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Which Justice Writes the Most Important Decisions on the Supreme Court?

A deep dive into the justice getting the biggest cases. The post Which Justice Writes the Most Important Decisions on the S…

byJAMES BROWN •August 30, 2024

Shouldn’t AI Adoption Be About Competitiveness?

When the switch flips, it flips quickly. The post Shouldn’t AI Adoption Be About Competitiveness? appeared first on Above …

byJAMES BROWN •August 30, 2024

Third Circuit’s Section 230 TikTok Ruling Deliberately Ignores Precedent, Defies Logic

From the that's-not-how-any-of-this-works dept. The post Third Circuit’s Section 230 TikTok Ruling Deliberately Ignores…

byJAMES BROWN •August 30, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.30.24

* Go big AND go home: Judge removed from bench over violations of a "wide-ranging and pervasive nature." [ Law.com…

byJAMES BROWN •August 30, 2024

Biglaw Partner Accused Of Improperly Rifling Through Client Files To Get Advantage In Divorce Case

The partner denies the allegations. The post Biglaw Partner Accused Of Improperly Rifling Through Client Files To Get Advan…

byJAMES BROWN •August 30, 2024

Dipshits At Washington Free Beacon Just Wondering Why Harris Left Mickey D’s Off Her Professional Resume

DORKSSSSSSSS The post Dipshits At Washington Free Beacon Just Wondering Why Harris Left Mickey D’s Off Her Professional Res…

byJAMES BROWN •August 29, 2024

The Announcement Of Golden Gate School Of Law’s Closing Puts Its Students And Graduates In A Bind

Since a law school’s reputation is important for finding that first job after graduation, a closure can have irreparable con…

byJAMES BROWN •August 28, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.28.24

* Real Convicts of Beverly Hills: Tom Girardi guilty. [ Yahoo ] * Prosecutors and public defenders come together to strike …

byJAMES BROWN •August 28, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.27.24

* Associates growing increasingly suspicious as Biglaw firms balk at joining the Milbank summer bonus train. [ American Lawy…

byJAMES BROWN •August 27, 2024

Trump On Trump

What if Donald Trump were to point his high-powered perception at himself? The post Trump On Trump appeared first on Above…

byJAMES BROWN •August 26, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.26.24

* Citi says the Am Law 50 enjoyed much higher demand than the competition over the first half of 2024. Other indicators had …

byJAMES BROWN •August 26, 2024

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 24, 2024

Georgia’s Secretary Of State Slapped With Frivolous Lawsuits: The Case For A Federal Anti-SLAPP Law

From the protect-free-speech-for-real dept. The post Georgia’s Secretary Of State Slapped With Frivolous Lawsuits: The Case…

byJAMES BROWN •August 23, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.23.24

* Simpson Thacher faces anti-money laundering prosecution. [ Law.com International ] * Now that Arizona is a battleground s…

byJAMES BROWN •August 23, 2024

Who Needs Equity When You Could Have The Title! — See Also

Another Top Biglaw Firm Adopts A Tiered Partner System: Still looks good on the resume . Which Law Schools Are The Thought…

byJAMES BROWN •August 23, 2024

Onward To Paris! — See Also

Top Firm To Open Office In Paris: Add Ropes & Gray to your vacation gotta see list ! Would Be Kavanaugh Assassin Has A…

byJAMES BROWN •August 22, 2024

Michelle Obama Unleashes Ultimate Trump Clapback During DNC Speech, Using His Own Words Against Him

The former First Lady suggested that the presidency may be a 'Black job,' a comment that was received with uproariou…

byJAMES BROWN •August 22, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.21.24

* Trump judge strikes down FTC's ban on employer imposed noncompete agreements as a restriction on trade, calling it &qu…

byJAMES BROWN •August 21, 2024

Disney Gives Up The ‘You Disney+’d Your Right To Trial Away’ Gambit — See Also

Disney Grants Chance To Sue In Court: Hopefully this will dampen the PR nightmare . Partner Lost At Sea: He and five othe…

byJAMES BROWN •August 21, 2024

Two Legal Media Veterans Launch Communications Consultancy

Their new firm, they say, will leverage technology and industry expertise serve clients navigating complex legal and busines…

byJAMES BROWN •August 21, 2024

Are Small Firms Achieving Their Legal Tech Goals? [Sponsored]

