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Security: The Stakes May Be Higher Than You Think [Sponsored]

We surveyed Above the Law’s readers on challenges facing smaller law firms. Join us on August 3rd to learn what we found. CL…

byJAMES BROWN •July 31, 2023

Picking Up The Tab For Donald Trump’s Ballooning Legal Bills

What's $40 million between friends? The post Picking Up The Tab For Donald Trump’s Ballooning Legal Bills appeared fir…

byJAMES BROWN •July 31, 2023

Why Trump Could Avoid State Criminal Liability If He’s Re-Elected President

Putting Trump behind bars will not be an easy feat to accomplish. The post Why Trump Could Avoid State Criminal Liability I…

byJAMES BROWN •July 31, 2023

4 Tips For Lawyers To Master The Art Of Productive AI Conversations

Anybody can interact with a generative AI tool. Getting the results you want, however, is an art unto itself. The post 4 Ti…

byJAMES BROWN •July 31, 2023

Court Tosses Trump’s Defamation Clownsuit Against CNN

Another one bites the dust. The post Court Tosses Trump’s Defamation Clownsuit Against CNN appeared first on Above the Law…

byJAMES BROWN •July 31, 2023

Morning Docket: 07.31.23

* Samuel Alito is back in the op-ed pages of the Wall Street Journal asserting the Supreme Court cannot be held accountable …

byJAMES BROWN •July 31, 2023

Biglaw’s Most Diverse Equity Partner Ranks

Industry wide, just over 11 percent of equity partners are diverse. The post Biglaw’s Most Diverse Equity Partner Ranks ap…

byJAMES BROWN •July 29, 2023

Weekly Firm-Wide Happy Hour Is A Red Flag

Notes to my (legal) self. The post Weekly Firm-Wide Happy Hour Is A Red Flag appeared first on Above the Law . from Abo…

byJAMES BROWN •July 29, 2023

Judge Who Thought His Obvious Conflict Of Interest Wasn’t A Conflict Of Interest Told In No Uncertain Terms: Yeah, It Was A Conflict of Interest

Future guidance for all judges assigned cases tied to dear family friends they’ve been legally advising. The post Judge Who…

byJAMES BROWN •July 29, 2023

Top 10 Biglaw Firm Announces 4-Day In-Office Attendance Mandate

This is the same firm that killed the five-day, in-office workweek not so long ago. The post Top 10 Biglaw Firm Announces 4…

byJAMES BROWN •July 28, 2023

Court: Injunction Blocking Florida’s Anti-Drag Law Applies To Everyone Affected By It, Not Just Venue That Sued It

From the because-of-course-it-does,-you-absolute-idiots department. The post Court: Injunction Blocking Florida’s Anti-Drag…

byJAMES BROWN •July 28, 2023

Morning Docket: 07.29.23

* Donald Trump faces even more charges in classified documents case. [ New York Times ] * But that's not the only legal…

byJAMES BROWN •July 28, 2023

Where The Billable Hours Are Reasonable…

Being a lawyer doesn't have to involve billing around the clock. The post Where The Billable Hours Are Reasonable… app…

byJAMES BROWN •July 28, 2023

The Bar Exam Is Bad, But It Can Be Even Worse

Bar exam horror stories. The post The Bar Exam Is Bad, But It Can Be Even Worse appeared first on Above the Law . from …

byJAMES BROWN •July 27, 2023

Solos And Small Firm Lawyers: How Much Do You Make?

