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Kash Sues Atlantic For $250M: I’d say that’s a long shot, but he’s more prone to chugging beers. The Numbers Seem Off: Does working 69 hours in a day seem weird to you too? Training Matters: […]

The justices on Monday considered the proper relationship between state and federal courts and wrestled with confusion surrounding a doctrine addressing that relationship as they heard oral argument […]

Under 8% of partners at the firm are of the equity variety. The post It’s Really Challenging To Crack The Equity Tier Of Partnership At This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

One size doesn’t fit all. The post The Seniority Problem No One Solves In Legal AI appeared first on Above the Law.

But Alito’s clerk hiring isn’t particularly dispositive. The post The Alito Retirement Denial Has Been Upgraded appeared first on Above the Law.

Tl;dr: nothing close to what the naysayers promised would happen. The post What Happened After A Decade Of Legal Weed In California? appeared first on Above the Law.

The complaint asks the question: Could FBI agents do their jobs if the director was drunk? Not sure Patel is going to like the answer. The post Kash Patel’s $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Looks […]

New York Times reporting reveals the birth of the modern emergency docket was sloppier, more ideologically driven, and less legally rigorous than anyone admitted. The right’s response is to demand we […]

Thanks to client expectations, firms no longer fear AI hallucinations, they fear falling behind the competition. The post In Biglaw, AI Adoption Is No Longer Optional appeared first on Above the Law.

When negotiations recommence, the Iranians might tighten the screws. The post The Tart Of The Deal appeared first on Above the Law.

FSU Law also continues to distinguish itself as the No. 1 Best Value Law School in the Nation, according to preLaw Magazine (2025).

Multi-year partnership includes naming rights for all-inclusive premium lounge at Raymond James Stadium.

Which law schools are offering students the best training opportunities? The post The Best Law Schools For Practical Training (2026) appeared first on Above the Law.

The narrowing gender gap in gun ownership indicates that firearms are increasingly being seen as essential tools for self-defense by women.

Your tour of all things related to lawyer and judicial ethics, with University of Houston law professor Renee Knake Jefferson. The post Legal Ethics Roundup: Eastman Disbarred, Sotomayor Apologizes, […]

The Supreme Court on Monday morning agreed to take up the case of a Catholic preschool challenging its exclusion from a Colorado “universal preschool” program. The justices also agreed to The […]

Presumably the city budget office is run by recently graduated frat boys who looked at bills and said, ‘Ha ha… 69!’ The post Chicago Paid Lawyers Billing 69 Hours In One Day appeared first on Above […]

Many have gotten so used to using these tools for so many things that they aren’t as vigilant as they once were or should be. The post Lawyers Using ChatGPT: Let’s Be Careful appeared first on […]

AI tools may improve cancer understanding and patient care outcomes.

Rep. Greg Murphy introduced a bill that would require out-of-pocket prescription drug spending to count toward patients’ deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums regardless of where the drugs are […]

Immigration Matters is a recurring series by César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández that analyzes the court’s immigration docket, highlighting emerging legal questions about new policy and […]

MAGA trollsuit lawyer prepares for another round. The post FBI Director Promises To Pound ‘The Atlantic’ Like A Six Pack On A Tuesday appeared first on Above the Law.

Company and manager penalized for unsafe hazardous waste storage practices.

As you’ll see below in the Morning Reads section, it was a busy weekend on the Supreme Court beat – to put it lightly. And we’ve got a busy week The post A leak from the interim docket […]

* Memos reveal the origins of the Supreme Court’s radical and previously unheard of embrace of the shadow docket. Short version: John Roberts cares a lot more about oil stocks than precedent or […]

We Ran The Numbers So You Can Feel Worse: The annual taxonomy of which law firms successfully converted billable hours into generational wealth confirms that yes, some firms are very, very rich. […]

“Voter list maintenance is a responsibility entrusted to the states,” the attorney general said, “and I remain confident in the steps we take here in Rhode Island to keep our list as accurate […]

“As the Court recognized, the plaintiffs’ claims are related to activities that Chevron and other energy companies performed under federal supervision during World War II,” a Chevron […]

Mandell also said that the lawsuit challenges discrepancies in funding but does not seek to do away with the state’s private voucher program. Instead, his clients simply want to ensure that public […]

Lawyer Tells Attorneys They Will Burn In Hell: Don’t remember covering that in law school. A Lesson In Transferable Skills: Former adult movie actress passes the bar. Trump Allegiance And Owing […]

Equity partners had a good year. The post 2025 Was Hella Profitable For Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.

A longer sentence is still possible. The post Online Troll Johnny Somali Sentenced To 6 Months And 20 Days In South Korean Jail For Being A Sex Offender Nuisance appeared first on Above the Law.

The opportunity costs of filing income tax returns. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: 1040 Blues appeared first on Above the Law.

Modern-day convenience … or thin edge of the wedge? The post Attorneys Should Often Avoid Texting Clients And Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.

So long, law license … hello, grift train! The post John Eastman Is The Most Persecuted Man Since Jesus — Just Ask Him, He’ll Tell You! appeared first on Above the Law.

The lawyers had never met before, which makes this story all the more touching. The post Biglaw Associate Donates Kidney To Partner In Remarkable Act Of Generosity appeared first on Above the Law.

The ABA still has a chance to be on the right side of history. The post Law Professors Argue Abandoning The Diversity Rule Will Hurt The ABA’s Reputation appeared first on Above the Law.

Ty Cobb is back on cable news, and he did not come to play. The post Former Biglaw Partner Warns There Are No ‘Guardrails’ Left Around Trump — And Someone Is Taking Advantage appeared first on […]

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

We were live as the court released its opinion in Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. To learn about future live blogs and the latest developments at the Supreme The post Opinions for […]

We will be live blogging as the court potentially releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion The post Announcement of opinions […]

Imagine you are sitting at a red light on your way home from work. It’s an ordinary day. Then another car slams into you from behind, and in a few seconds, your normal routine is replaced by doctor […]

Her success story comes with some uncomfortably accurate industry comparisons. The post Former Adult Film Star Passes The Bar Exam appeared first on Above the Law.

This April 20, dispensaries will celebrate how far cannabis has come. Elsewhere, tens of thousands of people will spend that same day in a cell.

Dell Crawford was released on March 24 after serving 17 years in prison.

Susan Necheles finding out the hard way that Trump never pays his lawyers. The post Trump PAC Deep In Debt… And Owes Lawyers Over A Million appeared first on Above the Law.

The Supreme Court on Friday sent a lawsuit seeking to hold oil and gas companies liable for damage to the Louisiana coast back to the federal courts. Several Louisiana parishes The post Court […]

These firms have SO MUCH money! The post Ranking The Wealth Of Biglaw’s Best: Is Your Law Firm ‘Super Rich’? (2026) appeared first on Above the Law.

Welcome to SCOTUSblog’s recurring series in which we interview experts on different supreme courts around the world and ask about how they compare to our own. Today we focus on The post The […]

During oral argument on Wednesday in Blanche v. Lau, the justices will consider the rights of lawful permanent residents who have been accused of committing a crime that puts them The post Court to […]