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Business-Brained Bookshelf Backing Bungles Breyer’s Being Seen Around A Bunch Of Books — See Also

Simon & Schuster Shouldn't've Succumb To Such A Move : In short, no free advertisement makes Breyer look bad . …

byJAMES BROWN •March 30, 2024

Top-Performing Partners To Get Mega Bonuses At This Biglaw Firm

Paying partners is a priority. The post Top-Performing Partners To Get Mega Bonuses At This Biglaw Firm appeared first on …

byJAMES BROWN •March 30, 2024

Morning Docket: 03.29.24

* Rudy fights to keep his condo from creditors. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * Simpson Thacher tells lawyers to relax more. Also …

byJAMES BROWN •March 29, 2024

That’s A Whole Lotta Nonequity Partners

Partners -- of the nonequity variety -- are soaring at this firm. The post That’s A Whole Lotta Nonequity Partners appeare…

byJAMES BROWN •March 29, 2024

Morning Docket: 03.28.24

* Unnamed judge agrees to seek counseling for running "overly harsh" chambers. [ Reuters ] * SBF sentencing day. …

byJAMES BROWN •March 28, 2024

We Need To Kill The Zombie Comstock Act Before It Does Real Damage

Repealing a dormant law shouldn't be this hard. The post We Need To Kill The Zombie Comstock Act Before It Does Real Da…

byJAMES BROWN •March 28, 2024

SFFA v. Harvard Ruling Trickles Down To Courtroom Oral Argument Procedure

Not a big loss, but the trend isn't good. The post <em>SFFA v. Harvard</em> Ruling Trickles Down To Courtro…

byJAMES BROWN •March 27, 2024

Merck Drug For Heart And Lung Disorder Wins A First-In-Class FDA Approval

Merck drug Winrevair is the first in a new class of pulmonary arterial hypertension therapies that address a key signaling p…

byJAMES BROWN •March 27, 2024

Morning Docket: 03.27.24

* Judging by the human trafficking investigation, Sean Combs may actually be a Bad Boy. [ Fox News ] * Trump gets biblical …

byJAMES BROWN •March 27, 2024

Alina Habba Continues To Stand By Her Man — See Also

Alina Is Just Grasping At Straws For Trump : Not all publicity is good publicity . The Trump Asset Seizure Bracket Is Compl…

byJAMES BROWN •March 27, 2024

Morning Docket: 03.26.24

* Yale Law School has decided to build the best robot lawyers too. [ Yale News ] * Visa Mastercard need to up their limit. …

byJAMES BROWN •March 26, 2024

Even Kavanaugh Isn’t Buying That — See Also

Trump-Appointed Justice Isn't Buying Trump-Appointed Lawyer's Arguments: That's rough, buddy . And Here's …

byJAMES BROWN •March 26, 2024

‘Useful’ Or ‘Dangerous’: Pentagon ‘Maturity Model’ For Generative AI Coming In June

With AI hype outrunning reality, DoD AI chief Craig Martell told lawmakers his office is ‘building what we're calling a …

byJAMES BROWN •March 26, 2024

The Latest Supreme Court Disclosure Change Is Bullsh*t

The Court is basically spitting in our faces. The post The Latest Supreme Court Disclosure Change Is Bullsh*t appeared fir…

byJAMES BROWN •March 25, 2024

How Can Digital Health Startups Stand Out In Today’s Landscape?

During a recent panel, Flare Capital Partners' Michael Greeley and Mount Sinai's Robbie Freeman shared some attribut…

byJAMES BROWN •March 25, 2024

Morning Docket: 03.25.24

* Apparently realization rates are falling across Biglaw. Must be nice to have money to burn. [ American Lawyer ] * Can we …

byJAMES BROWN •March 25, 2024

Protecting You Against Singing Robots

No AI music stars in this state! The post Protecting You Against Singing Robots appeared first on Above the Law . from …

byJAMES BROWN •March 23, 2024

What Are The Challenges Facing The Pharmacy Industry Right Now?

The regulatory environment and workforce shortages are plaguing the pharmacy industry, one Walgreens exec shared at the Abar…

byJAMES BROWN •March 23, 2024

Sometimes Inaction Is Better Than Action In Legal Matters

Much as a fine wine needs to breathe to achieve maximum delight for the assembled oenophiles waiting to partake, some cases …

byJAMES BROWN •March 22, 2024

Warner Bros. Had To Have A Tasmanian Football Team Explain Where Its Taz Character Came From

