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Always Be Billing: A Biglaw partner and associate got caught making out by an obnoxious social media video. I Consider Experience Experience: Guy posts his performance reviews from WilmerHale 15 […]

The justice threw her liberal colleagues under the bus… for nothing. The post Elena Kagan Thinks The Supreme Court Gets ‘A Bad Rap,’ Which Is Either A Lie Or Dangerously Naive appeared first on […]

Plus millions owed in restitution. The post SCOTUSblog Co-Founder Headed To Prison appeared first on Above the Law.

Measuring it, not so much.  The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Believing In AI appeared first on Above the Law.

You will want to place this lead capture technique in the ‘early’ stages of your marketing funnel, where it can not only collect critical information but underscore your law firm’s value and […]

What even is this shit? The post Did Jim Jordan Outsource This Jack Smith Criminal Referral To ChatGPT? appeared first on Above the Law.

Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys from more than 70 practice areas through a patented selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations by a highly […]

Real advice from the front lines of the legal profession. The post What It Takes For Women To Break Through In Litigation appeared first on Above the Law.

The right approach will vary from firm to firm depending on size, risk tolerance, and internal expertise, but the underlying requirement does not change: someone needs to be watching at 3 a.m. when […]

What initially seemed like an isolated accident may start to look different when evidence suggests the injury resulted from inadequate planning, unsafe conditions, poor crowd management, or failures […]

A roundup of the latest from Strategies & Voices, the official online publication of LMA. The post Marketing Roundup: Optimizing Content For AI Answer Engines, Revamping Your Operating Model, […]

Ultimately, comprehensive legal support combines technical expertise, strategic planning, and empathy to help individuals navigate the legal system, protect their rights, and build a stable […]

Avoiding these common mistakes can make a significant difference in the outcome of a personal injury case.

The state supreme court embraced a bright-line ethics rule despite concerns from the state bar. The post New Jersey Has A Message For Lawyers: Don’t Sleep With Your Clients appeared first on Above […]

The right strategy is to overhaul the old system and build a better one with pragmatic national rules that recognize athlete safety and welfare.

Managing an estate requires patience and attention to detail. Small errors multiply into major headaches. Staying organized is the best defense against long waits.

Kim Kardashian’s new UPDATE campaign makes a punchline of the test she can’t seem to beat — and she’s laughing all the way to the endcap. The post Only A Billionaire Could Fail The Bar Exam This […]

For anyone heading into a divorce where abuse is part of the story, the practical lesson is short. The safest decision and the strongest legal decision point the same way, which is to get clear […]

The prenup is no longer a signal that a marriage is doomed. For a growing share of couples, it is a calm, practical conversation held while everyone is still on good terms, which is the best time to […]

The DOJ conceded a string of errors in open court, then put out a statement accusing Arun Subramanian of overriding ‘common sense.’ The post DOJ To Judge: ‘No One Was Trying To Pull A Fast One.’ […]

Nothing tells a potential employer more than a 15-year-old review. The post Guy Posts His Obama-Era Biglaw Associate Reviews In Peak LinkedInMaxxing appeared first on Above the Law.

The merged firm beat its own financial targets in year one, giving other merger-hungry Biglaw firms something to think about. The post One Year In, The HSF Kramer Merger Looks Like A Success With […]

You have to consider long- and short-term efficiencies. The post Partners Should Sometimes Just Perform Work Rather Than Spend Time Delegating It To Associates appeared first on Above the Law.

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

From the pathetic,-weak-men dept The post Brendan Carr Lobs More Empty Threats At ABC For Not Airing Trump’s Election Fraud Lies appeared first on Above the Law.

Federal recall targets unstable dressers posing dangerous tip-over risks for children.

While most attention has focused on the recently concluded marijuana rescheduling hearing, an equally significant legal battle has unfolded in the D.C. Circuit over the final rescheduling order […]

Welcome to SCOTUSblog’s recurring series in which we interview experts on different supreme courts around the world and how they compare to our own. Today’s column focuses on the Constitutional […]

Biglaw having its Coldplay Kiss-Cam moment. The post Biglaw Partner-Associate Public Makeout Sesh Posted On Social Media appeared first on Above the Law.

When asked during a 2022 appearance at the University of Pennsylvania about the opinions of which she was most proud, Justice Elena Kagan cited her 2015 opinion in Kimble v. Marvel Entertainment, LLC […]

Plus, will the Supreme Court take up the federal ban on home distilling?

* SCOTUSBlog founder Tom Goldstein’s sentencing set for today. Anyone want action on what he gets? [Reuters] * Plaintiff hired spies to extract intel about defendant’s case from Biglaw partner. […]

Liar, Liar: Todd Blanche’s unique confirmation strategy. Stop Waiting For Cravath: Biglaw firms don’t need permission anymore. It’s time to make your money moves. That’s A Pretty Big Malpractice […]

Three days after the Supreme Court issued its first set of summer orders, President Donald Trump’s request for the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to leave in place the 2023 verdict […]

Some firm leaders are logging the equivalent of an extra workweek every month, and none of it goes on a client bill. The post Congratulations On That Biglaw Leadership Role. Here’s Your Second Job. […]

What lawyers can learn from Michael Jordan, The Last Dance, and the discipline required to build a real book of business. The post The FRETZIN Rules For Legal Business Development Success appeared […]

A self-scheduled, prepaid consultation fee is exactly the kind of low-stakes, high-access tool solos and smalls should be able to use without a compliance department. The post It’s Easier To Get […]

The firm’s hiring ambitions reflect surging demand for partners advising on the real estate behind AI infrastructure. The post Kirkland Plans To ‘Play To Win’ In Biglaw’s AI Talent War appeared […]

It’s a choice. The post Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Strategy: Call Two Senate Judiciary Committee Members Liars appeared first on Above the Law.

According to the complaint, Holland & Knight should have designed a lawful version of its product — or told the company it couldn’t be done. The post Biglaw Firm Facing $1.2 Billion Malpractice […]

The market has had weeks to act. Instead, Biglaw is still waiting for permission. The post Enough Already: Biglaw Needs To Stop Waiting For Cravath appeared first on Above the Law.

Every element of a Computer Fraud and Abuse Act violation seems to be sitting right there in OpenAI’s own announcement. The post OpenAI’s New Model Hacked A Website On Its Own… Humans Would Go […]

The conference, like most law librarians, was low key — and that’s what was so great about it. The post Law Librarians In The City Of The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame appeared first on Above the Law.