Take our anonymous survey and help us fill the information gap. The post Solos And Small Firm Lawyers: How Much Do You Make…

byJAMES BROWN •July 27, 2023

The Biden Administration Proposes Rule To Improve Mental Health Parity

A new proposed rule by the Biden-Harris Administration would require health plans to improve their analyses of their mental …

byJAMES BROWN •July 27, 2023

Morning Docket: 07.27.23

* With a potential indictment on January 6th related charges looming, Donald Trump takes to social media boasting abut how g…

byJAMES BROWN •July 27, 2023

Sorry, Half Of Youse Can’t Be In The Top 5% — See Also

Most Incoming Law Students Think They Will Be The Cream Of The Crop: Getting an early start on being bad at math, are we ? …

byJAMES BROWN •July 27, 2023

The Long Hard Road To Biglaw Partnership Is Only Getting Longer

Making partner takes an awfully long time. The post The Long Hard Road To Biglaw Partnership Is Only Getting Longer appear…

byJAMES BROWN •July 27, 2023

Not Sure How To Mention Diversity After The Supreme Court Decision? We’ve Got You Covered.

In short, keep applying! The post Not Sure How To Mention Diversity After The Supreme Court Decision? We’ve Got You Covered…

byJAMES BROWN •July 27, 2023

Did Latham & Watkins Really Lie To The Court To Get Hunter Biden’s Personal Information Redacted From A Court Filing?

The Biglaw firm strongly denies any wrongdoing. The post Did Latham & Watkins Really Lie To The Court To Get Hunter Bid…

byJAMES BROWN •July 26, 2023

I Just Became A Millionaire At Age 37: Here’s My Basic Philosophy And Investment Strategy

Here’s a brief overview of how I got to the million bucks mark. The post I Just Became A Millionaire At Age 37: Here’s My B…

byJAMES BROWN •July 26, 2023

Harvard Law Professor Tells Joe Biden To Ignore Rogue Supreme Court

Sure, we need a solution... but this may not be it. The post Harvard Law Professor Tells Joe Biden To Ignore Rogue Supreme …

byJAMES BROWN •July 26, 2023

Hospitals’ Price Transparency Compliance Is Improving Despite Remaining Low At 36%

About 36% of U.S. hospitals are in compliance with CMS' price transparency rule, up from 24.5% in February, according to…

byJAMES BROWN •July 26, 2023

Morning Docket: 07.26.23

* Emboldened homophobes. Just another part of the Roberts Court's legacy. [ Slate ] * The Florida judge that handled th…

byJAMES BROWN •July 26, 2023

Trump Lawtalker Alina Habba Decries Election Interference Via ‘Headlines’

Damn journalists with their ... direct quotes. The post Trump Lawtalker Alina Habba Decries Election Interference Via ‘Head…

byJAMES BROWN •July 26, 2023

Succession Planning At A Law Firm Ain’t Easy

Join us for a webinar on succession planning. The post Succession Planning At A Law Firm Ain’t Easy appeared first on Abov…

byJAMES BROWN •July 25, 2023

Dan Och Finally Kills The Hedge Fund He Founded

But with $11.5 billion in shareholder value destroyed and his enemy still employed, it is a pyrrhic victory, indeed. The po…

byJAMES BROWN •July 25, 2023

Morning Docket: 07.25.23

* The FTC's Lina Khan defends the agency's aggressive antitrust enforcement strategy. [ Law360 ] * Foursquare facin…

byJAMES BROWN •July 25, 2023

The Impact Of The Denial Of A New Trial On Trump’s Defamation Counterclaim Against E. Jean Carroll

Trump's counterclaim may have been silly to begin with, but it has become frivolous with last week's decision. The …

byJAMES BROWN •July 24, 2023

Eversheds Sutherland Joins KWM To Create Global Referral Alliance

It's not a merger, but this money isn't going to make itself. The post Eversheds Sutherland Joins KWM To Create Glo…

byJAMES BROWN •July 24, 2023

Everything You Really Need To Know About Succession Planning But Were Afraid To Ask

