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More Biglaw Firm Names Enter The Fold: The former associates weren’t making enough money as it was?! Many Roads To Preventing Fair And Free Elections: Louisiana v. Callais teed up Virginia’s […]

The ripple effects from the Supreme Court’s April 29 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, in which the justices struck down Louisiana’s congressional map, made their way to the court for the first […]

Biglaw lawyer layoffs can absolutely get worse. The post Sure, Biglaw Layoffs Are Trending, But Not Like 2009 Trending appeared first on Above the Law.

When people think they may have a legal claim, they usually do not start by calling a lawyer. They start by searching online. They look up symptoms after an exposure. They search for product recalls. […]

A Supreme Court justice and hundreds from the government and press took on D.C.’s Capital Challenge road race. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: The Fastest Judge appeared first on Above the Law.

What goes up must come down. The post Why Spirit Airlines Failed — And Why You Might Miss It appeared first on Above the Law.

Don’t be a pill about the bill. The post Sometimes Lawyers Should Wait To Send Invoices To Clients appeared first on Above the Law.

Meh, I guess that isn’t actually surprising. The post Sam Alito Put Fake Facts In A Supreme Court Opinion!?!? appeared first on Above the Law.

The distinction between an employee and a contractor involves more than just a job title or a signed agreement.

Most lawyers have saved enough. But saving enough and knowing who you are on the other side of a 35-year career — those are two completely different problems. The post Your Investments Are Ready. […]

Managing the outcome of a dog attack involves addressing a complex set of needs that go well beyond physical healing.

You have already been through enough. A serious brain or spinal cord injury changes everything, and you should not have to figure out the legal system on top of managing your recovery.

Success in a civil claim depends on your ability to meet procedural deadlines and provide a clear link between the accident and your injuries.

California’s standard two-year rule applies in most cases, but specific circumstances can either shorten or extend that window considerably.

Olson noted that her decision to join the firm was informed by firsthand experience litigating cases opposite Wilson Elser’s Denver attorneys.

Recruiter suggests Biglaw firms may take cues from early movers, and to expect more layoffs soon. The post ‘No Shame’ In The Layoffs Game: Industry Insider Says Next Wave Of Biglaw Cuts May […]

Following record 2025 performance, company debuted unified AI framework and expanded national legal talent platform during Q1.

It’s not every day you see a lawyer threaten to seek sanctions against the top three lawyers at the DOJ! The post Trump DOJ Courts Rule 11 Sanctions In Ballroom Case appeared first on Above the Law.

Republicans spend 30 pages trying to explain why ‘election’ doesn’t mean ‘election.’ The post Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Election Because Redistricting Isn’t Legal Unless It Disenfranchises […]

When it comes to law firms, bigger isn’t always better. The post The Top 150 Under 150: Vault Ranks The Best Small, Boutique, And Midsize Firms (2027) appeared first on Above the Law.

You can decrease the chances of a shocking verdict and increase the odds in your favor by hiring a mock trial company to help with your case. The post Mock Trial Companies (Top 7 Ranked) appeared […]

The orchestrator of orchestrators brings executives a live view of their entire operation running on AI, with all autonomous workloads visible, auditable, and traceable in real time.

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

Recognizing early signs of nursing home abuse protects vulnerable individuals in Denver from lasting harm.

Please share your thoughts in this (always) brief and anonymous survey. The post Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals?  appeared first on Above the Law.

Troy McKenzie is heading back to the classroom in 2027. Whoever takes over next inherits an elite law school with money in the bank. The post NYU Law School Dean Stepping Down, Opening Up Plum […]

Congratulations to the deserving winner of our 17th annual law revue video contest! The post Law Revue Video Contest 2026: The Winner! appeared first on Above the Law.

Sidley. Latham. Goodwin. Weil. DLA Piper. Willkie. Wachtell. Who’s next? The post The Biglaw Insider Trading Scheme: Now With More Biglaw! appeared first on Above the Law.

Rising malpractice insurance costs spark debate over lawsuit payout limits.

From the does-the-vampire-squid-have-a-lawyer? dept The post Matt Taibbi Loses His Vexatious SLAPP Suit As Judge Explains What A ‘Metaphor’ Means appeared first on Above the Law.

When President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, he directed his administration to “restor[e] the death penalty.” His embrace of capital punishment helped fuel a surge in […]

I love a good project. So when the 2025-26 term began, I had a new one. I decided to try to attend all of the oral arguments for the term, even if I wasn’t covering the case for SCOTUSblog and […]

Plus, in the first edition of Ask Amy, Amy shares some weird courtroom moments.

* The grand jury that investigated Trump’s alleged interference in the 2020 election heard from more than 60 witnesses. The transcripts are now available. [Lawfare] * A dive into how John Roberts […]

The state of Louisiana on Thursday afternoon urged the Supreme Court to leave in place an order by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit that prohibits the mailing of mifepristone, one of two […]

Yale Law Grad Accused Of Facilitating Insider Trading Scheme: Some of the largest M&A practices were taken advantage of. Taking A Break With The Kardashians: Kim plans to break from bar […]

In Patel’s defense, it *is* a pretty tasty bourbon. The post The Atlantic Responds To Kash Patel’s $250 Million Lawsuit By Reporting He Travels With Personalized Bourbon appeared first on Above the […]

Disappearing from public view in the practice for whatever reason doesn’t mean failure. It means freedom. The post When You Know It’s Time To Go appeared first on Above the Law.

The Thomson Reuters and Smokeball partnership is unique in that it’s an attempt to better reach small law firms and solo lawyers. The post Finally, Something For Small Law Firms appeared first on […]

The proposed changes would, for the first time, write specific AI obligations into California’s rules. The post California Bar Proposes Rule Requiring Lawyers To Verify Every AI Output — And Five […]

Which law firms are considered to be at the top of their game? Let’s find out! The post Vault Rankings: Top Midsize Law Firms By Regional Prestige (2027) appeared first on Above the Law.

Lying by omission has consequences. The post DHS Content Farms Federal Judge Tricked Into Releasing Immigrant, Attorney Faces Sanctions appeared first on Above the Law.

Jeffrey Epstein is gone, but Dershowitz can’t stop going on TV to defend him. The post Does Alan Dershowitz Realize He Doesn’t Have To Keep Standing Up For Pedophiles? appeared first on Above the […]

The reality star turned aspiring attorney is skipping the next round of the California bar exam. The post Kim Kardashian, Esq. Delayed (Till At Least 2027) appeared first on Above the Law.

A simple practice to help you prioritize presence over pressure this season. The post Presence Over Pressure: How To Navigate Maycember With Clarity And Connection appeared first on Above the Law.

Associates need to read the writing on the wall before the wall becomes the door. The post When The Door Starts Closing appeared first on Above the Law.

How dare you think that rewriting election laws and granting the president absolute immunity makes the Supreme Court political! The post John Roberts Dismayed Public Sees Supreme Court As […]

Immigration Matters is a recurring series by César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández that analyzes the court’s immigration docket, highlighting emerging legal questions about new policy and […]

Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision […]

Plus, the latest on E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump.