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Vault Ranks The Best Law Firms For Diversity (2024)

Did your law firm make the cut this time around? The post Vault Ranks The Best Law Firms For Diversity (2024) appeared fir…

byJAMES BROWN •June 30, 2023

Supreme Court Rejects Genius Preposterously Stupid Lawsuit Against Google

Not genius. The post Supreme Court Rejects Genius’ Preposterously Stupid Lawsuit Against Google appeared first on Above th…

byJAMES BROWN •June 30, 2023

Morning Docket: 06.30.23

* Joe Biden criticizes Supreme Court but confirms that he's unwilling to do a single thing about it so... good talk, cha…

byJAMES BROWN •June 30, 2023

CT Politician Attacked at Eid al-Adha Service

Connecticut state Rep. Maryam Khan was attending an Eid al-Adha prayer service with her family at Hartford’s XL Center arena…

byJAMES BROWN •June 30, 2023

New Rankings Are In! Affirmative Action Is Also Basically Over But You Knew That See Also

Has Your Firm's Practice Area Vaulted To The Top?: Check out the new ranking ! The Supreme Court Got Rid Of Affirmativ…

byJAMES BROWN •June 30, 2023

Consummate Textualist Brett Kavanaugh Fails Basic Reading Comprehension In Affirmative Action Case

Kavanaugh bends over backward to pass the buck on his affirmative action vote. The post Consummate Textualist Brett Kavanau…

byJAMES BROWN •June 30, 2023

Vaults Top Law Firms By Practice Area And Region (2024)

Which law firms are considered to be at the top of their game? Let's find out! The post Vault’s Top Law Firms By Practi…

byJAMES BROWN •June 29, 2023

How To (Allegedly) Insider-Trade On Morgan Stanleys Intel Without Being One Of The Cool Kids

'OK, try ‘password-1-2-3-4-5-6’ this time.' The post How To (Allegedly) Insider-Trade On Morgan Stanley’s Intel Wit…

byJAMES BROWN •June 29, 2023

Judge That Just Happens To Mostly Write Dissents Gets Accused Of Being Too Old To Continue See Also

Lifetime Appointment Means What It Sounds Like: This judge had to get proof from a doctor for daring to want to keep doing …

byJAMES BROWN •June 29, 2023

Associates At This Firm Are Highly Satisfied with Their Jobs

Can't get no satisfaction? Maybe it's time to lateral to this firm. The post Associates At This Firm Are Highly Sat…

byJAMES BROWN •June 29, 2023

Zuck-Musk Billionaire Fight Club Seems On At UFC Proving There Is A Place For Violence In Society

Musk and Zuckerberg beating the hell out of each other? It really is a challenge to see a downside here. The post Zuck-Musk…

byJAMES BROWN •June 29, 2023

Trump Countersues E. Jean Carroll For Defamation

Sure, why not. The post Trump Countersues E. Jean Carroll For Defamation appeared first on Above the Law . from Above t…

byJAMES BROWN •June 28, 2023

An Attorneys Guide To Switching Law Practice Management Software [Sponsored]

The pain just might be worth it — and not as bad as you’d expect. The post An Attorney’s Guide To Switching Law Practice M…

byJAMES BROWN •June 28, 2023

Vault Quality Of Life Rankings: The Best Law Firms To Work For In America (2024)

There's been a major shakeup in the rankings. Did your law firm make the cut this time around? The post Vault ‘Quality …

byJAMES BROWN •June 28, 2023

Lawsuits Against Medicare Drug Negotiations Are Mounting But They Probably Wont Be Able To Stop The Plan

However, these lawsuits still could delay when the government's ability to negotiate price goes into effect. The post L…

byJAMES BROWN •June 28, 2023

Morning Docket: 06.28.23

* Trump countersues in the E. Jean Carroll defamation suit. He also asserts that the defamatory statements themselves are &q…

byJAMES BROWN •June 28, 2023

The 2023 Outside Counsel Rankings: Top Law Firms By Industry

Which firms are best in your market? The post The 2023 Outside Counsel Rankings: Top Law Firms By Industry appeared first …

byJAMES BROWN •June 27, 2023

Judge Tells Biglaw Partner To Stifle In Stupid Madison Square Garden Attorney Ban Case

If only the Garden put as much energy into NY sports as it puts into petty vendettas. The post Judge Tells Biglaw Partner T…

byJAMES BROWN •June 27, 2023

How Many Apple Bites?