Join us for an upcoming webinar. The post Everything You Really Need To Know About Succession Planning But Were Afraid To A…

byJAMES BROWN •July 24, 2023

Trump’s New Lawyer Heads To Fox News To Make Old, Tired Arguments

TFW you confuse your PR strategy for a legal strategy. The post Trump’s New Lawyer Heads To Fox News To Make Old, Tired Arg…

byJAMES BROWN •July 24, 2023

Today’s Responsible AI Practices Help Legal Teams Meet Tomorrow’s AI Regulations

There’s little doubt that GCs and legal teams will soon see AI-focused rules and requirements added to the mix of privacy re…

byJAMES BROWN •July 24, 2023

Morning Docket: 07.24.23

* Come August, The Wisconsin Supreme Court will be a majority Democrat. Liberals in the state have big plans -- particularly…

byJAMES BROWN •July 24, 2023

Clarence Thomas Has Been Getting Financed Since Before He Joined The Court

Not that anyone thought he was a grass roots appointee to begin with. The post Clarence Thomas Has Been Getting Financed Si…

byJAMES BROWN •July 22, 2023

You’re An Attorney… But At What?

Notes to my (legal) self. The post You’re An Attorney… But At What? appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the La…

byJAMES BROWN •July 22, 2023

Don’t Let Your Law Firm Get Over-Lawyered To Death

How the classic law firm model fails, and how modern law firms succeed. The post Don’t Let Your Law Firm Get Over-Lawyered …

byJAMES BROWN •July 21, 2023

Stop Rushing To Copyright As A Tool To ‘Solve’ The Problems Of AI

Embrace the creativity. The post Stop Rushing To Copyright As A Tool To ‘Solve’ The Problems Of AI appeared first on Above…

byJAMES BROWN •July 21, 2023

Morning Docket: 07.21.23

* FTC will drop its opposition to the Microsoft-Activision merger. While it's going to go down as a loss, the agency sec…

byJAMES BROWN •July 21, 2023

Will Religion Be What Resurrects Affirmative Action? — See Also

Diversity Becomes Born Again: Religious freedom could be the ground for righting historical wrongs . Waiting Is Becoming W…

byJAMES BROWN •July 21, 2023

A Big Thanks To Our Advertisers

We really enjoy working with you. The post A Big Thanks To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law . from Above…

byJAMES BROWN •July 21, 2023

My Experience With Maternity Leave And Changes I Helped Make As A Partner

A look at all of the positive changes that reevaluating a maternity leave policy can have on your firm. The post My Experie…

byJAMES BROWN •July 20, 2023

The Kraft Heinz Lawsuit Against Aetna Is The ‘Tip Of The Iceberg’

Kraft Heinz recently sued Aetna, claiming that the insurer is not providing all of Kraft Heinz's medical claims data. Mo…

byJAMES BROWN •July 20, 2023

Morning Docket: 07.20.23

* Corporate Counsel names the finalists for its best legal department awards. Come see if FTX made the list! [ Corporate Cou…

byJAMES BROWN •July 20, 2023

Are Redundancies On The Horizon After Allen & Overy Merges With Shearman?

Leaders of both firms don't seem to be too worried about it -- which is a good thing. The post Are Redundancies On The …

byJAMES BROWN •July 20, 2023

Do Some Lawyers Suffer From Moral Injury?

Numerous attorneys face representations which do not completely align with well-established moral principles. The post Do S…

byJAMES BROWN •July 20, 2023

Documenting Secured Transactions: A New Guide For Practitioners [Sponsored]

A newly updated PLI treatise provides both the legal framework and practical guidance on documenting secured transactions, i…

byJAMES BROWN •July 19, 2023

Attorney Posts About Case On Social Media, So Judge Vacates The Jury Verdict

Attorney learns the hard way social media posts can bite you in the butt. The post Attorney Posts About Case On Social Medi…

byJAMES BROWN •July 19, 2023

‘This Is Almost Biblical In Its Impact’: Providers Push Back Against CMS’ New Proposed Rules

