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The Biglaw Firms That Might Just Bring Us A Major Spring Football League

MOAR sportsball! The post The Biglaw Firms That Might Just Bring Us A Major Spring Football League appeared first on Above…

byJAMES BROWN •September 30, 2023

Citing Down The Ladder

The Supreme Court utilizes lower court citations to support its positions even though they are non-binding and not even as p…

byJAMES BROWN •September 29, 2023

Stroock Suffers High-Profile Departure As Judge Shira Schiendlin Heads To Boies Schiller Amid Merger Talks

The former federal judge did not have the urge to merge, citing too many conflicts. The post Stroock Suffers High-Profile D…

byJAMES BROWN •September 29, 2023

Legal Career Growth: Why Continuous Engagement With Legal Recruiters Is Key [Sponsored]

Discover how engaging with a legal recruiter, even when you're not actively job hunting, can offer unparalleled insights…

byJAMES BROWN •September 29, 2023

Tech Survey Reveals The Era Of Biglaw AI Is Already Here

Biglaw may be all in on AI but they aren't exactly sure what to do with it. The post Tech Survey Reveals The Era Of Big…

byJAMES BROWN •September 29, 2023

Morning Docket: 09.29.23

* Law students are the worst people at the club. [ LegalCheek ] * Lawyer sues Harvard for defamation because... well, you&#…

byJAMES BROWN •September 29, 2023

Beyond The Billable Hours: Finding Purpose In Your In-House Role [Sponsored]

Join us for ‘Beyond the Billable Hours: Finding Purpose in Your In-House Role’ and embark on a journey towards a more purpos…

byJAMES BROWN •September 28, 2023

Moving Beyond Supporting A Practice Into Creating New Lines Of Business

A subtle shift in how we describe legal tech. The post Moving Beyond Supporting A Practice Into Creating New Lines Of Busin…

byJAMES BROWN •September 28, 2023

On The Season Premiere Of Survivor, Folks Don’t Want To Admit They’re Attorneys

Would you lie about your career? The post On The Season Premiere Of Survivor, Folks Don’t Want To Admit They’re Attorneys …

byJAMES BROWN •September 28, 2023

Need Billable Hours? Partners At This Biglaw Firm Will Hand Them Out Like Candy — If You Go To The Office

Those who go to the office regularly will receive more work than those who don't. Ouch! The post Need Billable Hours? P…

byJAMES BROWN •September 28, 2023

Virgin Pulse, HealthComp To Merge Through $3B Deal

As a combined entity, Virgin Pulse and HealthComp will serve more than 1,000 self-insured employers and more than 20 million…

byJAMES BROWN •September 28, 2023

Morning Docket: 09.28.23

* Democrats ask Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from case run by Koch attorneys because they're under the mistaken imp…

byJAMES BROWN •September 28, 2023

Work Doesn’t Stop At Billables Anymore — See Also

Even Biglaw Associates Are In The Gig Economy: How many jobs do you have ? Look What You Made Him Do: Will Biden have to …

byJAMES BROWN •September 28, 2023

NY Judge Spanks Trump’s Lawyers For ‘Frivolous,’ ‘Indefensible’ Filings

Pony up, counselors. The post NY Judge Spanks Trump’s Lawyers For ‘Frivolous,’ ‘Indefensible’ Filings appeared first on Ab…

byJAMES BROWN •September 28, 2023

Law Professor Comes Up With Ultimate Joe Biden Strategy, And It Involves Taylor Swift

This would definitely be fun. The post Law Professor Comes Up With Ultimate Joe Biden Strategy, And It Involves Taylor Swif…

byJAMES BROWN •September 27, 2023

Picking The Right Office Chair For You

Are you sitting comfortably? The post Picking The Right Office Chair For You appeared first on Above the Law . from Abo…

byJAMES BROWN •September 27, 2023

Costco Takes On Healthcare, Though Differently From Other Retailers, Experts Say

Costco is partnering with Sesame to offer Costco Members discounted pricing on virtual health services, including primary ca…

byJAMES BROWN •September 27, 2023

Morning Docket: 09.27.23

* Trump's businesses nuked by judge. Why does the woke mob keep doing this just because he's committing "crimes…

byJAMES BROWN •September 27, 2023

Hunter Biden Sues Rudy Giuliani For Computer Hacking

Because sowing is fun, but reaping SUCKS. The post Hunter Biden Sues Rudy Giuliani For Computer Hacking appeared first on …

