Students Are Forming AI Student Groups Nationwide
“Make sure you join a study group!” is great one size fits all advice that 1Ls hear all the time. …
Beyond The Familiar: Modernizing Your IP Team For Maximum Impact
Traditional in-house IP functions often rely on ingrained, inertia-driven systems and legacy processes. Inventors hit frequent bottlenecks, stifling innovation and …
New Trump Rule Declares Most Public Service Work ‘Illegal,’ Ineligible For Loan Forgiveness
If you weren’t already super psyched for the Big Beautiful Bill borrowing caps making law school unaffordable for many, get …
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog …
Comey Files Motions To Dismiss For MA’AM DO YOU EVEN LAW?
Getting disqualified as US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia is the best thing that could happen to Lindsey …
AI That Works In The Real World: Lessons From A Legal Ops Playbook
When legal headlines talk about AI, it’s usually all hype or all fear. Either we’re replacing lawyers with robots or …
Email Sequences That Will Still Work For Law Firms In 2026
I hate to say it, but it’s true: Marketing professionals love to give “one-size-fits-all” advice. We spend so much of …
The Kavanaugh Stop’s Legacy: 50 Days, 170+ Detained Citizens, Zero Answers
It was just last month that Brett Kavanaugh gave his explanation for why it was perfectly okay for Homeland Security goons …
California Signs PBM Law: As Federal PBM Regulation Lags, The States Step Up
The post California Signs PBM Law: As Federal PBM Regulation Lags, The States Step Up appeared first on Above the …
Morning Docket: 10.31.25
* Judge Nichols heaps praise on DOJ lawyers suspended for acknowledging the January 6 riot. [Reuters] * Next big executive …
This Is The Citizen Kane Of ‘Police Officer Going To Zoom Court Hearing Without Pants’ Clips
Overrated: How are we still seeing AI hallucinated cases? It’s a tragic reflection of the justice system’s tech incompetence! Underrated: …
The Real Revolution In AI: What Model Context Protocol Means For Legal Ops
Looking to maximize the benefits of AI and related technologies in your law department? Join us for this webinar presented …
Are Lawyers Next On AI’s Chopping Block?
This week, Amazon announced plans to lay off 14,000 employees by the year’s end. News reports indicate that’s only the …
Top Biglaw Firm Will Require Associates To Spend Four Days In The Office Come 2026
It’s becoming more and more obvious that Biglaw firms want associates to be stationed behind their desks. One by one, …
How The Expiration Of ACA Tax Credits Will Impact Commercial Insurance, Per A Cigna Exec
The post How The Expiration Of ACA Tax Credits Will Impact Commercial Insurance, Per A Cigna Exec appeared first on …
Morning Docket: 10.30.25
* Investigation suggests Kash Patel used FBI jet to go on a date. [New Republic] * The other half of …
AFAs Are Great — But They Won’t Stop AI Disruption
There is a great hue and cry these days heralding the replacement of the billable hour model with alternative fee …
Playing The Blame Game Over The Biglaw Trump Deals
(Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Earlier this week, Fabio Bertoni, General Counsel at the New Yorker, took to the …
Trump Wants Front-Row Seat At Supreme Court Tariff Showdown
‘Hey, while I’m here, remember who appointed you!’ (Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images) Ed. note: Welcome to our …
Trump DOJ Has HAD It With Prosecutors Who Think Showing Up At Barack Obama’s House With Guns And A Machete Is Some Kind Of ‘Crime’
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) The Department of Justice placed two federal prosecutors on administrative leave after filing a sentencing …
Dispatches From The Collapse Of The Rule Of Law
Catching up with the slice of the conservative legal movement who have stared into the moral abyss of the Trump …
Election Law Experts Calmly Describe End Of Democracy
Will we actually have Midterm elections next year? That was the question posed to three veteran conservative election law experts …
Red States Join Lawsuit To Fight End Of Food Assistance Programs
(Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Remember that thing where Red state residents were lambasting Obamacare because it was …
Law Schools Must Navigate The Surge Of Applicants And Look For Red Flags In A Politically Charged Era
A few weeks ago, it was reported that more than 76,000 people have applied to law school. A number of …
Time To Share The Wealth: Biglaw Faces Associate Demand For Special Bonuses In 2025
With Halloween nearly upon us, that means bonus season is right around the corner. In years past, Biglaw firms were …
A Monthly Checklist For Upping Your Cash Flow
To maintain a financially healthy law firm, you must keep the work coming in the door while effectively collecting the …
I Asked My Cellphone Service Provider T-Mobile What The Deal Was With Its Donation To Trump’s White House East Wing Demolition
(Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) For several months, President Donald Trump has been talking about the massive gaudy …
Zombie Planes And Other Pentagon Ghost Stories
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Morning Docket: 10.29.25
* Meet the superstar team who have to convince the Supreme Court that the word “tariffs” does not appear in …
What Do You Mean 3 or 7 Years? — See Also
DOJ Attorneys Casually Assume Third Trump Term At Oral Argument: That’s plainly unconstitutional. Did They Outsource Editing Too?: Embarrassed Biglaw …
Everybody In Biglaw Wants Litigators
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to reporting by Bloomberg Law, which four …
Vals AI’s Latest Benchmark Finds Legal And General AI Now Outperform Lawyers In Legal Research Accuracy
A new benchmark study released by Vals AI suggests that both legal-specific and general large language models are now capable …
Justice By Coin Toss: Leading Litigator Lands Major SCOTUS Argument Based On Heads Or Tails
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. After a few days of discussion between the parties, …
Law School Runs Mock Trial Before Jury Of AI Chatbots As Dystopian Nightmare Accelerates
Sci-Fi Author: In my book, I invented the Torment Nexus as a cautionary tale.Tech Company: At long last, we have …
Federal Judge Doing The Most To Make Sure ICE Doesn’t Ruin Halloween
Last we checked in with U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis, she didn’t seem pleased with U.S. Border Patrol commander …
‘Deadly Mischief’ Goes All In On Donna Adelson’s Role In Dan Markel Murder
Many articles have been written detailing the murder-for-hire conspiracy that took the life of Florida State law professor Dan Markel …
The Most Important Election No One’s Talking About
Imagine an election whose outcome doesn’t just determine the next two years, but the next decade. One where not just …
SDNY Judge Tells Biglaw Lawyers ‘Costumes Optional’ For Friday Hearing
On Friday morning, lawyers from Weil Gotshal and Steptoe, facing off in WarnerMedia Network Sales v. DISH Network L.L.C., will …
Biglaw Firm ‘Profoundly Embarrassed’ After Submitting Court Filing Riddled With AI Hallucinations
We’ve all heard the hype about artificial intelligence’s capabilities to do the heavy lifting in the legal world, but a …
Women Are Quitting. WTF Is Happening?
Ed. note: Please welcome Vivia Chen back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, “The Ex-Careerist,” here. …
DOJ Attorney Handwaves The 22nd Amendment During Oral Argument
Being suspicious of kings isn’t just the motivation for trendy protests, it is a value that goes to the heart …
Phony Bank Account Change Requests: A Growing Threat For Healthcare Finance Leaders
The post Phony Bank Account Change Requests: A Growing Threat For Healthcare Finance Leaders appeared first on Above the Law.
Morning Docket: 10.28.25
* Kirkland provides communications training for lawyers after earning reputation as uncooperative. Weird, because the firm was super cooperative when …
Johnson Says Trump ‘Trolling’ on Major Constitutional Question
More than forty members of Congress, including military veterans, are urging President Donald Trump to not violate the Posse Comitatus …
‘We Can Do as We Want’: Trump Boasts He Can Deploy Troops Into U.S. Cities However He Likes
More than forty members of Congress, including military veterans, are urging President Donald Trump to not violate the Posse Comitatus …
A Lawyer Who Serves The People — See Also
Furloughed IRS Attorney Sets Up Hot Dog Stand: The menu is amazing. The DOJ Got Caught Lying To The 9th …
Trump Admin Blames Dems’ Immigration and Trans Policies for Food Stamp Shut Off
As the federal government shutdown extends into its 27th day with no resolution in sight, no active talks between Democratic …
Furloughed IRS Lawyer Opens Hot Dog Cart, Finally Starts Serving The Public
Thanks to the ongoing government shutdown, Washington has no shortage of overeducated professionals living in existential crisis. Few are embracing …
Vinaya Ganesan On ‘More For Less’ As A Contracting Strategy
Vinaya Ganesan, general counsel for Europe at First Source Solutions, has closed more than a billion dollars’ worth of deals …
Will Ninth Circuit Care That DOJ Lied Its Face Off In Oregon Invasion Case?
(Photo by Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) If there’s one lesson of the Trump era, it’s that the …
Trump Floods The Zone, Swamping This Story
Donald Trump and his critics were busy this week. In response to the “No Kings” rallies, Trump posted a video, …
7 HLTH Announcements You Don’t Want To Miss
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Morning Docket: 10.27.25
* More confirmation that Biglaw cowardice goes beyond the firms that made deals. [Washington Post] * Biglaw lawyer discusses exit …
‘Unequivocally False’: USDA Slammed for Claim It Can’t Fund SNAP Benefits During Shutdown
Questions are swirling after the U.S. Department of Defense confirmed it has accepted an anonymous gift of $130 million to …
The Legal Marketing Tactics That Work In 2025
Getty Images In a market flooded with digital noise and half-baked strategies, legal marketing expert Chris Dreyer stands out by …
Nail Your CLE: Engaging Your Audience Like A Pro
Getty Images Ed. note: Latest in a series. Read the prior installment here. As we dive deeper into our series …
What Some Of Legal Tech’s Smartest Observers Had To About AI At Inspire
One of the panels assembled by NetDocuments at its Inspire Conference focused on AI’s broader implications for legal practice. The …
District Judges Fight To Save The Rule Of Law While DOJ And Supreme Court Snicker
If democracy survives, it’ll be because a handful of sleep-deprived federal judges refused to let it die on their watch. …
Merger Momentum Builds At Cadwalader As The Firm’s Woes Deepen
Cadwalader has taken hit after hit after hit in recent times, with sweeping lateral moves affecting one of the firm’s …
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog …
ATL’s 16th Annual Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest
Halloween is always a terrific time for members of the legal community — especially law students — who are able …
Biglaw Lawsuit Against Former Associate Is Actually Messy As Hell
Last month, Biglaw firm Baker McKenzie filed a defamation lawsuit against a former tax associate, Brooke Radford, alleging Radford made repeated allegations on …
Halligan’s Signal Messages Enter The Courtroom Chat
New York Attorney General Letitia James was arraigned this morning in Norfolk on charges of mortgage fraud. This should have …
Stat(s) Of The Week: Working In Plain Sight
According to a recent study by BCG Attorney Search, the four-day mandate for office attendance is becoming the norm in …
Before Advocating To Repeal Section 230, It Helps To First Understand How It Works
Brian Reed’s “Question Everything” podcast built its reputation on careful journalism that explores moral complexity within the journalism field. It’s …
Is Optum Real For Real?
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Morning Docket: 10.24.25
* Elon Musk loses effort to claim he relied on attorney advice in Twitter investor case. Funny how famously leaking …
‘I Don’t Know—He Was Recommended’: Trump Struggles to Justify Latest Pardon
A prominent Senate Democrat is blasting President Donald Trump’s new refugee policy, calling it “racist” and “truly vile.” U.S. Senator …
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Block on Iowa’s Unconstitutional Anti-Immigrant Law
Ruling Protects Families and Upholds Constitutional Limits on State Power Oct 23, 2025, WASHINGTON DC — In a sweeping victory …
The ‘Brazen’ Sports Betting Scandal Everyone Is Talking About
[This case is] one of the most brazen sports corruption schemes since online sports betting became widely legalized in the …
OpenAI Asks Grieving Family For Funeral Guest List, Pictures, Videos
While wanting to know the guest list is a reasonable urge, going far enough to actually ask is usually a …
Here’s A Guide To Help You Make Sense Of Clio’s New Line Up Of Products And Features
In delivering his keynote at the 2025 ClioCon in Boston last week, CEO Jack Newton described the litany of new …
Rule Of Law Conservatives Awkwardly Embrace #Resistance
The Trump administration literally tore down the White House yesterday. After lying that his golden imperial ballroom — a Versailles-powered-by-Home-Depot …
Why Are So Many Lawyer Entrepreneurs Successful? Overcoming The Double Whammy
Image courtesy of Barbri. Lawyers make terrific founders. Some might say it is counterintuitive. Aren’t lawyers rigid in their thinking? …
Hold The Gushing: The Clio AI Announcement Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Game Over
The legal tech world is gushing over Clio’s announcement last week as if the AI landscape just changed forever. Maybe. But anytime …
Here’s One Thing I Like About AI
OK, simmer down. You know that I am not fond of AI, at least so far, but have you ever tried …
Third Circuit Has Been Utterly Transformed By Donald Trump
Earlier this month Jennifer Mascott became Donald Trump’s most recent appointee to the Third Circuit. It was done over the …
Simplify Your Intake Process With These Legal Billing Templates
Building trust with clients is crucial for your firm and its reputation. One of the easiest ways to enhance the …
‘Blatantly Illegal’: Dems Probe Trump’s Push to ‘Steal’ Millions From Taxpayers
A prominent Senate Democrat is blasting President Donald Trump’s new refugee policy, calling it “racist” and “truly vile.” U.S. Senator …
‘Pay to Play’: Trump Ballroom Donors List Draws Concern and Condemnation
A prominent Senate Democrat is blasting President Donald Trump’s new refugee policy, calling it “racist” and “truly vile.” U.S. Senator …
‘Racist on Its Face’: Top Democrat Blasts Trump’s ‘Truly Vile’ New Policy
A prominent Senate Democrat is blasting President Donald Trump’s new refugee policy, calling it “racist” and “truly vile.” U.S. Senator …
Threats To Call ICE Puts Chill On In-House Attorney’s Career — See Also
Two Losses Don’t Make A Right: Former associate general counsel loses the game and her job over a Dodger’s win. …
The Real And Fictional Connections To A Top Law School
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Téa Leoni’s character in the CBS television show …
Burning $200M To Kill 5 Ukrainian Civilians: A Snapshot Of The Doomed Economics Of Russia’s Invasion
With a brittle ceasefire in the Middle East, President Donald Trump secured the headlines he wanted, and he has now …
Who Is Your Go-To Law Firm?
