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Trump Appeals Dismissal Of RICO Trollsuit Against Hillary Clinton On Grounds Of MEAN JUDGE

You can't make chicken salad out of chicken shit. But you can spend 117 pages trying. And they did! The post Trump Appe…

byJAMES BROWN •February 29, 2024

Students Should DEFINITELY Turn Down Better Schools To Attend ASSLaw… Be Our Guest!

There are good reasons to turn down top law schools... this is a remarkably bad one. The post Students Should DEFINITELY Tu…

byJAMES BROWN •February 29, 2024

Was That Sarcasm Or Sexism? — See Also

Law Professor Confused Over Female Leadership Gets Caught On LinkedIn: An "/s" really could have cleared all of t…

byJAMES BROWN •February 28, 2024

Think Learning Con Law Is Hard? Try Teaching It!

You aren't the only one crying about what's going to be on the test. The post Think Learning Con Law Is Hard? Try T…

byJAMES BROWN •February 28, 2024

Judge Knows A Lot About Murder… A Murder Trial That Is

The judge was behind a classic legal thriller. The post Judge Knows A Lot About Murder… A Murder Trial That Is appeared fi…

byJAMES BROWN •February 27, 2024

Tish James Is Absolutely Keeping Score

And with every day that passes, the number just gets bigger and bigger. The post Tish James Is Absolutely Keeping Score ap…

byJAMES BROWN •February 27, 2024

Building Trust In Legal Software: Transparency And User Education

Transparency is not about turning every lawyer into a software engineer but about providing enough insight to foster confide…

byJAMES BROWN •February 26, 2024

Husband Who Violated Wife’s Confidence, Ruined Her Life Really Hoped She Wouldn’t Do The Same To Him

This hope proved as forlorn as his final, pathetic letter to her. The post Husband Who Violated Wife’s Confidence, Ruined H…

byJAMES BROWN •February 26, 2024

Morning Docket: 02.26.24

* An early look at Am Law 200 financials. Spoiler: things look really good for most firms making you really wonder about the…

byJAMES BROWN •February 26, 2024

Create a Great Logo: Essential Design Tips for Attorneys

Simplicity is key The post Create a Great Logo: Essential Design Tips for Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law . f…

byJAMES BROWN •February 24, 2024

Texas School Walks Right Through Giant CROWN Act Loophole

You had one job. The post Texas School Walks Right Through Giant CROWN Act Loophole appeared first on Above the Law . f…

byJAMES BROWN •February 24, 2024

Thanks So Much To Our Advertisers

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

byJAMES BROWN •February 23, 2024

What It Takes To Argue Before The Supreme Court

Going all the way back to the beginning. The post What It Takes To Argue Before The Supreme Court appeared first on Above …

byJAMES BROWN •February 23, 2024

Firm Submits Fee Request Based On ChatGPT Search… Judge Is Less Than Impressed

'Utterly and unusually unpersuasive,' he wrote. The post Firm Submits Fee Request Based On ChatGPT Search… Judge Is…

byJAMES BROWN •February 23, 2024

Move Over Joe Rogan, The Lawyers Are Here

Let's hear it for #1! The post Move Over Joe Rogan, The Lawyers Are Here appeared first on Above the Law . from Abo…

byJAMES BROWN •February 22, 2024

Material Non-Public Information About One Company Is Material Non-Public Information About All Companies

At least, all publicly-traded companies in the same sector, according to the SEC. The post Material Non-Public Information …

byJAMES BROWN •February 22, 2024

Peter Navarro Is REALLY Trying To Get Himself Thrown In Email Jail

Remember when Republicans pretended to care about that shit? The post Peter Navarro Is REALLY Trying To Get Himself Thrown …

byJAMES BROWN •February 21, 2024

Judge With An Itchy Trigger Finger Arrested For Shooting Ex In The Head

This isn't the first time the judge has appeared in the pages of Above the Law. The post Judge With An Itchy Trigger Fi…

byJAMES BROWN •February 21, 2024

Your Year Ahead: 2024 SEC Filing Deadlines Calendar [Sponsored]

Stay on top of public company filings. This calendar covers deadlines for each form and filer type, noting holiday closures.…

byJAMES BROWN •February 20, 2024

The Garden Fence Dilemma: A Lesson In AI, Privacy, And Confidentiality In Legal Governance

It's a balancing act between privacy and the benefits of AI. The post The Garden Fence Dilemma: A Lesson In AI, Privacy…

byJAMES BROWN •February 20, 2024

Telehealth Advocates: HHS Has Done Its Bit On Expanding OUD Treatment; DEA Needs To Step Up