byJAMES BROWN •September 27, 2023

Special Master Should Have Kept His ‘Reply All’ In The Drafts

With email etiquette like this, you'd think he had gone to Columbia The post Special Master Should Have Kept His ‘Reply…

byJAMES BROWN •September 26, 2023

Pentagon Plans To Transfer ‘High Accuracy’ Space Tracking Data To Commerce

‘Commercial data, commercial processing is not classified. It does not matter that the DoD wishes it were,’ said Barbara Gol…

byJAMES BROWN •September 25, 2023

Jonathan Turley Defends Honor Of Judge Under Investigation For Handcuffing A Crying Child

Gavin Newsom asserts that federal judge may have no regard for human life... and the judge's track record seems to back …

byJAMES BROWN •September 25, 2023

12 Thoughts On Promises And Challenges Of AI In Legal After AI Summit At Harvard Law School

Thr insights that came out of the summit were enlightening and thought-provoking, especially given the bona fides of those w…

byJAMES BROWN •September 25, 2023

The Best Biglaw Firms, Ranked By Summer Associates (2023)

What matters most to summer associates? Here are the Top 10 firms. The post The Best Biglaw Firms, Ranked By Summer Associa…

byJAMES BROWN •September 25, 2023

More On The Trump ‘Disqualified For Insurrection’ Debate

It can't all depend on whose ox is gored. The law must mean something. The post More On The Trump ‘Disqualified For Ins…

byJAMES BROWN •September 25, 2023

Startup Syntax Bio Leverages CRISPR to Transform Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Syntax Bio’s technology platform uses CRISPR to direct stem cells to become a desired cell type in a process that’s more sca…

byJAMES BROWN •September 25, 2023

Morning Docket: 09.25.23

* Justice Kagan goes on record that a Supreme Court ethics rule would be a good idea. Chief Justice Roberts cryptically resp…

byJAMES BROWN •September 25, 2023

First Crow, Now The Koch Brothers — See Also

Clarence Thomas Exposed Again: He's definitely taken money from people with business before the Court . Trump's St…

byJAMES BROWN •September 23, 2023

The Surprising Bulwark In The Battle Against Book Bans

Score for the First Amendment, The post The Surprising Bulwark In The Battle Against Book Bans appeared first on Above the…

byJAMES BROWN •September 23, 2023

A Chaotic Contract

Notes to my (legal) self. The post A Chaotic Contract appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the Law https://ift.…

byJAMES BROWN •September 23, 2023

HHS: Medicaid/CHIP Coverage To Be Reinstated For 500K People

Thirty states have been conducting Medicaid and CHIP automatic renewals incorrectly, leading to many individuals being wrong…

byJAMES BROWN •September 23, 2023

Shutdown Can’t Stop Trump Criminal Cases Because PACER Is A Ripoff… Seriously

It's good to have a slush fund! The post Shutdown Can’t Stop Trump Criminal Cases Because PACER Is A Ripoff… Seriously …

byJAMES BROWN •September 22, 2023

Stroock Is Talking To Another Am Law 100 Firm About Merging — But It’s Not ‘Exclusive’

They’re both keeping their options open… but what if this is Stroock’s only option to make it through the year? The post St…

byJAMES BROWN •September 22, 2023

J.D. Vance Protests Politicization Of The DOJ By… Politicizing The DOJ

He's the one using the Justice Department as a political tool. The post J.D. Vance Protests Politicization Of The DOJ B…

byJAMES BROWN •September 22, 2023

Morning Docket: 09.22.23

* Somehow they've managed to find even more undisclosed private air travel. This time taking Clarence Thomas to a Koch b…

byJAMES BROWN •September 22, 2023

Thanks A Bunch To Our Amazing Advertisers

We love working with you. The post Thanks A Bunch To Our Amazing Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law . from Abo…

byJAMES BROWN •September 22, 2023

This Top 50 Law School Dean Is Also Of Counsel At A Top Biglaw Firm

That’s some side hustle. The post This Top 50 Law School Dean Is Also Of Counsel At A Top Biglaw Firm appeared first on Ab…

byJAMES BROWN •September 21, 2023

Unraveling Maryland’s Murders: A True Crime Podcaster’s Story

True crime podcasts have become a multi-million dollar industry, with some of the industry’s most popular podcasts garnering…