CMS recently revealed its proposals to raise reimbursement rates for hospital outpatient departments and cut payments for ph…

byJAMES BROWN •July 19, 2023

Morning Docket: 07.19.23

* Contract waiver... it's the real thing. [ Corporate Counsel ] * Vivek Ramaswamy continues to run for president for so…

byJAMES BROWN •July 19, 2023

13 State AGs Band Together To Focus On What Really Matters — Preventing Affirmative Action

Will somebody please think about the historically enfranchised!? The post 13 State AGs Band Together To Focus On What Reall…

byJAMES BROWN •July 19, 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 •July 18, 2023

3 Takeaways From The 2023 Lex Machina Trade Secret Litigation Report

This year’s report helps to give us a more accurate picture of how current trade secret claims are adjudicated, both at the …

byJAMES BROWN •July 18, 2023

Nearly 2,000 Organizations Urge Congress To Pass PBM Reform

A coalition of nearly 2,000 employers, patient advocates, pharmacies, providers and businesses sent a letter to Congress urg…

byJAMES BROWN •July 18, 2023

Morning Docket: 07.18.23

* Harlan Crow got a tax break for designating his superyacht as a profit-seeking venture. Though it seems like its voyages w…

byJAMES BROWN •July 18, 2023

Performance Improvement Plans: The New Way For Biglaw Firms To Conduct Stealth Layoffs

A new way of showing associates the door. The post Performance Improvement Plans: The New Way For Biglaw Firms To Conduct S…

byJAMES BROWN •July 17, 2023

Biglaw Associate Putting Up Cold, Hard Cash For Help Snagging A Husband

Biglaw attorney turns to TikTok for matchmaking assistance. The post Biglaw Associate Putting Up Cold, Hard Cash For Help S…

byJAMES BROWN •July 17, 2023

Tangibly Raises $6.5M Seed Round To Further Develop Its SaaS Trade Secrets Management Platform

Tangibly launched in February 2022 as the first cloud-based IP platform to systematically help companies identify and catalo…

byJAMES BROWN •July 17, 2023

How GCs Can Build A Data-Driven Division To Bolster Their Company

No transformation happens without a careful appraisal of what you have and where you want to go. The post How GCs Can Build…

byJAMES BROWN •July 17, 2023

Health Connect America Gets Fined $4.6M For Wrongful Billing of Medicaid

Health Connect America, a mental health company, improperly billed Virginia Medicaid for three different behavioral health s…

byJAMES BROWN •July 17, 2023

Morning Docket: 07.17.23

* Federal courts consider continuing COVID-era streaming of proceedings. Just like all the ethical rules , this won't ap…

byJAMES BROWN •July 17, 2023

This Suit Might Bump SHEIN’s Operation Costs Up — See Also

SHEIN Is Making Waves In The Courtroom: No, it’s not a new line of legal wear. They have a RICO charge . A Joke About Dive…

byJAMES BROWN •July 15, 2023

The Biglaw Attorney To Go To When You Absolutely, Positively Have To Tell The Former President To Stop Defaming You

Donald Trump probably shouldn't court another legal problem. The post The Biglaw Attorney To Go To When You Absolutely,…

byJAMES BROWN •July 15, 2023

Illegality Aside, Chemerinsky’s Perjury Joke Was Just That — A Joke

‘Stick Talk’ Chemerinsky has a good sense of humor. Not a lawsuit on his hands. The post Illegality Aside, Chemerinsky’s Pe…

byJAMES BROWN •July 15, 2023

‘Possible’ Risks? Your Lawyer Can Help!

Notes to my (legal) self. The post ‘Possible’ Risks? Your Lawyer Can Help! appeared first on Above the Law . from Above…

byJAMES BROWN •July 15, 2023

Federal Judge Absolutely NAILS Supreme Court’s Ethics Dumpster Fire

If you read one thing about the Supreme Court all day, read this. Or actually read the article this is piece is about. You k…

byJAMES BROWN •July 14, 2023

AI Update: AI Here To Stay, FTC Investigates ChatGPT, Repercussions For EU Regulation

This week in AI news. The post AI Update: AI Here To Stay, FTC Investigates ChatGPT, Repercussions For EU Regulation appea…

byJAMES BROWN •July 14, 2023

Where We Are At The End Of The Supreme Court’s 2022 Term

Frequencies in the majority and justice alignment in all cases and in close cases shed more light on the condition of the cu…

byJAMES BROWN •July 14, 2023

Finally Close To Having A Voting Majority, Will The Biden FCC Actually Restore Net Neutrality?

