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The state of Louisiana on Thursday afternoon urged the Supreme Court to leave in place an order by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit that prohibits the mailing of mifepristone, one of two […]

Yale Law Grad Accused Of Facilitating Insider Trading Scheme: Some of the largest M&A practices were taken advantage of. Taking A Break With The Kardashians: Kim plans to break from bar […]

In Patel’s defense, it *is* a pretty tasty bourbon. The post The Atlantic Responds To Kash Patel’s $250 Million Lawsuit By Reporting He Travels With Personalized Bourbon appeared first on Above the […]

Disappearing from public view in the practice for whatever reason doesn’t mean failure. It means freedom. The post When You Know It’s Time To Go appeared first on Above the Law.

The Thomson Reuters and Smokeball partnership is unique in that it’s an attempt to better reach small law firms and solo lawyers. The post Finally, Something For Small Law Firms appeared first on […]

The proposed changes would, for the first time, write specific AI obligations into California’s rules. The post California Bar Proposes Rule Requiring Lawyers To Verify Every AI Output — And Five […]

Which law firms are considered to be at the top of their game? Let’s find out! The post Vault Rankings: Top Midsize Law Firms By Regional Prestige (2027) appeared first on Above the Law.

Lying by omission has consequences. The post DHS Content Farms Federal Judge Tricked Into Releasing Immigrant, Attorney Faces Sanctions appeared first on Above the Law.

Jeffrey Epstein is gone, but Dershowitz can’t stop going on TV to defend him. The post Does Alan Dershowitz Realize He Doesn’t Have To Keep Standing Up For Pedophiles? appeared first on Above the […]

The reality star turned aspiring attorney is skipping the next round of the California bar exam. The post Kim Kardashian, Esq. Delayed (Till At Least 2027) appeared first on Above the Law.

Embracing these advancements will require careful consideration of ethical and legal implications, particularly regarding data security and the risk of AI bias.

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The PI is not a decision-maker. They collect facts, document them with dates and times, and hand them to the attorney for presentation to the judge.

A simple practice to help you prioritize presence over pressure this season. The post Presence Over Pressure: How To Navigate Maycember With Clarity And Connection appeared first on Above the Law.

Associates need to read the writing on the wall before the wall becomes the door. The post When The Door Starts Closing appeared first on Above the Law.

The largest child assault verdict in United States history is more than a legal outcome. It is a reflection of how civil justice continues to evolve in response to complex and deeply serious harm.

Online rent payments bring convenience and better recordkeeping. Legal protections continue to support fairness and clear communication. When tenants stay organized and informed, they can manage rent […]

New practice addresses growing client demand for dedicated, business-focused contract support across the full lifecycle of commercial agreements.

How dare you think that rewriting election laws and granting the president absolute immunity makes the Supreme Court political! The post John Roberts Dismayed Public Sees Supreme Court As […]

Consistency is key to reducing risk. Teams that follow structured processes are less likely to overlook critical details.

The firm is continuing to trim staffing after its last round of job cuts. The post More Post-Merger Layoffs Come To A&O Shearman appeared first on Above the Law.

Let’s start with the uncomfortable truth. There is no clean solution here. The post When Your Spirit Airlines Ticket Disappears: What World Cup 2026 Travelers Need To Know Now appeared first on […]

A well-built website helps law firms connect with potential clients and guide them toward action.

A Yale Law-educated attorney who bounced through Cleary, Sidley, Latham, and Goodwin is at the center of a decade-long ring that allegedly stole confidential M&A information and traded on it. The […]

‘The path to AI-enabled, allied intelligence advantage runs primarily through governance, not necessarily through additional capability,’ said UK Royal Marine Maj. Gen. Paul Lynch, who directs […]

Immigration Matters is a recurring series by César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández that analyzes the court’s immigration docket, highlighting emerging legal questions about new policy and […]

Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision […]

* Alleged Epstein suicide note finally unsealed. [Law360] * FBI raid office of Virginia state senator who masterminded redistricting ballot initiative citing vague corruption claims. [NY Times] * […]

Plus, the latest on E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump.

Potato chip recall issued due to possible salmonella contamination risk nationwide.

Drug combination shows no added benefit for knee arthritis pain.

Paul, Weiss Associates Are Being Shown The Door: Looks a lot like the first firm to fold to Trump is doing stealth layoffs. At Least McDermott Was Honest About It: The firm confirms suspected […]

You generally want to assess the risks of something *before* you roll it out. The post In-House Counsel Report Companies Are Doing AI All Wrong appeared first on Above the Law.

If your choice is a two-dollar Powerball ticket per week or investing those two dollars in the stock market, it’s really no choice at all. The post Billionaire Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent […]

As bad as hallucinations are, it can get worse. The post Google’s AI Summary Invents State Ethics Rules… And It’s Not A Hallucination Problem appeared first on Above the Law.

A top 20 debut on the Am Law 100 hasn’t spared the firm from post-merger belt-tightening. The post Newly Merged Top 20 Biglaw Firm’s Growing Pains Include Layoffs appeared first on Above the Law.

LexFusion co-founder Joe Borstein discusses why tech is now a core strategic pillar for the legal industry. The post The Rise Of The Tech-Focused Law Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

Fear of losing favor with Trump looms as judicial nominees sidestep reality with little consequences. The post When ‘Who Won In 2020?’ Is A Question Too Risky For Judicial Nominees To Answer, […]

The school has the cash, they just need the push to do what’s right. The post Harvard Law Students Support Striking Grad Students appeared first on Above the Law.

Laterals don’t come with care and feeding instructions, but firms should try a little harder to figure it out. The post A Third Of Lateral Partners Are Gone In 5 Years And Biglaw Keeps Failing To […]

Paul, Weiss denies it, but it sure looks like stealth layoffs. The post First The Litigation Partners Left Paul, Weiss. Now Associates Are Being Pushed Out. appeared first on Above the Law.

Who will follow the winners of years past into the annals of Law Revue history? It’s up to you, our readers! The post Law Revue Video Contest 2026: Vote For The Finalists! appeared first on Above the […]

Updated on May 5 at 3:55 p.m. and May 6 at 12:30 p.m. The Supreme Court on Monday night granted a request to immediately finalize its opinion in Louisiana v. Callais, in which it struck down that […]

Comey snaps sea shells by the sea shore. The post Are There Any Adults Left At The Department Of Justice? appeared first on Above the Law.

Justice Elena Kagan on Wednesday morning turned down a request from tech giant Apple to intervene in the latest chapter of its long-running dispute with Epic Games, the maker of the popular videogame […]

Is your midsize firm one of the best of the best? See if your law firm made the cut. The post Vault ‘Quality Of Life’ Rankings: The Best Midsize Law Firms To Work For (2027) appeared first on […]

Courtly Observations is a recurring series by Erwin Chemerinsky that focuses on what the Supreme Court’s decisions will mean for the law, for lawyers and lower courts, and for people’s lives. […]

ScotusCrim is a recurring series by Rory Little focusing on intersections between the Supreme Court and criminal law. In today’s column I first offer a different, nuanced, way to think about the […]

Plus, the start date of tariff refunds has been very slightly delayed.

Justice, Democracy, and Law is a recurring series by Edward B. Foley that focuses on election law and the relationship of law and democracy. Last week, the Supreme Court announced its decision in […]