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Ben Ginsberg says years later, the proof Trump keeps promising still hasn’t materialized. The post Veteran GOP Election Lawyer Still Has One Problem With Trump’s 2020 Claims: The Evidence appeared […]

Before the saboteur in chief covers it with water. The post Litigants Ask To Check Reflecting Pool For ‘Sabotage’ appeared first on Above the Law.

Time is a factor here. A few things should happen as soon as possible after an arrest.

Advice for lawyers at every stage of their career. The post What Lawyers Really Need To Know About Marketing appeared first on Above the Law.

Notarization gives a real estate file a clearer record of identity, appearance and intent. It can deter basic fraud and prevent avoidable recording delays, though it cannot repair a bad contract or […]

An HR audit shows where written policy and everyday practice have moved apart. It can uncover missing records, uneven decisions and routines that create legal risk or repeated work for staff.

New megafirm sends London lawyers home after its air conditioning gives out during a heatwave. The post Things Are Heating Up At This Newly Merged Global Megafirm — Literally appeared first on […]

Judge spent two-thirds of her order explaining why fake citations are unacceptable, then shrugs off holding anyone accountable. The post DOJ Cites Fake Case To Keep Man Locked Up By ICE, Judge […]

Many underlying challenges have remained remarkably similar from one generation to the next. The post Lawyers Should Spend More Time Studying Legal History appeared first on Above the Law.

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

From the do-not-pass-go,-do-not-collect-$200 dept The post Writers Guild Of America Also Sues Paramount, Citing Looming Merger Layoff Bloodbath appeared first on Above the Law.

The Supreme Court’s decision about President Donald Trump’s attempt to narrow access to birthright citizenship left no doubt that a majority of justices agree it’s illegal. But two justices, […]

Some provisions of the Constitution enjoy far more attention than others. At the Supreme Court, for example, it is a rare term that doesn’t have a case involving the First, Second, or Fourth […]

Former professor admitted involvement in fentanyl network tied to overdoses.

Plus, catch-up on the latest SCOTUSblog events with these videos.

* Last night, Trump delivered a speech ostensibly about election security, but it was mostly a commercial for the 25th Amendment. [Election Law Blog] * Madison Square Garden sues WIRED over article […]

An Idaho resident has been accused of hiding assets to avoid paying taxes.

The Trump administration, for its part, has described the lawsuit as a bad-faith effort to “enable further ICC overreach.”

“Congress long ago made clear that Maryland cannot deny educational opportunities to American citizens that it gives to illegal aliens in the State,” Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward […]

LAYOFF ALERT: K&L Gates lays off roughly 10 percent of staff. Cravath Keeps Associates Waiting On Cash: Six weeks! This firm has made almost everyone wait for six weeks to match Milbank’s […]

Will anyone do anything about it? Unlikely! The post Biglaw Summer Associate Recruiting Has Officially Become Ridiculous appeared first on Above the Law.

Building a book of business requires direction, consistency, and a willingness to cross the road. The post Stop Acting Like A Squirrel With Your Legal Business Development appeared first on Above […]

Regulators aren’t providing guidance quickly enough, and while large firms have access to in-house ethics advisors, solos and smalls don’t. The post The One About Passing AI Costs Through To […]

The Trump administration’s USAO shell game continues. It’s going to lose again. The post Trump Fires U.S. Attorney After 54 Minutes, Replaces Him With Fake Prosecutor appeared first on Above the Law.

Turns out the profession’s technophobia gets left at the in-house door. The post In-House Lawyers Are The Biggest AI Users appeared first on Above the Law.

The firms that thought they had escaped Trump’s wrath are once again dealing with the fallout. The post Biglaw Learns The Hard Way That Those Trump Deals Weren’t Exactly A Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free Card […]

The most successful lawyers understand that marketing is not something separate from practicing their profession. The post Developing Your Own Personal Marketing Plan And Then Actually Implementing […]

Accountability? LOL, not quite. The post Kathryn Ruemmler’s Epstein Testimony Is ‘Classic Gaslighting’ According To Legal Scholars appeared first on Above the Law.

Agiloft appoints Kristin Knox Esche as General Counsel, adding a seasoned legal leader with expertise in CLM, AI governance, and transformation.

Small details can matter. A date, a screenshot, or one consistent witness can change how the facts look.

Heavy staff cuts at the firm this week. The post Layoff Alert: K&L Gates Announces Significant Cuts appeared first on Above the Law.

“Connor’s combination of litigation experience, public policy knowledge, and commitment to client service makes him a valuable addition to our team,” said Ron Christaldi, Shumaker Partner and […]

Forty-four days after Milbank’s salary announcement, much of Biglaw remains on the sidelines. The post Waiting On Cravath: Biglaw’s Salary Silence Is Getting Ridiculous appeared first on Above the […]

[Sponsored] AI keeps failing the law department. Here’s why. The post What Does Your Legal Team Actually Need From AI?  appeared first on Above the Law.

The relaunch includes a new brand identity, the tagline ‘Raise The Bar,’ an advertising campaign, and a redesigned website. The post Litera Relaunches Its Brand Around A Unified Vision: One AI […]

Smart firms will read the Deloitte report and the tea leaves and prepare for change. But large law firms may not make the change until it’s too late. The post The Deloitte Legal Report: Trouble For […]

The Coalition Against Surprise Medical Billing launched a campaign opposing the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act, arguing it would worsen IDR process abuse. The post Coalition Urges Policymakers To […]

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. This term, the court decided several […]

One of the more controversial topics concerning the Supreme Court is how attuned justices should be to public opinion. An even more fundamental question, however, is how closely public opinion […]

Plus, a look at the Trump administration’s new petition for review on Temporary Protected Status.

* DOJ and SEC agree to freeze discovery in SEC’s civil case over the Biglaw insider trading scheme, clarifying that the criminal case will be the main event. [Court Listener] * WilmerHale faces […]

Turns Out The Biglaw Firms That Bent The Knee To Trump Have Even More To Rue: Those deals keep looking worse and worse. Todd Blanche Used To Have The Respect Of His Former SDNY Colleagues: Not so […]

No matter what the president does… The post Yes, Even Celebrities Have To Pay Their Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law.

Trump is bleeding support even among his stubborn, uneducated base. The post I Don’t Think Trump’s Remaining Supporters Realize How Much They Are Despised By Non-MAGA Voters appeared first on […]

It’s good to pay attention to what AALL is focused on. That’s why this year’s theme was eye-catching. The post AALL 2026: Focusing On The Aloha appeared first on Above the Law.