The February administration of the California bar exam is so broken that they’re offering a free July test to everyone who fails. This comes after they already offered refunds...

Anthony Ricco Wants Out Of Representing Diddy: Not sure which straw was the final one, but it’s over. Stop Being A Meany-Head, Your Honor: DOJ attorneys throw tantrum over...

Paul Clement (by Alex Wong/Getty Images) The shenanigans from the Department of Justice in the case against New York City mayor Eric Adams have been epic. Acting deputy attorney...

The post DoD Reviewing ‘Non-Essential’ Consultancy Contracts For Termination appeared first on Above the Law.

Many states impose mandatory retirement ages, set by statute, on judges. Such retirement ages make sense since it is important that individuals retire when they may be less able to...

Getty Images Ed note: This is the third in a series. Read the previous installment here. Imagine your follow-up as a gourmet meal, not just a quick snack. It should be...

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! The Department of Justice has shut down which database established by Joe Biden in 2022, but first...

And That’s Just The Kozinski Article!: Try not to cry as we parse through a judge’s really crappy reasoning. Law Schools Are Cutting Diversity From Their Websites: Control the...

Ed. note: This is the latest installment in a series of posts on motherhood in the legal profession, in partnership with our friends at MothersEsquire. Welcome Amy Bowen and Elise...

Judge Recorded Confessing He Killed His Wife: The trial is still underway. The DoD Doesn’t Want Military Families Reading JD Vance’s Book: For what it’s worth, they can still...

Last March, I wrote here about SingleFile, a company whose mission is to help businesses navigate complex regulatory environments effortlessly by automating outdated filing processes and leveraging AI technology...

chances of winning a workplace harassment case with a lawyer The chances of winning a workplace harassment case with a lawyer largely depend on the strength of your evidence,...

Brian Freedman Volunteers His Thoughts On Ryan Reynolds Joke: Not only did no one ask, a judge told him to stop talking! There Goes The SEC’s Westlaw Access!: Sorry...

Get used to books, SEC! The new administration has made it clear that they don’t have much interest in enforcing the nation’s securities laws. Except maybe as an avenue...

No More Room For Race Or Its “Proxies” In School: Great in theory, but how do you prove compliance? No Reaching Across The Aisle: The FTC cuts ties with...

Another sign that the Trump II administration is taking a sharper turn to the right than his previous time in office happened on Friday when the Federal Trade Commission...

Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and...

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Generally, all firms are vulnerable. —  Sabina Lippman, firmwide managing partner of recruiting firm CenterPeak, in comments given...

Judge Allison Eid (via U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee) It’s easy to forget that Neil Gorsuch wasn’t the only beneficiary of Mitch McConnell’s plan to steal a Supreme Court seat....

Getty Images Ed note: This is the second in a series. Read the first installment here. Just as a skilled chef understands that each dish requires a unique blend of...

Despite opposition from Democrats, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as Health and Human Services secretary by the Senate on Thursday. RFK Jr. has drawn some criticism over his...

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Lawyers from which major law firm — ranked 42nd by headcount — is facing possible sanctions for...

Spendthrift Habits Mean Shoddy Security: Get a load of what passes as a government site nowadays. He’s Just Staring There, Menacingly: Someone noticed Trump’s mug shot outside the Oval...

It’s no secret that lawyers can be pretty bad with money management, and there are many reasons why.  “Let’s go back to the very beginning,” says Joyce Brafford of...

They Might Not Get Arrested, But Their Career Won’t Develop: Bobloblaw-inspired Redditor gives masterclass on how to address associate who opts out of work. The Rule Of Law Is...

The questionable Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) got a ton of flack in the early days (okay, it was like a week and a half ago, but time is not...

Religious Leaders Sue To Keep ICE Out Of Their Sanctuaries: Talk about keeping the church and state separate! ABA Shouts Down Attacks On The Rule Of Law: This would...

(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Alina, dear, go back to law school. Or, at least read Marbury v....

This Biglaw Firm Is On The Defense: Vinson & Elkins is ready to fight! Tom Goldstein Is In Jail: He may not pass go or collect $200. Interesting Use...

(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) Right-wing agitprop has screamed bloody murder ever since Judge Paul Engelmayer issued a temporary restraining order ordering Elon Musk’s merry...

Crowdsourced Funds Help Cover Legal Costs: Luigi has a lot of supporters! Bill It To The NFL: Did you know this fun fact about the Super Bowl’s referee? Following...

