- Judge Accused Of Driving ‘Super Drunk’ Takes No Contest Pleaby Staci Zaretsky on April 9, 2026 at 6:32 pm
The judge plans to remain on the bench as his related misconduct complaint looms. The post Judge Accused Of Driving ‘Super Drunk’ Takes No Contest Plea appeared first on Above the Law.
- Lawyer Bills 36-Hour Day As Einstein’s Theories Meet Law Firm Managementby Joe Patrice on April 9, 2026 at 5:41 pm
The excuses proved… unpersuasive. The post Lawyer Bills 36-Hour Day As Einstein’s Theories Meet Law Firm Management appeared first on Above the Law.
- Vedder Expands San Francisco Litigation Practice with Addition of Trial Attorney Dannielle Campbellby Press Release on April 9, 2026 at 5:13 pm
Beyond her litigation practice, Campbell is an adjunct professor at UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), where she teaches legal research and writing and coaches moot court teams.
- Common Injuries Caused by Car Accidentsby Brett H. Pritchard on April 9, 2026 at 5:03 pm
The emotional consequences of being injured as a result of someone else’s negligence in a violent car accident should never be discounted. Many victims suffer PTSD-like symptoms.
- ABA Hands Trump Nominee ‘Unqualified’ Reality Checkby Kathryn Rubino on April 9, 2026 at 5:01 pm
Katie Lane’s thin trial résumé earns the first ‘unqualified’ rating of Trump 2.0 and it’s déjà vu all over again. The post ABA Hands Trump Nominee ‘Unqualified’ Reality Check appeared first […]
- On-Demand Webinar: The Path To AI Maturity In The Legal Industryby wlim on April 9, 2026 at 4:16 pm
[Sponsored] View this webinar and take the next step in your organization’s AI journey. The post On-Demand Webinar: The Path To AI Maturity In The Legal Industry appeared first on Above the Law.
- The Top Biglaw Firms In New York City (2027)by Staci Zaretsky on April 9, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Are you in a New York state of mind? This is where the Biglaw money is. The post The Top Biglaw Firms In New York City (2027) appeared first on Above the Law.
- The Quiet Signals We Missby Frank Ramos on April 9, 2026 at 2:45 pm
Pay attention to the people around you, and when appropriate, guide them toward the help they need. The post The Quiet Signals We Miss appeared first on Above the Law.
- Jefferson Health Sues Aetna As Providers’ Frustration With MA Growsby Katie Adams – MedCity News on April 9, 2026 at 2:03 pm
The case highlights a broader clash between providers and Medicare Advantage plans over ‘downcoding’ short hospital stays and controlling costs. The post Jefferson Health Sues Aetna As Providers’ […]
- Harris Sliwoski Welcomes Christian Sederbergby Canna Law Blog on April 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Harris Sliwoski is pleased to announce that Christian Sederberg has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Based in our Denver, Colorado office, Christian brings decades of experience advising businesses, […]
- Legislative history lives on – in secretby Abbe R. Gluck on April 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Clear Statements is a recurring series by Abbe R. Gluck on civil litigation and the modern regulatory and statutory state. Rumors of the textualist triumph over legislative history have been greatly […]
- Conversion therapy and professional speechby Erwin Chemerinsky on April 9, 2026 at 1:30 pm
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. […]
- Gaming Giants Face Addiction Lawsuit Claimsby Sara E. Teller on April 9, 2026 at 1:15 pm
Teen injured after alleged roadside assault involving garbage truck driver.
- Morning Docket: 04.09.26by Above the Law on April 9, 2026 at 1:01 pm
* Anthropic fails to secure a stay of Pete Hegseth’s “give us autonomous murder bots or else” designation. But the all-Republican panel of the D.C. Circuit ordered expedited briefing, a signal that […]
- SCOTUStoday: Sotomayor criticizes Kavanaughby Kelsey Dallas on April 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Curious about how Supreme Court justices spend their spare time? Justice Sonia Sotomayor revealed on Tuesday that she likes reading … recent books from her colleagues. She “said she just The […]
- Overdose Deaths Drop Sharply as Fentanyl Supply Weakensby Sara E. Teller on April 9, 2026 at 9:53 am
Overdose deaths fall nationwide amid weaker fentanyl supply and expanded treatment.
- These Biglaw Firms Are At The Top Of Prestige List — See Alsoby Chris Williams on April 8, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Did Your Firm Make The Top 100?: Read this and find out! Goodbye And Good Riddance: Judge known for handcuffing a 13-year-old girl in courtroom retires. From Prison To Hollywood: Michael […]
- Turns Out A Law Degree Is Actually Worth Itby Kathryn Rubino on April 8, 2026 at 11:01 pm
Your earnings see a significant spike once you secure that J.D. The post Turns Out A Law Degree Is Actually Worth It appeared first on Above the Law.
