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How Are Healthcare AI Developers Responding To WHO’s New Guidance On LLMs?

This month, the World Health Organization released new guidelines on the ethics and governance of LLMs in healthcare. Reacti…

byJAMES BROWN •January 31, 2024

Alina Habba Panics After Opposing Counsel Reminds Her What Happens To People Who Play Stupid Games

One day, Alina Habba will quit doing crazy shit and taking up pixels on this website. But that day is not today! The post A…

byJAMES BROWN •January 31, 2024

The Garden Renovation: A Personal Tale Of Optimizing Legal Team Operations

The journey of optimizing legal operations with AI, much like renovating a garden, is an ongoing process of growth, learning…

byJAMES BROWN •January 30, 2024

ILTA Announces A New Two-Day Conference In April, ILTA EVOLVE, Focused On Gen AI And Cybersecurity

It appears that ILTA EVOLVE is the successor to a previous ILTA conference, the LegalSEC Summit, which will no longer be hel…

byJAMES BROWN •January 30, 2024

This Is How Am Law 100 Law Firms Are Using Generative AI

Some Biglaw firms want to stay far away from generative AI, but others are using it to their advantage. The post This Is Ho…

byJAMES BROWN •January 30, 2024

Saturday Night Live Debuts Elie Mystal Parody

Our former editor joins a long line of SNL characters. The post Saturday Night Live Debuts Elie Mystal Parody appeared fir…

byJAMES BROWN •January 29, 2024

Marianne Lake’s Destiny Might Not Be

The usurper Jen Piepszak moves closer to Jamie Dimon’s throne. The post Marianne Lake’s Destiny Might Not Be appeared firs…

byJAMES BROWN •January 29, 2024

Morning Docket: 01.29.24

* American Lawyer asked top firms how they're using AI in their practices. The answers are mostly mundane except for one…

byJAMES BROWN •January 29, 2024

Lawyer Life Is No Picnic

Notes to my (legal) self. The post Lawyer Life Is No Picnic appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the Law https:…

byJAMES BROWN •January 27, 2024

Money Isn’t Free

At least it isn’t anymore. The post Money Isn’t Free appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the Law https://ift.t…

byJAMES BROWN •January 27, 2024

How To Be A Good Legal Content Marketing Client

Elevating your exposure through legal content marketing requires teamwork.  The post How To Be A Good Legal Content Marketi…

byJAMES BROWN •January 26, 2024

AI, MJP, And UPL: Alphabet Soup For Lawyers?

Block billing used to be the teeth grinder. Now, it's AI. The post AI, MJP, And UPL: Alphabet Soup For Lawyers? appear…

byJAMES BROWN •January 26, 2024

Clerk Takes Raise Into His Own Hands By Allegedly Robbing His Judge

Was making an Etsy account for some side cash too much trouble? The post Clerk Takes Raise Into His Own Hands By Allegedly …

byJAMES BROWN •January 25, 2024

Trump Will Testify Tomorrow. Unless He Doesn’t.

Not that he'd ever go back on his word! The post Trump Will Testify Tomorrow. Unless He Doesn’t. appeared first on Abo…

byJAMES BROWN •January 25, 2024

Nomura Could Be Better At Counterparty Risk Management

You might think, in retrospect, it was unwise to finance a deal that involved $100 million in allegedly stolen money, but th…

byJAMES BROWN •January 24, 2024

All The Copyrights AI Can Fit

Despite OpenAI’s legal positioning and steps to act responsibly when it comes to copyright issues in this new and uncertain …

byJAMES BROWN •January 24, 2024

No, Joe Biden Is Not Asking Democrats To Skip The Primary

Yeah, this seems very fake. The post No, Joe Biden Is Not Asking Democrats To Skip The Primary appeared first on Above the…

byJAMES BROWN •January 23, 2024

Prominent Defense Attorney’s Office Raided By The FBI

It's part of a larger public corruption investigation. The post Prominent Defense Attorney’s Office Raided By The FBI …

byJAMES BROWN •January 23, 2024

LexisNexis Partners With Global Investigative Journalism Group To Support Rule Of Law [Sponsored]

The LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation partners with the Global Investigative Journalism Network to empower journalists world…

byJAMES BROWN •January 22, 2024

Can Trump’s Antics In The E. Jean Carroll Trial Be A Good Idea?

Is it possible that Trump can get away with his shenanigans? (Legally speaking, of course.) The post Can Trump’s Antics In …

byJAMES BROWN •January 22, 2024

Morning Docket: 01.22.24

* Lawyer disciplined for stealing ambulance and driving it 60 miles, which is objectively cooler than commingling client fun…

byJAMES BROWN •January 22, 2024

Who Needs Lunch When You’ve Got Meetings?