(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) Imagine a press conference during which President Donald Trump makes this surprising announcement: “If the situation in the Gaza Strip isn’t resolved by March 15,...

Every so often, new lawyers ask me for advice on how they can best succeed in the legal profession. I usually give young lawyers a few strategies, including how...

We’ve used the Playbook Strategy to lay the groundwork and prepare our minds for a successful conference. Stepping into the conference social dance, we’ve embraced the rhythm of networking...

How can lawyers harness AI and automation to scale their firms and optimize efficiency? “You have to create your own rules; if not, other people will make rules for...

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! The National Basketball Players Association recently hired David Kelly as its General Counsel. Kelly worked in the...

Nice Try Circumventing The Constitution: Not on Judge Coughenour’s watch! Has It Gone Underground Or Is It Gone: Biglaw firm scrubs diversity from their homepage. Goodman Says Things Can...

This is the story we hoped wouldn’t happen, but let’s be honest — of course it did. It was always going to happen. Between the administration publicly threatening criminal...

The DOJ Is Basically Trump Legal Now: And there’s so much work to bill! Losses And So Much Potential: Will a merger get them on the right track? How...

(Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) Southern California communities ravaged by life-threatening wildfires now have a Biglaw firm to thank for coming to the rescue when FireAid —...

Biglaw Isn’t Fairing Much Better Either: Don’t worry – by the 3rd year of this administration it won’t even be a holiday anymore. A Change Is Gonna Come: Winston...

Never before have borders been blurrier. Goods, services, and, relevant here, art freely circumnavigate the globe with little regard for where one nation ends and another begins. When I...

Former Biglaw Partner Loses Crypto Scam Appeal: Rough times. Appeal Court Sides With LSU For Now: Is this really the best use of their funds? Keep It In The...

Properly setting up and managing IOLTA accounts helps prevent the risk of being disbarred and ensures your current and prospective clients can trust your firm with their funds throughout...

You Know Lawyers Read For A Living, Right?: Folks keep getting caught using AI to supplement their work without double checking the results! University of Minnesota No Longer Taking...

Texas and Florida aren’t the only ones uprooting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs from their schools. Trump recently threatened to withhold federal funding from and potentially sue the endowments...

As one of their marquee proponents settles into the White House, nondisclosure agreements and other restrictive covenants are likely to make new inroads in the workforce. Not that they...

The post The Sky Is Not Falling: Why Trump May Not Need The Space Council Anyway appeared first on Above the Law.

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Since 2008, Kirkland & Ellis’ global revenue has increased by what percentage? Hint: The average revenue growth for...

Taking The Test Is A Test In Itself: Broken portals, wrong sized fonts, and where the hell are we even supposed to go? Judge Orders Professor Back In Class:...

The Biglaw firm Dechert recently filed a New York state lawsuit against a former senior project attorney, Kathleen Fay, over $132,000+ in compensation the firm says it mistakenly paid....

Sullivan & Cromwell Associates Are Pissed About The Firm Picking Up Trump: This was obviously going to happen. Bonus News!: Latham & Watkins associates are in for a treat!...

Back in the day, S&C reportedly refused to represent Trump, allowing them to avoid having to trade deep-pocketed clients anxious to distance their brands from the most toxic client...

Self Described Woman Hater Is One Of The Newest Trump Administration Hires: Great to be in good hands. Wonder What Justice Roberts Thinks About The Spending Freeze?: He already...

Andrew Kloster has a new job in the Trump administration, as reported by the Project On Government Oversight. Kloster has landed as the new general counsel for the Office...

Grab ‘Em By The Executive Power: Here’s how Trump is circumventing the Constitution. No Truth In Television: Count each time Alina Habba says something wrong! Diversity Lab Is Still...

Junior associates powered the engines of Biglaw. Like the human batteries of the Matrix except instead of the deluded bliss of the late 20th century, they survive on the...

Wrong Title: Folks in the administration should at least learn how to refer to the Constitution if they’re going to undo progress with it. Goodbye White House, Hello Biglaw:...

Absolutely laughable. The post Department Of Justice Makes *The* Most Embarrassing Typo appeared first on Above the Law.

Stupidest timeline. The post Pardoned Jan 6 Militia Member Attacks Doughnuts In Capitol Complex appeared first on Above the Law.

She’s teaching only one class this semester… The post Former Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar Headed Back To Harvard Law appeared first on Above the Law.