byJAMES BROWN •September 21, 2023

Introducing MedCity FemFwd, A New Podcast On Women’s Health

In the inaugural episode, Michelle Long of KFF examines whether Opill — the first daily oral contraceptive approved for nonp…

byJAMES BROWN •September 21, 2023

Morning Docket: 09.21.23

* George RR Martin among the authors suing OpenAI for allowing the algorithm to train on their work. Did the AI learn to sit…

byJAMES BROWN •September 21, 2023

You Can’t Just Admit Employees Get Harassed And Avoid A Lawsuit — See Also

Former Polsinelli Partner Launches $20M Sexual Harassment Lawsuit: "We told you so!" isn't a defense to sexua…

byJAMES BROWN •September 21, 2023

Football Accident Becomes Contract Showdown

This is why you don't mess with Eagles fans. E A G L E S, EAGLES! The post Football Accident Becomes Contract Showdown …

byJAMES BROWN •September 21, 2023

‘Reverend’ of White Supremacy Pleads Guilty to Obstruction In Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Case

Hardy Lloyd, a self-identified “reverend” of white supremacy who called Pittsburgh synagogue shooter a “lone wolf hero” for …

byJAMES BROWN •September 20, 2023

Florida Preacher Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Children On Mission Trips

A former preacher from Milton, Florida, Jason Robert Moore, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison on federal child sex ab…

byJAMES BROWN •September 20, 2023

Bluebooking And Blackface — See Also

And The Award Is... Racism!: Memphis School of Law has some explaining to do . Two Biglaw Firms Hire Help For Diversity Su…

byJAMES BROWN •September 20, 2023

Blackstone’s Been Providing Commentary For A Long Time

It's been a while. The post Blackstone’s Been Providing Commentary For A Long Time appeared first on Above the Law . …

byJAMES BROWN •September 20, 2023

How Much Do Solos And Small Firm Lawyers Make?

Take our anonymous survey and we’ll share the results in an upcoming report. The post How Much Do Solos And Small Firm Lawy…

byJAMES BROWN •September 20, 2023

Law Review Creates Blackface Trophy For Bluebooking And It’s As Awful As It Sounds

How did it take over a week for anyone to notice how wildly inappropriate this was? The post Law Review Creates Blackface T…

byJAMES BROWN •September 19, 2023

It’s Time For A #MeToo Movement In The Judiciary

It’s on all of us in the legal profession to be part of the solution. The post It’s Time For A #MeToo Movement In The Judic…

byJAMES BROWN •September 19, 2023

Morning Docket: 09.19.23

* Rudy Giuliani sued by attorney over $1.36 million in legal fees. That's about 4200 Cameos for the guy. [ NBC ] * Wei…

byJAMES BROWN •September 19, 2023

Not Really Sure How Mississippi’s Public Defender Program Has Worked The Last Two Decades

It's like the biggest rule breaker is the government or something. The post Not Really Sure How Mississippi’s Public De…

byJAMES BROWN •September 19, 2023

Pauline Newman Speaks At Vaccine Law Conference

The disciplinary committee's assessment does't seem to be aging well. The post Pauline Newman Speaks At Vaccine Law…

byJAMES BROWN •September 18, 2023

From Books To Bytes: A Legal Research Showdown In The Age Of AI

Custom generative AI tools can enhance your legal research capabilities. The post From Books To Bytes: A Legal Research Sho…

byJAMES BROWN •September 18, 2023

A&O Shearman Moves Closer To Reality As Partnership Vote Approaches

The vote is expected to begin next week. The post A&O Shearman Moves Closer To Reality As Partnership Vote Approaches …

byJAMES BROWN •September 18, 2023

Why Doesn’t Anyone Want To Teach Law Any More?

A bunch of factors are at play. Here are some suspicions, which are worth what you paid for them. The post Why Doesn’t Anyo…

byJAMES BROWN •September 18, 2023

Civil Rights Groups File Complaint Against Florida For Medicaid Redeterminations Process

More than a dozen civil rights organizations alleged in a new complaint that Florida uses administrative practices that are …

byJAMES BROWN •September 18, 2023

Morning Docket: 09.18.23

* Texas AG Ken Paxton acquitted in his impeachment trial, which as a reminder was brought by the Republicans in the Texas H…

byJAMES BROWN •September 18, 2023

This Is Why You Don’t Take Law Advice From Twitter — See Also

Mind Your 1s And 2s: 22% of people think the 1st Amendment protects guns . Who’s Afraid Of Diversity?: Biglaw is shaking …

byJAMES BROWN •September 16, 2023

The Supreme Court’s Sweet Tooth

Who doesn't like fro-yo? The post The Supreme Court’s Sweet Tooth appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the …

byJAMES BROWN •September 16, 2023

Meet The CTO Of haistack.ai And Creator Of Haistack – Law Firm: A Q&A With Michael Heise [Sponsored]

