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The Future Of Law: ILTACON 2023’s Legal Tech Innovations

Ready Or Not, Generative AI Is Here. The post The Future Of Law: ILTACON 2023’s Legal Tech Innovations appeared first on A…

byJAMES BROWN •August 31, 2023

Plaintiff Breaks Record For Most Disingenuous Argument Ever Briefed As Southwest Airlines Seeks To Stay Anti-LGBTQ Training Order

That's not how any of this works. The post Plaintiff Breaks Record For Most Disingenuous Argument Ever Briefed As South…

byJAMES BROWN •August 31, 2023

My Roundabout Path From JAG To Academia

My favorite professor once asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wanted to be like him. But how? I had no idea how …

byJAMES BROWN •August 31, 2023

Amy Coney Barrett Longs For The Days The Supreme Court Could Ruin Your Life In Obscurity

It's actually good that people see what's going on. The post Amy Coney Barrett Longs For The Days The Supreme Court…

byJAMES BROWN •August 31, 2023

Attention Wells Fargo Bingo Players

The bank paid another fine for screwing over customers, not that anyone else would care. The post Attention Wells Fargo Bin…

byJAMES BROWN •August 31, 2023

Morning Docket: 08.31.23

* Ron DeSantis rammed through massive tort reform in December to the delight of Florida residents who barely understand tort…

byJAMES BROWN •August 31, 2023

Judge Tells Twitter Shareholders To Git Gud Before Their Next Class Action Filing

Remember: the goal of legal writing is to help your case. The post Judge Tells Twitter Shareholders To Git Gud Before Their…

byJAMES BROWN •August 31, 2023

Public School Coach Forgot How The First Amendment Works. 6th Circuit Is Happy To Remind Him

Understandable mistake after Bremerton. The post Public School Coach Forgot How The First Amendment Works. 6th Circuit Is H…

byJAMES BROWN •August 30, 2023

The Presidential Mug shot Through Neo-Freudianism

Last Thursday Trump was booked in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia for allegedly running a criminal enterprise in …

byJAMES BROWN •August 30, 2023

Now We’ll Never Know What The ‘Galaxy Bar Association’ Had To Say In Donald Trump’s Defense

Judge Chutkan is uninterested in hearing what the Galaxy's attorneys have to say. The post Now We’ll Never Know What Th…

byJAMES BROWN •August 30, 2023

Atlanta Puts Trump Defendant Lawyers In Cuffs… Their Cars Anyway

They're getting the boot... The post Atlanta Puts Trump Defendant Lawyers In Cuffs… Their Cars Anyway appeared first o…

byJAMES BROWN •August 30, 2023

As Student Loan Repayments Restart, Which Payment Plan Is Right For You?

There are four income-driven repayment plans. The post As Student Loan Repayments Restart, Which Payment Plan Is Right For …

byJAMES BROWN •August 30, 2023

Morning Docket: 08.30.23

* Does the First Amendment protect criticizing a public school softball coach? Yes. Of course it does. How is this case stil…

byJAMES BROWN •August 30, 2023

Less Sexy Than Generative AI Drafting Contracts, But Bringing AI Into Cybersecurity Is Pretty Important

An interesting law firm use case for AI. The post Less Sexy Than Generative AI Drafting Contracts, But Bringing AI Into Cyb…

byJAMES BROWN •August 29, 2023

Danaher Continues M&A Streak, Buying Life Sciences Firm Abcam for $5.7B

Abcam’s acquisition comes two months after its board announced the exploration of strategic alternatives that could include …

byJAMES BROWN •August 29, 2023

Trump’s Legal Team On A Mission To ‘Alienate’ Federal Judge In January 6th Case

The move was "stunningly stupid." The post Trump’s Legal Team On A Mission To ‘Alienate’ Federal Judge In January…

byJAMES BROWN •August 29, 2023

Alice Can’t Yet Ride To Amtrak’s Rescue

Even though Railware's claims survived Amtrak’s motion to dismiss, there is still a long way to go before Railware can c…

byJAMES BROWN •August 29, 2023

Morning Docket: 08.29.23

* Elon Musk calls for global boycott of Latham & Watkins over firm's work with the homeless. [ San Francisco Standar…

byJAMES BROWN •August 29, 2023

Nothing Like A Little Bit Of Rest And Frustration — See Also

Partner Catches Heat For Encouraging Vacations: Was what he said really that bad ? Will The Real Solo Practitioner Please…

byJAMES BROWN •August 29, 2023

Midlevel Associate’s Incredibly Unrealistic Expectations Of Working In Biglaw

You're actually going to have to work to earn those salaries. The post Midlevel Associate’s Incredibly Unrealistic Expe…

byJAMES BROWN •August 28, 2023

Couldn’t Have Happened To A Nicer Guy

Better.com endured one of the worst Nasdaq debuts imaginable. The post Couldn’t Have Happened To A Nicer Guy appeared firs…

byJAMES BROWN •August 28, 2023

Turley Compares Ex Parte Calls Demanding Officials ‘Find 11,780 Votes’ To Filing Lawsuits In Court

Ski the slippery slopes with Jonathan Turley! The post Turley Compares Ex Parte Calls Demanding Officials ‘Find 11,780 Vote…

byJAMES BROWN •August 28, 2023

How Baude And Paulsen Opened Pandora’s Box: Is Trump Eligible For The Presidency?