We can expect, however, that other unsuccessful IPR litigants will continue to push for a narrower estoppel application in t…

byJAMES BROWN •June 27, 2023

Lexis Unveils New Agreement Analysis Tool

New AI-driven tool takes aim at the most time-consuming pain point in transactional work. The post Lexis Unveils New Agreem…

byJAMES BROWN •June 27, 2023

Who Wants To Own 1/550000th Of A Masterpiece?

Or 1/1,650,000th of each of three canvases, if you like. You’ll feel just like Steve Cohen! The post Who Wants To Own 1/550…

byJAMES BROWN •June 27, 2023

Morning Docket: 06.27.23

* How do firms motivate attorneys in the modern era. I'm sure telling them to abandon their kids or you're cutting t…

byJAMES BROWN •June 27, 2023

In Defense Of Alito Even Worse Arguments See Also

Who Needs Good Faith Arguments When You're Defending The Supreme Court?: Not this Notre Dame law professor . I Solemnl…

byJAMES BROWN •June 27, 2023

LA County Fires Lewis Brisbois Over Racist Emails From Lawyers Who Left The Firm That The Firm Disclosed To The Public

Query: Should the client punish the lawyers' prior firm for this? The post LA County Fires Lewis Brisbois Over Racist E…

byJAMES BROWN •June 27, 2023

Law School Professor Sues School After What Sounds Like A Whole Lot Of Retaliation

'But at some point years of petty discrimination and harassment will finally go too far, and for me that point is now.&#…

byJAMES BROWN •June 26, 2023

Judge Howell Reminds Rudy Giuliani That Her Courtroom Is Not Some Landscapers Parking Lot Outside Philly

Suprise! Rudy's discovery is as messy as his personal life. The post Judge Howell Reminds Rudy Giuliani That Her Courtr…

byJAMES BROWN •June 26, 2023

Im A Republican. Whose Word Can I Trust?

The quest for truth. The loneliest quest of them all. The post I’m A Republican. Whose Word Can I Trust? appeared first on…

byJAMES BROWN •June 26, 2023

Morning Docket: 06.26.23

* Biglaw collections experience slowdown. Time for Cravath to break out Rocco and Sal to break a few thumbs over at PwC. [ A…

byJAMES BROWN •June 26, 2023

Its Hard To Make Money If They Dont Know Youre Selling See Also

If You're Going To Run A Business, Don't Forget To Advertise!: This includes lawyers who run fetish OnlyFans accoun…

byJAMES BROWN •June 24, 2023

Survey Says! Keep Law Firm Offices Fun.

How can a firm build a favorable office culture? Top 6 answers on the board... The post Survey Says! Keep Law Firm Offices …

byJAMES BROWN •June 23, 2023

Maximizing Law Firm Profits: The Impact Of Expert Legal Recruitment Strategies [Sponsored]

Discover how expert legal recruiters significantly boost law firms' profitability by enhancing productivity, reducing tu…

byJAMES BROWN •June 23, 2023

Carroll Mocks Trump-Branded Form Of Magical Thinking In His Bid To Knock Down Jury Award

De. Lu. Sion. The post Carroll Mocks ‘Trump-Branded Form Of Magical Thinking’ In His Bid To Knock Down Jury Award appeared…

byJAMES BROWN •June 23, 2023

How To Say We Hate And Cant Stand The Sight Of Each Other In Legalese

The two guys running Two Sigma can’t agree on one, let alone two, things. The post How To Say ‘We Hate And Can’t Stand The …

byJAMES BROWN •June 23, 2023

State Supreme Court Justice Offers His Thoughts On Womens Health Definitely Should Not Have Offered Thoughts On Womens Health

It's not actually as bad as you might imagine, but it's pretty bad. The post State Supreme Court Justice Offers His…

byJAMES BROWN •June 23, 2023

Australian Designer Who Sued Katy Perry Feels Personally Attacked Over Appeal Of Trademark Ruling

