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[Sponsored] It’s back — with updates for the AI era! The post Introducing The Legal Tech-To-English Dictionary —Version 2.0 appeared first on Above the Law.

Associates at this firm are swimming in bonus money. The post Summer Bonus Season Picks Up Steam As Elite Firm Hands Out Up To $35K appeared first on Above the Law.

The Spirit Airlines Chapter 11 case keeps delivering. At least for Davis Polk. The post Two Years Out Of Law School And Billing $1,410/Hr. Sure, Why Not. appeared first on Above the Law.

Abridge, Highmark Health, and Merck named new executives. There were also layoffs at organizations including Innovaccer, Intermountain Health, and Novartis. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly […]

On May 22, the states of Nebraska, Indiana, and Louisiana filed a Petition for Review in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (“DC Circuit”) challenging the […]

It’s June 1. The official start of hurricane season in the Atlantic, Statehood Day for both Kentucky and Tennessee, and Oscar the Grouch Day. It’s also the beginning of what is likely to be the […]

Plus, welcome to the heart of decision season.

* DOJ wants Judge Eleanor Ross removed from legal effort to seize Georgia’s voting rolls, claiming reports that she attended her friend’s Democratic primary victory party proves she’s biased. The […]

Studies show marijuana may affect memory, mood, and brain function.

If The Chambers Are A-Rockin’ Don’t Come A-Knockin’: A federal district court judge was caught having sex in her chambers with a high-ranking police official and then lying about it. judicial […]

The lawsuit cites an instance in which UnitedHealthcare allegedly overcharged MassHealth by $133,000 over the span of five years for a patient who allegedly needed assistance with tasks like bathing, […]

“Our investigation found that the company failed to take basic steps to protect users’ data,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement.

“They point to the fact that the settlement in question includes a ‘three-paragraph addendum … [that] purports to ‘forever bar and preclude’ the United States from pursuing claims that […]

“The redressability problem here is straightforward as it is fatal to the United States’ claim,” the judge wrote. “As a matter of Massachusetts law, Boston law enforcement officers may not […]

Selendy Gay Springs Money On Their Associates!: This boutique pays out the big bucks! The Climate Scoreboard Is Out!: See where the biggest names in Biglaw rank on climate work. Attempted […]

The brain drain is for real. The post A Breakdown Of The DOJ’s Immigration Departures appeared first on Above the Law.

AI hallucinations are exposing weaknesses in legal review processes. The post Back To Basics appeared first on Above the Law.

When it happens, it can bring subtle complications. The post Considerations When Withdrawing As Counsel For Nonpayment Of Fees appeared first on Above the Law.

At least these briefs won’t look like he wrote them. The post DLA Piper Partner Backs Trump Central Park 5 Defamation Case appeared first on Above the Law.

The firm’s embrace of nonequity partners helped produce its largest recent partnership class. The post Nonequity Partners Entered The Chat, And Skadden’s Promotion Numbers Soared appeared first on […]

Families facing repeated relapse, impaired judgment, and ongoing crisis often need more than informal support to protect a loved one and create a path toward stability.

8am will sponsor two World Premiere screenings during the Festival.

Mandatory sentencing requirements can limit judicial discretion and require minimum penalties for certain offenses.

That stink doesn’t wash off. The post US Atty Boutros: If Not Trump Hack, Why Trump Hack Shaped? appeared first on Above the Law.

Facing an investigation can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to handle everything by yourself. Keeping your paperwork in order, watching what you put in writing, and getting guidance early can […]

A fake gunshot report at a justice’s home is real and serious. So is the avalanche of threats against the lower court judges getting mostly overlooked. The post Amy Coney Barrett Swatting Incident […]

A person does not always need a violent felony conviction to lose firearm rights under federal gun laws. Certain people are automatically banned from owning firearms because lawmakers consider them a […]

We have to start by recognizing that we actually have a problem. The post It’s Time To Say Goodbye To Water Cooler Training appeared first on Above the Law.

“I will walk into a mediation and inevitably someone will say ‘Oh, he’s the structure guy,’” chuckles Tacker LeCarpentier, president of Raleigh-based Settlement Planning Services, Inc. […]

The ownership torch at Greensboro, NC-based personal injury firm Ward Black Law was passed to Audrey and Gabriel Snyder on January 7 of this year. They have practiced with the firm for nine and eight […]

As we pause to celebrate the 250-year anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, let’s briefly consider the pioneering experiment at the heart of our government. The founding generation dared […]

What is the source of our rights? If our rights came from King George III, then he would have had the authority to limit them. Generally, looking at the history of the world, human power determined […]

Two hundred and fifty years ago, our founding fathers pledged their Lives, Fortunes, and sacred Honor to protect the jury trial system. Among the grievances against the Crown set out in the […]

Recent years have seen significant portfolio income with requisite tax consequences. Here are some strategies for managing this investment reality through the years. Take Capital Losses at Any Age […]

In my more than two decades on the bench and now as a neutral in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), I have had the opportunity to witness firsthand how interactions between the parties have […]

The World Cup may create new tourism while simultaneously pushing some existing tourism away. The post The World Cup Is Coming To New York. So Why Aren’t Hotel Numbers Higher? appeared first on […]

Catastrophic litigation cases involving life-altering injuries represent a unique intersection of human tragedy and complex financial forecasting. For both plaintiff and defense counsel, these cases […]

The proper protection of client trust funds begins with the reconciliation of trust account records to the bank statements, as required under Rule 1.15-3(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. In […]

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

One firm earned the first A+ rating for its climate work. The post Biglaw’s Climate Scorecard Is Out, And The AI Data Center Boom Just Made The Curve Worse appeared first on Above the Law.

[Sponsored] Litera recently celebrated a group of innovative customers that are utilizing their Foundation platform in transformative and unique ways. Here, we’re profiling how an elite firm is […]

From the cheap-crap,-very-on-brand dept The post ‘Trump Mobile’ Has Struggled To Ship Any Phones, But Has Already Leaked Subscriber Data appeared first on Above the Law.

Will these bonuses give rise to a hot bonus summer? The post Surprise! Spring Has Sprung, And So Have The Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.

Just add it to Sam Alito’s ethics file. The post Sam Alito’s Son Was Quietly Working At Treasury While His Dad Ruled On Trump’s Tariffs appeared first on Above the Law.

Harris Sliwoski attorney Jason Adelstone will speak at Grow Up’s CannaVision Global Cannabis Executive Summit in Toronto, an exclusive invitation-only event for CEOs, presidents, and top-level […]

Yesterday’s decision in Flowers Foods v. Brock held that an exemption from the Federal Arbitration Act for interstate transportation workers extends to “last-mile” drivers who don’t […]

“Common sense” reasoning is becoming more common at the Supreme Court. The justices have explicitly relied on common sense to underwrite its holdings in several salient areas of law. And […]