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“While the Commonwealth is free by its lights to do the right thing for the right reason, the Rule of Law requires that it be done the right way,” Kelsey wrote for the court’s majority.

Lawyers for Virginia Democrats and Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones asked the Supreme Court on Monday afternoon to allow the state to use a new congressional map in the 2026 elections. The lawyers […]

SNL’s Brett Kavanaugh Finds 3rd Term Loophole: Don’t worry, it’s just a joke. For now. John Quinn Is Stepping Down: What a difference a year can make! We Have Another Name: The Wachtell […]

Let’s just say the partnership ranks are getting a little leaner. The post The Biglaw Firm That Lost 8 Percent Of Its Partners Last Year appeared first on Above the Law.

The Supreme Court on Monday afternoon cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional map that a lower court had blocked on the ground that it violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which […]

When Trump says that he’ll run for president again in 2028, is that a joke? The post Calm Down, Sane Republicans Say, He’s Only Joking appeared first on Above the Law.

Mifepristone, one of the two drugs used in medication abortions, which are the most common form of abortions in the United States, will remain widely available throughout the United States, at least […]

Your tour of all things related to lawyer and judicial ethics, with University of Houston law professor Renee Knake Jefferson. The post Legal Ethics Roundup: ‘Ethical Error Culture,’ NJ Weighs […]

Most legal analysts explain court opinions, Jonathan Turley knows that only gets in the way with his audience. The post Jonathan Turley Defends Virginia Redistricting Opinion By Refusing To Explain […]

Artificial intelligence rejected in favor of the time-tested method of ‘trust us.’ The post SCOTUS Rejects AI Assistance, Embraces Human Error Instead appeared first on Above the Law.

In courts where multilingual witnesses are the rule rather than the exception, the quality of your deposition interpreter is a litigation variable, not a logistics detail.

A real estate closing in Macon is more than a paperwork appointment. It is the legal process that transfers ownership, handles funds, clears title issues, and records key documents.

Arrivals demonstrate the Firm’s appeal across markets, strengthening its Corporate, Employment, Labor and Benefits, and Litigation Departments.

Avi Sutton, former Wachtell attorney turned LionTree GC and COO, has been identified as ‘CC-2’ in the indictment. The scheme keeps getting messier. The post The Wachtell Insider Trading […]

Our articles frequently focus on the mechanisms available to protect various forms of intellectual property (IP) and what types of IP can be protected with federal registration or a patent. But how […]

Lloyd complements existing AI tools by assisting in-house legal teams with the collective intelligence from decades of real decisions and peer insights.

Through his board service, David will help support SunCoast Blood Centers in advancing its mission to deliver lifesaving blood services and strengthen the health of the communities it serves.

Voice Assist uses CRM data to recognize callers instantly and achieve personalized human-like conversations.

The dollar amount will ‘Blow Your Mind.’ The post Dua Lipa Launches Multimillion-Dollar Suit Against Samsung appeared first on Above the Law.

For customers, the result is practical and immediate: faster research and drafting cycles, stronger first drafts, more consistent application of firm and client standards, reduced citation and review […]

Geofence warrants have increasingly been used in major investigations nationwide, raising concerns about privacy, free speech, and potential government overreach.

CLOC will be taking a look at the impact of AI on legal ops and the role of legal ops in the future. The post The CLOC Global Institute: Some Changes And Challenges appeared first on Above the Law.

Matt Damon’s latest Supreme Court parody says the quiet part out loud about third-term Trump fears. The post Matt Damon’s Beer-Braised Brett Kavanaugh Finds A Constitutional Loophole For […]

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.

Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the bullshit. The post DOJ Forum Shops Harassment Campaign Against Trans Kids And Their Doctors appeared first on Above the Law.

Just because it’s been planned, doesn’t mean it’s not still a jolt. The post John Quinn Stepping Down From Running Quinn Emanuel appeared first on Above the Law.

Speed is easy to buy. Judgment is not. The post Why Most Legal AI Tools Make Junior Lawyers Worse, Not Better appeared first on Above the Law.

“It would be consistent with my public image if I told you that I spent the summer catching flies so we could pull the wings off the flies,” Justice Samuel Alito told an audience at the 5th […]

Legal experts say the effort signals a broader shift toward data-driven enforcement, as regulators ramp up their scrutiny of telehealth companies and billing automation software. The post DOJ Doubles […]

Somewhere between 7,000 and 8,000 petitions for a writ of certiorari arrive at the Supreme Court each year. Or so the court itself says. The court is not alone. SCOTUSblog’s own “Supreme Court […]

* Legal shared in this month’s decent job report. But if recent history is any guide, expect a downward adjustment in a couple months. [Law360] * David Lat talks to Neal Katyal about the flak the […]

Alabama has asked the court to address its own redistricting effort.

New Mexico seeks court-ordered child protections for Meta social media platforms.

The DOJ’s Insider Trading Case Is Basically A Vault 100 Firm Directory: Sidley, Latham, Goodwin, Weil, DLA Piper, Willkie, Wachtell — this indictment would be for an impressive on-campus interview […]

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.

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. […]

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 […]

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

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.