HHS recently released a final rule that allows practitioners in Opioid Treatment Programs to start patients on methadone or …

byJAMES BROWN •February 20, 2024

Morning Docket: 02.20.24

* Today, the Supreme Court will indulge the argument that the statute of limitations on challenging a regulation doesn’t app…

byJAMES BROWN •February 20, 2024

Trump Verdict Is In: Leave The Money, Take The Boys

Tiffany, it's your time to shine! The post Trump Verdict Is In: Leave The Money, Take The Boys appeared first on Above…

byJAMES BROWN •February 17, 2024

Vote Fraud Hype Group ‘True The Vote’ Admits In Court Filings It Has ZERO Proof

We go now to Atlanta ... The post Vote Fraud Hype Group ‘True The Vote’ Admits In Court Filings It Has ZERO Proof appeared…

byJAMES BROWN •February 16, 2024

Startup Alley Competition Proves It Continues To Be All About AI

ABA TECHSHOW is off to a rousing start. The post Startup Alley Competition Proves It Continues To Be All About AI appeared…

byJAMES BROWN •February 16, 2024

Taking Up The Mantle Of Supreme Court Chatterbox

Diving into oral argument data. The post Taking Up The Mantle Of Supreme Court Chatterbox appeared first on Above the Law …

byJAMES BROWN •February 15, 2024

The Next Big Hair Accessory Trend Is Using Anything *But* A Hair Accessory

According to the New York runways, we'll be putting all sorts of unexpected objects in our hair next fall. The post The…

byJAMES BROWN •February 15, 2024

Inside Biglaw Firm’s Sky-High Revenue Jump

Yeah, they did pretty well last year. The post Inside Biglaw Firm’s Sky-High Revenue Jump appeared first on Above the Law …

byJAMES BROWN •February 14, 2024

In A Strange Twist, Musk Wants To Shut Up This Time

What an odd change of heart. The post In A Strange Twist, Musk Wants To Shut Up This Time appeared first on Above the Law …

byJAMES BROWN •February 14, 2024

Why One Google Cloud Exec Thinks HHS’ New Cybersecurity Guidelines Are A Step In The Right Direction

HHS recently published guidance outlining voluntary cybersecurity performance goals for the healthcare sector. Taylor Lehman…

byJAMES BROWN •February 14, 2024

Learning From My Running Club: The Role Of Innovation Champions In Legal AI Adoption

In the legal world, as in my running club, the presence of dedicated champions can significantly influence the adoption of n…

byJAMES BROWN •February 14, 2024

Journey Through The World Of Antiques: A Reflection On Surveying Legal Tech Landscape

Navigating the world of antiques can be overwhelming initially, much like exploring the complex legal tech landscape. The p…

byJAMES BROWN •February 13, 2024

Things Are Looking Up Financially For Biglaw In 2024

Money, money, money! Biglaw may be seeing loads of green in 2024. The post Things Are Looking Up Financially For Biglaw In …

byJAMES BROWN •February 13, 2024

It’s A Counter-Cyclical World And Law Firms Are All Just Living In It

The slow and steady practice groups have kept law firms on track. The post It’s A Counter-Cyclical World And Law Firms Are …

byJAMES BROWN •February 12, 2024

Alina, Would You Rather Be Smart Or Pretty?

Smart people know a fool when they hear one. The post Alina, Would You Rather Be Smart Or Pretty? appeared first on Above …

byJAMES BROWN •February 12, 2024

Why Experts Saw Cano Health’s Bankruptcy Coming From A Mile Away

Cano Health filed for bankruptcy last week — about three years after going public $4.4 billion SPAC merger. The industry rea…

byJAMES BROWN •February 12, 2024

Morning Docket: 02.12.24

* Aileen Cannon meets privately with Trump lawyers so they can tell her what to do. [ Newsweek ] * Judge says he thought la…

byJAMES BROWN •February 12, 2024

The Special Counsel Isn’t Saying Judge Cannon Is A Moron. But …

Come on, Aileen. Seriously. The post The Special Counsel Isn’t Saying Judge Cannon Is A Moron. But … appeared first on Abo…

byJAMES BROWN •February 10, 2024

One Of These Defendants Is Not Like The Others, One Of These Defendants Doesn’t Belong!

