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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says constant security has dramatically altered the way she lives. The post The Unexpected ‘Downside’ Of Becoming A Supreme Court Justice appeared first on Above the […]

So much for that line in the sand… The post S&C’s Bob Giuffra Put His Name On The Trump SCOTUS Petition He Was Going To Stay Away From appeared first on Above the Law.

Anyone facing an assault charge, at any degree, should understand what’s actually being alleged and how the law defines it before deciding how to respond.

Diploma privilege got the state through 2020 without incident. After canceling an entire bar exam, maybe it’s time to do it again. The post There’s An Obvious Fix For Washington’s Bar Exam […]

Insurance disputes following car accidents are often more complex than they initially appear.

“Christina’s recognition by WIPR is a well-deserved acknowledgment of her exceptional work, client-focused approach, and leadership within Shumaker’s Intellectual Property team,” said Patrick […]

“Alec’s thoughtful, efficient style and foundation in corporate and transactional law make him a welcome addition to our team and will serve clients well as he supports a wide range of business […]

“We are encouraged by the City’s early progress and grateful for the Independent Monitor’s careful, transparent assessment,” said Rachel M. Weisberg, Directing Attorney at Disability Rights […]

“These defendants used firearms and violence to terrorize innocent people for their own personal gain.” ~ FBI Indianapolis Special Agent in Charge Timothy J. O’Malley

The financial impact on the victim was severe. The victim took out personal loans, worked as a food delivery driver, obtained a second mortgage on her home, and borrowed money from a friend to pay […]

And Todd Blanche keeps trying to get over the Judiciary speedbump. The post Park Benches And Supreme Court Benches appeared first on Above the Law.

Lawyers for President Donald Trump and the federal government on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to take up his appeal of the defamation case brought against him by journalist E. Jean Carroll. A jury […]

The partner from the viral makeout video lost out on a planned move to Gibson Dunn. The post Gibson Dunn Snags Wachtell Partners… But One Planned Lateral Got Literally & Figuratively Benched […]

The rollout of the NextGen bar exam left a lot to be desired. The post BAR EXAM DISASTER! All The Details From Around The Country. appeared first on Above the Law.

Supreme Court reform is in the spotlight this summer after a contentious term in which the court limited Congress’ ability to prevent the president from removing the heads of certain federal […]

* Federal judges call out government attorneys for the 3 “U”s: “unlawful,” “unethical” and “unseemly” conduct. [Pro Publica] * Gibson Dunn snags big litigation team from Wachtell. [NY […]

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch on Tuesday called American democracy “very fragile” and said no person or group “should have too much power,” while observing that young people need to […]

Plus, the Supreme Court’s approval rating hit a new low.

An hour-long software delay turned out to be one of the least severe tech failures of the NextGen bar exam rollout. The post Maryland Thought It Had A Bar Exam Disaster. Turns Out They Were The Lucky […]

Six hours of tech troubles, no questions answered, and a class of grads told to put their lives on hold until September. The post Washington Just Called Off Its Entire Bar Exam appeared first on […]

This post is about Missouri. There are other states suffering. The post The California Bar Exam Was A Disaster, NCBE And Missouri: ‘Hold My Beer’ appeared first on Above the Law.

Electrician alleges harassment and retaliation while working at Washington nuclear construction site.

Plant-based eating pattern linked with lower heart disease risk among older women.

Another Day, Another Summer Bonus: Yet another firm is rewarding its associates with more money. The Biggest Sharks In Biglaw: But which law schools do all of these sharks come from? Find out […]

You know, doing nothing *was* an option. The post The Dems Helping Donald Trump Load Up The Federal Bench appeared first on Above the Law.

With the threats from compounders and generics mostly contained, we can take a look at the latest piece of GLP-1 news. The post Selling The Skinny appeared first on Above the Law.

Gorsuch says his friendship with Sotomayor proves profound disagreement doesn’t require personal animosity. The post Neil Gorsuch Says He Trusts Sonia Sotomayor’s Motives, Even If He Rejects Her […]

The common thread is timing. Nearly every meaningful protection has to be in place before a creditor appears.

Shocking! The post Trump Fails To File Promised Birthright Citizenship Rehearing Before Deadline appeared first on Above the Law.

The general counsel who told the Senate his role was ‘limited’ has started publishing a target list. The post DHS General Counsel Names Four Federal Judges ‘Worst Of The Worst’ As Threats Against […]

Two Republican senators want the slush fund killed in writing. Blanche testified it was dead, so writing it down shouldn’t be hard. And yet… The post Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Is Being Held Up […]

The Trump administration will apparently not ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its June 30 ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship – the […]

In honor of Shark Week, here’s a deep dive into the sources of associates for five top law firms. The post Where Biglaw Gets Its Lawyers: An ATL Infographic appeared first on Above the Law.

[Sponsored] Join us for this webinar as the group will dig into what the new global data reveals about why contract ownership remains Legal’s most expensive blind spot. The post Webinar: Why Contract […]

It’s a grand tradition of chaos, and we want to hear all about it. The post The Bar Exam Is Here, Which Means Something Is About To Go Horribly Wrong appeared first on Above the Law.

Biglaw keeps waiting while other firms keep writing checks. The post Cha-Ching: Another Firm Joins The Bonus Party appeared first on Above the Law.

Clio Work went live in Canada on July 23, enabled by more than 470,000 Canadian cases drawn from Jurisage. The post Bringing Home The Bacon: Clio Launches ‘Clio Work’ AI In Its Home Country Of […]

As patients increasingly bring AI chatbot advice into exam rooms, where does liability land when that advice goes wrong? Health law attorney Meghan O’Connor said the answer still isn’t clear, but […]

Federal rescheduling has finally arrived, but it didn’t magically solve everything for California cannabis businesses. Instead, it created a new set of decisions: whether to pursue DEA registration […]

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. I have written about bilateral judicial […]

Sometimes concurring opinions of justices add little to what is in the court’s decision. Other times, however, they take a very different approach and urge a major change in the law. In my last […]

* Corporate pardons were never a thing. Trump has issued nine. [The New Republic] * Freshfields losing European partners worried about U.S. growth. [Bloomberg Law News] * Comey seeks to 86 the […]

Plus, how predictable is the Supreme Court from oral argument?

More Milbank Money: Up to $25K in special bonuses for associates and counsel. Is any firm willing to match without Cravath’s permission? What’s Your Sign? This lawyer zodiac breakdown will leave […]

Worried about the bar exam this week? Well, it could be worse! Just ask the class of 2014. The post A Bar Exam Disaster For The Ages appeared first on Above the Law.

Beware of gifts-bearing Greeks. The post A Jaunt Through ‘The Odyssey’ appeared first on Above the Law.

Weirdly, no questions about Blanche… The post A Blanche Confirmation Hearing Witness Is Getting Death Threats. Thanks, Sens. Hawley And Schmitt! appeared first on Above the Law.

Updated on July 29 at 12:10 p.m. The Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to fully implement an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that seeks to impose […]

If you aren’t going to study the day before the exam, what are you going to do? Read this. The post The Bar Exam Pep Talk Every Student Needs To Read appeared first on Above the Law.

Former Kirkland partner David Fox believes AI-powered firms could reshape the entire legal industry. The post The Lawyer Who Helped Build Kirkland Thinks AI Will Build Its Successor appeared first on […]