A new survey sheds light on their business priorities and technology realities. The post Are Small Firms Achieving Their Le…

byJAMES BROWN •August 20, 2024

CMS Touts First Negotiated Drug Prices, But Greater Impact Expected In Future Rounds

The first 10 drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations now have new prices set to take effect in 2026. Industry observe…

byJAMES BROWN •August 20, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.20.24

* Disney drops " watching Disney+ means arbitration " bid. [ Reuters ] * Judge who carried on secret long-term re…

byJAMES BROWN •August 20, 2024

Checking In On That Legal Education — See Also

ABA Proposes New Class Requirements To Help Students: Back in my day, we just had the final ! Elon Musk Can't Even Cop…

byJAMES BROWN •August 20, 2024

ABA Proposes New ‘Minimum Learning Outcomes’ To Make Sure Law Schools Are Doing Right By Their Students

Law students would receive more uniformity across classes, and more academic assistance if these new rules are approved. Th…

byJAMES BROWN •August 19, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.19.24

* Current Supreme Court has opened the door to patchwork state-by-state banking laws. Because that's how to build a glob…

byJAMES BROWN •August 19, 2024

Can’t Always Blame The Government — See Also

RFK Jr.'s Meta Case Gets Slapped Down: Again. This is the second time. Hopefully the last . Mind Your Bs And Ws: Here…

byJAMES BROWN •August 17, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.16.24

* Texas AG Ken Paxton will supposedly work at a food bank as part of a plea deal in his fraud case. [ Houston Chronicle ] *…

byJAMES BROWN •August 16, 2024

Watching The Mandalorian Means No Jury If We Kill You — See Also

The Disney+ To Forced Arbitration If We Kill You Pipeline Has A Few Holes: Our resident Disney Adult rips into how bad of a…

byJAMES BROWN •August 16, 2024

The More Revenue A Law Firm Has, The More They Can Increase Billing Rates

That's one way to keep yourself ahead of the competition. The post The More Revenue A Law Firm Has, The More They Can I…

byJAMES BROWN •August 16, 2024

This Biglaw Firm’s Rise To The Top 10 Of The A-List

Quite the improvement for the elite firm. The post This Biglaw Firm’s Rise To The Top 10 Of The A-List appeared first on A…

byJAMES BROWN •August 15, 2024

Public Defender’s Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against The Federal Judiciary Highlights The Urgency Of Reform

Caryn Devins Strickland’s ordeal highlights the need to pass the Judiciary Accountability Act (JAA) and extending Title VII …

byJAMES BROWN •August 15, 2024

An Upcoming White House Decision May Jeopardize Americans’ Access To Life-Saving Drugs

The White House might soon finalize a rule that will either save or cost patients billions of dollars in prescription drug c…

byJAMES BROWN •August 14, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.14.23

* Judge Juan Merchan just can't quit Donald Trump. [ The Hill ] * Kaplan's deal with California to take over the ba…

byJAMES BROWN •August 14, 2024

The Surge In Biglaw Partner Lateral Moves

The lateral partner market is fire right now. The post The Surge In Biglaw Partner Lateral Moves appeared first on Above t…

byJAMES BROWN •August 14, 2024

Kamala Harris’s Law School Hopes Her Presidential Campaign Will Boost Applications

Can the historic presidential candidate's political star power help her law school alma mater when it comes to increasin…

byJAMES BROWN •August 13, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.13.23

* Do you know where Kamala Harris went to law school? University of California Hastings College of the Law hopes you take a …

byJAMES BROWN •August 13, 2024

Thomson Reuters Launches CoCounsel 2.0

New release promises results three times faster than the last version. The post Thomson Reuters Launches CoCounsel 2.0 app…

byJAMES BROWN •August 12, 2024

Steve Mnuchin Acknowledges Mistake

Hey, it’s a start. The post Steve Mnuchin Acknowledges Mistake appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the Law htt…

byJAMES BROWN •August 12, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.12.24

* Harris campaign's strong ties to Paul Weiss. [ Reuters ] * Rudy may soon lose condo. [ Palm Beach Post ] * Former Tw…

byJAMES BROWN •August 12, 2024

Welcome To ILTACON 2024! A Day For Innovation, Insight, And Entertainment

ILTACON attendees and legal tech watchers: Here's a rundown of what's set for today in Nashville. The post Welcome …

byJAMES BROWN •August 12, 2024

Kirkland’s Rocket Sled To The Top

This firm wasn’t always at the tippy top of the Am Law rankings. The post Kirkland’s Rocket Sled To The Top appeared first…

byJAMES BROWN •August 10, 2024

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 10, 2024

Google Loses Big Antitrust Fight, Which Will Mean What, Exactly?