If you are an in-house attorney and haven’t yet taken our Outside Counsel Survey, you can still weigh in. We …
The Trump Gold Card: A New $1 Million Pathway To A U.S. Green Card
In September 2025, the Trump administration unveiled a bold and controversial proposal to create a new pathway to U.S. permanent …
Will NetDocuments’ ‘We’re Not A Rock Band’ Approach To Legal AI Sustain It?
In the season of seemingly never-ending user conferences, the NetDocuments Inspire conference took place this week in Scottsdale, Arizona. NetDocuments …
Government Chaos Means Record Revenues For Biglaw Lobbying Practices
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I don’t expect the chaotic pace will slow down …
Office Of Special Counsel’s Nomination Pulled After Racist Text Scandal
We have found the line! It’s easy to imagine in 2025 that there is no scandal too great to stop …
LAPD Tried To Fight Order That Wouldn’t Let Them Shoot Journalists, Shot Them Anyway
The recent “No Kings” protest brought out millions nationwide. There’s been a lot of focus on what the protest means, …
‘Adventures In Legal Tech’: How AI Is Changing Law Firms
Artificial intelligence will give solos and small firms “a huge advantage,” according to one legal tech consultant. In this episode …
No, Your Honor, I Didn’t Call You That, I Was Talking About, Um, Bundt Cake
Appeals court decides that some things are best left unsaid. And among those things are calling your judge the c-word. …
‘Civic Emergency’: Why Trump’s $230 Million DOJ Payout Push Raises New Red Flags
The New York Times’ bombshell report that President Donald Trump is seeking a $230 million payout from the U.S. Department …
‘Amateur Historian’ Mike Johnson Hails Trump’s Ballroom as ‘Greatest’ White House Upgrade
News Published 6 hours ago on October 22, 2025 A sweeping new poll seen as a “reliable pre-election barometer” finds …
‘Get in the Game’: Greene Rebukes GOP Leadership on Policy Vision
News Published 6 hours ago on October 22, 2025 A sweeping new poll seen as a “reliable pre-election barometer” finds …
Majority Call Trump a ‘Dangerous Dictator’ Leading Nation Off Course: Report
A sweeping new poll seen as a “reliable pre-election barometer” finds majorities of Americans deeply unhappy with the nation’s course …
Alina Habba’s Questionable Designation As U.S. Attorney Seems To Stump Even Her Lawyer
(Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Well, I …
Will Office Of Special Counsel Nominee’s ‘Nazi Streak’ Stop Him From Being Confirmed? It’s 2025, So Who Knows?!?
Yesterday, POLITICO exposed yet another up-and-coming Republican group chat with wildly offense rhetoric. This one features the off-color remarks of …
Ninth Circuit Confirms Trump Can Send SEAL Team 6 To Assassinate Dancing Inflatable Frogs
(Photo by Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) In Trump v. United States, the conservative majority of the Supreme …
Teaching Law In A Red State (Part II): The Woke DEI Indoctrination Argument
Dear Governor, State Senator, or Representative, Thank you for your interest in my course, [redacted]. You probably discovered my course by …
Law Professor Fired For Comments On Charlie Kirk’s Death Over Objections Of Appeals Panel
Law professor Felicia Branch was fired by the University of Arkansas Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law over …
Top 10 Biglaw Firm Doubles Down On All-Equity Partnership
Biglaw firms with single partnership tiers are now few and far between, with more big-name firms showing that they’re ready, …
Consumer AI Versus Professional-Grade AI In The Practice Of Law
For some time now, legal publications like Above the Law have been sharing a steady drip of instances where AI …
‘Travesty’: Trump Reportedly Seeking ‘Bizarre’ $230 Million Payout From DOJ
Does religion drive Americans to support or oppose economic inequality? That’s a question explored by a Ph.D. candidate at The …
How Megachurches Use the Bible to Defend and Promote Wealth Inequality: Report
Does religion drive Americans to support or oppose economic inequality? That’s a question explored by a Ph.D. candidate at The …
Survey Shreds Trump’s Claim Millions of Protesters Don’t Represent America
After nearly seven million people attended the nationwide “No Kings” rallies on Saturday — making them one of the largest …
Awards Restore Faith In The Profession — At Least For One Night
Last week, Suffolk Law School became the latest venue for the American Legal Tech Awards ceremony, an event informally called …
Kenny Loggins Pooh-Poohs President Using His Music To Sh*t On Protestors
Part of being sworn in as President is a promise to uphold the Constitution. Few things undermine a promise to …
Things At The DOJ Are Just As Lawless As You Feared
Department of Justice From all accounts, Bari Weiss — the newly installed head of CBS News — won’t rest until …
It’s ‘Open Season’ For New Partners To Be Recruited In Biglaw’s ‘Free-Agency Era’
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [When someone is promoted to partner] they immediately start …
Lasting Peace In Israel Is As Certain As Canada Becoming The 51st State
Think about the wars that Israel has had with its neighbors. The first war was in 1948, when Israel came …
The Top Law Schools For Tax Law (2025)
As the old saying goes, nothing in life is certain except death and taxes — and perhaps that’s why tax …
Moving Past The Hype: AI In Action For Corporate Law Departments
Imagine a day focused on strategic, meaningful legal work instead of tedious, manual tasks. In this guide from our friends …
Get Ready: ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest Will Be Here Soon
Spooky season is upon us, and you know what that means: Above the Law’s annual Halloween costume contest will soon …
The Papertrail Always Comes Back — See Also
Get A Load Of John Bolton’s Emails: Dude talked about everything. Not All Work Is Created Equal: Does your firm …
The Legacy Of This Long Gone Law School
(Image via Getty) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What was the second law …
Another Major Strike At Kaiser Permanente: What’s At Stake This Time
The post Another Major Strike At Kaiser Permanente: What’s At Stake This Time appeared first on Above the Law.
Stat(s) Of The Week: GenAI And The Billable Hour
As with many things AI, a new study shows big changes on the horizon, with incremental movement in the current …
How Law Firms Track And Convert Without Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies have dominated digital advertising for decades. Developed initially to help protect the privacy and anonymity of web browsing …
Clio’s Metamorphosis: From Practice Management To A Comprehensive AI And Law Practice Provider
The 13th annual Clio user conference kicked off this week with the traditional opening keynote by Jack Newton, Clio CEO. …
Tough Times Make A Buyer’s Market For Law Schools
Few things bump up law application numbers like a volatile political environment and how absurdly difficult it is to get …
Getting Paid What You Deserve While Running A Law Practice
Getty Images For many lawyers, billing is the most uncomfortable part of the job. You do great work, solve complex …
This Biglaw Partner Charges $3K An Hour For A Reason
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The simple reason why lawyers like Alex Spiro can …
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog …
4 Takeaways From ClioCon 2025 For Solos And Small Firms
For years, Clio has used its annual conference to signal where the legal industry is headed and this year was …
The Most Innovative Law Schools (2025)
Innovation in legal education isn’t just a buzzword, it’s fast becoming a benchmark. With rapid shifts in technology, including the …
John Bolton Plays Stupid Games, Wins Stupid Prizes
For a smart guy, John Bolton is kind of an idiot. If the indictment that dropped yesterday is correct, he …
Clio Unveils Plan To Become An Everything App For Lawyers
“That was a lot,” muttered someone behind me as we shuffled, along with 2,700 other attendees, out of the Hynes …
Some Law Firms Punish Associates With Tough Assignments
Most law firms typically have vast portfolios of work that keep associates and staff busy. This can include matters that extend …
Nonprofit Beefs Up Staff To Take The Legal Fight To Trump
The Trump II reign has been characterized by repeated attacks on the rule of law and blatant power grabs. And Biglaw has …
Trump Sued Again For Illegally Destroying The Digital Equity Act (And A Bunch Of Useful Programs That Helped His Own Supporters)
Back in May we noted how Trump illegally declared he was unilaterally destroying the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act, lying repeatedly that the …
Morning Docket: 10.17.25
* The government doesn’t keep track of its “Kavanaugh stops.” Pro Publica decided to do it for them. [Pro Publica] …
‘Needs an Intervention’: Newsom Scorches ‘Unhinged’ Trump Over San Francisco Threat
California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom blasted President Donald Trump over his seemingly arbitrary threat to deploy the U.S. military to …
Johnson Wavers After Agreeing to Debate Jeffries ‘Anywhere Anytime’
News Published 6 hours ago on October 15, 2025 Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s controversial new media policy — and …
‘Republicans Are Doing Nothing’: Greene Turns Fire on Her Own Party
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s controversial new media policy — and the claims behind it — may backfire, experts are …
‘Political Propaganda’: Kristi Noem Stars in $51 Million DHS Ad Blitz Thanking Trump
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s controversial new media policy — and the claims behind it — may backfire, experts are …
National Immigrant Rights Organizations Sue the Federal Government Over Withheld Records on ICE Arrests in Immigration Courts
Washington, D.C, October 15 — Today, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, the American Immigration Council, and Democracy Forward filed a lawsuit in the …
‘Buzz Saw of Trouble’: Pentagon Chief’s Move May Backfire Warn Experts
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s controversial new media policy — and the claims behind it — may backfire, experts are …
Turns Out, You Shouldn’t Call The Judge A ‘F*cking C*nt’
This tale of attorney discipline is one part tech failure and one part petty misogyny, and none of it is a …
Former Justice Anthony Kennedy Voices Concerns Over A More ‘Confrontational’ Supreme Court
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy (Image via Getty) Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I’m actually …
Reveal Reveals New CEO As Founder Moves Into Board Chair Role
Reveal founder Wendell Jisa is stepping upstairs to Chairman after nearly two decades turning a bootstrapped idea into an AI-fueled …
FASORP Drops University Of Michigan Scare Tactics
FASORP is a group that takes itself very seriously — which is why it tickles my soul to know that …
Why Waiting For A Crisis To Involve Legal Will Cost You Millions
When Tara Trantham talks about the cost of delay, she is not speaking in hypotheticals. As the chief legal officer …
Teaching Law In A Red State
Dear Colleagues, We at University Administration are now prepared to issue our Academic Freedom guidelines for your classes. As you know …
The Tish James Indictment Looks Like Country-Fried BS
Last week, Lindsey Halligan, the acting/interim/special/imaginary US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia indicted New York Attorney General Letitia …
‘Pure Fascist’: Governor Blasted for Backing ‘Forever’ Federal Joint Policing Operation
As the “No Kings” Day rallies fast approach, Republicans are increasingly lashing out in an effort to paint the protests …
‘Batten Down the Hatches’: White House Issues New Shutdown Threat
As the “No Kings” Day rallies fast approach, Republicans are increasingly lashing out in an effort to paint the protests …
‘Do Not Love This Country’: GOP Escalates Attacks on ‘No Kings’ Movement
As the “No Kings” Day rallies fast approach, Republicans are increasingly lashing out in an effort to paint the protests …
Magically Disappearing Partners — See Generally
Who? Never Heard Of ‘Em: Kirkland decides not to name the new partners. Disappearing Lawyers The Old Fashioned Way: Cadwalader …
‘Cornerstone of American Freedom’: National Security Group Blasts Johnson Attack
As the nationwide anti-authoritarian “No Kings Day” protests approach, Republicans are attempting to link “Antifa” — which President Donald Trump …
‘Terrorist Wing’: GOP Links Democrats to Antifa Ahead of ‘No Kings Day’
As the nationwide anti-authoritarian “No Kings Day” protests approach, Republicans are attempting to link “Antifa” — which President Donald Trump …
‘Angry’ Johnson Lashes Out — Says Dems Need to Be ‘Physically Separated’ From Republicans
As the nationwide anti-authoritarian “No Kings Day” protests approach, Republicans are attempting to link “Antifa” — which President Donald Trump …
World’s Richest Law Firm Is Hush Hush About Their New Partners — See Also
Kirkland Opts Out Of Announcing Their New Partners: Is it because they are too ashamed after partners lateral out? Would …
Biglaw’s Litigation Growth Strategy
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which top Biglaw firm made a mass investment …
New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice Skirts Jail Time Over Investigation Interference
We’re no stranger to covering Supreme Court power couples. Few relationships have been cuter than Scalia and Ginsburg or Thomas …
‘Treasonous, Probably’: Trump and Cabinet Pledge War on ‘Sophisticated’ Antifa Network
During Wednesday’s White House roundtable on “Antifa,” Trump Cabinet secretaries compared it to international drug cartels and vowed to dismantle …
Law Professor Catches Deloitte Using Made-Up AI Hallucinations In Government Report
The Australian government paid consultants Deloitte 440,000 Australian dollars ($290,000) for a report on the use of automated penalties in Australia’s …
Kamala Harris Gets Really Real — And Really Profane — About The Trump Administration
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [T]here is so much about this moment that is …
Williams & Connolly Hit By Foreign Hackers
One of the biggest consequences of success is the target that magically appears on your back. Running a firm involves …
U.S. Politics Drives Law School ‘Application Boom’
Thanks to our fractured political landscape, thousands upon thousands of college graduates have been inspired to go to law school. Per …
DOJ’s Persecution Of James Comey Hits Trump-Appointed Snag
The indictment of former FBI Director James Comey is deeply problematic. Something about how career prosecutors refused to bring the charges …
Russia’s Unjustified Bombardment Of Lviv Was Wild From The Ground And Pointless Strategically
If you are a keen observer of Above the Law’s pages, you might have noticed that my column was absent …
Is This The Beginning Of The End For The Bar Exam?
