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Pam Bondi Wants To Call The Ethical Shots: Can’t be held in contempt if she’s the final arbiter! Noem? I Hardly Know Her!: Trump fires Kristi Noem mid speech. Hate Trump all you want, but the man […]

It didn’t get to be the richest law firm without some noteworthy growth. The post The Fastest Growing Kirkland & Ellis Office appeared first on Above the Law.

If you are going to make a change, do it for the right reasons and make it count. The post You’ve Had Enough. Now What? How To Make A Law Firm Move Actually Work appeared first on Above the Law.

Meaningful work doesn’t always happen at a desk. Let AI improve your work-life balance. The post The Hands-Free Law Practice: How Nursing Moms And Carpooling Crusaders Can Get Real Work Done With […]

A group of Syrian nationals urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to leave in place a ruling by a federal judge in New York City that allows them to remain The post Syrian nationals urge Supreme Court […]

If you want to build a meaningful, sustainable career, you must determine and define your destiny early. The post Your Destiny Is Not Assigned To You appeared first on Above the Law.

Trump’s war on the press may not survive judicial scrutiny — but that might not be the point. The post Trump’s Courtroom Strategy When Suing The Press: File First, Worry About The Constitution […]

The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard argument in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, a case on whether federal law prevents state law claims allowing brokers to be held liable The post Court […]

Not all titles of nobility are compliments. The post Brown Rudnick Faces Gender-Based Discrimination Suit Over Unwanted Nicknames appeared first on Above the Law.

The report covers three major topic areas: gen AI adoption and perspectives, access to justice, and the rule of law. The post AI Adoption Among Legal Professionals Has More Than Doubled In A Year, […]

Kristi Noem gets the Old Yeller treatment. The post Trump Dumps Kristi Noem In The Middle Of Her Speech, Which Is Objectively Very Funny appeared first on Above the Law.

MAGA judges are a different breed entirely. The post How Trump’s True Believer Judges Are Warping The Federal Courts appeared first on Above the Law.

At Shumaker, Jill will guide clients through nearly every facet of commercial and residential real estate transactions—from property acquisition, disposition, and leasing to private and traditional […]

For legal teams, translation should be treated as part of litigation planning – not as an administrative afterthought.

[Sponsored] A group of Litera Foundation customers recently gathered to share the transformative applications they’re discovering. Here, we’re profiling how a group of elite firms are staying on […]

This degradation should concern all stakeholders: not simply that competitive balance is shifting, but that our athletes are asked to operate inside a rulebook that is still being written.

We don’t need no stinkin’ ethics. The post Bondi Says She’s The Bar Now appeared first on Above the Law.

Saliva analysis shows promise for detecting several neurological disorders early.

The promise of the FCRA in 2025 is simple yet profound: in an age of speed, accuracy still matters.

Understanding the statute of limitations is the first step toward protecting your legal rights after a car accident in Illinois.

If AI allows firms to replace timekeeping with flat fees, it could give lawyers the time and money to pursue the public interest work they’re putting off. The post The Billable Hour’s Existential […]

[Sponsored] Put away the guesswork—Lexis® Verdict & Settlement Analyzer helps legal professionals assess case potential with confidence by using data-driven insights from the industry’s […]

This Top 100 Am Law firm is staying on trend and adopting a nonequity partnership role for attorneys. The post Welcome To Partnership, Sort Of: Another Top Biglaw Firm Creates An ‘Income Partner’ […]

If Moderna’s full financial payout to the companies is reached, it would rank among the largest disclosed patent settlements in biopharmaceutical industry history. The post Moderna To Pay Up To […]

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corporation that two men who were seriously injured in New York and Pennsylvania by buses operated by New The post Supreme Court […]

We may not know yet how the many tariff refund disputes will be untangled, but we learned Wednesday that the Trump administration thinks it only needs until August to finish The post SCOTUStoday for […]

Educational report explains rising overdose dangers from contaminated stimulant drug supplies.

* Senate votes to NOT have a vote on approving Iran strikes. When the Framers conceived of the separation of powers, they never planned for, “what if one branch doesn’t want any powers?” [CNN] * […]

Dissents Are Down Since Pauline Newman’s Shadow Impeachment: Do judges agree more or are they afraid to dissent? Kathryn Ruemmler Set To Give Testimony On ‘Uncle Jeffrey’: Expect questions about […]

The lateral market is thriving. The post The Gender Breakdown Of Biglaw Partner Moves appeared first on Above the Law.

The Supreme Court unanimously sided with the federal government on Wednesday in Urias-Orellana v. Bondi, holding in an opinion by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson that federal courts of appeals must […]

‘That’s the way it is’ … now. The post World’s Deadliest Sharks Only One-Third As Deadly To Minnesotans In 2026 As ICE, Trump’s Stupid War appeared first on Above the Law.

Bending the knee was easy. Explaining it to Congress is proving harder. The post Democrats To Kirkland & Ellis: For The Fourth Time, What Exactly Did You Promise Trump? appeared first on Above […]

The resume is not the Cheesecake Factory menu. The post What Happens To Your Resume After You Hit Send: What Legal Recruiters Wish You’d Done Differently appeared first on Above the Law.

The firm insists its new office won’t compete with Wachtell or anyone else in its ‘good friends’ circle. The post ‘We Have Zero Interest In Practicing U.S. Law’: Top UK Firm Opens Office In New […]

Someone has to keep the Creeps accountable. The post Radiohead Refuses To Be Motion Picture Soundtrack For ICE Propaganda Video appeared first on Above the Law.

A frantic 24-hour pivot in the Biglaw cases suggests optics may matter more than outcomes. The post Trump’s Fear Of Looking Like A Loser Becomes DOJ’s Embarrassing Legal Headache appeared first […]

Pam Bondi wants to halt state bars from investigation ethical breaches on her watch… forever. The post Pam Bondi Wants Sole Power To Decide If DOJ Lawyers — Including Herself — Act Unethically […]

Do judges feel less safe about disagreeing with their colleagues? The post Federal Circuit Dissents Plummet After Pauline Newman’s Ersatz Impeachment appeared first on Above the Law.

And the bar examiners prove once again that they don’t care about anyone but themselves. The post John Roberts Suffers The Slings And Arrows Of Pure Rage Trump appeared first on Above the Law.

[Sponsored] A practical, results-focused tutorial on how litigators can balance expansive discovery rights and privacy concerns without slowing cases down. The post Discovery As Truth-Seeking: Win […]

Kathryn Ruemmler isn’t done being dragged for her connection with Jeffrey Epstein. The post Kathryn Ruemmler To Give House Testimony After ‘Uncle Jeffrey’ Emails Spark Firestorm appeared first on […]

Brothers in Law is a recurring series by brothers Akhil and Vikram Amar, with special emphasis on measuring what the Supreme Court says against what the Constitution itself says. For more content […]

We were live as the court released its opinions in Urias-Orellana v. Bondi and Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp.. The post Opinions for Wednesday, March 4 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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 […]

Good morning, and welcome to the court’s fourth opinion day in less than two weeks. We will be live blogging beginning at 9:30 a.m. EST. The post SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, March 4 appeared first […]

Federal case resolves allegations involving harassment, tenant rights, and accountability.

Federal sentence imposed for price fixing and extortion conspiracy case.

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 is […]

California removes kratom products amid rising safety and addiction concerns.