From the yeah,-but-now-what? dept The post Google Loses Big Antitrust Fight, Which Will Mean What, Exactly? appeared first…

byJAMES BROWN •August 09, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.09.24

* State supreme court rules that Amazon must face claims it gouged customers during the pandemic. Hey, divorces cost money! …

byJAMES BROWN •August 09, 2024

Thanks To Our Awesome Advertisers

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

byJAMES BROWN •August 09, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.08.24

* Forget counting cards! Fake lawyer convinced casino to just hand over $750K. [ 8 News Now ] * Biglaw starting to wonder i…

byJAMES BROWN •August 08, 2024

The Law Firms Are Getting Bigger In Texas

Lone Star state represents. The post The Law Firms Are Getting Bigger In Texas appeared first on Above the Law . from A…

byJAMES BROWN •August 08, 2024

Attorneys At Risk Because Right-Wingers In The U.K. Can’t Take An ‘L’

Lawyers are fleeing their homes under the threat of violence. The post Attorneys At Risk Because Right-Wingers In The U.K. …

byJAMES BROWN •August 08, 2024

Will Biglaw Firms Continue To Face Employment Claims In The Wake Of The Talent Wars?

If you haven't been promoted at your firm, are you willing to sue over it? Many of your colleagues already have. The po…

byJAMES BROWN •August 07, 2024

Even Donald Trump Thinks The YSL RICO Case Is Unfair

Broken clocks twice a day, etc. The post Even Donald Trump Thinks The YSL RICO Case Is Unfair appeared first on Above the …

byJAMES BROWN •August 06, 2024

Biotech Financing Roundup: Jade Bio’s Launch, Brenig’s Debut, Confo’s Cash & More

Recent financing news includes several companies raising money to advance their research to the clinic. Here’s a look back a…

byJAMES BROWN •August 06, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.06.24

* Google passes Go... does not collect $200. [ Law360 ] * Police shouldn't lie to minors during questioning according t…

byJAMES BROWN •August 06, 2024

An Accountable SCOTUS Makes People Angry — See Also

Bill Barr Hates Ethics: Even when it has bipartisan support ! Cursed With Luxury And Poor Memory: Turns out there are eve…

byJAMES BROWN •August 06, 2024

Bill Barr Is Big Mad Over A Supreme Court Ethics Code

He's attacking Court reform, despite wide support for the proposals. The post Bill Barr Is Big Mad Over A Supreme Court…

byJAMES BROWN •August 05, 2024

The Law Schools With The Best Professors (2024)

These are schools where students think their professors are the best at teaching the law. The post The Law Schools With The…

byJAMES BROWN •August 05, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.05.24

* In his new book, Neal Gorsuch explains that there are too many laws. Not on women's bodies or anything... but on the i…

byJAMES BROWN •August 05, 2024

Tests For Thee, Not For Me — See Also

Take The Test!: Do you think the head of the NBCE can do the bare minimum ? Should You Be Wary Of Non-Equity Partnerships:…

byJAMES BROWN •August 03, 2024

Judges Green-Light Trump’s Speech-Chilling SLAPP Suits

From the slappity-slapp-slapp dept. The post Judges Green-Light Trump’s Speech-Chilling SLAPP Suits appeared first on Abov…

byJAMES BROWN •August 02, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.02.24

* Judge tosses NFL Sunday Ticket award, deciding that the expert witnesses weren't good enough AFTER the jury agreed wit…

byJAMES BROWN •August 02, 2024

Analysis: Humana is Boldly Going Where Walmart Stumbled

Humana is leasing clinical space at 23 Walmart Supercenter retail stores. The move is logical for the insurer as it builds o…

byJAMES BROWN •August 01, 2024

Morning Docket: 08.01.24

* Journalist Evan Gershkovich to be freed in Russian prisoner swap. [ Bloomberg News ] * Surprising exactly no one, CrowdSt…

byJAMES BROWN •August 01, 2024

Brian Steel Takes YSL RICO Case Back To Day 1 With Judge Whitaker

Let's try this again! The post Brian Steel Takes YSL RICO Case Back To Day 1 With Judge Whitaker appeared first on Abo…

byJAMES BROWN •August 01, 2024