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Baseball is as timeless as the law, and it looks different than it did just a few years ago too. The post The Legal Profession’s Yankee Stadium Moment appeared first on Above the Law.

‘Brown Nose Goes H.A.M.’ is not a real book, but it really should be. The post John Oliver Turned Todd Blanche’s Groveling Into A Dr. Seuss Book appeared first on Above the Law.

The list of firms matching Milbank keeps growing, and associates are loving every minute of it. The post Another Firm Says ‘All Aboard’ To Higher Associate Salaries appeared first on Above the […]

Lawsuit claims cannabis companies failed to disclose significant health risks.

One Nation, Overcharged, a campaign backed by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, launched to raise awareness of rising healthcare costs. The post What The ‘One Nation, Overcharged’ Campaign Aims […]

Chambers and Partners, the London-based legal research and rankings organization, has once again recognized Harris Sliwoski among the leading cannabis law firms in the United States. In its 2026 […]

Supporters of same-sex marriage breathed a sigh of relief when the Roberts court denied review last year in Davis v. Ermold, a case in which a county clerk in Kentucky, Kimberly Jean Davis, […]

Plus, how opinions are assigned.

* Goldman’s David Solomon asks Kathy Ruemmler to unresign. [Bloomberg Law News] * DOJ lawyers are getting a lot of heat for telling the DC Circuit that Trump could unilaterally tear down the Statue […]

Milbank Shocks The Market: Everyone had settled into the old associate pay scale, when Milbank decided to yet again respond to the rise in the cost of living. Scoreboard: Follow all the matching […]

“At least one Texas consumer reported that CAM Solar requested their son’s Social Security number for “credit purposes,” with the representation that the information would not affect the […]

In court documents, Read accused the Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police Department of tolerating “a culture of bias and corruption” that led to her being charged in the death of her […]

Residents sue, alleging police retaliated against those recording officers.

Another Biglaw Firm Matches Milbank: Katten Muchin bumps up their salaries! Keeping Up With The Milbanks: Check to see if your firm is on the scoreboard! Here Lies Diversity Lab: The FTC […]

Making room for nonlawyers in law firms. The post Law Firm Exploring New Way To Take In Money appeared first on Above the Law.

Rick Pazdur, formerly the FDA’s top oncology official, said the FDA is at a critical juncture that could determine the direction of the world’s top regulator of medicines. The post Former FDA […]

Sometimes, silence is the best action. The post Lawyers Should Sometimes Talk Less appeared first on Above the Law.

Whatever grade he got in Trusts & Estates wasn’t low enough. The post $225K Law School Theft Scheme Costs Attorney His License appeared first on Above the Law.

Among the three opinions arriving on Thursday from the April argument session was Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA v. Amarin Pharma. As the quick turnaround would suggest, Hikma is not a case that produced […]

A disputed fault scenario in Birmingham is one where the gap between receiving full compensation and receiving nothing can hinge on a single piece of evidence or a statement made before you […]

The firm’s salary increase is proving far more influential than a one-time payout ever could be. The post Why Milbank Decided To Rewrite The Biglaw Salary Scale Instead Of Writing A Bonus Check […]

The viability of a malpractice claim turns on the medical record, the applicable standard of care, and the causal connection between the provider’s conduct and the harm that followed.

A contingency agreement ensures that every single accident victim has equal access to the local court system, regardless of their current bank account balance.

Professional guidance simplifies the recovery path. Focus on healing as skilled professionals manage the complex legal tasks.

Before AI can be transformative, firms must get serious about something far less glamorous: governance The post The Real ‘AI Moment’ In Litigation Is Data Organization, Not Generative Output […]

After a motorcycle accident, victims should always call emergency services to report the accident and obtain an official report.

“We are incredibly proud of Tyler and James for furthering their investment in themselves and our region by participating in Leadership Sarasota,” said Jan Pitchford, Managing Partner of […]

The FTC never proved a thing… it didn’t have to. The post It’s Official: The Trump Administration Finished What It Started With Diversity Lab appeared first on Above the Law.

The race to match is on. We’ll keep track of every raise, bonus, and compensation move as law firms make their decisions. The post Associate Compensation Scorecard: The 2026 Summer Of Salary […]

More sophisticated in-house counsel are not waiting on outside providers to make changes in light of the efficiencies AI and automation can bring. The post Gina Passarella’s Powerful Talk At Legal […]

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

From the ministry-of-truth-back-on-its-bullshit dept The post Trump DOJ Proudly Rewrites History By Deleting January 6 Insurrection Press Releases appeared first on Above the Law.

Yet another Am Law 100 firm has increased associate salaries. The post Biglaw’s Raise Parade Rolls On With Another Match appeared first on Above the Law.

Thursday morning brought the first three decisions from the April argument session, with two of the three being unanimous. The first of those was Sripetch v SEC, which did just what the argument […]

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog. A short walk up a small hill from the World War II […]

Plus, the Supreme Court released three opinions on Thursday.

* Maduro adding Diddy’s lawyer. [Reuters] * “Deepfake Mocks Judge Spearheading Judiciary Deepfake Rule” [Law360] * John Bolton expected to plead guilty. [CBS News] * Law school deans call for […]

Quinn Emanuel Matches Milbank’s Salary Scale: With $2.7 billion in revenue for 2025, they can afford it! This Boutique Is Doling Out Milbank Money: Vartabedian Katz Hester Haynes is spreading the […]

Corporations voting? What can possibly go wrong? The post Judge Leans Into The Dystopia Of 2026 appeared first on Above the Law.

For lawyers and their clients, the risks of hiring an unqualified coach are substantial. The post The AI Consultant Problem: What A Disgraced Immigration Lawyer Teaches About The Perils Of An […]

The EO creates a ‘voluntary framework’ for AI developers to give the government early access to their latest tech. The post Trump Executive Order On AI Gives Central Role To NSA appeared first on […]

The world of commercial trucking litigation just got bigger. On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a unanimous opinion, greenlighted negligent hiring and negligent selection claims against […]

This new generation of lawyers needs all the intellectual firepower and commitment to the rule of law that it can muster. The post Now Is Not The Time appeared first on Above the Law.

Litera says five of the Global Top 10 Law Firms and more than 4,000 firms worldwide use Foundation 365. The post Foundation 365, Litera’s AI-Powered CRM Platform For Law Firms, Is Now Available […]

As firms continue raising pay, this boutique is adding spring bonuses of up to $25,000 to the mix. The post Boutique Firm Hands Out Spring Bonuses As Compensation Fever Spreads appeared first on […]

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge by AT&T and Verizon to the constitutionality of the process that the Federal Communications Commission uses to impose sanctions for violations […]

I’d say don’t make a habit of this, but it is already a little too late for that. The post Shia LeBeouf Pleads Guilty To Mardi Gras Battery Charges appeared first on Above the Law.

Industry insiders think a firm could soon top the market’s latest salary increase. The post ‘Over The Top’: The Race To Outdo Milbank’s New Salary Scale Has Officially Started appeared first on […]

Or maybe they really are this stupid. The post New SPLC Indictment Has Us Wondering If The DOJ Is Trying To Lose appeared first on Above the Law.

Race has played an important role in U.S. citizenship and immigration law since the earliest days of the nation’s history. By categorizing people into distinct races, Congress and the courts have […]