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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.

Investigators need help contacting victims.

Accident claims that result from blizzards are a very specific type of personal injury litigation, one that requires lawyers who are completely familiar with the specifics of Massachusetts auto […]

Answering every call, qualifying every lead, and updating every client consistently are what separates your practice from firms that stall.

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 […]

An experienced injury attorney evaluates the full scope of damages, including future medical costs and earning capacity losses, before advising on settlement value.

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.

Everyone who has passed the bar, whatever the year, has horror stories about the exam. The post Hell Week Is Coming appeared first on Above the Law.

Microsoft’s legal department is becoming a Harvey customer. The post Microsoft’s Own Legal Department Will Use Harvey, As The Two Companies Deepen Their Alliance appeared first on Above the Law.

Helpful tips and tricks so you can be a successful lawyer. The post 50 Lessons Every Young Lawyer Should Learn Before Year Five appeared first on Above the Law.

Rep. Angie Craig introduced a bill to establish a public health insurance option on the ACA marketplaces and permanently extend enhanced premium tax credits. The post New Bill Seeks To Create Public […]

When I first met Martin Jelsma (retiring as Programme Director Drugs & Democracy at the Transnational Institute) in 2019, I was a law clerk who, from day one, began following developments in […]

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. By my count, the 58 oral arguments of […]

By now, you have probably read a great deal about the Supreme Court’s emergency docket – and a fair amount about the justices who disagree with its orders. Over the past year, in this space […]

* Holland & Knight sued for $1.2 billion by embattled client hit with multiple state AG cases. [Reuters] * Delaware adapting to future of AI managed companies. [Bloomberg Law News] * Peter […]

Plus, SCOTUS’ prediction markets policy is facing scrutiny.

DOJ Files Childish Brief, Begs Judge Not To Take Its Allowance: The $1,000 a day fine Todd Blanche would really like to avoid. Heartbreaking: DOJ Lawyers Used To Have To Follow Ethics Rules: While […]

More interesting might be who was left off the list. The post Biglaw Firm With A Stellar Rep On Associate Compensation appeared first on Above the Law.

The risk-reward numbers are pretty clear on this. The post The Next President Should Throw Open The Gates Of Trade To BYD And Other Electric Automakers appeared first on Above the Law.

The issue isn’t quite as simple as it seems. The post A Class Action Lawsuit Will Determine Whether Nintendo Customers Are Entitled To Tariff Refunds appeared first on Above the Law.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s college memories gave the actor a story he’ll never stop telling. The post Matt Damon Still Can’t Believe He Was Ketanji Brown Jackson’s College Scene Partner […]

Popular with Republican voters, not so much with Republican Senators… The post Senate Democrats Reintroduce Supreme Court Term Limits Bill, And The Polling Has Never Been Friendlier appeared first […]

The firm’s AI platform is called Wendell after Wendell Willkie. They could do with some of his advice. The post Willkie Farr And OpenAI Building Proprietary AI Named After Guy Who Would Not Have Cut […]

As courts continue implementing Texas bail reform 2026, staying informed about evolving procedures and legal standards remains essential.

The issue of truck accident fatalities in Texas is shaped by a complex combination of factors, including extensive freight activity, high-speed rural roadways, driver behavior, infrastructure […]

The Daily Record’s San Antonio report described a docket where less than two dozen of 143 people appeared, and noted that many people who miss their initial appearance may be ordered deported if […]

A careful investigation may be needed to determine who controlled the delivery, who employed or contracted with the driver, who owned the vehicle, who maintained it, and which insurance policies […]

Maybe in several years, we can get it back. The post 2026: A Rule Of Law Odyssey appeared first on Above the Law.

The good news is that advances in technology, increased awareness, and stricter regulations are helping mitigate the issue of distracted driving in the commercial transportation industry.

Effective governance frameworks can help ensure that redevelopment projects meet legal obligations while supporting broader business objectives.

The Trump DOJ claims government lawyers need immunity from professional consequences. Past DOJ attorneys disagree. The post Over 500 Former DOJ Lawyers Explain How They *Somehow* Managed Jobs Without […]

Did your law school or alma mater make the cut? The post The Law Schools Where Starting Salaries For Graduates Exceed Their Student Debt (2026) appeared first on Above the Law.

The DOJ’s Epstein files reply calls Katie Phang ‘outlandish’ and ‘absurd,’ then requests that the court please hold off on those sanctions. The post Todd Blanche’s Brief Has The Tone Of A Kid […]

[Sponsored] A conversation with Trustpoint.One CEO Christopher Gallagher The post Why Experience Still Matters In An AI-Driven Legal Industry appeared first on Above the Law.

House Oversight chair dumped receipts in letter after law professor bailed on scheduled testimony. The post Comer Throws Alan Dershowitz’s ‘Nothing To Hide’ Boast Back At Him With Subpoena […]

Not sure vibe coding is ready for legal prime time, at least not yet. The post Vibe Coding For Lawyers: Next Big Thing Or Just A Big Dud? appeared first on Above the Law.

The private equity firm sold its majority stake in June. The post Blackstone Divested From Spanx appeared first on Above the Law.

This publication has been inundated with essays by academics critical of Louisiana v. Callais, but has not published a single one in defense of it. So I decided to take it on in my column. After all, […]

One of SCOTUSblog’s most popular features is our live blogging during major oral arguments and opinion hand down days. Throughout these live chats, our moderators (led by Amy) not only provide […]

* Epstein victims urge Senate to reject Todd Blanche nomination because… well, because of the whole “using the DOJ to run interference for sex abusers” thing. [Washington Post] * Appalachian […]

Plus, the Trump administration continues to rebuild its tariff regime.

Judge VanDyke Has Taken To Asking The Supreme Court For Favors: Of the benchslap variety. Full Metal Briefing: Todd Blanche feared DOJ would get “skullfucked” by the courts. The Tortured Logic Of […]

The gym could be the key to the 1L year of your dreams. The post The Unexpected Place You Can Improve Your 1L Grades appeared first on Above the Law.

Turns out promising the president $100 million in free legal work creates conflicts on the paying side of the ledger too. The post Skadden Said Its Trump Deal Raised No Ethical Issues. Intel’s […]

Tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. PT, Harris Sliwoski attorney Jason Adelstone will join fellow cannabis industry professionals for a live webinar, The Cannabis Brief LIVE: Cannabis Rescheduling After […]

According to new book, Todd Blanche feared the DOJ would spend the next six months ‘getting skullfucked’ by the courts. The post Todd Blanche Feared Judges Giving It To DOJ In Extremely Uncomfortable […]

Markets mature when their contracts become recognizable. The post Enterprise AI Is Quietly Creating Its Own Standard Contract appeared first on Above the Law.

In 2021’s New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, the Supreme Court held that modern gun laws must be “consistent with the Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation” […]

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. The October 2025 Supreme Court Term was […]