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The Streisand Effect Finds Its Spirit Animal: The Atlantic published an article based on multiple insider accounts of Kash Patel’s drinking prompting the FBI Director to promise swift legal […]

Mayes said that the lawsuit is little more than a request to the federal government that it follow its own rules and regulations.

“Once again, New York is facing devastating federal cuts for nothing more than political payback,” Hochul, a Democrat, said. “Ripping away money that goes toward critical safety upgrades on our […]

The plaintiffs in the claim include philosophy Professor Noelle McAfee, English and indigenous studies Professor Emilio Del Valle-Escalante, and economics Professor Caroline Fohlin. Notably, all […]

“It is so common that it is now cliché that coffee drinks depend on the caffeine contained therein to provide them with the energy they need to get through the day,” the lawsuit says. […]

On Monday, JetBlue tried to back-track, calling its initial response incorrect and saying that “fares can change at any moment as seats are purchased or as inventory is adjusted based on demand.” […]

President Trump, along with his sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, filed the lawsuit in January, claiming that the Internal Revenue Service failed to protect his and the Trump Organization’s […]

Kannon Shanmugam Is Headed To Davis Polk & Wardwell: Best of luck to the firm’s new Supreme Court and appellate practice! Wave Goodbye To The ICE/IRS Firewall: One small step toward losing […]

2025 was very successful for the firm. The post The Biglaw Firm Rising Through The Rankings appeared first on Above the Law.

Working for a judge who treats clerks with respect could be the difference between a successful career in law and none at all. The post ‘Glassdoor for Judges’ Celebrates Its Second Birthday […]

Just because you can electronically file a document, doesn’t mean you should. The post Attorneys Often Clog eFiling Systems With Unnecessary Filings appeared first on Above the Law.

When you rush a political prosecution out the door, you forget things. Like, for instance, elements of the actual crime. The post Justice Department’s SPLC Indictment Just Got Dumber, Which Seemed […]

Say hello to the top law firms in Boston. The post The Most Prestigious Biglaw Firms In Boston (2027) appeared first on Above the Law.

Paul Clement, appearing for the rule of law. The post The Biglaw EO Cases Head To The D.C. Circuit With A Hall-Of-Fame Advocate — And One Very Thirsty Judge appeared first on Above the Law.

Do you have to be so loud about your First Amendment rights? The post FedSoc Event Meant To Sanewash DHS Abducting People Made Harder By Protesters Making A Big Fuss About Racial Profiling appeared […]

It’s five o’clock somewhere. The post Pirro Taps Out On Powell appeared first on Above the Law.

The firm’s star Supreme Court litigator — and partner Masha Hansford — are the latest to bail on a firm that seems to be betting its future on corporate work over courtroom work. The post Prominent […]

The top Biglaw firm is ‘an exciting place to be’ thanks to the big news. The post DLA Piper Drops Its Swiss Verein Like A Bad Habit appeared first on Above the Law.

His longstanding commitment to the organization reflects both his personal experience and dedication to supporting military communities. 

“It is an honor to participate in the symposium and engage with students and professionals exploring careers in entertainment and sports law,” said Boland.

Steve is also committed to pro bono service, providing bankruptcy and insolvency training and legal assistance to members of the United States Navy, including Judge Advocate General officers and […]

“As the real estate landscape in St. Petersburg continues to experience high demand, Eric will be an asset to clients facing complex commercial real estate disputes,” said Mindi Richter, […]

Maybe new age firms and traditional firms aren’t so different after all, in that neither are truly looking down the road. The post New Age And Traditional Law Firms: The Need To Take A Long View […]

Send us your submissions by FRIDAY, MAY 1, at 5:00 P.M. (Eastern time). The post Law Students: Submit Your Entries For Above The Law’s 17th Annual Law Revue Video Contest! appeared first on Above […]

From the making-America-late-on-interest-payments-again dept The post US Going Deeper Into The Red Now That The IRS Is Sharing Tax Data With ICE appeared first on Above the Law.

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

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA v Amarin Pharma presents a complex dispute between Amarin, the manufacturer of Vascepa, a prescription medication to reduce heart disease, and Hikma, which markets a generic […]

On Monday, April 27, the Supreme Court will hear Chatrie v. United States, a case about police access to geofence data, a digital record of a person’s location. This case could serve as a landmark […]

On the last regularly scheduled day of arguments for the 2025-26 term, the Supreme Court will consider a dispute in Mullin v. Doe over the Trump administration’s efforts to significantly scale back […]

* Justice Department charges soldier who made $400,000 betting on Maduro capture. Weirdly, no action at all on whoever keeps making million dollar oil shorts minutes before Trump announces imaginary […]

Here’s a look at what happened at the Supreme Court this week. Plus, a new survey explores the partisan gap in views on the court and its causes.

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.

The justices considered a challenge to how immigration officers classify lawful permanent residents who have been accused but not yet convicted of committing a crime that puts them at risk of being […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The case thrusts the court into a battle involving over 100,000 lawsuits, “billions and billions” of dollars, the international scientific community, federal and state policymakers, and, if you […]