For a long time, the bar exam seemed like the nasty habit that the legal profession just couldn’t quit. But …
3 Ways Lawyers Are Finding New Efficiencies With AI
More and more lawyers are using artificial intelligence to save time and improve their workflow, and individuals are outpacing their …
Kirkland Refuses To Publicly Announce Its New Partners, Marking A Shift From Swagger To Silence
Kirkland & Ellis is recognized as one of the nation’s greatest law firms. Not only does the firm offer a …
‘Come and Get Me’: Governor Taunts ‘Wannabe Dictator’ Trump Over Jail Threat
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, one of the most outspoken members of the Democratic Party, took to the Senate floor to …
‘Grave Danger’: Democrat Warns Trump’s ‘Authoritarian Takeover’ Would Let GOP Rule ‘Forever’
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, one of the most outspoken members of the Democratic Party, took to the Senate floor to …
‘Full-Blown Authoritarianism’: Governor Fires Back After Trump Says He Belongs ‘in Jail’
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, one of the most outspoken members of the Democratic Party, took to the Senate floor to …
‘How Tony Soprano Talks’: Trump Says ‘Our People’ Will Get Back Pay After Shutdown
Military, legal, and political experts are warning after President Donald Trump vowed to invoke the Insurrection Act if he deems …
Supreme Court Appears Poised to Strike Down Ban on Anti-LGBTQ ‘Conversion Therapy’
Military, legal, and political experts are warning after President Donald Trump vowed to invoke the Insurrection Act if he deems …
‘Imminent Danger’: Experts Sound Alarm Over Trump’s Insurrection Act Threat
Military, legal, and political experts are warning after President Donald Trump vowed to invoke the Insurrection Act if he deems …
‘Pre-Crime’: Hundreds of National Security Experts Warn Trump Order Threatens Democracy
National security, military, legal, and political experts are warning that President Donald Trump crossed a dangerous line in his latest …
Courts Should Make It Easier To Fix E-Filing Errors
Most courts these days offer electronic filing systems by which attorneys can file and view litigation papers through the internet. This …
Stanford Study: ‘AI’ Generated ‘Workslop’ Actually Making Productivity Worse
Automation undeniably has some useful applications. But the folks hyping modern “AI” have not only dramatically overstated its capabilities, many of …
Morning Docket: 10.03.25
* At Trump administration’s request, federal judge recuses himself in Oregon National Guard deployment challenge based on his wife’s public …
Morning Docket: 10.02.25
* Federal judiciary can stay open until October 17 amid shutdown. After that? Have you guys ever seen The Purge? …
The Force Of Law With None Of The Explanation — See Also
Lower Courts Pushed To Conform Their Rulings With Shadow Dockets: They have the majority, but actual cases would take too …
Working On Behalf Of Jeffrey Epstein Can Make You Millions
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! How much did Alan Dershowitz admit he was …
Pentagon Readies Contingency Plans For Government Shutdown
The post Pentagon Readies Contingency Plans For Government Shutdown appeared first on Above the Law.
Summer Associates Really Expected Better From Biglaw Firms That Capitulated To Trump
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. If the [Biglaw] firms had just stuck together no …
DLA Piper Sued Over Alleged Pregnancy Bias
When it comes to work-life balance, some firms do a good job of recognizing that their employees are also people. …
‘Will Not Be Repairable’: Expert Warns of Ways Trump Could Turn Shutdown Into ‘Disaster’
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addressed hundreds of generals and admirals flown in from cross the globe, outlining his new …
Donald Trump Demands Microsoft Fire In-House Counsel Because His Petty Need For Revenge Knows No Bounds
Remember was it was an anathema to conservative values to interfere with business? Oh, my kingdom for the halcyon days …
The Point Of Law School Is To Actually Pass The Bar Exam — See Generally
Cooley Law Has Real Trouble Getting Its Graduates To Pass The Bar Exam: And the ABA has a real issue …
Filevine Raises $400M In Two-Round Funding To Scale AI-Powered Legal Platform; I Speak With Its CEO
Legal technology company Filevine announced today it has raised $400 million across two funding rounds over the past 15 months, …
Filevine Raises $400M In Two-Round Funding To Scale AI-Powered Legal Platform; I Speak With Its CEO
Legal technology company Filevine announced today it has raised $400 million across two funding rounds over the past 15 months, …
Filevine Raises $400M In Two-Round Funding To Scale AI-Powered Legal Platform; I Speak With Its CEO
Legal technology company Filevine announced today it has raised $400 million across two funding rounds over the past 15 months, …
Clarence Thomas Tells Us How He Really Feels About ‘Totally Stupid’ Precedent
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Well if I find it doesn’t make any sense …
Trump Indicts Comey For Torpedoing Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential Campaign
In 2017, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein produced a letter purporting to fire FBI Director James Comey for being too …
From Casebooks To Chatbots: Another Law School Makes AI Certification Mandatory For Students
High-profile artificial intelligence screwups are now occurring on an almost weekly basis, proving that even experienced attorneys need more training …
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog …
How Personal Injury Lawyers Are Leveraging AI
Are personal injury lawyers truly taking advantage of the tools available to them? Our friends at 8am surveyed 325 PI …
Courts Should Avoid Handwritten Orders
State and federal courts have adopted a number of technological advances in recent years that make it much easier to …
The Right-Wing Zealots At Sinclair & Nexstar Push Their Luck, Refuse To Put Jimmy Kimmel Back On The Air
The flood of outrage at the Disney/FCC cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel ultimately forced the company to retreat and put Kimmel back on …
Morning Docket: 09.26.25
* James Comey indicted in effort to criminalize hurting Trump’s feelings. [CNN] * Comey is hiring Pat Fitzgerald, the former …
Filevine Raises $400M In Two-Round Funding To Scale AI-Powered Legal Platform; I Speak With Its CEO
Legal technology company Filevine announced today it has raised $400 million across two funding rounds over the past 15 months, …
Shutdown Meltdown: Trump Hits Democrats With ‘Transgender for Everybody’ Charge
News Published 4 hours ago on September 26, 2025 In Friday morning remarks, President Donald Trump lashed out at James …
‘Destroyer of Lives’: Trump Calls Comey a ‘Dirty Cop’ Who Must Pay a ‘Very Big Price’
In Friday morning remarks, President Donald Trump lashed out at James Comey, who was criminally indicted Thursday evening — just …
‘They’ll Be Others’: Trump Says More Indictments — of Democrats — to Come
News Published 4 hours ago on September 26, 2025 In Friday morning remarks, President Donald Trump lashed out at James …
Filevine Raises $400M In Two-Round Funding To Scale AI-Powered Legal Platform; I Speak With Its CEO
Legal technology company Filevine announced today it has raised $400 million across two funding rounds over the past 15 months, …
ABA Puts Troubled Law School On Probation Over Its Bar Exam Passage Rates
Passing the bar exam is the ultimate rite of passage for would-be attorneys, but for one law school, bar exam …
Anatomy Of A Modern Merger: A Step-By-Step Guide For GCs
Editor’s note: First in a three-part series. Although the deals market has shown a modest rebound in early 2025, a …
Kamala Harris Calls Out CEOs For Not Fighting Against Donald Trump. There’s Just One Glaring Issue With That…
Kamala Harris is hawking her new book, 107 Days, and so, she sat down with Rachel Maddow on MSNBC last …
Nothin’ Says Lovin’ Like A Benchslap
Perkins Coie cut ties with an attorney over Charlie Kirk comments on social media. The remarks were measured and reasonable, …
How Tariffs Impacted Designers Leading Up To New York Fashion Week
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Morning Docket: 09.24.25
* Court blocks arbitrary, capricious, and retaliatory grant cuts until Supreme Court can shadow docket them back. [Bloomberg Law News] …
‘Maybe Some’: Jordan Concedes Trump’s Latest ABC Threat Was Government Pressure
When Disney/ABC suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel last week, Trump supporters quickly rallied to the President’s defense, insisting that Federal …
‘Weak and Losing’: Trump’s Threat Against ABC Over Kimmel Return Slammed
When Disney/ABC suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel last week, Trump supporters quickly rallied to the President’s defense, insisting that Federal …
Judge Accused Of Showing Up To Courthouse Drunk, Sexually Harassing Colleagues
(Image via iStock) Earlier this month, the Michigan state Judicial Tenure Commission filed an eight count ethics complaint (available in …
3 IP Lessons From The 2025 LF Dealmakers Forum
Longtime readers of this column know that I have often shared insights from both the LF Dealmakers Forum and the …
Donald Trump Desperately Wants To Prosecute His ‘Enemies’
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Donald Trump’s not content …
Webinar – Plugging The Profit Leaks: How Your Firm Can Stop Burning Money
If your firm is not collecting earned revenue, growth will slow, cash flow will tighten, and profitability will suffer. Fortunately, …
The Biglaw Firms Where Associates Are Working The Longest Hours (2025)
If you’ve ever wondered why Biglaw associates lament their lack of work-life balance, it could be because they’re regularly working …
Agentic AI Could Push Healthcare Into A Legal Gray Area, Attorney Says
The post Agentic AI Could Push Healthcare Into A Legal Gray Area, Attorney Says appeared first on Above the Law.
Morning Docket: 09.23.25
* Elena Kagan points out that the Supreme Court majority just used a glorified TRO to functionally reverse a century …
‘Stark Raving Mad’: Trump Declares UN Speech ‘Very Well Received’ — Diplomats Disagree
President Donald Trump advised pregnant women to abstain from using Tylenol after the administration made an unproven claim about the …
‘Delusional’: Trump Mocked for Nixing Dem Talks Over Bizarre ‘Transgender Operations’ Claim
President Donald Trump advised pregnant women to abstain from using Tylenol after the administration made an unproven claim about the …
Rubio: Trump to Berate ‘Feckless’ UN for Not Allowing Him to Redevelop Its Headquarters
President Donald Trump advised pregnant women to abstain from using Tylenol after the administration made an unproven claim about the …
Chrometa: Turning Time Into Billable Value For Modern Lawyers
For law firms and solo practitioners alike, the most precious professional resource is time. Yet in practice, it is also …
Trump Will Jail His Enemies If He Has To Burn Down The DOJ To Do IT
The Justice Department was the scene of an ecstatic orgy of corruption this weekend. Again. On Friday, Erik Siebert, the …
Boutique Firm Boosts Salaries Beyond Biglaw Market Scale For Certain Class Years
Big money isn’t just for Biglaw — boutique law firms are continuing to get in on the compensation action, and …
What’s Top Of Mind For 3 Healthcare Execs On Deploying AI
The post What’s Top Of Mind For 3 Healthcare Execs On Deploying AI appeared first on Above the Law.
‘Red Flag’: Stephen Miller Accused of ‘Reviving Fascist Rhetoric’ at Kirk Memorial
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller’s speech at Sunday’s Charlie Kirk memorial in Phoenix drew comparisons from national …
Morning Docket: 09.22.25
* Border czar Tom Homan recorded taking $50K from undercover FBI agents posing as businessmen based on Homan claiming he …
Reality TV Star Jokes Charlie Kirk May Think Differently About Hate Speech After Getting Shot — See Also
And He Got Away With It, Too!: How did this comment not cost him his job? Law Professor Punished Due …
The Sky-High Revenue For The Biggest Global Law Firms
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by ALM, of the …
AI In Healthcare: Investors’ Green And Red Flags Among Startups
The post AI In Healthcare: Investors’ Green And Red Flags Among Startups appeared first on Above the Law.
Why CLEs Matter To You: Staying Sharp And Sharing Smarts
Getty Ed note: Latest in a series. Read the prior installment here. As we progress through our series on the strategic value …
Stat(s) Of The Week: Law Firm Cliches
“Leading” is the leading word in law firm-produced business announcements in the U.S. and U.K., according to a new study, …
Shouting Matches Are Common At Some Law Firms
Law firms can be unpleasant places to work since office politics and bad personalities can create a toxic culture. Sometimes, law …
Federal Prosecutor Removed From Office For Not Pressing Charges Against Trump’s Political Enemies
New York Attorney General Leitita James is a thorn in Donald Trump’s side. James was behind the civil fraud case …
Law Professor Suspended Over Charlie Kirk Post
(Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images) Law professor Felicia Branch was suspended by the University of Arkansas Little Rock William H. …
This Law School Is Offering Guaranteed Scholarships To All Incoming Students Thanks To New Student Loan Caps
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The PLEDGE Scholarship is more than a financial award. …
Trump Complaint Against NYT Gets Benchslapped Into Oblivion
The president suffered a minor setback this morning in his defamation suit against the New York Times. Judge Steven Merryday …
It’s A Small (Language Model) World After All
At this year’s ILTACON, between the open bars and the marketing bingo cards, I picked up on a murmur running …
‘We Won’t Stand for It’: Dems Rip Trump Official Considering Raising Social Security Age
The White House is now linking comments made by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to what it claims is “dangerous” rhetoric …
Associates’ Dissatisfaction With Firm Tech: What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate
The American Lawyer survey of midlevel associates at large law firms recently came out and it’s got some sad findings. The survey revealed several …
Grocery Price Surges Are Relative Says New Trump Fed Official
The White House is now linking comments made by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to what it claims is “dangerous” rhetoric …
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog …
White House Links Kimmel’s Comments to ‘Dangerous Rhetoric’ It Says ‘Drove’ Kirk’s Killer
The White House is now linking comments made by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to what it claims is “dangerous” rhetoric …
Stop Saying The Supreme Court’s ‘Twitter Files’ Decision And The Kimmel Suspension Are The Same
Few Onion headlines have better captured this moment in history like, “Area Man Passionate Defender Of What He Imagines Constitution …
Nayna Gupta Testifies at Shadow Hearing on Deportation’s Impact on Families and Communities
Published: September 18, 2025 On September 18, 2025, the American Immigration Council’s Policy Director, Nayna Gupta, delivered testimony at a …
Biglaw Firm Fires Employee Over Charlie Kirk Post — See Also
Feelings Matter More Than Facts To The Right: Can you point out where the associate said anything inaccurate in the …
It Really Pays To Be At The Top Of The Legal Department
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Corporate Counsel and ALM Intelligence’s 2025 …
Biglaw Firm’s Active Shooter ‘False Alarm’ Highlights The Scary Reality Of 2025
Last week, employees at Debevoise & Plimpton’s New York office had a terrifying experience that is far too common in …
Greene Says Kirk Killing Sparked ‘Spiritual Revival’ for Christ — Urges ‘National Divorce’
News Published 8 hours ago on September 15, 2025 White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller was Vice President …
Founding Partner Passes — See Also
Greenberg Traurig’s Larry Hoffman Has Passed Away: We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and the firm. A Picture …
These Supreme Court Justices Are Money
(Image via Getty) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which two Supreme Court justices …
Debunked Podcast: Turmoil At The CDC, Epic’s AI Strategy
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Death Penalty to Prayer: Nancy Mace’s Shifting Positions on Kirk’s Alleged Killer
Over the course of two days, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has taken starkly shifting positions on the alleged assassin …
How Intentional Networking Can Grow Your Legal Practice
In this episode, host Steve Fretzin and lawyer coach Phyllis Sisenwine discuss the art of building a legal practice through …
Morning Docket: 09.12.25
* “Firms that aren’t willing or able to compete with the highest-paying players are instead competing on flexibility.” Which is, …
Goodbye To A Blogging Pioneer: Reflecting On The TaxProf Blog’s Legacy In A Changing Internet Era And Its Influence On One Tax Attorney
Twenty-one years ago, the internet looked vastly different. Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter did not yet exist. Only …
The Best Law Schools For Health Law (2025)
It’s certainly a wild time to work in public health, but if you’re entering law school with dreams of working …
Justice Sotomayor Lets Stephen Colbert Say What She Can’t
The Supreme Court’s emperor has no clothes, and it takes a late-night comedian to point it out. Sitting across from …
MAGA Attorney Getting Slammed For Bonkers Social Media Post
Earlier this week, the Trump administration attorney in charge of pardons, Ed Martin, decided for reasons that remain unclear to …
10 Practical AI Use Cases For Lawyers: Research, Writing & Law Firm Management
Tech-savvy lawyers understand the importance of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for law firms. AI offers significant benefits, including unmatched …
The Fundamental Dishonesty Of The Supreme Court
Federal judges have had to deal with more and more threats from conservatives whipped up by the Trump administration rhetoric …
Tax The Rich, Levy Wealth, Pay Our Debt: Smash Elon Musk’s Ridiculous $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package
(Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images) Elon Musk is already the best-paid CEO in the world. He is also the richest …
‘Is He Lying Now?’: Dem Skewers Johnson’s Claim Trump Was an ‘FBI Informant’
Two former top Trump officials from his first administration sounded the alarm after Russia attacked Poland Tuesday night, as several …
Why A U.S. Judge Paused Several Provisions Of The Marketplace Rule
The post Why A U.S. Judge Paused Several Provisions Of The Marketplace Rule appeared first on Above the Law.
