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Go Big Or Go Home: Biglaw may be the largest single employer of new law school grads, but now associate class sizes are shrinking. Senator Schiff Tried A New Approach With Trump’s Election-Denying […]

He sat in all three branches of government, but never in a law school classroom. The post No Law Degree, No Problem appeared first on Above the Law.

If only NCBE would live up to the mission statement it sets forth on its website in capital letters.   The post Bar Exam FUBARs Are Still Out There appeared first on Above the Law.

It will be interesting to see where NetDocuments goes in the plaintiffs’ market The post NetDocuments For Plaintiffs’ Lawyers: It’s Pretty Cool appeared first on Above the Law.

A nonfiction book can build your reputation, sharpen your thinking, and help others. But only if you stop talking about writing it and begin. The post Every Lawyer Has A Book In Them. Most Never […]

Todd Blanche is named personally in the suit. He’ll probably be confirmed as AG anyway. The post The DOJ Has Betrayed Epstein Survivors — New Mexico Is Suing Over The Latest Issue appeared first on […]

As AI enters courtrooms and legal systems lag behind, Superjustice argues that the real crisis and opportunity lie ahead.

Phil Fox argues that the administration is substituting political accusations for legal analysis. The post DOJ’s Lawsuit Against D.C. Bar Counsel Sparks ‘McCarthyism’ Accusation appeared first […]

Mary Jane Jung’s complaint blames the rules that stripped 600 examinees of their phones. The people who wrote those rules aren’t in the caption. The post Woman Who Went Into Cardiac Arrest During NY […]

Business licenses connect your legal structure to your real-world operations. Without them, your LLC is a shell without the permission to run.

A well-built, attorney-reviewed template that’s paired with plain-language guidance can be a genuinely good starting point, especially for routine agreements like NDAs or basic service contracts.

Understanding these laws offers a fascinating glimpse into how Pennsylvania’s legal system has evolved while retaining parts of its history.

‘When did it become so difficult to answer such a simple question?’ The post Adam Schiff Has Had It With Trump’s Election-Denying Judicial Nominees. Same, Honestly. appeared first on Above the Law.

[Sponsored] An in-depth look at ways your firm can be more efficient and organized. The post How SmartAdvocate™ Manages A Case From First Call To Final Settlement appeared first on Above the Law.

Biglaw now employs more new law graduates than any other sector, but first-year hiring just fell for the first time since 2014. The post Biglaw Is Bigger Than Ever, But Its Associate Classes Are […]

A whopping 7 in 10 law schools find themselves in financial trouble. The post Law Schools Spent 30 Years Buying U.S. News Rankings And The Bill Just Came Due appeared first on Above the Law.

The product, which the company has not yet named, is currently in pilot with five law firms on live cases, with general availability planned for early next year. The post DISCO Moves Beyond […]

Bankruptcy judge rules arbitration clause covered fee disputes not, you know, fraud. The post Biglaw Firm Facing RICO Claims Loses Motion To Compel Arbitration appeared first on Above the Law.

OpenAI settles federal hiring case and agrees to change recruitment practices nationwide.

The approach is being called ‘tariff refund monetization.’ The post Retailers Are Selling Economic Rights To Their Potential Tariff Refunds appeared first on Above the Law.

Anyone watching the Supreme Court this past term may have remarked on the frequency with which the justices talk about fossilized tree resin. Consider: The court in Trump v. Cook: “We see no […]

Justice Amy Coney Barrett recently resisted a label that has followed several members of the current Supreme Court. Asked whether her occasional breaks with the court’s conservative majority […]

* New Mexico sued the Justice Department, accusing Todd Blanche of facilitating a cover-up of Epstein crimes in the state. [Courthouse News Service] * Trump attempts to block BBC access to his […]

Plus, a judge confirmed on Wednesday that TPS for Haitians has ended.

Ukrop recalls prepared meals after possible metal contamination found during production.

