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The state supreme court embraced a bright-line ethics rule despite concerns from the state bar. The post New Jersey Has A Message For Lawyers: Don’t Sleep With Your Clients appeared first on Above […]

Kim Kardashian’s new UPDATE campaign makes a punchline of the test she can’t seem to beat — and she’s laughing all the way to the endcap. The post Only A Billionaire Could Fail The Bar Exam This […]

The DOJ conceded a string of errors in open court, then put out a statement accusing Arun Subramanian of overriding ‘common sense.’ The post DOJ To Judge: ‘No One Was Trying To Pull A Fast One.’ […]

Nothing tells a potential employer more than a 15-year-old review. The post Guy Posts His Obama-Era Biglaw Associate Reviews In Peak LinkedInMaxxing appeared first on Above the Law.

The merged firm beat its own financial targets in year one, giving other merger-hungry Biglaw firms something to think about. The post One Year In, The HSF Kramer Merger Looks Like A Success With […]

You have to consider long- and short-term efficiencies. The post Partners Should Sometimes Just Perform Work Rather Than Spend Time Delegating It To Associates 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 pathetic,-weak-men dept The post Brendan Carr Lobs More Empty Threats At ABC For Not Airing Trump’s Election Fraud Lies appeared first on Above the Law.

Federal recall targets unstable dressers posing dangerous tip-over risks for children.

While most attention has focused on the recently concluded marijuana rescheduling hearing, an equally significant legal battle has unfolded in the D.C. Circuit over the final rescheduling order […]

Welcome to SCOTUSblog’s recurring series in which we interview experts on different supreme courts around the world and how they compare to our own. Today’s column focuses on the Constitutional […]

Shoppers should check egg cartons for recalled products linked to Salmonella contamination.

When asked during a 2022 appearance at the University of Pennsylvania about the opinions of which she was most proud, Justice Elena Kagan cited her 2015 opinion in Kimble v. Marvel Entertainment, LLC […]

Biglaw having its Coldplay Kiss-Cam moment. The post Biglaw Partner-Associate Public Makeout Sesh Posted On Social Media appeared first on Above the Law.

Plus, will the Supreme Court take up the federal ban on home distilling?

* SCOTUSBlog founder Tom Goldstein’s sentencing set for today. Anyone want action on what he gets? [Reuters] * Plaintiff hired spies to extract intel about defendant’s case from Biglaw partner. […]

Liar, Liar: Todd Blanche’s unique confirmation strategy. Stop Waiting For Cravath: Biglaw firms don’t need permission anymore. It’s time to make your money moves. That’s A Pretty Big Malpractice […]

Three days after the Supreme Court issued its first set of summer orders, President Donald Trump’s request for the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to leave in place the 2023 verdict […]

Some firm leaders are logging the equivalent of an extra workweek every month, and none of it goes on a client bill. The post Congratulations On That Biglaw Leadership Role. Here’s Your Second Job. […]

What lawyers can learn from Michael Jordan, The Last Dance, and the discipline required to build a real book of business. The post The FRETZIN Rules For Legal Business Development Success appeared […]

A self-scheduled, prepaid consultation fee is exactly the kind of low-stakes, high-access tool solos and smalls should be able to use without a compliance department. The post It’s Easier To Get […]

The firm’s hiring ambitions reflect surging demand for partners advising on the real estate behind AI infrastructure. The post Kirkland Plans To ‘Play To Win’ In Biglaw’s AI Talent War appeared […]

For the families, workers, and pedestrians who depend on safe streets every day, the issue is simple: no one should suffer catastrophic harm before a dangerous opening receives attention.

It’s a choice. The post Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Strategy: Call Two Senate Judiciary Committee Members Liars appeared first on Above the Law.

Understanding the risks associated with the repetitive strain injuries that warehouse workers face can help individuals protect both their health and their workplace rights.

According to the complaint, Holland & Knight should have designed a lawful version of its product — or told the company it couldn’t be done. The post Biglaw Firm Facing $1.2 Billion Malpractice […]

Understanding what is actually happening at each stage, rather than relying on assumptions formed by television or hearsay, is the foundation for making informed decisions.

This case was investigated by the Crossroads Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF).

The market has had weeks to act. Instead, Biglaw is still waiting for permission. The post Enough Already: Biglaw Needs To Stop Waiting For Cravath appeared first on Above the Law.

Investigators need help contacting victims.

Accident claims that result from blizzards are a very specific type of personal injury litigation, one that requires lawyers who are completely familiar with the specifics of Massachusetts auto […]

Answering every call, qualifying every lead, and updating every client consistently are what separates your practice from firms that stall.

Every element of a Computer Fraud and Abuse Act violation seems to be sitting right there in OpenAI’s own announcement. The post OpenAI’s New Model Hacked A Website On Its Own… Humans Would Go […]

An experienced injury attorney evaluates the full scope of damages, including future medical costs and earning capacity losses, before advising on settlement value.

The conference, like most law librarians, was low key — and that’s what was so great about it. The post Law Librarians In The City Of The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame appeared first on Above the Law.

Everyone who has passed the bar, whatever the year, has horror stories about the exam. The post Hell Week Is Coming appeared first on Above the Law.

Microsoft’s legal department is becoming a Harvey customer. The post Microsoft’s Own Legal Department Will Use Harvey, As The Two Companies Deepen Their Alliance appeared first on Above the Law.

Helpful tips and tricks so you can be a successful lawyer. The post 50 Lessons Every Young Lawyer Should Learn Before Year Five appeared first on Above the Law.

Rep. Angie Craig introduced a bill to establish a public health insurance option on the ACA marketplaces and permanently extend enhanced premium tax credits. The post New Bill Seeks To Create Public […]

When I first met Martin Jelsma (retiring as Programme Director Drugs & Democracy at the Transnational Institute) in 2019, I was a law clerk who, from day one, began following developments in […]

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. By my count, the 58 oral arguments of […]

By now, you have probably read a great deal about the Supreme Court’s emergency docket – and a fair amount about the justices who disagree with its orders. Over the past year, in this space […]

* Holland & Knight sued for $1.2 billion by embattled client hit with multiple state AG cases. [Reuters] * Delaware adapting to future of AI managed companies. [Bloomberg Law News] * Peter […]

Plus, SCOTUS’ prediction markets policy is facing scrutiny.

DOJ Files Childish Brief, Begs Judge Not To Take Its Allowance: The $1,000 a day fine Todd Blanche would really like to avoid. Heartbreaking: DOJ Lawyers Used To Have To Follow Ethics Rules: While […]