‘Not Particularly Deep’: Trump Mocked for Response to Russia Attack
Two former top Trump officials from his first administration sounded the alarm after Russia attacked Poland Tuesday night, as several …
Ex-Trump Officials Warn on Putin After Poland Strike as Critics Rip Trump
Two former top Trump officials from his first administration sounded the alarm after Russia attacked Poland Tuesday night, as several …
Y’all Work Like This? — See Also
Midlevels Are Dealing With Crappy Technology: Some say the laptops are “borderline unusable.” Tariff Case Headed To SCOTUS: Scott Bessent …
Trump’s Increasingly Young Millennial Judicial Picks
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! So far, who is the youngest pick for …
Vendor Contracts: The Forgotten Goldmine Of Legal Ops, According To Navin Mahavijiyan
If you work in-house and you’re not treating your vendor contracts like strategic assets, you’re overlooking one of the most …
Everything Everywhere All At Once (Trump Edition)
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Think for a minute about coercion. If another country changes its trade policies in a …
Alleged Trump Note to Jeffrey Epstein Quotes Maurice Sendak Children’s Book
Justice Sonia Sotomayor had harsh words for the Supreme Court in her dissent in a ruling allowing Immigration and Customs …
Humphrey’s Executor Executed In Broad Shadow Docket Slaying
Are you there, Donald? It’s me, John. (Photo by Jabin Botsford – Pool/Getty Images) Exercising tremendous restraint, Chief Justice Roberts …
Gavin Newsom Rips JD ‘Couch Boy’ Vance And His ‘Chuck E. Cheese’ Law Degree To Shreds
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. COUCH BOY, I’M NOT MIMICKING DOZY DON. I’M MOCKING …
Explaining AI: Tech Vendors Are From Mars, Lawyers Are From Venus… Or Vice Versa
(Photo by ChatGPT) The biggest argument I’ve gotten into lately — in the legal tech space anyway — is over …
‘Becoming Thurgood’: The Supreme Court Justice Who Redefined Civil Rights
Thurgood Marshall in front of the Supreme Court in 1958 (Credit: Library of Congress) Before the actor who played Black …
Megan Thee Stallion’s Legal Team Mixes Music With Civil Procedure
Civil procedure: that weird off-shoot of the Constitution that has burned the words “traditional notions of fair play and substantial …
Midlevel Biglaw Associates Can’t Believe How Terrible The Technology Is At Their Firms
The American Lawyer recently revealed its 2025 midlevel survey, which showed us that midlevels are frustrated because they crave training and mentorship …
Trump Cabinet Amping Up The Pressure On The Supreme Court
After a recent appellate decision declared Trump’s sweeping tariff regime unconstitutional, the administration is appealing the decision to the Supreme …
Legal Ethics Roundup: Discipline For Judge’s Shooting Threats, AI-Tainted Briefs, Smith Faces Ethics Complaint Over Indictments & More
Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, Legal …
Despite Jeffrey Epstein ‘Hoax’ Comments, Speaker Claims Trump ‘Wants Everything To Come Out’
Justice Sonia Sotomayor had harsh words for the Supreme Court in her dissent in a ruling allowing Immigration and Customs …
What Did Lawmakers Discuss At The House Hearing On Health AI?
The post What Did Lawmakers Discuss At The House Hearing On Health AI? appeared first on Above the Law.
Sotomayor Slams SCOTUS Over Ruling ‘Declaring All Latinos Fair Game to Be Seized’ by ICE
Justice Sonia Sotomayor had harsh words for the Supreme Court in her dissent in a ruling allowing Immigration and Customs …
Trump Backtracks From Chicago ‘Dept. of War’ Comment, Says He ‘Wants to Help’
BAD PRESIDENT Published 6 months ago on March 21, 2025 President Donald Trump said that the U.S. “doesn’t need anything …
Morning Docket: 09.08.25
* Are lawyers at heightened risk of developing a gambling addiction? I’ve got 2 bills on “no,” who wants in …
Two-Thirds of Dems View Socialism ‘Positively’ as Capitalism Support Falls: Poll
More than two-thirds of Democrats have a “positive” view of socialism, according to a new poll that also shows support …
‘None of Us Will Be Spared’: Kennedy Scion Rips RFK Jr. in Call for Resignation
A strong majority of Americans say the Trump economy is getting worse not better, and a near-majority say jobs and …
‘Bananas’: Trump Official Torched for Dismissing Millions of Americans as ‘Nonexistent’
A strong majority of Americans say the Trump economy is getting worse not better, and a near-majority say jobs and …
Georgia’s Historic Worksite Raid Underscores the Chaos Fueled by Trump’s Immigration Agenda
Published: September 5, 2025 WASHINGTON DC, Sept. 5 — On September 4, law enforcement agents from several state and federal …
Stop Random Acts Of Marketing And Start Getting Clients
Getty Images In this episode of “Be That Lawyer,” I spoke with legal marketing strategist and entrepreneur Viktoria Altman about …
How AI Should Replace My In-House Law Job
There’s understandable concern that AI is replacing in-house legal jobs. Whether it’s increasing layoffs, reducing headcount, or shifting resources and …
Jury Reaches Verdict In Donna Adelson Trial
For years now, prosecutors have been fighting to bring Dan Markel’s killers to justice. Katharine Magbanua received a life sentence …
Midlevel Biglaw Associates Crave Mentorship In A Post-Pandemic World
Making it to midlevel in Biglaw isn’t easy, especially when the vast majority of what you know is pandemic and …
Lawyers Need A Panel To Explain Texting Because We’re Still One Notification Away From An Ethics Apocalypse
Got that morning coffee… time to discuss my plea deal! Here at Kaleidoscope, the newly minted 8am’s inaugural conference, lawyers …
In A Bold Move, Federal Judges Are Calling Out The Supreme Court’s Bullsh*t
Photo by Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States via Getty Images There’s a pretty clear hierarchy in …
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog …
Judge Mehta’s Google Antitrust Remedies: Threading The Needle Between Overkill And Underkill
Last summer, when Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google had violated antitrust laws through its search distribution agreements, I was …
Milbank Has Been Matched! — See Also
Law Firm Matches Milbank And Raises Salaries: Bet you wish you worked here! Court Cracks Down On Military Police Takeover: …
Thanks So Much To Our Advertisers
We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law: 8am™ AffiniPay 8am™ CasePeer 8am™ LawPay …
Non-Equity Partnership Isn’t A Fast Track To The Equity Tier
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to SurePoint’s recent Partner Satisfaction Survey, what …
Federal Judiciary Says ‘F.U.’ To Public Defender In A Win For … Justice?
The federal judiciary cannot “self-police” workplace conduct. In no other workplace are employees entrusted with sole authority to judge their …
Law School Applications Soar Once Again Thanks To Donald Trump
‘I’ll see you in court!’ (Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images) Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote …
Solving The Formula To Become A Rainmaker
My wife and I have become increasingly skeptical about television. I’m guessing you have too. We’re all on the same …
Guy Who Helped Orchestrate Some of Biglaw’s Pro Bono Payola Deals Offers Tone Deaf Defense Of Them
For lawyers, the Trump II era has been defined by the existential crisis facing the profession. Donald Trump has gone …
Harvard Just Defrosted Trump’s Multibillion-Dollar Funding Freeze
The ongoing lesson with these Trump institutional strong-arms seems to be that if you can survive the initial pressure, you’ll …
8am And Kaleidoscope Revealed Along With Some New Stuff: The Witt Keynote
Like many of you, I sort of wondered about the new name for AffiniPay’s set of companies, 8am, as I …
Molotov Hoagie Avoids Indictment — See Generally
Not All Heroes Wear Capes… Not All Grinders Or Subs Either: Department of Justice fails to secure indictment for sandwich …
A Judge Approved Blue Cross Blue Shield’s $2.8B Settlement. Why Some Providers Are Opting Out.
The post A Judge Approved Blue Cross Blue Shield’s $2.8B Settlement. Why Some Providers Are Opting Out. appeared first on …
Bar Exam Scores Are Up!
The cost of living isn’t the only thing up this year! The bar exam — one of our industry’s time-honored …
Client Entertainment Expenses Are Worth The Cost
Law firms often spend substantial sums of money on business development in the belief that this will pay off with …
Dog Days Of Summer Best Spent Away From Your Biglaw Office
With so many firms moving towards a full return to the office, those firms that offer flexibility and remote working …
Harvey Begins Law School Program To Get Students Hooked
Legal technology, like dealing drugs, thrives on getting kids hooked on the free sample. At least that’s what hundreds of …
Johnson Pins Gun Violence on ‘Mental Health’ After Trump Slashes $1B in School Counseling
The Trump administration is being sharply criticized after President Donald Trump fired the Director of the Centers for Disease Control …
7 Essential Skills Every 1L Must Develop ASAP
The post 7 Essential Skills Every 1L Must Develop ASAP appeared first on Above the Law.
‘Act of Revenge’: Trump Axes Kamala Harris’s Secret Service Protection
The Trump administration is being sharply criticized after President Donald Trump fired the Director of the Centers for Disease Control …
Trump Admin Goes Full McCarthy, Will Decide Whether Migrants Are Pro-USA Enough To Stay Here
This was pretty much inevitable. While the Trump’s band of bigots struggled mightily to expel brown people from this country, …
Morning Docket: 08.29.25
* Trump takes a chainsaw to a bunch of federal unions. [Bloomberg Law] * Bar exam scores are sky high. …
Biglaw Firm Files Lawsuit Against Former Partner Over $1.5 Million Client Fee
Last week AmLaw 100 firm Polsinelli filed a federal lawsuit against a former partner Louis Mastriani. At issue is a …
Every Case May Go to Trial: Act Accordingly
It’s often said that 1% of civil cases, if that, go to trial. Because so few cases go to trial, …
GOP Election Official Charged After Putting Cocaine & MDMA In Children’s Ice Cream
Move over Rocky Road! There’s a new flavor out there that will have kids absolutely bouncing off the walls this …
Everlaw Expands AI Capabilities with Deep Dive Tool and Achieves FedRAMP Certification For Its AI
As I continue to play catch up on some of the news announced during ILTACON, the e-discovery company Everlaw made …
Dumbass Attorney Baffled By Haircare During High Profile Case
Legally Blonde is the movie that taught a generation that blonde women can do anything, even think real nice like. …
DOJ Trollsuit Against Maryland Judges Gets Benchslapped Into Oblivion
With Calvinball the order of the day at One First Street, it’s a relief to the see the Justice Department’s …
Morning Docket: 08.28.25
* Chicago prepares for potential troop deployment. Chicagoans might want to familiarize themselves with how grand juries work before the …
RFK Jr. Attacks CDC for Abortion Praise That Doesn’t Exist
Medical, legal, and political experts are sounding alarms amid the Trump administration’s attempt to fire the newly confirmed Director of …
‘Total Implosion’: Experts Sound ‘Massive Alarm’ Amid ‘Wholesale Destruction’ of CDC
Medical, legal, and political experts are sounding alarms amid the Trump administration’s attempt to fire the newly confirmed Director of …
‘Remarkable Failure’ By U.S. Attorney’s Office — See Also
They Can’t Even Prosecute A Sandwich!: Grand jurors weren’t too keen on imprisoning a man for throwing lunch. Employees Get …
It’s A Good Time To Be A Biglaw Equity Partner
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data from the Wells Fargo Legal …
Prosecution Fails Third Attempt At FBI ‘Assault’ Case
What’s with all of these soft ass assault charges? Before headlines were focused on an errant Subway sandwich hitting an …
Can Congress Pass A FY26 Defense Budget This Year? Here Are 12 Key Issues For Lawmakers.