- Very Soon, Thousands Of Individual Banknotes Of U.S. Paper Currency Could Say ‘Donald J. Trump…by Jonathan Wolf on April 8, 2026 at 10:16 pm
In Trump’s America, customized rubber stamps are cheap and plentiful. The post Very Soon, Thousands Of Individual Banknotes Of U.S. Paper Currency Could Say ‘Donald J. Trump Protects Pedophiles’ […]
- Trump’s Awful No Good Day At The Supreme Courtby Joe Patrice on April 8, 2026 at 9:32 pm
And Pam Bondi earned a pink slip. The post Trump’s Awful No Good Day At The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.
- Former T14 Law School’s Rankings Tumble Gets The Classic Spin Treatmentby Staci Zaretsky on April 8, 2026 at 8:42 pm
If you don’t like the results, blame the methodology. The post Former T14 Law School’s Rankings Tumble Gets The Classic Spin Treatment appeared first on Above the Law.
- Pam Bondi To Congress: New Phone, Who Dis?by Kathryn Rubino on April 8, 2026 at 8:03 pm
‘The dog ate my subpoena!’ The post Pam Bondi To Congress: New Phone, Who Dis? appeared first on Above the Law.
- Look Who’s Back! Former Lawyer Of The Year Out Of Prison And Back In Hollywood.by Joe Patrice on April 8, 2026 at 7:17 pm
Michael Avenatti has been released. The post Look Who’s Back! Former Lawyer Of The Year Out Of Prison And Back In Hollywood. appeared first on Above the Law.
- Supreme Court declines to block lower court ruling in election dispute on political speechby Amy Howe on April 8, 2026 at 6:46 pm
Updated on April 9 at 11:41 a.m. The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to block Ohio officials from removing Sam Ronan, who was running as a Republican for the state’s The post Supreme Court […]
- The Quiet “Supreme Court Storm” That Will Shape Every Los Angeles Crash Caseby Umer Mumtaz on April 8, 2026 at 6:43 pm
For crash victims and injury attorneys alike (whether negotiating a settlement or preparing for trial), the Supreme Court’s recently released decisions aren’t background noise. They’re part of […]
- UC Berkeley Law Students Are Worried The Medium Is The Mistakeby Chris Williams on April 8, 2026 at 6:32 pm
They’re slated to use a version of the software that resulted in over a hundred technical issue reports last year. The post UC Berkeley Law Students Are Worried The Medium Is The Mistake appeared […]
- Covering the Blind Side: Critical Injury and Disability Protection for Our College Athletes and…by DarrasLaw on April 8, 2026 at 6:29 pm
Sports disability lawyers remain essential partners for our athletes, their programs, and even responsible insurers, negotiating the right blend of critical care, disability, and NIL-focused coverage […]
- Federal Firearms Prosecutions Result in 11 Convictions, 23 Guns Recoveredby Press Release on April 8, 2026 at 6:07 pm
According to federal law, individuals with prior felony convictions are prohibited from legally possessing a firearm.
- Scott Barshay’s Paul, Weiss Makeover: More Money, Less Soul?by Kathryn Rubino on April 8, 2026 at 5:42 pm
As revenue climbs, the firm’s identity crisis is getting harder to ignore. The post Scott Barshay’s Paul, Weiss Makeover: More Money, Less Soul? appeared first on Above the Law.
- Judge Who Handcuffed Crying 13-Year-Old Girl Retiringby Joe Patrice on April 8, 2026 at 5:05 pm
Being hailed as a ‘hero’ by conservatives. The post Judge Who Handcuffed Crying 13-Year-Old Girl Retiring appeared first on Above the Law.
- Thomas E. Wheeler II Sworn in as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indianaby Press Release on April 8, 2026 at 4:50 pm
This appointment marks a return to the Department of Justice, where he previously held the role of Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights.
- Leah Brings Enterprise-Grade Agentic AI to Legal Education at Ulster Universityby Press Release on April 8, 2026 at 4:36 pm
Ulster University and Leah look forward to exploring how hands-on AI experiences can shape the next generation of legal professionals and help prepare them for the evolving demands of the legal […]
- Legal AI is a Novel Solution for Legal Workby Craig Lebrau on April 8, 2026 at 4:25 pm
The legal profession will always depend on human knowledge, legal reasoning, and ethical judgment. AI simply gives lawyers stronger support where routine work takes too much time.
- What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time?by Olga V. Mack on April 8, 2026 at 4:15 pm
The rhythm of litigation is changing. The post What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? appeared first on Above the Law.