A mass exodus is predicted if this happens. The post The Real Pioneers Of Remote Work Could Be Devastated Under The Trump Administration appeared first on Above the Law.

Cybercriminals remain a major threat in the healthcare sector — with the vast majority of healthcare organizations reporting spotted a cyberattack and suffered financial consequences within the past 12...

Getting Out Of Dodge Before DOGE Gets Worse: Three cheers for foresight! Diversity Ain’t Dead Yet!: These are the most diverse law schools. He Just Doesn’t Know When To...

From the parting-shot-from-the-Civil-Rights-Division dept The post DOJ Issues Perhaps The Last Law Enforcement Investigation Report We’ll See For The Next Four Years appeared first on Above the Law.

Severance Pay Calculator Consider the Length of My Employment Contract A severance pay calculator is an online tool that can help you estimate the amount of severance pay your...

Chalk It Up To “Government Efficiency”: Several of these students turned down Biglaw positions for these now non-existent jobs. Tenured LSU Professor Allegedly Pulled From Class Over Political Speech:...

Look at recent big pharma asset acquisitions and new biotech company launches, and you might spot a common theme: The drugs at the heart of these deals were originally...

This Biologically Illiterate Executive Order Is Dangerous: Things make sense if you assume that cruelty is the goal. Trial Advocacy Is More Important Than Ever: Take advantage of MoloLamken’s...

Every healthcare system in the United States has its own level of vulnerability to cyberattacks. And each system, to the degree its resources and perception allow, is trying to...

Comparing Biden To Oranges: Trump’s clear undermining of the 14th Amendment is getting compared to Biden’s good wishes about the ERA. The New TikTok Feels Different: TikTok users voice...

Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla did not mince his words at the 43rd annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco on Monday regarding the controversial positions that...

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

Proskauer finally tells associates how many hours they have to bill to get bonuses. The post Biglaw Firm Learning The Hard Way It’s Best To Be Straightforward With Associates...

It doesn’t look good for the rule of law. The post Trump Takes The Oath Of Office appeared first on Above the Law.

2024 was a banner year for fundraising by legal technology companies. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Record Funding For Legal Tech appeared first on Above the Law.

The executive order mandates the development of new cyber contract requirements for “agency-procured” space systems. The post Biden Approves Executive Order To Strengthen Cybersecurity For Commercial Satellite Systems appeared...

The state was the original early adopter. The post The Real Leaders On The Equal Rights Amendment appeared first on Above the Law.

The Unexpected Hours Threshold Is A Reason To Jump Ship: This isn’t the first time they’ve done it either. Upholding The TikTok Ban Is Costing The Country Its Reputation:...

We really enjoy working with you. The post Thanks To Our Terrific Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.

SCOTUSblog Founder Caught Up In Tax Evasion and Loan Fraud Scandal: Fresh off the presses! Same Partner, Same: Survey of partners at law firms show they’d rather have hybrid...

Will New Rankings Shake Up The T14?: What are WashU and Vanderbilt doing there!? Proskauer Sandbags Their Bonus Criteria: Another Biglaw firm skimps out on paying their associates by...

The firm is *always* hiring. The post This Biglaw Firm Is Gobbling Up Laterals appeared first on Above the Law.

Doing Your Job Has Consequences: Judge Cannon may have just fallen out of favor. Goodbye TikTok, Hello Xiaohongshu!: Americans are rushing to give their data away to China to...

Those golden handcuffs sure are tight…. The post Some Biglaw Firms Are Holding Partner Bonuses Hostage To Keep Them From Leaving appeared first on Above the Law.

Pretend Biglaw Is A 9-5 If You Want To: Who do Sullivan & Cromwell think they’re fooling? Biglaw Is A Community: Firms work to help their colleagues cope with...

Only schlubs can speak the truth. The post It’s Up To Us, The Powerless appeared first on Above the Law.

It’s the fine print that’ll get ya. The post Biglaw Firm Dismays Associates With Increased Hours Requirement For Full Bonus appeared first on Above the Law.

That’s a rhetorical question — because the answer is ‘no.’ Find out what great legal tech can do for your firm on the latest Non-Eventcast. The post Are You...

It has the potential to improve efficiency and client satisfaction, but it also raises ethical and societal challenges. The post Enough Already, CES: Just What Is Agentic AI And...