The post Can Congress Pass A FY26 Defense Budget This Year? Here Are 12 Key Issues For Lawmakers. appeared first …
Jonathan Turley Challenges Justice Jackson To Calvinball In Most Embarrassing Display Yet
Justice Jackson recently called out the conservative majority of the Supreme Court specifically — and GOP jurisprudence generally — as …
Just How Big A Problem Is Padding Your Billable Hours?
What happened here [an Irwin Mitchell senior associate getting caught misrepresenting billable hours, who was ultimately banned from the profession …
‘Brutal’: Trump Approval Tanks as Support Plummets Across Key Issues, Poll Shows
Barely more than one-third of Americans approve of how President Donald Trump is doing his job, and on key issues, …
Insights On AI And Its Impact On Legal, Part One
I recently finished reading Ethan Mollick‘s excellent book on artificial intelligence, entitled Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI. He does …
‘It’s Always a Young White Male’: Fox Host Urges Action After Deadly School Shooting
News Published 4 hours ago on August 27, 2025 Barely more than one-third of Americans approve of how President Donald …
Be There For Your Baby’s Birth Or Do Paperwork — See Also
Never Too Young For Aggressive Negotiations: Quinn Emanuel, Kirkland and Young Conaway play dirty. They’ve Arrested Abrego Garcia Again: He …
Biglaw Firm Representing Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Kilmar Abrego Garcia Photo by: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of …
Skadden Advises Intel On Trump Deal, Because What Are A Few Obvious Conflicts Among Friends?
(Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images) Intel just agreed to give the federal government a roughly 10 percent ownership …
Donald Trump Goes On The Attack Over Blue Slips
The “blue slip” tradition, requiring home state senator approval for judicial nominees, is back in the news. If the tradition …
The Biglaw Firm Bucking The Return To Office Trend
This [Husch Blackwell’s fully virtual office, The Link] is working. We figured it out. And I think that people who …
ABA Invites Schools To Accept Law School Applicants Without Requiring LSAT Scores
No test, no problem! The LSAT has been the staple box to tick off if you want to get in …
U.S. Appeals Court Denies Pauline Newman’s Bid To Challenge Suspension
(Photo by Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Pauline Newman’s saga of keeping her enemies closer continues. Despite proving …
Trump Claims Crime Is a Blue City Problem Despite Red State Reality
In 1989, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that burning an American flag is protected free speech under the First Amendment, …
How Litera Is Building Deeper Lawyer-Client Relationships
Litera CEO Avaneesh Marwaha It’s long been a mantra in legal tech: “Streamline the mundane tasks so lawyers can better …
Newsom Fires Back After Trump Vows DOJ Lawsuit Against New California Maps
In 1989, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that burning an American flag is protected free speech under the First Amendment, …
Regulatory Shift Paves Way For AI-Driven Heart Disease Diagnosis
The post Regulatory Shift Paves Way For AI-Driven Heart Disease Diagnosis appeared first on Above the Law.
‘Unconstitutional’: Trump Under Fire for Pushing Jail Time for Flag Burning
In 1989, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that burning an American flag is protected free speech under the First Amendment, …
What If Inflation Is The Big Issue In 2026?
Is it possible that inflation will be the big issue in 2026? Inflation was certainly a big issue in 2024, …
Abrego Garcia Being Wrongfully Deported AGAIN Because Trump Admin Too Scared To Go To Court
(Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images) The Trump administration’s haphazard deportation scheme sent Kilmar Abrego Garcia to an El …
Of Course Trump Is Appealing His Final Biglaw Executive Order Loss
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Donald Trump’s efforts to defend the executive orders targeting Biglaw firms that have earned his ire are …
Lawyers Hold Newborn For Ransom In Scheduling Dispute
In the grand tradition of turning every shred of human decency into a bargaining chip, a motion in a bankruptcy …
7 Questions In-House Counsel Must Ask Before Launching An AI Product
Launching an AI product without a rigorous in-house review is like sending a driverless car onto the highway without checking …
‘Cozying Up to Putin’: VP Scorched for Russia-Promoting Rewrite of World Wars
Vice President JD Vance is facing criticism for reshaping the historical record of the past century of wars in a …
Morning Docket: 08.25.25
* Federal government takes roughly 10 percent stake in Intel with Skadden’s help. Wonder if Skadden did it pro bono… …
Corporate Clients Are Pushing Back Even More On Biglaw’s High Rates
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I’m definitely taking more work in-house and having law …
China’s Hacking Operation Apparently Came For The LSAT
First they came for our nuclear secrets, and I did not speak out — because I did not have nuclear …
Biglaw Firm Adds Onerous Billable Target That Has Everyone Freaking Out
Associates at King & Spalding recently received an update to firm policy that is worrying folks. The firm told associates …
Trump Admin Beats Hasty Retreat On DC Police Order
“Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged-out maniacs and …
Leading By Example Is The Key To Creating Top Lawyer Rainmakers
While we all know the expression “monkey see, monkey do,” it doesn’t quite hit the mark for me as I …
The California Bar Is At A Crossroads
(Image via Getty) Some strong “will they, won’t they” tension may make for great rom-com foundation, but the dynamic is …
Trump Pushes Mail-In Ballot Ban While Zelenskyy Waits
President Donald Trump is falsely claiming that the states are mere agents of the federal government in vote counting, and …
Trump Snubs Seven Top European Leaders After Rolling Out Red Carpet for Putin
President Donald Trump is falsely claiming that the states are mere agents of the federal government in vote counting, and …
‘Don’t Be Surprised’: George Conway Says Trump Might Pull Out of NATO ‘Tonight’
President Donald Trump is falsely claiming that the states are mere agents of the federal government in vote counting, and …
Teaching How To ‘Think Like a Lawyer’ Revisited
I recently wrote a piece bemoaning the lack of critical thinking skills among younger lawyers in the age of GenAI …
Washington DC Pushes Back Against President’s Attempt At Military Takeover
The motto “Taxation Without Representation” could soon have a whole new meaning. If it were up to Trump, Washinton D.C. …
Biglaw’s Gonna Be Golden With 11% Revenue Growth In First Half Of 2025
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We can expect to see an improved demand environment …
Clients Often Shouldn’t Use Multiple Law Firms For One Matter
Sometimes, it is absolutely necessary for clients to use multiple law firms for a single matter. For instance, if a client …
What Today’s Rainmakers Know About Client Loyalty And Personal Value
Getty Images In this episode of “Be That Lawyer,” I sat down with researcher and strategist Matt Dixon to explore …
You Have To See This Dystopian Hype Video Of Viral D.C. Sandwich Thrower’s Arrest
Weapon or lunch?? Earlier this week, felony charges for assaulting a federal officer with a Subway sandwich were filed against Sean …
‘Uphill Climb’? Fate of Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover in Judge’s Hands
The U.S. Department of Defense is on the defensive after outrage erupted over Secretary Pete Hegseth’s repost of a CNN …
Willkie Conducts Staff Layoffs While Dangling Retention Bonuses To Stem Lawyer Exodus
In the wake of Willkie Farr’s $100 pro bono payola deal with Donald Trump, lawyers have been fleeing the firm’s …
‘Attack on Democracy’: GOP Senator Slammed After Invoking Racist ‘Three Fifths Compromise’
The U.S. Department of Defense is on the defensive after outrage erupted over Secretary Pete Hegseth’s repost of a CNN …
Another Round Of February California Bar Takers Got Their Grades Flipped
While this is not the first time in legal history that bar takers received failing grades and swore that they …
Pentagon Ducks Questions on Hegseth’s Support for Christian Nationalist Pastor’s Beliefs
The U.S. Department of Defense is on the defensive after outrage erupted over Secretary Pete Hegseth’s repost of a CNN …
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
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Trump Threatens Bayh‑Dole March‑In To Punish Harvard—After Refusing It For COVID
For years we’ve talked about the serious problems of the Bayh-Dole Act, which encouraged universities to patent every damn idea that …
Morning Docket: 08.15.25
* Which firms are stockpiling fleeing government lawyers? [National Law Journal] * Report suggests Russian hackers were inside PACER for …
Politician Calls On New York Bar To Reform ‘Disorganized, Delayed’ Emergency Response
Above the Law may have been one of the first to talk about the New York bar exam’s atrocious response …
Florida’s New Stem Cell Law: What It Signals For Physicians, Patients, And The Future Of Regenerative Medicine
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Morning Docket: 08.14.25
* Diligent journalism students devote a lot of words to “some law students are losers and join FedSoc to feel …
Today At ILTACON: Key Takeaways And The Annual General Meeting
This morning, we kick off the final day of ILTACON 2025 at 9 a.m. in Potomac A/B with a Keynote …
Will Obergefell Fall Soon? — See Also
Republicans Have Been Gunning For Obergefell For Years Now: Will SCOTUS finally shoot it down? Looking For A List Of …
What Will A Jury Do When The Law Isn’t Fair?
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to a new survey of jury-eligible adults …
Law Firms Are Still Looking To Diversify Their Workforce
There’s no question that running DEI programs at law firms has become more difficult after SFFA v. Harvard and mounting …
Reverse Discrimination”: Understanding the Nuances in NYC Employment Law
“How can I be discriminated against when I’m part of the majority?” It’s a question that’s come up more and …
It Is Absolutely Time To Panic About Marriage Equality
Kim Davis (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty) Turns out Kim Davis’s 15 minutes of fame aren’t over yet. You probably thought …
Biglaw Firms May Be ‘Getting Anxious’ About Lagging Collections
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. If the collection lag persists or deepens, then I …
Drake’s Lawyers Are Making Accusations And Probing For Proof Afterward
Some Above the Law stories require a certain level of objectivity, balance, and finesse to be done well. This is …
Front-End Loading Cases Just Got Easier: Everlaw’s Deep Dive Tool
One of the key things I learned from a number of mentors in the mass tort defense league was the …
Trump’s Soviet-Era Slip-Up Alarms Experts
President Donald Trump wandered through a litany of grievances and a long list of concerns during his announcement of the …
Missing: Biglaw’s Summer Bonus Matches
Milbank delighted with special summer bonuses, ranging from $6-25 thousand, for associates. And that’s great for them! But where are all …
Trump’s Kennedy Center Remarks Veer Into Grievances, False Claims, and Lessons on Grass
President Donald Trump wandered through a litany of grievances and a long list of concerns during his announcement of the …
The Am Law A-List: Ranking The Most Elite Law Firms In America (2025)
Another day, another ranking for lawyers to ogle in a search for meaning as they attempt to get through the …
In-House Professionals: Help Us Benchmark Your Pay
We’re updating our compensation information for in-house law departments and asking for your help. Above the Law has tracked corporate …
Did You Hear About The New Merger? — See Also
Morris Manning Plans To Merge With Taft: The new firm’s gross revenue will be worth nearly a billion! Things Seem …
The Most Conservative Students In Law School
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day! According to the Princeton Review’s 2025 Best Law …
The Best Online Master Of Studies In Law Programs (2025)
Wouldn’t it be nice to obtain some helpful legal knowledge, without having to shell out six figures to get a …
Supreme Court Asked to Overturn Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Violent crime in Washington, D.C. fell by double digits in 2024 and again in the first half of 2025, yet …
Money, Money, Money — See Generally
BONUS TIME!: Milbank opens up the Biglaw summer bonus season. Will anyone follow? Now You See Them…: Todd Blanche’s Library …
The Dollar Signs Are Heading Your Way! — See Also
If You Work At Hueston Hennigan, That Is!: They just dropped summer bonuses. The DOJ Is Leaking Lawyers: Who will …
Controversial New Federal Judge’s Biglaw Roots
Emil Bove (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Recent …
Debunked Episode 18: Unpacking MAHA, Nutrition On A Regional And Global Scale
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Bill Mandating Citizens-Only Census Filed After Trump Push
In his short time as U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth has tested the boundaries of the separation between church …
Miss Your First Bite At Getting Paid To Take The Bar? Don’t Miss Out This Time!
No one in their reasonable mind would like to take the bar exam — not only is the test so …
Stat(s) Of The Week: Meeting In The Middle
Law firms and in-house counsel are light years apart on the role of the billable hour, but the two groups …
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
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Geared for Growth: Four Strategies To Maximize Your AI Investments
Ed. note: This article first appeared in an ILTA publication. For more, visit our ILTA on ATL channel here. It has been …
The Blickstein COO Study Reflects Continued Lawyer Hubris, Arrogance, Independence — And Dread
The new Blickstein Group COO Study demonstrates continued lawyer hubris, arrogance, and independence that impairs job satisfaction — and profitability. …
PACER Gets Pwned: Hackers Breach Dinosaur Filing System
Someone hacked the federal courts’ beloved filing platform. Once a humble slush fund for courts to finance office renovations, PACER …
We’re In Summer Bonus Season! — See Also
Check Out Milbank’s Bonuses!: Maybe the good PR will overshadow their bending backward for Trump! Lessons To Learn From The …
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‘Appalling’: Trump Admin Slammed as Air Force Blocks Early Retirement for Trans Troops
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has agreed to a request from U.S. Senator John Cornyn to locate the Texas Democratic …
Biglaw Firm Has Deep Roots In Beantown
(Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! The name partner …
Duane Morris On The Hook To Fight Nonequity Partner Suit
(Image via Getty) When we last covered Meagan Garland’s discrimination suit against Duane Morris, the focus was on where the …
Elite, A Financial Management Platform For Larger Firms, Has Been Acquired By Francisco Partners
Hot off the presses is news that Francisco Partners, a major global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology …
Pricing Strategy For Complex Legal Work: A Legal Ops Approach To Predictability
Getty Images For years, complex legal work such as bet-the-company litigation, M&A, and regulatory investigations was considered too unpredictable to …
Former Biglaw Associate Who Became Public Defender After His Firm Caved To Trump Has No Regrets
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It is going to be impossible both in the …
Legal Tech Consolidation: AI Is Driving A Wave Of Partnerships And Acquisitions
If you’ve been paying attention to legal tech announcements lately, you’ve probably noticed a pattern: the legal tech industry is …
Private Equity Partners Left Out Of Biglaw’s Lateral Move Mania
Biglaw partners are on the move! That’s the message the industry’s received from data crunchers, but not everyone is included …
Which Law Firms Do You Turn To For Outside Counsel?