Milbank Offers An Early Start, And Actually Means ‘Optional’: The firm is offering its incoming class a start date three weeks early, and citing ‘exceptionally strong client demand’ to explain why. […]

A resignation, a heartbreaker of an election, and an unlikely return. The post He Left The Bench For The Ballot, Then Came Back For More appeared first on Above the Law.

It’s no coincidence that Trump has been warming to Ukraine’s cause of late… The post Trump Warms To Ukraine Only Because It’s Winning; He Might Do The Right Thing For The Wrong Reason […]

If we are not intentional, we risk designing AI systems that optimize work while forgetting the people doing it. The post AI Doesn’t Need Your Data. It Needs Your Workflow. appeared first on Above […]

NALP says large firms have become the dominant destination for new graduates, marking a dramatic shift in legal hiring. The post Biglaw Is Now The Largest Employer Of New Law Grads appeared first on […]

Not a single Trump 2.0 judicial nominee will admit that Joe Biden legitimately won the 2020 election. The post Former Federal Prosecutors To Senate: Stop Confirming Election Deniers To The Federal […]

Asking about expected response times for calls or emails sets a clear standard from the start. A firm that struggles to answer this question clearly may struggle with communication once the case is […]

And summer bonuses have arrived. The post Will We Never Learn Our Lesson About The Bar Exam? appeared first on Above the Law.

For many businesses, choosing an email provider that prioritises user privacy is part of maintaining professional credibility in a world where digital trust matters more each year.

Screenshot everything immediately if you were a passenger — the trip screen, driver identity, route, and receipt. App records are the backbone of the coverage-phase question.

Things must be really busy at the firm. The post Milbank Is So Busy It’s Letting Its Incoming Associates Start Early — Again appeared first on Above the Law.

The fallout from a firearms charge in a restrictive state is so intense that complying with the law before entering that state is far less demanding than mounting a defense after a criminal matter […]

The confirmation that was supposed to be a formality just got a lot more complicated. The post Todd Blanche Loses Susan Collins’s Vote. Blame His Secret Promises To Anti-Abortion Groups. appeared […]

[Sponsored] The company is emphasizing ‘white glove service’ in the AI era. Here’s what the initiative is delivering for clients. The post From ‘Vendor’ To ‘Partner’: How LexisNexis Is […]

Brown Rudnick landed a 34-lawyer intellectual property team from HSF Kramer while launching a brand-new Silicon Valley office. The post Biglaw Firm Goes Even Bigger With Largest Group Hire In Firm […]

A complete and rapid reversal is unlikely. The post Will Trump’s Tariffs Be Reversed After He Leaves Office? appeared first on Above the Law.

HHS is reviving a rebate program for 340B drug discounts after the previous pilot was blocked in court earlier this year. The post HHS Is Reviving Its 340B Rebate Push — And Providers Are None Too […]

This is the second piece in a series on what I believe the court can, and should, do better. *** The Supreme Court justices have an unusual relationship with the press. The court issues what are […]

* Chicago U.S. Attorney’s Office self-reports wrongdoing to DOJ watchdog… where almost certainly nothing will end up happening. [Chicago Tribune] * ABA House of Delegates refuses to junk […]

Last week, the federal government joined President Donald Trump’s personal legal team in asking the Supreme Court to review an $83.3 million judgment against the president in a defamation case […]

Plus, why does the Supreme Court term begin on the first Monday in October?

A Houston family law attorney I worked with was sitting at 22nd place in local search results. They might as well have been invisible. Like many lawyers, they had set up their Google Business Profile […]

The Supreme Court will kick off its 2026-27 term with oral arguments in a lawsuit brought by a Colorado county seeking millions of dollars from oil and gas companies for their alleged role in […]

Federal rescheduling turned California cannabis license designations into real strategy decisions, not just paperwork. This post explains when and how to convert or split A/M licenses, why medical vs […]

This article was adapted from an essay that first appeared in the essay collection America Unfinished: 250 Years of Law and Governance (MIT Press, 2026). *** We are on the cusp of some revolutionary […]