It's hard to say where we go from here. The post How Baude And Paulsen Opened Pandora’s Box: Is Trump Eligible For The …

byJAMES BROWN •August 28, 2023

Morning Docket: 08.28.23

* Trial date for Trump's DC case should be set today. [ Reuters ] * In shocking turn, insurance company ordered to pay …

byJAMES BROWN •August 28, 2023

The Billable Hour Requirement Red Flag

Notes to my (legal) self. The post The Billable Hour Requirement Red Flag appeared first on Above the Law . from Above …

byJAMES BROWN •August 26, 2023

Lateral Attorney Hiring Trends In 2023: Adapting To A Shifting Economy [Sponsored]

Despite economic challenges, certain law practice areas are observing renewed hiring activity as the economy progresses in 2…

byJAMES BROWN •August 25, 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 •August 25, 2023

Dude Who Wants Copyrights And Patents On AI-Created Works Loses In Court Again

From the maybe-the-AI-can-explain-this-to-you-once-and-for-all department. The post Dude Who Wants Copyrights And Patents O…

byJAMES BROWN •August 25, 2023

Morning Docket: 08.25.23

* Tackling banks is a good way to make some coin. Like, $499M worth of coin! [ Law.com ] * Planning on a cheap Spirit fligh…

byJAMES BROWN •August 25, 2023

Will Someone Please Think Of Stroock!? — See Also

Stroock Still Hasn't Struck A Merging Partner: Some of the lawyers won't stick around to see who the lucky winner i…

byJAMES BROWN •August 25, 2023

When You’re A Lawyer, There’s Always Time For A Second Act

It is a compelling story. The post When You’re A Lawyer, There’s Always Time For A Second Act appeared first on Above the …

byJAMES BROWN •August 25, 2023

Fulton DA Slaps Back At Clark And Meadows Claims That Overturning Elections Was Their ‘Job’

Smile for the camera, boys. The post Fulton DA Slaps Back At Clark And Meadows Claims That Overturning Elections Was Their …

byJAMES BROWN •August 24, 2023

In-House Perk: Affirmation

When you leave Biglaw to go in-house, the insecurity, lack of confidence, and feeling of dread and that something was going …

byJAMES BROWN •August 24, 2023

Floridians Sue Florida Over Medicaid Redeterminations Process

Two Florida families allege that tens of thousands of Floridians are being terminated from Medicaid coverage without suffici…

byJAMES BROWN •August 24, 2023

Today At ILTACON: Finishing Strong

ILTACON 2023 is drawing to a close, but that does not mean your interaction with the legal tech community must end. The pos…

byJAMES BROWN •August 24, 2023

The Bar Exam Keeps Finding Ways To Lower The… You Know — See Also

These Questions Are So Next Season : Two July California bar taker's tests were a little off . It's What The Foundi…

byJAMES BROWN •August 24, 2023

Law Schools Prepare For Their First Salvo Of Post-Affirmative Action Applications

Get out there and apply! The post Law Schools Prepare For Their First Salvo Of Post-Affirmative Action Applications appear…

byJAMES BROWN •August 24, 2023

When In Doubt, Blame Biglaw

That's Sam Bankman-Fried's planned strategy. The post When In Doubt, Blame Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law …

byJAMES BROWN •August 24, 2023

California Screwed Up The July Bar Exam

Oops! The post California Screwed Up The July Bar Exam appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the Law https://ift…

byJAMES BROWN •August 23, 2023

Teva, Glenmark To Pay $255M, Divest Cholesterol Drug To Settle DOJ Price Fixing Charges

Generic drugmakers Teva and Glenmark recently became the sixth and seventh drugmakers to resolve criminal charges as a resul…

byJAMES BROWN •August 23, 2023

Morning Docket: 08.23.23

* You'll never guess what Trump judges are doing to hurt minorities! Okay, they're ignoring the Supreme Court -- we …

byJAMES BROWN •August 23, 2023

Today At ILTACON: Moving The Legal Profession Forward

Today's topics include psychological flexibility, artificial intelligence, and DEI initiatives. The post Today At ILTAC…

byJAMES BROWN •August 23, 2023

This Judge Understands He’s Dealing With Donald Trump

If you've been paying attention to Trump's reaction to his various indictments, you understand how this could be a p…

byJAMES BROWN •August 23, 2023

Kim Kardashian Shares The Same Struggles As Average Law Students

It's true: they all know a 'lil' bit' about the law. The post Kim Kardashian Shares The Same Struggles As A…

byJAMES BROWN •August 22, 2023

5 Essential Tips For 1Ls That No One Else Will Teach You

The essential guide to getting through 1L year and beyond. The post 5 Essential Tips For 1Ls That No One Else Will Teach Yo…

byJAMES BROWN •August 22, 2023

Today At ILTACON: ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’

ILTACON 2023 is now in full swing! Here's a rundown of today's events. The post Today At ILTACON: ‘We’ve Only Just …

byJAMES BROWN •August 22, 2023

Morrison Cohen Co-Managing Partner Shares His Thoughts On How Corporate Lawyers Can Succeed At Midsize Firms

This midsize firm leader has the scoop on what corporate associates need to know. The post Morrison Cohen Co-Managing Partn…