If you are an in-house lawyer and haven’t yet taken our Outside Counsel Survey, there’s still time to weigh in. We …
5 Crucial Lessons From The Bar Exam’s Near Deadly Failure
As the bar exam itself fades into the rearview mirror, New York’s confused handling of a genuine medical emergency shouldn’t. …
‘Pressure Campaign’: Trump Steps Up Racial Oversight of College Admissions
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has agreed to a request from U.S. Senator John Cornyn to locate the Texas Democratic …
Milbank Issues Summer Bonuses
(Image via Getty) After boutique firm Vartabedian Hester & Haynes offered summer bonuses and midsized firm Otterbourg joined the fun, …
‘Patently Unlawful’: FBI Ripped for Backing Cornyn’s Bid to Hunt Down Texas Dems
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has agreed to a request from U.S. Senator John Cornyn to locate the Texas Democratic …
Become A Legal Legend With Litera At ILTACON 2025
To become a legal legend, talent isn’t enough. Lawyers need the right tools, the right support, and the right technology. …
The Law Schools That Are The Best For State Clerkships (2025)
If you’re a law student who’s interested in a clerkship, but you’ve missed the boat on landing a coveted position …
Reading The Room: Improving Your Communication Skills
We lawyers love to talk. But listening? Not so much. Yet active listening and paying close attention go a long …
RFK Jr. Cancels $500M In mRNA R&D Contracts As HHS Turns Focus To Older, Slower Vaccine Technologies
The post RFK Jr. Cancels $500M In mRNA R&D Contracts As HHS Turns Focus To Older, Slower Vaccine Technologies appeared …
Morning Docket: 08.07.25
* DOJ seeking sanctions against lawyer for taking immigration pro bono case. [Politico] * To Elon Musk’s chagrin, appellate court …
Trump Revives Constitutionally Conflicting Census Overhaul Plan
News Published 21 hours ago on August 6, 2025 A top Missouri GOP state lawmaker says her Republican governor is …
Morning Docket: 08.06.25
* Trump administration officials meeting with VP to develop “unified” strategy for dealing with Epstein evidence. [CNN] * House committee …
Colorado Law School Dean Reappointed Amid Mass Faculty Disapproval
A paltry 27 percent of eligible faculty favored reappointing Dean Lolita Buckner Inniss. Meanwhile, some 90 percent of student group …
Massive Slash In Milbank’s Hourly Rate — For Cities Fighting Trump
Neal Katyal (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Milbank partner Neal Katyal is working on behalf of New …
Hanson Bridgett’s Managing Partner Shares Her Thoughts On Leading A Law Firm Through Challenging Times
Over the course of the past several years, law firm leaders have too often found themselves dealing with difficult situations …
Trump, Obama, And Treason
Over the years, Donald Trump has accused Barrack Obama of many things. Trump accused Obama of not having been born …
Legal Ethics Roundup: Unethical Hiding Of ICE Lawyer Names In Public Hearings, 50-State Survey Of Judicial Disclosures, DOJ Appeals Jenner EO Block, Judge Scraps Opinion With Fake Cites & More
Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, Legal …
The Law Schools That Are The Toughest To Get Into (2025)
How can you measure a law school’s worth, aside from the employment statistics of its graduates? Another telling sign of …
London Mayor Smacks Down Trump After ‘Nasty’ Attack
At least half a dozen red states have stripped away some child labor protections, allowing children to work longer hours, …
Over 200 Organizations Call On DEA To Continue Remote Prescribing Of Controlled Substances
Following the Senate’s recent confirmation of Terry Cole as administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), more than 200 organizations …
Ghislaine Maxwell Files SCOTUS Appeal as Trump Again Leaves Door Open to Possible Pardon
At least half a dozen red states have stripped away some child labor protections, allowing children to work longer hours, …
Morning Docket: 07.28.25
* Jake Tapper holds the line on actual facts of the Epstein prosecution. [Huffington Post] * New York is for …
‘Rewarding’: Fox Host Wants Kids to Pick Blueberries as Red States Slash Child Labor Laws
At least half a dozen red states have stripped away some child labor protections, allowing children to work longer hours, …
A&O Shearman’s Incoming Associate Class Gets Ready For Epic Bar Trip — See Also
Waiting Is The Hardest Part: A&O Shearman incoming associates won’t start job until January 2026. I’m Not Even Sure What …
Lawyers Already Numb To Inflation
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the 2025 Legal Risk Index Report …
The Revolution Will Be Card Cataloged: Dispatches From The Law Librarian Frontlines
Librarians don’t come across as folks who storm the Bastille. But when the 118th annual meeting of the American Association …
Lawyers Shouldn’t Refer Some Matters To Other Attorneys
Since lawyers usually cannot handle all of the matters that cross their desks, attorney referrals are a huge part of …
An ‘Army’ Of Lawyers From Small Firms Are Ready To Wage War Against Trump’s Bad Legal Policies
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I don’t know if the administration knew how many …
Maxwell Told DOJ About 100 People While Lawyer Signals Hope for Pardon: Report
Just before departing for a five-day trip to his golf properties in Scotland while the Epstein files scandal swirls around …
‘Monstrous and Corrupt’: Critics Outraged as Maxwell’s Lawyer Says Hoping for Pardon
Just before departing for a five-day trip to his golf properties in Scotland while the Epstein files scandal swirls around …
Former Biglaw Partner Disbarred After Pleading Guilty To Attempting To Sext A Minor
In 2023, Daniel Waxman was a partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, leading their torts practice in the New York …
Trump Administration Strong-arms ~$200M Out Of Columbia During His Worst Time To Ever Hustle Someone Out Of Millions
Let’s be honest — this is one of those stories where I’m going to tell you to not fall for …
The Client Service A-Team: Ranking The Biglaw Superheroes Of Client Service (2025)
Which Biglaw firms are most beloved by general counsel for their superior client service? In 2024, with few rough waters …
Let’s Grab Coffee: How Investing $1,000 A Year In Yourself Will Supercharge Your Career
Your career is yours. It’s not your firm’s. It’s not your boss’s. It’s yours. And because it’s yours, it’s your …
Federal Judge Pulls Opinion With Fake Quotes And YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!
Ready to cross another milestone on the legal profession’s march into slop? Too bad! Because we’re already here. We’ve had …
LegalOn Closes $50M Series E, Partners With OpenAI To Develop Advanced AI Agents
LegalOn Technologies, a global company that provides AI-driven software for contract review and matter management, has closed a $50 million …
The Law Schools With The Most Conservative And Liberal Students (2025)
The country has never been more divided politically, and whether they’re strongly in favor of President Trump’s policies or adamantly …
Why Some Lawyers Succeed And Others Don’t: It’s Not What You Think
From time to time, I come up with what I call “FRETZINISMS.” These are unique quotes that pop into my …
The Myth Of All-American Drugs And What Trump’s Tariffs Miss About Pharma Supply Chains
The post The Myth Of All-American Drugs And What Trump’s Tariffs Miss About Pharma Supply Chains appeared first on Above …
Wisconsin Institute For Law And Liberty Wins Right To Not Support Minorities
Enough of that! Were you one of the attorneys barred in Wisconsin losing sleep because pennies on the dollar of …
Biglaw Return-To-Office Drive Opens Door To Passive-Aggressive Hostage Negotiation Over Bonuses
Partners have reportedly taken a break from the million-dollar summer homes their associates toil to make possible to let the …
Building A Successful CLE: Leveraging Your Program For Career Advancement
Getty Images Ed. note: This is the fifth post in a series. In our last article, we focused on crafting a …
Life On Another Planet: Moving From A Law Firm To A Nonlegal Job In Corporate America
When lawyers who have never worked in business transition to a nonlegal job, they may feel as if they have …
The Best Law Schools In America For Career Prospects (2025)
The Princeton Review recently released its annual law school ranking, covering the best 168 law schools in the country (but …
‘I Don’t Even Draw, Bro’ Is A Really Weird Defense When ‘It Was Locker Room Talk’ Was Right There All Along
If you have been online at all over the course of the past several weeks, you know a little something …
6 Health Systems That Faced Worker Strikes This Month
The post 6 Health Systems That Faced Worker Strikes This Month appeared first on Above the Law.
‘Get in That Game and Fight’: Dem Threatens ‘Nuclear’ Response if GOP Redistricts Texas
News Published 21 hours ago on July 22, 2025 U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) is joining a wave of Republican …
Tillis Warns Trump: Epstein Files Will Haunt GOP Like ‘Walking Dead’ Zombies
News Published 21 hours ago on July 22, 2025 U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) is joining a wave of Republican …
GOP Congressman: ‘Round Everybody Up and Deport Them All’
News Published 21 hours ago on July 22, 2025 U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) is joining a wave of Republican …
New Report: Trump’s Second Term Ushers in Extreme Immigration Overhaul that Threatens Our Democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2025 — A special report released today offers a sweeping analysis of the Trump administration’s first …
Morning Docket: 07.23.25
* Pam Bondi fires Alina Habba’s replacement from her First Assistant job apparently because she doesn’t understand that her appointment …
Morning Docket: 07.22.25
* DOJ trying to unseal Epstein grand jury records knowing those won’t add anything but hoping it sounds official enough …
Firm Wants Lawyers To Defend Their Office Time — See Generally
* Funny You Should Ask…: Kirkland wants to hear from associates about how faithfully they’re following the office policy. * …
After Detaining People in El Salvador Torture Prison for 125 Days, the U.S. Government Must Be Held Accountable for Disappearing Migrants
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 19, Saturday, 2025 — After 125 days imprisoned in El Salvador’s notorious “megaprison,” the Terrorism Confinement Center …
National Origin Discrimination in NYC: Understanding Your Legal Protections
Where you come from shouldn’t determine how you’re treated at work. But for too many New Yorkers, national origin discrimination …
Law Professor On Why It’s More Important Than Ever To Confront Racism
Join host me as I sit down with Columbia Law School’s Susan Sturm to discuss her compelling new book, What …
‘Adventures In Legal Tech’: Getting Organized On Intake
Many firms lack a formal client intake system, and many make matters worse by trying to manage intake with spreadsheets, …
More Law Firms Should Allow Remote August Policies
Most lawyers would agree that August is a pretty slow time for the legal profession. Along with the end of …
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog …
Microsoft Layoffs Hit In-House Counsel – Is AI Disruption To Blame?
Talk about how artificial intelligence will someday take lawyers’ jobs has long been dismissed as much ado about nothing — …
How One 1990s Browser Decision Created Big Tech’s Data Monopolies (And How We Might Finally Fix It)
There’s a fundamental architectural flaw in how the internet works that most people have never heard of, but it explains …
Morning Docket: 07.18.25
* Wall Street Journal found a Trump birthday message for his buddy Jeffrey Epstein. [WSJ] * In response, Bondi will …
‘Would the President Say This?’: Rubio Demands Diplomats Echo Trump
After weeks of mounting scrutiny and days of growing scandal surrounding President Donald Trump—culminating Thursday night with a bombshell Wall …
‘He’s So Frustrated’: Johnson Defends Trump Over Explosive Epstein Birthday Letter
After weeks of mounting scrutiny and days of growing scandal surrounding President Donald Trump—culminating Thursday night with a bombshell Wall …
Former Intern Joseph Dole Publishes “Voting as a Crime Prevention Strategy”
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee had the privilege of working with community leader Joseph Dole on carceral voting initiatives in 2023 and …
Nonpartisan Voting Rights Organizations Send Second Notice of Violation of the National Voter Registration Act to Indiana State Election Officials
On July, 1, 2025, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, national Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and William …
So Much For The Disclaimer — See Also
Biglaw Associate Fired Despite “These Views Are My Own” Disclaimer: Davis Polk won’t even let associates speak their minds on …
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There’s No Shame In Lateraling Early In Your Legal Career
(Image via Shutterstock) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to a recent survey …
What Will Antitrust Look Like Under Trump 2.0?
If you step back far enough, you might be able to see some compatibility between a Trump presidency and strong …
The Bar Exam, The Biter, And Borderless Acts Of Kindness
It’s time for my annual (or semi-annual, if you have to take the February bar for whatever reason) rant about …
These Notorious Nine Biglaw Firms Will Never Be Able To Escape The Stench Of Their Trump Deals
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [The fact that this topic has remained in the …
Saying The Quiet Part Loud: Some Potential Hard AI Truths For Legal
A recent Wall Street Journal headline caught my eye. The gist of the article, entitled CEOs Start Saying the Quiet …
Homeland Security Keeps Violating Copyright Law Like It’s Due Process Or Something
(Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images) It seems deporting people into El Salvadoran slave labor isn’t the only decision …
Biglaw Firm Allegedly Fires Associate Over Anti-Trump Op-Eds
It’s not you. It’s me. Biglaw partners and associates — and perhaps clients, too — continue to flee firms that …
‘War Is Peace’: White House’s Navarro Mocked Over Claim Tariffs Are ‘Tax Cuts’
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is once again touting the “wonders” he says Americans can expect if …
‘Trust in Trump’: White House Touts ‘Incredible’ Economy as Inflation Jumps
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is once again touting the “wonders” he says Americans can expect if …
Quantifying The Cost Of Retirement: It’s More In Your Control Than You Think
Does this sound familiar? Another late night at the office. It’s 9 p.m. and you’re staring at another stack of …
Government Attorneys Now On Board With The Whole Secret Police Thing
Masked ICE agents are only the start of the assault on government transparency. Now, government attorneys that are arguing to …
U.S. State Courts Cautiously Approach AI Despite Efficiency Promises And Staffing Crises
A new survey of state courts reveals a striking paradox in the American judicial system: Even though courts face severe …
New Bipartisan Bill From Rep. Carter Aims To Crack Down On PBMs
The post New Bipartisan Bill From Rep. Carter Aims To Crack Down On PBMs appeared first on Above the Law.