Notes to my (legal) self. The post Who Needs Lunch When You’ve Got Meetings? appeared first on Above the Law . from Abo…

byJAMES BROWN •January 20, 2024

When Is The Best Time To Apply To Law School?

AccessLex has the details on when the best time to apply to law school really is. The post When Is The Best Time To Apply T…

byJAMES BROWN •January 20, 2024

Thanks A Lot To Our Terrific Advertisers

We think they’re the greatest. The post Thanks A Lot To Our Terrific Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law . from…

byJAMES BROWN •January 19, 2024

Judge Chutkan Declines To Sanction Special Counsel For Aggravated Filing Stuff

For lawyers who claim to be groaning under the weight of discovery, these guys sure do find time to file a lot of BS motions…

byJAMES BROWN •January 19, 2024

A Lawyer Goes To CES2024: The Wrap-Up And 10 Takeaways

Was it worth the trip? The post A Lawyer Goes To CES2024: The Wrap-Up And 10 Takeaways appeared first on Above the Law . …

byJAMES BROWN •January 18, 2024

DOJ Stops Airlines From Merging And Costing Us Even More

Doesn't matter as much when all of your flights are reimbursed by the firm, but it is still a win. The post DOJ Stops A…

byJAMES BROWN •January 17, 2024

On LawNext: An Inside Look At Driving Innovation Within A Major Law Firm And A Major Legal Department

What are the nuances of driving innovation within a law firm or legal department? Here’s an inside perspective on that quest…

byJAMES BROWN •January 17, 2024

Biglaw Firms Are Loading Up Their C-Suites With New Talent

Biglaw firms want to start the year off on the right financial footing, and they're bringing in the big guns to do it. …

byJAMES BROWN •January 17, 2024

Beware CES’s Gallery Of Flops: Some Lessons For Legal Tech

No one wants to be in the Gallery of Flops. The post Beware CES’s Gallery Of Flops: Some Lessons For Legal Tech appeared f…

byJAMES BROWN •January 17, 2024

Are You Ready To See A Winning Demand? [Sponsored]

Read on to learn how you may *never* have to draft a demand again. The post Are You Ready To See A Winning Demand? appeare…

byJAMES BROWN •January 16, 2024

Advice For Law Clerks — From Someone Who Actually Understands Law Clerks

If you’re a law clerk and your judge is mistreating you -- or you’ve been terminated or retaliated against -- here’s some ad…

byJAMES BROWN •January 16, 2024

9 Hot Takes From JPM24

I didn’t make it to this year’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, so I reached out to leaders from across …

byJAMES BROWN •January 16, 2024

Morning Docket: 01.16.24

* Firms offering black box partner comp really hope senior lawyers aren't competitive high-achievers who might care abou…

byJAMES BROWN •January 16, 2024

Trump Isn’t Victim Blaming, He’s Just Committing To The Bit! — See Also

Trump's Lawyers Want To Spin Carroll's Case As Good PR For Her: Really a shameless bunch . George Conway Has A Pre…

byJAMES BROWN •January 13, 2024

Revolutionizing Law Firm Strategies With AI And SEO

Explore how AI and SEO are transforming law firm strategies, from automated keyword research to predictive SEO and voice rec…

byJAMES BROWN •January 13, 2024

Morning Docket: 01.12.24

* Elon’s admitted drug use combined with rumors that he showed up to a company meeting on drugs have raised insurance issue…

byJAMES BROWN •January 12, 2024

The Real Value Of A Supreme Court Justice

A unique honor. The post The Real Value Of A Supreme Court Justice appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the Law…

byJAMES BROWN •January 12, 2024

Trump Failed To Deliver On Promised Economic Growth Higher Than 3% So Biden Did It For Him

When Trump is losing by his own standard, it's worth pointing out. The post Trump Failed To Deliver On Promised Economi…

byJAMES BROWN •January 11, 2024

Trump’s Effort To Pack The Supreme Court Hasn’t Panned Out Quite The Way He Hoped It Would

That's not a lot of winning. The post Trump’s Effort To Pack The Supreme Court Hasn’t Panned Out Quite The Way He Hoped…

byJAMES BROWN •January 11, 2024

Across Biglaw Firms, The Future Really Is Female

Goodbye white shoe, hello white heel? The post Across Biglaw Firms, The Future Really Is Female appeared first on Above th…

byJAMES BROWN •January 11, 2024

Law Firms Should Remember To Back Up Data

It's a nightmare waiting to happen. To you. At any time. Day or night. The post Law Firms Should Remember To Back Up Da…

byJAMES BROWN •January 10, 2024

Morning Docket: 01.10.24

* Here we go again. Rates increase, clients say they're going to give the work to more cost effective firms, this lasts …

byJAMES BROWN •January 10, 2024

Judge Jumping Defendant Looks Like He Enjoys Verdicts With A Nice Chianti — See Also

Judge Brings Defendant Back Looking Like A Supervillain: Seriously? All you needed were weighted boots ! Is Your Money You…

byJAMES BROWN •January 10, 2024

Suspended Partner Should Have Taken It Easy — See Also

Partner Got Caught Underreporting Money From His Side Gig: A suspended license should give some time to relax . A Martyr W…

byJAMES BROWN •January 09, 2024

Judge Takes Time Out Of Saturday Night Plans To Call Trump A Rapist. Again.