From the in-the-details dept. The post Warner Bros. Had To Have A Tasmanian Football Team Explain Where Its Taz Character C…

byJAMES BROWN •March 22, 2024

Morning Docket: 03.22.24

* Tennessee passes first law protecting musicians from AI. Now Nashville doesn't have to compete with some robot going &…

byJAMES BROWN •March 22, 2024

Make Your Bets On Trump’s Next Big Loss! — See Also

Which Trump Property Will Be The Hardest For 45 To Say Goodbye To?: Nothing complements March Madness quite like schadenfre…

byJAMES BROWN •March 22, 2024

Finance Layoffs Watch: Brevan Howard

The hedge fund can lose 2% to 3% just as well without 10% of its traders. The post Finance Layoffs Watch: Brevan Howard ap…

byJAMES BROWN •March 21, 2024

Morning Docket: 03.21.24

* After all the cynical gamesplaying over the precise limits of when a stay becomes a stay, the Fifth Circuit dissolved the …

byJAMES BROWN •March 21, 2024

A Biglaw Firm’s Success Doesn’t Necessarily Negate Layoffs

This firm did well... but apparently not well enough to avoid cutting jobs. The post A Biglaw Firm’s Success Doesn’t Necess…

byJAMES BROWN •March 21, 2024

Intermountain Health CISO: The Industry Needs Better Transparency After Cyberattacks

After a healthcare cyberattack, the impacted organization often doesn't want to divulge a lot of information, Intermount…

byJAMES BROWN •March 20, 2024

Morning Docket: 03.20.24

* Trump claims meeting bond requirement would require selling off real estate at "fire sale prices." In other word…

byJAMES BROWN •March 20, 2024

Lawyers Bullish On Returning To The Office

Leases for office space are up! The post Lawyers Bullish On Returning To The Office appeared first on Above the Law . f…

byJAMES BROWN •March 20, 2024

Will Tish James Hit Trump Where It Really Hurts?

Trump is more attached to some properties over others. The post Will Tish James Hit Trump Where It Really Hurts? appeared …

byJAMES BROWN •March 19, 2024

Morning Docket: 03.19.24

* Dartmouth is refusing to negotiate with its newly unionized basketball team in most on-brand Ivy League move ever. [ Bloom…

byJAMES BROWN •March 19, 2024

Do You Want To Give Trump Half A Billion? — See Also

Neither Does Anyone Else!: Rough times for the former president . Is The Respect Period Over For RBG?: The Opperman Found…

byJAMES BROWN •March 19, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Legislation Tracker (2024) [Sponsored]

Stay in touch with legislative trends in artificial intelligence (AI) with this tracker, including state and federal legisla…

byJAMES BROWN •March 18, 2024

Should The DOJ Break Up UnitedHealth Group?

The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly recently launched an antitrust investigation of UnitedHealth Group, which begs…

byJAMES BROWN •March 18, 2024

Morning Docket: 03.18.24

* A Kirkland associate is Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen. [ Law360 ] * Meanwhile, Kirkland hauls in over …

byJAMES BROWN •March 18, 2024

Mike Lindell Is Back At SCOTUS For Another Ritual Pantsing

A normal person might be embarrassed by this. But not our Mike! The post Mike Lindell Is Back At SCOTUS For Another Ritual …

byJAMES BROWN •March 16, 2024

Louisiana Lawyers Give Reminder That ‘Zealous Advocacy’ Isn’t An Excuse To Be Rude

Sometimes understating would have gotten you a lot further. The post Louisiana Lawyers Give Reminder That ‘Zealous Advocacy…

byJAMES BROWN •March 16, 2024

How Law Department Pros Can Get The Resources They Need

Join us on March 21 for a CLE-eligible webinar titled 'Winning the Race for Resources: Building a Powerful Business Case…

byJAMES BROWN •March 16, 2024

Partner Parts Way With Firm — See Also

Anyone Out There Want To Manage Davis Wright Tremaine?: Pete Johnson is covering in the meantime . Kelly Clarkson's Le…

byJAMES BROWN •March 15, 2024

How Do Lawyers Celebrate Pi Day?

Notes to my (legal) self. The post How Do Lawyers Celebrate Pi Day? appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the La…

byJAMES BROWN •March 15, 2024

Morning Docket: 03.14.24

* That guy who used his Biglaw girlfriend's work papers to make an insider trade sentenced to 15 months. [ Law360 ] * …

byJAMES BROWN •March 14, 2024

If You Needed A Sign Biden Was Delusional, Look No Further

Bold lie, even for a politician. The post If You Needed A Sign Biden Was Delusional, Look No Further appeared first on Abo…

byJAMES BROWN •March 14, 2024

Morning Docket: 03.13.24

* "The fate of billable hours is in the hands of artificial intelligence." I thought the intelligence behind the b…

byJAMES BROWN •March 13, 2024

Hark! The Return Of Corporate Deals Is Afoot!

The lateral market tells the tale. The post Hark! The Return Of Corporate Deals Is Afoot! appeared first on Above the Law …

byJAMES BROWN •March 13, 2024

Really Rough Time For Democracy — See Also

Breaking Down Institutions Leaves A Mark: Trump's strategy for avoiding responsibility will leave a mark . Since When …

byJAMES BROWN •March 12, 2024

Trump Claims Presidential Immunity For Porn Star Hush Money Payments. Also His Stupid Tweets.