Morning Docket: 07.17.25
* DOJ fires Epstein and Diddy prosecutor. So… did Trump go to some freak offs? It also happens to be …
‘Fear Is the Tool of the Tyrant’: Maurene Comey, Fired by Trump DOJ, Sounds Alarm
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is once again touting the “wonders” he says Americans can expect if …
‘Total Nonsense’: Stephen Miller Blasted Over ‘Wonders’ of Life ‘When Illegals Are Gone’
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is once again touting the “wonders” he says Americans can expect if …
To Tip Your Tour Guide? The Epitome Of Tipping Culture. Being Forced To Tip A QR Code In Advance? Hell Itself.
“Tip creep” has been a pervasive issue in American culture for some time now. Many businesses, faced with rising costs …
ICE Attorney Hates His Job But Cannot Quit Until His Student Loans Are Forgiven
As soon as Donald Trump took office, he made it loud and clear that he was going to go bigly …
Over 90 Former DOJ Lawyers Sign Letter Opposing Emil Bove Nomination… Oh, Wait, Sorry That’s *900*
(Photo by Angela Weiss – Pool/Getty Images) Dating back to his first term, Donald Trump’s judicial nominations included nominees who …
Controversy Over Judge’s Secret Romance Heads To Trial
The romance between Texas bankruptcy judge David R. Jones and Biglaw partner Elizabeth Freeman has birthed some intense controversy that remains ongoing. See, …
With Compensation Soaring, Lateral Partner Vetting Is Really Heating Up
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Compensation has skyrocketed, and [firms are] just trying to …
Who Knew Biting Other Lawyers Was Frowned Upon?
Biglaw summer associate let go after biting upwards of 15 people at the firm. Now that sounds crazy, but that’s …
Alan Dershowitz Reprises Role As Captain Underpants
You have the right to remain silent, Alan Dershowitz. No one is making you run to the Wall Street Journal …
NY Prosecutor Who Pulled Rank Over A Traffic Stop Gets Reprimanded, Plans To Retire
Speed limits are kind of like the 15 drink per day limit on the Carnival Cruise line. Is it annoying? …
Biglaw Bigshots Leave To Form Their Own Firm… You Have Nine Guesses Which Firm They’re Leaving
Like proper Jerry Bruckheimer action stars, David Esseks and Eugene Ingoglia just walked out of A&O Shearman leaving explosions in …
Financial Resilience: What It Means And How You Can Achieve It
Late-paying clients. Rising costs. Economic uncertainty. We all know the inherent risks in the business of law. But if you …
Republican Says Trump on Immigration Could Be Like Lincoln Was for Slavery
One of the nation’s most prominent civil rights attorneys is denouncing Fox News co-host Greg Gutfeld’s attempt to normalize the …
‘Go Home’: Noem Tells Farmers to Help Their Undocumented Workers ‘Self Deport’
One of the nation’s most prominent civil rights attorneys is denouncing Fox News co-host Greg Gutfeld’s attempt to normalize the …
Thief Steals Unreleased Beyoncé Music In Atlanta
Tragedy has struck one of the most successful female singers of all time. Beyoncé Knowles, known for Ring The Alarm …
Inside The Minds Working At US Midsize Law Firms: 2025 Priorities Revealed
2025 US Midsize Law Firm Priorities Report How does your law firm compare? In our third edition of our US …
The Impact Of GenAI On In-House And Outside Counsel Relationships: Its Use Is Only Going To Grow
A new study from LexisNexis confirms what many have suspected: in-house counsel are increasingly relying on GenAI tools and large …
GLP-1s, Personalization, And Big Pharma Power Plays: What’s Really At Stake In The Eli Lilly Lawsuit
The mounting conversations around compounded GLP-1 medications aren’t just about science or safety. Rather, lawsuits and corporate power plays have …
Morning Docket: 07.15.25
* Supreme Court allows Trump to move forward with plan to eliminate the Department of Education. Why? Well, that might …
‘Divine Providence’: Johnson Paints Trump as ‘Miraculously’ Spared by God
News Published 3 hours ago on July 15, 2025 Despite President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that there is “no inflation,” …
Trump Vowed to Slash Prices and ‘End Inflation’—Inflation Just Hit Highest Level in Months
Despite President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that there is “no inflation,” consumer prices jumped in June, rising to an annual …
Legal Ethics Roundup: The Ethics Of DOJ Firings, Jackson On The State Of Our Democracy, Wasteful SCOTUS Paper Filings, AI SCOTUS Arg & More
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Judge Orders ICE Goons To Stop Racial Profiling And Start Following The Constitution
The Supreme Court is perfectly willing to let the Trump administration break the law, but trial judges are not. And …
Hospital M&A Has Hit The Brakes — But Activity Could Pick Up In The Second Half Of 2025
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Morning Docket: 07.14.25
* More states adopt NextGen bar exam instead of more rational alternative of not having a bar exam. [Law.com] * …
Trump Official: Never Mind Rising Costs, President’s ‘Leadership’ Is Making Prices Drop
News Published 3 days ago on July 11, 2025 President Donald Trump’s hand-picked border czar, Tom Homan, is facing backlash …
Beatriz, an immigrant lawyer fighting for noncitizen kids
In February 2025, a Venezuelan-American lawyer named Beatriz received an order from the Interior Department to the nonprofit where she …
Kaelyn, going into debt to keep her partner from deportation to El Salvador
Last summer, Kaelyn was at a Latin club in Wilmington, North Carolina when a handsome stranger asked her to dance. …
Axel, a DACA recipient trying to protect his community
Since President Trump’s election, Axel Herrera has seen a growing number of local police traffic checkpoints popping up across his …
Ilia, young Russian dissident facing never-ending detention
Ilia is a 24-year-old pro-democracy activist who recently fled a threatening environment in his native Russia. But after escaping, he …
Summer Associate Really Wanted To Sink Her Teeth Into The Work — See Generally
Summer Associate Really Bit Off More Than She Could Chew: A summer associate decided to make a lasting impression — …
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
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Someone Spliced Elle Woods Into A Few Good Men And It Should Not Be As Funny As It Is
Some actual genius out there spliced together Elle Woods grilling the witness about perm maintenance with Col. Jessup finally admitting …
Litigious Company Demands Removal Of A Tweet Linking To An Article About How Litigious They Are
It’s not every day you watch a company faceplant so theatrically in public, but Cloud Innovation’s latest stunt deserves a …
Morning Docket: 07.11.25
* Justice Jackson says “state of our democracy” keeps her up at night. Girl, same. [NY Times] * Litigation finance …
Luxury Air Force One, Rose Garden Reno? ‘Priorities’ Says Trump Budget Chief
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is under fire after posting a hostile and defensive social media statement late Wednesday …
Supreme Court Decision Sparks Confusion, Creates New Hurdles for Federal Court Review of Removal Orders
The Supreme Court’s newest immigration-related decision creates a conundrum: certain noncitizens must now appeal their deportation orders before their removal …
Another Day, Another Firm Bumping Up The In-Person Quota — See Also
This Time It’s Duane Morris: Which Biglaw firm will be the next to hop on the trend? Never A Bad …
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Biglaw Firm Dominating ‘Mega’ Bankruptcy Cases
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by LexisNexis, which Biglaw …
Samsung Deepens Healthcare Bet With Xealth Acquisition
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Morning Docket: 07.10.25
* Supreme Court keeps ban on Florida’s immigration law. Which seems like a win until you realize they’re just trying …
Biglaw Pro Bono Work Once Reached A ‘Hair On Fire’ Level Of Stress Thanks To Trump
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The landscape has definitely changed…We’ve always been somewhat risk …
Is Legal Ready For An AI Diagnostic Orchestrator?
Last week, Microsoft announced an AI Diagnostic Orchestrator tool for the diagnosis of complex cases that often require several specialists …
Twin Daughters Of Texas Biglaw Couple Among Victims Of Camp Mystic Flood
We have some devastatingly tragic news to report out of the Texas legal community, where the twin daughters of a …
Let The Robots Do The Sh*t Work: How Legal AI Is Delivering Real Value
The Reality Check: AI Isn’t Magic, and That’s a Good Thing Legal AI promises transformation. But if you ask most …
Another Great Zero-Trust Resource – NIST Provides Updated Guidance
Ed. note: This is the latest in the article series, Cybersecurity: Tips From the Trenches, by our friends at Sensei Enterprises, a boutique …
Debunked Episode 17: Is Big Pharma Prepared For Impact Of Trump Administration’s Health Policies?
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Morning Docket: 07.08.25
* Judge tells people to stop calling staff and “cracking open Moore’s Federal Practice.” Just like everyone keeps on their …
‘Cartoon Villains’: Ag Secretary Under Fire for Medicaid-to-Farm-Work Plan
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy escalated his attacks on New York City Tuesday morning, slamming the subway system as …
‘Stupid Liberals With Stupid Policies’: Trump Transportation Secretary Slams NYC
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy escalated his attacks on New York City Tuesday morning, slamming the subway system as …
Senate Approves Unprecedented Spending for Mass Deportation, Ignoring What’s Broken in our Immigration System
Washington DC, July 1, 2025 — On July 1, the U.S. Senate passed a budget reconciliation bill that includes an …
Young Poet Wins 2025 Creative Writing Award, Paying Tribute to Refugees
WASHINGTON, DC, June 24, 2025—The American Immigration Council honored Luu Ly, an 11-year-old attending the Chapin School in New York …
Lawsuit Challenges Tennessee “Anti-Harboring” Law that Criminalizes Providing Shelter to People who are Undocumented
WASHINGTON, DC, June 23, 2025 — On June 20, a coalition including a religious organization and two individuals filed a …
District Court Blocks Unlawful Removal of Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Under Alien Enemies Act
Washington, D.C. May 22, 2025 – In a May 21 decision, a federal district court in Georgia ordered the federal …
Asylum Seekers Challenge Trump’s Asylum Shutdown Policy
San Diego, CA – People fleeing persecution and torture in their home countries have joined immigrant rights organizations Al Otro …
Kenyan Immigrant Helps Other Newcomers Settle into Baltimore County
As a student activist in Kenya in the 1980s, Thomas Mwaura spoke out against the authoritarian government—only to be accused …
Nepali Immigrant Established a Café in Baltimore County
Narayan Khakurel grew up in a farming community in rural Nepal, where his family raised cattle and crops like tobacco …
Egyptian Immigrant is an Advocate in Baltimore County
When Noureen Badwi was two, her family immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt under her mother’s scholar visa. Her mother, …
Mexican Immigrant in Baltimore County Runs a Business and Teen Training Program
Rocio Herrera grew up in the shadow of an active volcano in a picturesque but impoverished region of central Mexico. …
Mexican Immigrant Family Shares Success Across Allen County
Flora Barrón had a comfortable childhood in Northern Mexico, attended college, and worked as an administrative assistant before marrying a …
Sotomayor Paints Path For The Resistance — See Generally
Just Because You Lost The Battle, It Doesn’t Mean You’ve Lost The War: Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s dissent shows there is …
Milbank Rediscovers How To Stand Up For Itself — See Also
Milbank Fights Back Against Trump Order: Better late than never! Emil Bove III Speaks At Judicial Confirmation: He doesn’t have …
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Threats Against Federal Judges Are Reaching Epic Proportions
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data from the US Marshals Service, …
Conservative Judges Are Refusing To Retire, Denying Trump The Chance To Further Besmirch The Courts
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [It’s] not surprising that a conservative judge who values …
Law School Dean Shrugs Off Trump Judge Giving Top Grade To ‘Constitution Is For White People’ Paper
Earlier this week, the New York Times reported that University of Florida law professor — Trump-appointed federal judge, by the …
What VCs Have Learned About Health Tech In The Public Markets
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Mind Your Gum, Please — See Also
Federal Judge Takes Court Room Littering Seriously: Bet they won’t treat the table underside as a gum receptacle again. Make …
The Biggest Partner Compensation Gap In Biglaw
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by American Lawyer, which …
Karen Read Post-Trial Arguments Get Saucy
For him to attempt to supplant his personal views for that of the jury is a desperate attempt to save …
G-III Apparel Group Files $250 Million Lawsuit Against PVH Corp., Clothing Rental Company CaaStle Files For Bankruptcy
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Kirkland’s Nonequity Partners Are Such ‘Hot Sh*t’ That Almost All Other Biglaw Firms Have Been Driven To Copy Their Partnership Model
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. They’ve done a perfect job of it. You have …
Biglaw Partner Makes A Mistake, Decides To Respond With Humility And Humor
Typos happen. That is just a fact of our increasingly digital life. We write so much — on social media, …
Amy Wax Loses Bid To Enjoin Sanctions
Amy Wax Amy Wax continues to drape herself in high-minded concepts like the “First Amendment” and “academic freedom” as she …
Doug Emhoff Heads To Top Law School To Serve As Visiting Professor
Doug Emhoff (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images) Doug Emhoff, America’s first ever Second Gentleman, returned to Biglaw after …
Onboard Your Clients Like A Boss: The Modern Approach For Firm Sales And Onboarding
In law, first impressions aren’t just important, they’re everything. Onboarding a new client isn’t a back-office chore; it’s your first …
The Top Biglaw Firms In Washington, DC (2026)
Life as a DC lawyer may be tough right now due to the whims and fancies of the current administration, …
Rep. Al Green Files Impeachment Article Against Trump Over Iran: ‘Threat to Democracy’
Tuesday morning, Rep. Al Green (D-TX) filed an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump over the United States’ strike …
Sotomayor Outlawyers Supreme Court Majority In Shadow Docket Deportation Ruling
(Photo by Jacquelyn Martin-Pool/Getty Images) For those keeping score in the high-stakes game of Constitutional Calvinball, that is DVD v. …
Puerto Rico Allows Non-Lawyer Ownership Of Law Firms
I wrote yesterday about the Puerto Rico Supreme Court’s adoption of the duty of technology competence, done as part of …
The MFN Executive Order: A Global Reset For U.S. Pharma
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Staff Layoffs And AI Penalties — See Also
Trump-Fighting Firm Lays Off Staff: Best of luck to the former Perkins Coie staffers. Using AI Has Its Consequences: Life …
The Cities With All The Lawyers
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the most recent National Law Journal …
Biglaw Firms That Capitulated To Trump Reveal Deep Divide Between Corporate Lawyers And Litigators
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Corporate lawyers in many …
It’s A Really Weird Time To Have One Of The Most Prestigious Public Interest Jobs In The Legal Industry
It’s been almost three months since Skadden took the coward’s way out and inked a deal with the Trump administration …
Midsize Law Firm Challenges And Opportunities In The World Of AI
The midsize U.S. law firm law market often gets overlooked in the press and to some extent by vendors. Part …
Latest In Supreme Court Opinions Reveal The Truth About Who The Justices Really Are — See Generally
Neil Gorsuch Tries To Get Cute With The Majority Opinion: It doesn’t end well for him. Embarrassing Courtroom Moment Caught …
Latest In Supreme Court Opinions Reveal The Truth About Who The Justices Really Are — See Generally
Neil Gorsuch Tries To Get Cute With The Majority Opinion: It doesn’t end well for him. Embarrassing Courtroom Moment Caught …
Willkie Farr Gets Slammed For ‘Grave Mistake’
West Coast Willkie Farr attorneys are leaving en masse because the firm bent a knee to Donald Trump, pledging $100 million in …
The Jerk Store Called, They’re Not Running Out Of Lawyers
(image via Getty Images) According to a new survey, lawyers think their law firms are really tolerant of jerks. Are …
GCs And Law Firm Attorneys: Perfect Together?
