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Fifth Circuit’s Stuart Kyle Duncan Shows You Can Go Far Without Doing The Reading: Also, the Establishment Clause doesn’t matter anymore. Keeping It Real About Real Estate Law: These schools […]

Partners can actually make less than some associates. The post Biglaw Partnership Isn’t Always The Financial Windfall You May Think It Is appeared first on Above the Law.

The expansion opens the product up to the wider legal market after a six-month period in which it was limited to Clio Manage subscribers. The post Clio Work, Clio’s AI Workspace, Is Now Available […]

Exasperated judge lays down sanctions. The post Joe Exotic’s Lawyer Runs Afoul Of AI Hallucinations appeared first on Above the Law.

Law firm leaders warn that skipping cite checks in the age of AI can tank your firm’s credibility. The post Elite Biglaw Firm Learns The Real Cost Of AI Hallucinations: The Firm’s Reputation […]

Corporate America spent years threatening to pull business from law firms that didn’t diversify. Now they’re waving the white flag. The post Companies Are Quietly Killing Their Law Firm Diversity […]

He’s definitely done the reading! The post Law Student Finds Himself In The Best Jeopardy Possible appeared first on Above the Law.

During approximately 90 minutes of oral argument on Wednesday in Blanche v. Lau, the justices considered a challenge to how immigration officers classify lawful permanent residents who have been […]

Fifth Circuit comes right out and says that their version of ‘history’ is not about facts. The post Ten Commandments In Schools Law Upheld, As Fifth Circuit Declares ‘Thou Shalt Not Confuse Us With […]

Social media addiction, at least at the trial court level in California, is real. The post Sex, Drugs, And Social Media Addiction appeared first on Above the Law.

In yesterday’s decision in Hencely v Fluor Corporation, Justice Clarence Thomas’ opinion for the majority rejected the idea that military contractors have absolute immunity for negligent mistakes […]

In order for punitive damages to be awarded, the at-fault party’s actions must have been especially reckless or negligent.

If you missed it live, this is a chance to see how AI can support your real legal work in a practical, usable way. The post AI For Lawyer Moms appeared first on Above the Law.

U.S. joins much of the world in acknowledging medical marijuana The U.S. has joined much of the world in acknowledging medical marijuana. Let international trading begin! Effective April 22, 2026, […]

The Jones Act continues to remind the industry that protecting the people who operate ships is just as important as moving cargo across the sea.

Understanding the role of evidence can help individuals approach these situations more effectively. By focusing on thorough documentation and consistency, it becomes possible to build a stronger case […]

“We could have issued four Proclamations to encompass all of the work and dedication that Sharon has given to our community,” noted Lisa A. Sobecki, President of the Board of Lucas County […]

“Natalie is a proven leader who takes an innovation-forward approach to eDiscovery, and we are thrilled that she has been recognized by Relativity for her efforts,” said Tony Draksic, Chief […]

If you’re interested in working in real estate, you need to see this list. The post The Best Law Schools For Real Estate Law (2026) appeared first on Above the Law.

When a plaintiff files suit in state court – and a federal district court would have jurisdiction over the case had it been filed there – 28 U.S.C. §1446(b)(1) gives the defendant 30 days in […]

“Sandy exemplifies everything the Dottie Berger MacKinnon Women of Influence Award represents,” said Ronald A. Christaldi, Shumaker Partner and President/CEO, Shumaker Advisors Florida, LLC.

New benchmarking data shows leaner resourcing on Litigation and M&A matters as AI and efficiency pressures reshape legal service delivery.

Since our last post, the Supreme Court has been busy pruning the relist garden.

The market will not reward lawyers for doing slowly what a platform can do quickly. It will reward lawyers who know where the machine helps, where it fails, and how to turn speed into better strategy […]

At the Medicarians Conference, Ricardo Carcas, assistant special agent in charge of the Office of Investigations, discussed cases of fraud in the ACA and how the DOJ is combatting it. The post How […]

During oral argument on Monday in Monsanto Company v. Durnell, the justices will consider a question that might seem quite dry: Does the federal law governing pesticide product labels supersede state […]

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump criticized the court once again on Truth Social.

* Republican county judge blocks Virginia’s redistricting effort. The same judge already tried to block it before and keeps getting swatted down by the state supreme court. [Reuters] * SBF says he […]

Jonathan Turley’s Remarks Wouldn’t Fly In An Undergraduate Paper: But we have to pretend its credible because he’s saying it. Calling Your Own Words “Lies” Is A Strong Start: Kash Patel’s $250M […]

Everyone’s been busy billing at the firm. The post There Are No Slackers At This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

It’s not as simple as it seems. The post Can The Police Really Crack Down On Montana License Plates? appeared first on Above the Law.

This episode of UpLevel View is for legal leaders looking to stay ahead in an AI-driven world. The post How Legal Teams Can Stay Relevant In Product-Led Companies appeared first on Above the Law.

Grand jury alleges nonprofit secretly diverted funds to extremist-linked individuals.

Fertility rates have been declining in the United States — and around the world — for a long time. The post The U.S. Is Poised For Its First-Ever Population Decline And All It Took Was Making It A […]

After graduating from law school, Jordan Martin did what many young attorneys are trained to do – he followed the path that had been carefully laid out before him. He joined a large law firm, where […]

And is Alito really going to retire? The post Law Firms Are Drowning In Cash. Trump’s PAC Is Drowning In Legal Bills. appeared first on Above the Law.

Passing the bar is hard. Affording Los Angeles rent is even harder. The post Biglaw Associate Moves Back In With Mom & Dad Thanks To Absurd Rent Prices appeared first on Above the Law.

What a load off the shoulders! The post NCBE Updates Character Report Application To Encourage Applicants To Get The Help They Need appeared first on Above the Law.

The FBI Director lost one defamation suit, torched a key fact in another, and called a reporter a liar for reading his own complaint back to him. All in a day’s work. The post Kash Patel’s $250 […]

The faculty told the university not to hire Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove. The university announced the pick anyway. The post Kentucky Law School’s Dean Fight Is A Dumpster Fire appeared first on […]

The initial consultation is the first chapter of every client relationship, and in many cases, it determines whether the rest of the story gets written at all.

Workers’ compensation is meant to help, but the process can be slow. Taking care of hearing loss early can really improve your safety and quality of life.

This is a great way for current and prospective law students to gauge their employment prospects. The post The Best Law Schools For Getting A Biglaw Job (2026) appeared first on Above the Law.

New NALP Foundation data shows a record 83% of departing associates left within five years of hire. The post Associates Are Leaving Faster Than Ever — But Let’s Be Honest, Biglaw Designed It […]

If the KKK ran the Department of Justice, what exactly would they be doing differently? The post Trump DOJ Indicts Civil Rights Group For Working To Take Down Hate Groups appeared first on Above the […]

The Supreme Court will hear oral argument next week in Chatrie v. United States, which concerns a Virginia man who was convicted of bank robbery. Okello Chatrie contended in the lower courts that the […]