Tantrums Aren’t Just For Kids!: Partner demands apologies from associate who took his parking spot. Fighting For The Future: Climate protestors target “fossil fuel enablers.” You Might Say You...

It’s not about how many cards you collect, it’s about finding your tribe in this conference jungle gym. The post Conquering Conferences: Nurturing Long-Term Friendships appeared first on Above...

Highbrowed Laughingstock Really Shouldn’t Be Attorney General: Here’s a bunch of very qualified people sharing that sentiment. Wonder Who’s Covering The Tab?: Rumor has it Clarence Thomas and Ben...

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It’s going to be one of the strongest years on record. There is a lot of good news...

This Isn’t The Type Of Person You Want Representing Your Firm: The firm is also offering counseling services to their Chicago office. A Milbank Match Is In!: And there’s...

There’s reason to believe that Biglaw salaries are in for an upgrade next year. The post NY To $235K?! Could Biglaw Base Salaries Increase In 2025? appeared first on...

Mergers Make Massive Money!: Hello, HSF Kramer! Why Do We Enjoy Music? Why Do Assault Rifles Enter Kindergartens?: Judge McGlynn teaches masterclass in poor analogical reasoning. The Long Game...

Chutzpah. The post After Demanding Delay Of NY Sentencing Until After Election, Trump Demands Sentencing Be Canceled Because Of Election appeared first on Above the Law.

Woohoo! Milbank is not messing around with associates’ money. Fresh off the market-leading summer bonuses (months later associates at other firms are still waiting patiently for their cash), the...

Let’s explore these with a sense of humor and learn how to steer clear of them. The post Conquering Conferences: Avoiding The Faux Pas Of Networking appeared first on...

Legal departments face retention challenges as in-house counsel eye the door. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Is Moving Out The Only Way To Move Up? appeared first on...

Legal Ops professionals are ensuring that resilience is an embedded part of daily operations. The post From Cost Center To Command Center: How Legal Ops Leads With Resilience appeared first...

Fake tax bills along with the fake account statements? Bravo, Justin Murphy. The post Local Man Allegedly Co-Conspires With Unwitting IRS In Hedge Fund Scam appeared first on Above...

They’re litigating all around the nation. The post The Litigation Reach Of These Biglaw Firms Is Remarkable appeared first on Above the Law.

RFK Jr. Makes The Fifth Circuit Look Normal: Meaningful standing doctrine still exists, kinda. Don’t Mess With Ginsburg: Man gets two years for illegally accessing late justice’s medical records....

If you aren’t playing the game, you’re sitting on the sidelines watching. The post How Lawyers Can Master Content Creation: 4 Proven Steps To Boost Your Legal Practice appeared...

Pretty Harsh Language There, Partner: Not a good look for Goodwin Procter. Now That’s A Smart Investment!: Billionaires dropped millions to get their chosen judges elected in Texas. You...

We’ve got new answers to the ongoing test of law firm management strategy! The post Back To Law (Practice) School: The Essential Skills You Didn’t Learn In Law School...

How Much Is A Title Worth?: Nonequity partners cover liability without sharing profits. UK Firm Is Closing Foreign Doors: Eversheds Sutherland is shutting its Beijing office. No Thanks to...

Join us on November 20th for this CLE-eligible webinar and learn how BI can revolutionize your law firm’s approach to data, driving efficiency and informed decision-making.  The post 5...

Professor Echoes Donald Trump’s Message Of Peace: It rings almost as hollow as his skull. Do It On Your Own Time: Fewer firms are giving paid time off to...

This lawyer knows that she needs attorneys to help her forge ahead should she win the presidential election. The post Kamala Harris Leans Heavily On Biglaw Attorneys To Staff...

Want To Work Remotely? Well, you probably can’t. Biglaw Gets Fuzzy On The Lessons From Dewey’s Collapse: Lateral partner guarantees are back, baby! The Supreme Court Is Scary! But...

Overall, these justices reflect the ideological spectrum of the Supreme Court. The post How The Newest Supreme Court Justices Compare: A Look At Each Of Their Respective First Two...

When Americans step into the voting booth (or fill out their mail-in or absentee ballots), many will be aware of how this election could impact healthcare issues like abortion...

Sometimes gambits work. The post Musk Gets Tossed Back To PA State Court In Lottery Case, Just In Time For Election appeared first on Above the Law.

Does your state have a law giving workers time off to vote? The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Employment Law And Election Day appeared first on Above the Law.

This firm is rising up the ranking. The post This Biglaw Firm Combines Social Impact And Prestige For A Winning Formula appeared first on Above the Law.

Fighting For Speech Is One Thing: But fighting during free speech is worth breaking up. Law Firm Hopes To Make Gold In Denver: Best of luck to Vinson &...

It’s a Halloween miracle! The post The YSL RICO Trial Is Finally Done With! appeared first on Above the Law.