How well are law departments and law firms working together? What are the biggest challenges to collaboration? What emerging skills …
Legal Geek North America 2025: Quick Talks, Big Ideas, And Plenty Of Networking
I had the good fortune to attend my first day of the Legal Geek North America conference this week in …
The 2025 ATL Top 50 Law School Rankings Are Here!
We are pleased to announce the release of the 13th annual Above the Law Top 50 Law School Rankings. Above …
Vault 100 Rankings: The Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2026)
What do associates at major law firms care about more than money? Prestige. But in times like these, when Biglaw firms …
Morning Docket: 06.18.25
* Partners who bailed on Willkie leave no doubt about the motivation, publicly calling out the firm’s “grave mistake.” [American …
‘Middle Finger to Parental Rights’: SCOTUS Conservatives Scorched Over Trans Kids Ruling
President Donald Trump’s latest social media posts have many wondering if the United States is entering the war against Iran, …
‘Middle Finger to Parental Rights’: SCOTUS Conservatives Scorched Over Trans Kids Ruling
President Donald Trump’s latest social media posts have many wondering if the United States is entering the war against Iran, …
‘It’s Biblical’: House Republican Defends His Support for Israel
President Donald Trump’s latest social media posts have many wondering if the United States is entering the war against Iran, …
Time To Step Up Those Proposals — See Also
Your Firm Needs To Step Up Their Pitches: Less time assembling proposals, more time improving how you propose. Bribery?! In …
The Justice Making Bank On Books
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the most recent Supreme Court financial …
Future-Proofing Legal: What It Takes In 2025
Getty Images “Future-proofing” is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot in boardrooms, planning decks, and LinkedIn rants, but …
More Biglaw Partners Are Itching To Leave Firms That Made Deals With Trump
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I have a high degree of confidence there will …
Another Litigator Dips From A Biglaw Firm That Caved To Trump
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a talented Biglaw litigator has decided to depart their firm, one that …
TikTok Could Be Back Up On The Chopping Block Soon
The Unbearable Lightness of TikTok has been an annoying ongoing saga. I’d prefer a hard yes or no to a …
Hell Yeah, I Was There
Ed. note: Please welcome Vivia Chen back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, “The Ex-Careerist,” here. …
POLL: Has Your Law Firm Declared Juneteenth A Paid Firm Holiday? (2025)
Back in June 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill to make Juneteenth an official federal holiday, memorializing the end …
NYC Mayoral Candidate Arrested While Observing An Immigration Court Hearing
The fascism is real, y’all. Current New York City Comptroller and candidate for mayor Brad Lander was arrested by masked …
Dr Oz: Americans Must ‘Earn the Right’ to Be on Medicaid
President Donald Trump’s latest social media posts have many wondering if the United States is entering the war against Iran, …
‘Unconditional Surrender’: Trump’s Iran Posts Trigger Fears U.S. Is Entering the War
President Donald Trump’s latest social media posts have many wondering if the United States is entering the war against Iran, …
Can The Damage Control At Least Be Realistic? — See Also
Paul Weiss Says Everything Is Okay: If you squint past the horrible PR and the firm hemorrhaging partners, it’s a …
Can The Damage Control At Least Be Realistic? — See Also
Paul Weiss Says Everything Is Okay: If you squint past the horrible PR and the firm hemorrhaging partners, it’s a …
Law School Banned Clinic From Talking About Studies That Made Governor Sad
Kimberly Terrell resigned from her role as director of community engagement at Tulane’s Environmental Law Clinic after law school administrators …
Didn’t Pass The California Bar? No Problem! You Might Still Be Able To Practice!
The bar exam is meant to do one thing: sift the people who are minimally competent enough to be lawyers …
Paladin Collaborates With Some 30 Law Schools To Launch A Pro Bono Platform For Law Students
Paladin, a legal technology company whose platform is used by law firms, in-house legal teams, and legal services organizations to …
The Best Way To Handle The Jerks Working At Your Law Firm
Lawyers tend to get a reputation for being jerks, both within and outside of the legal industry. Try as they …
Former Judges Blast State Bar Association For Cowering From Trump
Multiple Biglaw firms agreed to deputize themselves to the federal government to avoid executive orders that everyone knew were illegal, …
Paying For Law School In 2025: A Straight-Talk Playbook
I’m Nicolas, COO at Juno and a proud (if battle-scarred) grad-school alum who once signed on the dotted line for …
Beware: Don’t Open That Email From L@tham
Increasingly, fraudsters are using (or least attempting to use) the good name of Biglaw firms in order to perpetrate their …
‘We Dissent’: NIH Workers Protest Trump Policies That ‘Harm The Health Of Americans’
The post ‘We Dissent’: NIH Workers Protest Trump Policies That ‘Harm The Health Of Americans’ appeared first on Above the …
Morning Docket: 06.12.25
* Police officers file suit to force Republicans to hang statutorily required plaque honoring law enforcement efforts on January 6. …
‘Not Today Hegseth’: Dem Slams Defense Secretary as ‘Unfit to Lead’ in Fiery Exchange
House Democrats, apparently frustrated by interruptions from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, decided to lay down the law—scolding and chastising him …
‘Changes Are Coming!’: Trump Appears Stunned to Learn Farms Rely on Undocumented Workers
House Democrats, apparently frustrated by interruptions from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, decided to lay down the law—scolding and chastising him …
‘Mouthpiece for the Kremlin’: Rubio Scorched for ‘Russia Day’ Congratulations
House Democrats, apparently frustrated by interruptions from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, decided to lay down the law—scolding and chastising him …
At Graduation Time, ICE Targets Young Dreamers
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How Immigration is Shaping US Cities
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Spotlight Is On Sullivan & Cromwell’s Questionable Ethics
Nine feckless Biglaw firms inked deals with President Donald Trump that netted the president a $940 million war chest of …
3 Takeaways From The Lex Machina 2025 Patent Report
For the fifth year in a row, it is time for this column to share some thoughts on the release …
Legal Departments Show Growing AI Adoption But Implementation Challenges Remain, New Survey Finds
A new benchmarking study reveals that artificial intelligence adoption in corporate legal departments is gaining momentum, with 38% of surveyed …
Brad Bondi Can Still Be DC Bar President If Mike Pence Has The Courage
Paul Hastings partner Brad Bondi ran a star-crossed campaign for DC Bar president and got predictably shellacked. In normal times, …
‘Show. Us. The. Plan.’: Pentagon Chief Ripped for Dodging Budget Details in Heated Hearing
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified before the House Appropriations Committee, where he appeared to be unfamiliar with his …
‘Subterfuge’: Noem Push a ‘Prelude’ to Invoking Insurrection Act, Experts Warn
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified before the House Appropriations Committee, where he appeared to be unfamiliar with his …
Partners Are Running From The Stink Of Paul, Weiss’s Capitulation
Paul, Weiss shocked the world of Biglaw in March when they became the first — though not the last — …
Legal Ethics Roundup: Messy Mexico Judicial Elections, Angry Clients, Pro Bono For DOJ, Bondi Complaint & More
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Top 50 Biglaw Firm Announces Nonequity Partnership Tier, Mainstains Lockstep Compensation
Biglaw firms with single partnership tiers are now few and far between, with more big-name firms showing that they’re ready, …
What Does A Brand Acquisition Really Mean For The Founder’s Net Worth?
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Morning Docket: 06.09.25
* Debevoise maintains lockstep compensation but creates non-equity tier. [American Lawyer] * Supreme Court tech glitch blasted out orders before …
House Republicans Quietly Slip Anti-LGBTQ ‘Religious Freedom’ Clause Into Funding Bill
The passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat who served the people of California since 1970 in numerous roles, …
The Quiet Crisis Of Law Firm Lead Conversion: Why You Don’t Have A Marketing Problem, You Have An Intake Problem
Law firms across the country are investing heavily in digital marketing. They’re running SEO campaigns, producing video content, launching PPC …
The Cities With The Most Lawyers In America
(Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images) Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day! According to data …
‘Adventures In Legal Tech’: The Challenges Of AI Upskilling
How are legal professionals and law firm managers adapting to rapid advances in artificial intelligence? Justin Cary of Drummond Woodsum …
Pro Bono Work Can Be Helpful To Law Firms
Many law firms have pro bono programs since they want to perform good work with the skills they obtained through …
AI Training Is The New Hotness For Biglaw Summer Associates
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The biggest change to our training is we have …
Court Slaps Down Yet Another Trump Attack On Harvard
On May 23, US District Judge Allison Burroughs granted a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from kicking Harvard …
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
Ed. note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to …
Yet Another Top Biglaw Firm Shutters An Office In China
Biglaw firms continue to shutter their offices in China. Today, we have news on the sixth large law firm to …
An AI Program May Soon Be The One With The Best Grades In Your Study Group
The “AI Can’t Replace X!” gambit is a key component of assessing how effective AI is at any given time. …
Stat(s) Of The Week: This Is A Spinal Tap
Two months ago, Above the Law launched the Biglaw Spine Index to track what Am Law 200 firms are doing …
‘I Cannot’: With Clock Ticking Trump Advisor Won’t Say Which Nation—if Any—Signed a Deal
News Published 4 hours ago on June 6, 2025 Republican U.S. Congresswoman Mary Miller of Illinois is facing backlash after …
‘Textbook Xenophobia’: Republican Slammed for Denouncing Sikh House Prayer Leader
Republican U.S. Congresswoman Mary Miller of Illinois is facing backlash after denouncing the decision to allow a man—whom she first …
Our Leaders Must Understand Immigration Before Legislating It
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‘I was sad, scared, and in a state of disbelief:’ Immigration Attorney Shares Testimony on Trump’s Third Country Disappearances
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Shared Space Is On The Rise For Biglaw Associates
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day! According to Maptician, since 2023, what percentage of …
Doing The Right Thing Is Doing The Right Thing (With Apologies To Spike Lee)
Every once in a while, the good folks win. Definitely not often enough, but when they do, it’s cause for …
Tech Is Fueling The Next Phase Of Fashion Resale
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The Number Of Law Students Admitted Based On GRE Scores Is Growing
The upward trend isn’t quite this dramatic. The LSAT is the go-to admissions test for law school — it’s in …
This Global Biglaw Firm Has Money On Its Mind
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We have an ambitious goal of $1bn (GBP 740m/EUR …
At Aderant’s Momentum Global Conference, A Drive Towards AI-Enabled Cloud Innovation And ‘Unmatched Client Experience’
As he took the stage before the nearly 1,000 people assembled in the ballroom of the Omni Hotel in Dallas …
From Paralegal To Chairman: Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp’s Leader Shares His Thoughts On Strategic Growth Planning
In today’s legal market, where law firms continue to show an ever-increasing interest in strategic growth through mergers, we wondered …
Biglaw Firm Fighting Trump In Court, But Still Making Tweaks To Diversity Statements
Perkins Coie was one of the first firms Donald Trump targeted when he started firing off retaliatory executive orders. It’s …
Advice For New Grads: Focus On Fit
Ed. note: This is the latest installment in a series of posts on motherhood in the legal profession, in partnership …
In-House Counsel: Which Law Firms Do You Count On?
Every year, we publish a list of the top law firms in the country, and we’re now collecting information for …
‘Absolutely Incredible’: Dr. Oz Slammed for Telling Medicaid Users to ‘Prove You Matter’
News Published 5 hours ago on June 5, 2025 U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) is receiving strong criticism for his …
‘He. Is. Lying.’: GOP Senator Ripped for Spinning Medicaid Cuts as ‘Transitioning’
U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) is receiving strong criticism for his claim that Republicans’ budget legislation does not remove millions …
Unlocking The Cloud: Gen AI, The ‘Toggle Tax,’ And The Rapid Pace Of Change
As ILTA noted in its 2024 technology survey, 67% percent of firms are already leveraging the benefits of cloud-based solutions, …
Top Biglaw Firm Will Require Attorneys To Work From The Office 4 Days Each Week
We’re closing out the first week of June, and it’s so hot on the east coast that you can feel …
Director Of Prestigious Skadden Fellows Program Resigns Over Firm’s Pro Bono Payola Deal With Trump
Resignations continue to be announced at Biglaw firms that made deals with Trump over his unlawful executive orders designed to …
Morning Docket 06.05.25
* Someone just anonymously donated $10M to Vermont Law school. They should change their name to Anonymous School of Law. …
Trump’s DOT Is Spending Millions to Investigate If DEI Is to Blame for Plane Crashes
News Published 19 hours ago on June 4, 2025 During a House committee hearing, U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) sharply—and …