Wanna lateral? This practice area is your best bet. The post The Biglaw Lateral Market Is Hottest In This Practice Area appeared first on Above the Law.

Damian Williams Returns To Biglaw: He’s back at the firm where it all started. Not All Firm News Is Good News: Wilson Sonsini announced bonuses and the associates are...

Most people understand that criminal defense lawyers should not be judged when they make every argument available to them in order to defend their clients. Even if lawyers make...

Goodwin Brings Good News To Their Associates!: The money comes on the 24th! Can’t Stand The Heat: California firms switch to remote work to stay safe during wildfires. Another...

A Deloitte-led panel predicts that AI will be everywhere — but invisible. What would this mean for legal? The post What I Learned At CES About Law Practice Management...

Scratch The Stuff About Gangsta Rap…I’m A Veteran: William Brown changes the framing of his lawsuit. Republicans Are Mad At The ABA’s Diversity Standards: Any mention seems to be...

Two favors, actually. The post Donald Trump Demands SCOTUS Do Him A Favor Though appeared first on Above the Law.

Democratic Boutique Firm Gives Its Attorneys An Arbitration Clause Or No Pay Raise Ultimatum: Unexpected development from the Elias Law Group. Boutiques Are Booming: There’s opportunity out there for...

Guess those progressive values don’t apply to the firm. The post Elite Boutique Getting Slammed By Associates Over Mandatory Arbitration Agreement appeared first on Above the Law.

Sullivan & Cromwell Brings Back 5 Days In Office: Nice while it lasted. Biglaw Firm Goes Above Market: Dechert shows their highest billers some appreciation! “Dangerous” Rhetoric Won’t Stop...

This first edition highlights several important cases litigated by some of the biggest national firms over the last month of 2024. The post Legalytics: Big Cases By The Numbers...

Does your law firm have the urge to merge? The post Biglaw Mergers Expected To Continue Apace In 2025, Even As Law Firms Grow ‘Pickier’ appeared first on Above...

Many lawyer awards are more about the size of the lawyer’s ego than the size of the accomplishment. The post Some Lawyers Celebrate Underwhelming Career Milestones appeared first on...

So much happened! Let’s take a moment to reflect. The post What Was The Worst Supreme Court Decision Of 2024? appeared first on Above the Law.

They advised on hundreds of billions in mergers deals. The post Biglaw Firm Had A Banger Year In M&A appeared first on Above the Law.

Don’t Expect “Following The Law” To Be On His Resolution List: More failure to disclose stuff. Some Of The Worst Supreme Court Cases Of 2024: Did your least favorite...

Biglaw firms across the globe have the urge to merge, and in the wake of the A&O Shearman merger, which joined U.K. firm Allen & Overy and U.S. firm...

Tell Us What You Really Think, Roberts: Here’s him talking down from the highest court. Holidays Are Over, Prepare For Trump: Third Circuit jurisprudence could be changing soon. We...

It’s not just that it’s disingenuous… it’s shabby legal writing too! The post Chief Justice John Roberts Thinks You’re Stupid And He’s Probably Right appeared first on Above the...

This December, after 16 months of studies and experiments, the Department of Defense decided it had figured out enough guardrails for generative AI to start embracing the new technology...

And 2025 is looking amazing! The post Rudy Giuliani Finishes 2024 As He Began It … In Deep Shit appeared first on Above the Law.

Florida Coach Frauds Student Athletes: Some games aren’t worth playing. Baker Botts Gets Caught “Matching”: Top law firms don’t have to play these sort of financial games. Last Day...

Which of these law firm holiday cards is the best of 2024? Cast your vote by DECEMBER 31, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. EST! The post ATL Holiday Card Contest:...

Cheap Firms Fold And Give Out Special Bonuses: Ho shows some love, Coie hands out financial Perkins. Check Out The List Of Firms Spreading The Money Around: Don’t see...

These top firms are back to paying associates market compensation. The post Trend Alert: Biglaw Firms That Stiffed Associates On Special Bonuses Reverse Course appeared first on Above the...

Which law firm was bestowed with the honor of being named law firm of the year for 2024? The post Top Biglaw Firm Crowned As Law Firm Of The...

How completely and utterly embarrassing. Poor Tiffany Trump. The post Best Of 2024: Donald Trump Brags That Daughter Tiffany Trump Graduated ‘No. 1’ In Class — But Georgetown Law...

