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On Saturday, two companies that manufacture mifepristone came to the court in Danco Laboratories v. Louisiana, asking the justices to pause a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit […]

He’s Being Told To Apologize For Noticing The Case That Gutted Voting Rights: Very rude of him to be honest, frankly. Habba Doubles Down On The 86 Gambit On The View: The crowd didn’t love her […]

2025 was a strong year in the mid-size market. The post On The Growing Mid-Sized Law Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

Biglaw clients put tech under the microscope.  The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Eyeing AI  appeared first on Above the Law.

Exploring the difference between stagnant and growing law firms, in this episode of the ‘Be That Lawyer’ podcast. The post The Leadership Shifts That Drive Law Firm Growth appeared first on […]

Being a lawyer is hard enough. The post Lawyers Shouldn’t Condition Adjournments On Substantive Concessions appeared first on Above the Law.

As plaintiffs’ firms bulk up, they’re willing to pay, and promising a different kind of payoff. The post Plaintiffs’ Firms Are Calling Biglaw’s Bluff When It Comes To Hiring Talented Law School […]

The administration isn’t even trying to seek out competence. The post Trump U.S. Attorney Pick May Lack Trial Experience, But Was January 6 Protestor! appeared first on Above the Law.

You’ll never guess who! The post Law Student Fights To Protect Voter Privacy Rights In Jeopardy appeared first on Above the Law.

And gets dunked on by the ladies at The View. The post Alina Habba Exonerates Comey. But Not On Purpose. appeared first on Above the Law.

A serious truck accident can leave people facing physical pain, financial pressure, and a lot of uncertainty. Getting the right legal guidance early can help you make informed decisions and avoid […]

The selected attorneys were recognized for their excellence in the Intellectual Property (IP) or Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) categories.  

“Nick brings a thoughtful and strategic approach to complex disputes,” said Steve Meckler, Partner and Litigation & Disputes Service Line Lead at Shumaker.

The Court just gutted the Voting Rights Act And Trump wants Hakeem Jeffries to apologize for noticing. The post Donald Trump Wants Everyone (But Him) To Respect The Supreme Court’s Legitimacy […]

“We are excited to welcome Krystina to the AVIP Board and look forward to her positive impact as we continue to advance the industry and science of vapor intrusion,” said Michael Pennell, Executive […]

“This recognition from Bloomberg Government reflects the strength of our team and the trust our clients place in us to navigate today’s increasingly complex policy environment,” said Ryan P. […]

“We’re incredibly grateful for Shumaker Law Firm’s longstanding support of the University of South Florida and especially Bulls Athletics,” USF CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins said. 

It is important to understand the severity of your injuries before making detailed statements to insurance providers, as these can lead to lower settlement offers in the future.

We need to focus on how GenAI works while neither oversimplifying it nor making it too complicated. The post The Provocative Abramowitz Keynote And The Computer That Won’t Come On appeared first on […]

Please share your thoughts in this (always) brief and anonymous survey. The post Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals?  appeared first on Above the Law.

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

Send us your submissions by FRIDAY, MAY 1, at 5:00 P.M. (Eastern time). The post It’s The Final Countdown: Submit Your Law Revue Entries ASAP appeared first on Above the Law.

From the weak-men-afraid-of-words dept The post Brendan Carr ‘Launches’ His Bogus FCC ‘Review’ Of ABC Broadcast Licenses And It’s Just Pathetic And Stupid appeared first on Above the Law.

Clear Statements is a recurring series by Abbe R. Gluck on civil litigation and the modern regulatory and statutory state. The Supreme Court on Monday heard argument in Monsanto Co. v Durnell, a […]

On April 15, the Supreme Court’s Public Information Office released a remarkable three-sentence statement. In that statement, Justice Sonia Sotomayor called remarks that she had recently made about […]

Plus, the latest on tariff refunds and redistricting in Louisiana.

* Lawyer will stand trial over dog breeding facility break-in. Forget Fort Knox, try breaking into a place that’s just wall to wall watchdogs. [ABA Journal] * Gavin Newsom’s defamation suit against […]

Texas man admits role in mislabeled poppers sales case.

Lawsuit claims Temu used deceptive emails and tracking tools.

On Wednesday evening, the group of “non-African American” voters who prevailed earlier in the day in their challenge to Louisiana’s congressional map asked the Supreme Court to bypass its […]

Former Skadden Partner David Eisman Makes A Huge Career Shift: Don’t worry — he’ll still be on the legal side of things. The Biggest In Texas: See if your firm places on this regional prestige […]

Asking for 92.4% of one firm’s partnership. The post What Even *Is* A Biglaw Partner These Days? appeared first on Above the Law.

Lawmakers introduced the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 to tighten prior authorization rules, boost transparency, and curb practices that delay care. The post Bipartisan Bill Seeks To […]

A conversation on how AI is reshaping the work of legal marketers, and why the marketing community is uniquely positioned to help law firms with AI. The post Legal Marketing Association President […]

It’s all about the NPLs, baby! The post Non-Practicing Lawyers — Visible And Invisible appeared first on Above the Law.

This election law expert says the VRA is hanging on by a thread thanks to years of hits from the Roberts Court. The post The Roberts Court Came In Like A Wrecking Ball For The Voting Rights Act […]

Updated on Apr. 30 at 8:35 p.m. Yesterday’s argument in Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA v Amarin Pharma showed a bench once again dubious about litigation trying to hold a large company responsible for […]

Paradoxically, it is now the court’s turn to ask the government to reconsider. They should. They won’t, but they should. The post A Judge Just Turned The Government’s Own ‘Reconsider’ Motion […]

Horrible news. The post Law School Shuts Down Wrongful Convictions Clinic After Accusing Professor Of Misappropriating Funds appeared first on Above the Law.

Without independent investigation, the defence would be limited to responding to the prosecution’s narrative rather than actively testing it.

A small or midsize firm’s training program should begin with a simple question: What must a lawyer here know how to do to serve our clients well? The post Small Firms Can Train Great Lawyers Too […]

Wells Fargo report delivers mostly good news for Biglaw, but a negative trend lurks. The post Biglaw Discovers That Charging $2,000/Hour Is Easier Than Actually Collecting It appeared first on Above […]

Yeehaw! Check out the top Biglaw firms in Texas. The post The Most Prestigious Biglaw Firms In Texas (2027) appeared first on Above the Law.

[Sponsored] It’s time to rethink how to scale contract work. The post The Capacity Gap: Why Scaling Legal Operations Doesn’t Have To Rely On Headcount appeared first on Above the Law.