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Killing OCI was supposed to level the playing field. It didn’t. The post Biglaw Now Hires More Lateral Associates Than Law Students appeared first on Above the Law.

His announcement focused on autonomous weapon systems, but there are broader implications for how Catholics should engage with AI. The post Will The Pope’s Weighing In On AI Impact Legal […]

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. The Supreme Court has done a […]

[Sponsored] A complete walkthrough of the modern medical record retrieval pipeline — followed by the scorecards, fee agreement language, and ROI worksheet you can hand to your operations lead. The […]

New integration connects the Casepoint platform to Proofpoint Archive, reducing manual handoffs and improving defensibility during eDiscovery.

If you’re interested in alternative dispute resolution, you need to see this list. The post The Best Law Schools For Alternative Dispute Resolution Training appeared first on Above the Law.

Let’s look at the language in the settlement agreement. The post Trump’s IRS Settlement: Shielding Past Taxes To Closing Lawfare Loopholes? appeared first on Above the Law.

Three health systems are suing CVS Health, alleging its pharmacy benefit manager diverted roughly $250 million in savings from the 340B program through ‘spread pricing’ between 2020 and 2025. The […]

The U.S. Supreme Court (unlike some) does not divide its docket between civil and criminal cases. So I do. With about five weeks left in the current Supreme Court term, it’s time for a quick update […]

The Roberts court is often treated as especially protective of the First Amendment. It is true that the court has reshaped free speech law across such areas as campaign finance, student speech, […]

* “A fake Mossad agent. Twin grifters. The nation’s top lawman. A head-spinning legal drama has attorney general Todd Blanche fighting off accusations of forgery, malpractice, and more.” There’s a […]

Plus, Amy answers a question about recusal decisions.

Litigant Allegedly Opened Fire On Opposing Counsel: She was charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder. Look At This Lawyer, Dog; He’s Going To Jail: Attorney jailed on bestiality […]

A reputation for excellence. The post Top Tax Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

But the Eleventh Circuit decided against public reprimand. The post Federal Judge Had Sex In Chambers Bringing New Meaning To Gavel Bang appeared first on Above the Law.

In modern litigation, that first move is increasingly made in-house. The post Law Firms Aren’t Losing Power. They’re Losing The First Move. appeared first on Above the Law.

The question worth asking is not whether the new Claude integrations could help access to justice — undoubtedly, they could — but whether they actually will. The post Claude For Legal And Access […]

The firm is betting prior merger experience will make a 3,100-lawyer combination look easy. The post Hogan Lovells Doesn’t Expect Its Mega-Merger With Cadwalader To Be A Headache appeared first on […]

*Cries in deliberately addictive algorithm* The post Supreme Court Tells Meta To Lick Their Lower Court Wounds appeared first on Above the Law.

It’s only a matter of time before SCOTUS term limits are real. The post Broadside Against Supreme Court Term Limits Misses The Mark appeared first on Above the Law.

Legal outcomes are rarely predictable because they depend on a combination of evidence, legal interpretation, and strategic decision making.

From automating everyday tasks to making fairer pricing models possible, the technology has changed both how legal work gets done and how it gets paid for. 

Ugh, woof. The post Lawyer Lands In Doghouse After Disturbing Bestiality Allegations Surface appeared first on Above the Law.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday morning reversed a ruling by a federal appeals court that had revived a dispute over a policy governing speaking engagements by immigration judges. In a list of orders […]

Once a statement is on file with an insurance carrier, the most effective path forward involves a formal review of the transcript alongside your legal representative.

The strength of an injury claim in Illinois depends on how well available evidence addresses each required element of negligence, not on how much evidence was collected in the immediate aftermath.

Data privacy is no longer optional—it is a legal and ethical necessity. Businesses must take proactive steps to comply with regulations and protect user data.

Your tour of all things related to lawyer and judicial ethics, with University of Houston law professor Renee Knake Jefferson. The post Legal Ethics Roundup: $3M Sanction + Ethics Training For […]

Wechsler is known for his collaborative, thoughtful, and responsive approach, working closely with clients to navigate sensitive planning decisions and achieve effective outcomes.

It actually does pay to be nice. The post Biglaw Culture Is Fueling The Associate Lateral Churn appeared first on Above the Law.

The DOJ that’s been recruiting loyalists on social media has made its hiring — and firing — criteria unmistakably clear. The post The DOJ Purge’s Latest Target: Prosecutors Who Enforced Federal […]

A disturbing shooting is rattling the legal community. The post Biglaw Attorneys Shot Outside Courthouse After Contentious Hearing appeared first on Above the Law.

Pharmacies and wholesalers claimed Takeda Pharmaceutical delayed generic competition from entering the market, forcing them to overpay for a gastrointestinal drug. The post Takeda Vows Appeal Of […]

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog. Much of the reporting on Louisiana v. Callais suggests […]

The Supreme Court is expected to rule soon in United States v. Hemani, a closely watched case addressing drug users’ gun rights. When it does, the ruling will likely reignite not just the debate […]

Plus, a history of Supreme Court leaks.

* Judge tosses Kilmar Abrego Garcia charges as result of vindictive prosecution. [Reuters] * Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader clearing final hurdles before merger. [American Lawyer] * Former U.S. […]

Federal case exposed illegal dumping and sewer monitoring tampering at a wastewater facility.

Federal case targets alleged cartel-linked laundering network operating across several countries.

Write Your Own Detention Slip: Judge Edward Chen hit Quinn Emanuel with nearly $3 million in sanctions and ordered three of its attorneys to complete an eight-hour ethics course that the firm itself […]

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog. The Supreme Court shapes constitutional and statutory […]

Regions Bank settles dispute over pandemic loan forgiveness for $4.9 million.

Paul, Weiss Loses Two More Litigation Partners: They insist everything is still alright. Sure, Just Let AI Do The Hiring Now I Guess: Revolut’s “disruptive” tech adoption is getting ridiculed. […]

Impressive compensation numbers. The post Payday For General Counsel Is Impressive appeared first on Above the Law.

The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.

Another layup of a case. The post When Did The First Amendment Become A Money Printer? appeared first on Above the Law.

SCOTUSgami just dropped. The post Something Just Happened At The Supreme Court That Has NEVER Happened Before appeared first on Above the Law.

DOJ, call your lawyer! And maybe a priest. The post Goodbye Broadview 6, Hello Broadview Sanctions appeared first on Above the Law.

From the the-‘fraud’-is-coming-from-inside-the-house dept The post Trump FCC Using False Claims Of Immigrant Fraud To Drive Up Costs Of Broadband For Everyone appeared first on Above the Law.

Yesterday’s decision in M&K Employee Solutions v. Trustees of the IAM National Pension Fund was pretty much exactly what you would have expected given the argument: a brisk rejection of the […]