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

ATL’s Holiday Card Contest Is Still Running: Cast your vote by December 31st! Happy Holidays! The post Cast Your Vote! — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.

Gone but not forgotten. The post The Law Firms We Lost In 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.

Christmas Eve Bonuses!: Massumi + Consoli! Who Is The Lawyer Of The Year?: You decide! Contest runs to December 31st. Enjoy the season! The post Happy Holidays! — See...

Banning Christmas used to be a thing. The post And You Thought You Hated Christmas… appeared first on Above the Law.

The cyberattack that Ascension suffered in May resulted in the exposure of 5.6 million patients’ personal and health information, according to a recent breach notification filed with the Maine...

It’s a holiday classic. The post Lawyers Doing Good — Christmas Movie Edition appeared first on Above the Law.

Boutique Firm Announces Above-Market Bonuses: Perry Law! Top 3 Firm Isn’t Just Stopping At Special Bonuses!: DLA Piper rewards hard work! Eric Adams Tried To Make Luigi’s Trial About...

What kind of game is the right wing of the Supreme Court playing? The post Best Of 2024: Only 5 Supreme Court Justices Believe In The Supremacy Clause And...

Biglaw Firm Isn’t In The Giving Mood: You’re gonna have to work extra hard to get the special bonus at A&P. Speaking Of Gift Giving: Clarence and Alito are...

Justice Antonin Scalia died as he lived… taking a luxury vacation amongst wealthy fans. At least that’s one of the key findings from a new Senate Judiciary Committee report,...

There is a difference between courtesy and letting your client get taken advantage of. The post Should Lawyers Always Accept Service Of Process As A Courtesy? appeared first on...

Pay me what you owe me, say the rainmakers. The post Partners Know What They’re Worth, So Biglaw Better Have Their Money appeared first on Above the Law.

The bill has support from Mike Waltz, who’s expected to be incoming President Donald Trump’s national security advisor. The post Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan SHIPS Act To Boost Commercial Shipping...

And he’s been nominated for a key role in Donald Trump’s administration. The post This Attorney Reportedly Willing To Restrict Access To Abortion Pill appeared first on Above the...

Overwhelmingly Profitable Firm Brainstorms On Way To Value Associate’s Hard Work: Maybe they could…I don’t know…give out special bonuses? Top 50 Firm Manages To Pay Out More Than HoLove:...

From the chickening-out dept The post KFC Abrubptly Drops ‘Original Recipe’ Tradeamark Suit Against Church’s Chicken appeared first on Above the Law.

Boutique Firms Handing Out Beaucoup Bonuses! – See Also – Above the Law Skip to content × Love ATL? Let’s make it official.Sign up for our newsletter. We will...

Are You Listening Donny?!: Validation hungry judge throws immigrants under the bus to get noticed. Diversity Ain’t Dead Yet!: Some numbers are in, but what does it all mean?...

In time for the holiday! The holiday being Valentine’s Day. The post Biglaw Firm Matches The Market On Bonuses! You’ll Just Have To Wait A Bit appeared first on...

The First Amendment protects speech. But journalism is “merchandise,” okay? The post Donald Trump Sues Yet Another Media Outlet For Tortious Journalism-ing appeared first on Above the Law.

Top 20 Biglaw Firm Opts Out Of Treating Their Associates Special: Just the base bonuses. Folks are pissed. This Small Boutique Firm Pays Their Associates Better Than Hogan Lovells!:...

Trump Judge…Yeah Nothing Good Is Gonna Follow That: He’s accused of hosting an underage drinking party, among other things. Boutiques Tip Well!: Boutique firm’s bonuses are 175% above Milbank’s!...

There was a brutal fight at the high school house party, according to the complaint. The post Trump Judge Facing Allegations He Hosted Underage Drinking Party Resulting In ‘Serious...

He put kids in prison for profit. But that doesn’t mean he wasn’t a candidate for clemency. The post Biden Commutes Scumbag Former Judge’s Sentence appeared first on Above...

The brief stops here. At the lawyer’s desk. Not the paralegal’s. The post Lawyers Should Own Up To Their Paralegals’ Mistakes appeared first on Above the Law.

Again. The post Rudy Giuliani Courts The Death Penalty (Sanctions) appeared first on Above the Law.

You can say a lot without actually speaking. The post Clarence Thomas’s Long History Of Keeping Quiet appeared first on Above the Law.