From the here we go again department. The post Finally Close To Having A Voting Majority, Will The Biden FCC Actually Resto…

byJAMES BROWN •July 14, 2023

Morning Docket: 07.14.23

* Here we go again! Biden uses another avenue to issue some of the student debt relief blocked by Republicans in the Super L…

byJAMES BROWN •July 14, 2023

The Dissent In 303 Creative Is Aging Beautifully — See Also

The 303 Creative Ruling Is Already Being Used To Deny Gay Marriages: Just as surprising, water makes things wet . Elon Mus…

byJAMES BROWN •July 14, 2023

Thanks So Much To Our Awesome Advertisers

We love working with you. The post Thanks So Much To Our Awesome Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law . from Abo…

byJAMES BROWN •July 14, 2023

As Trump Howls About Witch Hunt, DOJ Pitches Hissy Fit To Protect Him From Having To Testify

Little too ironic, doncha think? The post As Trump Howls About Witch Hunt, DOJ Pitches Hissy Fit To Protect Him From Having…

byJAMES BROWN •July 14, 2023

Cybersecurity Litigation Is Booming

Cyber attacks are excellent fodder for future litigation. The post Cybersecurity Litigation Is Booming appeared first on A…

byJAMES BROWN •July 14, 2023

Some Law Firm Managing Partners Have More Power Than Others

Sometimes managing partners have very little authority. The post Some Law Firm Managing Partners Have More Power Than Other…

byJAMES BROWN •July 13, 2023

Reflections On My Tax Court Trial That Gained A Lot Of Unexpected Attention

It is best to settle, but sometimes you need to be prepared to go to trial if necessary. The post Reflections On My Tax Cou…

byJAMES BROWN •July 12, 2023

Global Coalition Launched to Combat Synthetic Drug Threats

The Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats was launched with the participation of senior government officials f…

byJAMES BROWN •July 12, 2023

Vault ‘Quality Of Life’ Rankings: The Best Midsize Law Firms To Work For (2024)

Did your law firm make the cut this time around? The post Vault ‘Quality Of Life’ Rankings: The Best Midsize Law Firms To W…

byJAMES BROWN •July 12, 2023

You Can Track Elon Musk’s Private Plane In Real Time Again If You Want To For Some Reason

Has Mark Zuckerberg made Elon mad enough to defy his mother? The post You Can Track Elon Musk’s Private Plane In Real Time …

byJAMES BROWN •July 12, 2023

Morning Docket: 07.12.23

* In bothsideism push, conservatives are hyping that Sotomayor's book tour makes hosts purchase copies. Putting aside th…

byJAMES BROWN •July 12, 2023

Government Appeals Social Media Ban To … UGHHH, The Fifth Circuit

YOU get a prior restraint! And YOU get a prior restraint! The post Government Appeals Social Media Ban To … UGHHH, The Fift…

byJAMES BROWN •July 12, 2023

Infringement Is Infringement Is Infringement?