Michael Heise, the pioneering mind behind haistack.ai, collaborates with Lateral Link to introduce ‘Haistack - Law Firm,’ a …

byJAMES BROWN •September 15, 2023

Biglaw’s Exploding Offers Are Adding Unnecessary Stress To Law Students’ Lives

Maybe precruiting isn't all that it's cracked up to be. The post Biglaw’s Exploding Offers Are Adding Unnecessary S…

byJAMES BROWN •September 15, 2023

This Is Absolutely What You Need To Start Calling The Lawyer In Your Life

You won’t be able to unhear it. The post This Is Absolutely What You Need To Start Calling The Lawyer In Your Life appeare…

byJAMES BROWN •September 15, 2023

Two Pieces To The Puzzle: Long Conference Petitions And Granted Cases For OT 2023

We are beginning to see a picture of what this coming term at the Court will look like. The post Two Pieces To The Puzzle: …

byJAMES BROWN •September 15, 2023

Morning Docket: 09.15.23

* Hunter Biden indicted on gun charge. You are not prepared for the sneering glee Justice Alito will put into his opinion us…

byJAMES BROWN •September 15, 2023

Guess Who’s Coming To The Classroom — See Also

Penn Law's Racist Prof Invites White Supremacist To Speak: Amy Wax is nothing if not consistent . Public Defenders Are…

byJAMES BROWN •September 15, 2023

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Thanks so much! The post We Really Appreciate Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the Law http…

byJAMES BROWN •September 15, 2023

DISCO Cofounder Kiwi Camara Steps Down As CEO; Board Member Scott Hill Is Named Interim Leader

The company said that Camara plans to make himself available to assist Hill during the transition. The post DISCO Cofounder…

byJAMES BROWN •September 14, 2023

10 Ways To Invest In Yourself As In-House Counsel

You may not have stuck to that gym resolution or ever gotten around to decluttering your home, but you can still accomplish …

byJAMES BROWN •September 14, 2023

Even Trump’s Own Lawyers Know This Argument Is A Loser

Not a serious legal maneuver. The post Even Trump’s Own Lawyers Know This Argument Is A Loser appeared first on Above the …

byJAMES BROWN •September 14, 2023

Firms Fined For Not Having Correct Targeting Policies In Place When Making Up Performance Numbers

The word ‘hypothetical’ does a lot of heavy lifting, but not, apparently, as much as a piece of internal paper no one in mar…

byJAMES BROWN •September 14, 2023

Morning Docket: 09.14.23

* This may come as a shock, but new study suggests the public defender system is overburdened. Who could have known other th…

byJAMES BROWN •September 14, 2023

Biglaw Firm Offers Racy, Expensive Summer Event Before No-Offering Summers Anyway

In our latest chat, we discuss Biglaw strip club outings, Jeff Clark taking time away from his indictment to be an idiot onl…

byJAMES BROWN •September 13, 2023

How 4 Mental Health Firms Want The DEA To Handle Virtual Prescribing Of Controlled Substances

Talkiatry, Array Behavioral Care, Iris Telehealth, and Quartet Health sent a letter to the DEA asking for a special registra…

byJAMES BROWN •September 13, 2023

Subjects I Wish I Took In Law School

If I could do it all over again ... The post Subjects I Wish I Took In Law School appeared first on Above the Law . fro…

byJAMES BROWN •September 13, 2023

InterAction+ Brings Power Of CRM Software To Law Firms Of All Sizes [Sponsored]

The only legal CRM with exclusive content from LexisNexis®. The post InterAction+ Brings Power Of CRM Software To Law Firms…

byJAMES BROWN •September 13, 2023

The IRS Will Use Artificial Intelligence To Help Pick Which Large Law Firms To Audit

The IRS has not elaborated, but the vague language could be intentional in order to put many others on notice. The post The…

byJAMES BROWN •September 13, 2023

Jared Kushner’s Dad, A Convicted Felon Who Trump Pardoned, Donates A Million To Trump PAC