From the How Dare She dept. The post Australian Designer Who Sued Katy Perry Feels ‘Personally Attacked’ Over Appeal Of Tra…

byJAMES BROWN •June 23, 2023

Morning Docket: 06.23.23

* Downed sub had passengers sign waivers but those aren't necessarily holding up in court. [ Reuters ] * Speaking of th…

byJAMES BROWN •June 23, 2023

Nothing Says Biglaw Like Bragging About Keeping A Man In Prison See Also

These Sullivan & Cromwell Partners Are Very Happy About Someone's Habeas Corpus Being Denied: Make sure you give th…

byJAMES BROWN •June 23, 2023

Judge Earns Benchslap For Just Copying And Pasting Opinion

It's hard to call 98% copying much of an independent decision. The post Judge Earns Benchslap For Just Copying And Past…

byJAMES BROWN •June 23, 2023

ECFX Platform For Distributing And Managing Electronic Court Notices Raises $7 Million Growth Investment

The company said it will use the investment to expand its platform and further its sales and marketing. The post ECFX, Plat…

byJAMES BROWN •June 22, 2023

Perkins Coie Is The Next Firm To Defer Incoming Associates

Better late than never I always say. The post Perkins Coie Is The Next Firm To Defer Incoming Associates appeared first on…

byJAMES BROWN •June 22, 2023

Biglaw Gaslighting 101: Blaming Layoffs On Associate Salaries

Blaming employees for making too much money is always poor form but in Biglaw it's also complete nonsense. The post Big…

byJAMES BROWN •June 22, 2023

Deloitte: Employers Could Have A Significant Impact On Employees Lifespans

A new Deloitte report shows that if changes are made, Americans’ average lifespan could reach 90 years by 2040, with 85 of t…

byJAMES BROWN •June 22, 2023

Morning Docket: 06.22.23

* If firms keep telling the press that everyone wants to go back to the office then maybe it'll be true! That certainly…

byJAMES BROWN •June 22, 2023

From Biglaw To The Classroom: This Former Magic Circle Attorney Just Won Teacher Of The Year

Knowing that your professor was a part of million dollar civil cases really motivates you to pay attention. The post From B…

byJAMES BROWN •June 21, 2023

Is Biglaw Asleep At The Cybersecurity Wheel?

Help us benchmark the industry — and get a chance at a $250 gift card! The post Is Biglaw Asleep At The Cybersecurity Wheel…

byJAMES BROWN •June 21, 2023

Why There Is A Chance That The Supreme Court Could Uphold Student Loan Forgiveness

The hardcore tribalists will vote for their party regardless of the outcome. The post Why There Is A Chance That The Suprem…

byJAMES BROWN •June 21, 2023

Vault 100 Rankings: The Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2024)

Money continues to matter most for Biglaw associates. The post Vault 100 Rankings: The Most Prestigious Law Firms In Americ…

byJAMES BROWN •June 21, 2023

Sam Alito Somehow Manages To Make Himself Look MORE Guilty

Sam Alito tried to get ahead of a ProPublica expose and it didn't work. The post Sam Alito Somehow Manages To Make Hims…

byJAMES BROWN •June 21, 2023

Morning Docket: 06.21.23

* Sam Alito... COME ON DOWN! You're the next contestant on "ProPublica is absolutely going to find all your past ju…

byJAMES BROWN •June 21, 2023

Police Investigating Illinois Juneteenth Celebration Mass Shooting

Over the weekend, at least one person was killed and another 22 were injured during a shooting at a community Juneteenth cel…

byJAMES BROWN •June 20, 2023

Megaupload Officers Sentenced In New Zealand

Two men have finally been sentenced in the once-infamous Megaupload case, Paul Ducklin reports for Sophos’ Naked Security . …

byJAMES BROWN •June 20, 2023

Megaupload Officers Sentenced In New Zealand

Two men have finally been sentenced in the once-infamous Megaupload case, Paul Ducklin reports for Sophos’ Naked Security . …

byJAMES BROWN •June 20, 2023

NJ Event Educates Community On Elder Abuse

In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General hosted a statewide sympos…

byJAMES BROWN •June 20, 2023

Celebrating Juneteenth at My Missouri Prison

This story was originally published by Prison Journalism Project. Prison Journalism Project trains incarcerated writers to …