- Meet LOIS: The AI That Will Change How You Practice Lawby wlim on April 8, 2026 at 3:31 pm
[Sponsored] What does the future of legal work look like? Let LOIS show you how. The post Meet LOIS: The AI That Will Change How You Practice Law appeared first on Above the Law.
- Saks Global Files Its Exit Plan From Chapter 11by Catie Pusateri – Fashionista on April 8, 2026 at 2:49 pm
The filing details the transition of ownership to its bankruptcy lenders and a downsizing of its retail footprint. The post Saks Global Files Its Exit Plan From Chapter 11 appeared first on Above the […]
- Vault 100 Rankings: The Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2027)by Staci Zaretsky on April 8, 2026 at 2:04 pm
Several Biglaw firms can officially blame their deals with Trump for their prestige scores taking a dive. The post Vault 100 Rankings: The Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2027) appeared first […]
- Supreme Court summarily closes the courthouse doors againby Daniel Harawa on April 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Civil Rights and Wrongs is a recurring series by Daniel Harawa covering criminal justice and civil rights cases before the court. I have written before about the Supreme Court’s troubling The post […]
- A Supreme Court status reportby Kelsey Dallas on April 8, 2026 at 1:30 pm
In early January, as the country eagerly awaited a tariffs ruling that – as it turned out – was still more than a month away, Supreme Court watchers raised concerns The post A Supreme Court […]
- SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, April 8by Kelsey Dallas on April 8, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Yesterday marked four years since Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the Supreme Court, paving the way for her to become the first Black woman to serve as a The post SCOTUStoday for […]
- Morning Docket: 04.08.26by Above the Law on April 8, 2026 at 12:56 pm
* In first press conference since learning that he would soon be the Acting Attorney General, Todd Blanche explains that the DOJ’s official stance is that Trump has a “right” to direct criminal […]
- Yale Law Has Fallen — See Alsoby Chris Williams on April 7, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Not Very Far, But It Still Counts!: Read the newest law school rankings here. How Much Do Rankings Actually Matter Though?: Legal academia shares their thoughts. Losing And Winning Go Hand In […]
- Don’t Open That Email From Skadden.netby Kathryn Rubino on April 7, 2026 at 9:33 pm
Scammers are misusing the identities of some major Biglaw firms. The post Don’t Open That Email From Skadden.net appeared first on Above the Law.
- Advanced Google Business Profile Optimization Strategies for Law Firmsby Shamil Shamilov on April 7, 2026 at 9:25 pm
Local SEO for law firms is no longer a “nice to have” as competition has skyrocketed in recent years. It is often the deciding factor in whether a prospective client calls your firm or your […]
- Thinking About Hiring A Coach? Read This Before You Waste Your Moneyby Steve Fretzin on April 7, 2026 at 8:44 pm
Even the best coach cannot help someone who is unwilling to change, unwilling to act, or unwilling to look inward. The post Thinking About Hiring A Coach? Read This Before You Waste Your Money […]
- What is Litigation Funding & How Does It Work for Attorneys in 2026by Attorney at Law Magazine on April 7, 2026 at 8:25 pm
Home Category Child Category Table of Contents Get started with Tribeca Lawsuit Loans to get funding for your cases today by calling 866-314-6036. Or complete the form below, and Tribeca will reach […]
- Clio Adds Agentic AI Capabilities To Clio Work, Also Launches Vincent Mobile Appby Robert Ambrogi on April 7, 2026 at 8:01 pm
Agentic capabilities will enable Clio Work to handle complex, multi-step legal tasks from a single natural-language prompt. The post Clio Adds Agentic AI Capabilities To Clio Work, Also Launches […]
- The 5 Best Litigation Funding Companies for Personal Injury Attorneysby Attorney at Law Magazine on April 7, 2026 at 7:52 pm
Home Category Child Category Table of Contents Get started with Tribeca Lawsuit Loans to get funding for your cases today by calling 866-314-6036. Or complete the form below, and Tribeca will reach […]
- Alex Jones Asks His Lawyer How We Can Dump Trump Without Using The 25th Amendmentby Staci Zaretsky on April 7, 2026 at 7:12 pm
When Alex Jones is the voice of reason, you know just how bad things have gotten in Trumpland. The post Alex Jones Asks His Lawyer How We Can Dump Trump Without Using The 25th Amendment appeared […]
- Philly Law Students Demand School Break Ties With ICEby Chris Williams on April 7, 2026 at 6:33 pm
Keep the handcuffs and job applications off campus. The post Philly Law Students Demand School Break Ties With ICE appeared first on Above the Law.
