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[Sponsored] Now with updates for the AI era.  The post The Legal Tech–To-English Dictionary (2.0) Is Here! appeared first on Above the Law.

Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone goes above the Milbank scale at every class year — joining a growing list of boutiques that are simply paying more. The post Another Boutique Goes Above […]

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the federal government’s policy of systematically turning back asylum seekers before they can reach the U.S.-Mexico border. By a vote of 6-3, the justices […]

The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the federal government to remove protections for citizens of Haiti and Syria under a federal program that allows foreign citizens to stay in the […]

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. This Thursday’s conference […]

The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Hawaii law that makes it a crime for gun owners to bring their guns onto private property that is open to the public unless they have the property […]

For certain types of legal and business-related work AI can be incredibly helpful. The post I Used Generative AI Responsibly For Legal Work. You Can Too. appeared first on Above the Law.

The biotech IPOs window is now open, but that doesn’t mean every company can go through it. The post The Things To Think About Before Taking Your Biotech Company Public appeared first on Above the […]

We’re expecting 12 more opinions in argued cases. At least one is expected today.

* Minority representation among the legal profession up slightly, despite the hostile pressures of the last couple years. [American Lawyer] * Powerful lawyers expect AI to disrupt the traditional […]

Judge upholds verdict finding Meta and Google liable for harmful social media platform designs.

Experimental vaccine blocks fentanyl and related drugs before reaching the brain in animal studies.

FBI Arrests Eric Adams’s Former Chief Of Staff: Frank Carone arrested on federal bribery charges. Computer For Counsel?: Perplexity has a fix for the administrative grunt work you didn’t go to law […]

Criminalizing abortion in large swaths of the nation didn’t end it. The post The Impact Of <em>Dobbs</em> Isn’t What The Far Right Hoped For appeared first on Above the Law.

He negotiated FIFA agreements and got shots in his eyes. The post Retired Biglaw Partner Becomes Miami’s World Cup ‘Consigliere’ appeared first on Above the Law.

The merger may be finalized, but the departures aren’t. The post Winston’s Texas Two-Step: More Than A Dozen Lone Star Partners Have Headed For The Exits appeared first on Above the Law.

The TR announcement felt a little different. The post Thomson Reuters Rebuilt CoCounsel: A Pivot appeared first on Above the Law.

Legal tech vendors face more challengers from the raw AI world. The post Perplexity Jumps Into Legal With ‘Computer For Counsel’ appeared first on Above the Law.

A family lawyer negotiates a divorce settlement. Property is divided. Spousal support is waived. The final decree is entered. The file is closed. Two years later, the former husband is served with a […]

Bigger isn’t always better… The post Why Are Boutiques So Much Quicker To Raise Associates’ Salaries Than Biglaw? appeared first on Above the Law.

By proactively strengthening your cybersecurity posture and regularly reviewing incident response plans, you can reduce your exposure to future threats, improve resilience, and respond more […]

Estate planning is ultimately an act of love for your family. By taking these steps now, you can spare your loved ones from uncertainty, conflict, and unnecessary financial losses during an already […]

Supreme Court ignores Judge Newman’s rights. The post Todd Blanche Disgrace Train Rolls On appeared first on Above the Law.

As businesses prepare for their next phase of growth, proactive compliance efforts can serve as an important safeguard—helping leaders focus on expansion while maintaining confidence that their […]

Veteran attorneys Tanya O’Neill and Randall Carrigan bring decades of experience in environmental, health and safety, and securities and private equity practices in Milwaukee and Boston.

“We’re seeing a clear divide emerge,” said Steve Hasker, President and CEO of Thomson Reuters. “Firms that are operationalizing AI are pulling ahead. Those that aren’t are starting […]

Online divorce has offered new alternatives to those who want someone to help them with divorce paperwork. In the case of uncontested divorces, these sites can be convenient, accessible, and […]

“Christopher Clarke and Clara Villarreal each have decades of experience leading high stakes litigation on behalf of clients, and have distinguished themselves with an absolutely sterling […]

No one vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool but Trump himself. The post ‘We’ve Had Some Real Problems With Vandalism,’ Says Washington, D.C.’s Vandal In Chief appeared first on […]

His bio’s already gone from his law firm’s website. The post Brooklyn Lawyer/ Eric Adams Powerbroker Arrested By FBI appeared first on Above the Law.

This case is being handled by the newly established Business Tax Fraud Unit. The post Carlos Mencia Faces Criminal Charges Over Unfiled California Tax Returns appeared first on Above the Law.

Regular strength training combined with exercise lowers heart disease and heart attack risk in women.

Some experts believe the proposed pilot program, which could become law if left in the NDAA, is critical for how the US can tip the scales against China. The post Senate Armed Services Committee […]

In the month and a half since the Supreme Court decided Louisiana v. Callais, the actual and potential scope of that case’s destructive impact on the Reconstruction Amendments and on congressional […]

The Supreme Court’s April 29 ruling curtailing a key provision of the Voting Rights Act cleared the way for last-minute redistricting pushes in states such as Louisiana and Tennessee. As a result, […]

* Law school betting on Socratic method to combat AI “deskilling.” [ABA Journal] * Foley Hoag embracing role as anti-Trump Biglaw firm. [American Lawyer] * Stephen Miller drove new executive […]

The next opinion announcement day is expected to be Thursday.

Dunn Isaacson Rhee Matches Milbank: Paul, Weiss needs to take notes! Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes Pays Out The Big Bucks: Boutiques are sharing the wealth! The Axinn Scale?: This boutique […]

He has experience with all three branches of government. The post Arguing In Front Of SCOTUS To The White House appeared first on Above the Law.

Algae grows in standing water… but Donald Trump hopes most Americans don’t know that. The post I Forgot To Clean My Swimming Pool And, Frankly, I Too Suspect ANTIFA Vandals appeared first on Above […]

The Supreme Court on Tuesday in Blanche v. Lau cleared the way for immigration officers to more freely deny lawful permanent residents – also known as green card holders – admission into the […]

Updated on June 24 at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday’s decision in Pung v. Isabella County squarely rejects an argument that the longstanding use of tax foreclosure sales as a method to collect unpaid […]

AI’s not (necessarily) going to replace associates… The post Biglaw Chair Gets Real With How AI Is Changing The Role Of Associate appeared first on Above the Law.

I’m not betting against Apple this time. The post Apple Intelligence: A New Sheriff In Town For Legal AI? appeared first on Above the Law.

The firm that raised first-year salaries to $250,000 last year is already above the new scale, so bonuses of up to $25,000 it is. The post Boutique Law Firm’s Response To The Milbank Scale? Been […]

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sent a dispute over the compensation that a Michigan county was required to pay to a homeowner after it sold his house because of unpaid taxes back to the lower court. In […]

The implementation process layer is where Legal Operations captures lasting value, and it is the work no vendor will deliver in finished form. The post Why You Should Choose Legal Ops Tools You Can […]

I know issue spotting is the providence of lawyers, but journalists should have been doing better. The post What The News Is Getting Wrong About Pauline Newman’s Shadow Impeachment appeared first […]

Updated on June 23 at 4:45 p.m. The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in Exxon Mobil v. Corporación Cimex that a lawsuit by Exxon Mobil against Cuban state-owned companies for the confiscation of […]

The report’s overarching finding is that AI adoption is no longer the obstacle. The post Thomson Reuters ‘Future Of Professionals’ Report Warns Of Widening Gap Between AI Adoption And AI Value […]