byJAMES BROWN •June 20, 2023

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

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

byJAMES BROWN •June 16, 2023

Hawley Blumenthal Team Up To Push Nonsensical AI/230 Bill

Did an AI write this? The post Hawley, Blumenthal Team Up To Push Nonsensical AI/230 Bill appeared first on Above the Law …

byJAMES BROWN •June 16, 2023

Morning Docket: 06.16.23

* Donald Trump provides contracts courses with hypo on a gratuitous promise. [ Miami New Times ] * January 6 defendant &quo…

byJAMES BROWN •June 16, 2023

Steve Bannon Wont Pay His Lawyers And He Doesnt Care How Much It Costs Him

Flood the zone with sh*t. The post Steve Bannon Won’t Pay His Lawyers, And He Doesn’t Care How Much It Costs Him appeared …

byJAMES BROWN •June 16, 2023

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Broadens Evidence For Race-Based Conflict Of Interest And Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Claims

Glad he never changed his privacy settings The post Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Broadens Evidence For Race-Based C…

byJAMES BROWN •June 16, 2023

Making The Most Out Of Meetings You Dont Own

If you’re just an invitee, and it is not your meeting or project, you can still derive great value from meetings. The post …

byJAMES BROWN •June 15, 2023

Short Seller Fails To Convince Novartis That Other Pharma Is Full Of It About Kidney Drug

The giant is paying $3.5 billion to cost Carson Block and others $58 million. The post Short Seller Fails To Convince Novar…

byJAMES BROWN •June 15, 2023

Trump And His Minions Continue To Lie About The Clinton Socks Case

Yeah, try to contain your astonishment. The post Trump And His Minions Continue To Lie About The ‘Clinton Socks Case’ appe…

byJAMES BROWN •June 15, 2023

Donald Trump Got Indicted For Toilet Espionage But We Still Need To Talk About This Bear Cop

When you think about it, is a deputized bear really weirder than keeping classified documents in a bathroom with two chandel…

byJAMES BROWN •June 14, 2023

Judge Contemplates Whether To Sanction Lawyers Who Used ChatGPT After Hearing Them Out

The presiding judge said that the lawyer’s use of ChatGPT was 'the beginning of the narrative, not the end' and was …

byJAMES BROWN •June 14, 2023

Another Top 50 Am Law Firm Cuts Its Global Work Force

Better to have worked and lost in Biglaw than to have never worked at all. The post Another Top 50 Am Law Firm Cuts Its Glo…

byJAMES BROWN •June 14, 2023

Whatever Elizabeth Holmes Does When She Gets Out Of Jail She Wont Have $3000 Per Year For Her Victims

The Theranos founder’s post-prison plans are big in every way except compensation, apparently. The post Whatever Elizabeth …

byJAMES BROWN •June 14, 2023

Morning Docket: 06.14.23

* Lawyer accused of blowing millions of client money in Vegas will plead guilty. Guess she didn't like her odds... [ NY…

byJAMES BROWN •June 14, 2023

The U.S. Now Has Its First Openly Transgender Male Judge

Congratulations, Your Honor! The post The U.S. Now Has Its First Openly Transgender Male Judge appeared first on Above the…

byJAMES BROWN •June 14, 2023

The 2023 Outside Counsel Rankings: The Top Law Firms According To In-House Counsel

These are the law firms clients rely on most. The post The 2023 Outside Counsel Rankings: The Top Law Firms According To In…

byJAMES BROWN •June 13, 2023

In Miami, Press Asks For Cameras, Judge Confiscates Their Phones

Surely Judge Cannon will want everyone to see what she's doing, LOL. The post In Miami, Press Asks For Cameras, Judge C…

byJAMES BROWN •June 13, 2023

Lawyer Who Sued After Taking A Baseball To The Testicle Takes Ball-Busting Deposition

Folks get a little heated in this deposition. The post Lawyer Who Sued After Taking A Baseball To The Testicle Takes Ball-B…

byJAMES BROWN •June 13, 2023

Law School Rejects Student Resumes For Preferring Historic, Prestigious Name Over Donor-Driven Rebrand

The law school will keep trying and failing to make this happen. The post Law School Rejects Student Resumes For Preferring…

byJAMES BROWN •June 13, 2023

New FDA Draft Guidance Signals Acceptance Of Decentralized Trials (When Done Right)