Boutiques Are Where It’s At!: Healthcare firm Gjerset & Lorenz takes care of their associates, Cohen Ziffer pays out bonuses early! Biglaw Firms Spread The Bonus Wealth: Freshfields is...

If your profitability isn’t where it should be, it may be time to seek assistance. The post Is Your Firm ‘Exposed’? It May Be Time To Seek Out A...

Bonus Money Makes Associates Very Merry: Selendy Gay blows past the market! Meeting The Market Also Gets You On The Nice List!: Sullivan & Cromwell, Linklaters. Some Holiday Gifts...

A redaction themed benchslap. The post Attorneys Redact Everything Except Articles & Prepositions… Judge Is Less Than Pleased appeared first on Above the Law.

Seyfarth Shaw Double Dips On Associate Raises: Check out their scale. Other Firms Are Offering Above Market: Check out Winston & Strawn. Clerking Will Get You Paid!: Biglaw firm...

She says the judge had ‘the power to ruin not only my career, but my personal life as well.’ The post Prosecutor Says She Was Pressured To Send Disgraced...

Yeah, You Read That Right!: Boies Schiller’s compensation model is causing double takes! Milbank Shuts Down Their Beijing Office: This makes them the 14th US firm to do so....

(Photo by Saul Loeb-Pool/Getty Images) On November 13, just a week after winning reelection, Matt Gaetz noped out of the House of Representatives. In theory, this was so he...

Judge Orders Lawyers To Break Bread: They also decided who would do the tipping. Hov Caught Up In Bad Boy Business: Jay-Z accused of sexually assaulting a 13 year...

How exciting! Congratulations! The post Another Boutique Law Firm Offers Milbank Money To Associates appeared first on Above the Law.

As AI use increases among legal professionals, the industry needs to keep up. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Talkin’ Bout AI Revolution appeared first on Above the Law.

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

It’s all about the bottom line, and some partners are going to be left out in the cold. The post Should We Be Expecting A ‘Wave’ Of Biglaw Partner...

It’s going to be competitive if you’re applying to law school this year. The post The ‘Unnatural’ Interest In Law School appeared first on Above the Law.

New Milbank Matches: Glenn Agre, Ross Aronstam & Moritz. Donald Trump Isn’t As Pro-Choice As Folks Thought: Of course Elon had something to do with it. Think Twice About...

Even if you missed the threshold for a bonus, it should count for something. The post Law Firms Should Pay Higher Bonuses When Associates Are Close To Thresholds appeared...

This Firm Has A Tradition Of Paying Above Market: $200k special bonus! Other Firms Pay Out Bigly Too!: Here’s to Morgan Lewis! Climate Activists Come For Biglaw: A&O Shearman...

From distinguished to despicable, who should be Above the Law’s Lawyer of the Year for 2024? The post Above The Law’s 2024 Lawyer Of The Year Contest: Nominations Needed...

Today’s Bonus Round-Up: Norton Rose Fulbright, Kramer Levin. Doors Closed: Paul Weiss shuts their Beijing office. Watch Out, Perkins Coie: Kash Patel isn’t the biggest fan. You Aren’t The...

Eligibility for special bonuses at the firm are based on billable hours. The post Top 20 Biglaw Firm Announces Associate Bonuses — It’s A Match! appeared first on Above...

These Are The Firms That Have Matched: Should yours be on there? Let us know! Pays To Practice At A Boutique!: Wilkinson Stekloff’s base bonuses are above market! California...

Tell us what you think in this short survey. The post Valuable Source Of Business Or Dreaded Obligation? Share Your Take On Trade Shows appeared first on Above the...

Biglaw Firm, Biglaw Money!: Check out Seward & Kissel! They Aren’t The Only Ones Handing Out Cash!: Enjoy those bonuses, Fish & Richardson! Associates Aren’t The Only Lawyers Looking...

We look forward to seeing your submissions. Thank you, and happy holidays! The post Above The Law’s 16th Annual Holiday Card Contest appeared first on Above the Law.

Select courts and legal aid groups are already using these tools to benefit the public. The post Generative AI And Access To Justice: Incremental Solutions Or Overhyped Promises? appeared...

While no plans have been announced by Donald Trump or Linda McMahon, a few existing programs are likely to undergo changes. The post What Will Federal Student Loan Repayment...

The SEC contributed $8.2 billion this year to a Treasury Department that’s going to need it. The post Gary Gensler’s Parting Gift appeared first on Above the Law.

