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You don’t have to wait for a truly ‘bombshell’ negative review to hit Google before you seek a consultation with a digital marketing agency. The post Reputation Repair: What To Do When A Bad Review […]

Follow every firm that has matched the latest associate salary scale, and see who’s still sitting on the sidelines. The post Associate Compensation Scorecard: Who’s Matching Milbank? appeared first […]

[Sponsored] Taking on the big question: What’s the return on investment? The post The Fundamentals Of Effective Contract Management appeared first on Above the Law.

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in United States v. Hemani that the federal government cannot prosecute a Texas man on charges that he violated a federal law barring users of illegal drugs from […]

The Supreme Court on Thursday sent the case of a Texas man who is seeking to appeal one of the conditions that a federal judge imposed as part of his sentence back to the lower court for another […]

The best hearing lawyers make it easier for the judge to rule in their favor. The post How To Prepare For A Hearing appeared first on Above the Law.

Law firms of all sizes are getting on board with Juneteenth as a holiday. Which firms are recognizing this important day? The post POLL: Has Your Law Firm Declared Juneteenth A Paid Holiday? (2026) […]

This gene therapy is the latest in a growing list of rare disease treatments to receive reconsideration from an FDA that appears to be swinging back to regulatory flexibility. The post FDA Reversal […]

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) published an interesting bulletin this Tuesday, June 16th. The bulletin finds that DEA’s final rule on medical marijuana rescheduling “does […]

* Luigi Mangione intends to invoke a mental defect defense. Without knowing all the details… would UnitedHealthcare have covered that condition? [Law360] * John Morgan talks about becoming the […]

Plus, is the Supreme Court running behind compared to the past five terms?

Federal agency seeks dismissal of the NAACP’s pollution case against xAI.

Family alleges poor supervision led to injury, punishment and lasting harm at school.

Warren LLP Matches The Milbank Salary Scale: The firm is rewarding their associates handsomely! Yetter Coleman Milbank Matches And Is Looking For Clerks: The judicial clerkship bonus is up to […]

The world’s richest law firm needs more associates than before. The post There Are A Bunch More Kirkland & Ellis Associates Than There Used To Be appeared first on Above the Law.

The would-be attack targeted a UFC match in a spot the new ballroom does not occupy and could never have hosted. But other than that… The post DOJ Says Threat To Outdoor UFC Fights Proves They Need […]

Just like with the advent of interstates, an entire culture may be lost. The post Lessons From Interstate Highways: AI’s Impact On Legal Is A Known Unknown appeared first on Above the Law.

It’s important to begin by saying that every criminal charge is a serious criminal charge that can directly affect your future.

‘He can’t keep getting away with this!’ – 50 Cent, probably. The post Diddy On Track For Even Less Prison Time appeared first on Above the Law.

Though seeking guardianship appointment in respect of a loved one can be a difficult step to take, you will find that it is the best thing you can do to protect their well-being, safety and dignity […]

Roy Moore, the former chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, came to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, asking the justices to block a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit […]

Insurance claims involving seasonal accidents can quickly become complicated. Multiple parties may share liability, and insurers often dispute the seriousness of injuries or responsibility for the […]

And a new ranking of top law schools. The post Federal Judges Gone Wild appeared first on Above the Law.

Enterprise and government technology executive brings decades of leadership experience to Casepoint for the company’s next stage of growth in scaling its secure, unified, AI-powered platform for […]

Updating resumes is one of AI’s most popular use cases. The post Does AI Give Male Lawyers Better Resumes? appeared first on Above the Law.

PETA’s lawsuit points out that WMATA’s advertising guidelines explicitly allow ads soliciting donations, and the agency has accepted similar ads from other nonprofit groups.

“Leadership Tampa has a long tradition of bringing together individuals committed to strengthening our region, and Gino embodies that spirit every day,” said Ron Christaldi, […]

If you’ve received a denial, the first question worth asking isn’t just how to appeal the decision you got. It’s whether you applied to the right program.

The agreement does not eliminate all issues. The post How The Tax Agencies In The US, Canada, And Mexico Simplified Tax Rules For World Cup Participants appeared first on Above the Law.

As AI makes a voice or face easy to copy, celebrities are reaching for trademark protection. The harder question is whether the law can defend what the brand is actually worth. Matthew McConaughey […]

As partner pay climbs higher, firms are under pressure to reward the associates generating those profits. The post When Partners Make Record Money, Associate Raises Usually Follow appeared first on […]

[Sponsored] Create, organize, and scale AI prompts that work, with expert-built examples to get you started. The post How To Build An AI Prompt Library For Your Legal Team appeared first on Above the […]

A plaintiff can understand the value of her case and still feel forced to take less than it is worth.  Every plaintiff’s attorney has seen some version of that moment. The case has merit. […]

If you’re a judicial clerk looking for a job, Yetter Coleman would like a word. The post Elite Litigation Boutique Raises Salaries, And Its Clerkship Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.

Why shouldn’t private investors’ money be literally burned to advance human knowledge? The post SpaceX Stock Keeps Rising, And I Can’t Think Of A Better Use Of Investors’ Money Than Blowing […]

Managing Partner Erika Warren says top-tier attorneys deserve top-tier compensation. The post Silicon Valley’s Go-To IP Boutique Matches The Milbank Scale appeared first on Above the Law.

When the justices take the bench on Thursday morning to issue opinions, the Supreme Court will have 20 cases left to decide, with just under two weeks to go before the end of June – the point by […]

Kraft Heinz faces recall involving a common household staple.

Employees have been instructed to return to the office or relocate their firm equipment while systems are secured. The post Cyberattack Gives Biglaw Firm A New Return-To-Office Excuse appeared first […]

‘Our interest is using voluntary agreements …. For us to articulate problems to them around nasty issues in the supply chain and the industrial base that allow them to communicate and work […]

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. October Term 2025 is drawing […]

The Trump administration has made detention a key part of its hardline approach to migrants. Through aggressive enforcement tactics and changes to longstanding policies, the Immigration and Customs […]

* “Top Firms Increased Leverage Over Past Five Years, Fueled by Nonequity Partner Growth.” Alternate title: Top firms leaned into hamster wheeling senior attorneys and pocketing the difference. […]

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Cold Truth Coming From The NYT: Their editorial board says Todd Blanche isn’t fit for office. Honestly, Nevermind: DOJ lawyer still gets hit with ethics complaint for trying to capitalize off the […]

Rule 11, meet 50. The post 50 Cent Files Lawsuits For Fun, Spending $24 Million On Legal Fees In The Process appeared first on Above the Law.

A group of Haitian citizens who are beneficiaries of a program that allows them to stay in the United States came to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, asking the justices to throw out a dispute over […]

The complex deal included many novel issues the firm had to tackle. The post The Biglaw Firm Tapped To Take SpaceX Public appeared first on Above the Law.

[Sponsored] AI — perhaps ironically — is part of the Silent Generation. The post The Legal Tech-To-English Dictionary (2.0): The Ghosts Of Artificial Intelligence Past appeared first on Above the […]

Today, learning to articulate an authentic culture is a business development imperative. The post Making Your Law Firm’s Culture A True Differentiator appeared first on Above the Law.