To anyone who is not a legal gymnast or a fervent partisan, giving a million bucks to the super PAC of the person who pardon…

byJAMES BROWN •September 13, 2023

Affirmative Action Bad, Discriminatory Action A-OK

No points for guessing who appointed the judge who barred the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from protection non-white…

byJAMES BROWN •September 13, 2023

Morning Docket: 09.13.23

* Sam Bankman-Fried denied pre-trial release after arguing that his alleged witness tampering, not unlike the value of crypt…

byJAMES BROWN •September 13, 2023

Update On The New Bar Exam: The Class Of 2026 Is In Luck

Out with the old, in with the new! Eventually. The post Update On The New Bar Exam: The Class Of 2026 Is In Luck appeared …

byJAMES BROWN •September 12, 2023

Navigating Legal Budgeting In Uncertain Times: Insights For 2024 [Sponsored]

2024 Budget Season Has Started: Are you prepared? Join us on September 26th to get insights and more! The post Navigating L…

byJAMES BROWN •September 12, 2023

Having A Seat At The Table Is Not Enough

It is all about what a general counsel can do while occupying that seat. The post Having A Seat At The Table Is Not Enough …

byJAMES BROWN •September 12, 2023

FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines To Address Now Circulating Variants

The FDA said the updated messenger RNA vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna will protect against the omicron subvariant…

byJAMES BROWN •September 12, 2023

Morning Docket: 09.12.23

* Trump moves to get Judge Chutkan kicked off his case because at a sentencing for a low-level January 6er, she said that th…

byJAMES BROWN •September 12, 2023

Overture Law Offers Small Firm Lawyers A Unique Way To Capture Revenue They’re Currently Turning Away

Overture appears to be the first lawyer-to-lawyer referral platform to place its focus on enabling the ethical sharing of re…

byJAMES BROWN •September 11, 2023

Mike Lindell Goes Absolutely Bonkers Over ‘Lumpy Pillows’ In Video Deposition

Let's all watch a man have a full on meltdown over lumpy pillows. The post Mike Lindell Goes Absolutely Bonkers Over ‘L…

byJAMES BROWN •September 11, 2023

Attorney For Trump Defendant Admits Just How Little He Knows

That's... one courtroom strategy. The post Attorney For Trump Defendant Admits Just How Little He Knows appeared first…

byJAMES BROWN •September 11, 2023

Perhaps Comedians Could Provide Viral Moments For Politicians In Debates?

Most moments that go viral these days are nasty ones. We don't need our national discourse to become nastier than it alr…

byJAMES BROWN •September 11, 2023

HHS Issues Proposal Bolstering Nondiscrimination Protections For People With Disabilities

With its new proposal, HHS is amending the regulations to be clearer in their language, as well as more aligned with the Ame…

byJAMES BROWN •September 11, 2023

Morning Docket: 09.11.23

* Harvard Law School grads don't end up in the Boston market. Here's another shocker: Yale grads don't practice …

byJAMES BROWN •September 11, 2023

New York Cannabis Store Rollout for Formerly Convicted Business Owners Could Be in Jeopardy

New York’s program placing the first 150 retail cannabis dispensary licenses into the hands of entrepreneurs with past marij…

byJAMES BROWN •September 09, 2023

Alito Refuses To Recuse As Kavanaugh Hopes Things Will Get Better — See Also

What's A Few Interviews Between Impartial Justices?: Alito won't recuse despite an attorney's clear ties with h…

byJAMES BROWN •September 09, 2023

The Best Law Review Of Them All

A very prestigious law review indeed. The post The Best Law Review Of Them All appeared first on Above the Law . from A…

byJAMES BROWN •September 09, 2023

Litigation Matters Are Often More Stressful Than Transactional Ones

Litigation, how do you stress me? Let me count the ways ... The post Litigation Matters Are Often More Stressful Than Trans…

byJAMES BROWN •September 08, 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 •September 08, 2023

South Dakota Looks Like It Might Be The Next State Asked To Explain Its Stupid Vanity Plate Laws To A Federal Court

From the wow-no-HLDMYBR-allowed-in-a-state-with-this-many-DUIs dept The post South Dakota Looks Like It Might Be The Next S…

byJAMES BROWN •September 08, 2023

Morning Docket: 09.08.23

* Alabama's open defiance of the Supreme Court's election law ruling sets up a potential return trip to DC, with Re…

byJAMES BROWN •September 08, 2023