After a more productive business year, Biglaw’s corporate partners are full of gratitude. The post With Big-Time Profits, Biglaw Dealmakers Sure Are Thankful 2024 Was A Busier Year appeared...

‘Hey, please don’t open this’ is not a policy. The post Law Firm Confidentiality Can’t Be Left To The Honor System appeared first on Above the Law.

Great way to start the holiday! The post Top 10 Biglaw Firm Shows Thanks For Associates (By Giving Them Bonuses!) appeared first on Above the Law.

Love it or hate it, it’s a Thanksgiving staple. The post The Lawyer Behind Canned Cranberry Sauce appeared first on Above the Law.

We really enjoy working with you. The post Wishing Our Advertisers A Very Happy Thanksgiving appeared first on Above the Law.

Firms. Bonuses. You Know The Routine: Mayer Brown & Gibson Dunn. About Those Student Loans: Expect things to be different when Trump is back in office. Take Your Time:...

Associates who are hungry for cash can truly feast at this Biglaw firm. Congrats! The post Top 25 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses For High Billers...

Here Are Today’s Matches: Willkie, Akin, A&O Shearman, Katten, Debevoise, Clifford Chance, and Vinson & Elkins. Meet The Gavel: Drake realizes his only recourse left is to sue Kendrick...

Congratulations on the big-time bonuses! The post This Top Biglaw Firm Is Offering Associates ‘Exceptional’ Bonuses On Top Of Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.

These Checks Have A Little Extra In Them!: Cadwalader, Proskauer, Schulte Roth & Zabel, Covington, Simpson Thacher, Sidley, and Baker Botts. No Proper Responses: NPR did a bang-up job...

Associates with loads of billables are going to be making loads of cash. The post Top 100 Biglaw Firm Matches Market Bonuses — With Even More Money For High...

Yet another shoe has dropped in the UnitedHealth Group/Amedisys saga. Last week, the Justice Department — along with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York...

This is just so cute. We love adorable SCOTUS stories like this. The post Ketanji Brown Jackson Gushes About Doing ‘Better’ Than Matt Damon During Undergrad Drama Class appeared...

Sure, unleash some Staten Island divorce guy on an already pissed off federal judge. This will work out GREAT. The post Rudy Giuliani Is Back On His Bullshit, This...

It’s valuable experience. The post New Hotness In Company Directors? Cybersecurity Experience. appeared first on Above the Law.

Lots Of Biglaw Matching To Go Around!: Davis Polk, Weil, White & Case, and Skadden! Boutique Firms Take Care Of Their Associates Too!: Check out Holwell Shuster & Goldberg!...

* Forcing Google to spin off Chrome faces uphill battle… which is why monopolies always win. * Pam Bondi becomes new AG nominee. * Partners put “difficult”...

Bonuses Are In At Cleary Gottlieb: Look at the scale! Bonuses Are In At Paul Weiss: Check out their scale too! Third Time’s The Charm: Big money being made...

* It may be bonus season, but amidst record profits, associates are noticing that their bonuses a lighter than they should be. * Babe, wake up...

The firm is making big money moves for associates this week. Congratulations! The post Top 25 Biglaw Firm Announces A Full Milbank Match — With Merit Bonuses On Top...

It was just over a week ago that Milbank got the associate bonuses rolling, now Cravath has entered the chat. For all the initiative Milbank has shown on the...

If It’s Good Enough For Putin, It’s Good Enough For Thomas: Igor V. Babailov has chosen his next portrait subject. Criticism Is Good, Actually: Attacking valid criticism of the...

Nice while it lasted. The post 5 Ohio Law Schools Drop Their Diversity Scholarships And Programs appeared first on Above the Law.

Turley Really Wants You To Put Gaetz’s 17 Year Old Thing Aside: Loyalists are loyal to a fault. Harvard Law Students Avoid Getting Pushed For Studying: You’ll never guess...

Did someone say billable hours? Because there are going to be A TON! The post Biglaw’s Congressional Investigations Practices Expected To Be On Fire Under Trump 2.0 appeared first...

‘Like sands through the hourglass …’ The post Courts Should Not Ask Lawyers To Hurry Up And Wait appeared first on Above the Law.

Where aspiring lawyers can potentially skip the bar exam. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Altered States appeared first on Above the Law.

If you can get in, that is. The post Want A Federal Clerkship? You Should Consider This Law School. appeared first on Above the Law.