Trump's lawyers are so tired of winning. The post Judge Takes Time Out Of Saturday Night Plans To Call Trump A Rapist. …

byJAMES BROWN •January 09, 2024

AI Goes To Law School [Sponsored]

Law schools must adapt to AI's arrival by incorporating it into curriculum and environment, embracing its power as use g…

byJAMES BROWN •January 08, 2024

Beyond The Hype: Mastering The Art Of Legal Tech Demos Inspired By Google’s Gemini

A product demo in the legal tech world is more than a presentation; it’s a narrative that weaves together technology, user n…

byJAMES BROWN •January 08, 2024

19 Senators Urge HHS To Drop Appeal That Would Jeopardize Americans’ Access To Life-Saving Drugs

A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to HHS asking it to rethink its appeal of a recent federal district court decis…

byJAMES BROWN •January 08, 2024

Morning Docket: 01.08.24

* Judges in England and Wales can use AI in their opinions. Does the computer have to wear a silly wig, too? [ ABC ] * Full…

byJAMES BROWN •January 08, 2024

Digital Transformation Budgets

Notes to my (legal) self. The post Digital Transformation Budgets appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the Law …

byJAMES BROWN •January 06, 2024

Both Have Done Wrong, Expert Says On UHC/Mount Sinai Contract Dispute

Mount Sinai is out of network for UnitedHealthcare's employer-sponsored and individual plans as of January 1 due to a pa…

byJAMES BROWN •January 06, 2024

It Was A Rough Year For M&A, But This Biglaw Firm Came Out On Top

Someone had a good year in M&A. The post It Was A Rough Year For M&A, But This Biglaw Firm Came Out On Top appeare…

byJAMES BROWN •January 05, 2024

Continuing Tom Girardi Saga Drags Itself Into Yet Another New Year

A tale slightly older than time ... The post Continuing Tom Girardi Saga Drags Itself Into Yet Another New Year appeared f…

byJAMES BROWN •January 05, 2024

Free Speech Absolutist Elon Musk Does A Great Impersonation Of An Authoritarian At SpaceX

Savior of the species over here can't take any constructive criticism. The post Free Speech Absolutist Elon Musk Does A…

byJAMES BROWN •January 05, 2024

Morning Docket: 01.04.24

* Unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents include references to Alan Dershowitz and social media is going wild even though we'…

byJAMES BROWN •January 04, 2024

‘Raw Dog’ By Jamie Loftus Is An Indulgent Romp Through Hot Doggery, Could Have Insulted America Less

The prose often snaps like a natural casing all-beef wiener. The post ‘Raw Dog’ By Jamie Loftus Is An Indulgent Romp Throug…

byJAMES BROWN •January 04, 2024

Morning Docket: 01.03.24

* Prosecutors add Qatar to the list of countries Bob Menendez allegedly took money from. Maybe he was just slowly trying to …

byJAMES BROWN •January 03, 2024

Chief Justice Roberts Really Doesn’t Like You People — See Also

The Year-End Report On The Federal Judiciary Is In: Guess what wasn't included . The Supreme Court Is A Laughing Matte…

byJAMES BROWN •January 03, 2024

The Incredible, Shrinking Ranks Of Biglaw Equity Partnership

It wasn't always like this. The post The Incredible, Shrinking Ranks Of Biglaw Equity Partnership appeared first on Ab…

byJAMES BROWN •January 03, 2024

ATL Holiday Card Contest: The Winner! (2023)

Congratulations to the worthy winner of our fifteenth annual law firm holiday contest! The post ATL Holiday Card Contest: T…

byJAMES BROWN •January 02, 2024

West Monroe’s 3 Healthcare Outlooks For 2024: AI, Cost Pressures, Dealmaking

There are three key trends for the healthcare industry to follow in 2024, including the rise of AI, increasing cost pressure…

byJAMES BROWN •January 02, 2024

Morning Docket: 01.02.24

* The answer to the question of whether the fake case citations tussle would be stupid or bad news for Michael Cohen has be…

byJAMES BROWN •January 02, 2024