... and the Magician! The post One Of These Defendants Is Not Like The Others, One Of These Defendants Doesn’t Belong! app…

byJAMES BROWN •February 10, 2024

John Roberts SHOCKED By Prospect Of Presidential Elections Decided By ‘Handful Of States’

The Chief Justice accidentally admits the fragility of the rule of law in 2024. The post John Roberts SHOCKED By Prospect O…

byJAMES BROWN •February 09, 2024

Mean Guys

Will the clueless will ever understand that a conference is not a sex-themed Disneyland ticket? The post Mean Guys appeare…

byJAMES BROWN •February 09, 2024

Last Year Was A Good Year For Biglaw Revenue

2023 was a good year overall for the legal industry. The post Last Year Was A Good Year For Biglaw Revenue appeared first …

byJAMES BROWN •February 08, 2024

Actress Gina Carano Gets New Role As Musk Sock Puppet In Disney Labor Suit

Good to see her getting work. The post Actress Gina Carano Gets New Role As Musk Sock Puppet In Disney Labor Suit appeared…

byJAMES BROWN •February 08, 2024

Why *Do* Associates Stay?

It's actually not terribly surprising. The post Why *Do* Associates Stay? appeared first on Above the Law . from Ab…

byJAMES BROWN •February 07, 2024

JD Vance: Elect Trump So He Can Defy The Supreme Court He Appointed

The long LARP. The post JD Vance: Elect Trump So He Can Defy The Supreme Court He Appointed appeared first on Above the La…

byJAMES BROWN •February 07, 2024

Morning Docket: 02.06.24

* California can continue to enforce its ammunition background check law while the Ninth Circuit ponders constitutionality o…

byJAMES BROWN •February 06, 2024

Delay Is A Win For Trump — See Also

Where Is The Decision?: Even Neal Katyal is freaking out . Cost Shouldn't Preclude Excellence: Harvard Law will cover…

byJAMES BROWN •February 06, 2024

Sexual Harassment Allegations Pile Up At Annual Legal Tech Conference

Awful stories of sexual harassment have emerged from Legalweek. The post Sexual Harassment Allegations Pile Up At Annual Le…

byJAMES BROWN •February 06, 2024

How The American Arbitration Association Embraced Generative AI, With CEO Bridget McCormack And CIO Diana Didia

They recently launched the AAAi Lab, a website supporting AAA users, arbitrators, in-house counsel and law firms with policy…

byJAMES BROWN •February 05, 2024

Finance Layoffs Watch ’24-‘25: Deutsche Bank

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye. The post Finance Layoffs Watch ’24-‘25: Deutsche Bank appeared first on Above…

byJAMES BROWN •February 05, 2024

Morning Docket: 02.05.24

* The secret to beating Elon Musk in $55 billion pay package case? Letting the jury hear Musk's side of it. [ Wall Stree…

byJAMES BROWN •February 05, 2024

It’s Always Groundhog Day When It Comes To Depositions

Notes to my (legal) self. The post It’s Always Groundhog Day When It Comes To Depositions appeared first on Above the Law …

byJAMES BROWN •February 03, 2024

Cigna MA Sale To HCSC Could Still Clear Way For Humana Acquisition, Expert Says

Despite Cigna and Humana ditching their pursuits to combine in December, one industry expert believes there's still a ch…

byJAMES BROWN •February 03, 2024

The Reputation Of Lawyers Is In Decline

Not many Americans thinks lawyers are ethical. The post The Reputation Of Lawyers Is In Decline appeared first on Above th…

byJAMES BROWN •February 02, 2024

How AI Can Help You Find More Time To Think

An efficiency expert shares the tools he's using in his own practice on the Non-Eventcast podcast. The post How AI Can …

byJAMES BROWN •February 02, 2024

Morning Docket: 02.01.24

* Bar exam passes on ExamSoft. [ Reuters ] * Trump judge dismisses Disney lawsuit against DeSantis explaining that Disney l…

byJAMES BROWN •February 01, 2024

Trump Must Enjoy Losing In Court — See Also

Looks Like Trump Isn't Firing Habba!: Easy work for the other side . Even Supreme Court Justices Are Stressed Out Over…

byJAMES BROWN •February 01, 2024

Trump Donors Are Just Subsidizing The Lawyers

This is what happens when you're facing four criminal indictments and a bevy of civil legal woes. The post Trump Donors…

byJAMES BROWN •February 01, 2024

Boeing Defense Business Narrows Losses As Company Battles MAX Crisis

The aerospace giant chose to forego overall financial guidance for 2024 as it struggles with safety concerns in its commerci…

byJAMES BROWN •February 01, 2024