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As you’ve probably noticed, SCOTUSblog looks a little different today. But before we go there, a bit of background. When the folks at The Dispatch acquired SCOTUSblog in April of last year, they […]

Multibillion-Dollar Firm Caught Up On AI Hallucinations: Sullivan & Cromwell needs to up their editing process. Who Exactly Wrote Kash’s Complaint?: The $250M lawsuit looks like it has AI ink […]

2025 wasn’t the best for these firms. The post 2 Biglaw Firms Tumble Down The Ranking appeared first on Above the Law.

A quirk of history and a rigid legal precedent are creating an impossible dilemma for some asylum seekers in the United States. For individuals born in countries that no longer exist, like the Soviet […]

Normally that would be a disqualifying conflict of interest. In the current DOJ, it’s apparently a job requirement. The post Meet The New Prosecutor On The Brennan Case. He Already Called The […]

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments in a challenge by telecommunications carriers AT&T and Verizon to the constitutionality of fines that the Federal Communications Commission […]

Explore how lawyers can position themselves as trusted advocates before a client ever picks up the phone, in this episode of the “Be That Lawyer” podcast. The post Why Your Story, Engagement, And […]

Storytime, sponsored by SCOTUS. The post The Supreme Court’s Side Hustle Is Here, And Your Kids Are Gonna Love It appeared first on Above the Law.

Chat, is this tortious? The post Headed To Mississippi Law? Prepare To Get Used To AI appeared first on Above the Law.

When substance use is part of the family dynamic, thoughtful and customized planning is not simply advisable, it is essential for preserving both stability and generational wealth.

A handy list of celebrities whose monikers make them natural-born legal tech spokespeople. The post A Public Service Announcement: Legal Tech Companies, Here Are Your Celebrity Endorsers appeared […]

The rules change constantly and anyone selling “AI optimization” as a guaranteed service is making promises the data doesn’t support.

It may surprise you to know that divorce attorneys spend a considerable amount of time pondering how couples can save their marriages – and they have a keen perspective on the matter.

Claims of lawful self-defense still require proof that a threat was immediate and serious enough to justify the force used.

Yesterday’s argument in Sripetch v SEC suggested something that has not happened in a lot of the court’s recent cases – a Supreme Court decision rejecting a challenge to the Securities and […]

When the firm that represents OpenAI can’t even check its own cite-checking. The post Sullivan & Cromwell Files Emergency ‘Please Don’t Sanction Us For All These AI Hallucinations’ Letter […]

Mark brings a dynamic and forward-looking practice that spans civil litigation, information technology (IT) disputes, and complex commercial disputes, along with a broad range of general IT matters.

When someone starts blaming, you need a neutral third party. That’s where law enforcement comes in. A police report adds structure to the chaos. It creates a clear account of what happened.

Get a roundup of the latest from the Legal Marketing Association. The post Marketing Roundup: Wading Into Politically Charged Waters, Culture Differentiation, And The Push And Pull Of AI appeared […]

Did your school make the list? The post Ranking The Best Law School Buildings In America (2026) appeared first on Above the Law.

Reminder: Tomorrow is a big day for SCOTUSblog. We will be launching our rebuilt website and hosting a live blog for the possible announcement of opinions. Thanks for being part of our community as […]

It’s not just a defamation suit; it’s a bundle of AI cliches. The post Did Kash Patel’s Lawyers Have ChatGPT File A $250 Million Lawsuit? appeared first on Above the Law.

Used correctly, Elite’s Validate tool could reduce risk and make for a smoother billing process. The post AI And Billing: Flipping The Switch On The Bane Of Lawyers’ Existence appeared first […]

BYU Law’s Academies Program pivot is the right move. It’s also a pretty grim sign of where legal hiring has ended up. The post When Biglaw Ruins Everything, Law Schools Have To Adapt appeared first […]

A conservative Supreme Court justice broadly condemning progressive ideas, and claiming they are responsible for the worst atrocities of the last century, is the antithesis of helping to find common […]

There is still time to correct course on this absurdity. The post The $150 Train Ride That Explains Everything Wrong With The World Cup Economy appeared first on Above the Law.

The New York Times is correct that the court’s ruling – to halt such a pivotal executive action on its emergency docket – was something new. But the emergency docket was long in effect – and […]

HeartFlow, which makes AI tools to analyze cardiac images, sued its rival Cleerly, alleging infringement on six patents. Cleerly is pushing back. The post Heartflow Sues Cardiac AI Rival Cleerly Over […]

* Research suggests that most clients still expect a lawyer to dress up. [Legal Cheek] * Legal Eagle describes the present political landscape as “multiple Watergates per week,” which seems a […]

Policy change expands research on psychedelics for addiction and mental health

Study shows naloxone less effective against powerful synthetic opioid overdoses

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]