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On Wednesday evening, the group of “non-African American” voters who prevailed earlier in the day in their challenge to Louisiana’s congressional map asked the Supreme Court to bypass its […]

Former Skadden Partner David Eisman Makes A Huge Career Shift: Don’t worry — he’ll still be on the legal side of things. The Biggest In Texas: See if your firm places on this regional prestige […]

Asking for 92.4% of one firm’s partnership. The post What Even *Is* A Biglaw Partner These Days? appeared first on Above the Law.

Lawmakers introduced the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 to tighten prior authorization rules, boost transparency, and curb practices that delay care. The post Bipartisan Bill Seeks To […]

A conversation on how AI is reshaping the work of legal marketers, and why the marketing community is uniquely positioned to help law firms with AI. The post Legal Marketing Association President […]

It’s all about the NPLs, baby! The post Non-Practicing Lawyers — Visible And Invisible appeared first on Above the Law.

This election law expert says the VRA is hanging on by a thread thanks to years of hits from the Roberts Court. The post The Roberts Court Came In Like A Wrecking Ball For The Voting Rights Act […]

Updated on Apr. 30 at 8:35 p.m. Yesterday’s argument in Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA v Amarin Pharma showed a bench once again dubious about litigation trying to hold a large company responsible for […]

Paradoxically, it is now the court’s turn to ask the government to reconsider. They should. They won’t, but they should. The post A Judge Just Turned The Government’s Own ‘Reconsider’ Motion […]

Horrible news. The post Law School Shuts Down Wrongful Convictions Clinic After Accusing Professor Of Misappropriating Funds appeared first on Above the Law.

Without independent investigation, the defence would be limited to responding to the prosecution’s narrative rather than actively testing it.

Many people worry about how jury duty will affect their daily lives. These concerns are valid, but most can be managed with proper planning.

A small or midsize firm’s training program should begin with a simple question: What must a lawyer here know how to do to serve our clients well? The post Small Firms Can Train Great Lawyers Too […]

The law is slowly moving toward employees. But companies are moving faster. So, if you move slowly, you lose. If you move unthinkingly, you lose faster.

Wells Fargo report delivers mostly good news for Biglaw, but a negative trend lurks. The post Biglaw Discovers That Charging $2,000/Hour Is Easier Than Actually Collecting It appeared first on Above […]

Intent is what separates an intentional tort from a negligence claim.

Yeehaw! Check out the top Biglaw firms in Texas. The post The Most Prestigious Biglaw Firms In Texas (2027) appeared first on Above the Law.

By adhering to these laws and safety guidelines, we can significantly reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities in motor vehicle accidents involving children.

For drivers, the takeaway is straightforward. The decisions made in the moments during and immediately after a collision can determine whether the incident remains a civil matter or becomes a […]

The type of tort determines what must be proven and what damages may be available.

[Sponsored] It’s time to rethink how to scale contract work. The post The Capacity Gap: Why Scaling Legal Operations Doesn’t Have To Rely On Headcount appeared first on Above the Law.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Davenport that a group of faith-based pregnancy centers can litigate their challenge to New Jersey’s demands for […]

Website once again looks to Biglaw for leadership. The post OnlyFans Goes Deep On Biglaw Talent, Pulls Out 20-Year Skadden Vet appeared first on Above the Law.

If a tax is described as targeting visitors but predictably falls on residents, is it still a tourism tax? The post The World Cup Is Coming. So Is A New Kind Of Tax. appeared first on Above the Law.

The program will include two really good keynote speakers and over 20 educational speakers. This year’s session is limited to only three topics. The post ILTA EVOLVE: Sometimes Less Is More — A […]

Ratio Decidendi is a recurring series by Stephanie Barclay exploring the reasoning – from practical considerations to deep theory – behind our nation’s most consequential constitutional […]

Gutkha addiction grows as health risks and natural remedies gain attention.

Nuts and Bolts is a recurring series by Stephen Wermiel providing insights into the mechanics of how the Supreme Court works. One of the most critical aspects of Supreme Court procedures is the […]

* Elon Musk gets into argument with OpenAI’s lawyer during cross. So things are going great over there. [Law360] * Jeopardy! law student finally leaves show after hauling in $880K. [ABA Journal] […]

Plus, the justices heard argument on Wednesday on the Trump administration’s effort to revoke temporary protected status from Syrian and Haitian nationals.

Michigan case questions slow action on accused licensed workers.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday was divided in Mullin v. Doe over the Trump administration’s efforts to strip citizens of Haiti and Syria of their protections under a federal program that allows […]

The Fools Sent Out The Draft Doc: Nobody was awake enough to catch that? Cool If I Flip The Bird?: Flashing the finger as patriotic duty. Keep The Hate Outside The Club: Metropolitan Club […]

Profits per equity partner took a hit. The post Partners At This Biglaw Firm Took A Haircut Last Year appeared first on Above the Law.

With 57% of adults in the United States using a generative chatbot like ChatGPT or Gemini multiple times a week, the landscape for how people find information, such as what lawyer to hire, has […]

Today is the last day of oral argument for the term, capping a very busy week for the justices. On Tuesday evening, six justices and their spouses attended the White House state dinner for King […]

AI tools have made it easier than ever to publish content. Some folks jumped on the bandwagon immediately, while others held off, but it’s hard to resist a tool that saves you so much time. And why […]

This Biglaw firm is trying to prevent AI-generated fiction from making it into federal court filings. The post Fake Case Law, Real Problems: Biglaw’s AI Reality Check appeared first on Above the […]

Cleary’s subsidiary just launched products that will take away firm business… and that’s the plan. The post ClearyX Bets That Biglaw Disruption Is Inevitable appeared first on Above the Law.

Saw this coming. The post ABA Settlement Over Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund Goes About How You’d Expect It To appeared first on Above the Law.

Failing to disclose that the car has been fully restored is an omission of a material fact. The post Porsche’s Factory Mileage Reset: Can They Legally Turn Back The Odometer? appeared first on […]

An employer that treats WARN as an afterthought in RIF planning is in a materially worse legal position than one that builds compliance into the timeline from the beginning.

Say hello to the top law firms in the Windy City. The post The Most Prestigious Biglaw Firms In Chicago (2027) appeared first on Above the Law.

At least six club members are trying to block the Acting AG’s application, saying the DOJ is too busy targeting club members to make for congenial conversation. The post Washington’s Most Exclusive […]

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. Since our last post, the […]

These law schools may help you get the most prestigious jobs. The post The Law Schools Where The Most Graduates Got Federal Clerkships (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.

It was enough to drive a man to drink. The post Kash Patel’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week appeared first on Above the Law.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a Louisiana congressional map that a group of voters who describe themselves as “non-African American” had challenged as the product of unconstitutional […]

When you’re recruiting lawyers by Twitter DM, this is what happens. The post DOJ Forgets To Remove ‘DRAFT’ Watermark Splashed Across Every Page Of Filing appeared first on Above the Law.

‘Legal’ is not synonymous with ‘consequence-free.’ The post Can You Get In Any Legal Trouble By Flipping The Bird To Gaudy Trump-Branded Properties? appeared first on Above the Law.