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Residents sue, alleging police retaliated against those recording officers.

Another Biglaw Firm Matches Milbank: Katten Muchin bumps up their salaries! Keeping Up With The Milbanks: Check to see if your firm is on the scoreboard! Here Lies Diversity Lab: The FTC […]

Making room for nonlawyers in law firms. The post Law Firm Exploring New Way To Take In Money appeared first on Above the Law.

Rick Pazdur, formerly the FDA’s top oncology official, said the FDA is at a critical juncture that could determine the direction of the world’s top regulator of medicines. The post Former FDA […]

Sometimes, silence is the best action. The post Lawyers Should Sometimes Talk Less appeared first on Above the Law.

Whatever grade he got in Trusts & Estates wasn’t low enough. The post $225K Law School Theft Scheme Costs Attorney His License appeared first on Above the Law.

Among the three opinions arriving on Thursday from the April argument session was Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA v. Amarin Pharma. As the quick turnaround would suggest, Hikma is not a case that produced […]

A disputed fault scenario in Birmingham is one where the gap between receiving full compensation and receiving nothing can hinge on a single piece of evidence or a statement made before you […]

The firm’s salary increase is proving far more influential than a one-time payout ever could be. The post Why Milbank Decided To Rewrite The Biglaw Salary Scale Instead Of Writing A Bonus Check […]

The viability of a malpractice claim turns on the medical record, the applicable standard of care, and the causal connection between the provider’s conduct and the harm that followed.

A contingency agreement ensures that every single accident victim has equal access to the local court system, regardless of their current bank account balance.

Professional guidance simplifies the recovery path. Focus on healing as skilled professionals manage the complex legal tasks.

Before AI can be transformative, firms must get serious about something far less glamorous: governance The post The Real ‘AI Moment’ In Litigation Is Data Organization, Not Generative Output […]

After a motorcycle accident, victims should always call emergency services to report the accident and obtain an official report.

“We are incredibly proud of Tyler and James for furthering their investment in themselves and our region by participating in Leadership Sarasota,” said Jan Pitchford, Managing Partner of […]

Back injuries can severely affect the life of the victim. He doesn’t just go through pain but he can lose his job as well.

The FTC never proved a thing… it didn’t have to. The post It’s Official: The Trump Administration Finished What It Started With Diversity Lab appeared first on Above the Law.

The race to match is on. We’ll keep track of every raise, bonus, and compensation move as law firms make their decisions. The post Associate Compensation Scorecard: The 2026 Summer Of Salary […]

More sophisticated in-house counsel are not waiting on outside providers to make changes in light of the efficiencies AI and automation can bring. The post Gina Passarella’s Powerful Talk At Legal […]

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

From the ministry-of-truth-back-on-its-bullshit dept The post Trump DOJ Proudly Rewrites History By Deleting January 6 Insurrection Press Releases appeared first on Above the Law.

Yet another Am Law 100 firm has increased associate salaries. The post Biglaw’s Raise Parade Rolls On With Another Match appeared first on Above the Law.

Thursday morning brought the first three decisions from the April argument session, with two of the three being unanimous. The first of those was Sripetch v SEC, which did just what the argument […]

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog. A short walk up a small hill from the World War II […]

Plus, the Supreme Court released three opinions on Thursday.

* Maduro adding Diddy’s lawyer. [Reuters] * “Deepfake Mocks Judge Spearheading Judiciary Deepfake Rule” [Law360] * John Bolton expected to plead guilty. [CBS News] * Law school deans call for […]

Longtime spa owner cites safety concerns before closing downtown business.

Quinn Emanuel Matches Milbank’s Salary Scale: With $2.7 billion in revenue for 2025, they can afford it! This Boutique Is Doling Out Milbank Money: Vartabedian Katz Hester Haynes is spreading the […]

Corporations voting? What can possibly go wrong? The post Judge Leans Into The Dystopia Of 2026 appeared first on Above the Law.

Customer alleges restaurant spill caused injuries and long-term losses.

For lawyers and their clients, the risks of hiring an unqualified coach are substantial. The post The AI Consultant Problem: What A Disgraced Immigration Lawyer Teaches About The Perils Of An […]

The EO creates a ‘voluntary framework’ for AI developers to give the government early access to their latest tech. The post Trump Executive Order On AI Gives Central Role To NSA appeared first on […]

The world of commercial trucking litigation just got bigger. On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a unanimous opinion, greenlighted negligent hiring and negligent selection claims against […]

This new generation of lawyers needs all the intellectual firepower and commitment to the rule of law that it can muster. The post Now Is Not The Time appeared first on Above the Law.

Litera says five of the Global Top 10 Law Firms and more than 4,000 firms worldwide use Foundation 365. The post Foundation 365, Litera’s AI-Powered CRM Platform For Law Firms, Is Now Available […]

As firms continue raising pay, this boutique is adding spring bonuses of up to $25,000 to the mix. The post Boutique Firm Hands Out Spring Bonuses As Compensation Fever Spreads appeared first on […]

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge by AT&T and Verizon to the constitutionality of the process that the Federal Communications Commission uses to impose sanctions for violations […]

I’d say don’t make a habit of this, but it is already a little too late for that. The post Shia LeBeouf Pleads Guilty To Mardi Gras Battery Charges appeared first on Above the Law.

Industry insiders think a firm could soon top the market’s latest salary increase. The post ‘Over The Top’: The Race To Outdo Milbank’s New Salary Scale Has Officially Started appeared first on […]

Or maybe they really are this stupid. The post New SPLC Indictment Has Us Wondering If The DOJ Is Trying To Lose appeared first on Above the Law.

How PERSUIT is changing the conversation between Legal and the business. The post From Defending Spend To Managing It appeared first on Above the Law.

The litigation powerhouse matches the new Milbank scale, continuing a streak that goes back to the start of the modern salary wars. The post When Your Partners Are Making $9 Million, Matching Milbank […]

If you’re interested in working in IP law, you need to see this list. The post The Best Law Schools For Intellectual Property Law (2026) appeared first on Above the Law.

How lawyers can stay relevant, valuable, and employed. The post Becoming AI-Proof In A Profession Being Rebuilt By AI appeared first on Above the Law.

Race has played an important role in U.S. citizenship and immigration law since the earliest days of the nation’s history. By categorizing people into distinct races, Congress and the courts have […]

The Texas boutique has been putting associates first since day one, and the new salary scale is just the latest proof. The post Don’t Mess With Texas (Boutiques) — Or Their Associate Salaries […]

Plus, the Trump administration announced plans to impose sweeping new tariffs and challenged a refund-related court order.

* More partners join the $40 million club. All the more reason for firms to embrace associate raises! [ABA Journal] * DOJ tells court “enough is enough!” And what they’ve had “enough” of is a rule […]

Family mediation is often described as a neutral process. Yet neutrality becomes significantly more complex when parties do not enter mediation with equal capacity, equal cognitive bandwidth, or […]

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. The Supreme Court has […]