That's not how any of this shit works, but he knocked one criminal trial off the docket with this immunity nonsense, so …

byJAMES BROWN •March 12, 2024

Sailing Through The AI Seas: Navigating Between Proprietary And Hosted Models In Legal Governance

Just as with skilled sailors, legal professionals must navigate their options with a keen understanding of the implications.…

byJAMES BROWN •March 11, 2024

Hedge Funds See No Trouble In Paradise For Mega Oil Deal

That being said, we bet they wished they had known about the whole ‘rivals having the right of first refusal thing.’ The po…

byJAMES BROWN •March 11, 2024

Morning Docket: 03.11.24

* Legal industry adds 2700 jobs last month. And all of them are already regretting it. [ Law360 ] * Federal Circuit says th…

byJAMES BROWN •March 11, 2024

This Attorney Sure Knows How To Be A ‘Traitor’

Her legal training served her well on the show. The post This Attorney Sure Knows How To Be A ‘Traitor’ appeared first on …

byJAMES BROWN •March 09, 2024

Diversify Your Calls To Action: A Guide For Law Firms

Practical tips for lawyers and law firms seeking improved engagement. The post Diversify Your Calls To Action: A Guide For …

byJAMES BROWN •March 09, 2024

6 Mistakes Digital Health Startups Make When Seeking Funding Or Customers

At ViVE, investors and health system executives shared their biggest pet peeves when it comes to pitches from digital health…

byJAMES BROWN •March 08, 2024

The Rolex IP Cases Prove That Time IS Money

It is important for courts to safeguard the intellectual property rights of brands which are at risk of dilution due to the …

byJAMES BROWN •March 08, 2024

Terrence Howard Gets Hustled By The IRS — See Also

Way To Claim $900k From Over A Decade Ago: It's hard out here for an actor . That's A Lot Of Bankruptcy!: Is your…

byJAMES BROWN •March 07, 2024

UC Law Program Places Students With Nearby Judges

If only every externship had this easy of a commute! The post UC Law Program Places Students With Nearby Judges appeared f…

byJAMES BROWN •March 07, 2024

These 3 Changes Must Occur For Hospitals To See Greater ROI From Their AI Investments

Most health systems aren’t seeing a huge ROI from their AI investments yet. There are three changes that must happen in orde…

byJAMES BROWN •March 06, 2024

Morning Docket: 03.06.24

* The Supreme Court majority tried to micromanage the insurrection clause and only succeeded in sowing more confusion. [ Sla…

byJAMES BROWN •March 06, 2024

The Longest Serving Chief Justice

He really left a mark on the institution. The post The Longest Serving Chief Justice appeared first on Above the Law . …

byJAMES BROWN •March 06, 2024

Even The Wealthiest Have To Tighten Their Belts — See Also

Most Monied Biglaw Firm Lays Off Employees: Sorry, just wasn't in the budget ! This Bonus Needs A Bump: Maybe it’s th…

byJAMES BROWN •March 05, 2024

Antitrust Law’s Big Day

The DOJ said the deal would drive up prices for consumers. The post Antitrust Law’s Big Day appeared first on Above the La…

byJAMES BROWN •March 05, 2024

Supreme Court Accidentally Forgets To Delete Basic Metadata In Trump Ballot Ruling

It looks like Sotomayor intended to author a dissent. The post Supreme Court Accidentally Forgets To Delete Basic Metadata …

byJAMES BROWN •March 05, 2024

January 6th Rioter Finds Out What Happens When You F Around With A Federal Judge

Bro, you aren't going to win. The post January 6th Rioter Finds Out What Happens When You F Around With A Federal Judge…

byJAMES BROWN •March 05, 2024

ROSS Cofounder Returns To Legal Tech With Startup Using AI To Surface Judges’ Decision-Making Patterns

Bench IQ says it is using generative AI to provide comprehensive insights into the decision-making patterns of judges — base…

byJAMES BROWN •March 04, 2024

AstraZeneca Loses Lawsuit Challenging Drug Price Negotiation By Medicare

A federal judge disagreed with AstraZeneca’s claims that the Inflation Reduction Act causes harm by disincentivizing innovat…

byJAMES BROWN •March 04, 2024

Morning Docket: 03.04.24

* Supreme Court planning to phone in rulings today and while there's no hint as to what it is, the Colorado primary is t…

byJAMES BROWN •March 04, 2024

Some Rules Are Meant To Be Kept — See Also

Judge Denies Law Student's Cross-Examination Request: Can't customize everything . Who Sent You?: Be careful with…

byJAMES BROWN •March 02, 2024

That’s A Badass Opening

That'll hook ya! The post That’s A Badass Opening appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the Law https://ift.…

byJAMES BROWN •March 02, 2024

Dress Code Dilemmas

Notes to my (legal) self. The post Dress Code Dilemmas appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the Law https://ift…

byJAMES BROWN •March 02, 2024

LawNext: Thomson Reuters’ AI Strategy For Legal, With Mike Dahn, Head Of Westlaw, And Joel Hron, Head Of AI

A conversation about Thomson Reuters’ strategy around generative artificial intelligence with two of the executives most dir…

byJAMES BROWN •March 01, 2024

Would-Be Federal Judges Are Flunking This Senator’s Judicial ‘Bar Exam’

Federal judicial nominees spend a lot of time prepping for the 'Kennedy quiz' -- and some are still performing poorl…

byJAMES BROWN •March 01, 2024