The FDA has made a purposeful choice to write in broad strokes, stopping short of detailing ways to execute DCTs. The post …

byJAMES BROWN •June 13, 2023

Morning Docket: 06.13.23

* Walking through the arraignment process. This is a public service for Donald Trump, since he might not have local counsel …

byJAMES BROWN •June 13, 2023

Morning Docket: 06.12.23

* Trump indicates that he would consider a plea deal if the DOJ would "pay me some damages." It's possible he&…

byJAMES BROWN •June 12, 2023

Florida Officials Warn of Jury Scams Undermining Legal System

Local officials in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County have issued alerts warning the public about the increasing thr…

byJAMES BROWN •June 12, 2023

Few Things End The Week Like Indicting A Former President — See Also

Sure, Aileen Cannon Got Assigned Trump, But What's The Worst That Can Happen? : Here's an in-depth look at those fam…

byJAMES BROWN •June 10, 2023

Donald Trump Will Forever Go Down In America’s Legal History

It's a bigly accomplishment. The post Donald Trump Will Forever Go Down In America’s Legal History appeared first on A…

byJAMES BROWN •June 10, 2023

Boring Lawyer Life Updates

Notes to my (legal) self. The post Boring Lawyer Life Updates appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the Law http…

byJAMES BROWN •June 10, 2023

Holland & Knight’s Leader Calls It Quits After Successfully Turning The Firm Into A Billion-Dollar Operation

Thanks to several strategic mergers, he steered the firm to its financial prowess. Congratulations! The post Holland & …

byJAMES BROWN •June 09, 2023

OpenAI Sued For Defamation Over ChatGPT ‘Hallucination’; But Who Should Actually Be Liable?

Hallucinating liability. The post OpenAI Sued For Defamation Over ChatGPT ‘Hallucination’; But Who Should Actually Be Liabl…

byJAMES BROWN •June 09, 2023

Who Knew Patience Could Pay This Well? — See Also

Cooley Offers Incoming Associates A Cool $100k To Chill For A Year : Listen — if it were me — they could defer me till 3005 …

byJAMES BROWN •June 09, 2023

We Really Appreciate Our Fantastic Advertisers

Thank you so much! The post We Really Appreciate Our Fantastic Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law . from Above…

byJAMES BROWN •June 09, 2023

If It Looks Like A Bottle: SCOTUS Ruling On A Jack Daniel’s Copy-Dog Is In!

In short: VIP is SOL for now. The post If It Looks Like A Bottle: SCOTUS Ruling On A Jack Daniel’s Copy-Dog Is In! appeare…

byJAMES BROWN •June 08, 2023

Business Partnering Is A Verb, Not A Noun

Executive level leaders want active participation in the problem-solving process. The post Business Partnering Is A Verb, N…

byJAMES BROWN •June 08, 2023

Timing Is Relative When Trying To Go In-House

As with a lot of things, there's no 'right' time for going in-house for everyone. The post Timing Is Relative W…

byJAMES BROWN •June 08, 2023

Cooley To Defer Incoming Associates Again, But This Time The Firm Is Offering A Six-Figure Paycheck

We're beginning to wonder if any other Biglaw firms will be deferring incoming first-years. The post Cooley To Defer In…

byJAMES BROWN •June 08, 2023

Morning Docket: 06.08.23

* Supreme Court justices issue annual financial disclosures as required by statute (in case anyone's confused ) except T…

byJAMES BROWN •June 08, 2023

An Associate Decides Providing For Your Family Includes Being Part Of Their Lives — See Also

Some Things Are Worth More Than Billables : Read why this associate turned down a Biglaw partnership . The Battle Between R…

byJAMES BROWN •June 08, 2023

Go Home If You Can’t Be Back To The Office By 3 PM

Is racing back to the office after a deposition or court appearance so that you can be at your desk for the last few minutes…

byJAMES BROWN •June 07, 2023

Is Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Proposal Fair?

Is the potential unfairness enough to justify striking down the forgiveness plan? The post Is Biden’s Student Loan Forgiven…

byJAMES BROWN •June 07, 2023

Actually, Wells Doesn’t Particularly Want A Full Airing Of Just How Non-Discriminatory Its Mortgage Lending Practices Are

After all, what’s another novelty-size check for malfeasance neither admitted nor denied to Charlie Scharf & co. at this…

byJAMES BROWN •June 07, 2023