A precedential Federal Circuit decision issued last week helps define the scope of when res judicata defenses can apply. Th…

byJAMES BROWN •July 12, 2023

The Great Resignation Is Over – But Your In-House Legal Team Is Still A Flight Risk [Sponsored]

Please join us on July 27th and learn practical strategies to combat burnout and reduce attrition. The post The Great Resig…

byJAMES BROWN •July 11, 2023

With Annual Costs Over $100K These Expensive Law Schools Are Helping Students Rack Up Debt

Yikes! Choose your law school wisely. The post With Annual Costs Over $100K, These Expensive Law Schools Are Helping Studen…

byJAMES BROWN •July 11, 2023

Trademarking A Color In The World Of Fashion Is Easier Said Than Done

Trademark registration of a single color is still more the exception than the rule. The post Trademarking A Color In The W…

byJAMES BROWN •July 11, 2023

Judge Asked To Throw Out Lawsuit Over Quiet Quitting

The legal battle is heating up. The post Judge Asked To Throw Out Lawsuit Over ‘Quiet Quitting’ appeared first on Above th…

byJAMES BROWN •July 11, 2023

Digital Healths H1 Funding Landscape: Slimmer Checks Fewer Deals & A Smaller Investor Pool

If things continue at the pace the sector has maintained throughout the first half of the year, 2023 will mark the field'…

byJAMES BROWN •July 11, 2023

DOJ And Trump Valet Walt Nauta Take Swipes At Each Other In Dueling Motions

This is where an experienced judge with decades of experience might come in handy. Unfortunately .... The post DOJ And Trum…

byJAMES BROWN •July 11, 2023

Dont Vote For Chris Christie But Give Him A Buck!

Get Chris Christie on the debate stage. The post Don’t Vote For Chris Christie, But Give Him A Buck! appeared first on Abo…

byJAMES BROWN •July 10, 2023

Milestones Startup That Automates Client Updates Raises $2.1M Seed Round Rebrands As Hona

Leading the seed round in the Lehi, Utah, company are three investors: Y Combinator, Ludlow Ventures, and Soma Capital. The…

byJAMES BROWN •July 10, 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 •July 10, 2023

Lawyers Dont Fight AI. Supervise It To Enhance Your Value.

Before you can supervise AI, you must understand how those in your company use it. The post Lawyers, Don’t Fight AI. Superv…

byJAMES BROWN •July 10, 2023

Biden Administration Takes Action Against Junk Insurance Surprise Bills

The Biden Administration is proposing that short-term health plans are limited to three months, or a maximum of four months …

byJAMES BROWN •July 10, 2023

Morning Docket: 07.10.23

* Lawyers don't understand lawyer talk either. [ Scientific American ] * While Elon Musk merely whines about Facebook ,…

byJAMES BROWN •July 10, 2023

Weve Now Entered The Conservatives Lying Through Their Teeth Phase Of Supreme Court Opinions See Also

Love The Way You Lie: Zillow experts, among others, are spreading misinformation about the Court's last term . Real Es…

byJAMES BROWN •July 08, 2023

Have Insurtechs Truly Disrupted The Mainstream Health Insurance Industry?

Insurtechs like Bright Health Group, Clover Health and Oscar Health set out to disrupt health insurance — but have they actu…

byJAMES BROWN •July 08, 2023

Greenwashing Litigation: Mitigating The Risk

To protect their organizations from allegations of greenwashing, GCs must understand three things. The post Greenwashing Li…

byJAMES BROWN •July 07, 2023

Lip-Syncing Judge In Hot Water Over Inappropriate TikTok Videos

Yikes, this isn’t exactly behavior that you’d expect from a judge. The post Lip-Syncing Judge In Hot Water Over ‘Inappropri…

byJAMES BROWN •July 07, 2023

Themis Is Still Going Down As Grads Enter Bar Exam Home Stretch

This is getting ridiculous. The post Themis Is Still Going Down As Grads Enter Bar Exam Home Stretch appeared first on Abo…

byJAMES BROWN •July 07, 2023

Multiple David Sosas Ask Supreme Court To Overturn Decision Saying Its Fine To Arrest ANY David Sosa When Cops Are Seeking A SPECIFIC David Sosa

What's in a name... The post Multiple David Sosas Ask Supreme Court To Overturn Decision Saying It’s Fine To Arrest ANY…

byJAMES BROWN •July 07, 2023