The Four Words You Can’t Say To Counsel: What are the scariest four words you could hear? Time To Wow The Audience!: Send your submissions for our 15th annual...

Tell me you don’t understand this industry without telling me you don’t understand this industry. The post ChatGPT Exec Says AI Will Replace $2000/Hr Paralegals… Who Wants To Tell...

Being Wrong By Orders Of Magnitude Not Enough To Silence Law Professor: Listen to his most recent hot take on expertise. So Long, Farewell: WilmerHale shuts down its Beijing...

Frankie Williams of DeepL weighs in on AI-powered translation tools and the potential of emerging tech. The post How Global Law Firms Are Bridging Cultures With AI appeared first...

Billing For A Special Treat: Bonus season is around the corner and associates are working hard! Everything Comes Up On The Campaign Trail: Judge faces ethics complaint for her...

Tell us how much you make and help us benchmark small firm pay. The post Solos & Small Firm Lawyers: Have You Taken Our Compensation Survey Yet? appeared first...

Clifford Chance Is Switching Things Up: Being a partner really pays! Crossing The Pond: Magic Circle firm wants to open offices in Texas and Boston. No Thoughts In The...

* Freshfields eyes expansion. * Fifth Circuit rules union busting to be protected speech. * Also, a Fifth Circuit panel of three guys trying to...

How you can bring vibrant energy to each new interaction. The post Conquering Conferences: Embracing New Conversations appeared first on Above the Law.

From the Insult to Injury Department. The post Here’s Something Else Goldman-For-The-People Didn’t Do Very Well appeared first on Above the Law.

I wonder if Justice Kagan ever wishes she just took the damned bagels. The post Alito Discloses Gift From Far-Right European Princess appeared first on Above the Law.

They’re having a helluva run. The post Partners In This Practice Area Are Doing Exceptionally Well appeared first on Above the Law.

Being Honest Is A Huge Hurdle In A Defamation Case: Waste of time and money. Come On Guys, He Just Likes Hitler!: Jonathan Turley is doing damage control for...

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State Supreme Court Typo Goes Viral: The Pelican State has a red squiggly under their seal. Green Light For The Golden State!: California Bar gets the go ahead for...

The Biglaw firm is no longer at the top of the M&A world. The post Is Wachtell Slipping? appeared first on Above the Law.

More People Are Taking The LSAT After Getting Rid Of The Logic Games Section: So long, and welcome! Prepare For The Fall: States rush to amend their Constitutions before...

He is really good at being demonstrably wrong in public! The post Offhand Lie About Central Park 5 Lands Trump Back In Legal Trouble appeared first on Above the...

Goodwin Is Watching Fishbowl & Reddit: And they’re setting the rumors straight on layoffs. Reconsider Studying At Harvard: Law students get in trouble for having a study group. This...

When the volume is stuck at 11. The post Trump Throws Tantrum Over Nothing Burger Special Counsel Disclosures appeared first on Above the Law.

The pricing variation across firms is confusing and ‘utterly bewildering,’ says an industry insider. The post General Counsel Can’t Believe The Rate Hikes They’re Seeing From Biglaw Firms appeared...

Some lessons from the trenches. The post The Secrets To Success In Legal Tech Implementation appeared first on Above the Law.

The 2024 presidential election is less than three weeks away. Whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump win the race, the U.S. healthcare system is certain to undergo some changes...

But he is entertaining. The post Not Exactly A Shining Example Of The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.

Mergers Bring Rank Changes: Biglaw firm decides on all-equity partnerships. That’s One Way To Get Lawyer’s Fees: Screwing the judge has its benefits. Speaking Of Priming The Judge: Elon...

The law school’s clinics are getting comfortable in front of the High Court. The post This Law School Is Getting A Lot Of Supreme Experience appeared first on Above...

Patty And Selma School Judge On Con Law: D’oh! Who Is Getting The Good Jobs?: Here’s a breakdown of the booming 2023 hiring cycle. Trump Lawyers Try The Normalcy...

I hope for the judges’ sake most of them retire before then. The post At Some Point, Even Judges *Need* To Retire appeared first on Above the Law.

A New, Physical Law School Is On The Way!: Good news for Alaska! Close Reading Must Not Be His Forte: If Joe Deters doesn’t understand “Boneless,” you think he...

Law Firm Founder Speeds Up Retirement Date: More time to spend with the family! Don’t Doubt Our Client!: Lawyers drop an experiment to counter an opposing expert. Unfortunately, they...

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day! According to the most recent ABA Profile of the Legal Profession’s Chapter on Women, what percentage of...

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

Sorry, Diddy, but there’s no ‘spaghetti, fettucini, and veal’ behind bars. The post No More ‘Three-Course Meals’: Diddy’s Lawyer Says Jail Food Has Been ‘Rough’ On Client’s Gourmet Palate...

As with eating, clients are less likely to choke on the bill if it’s broken up into smaller pieces. The post It Can Be Difficult To Estimate The Cost...

New Army policy on ‘enabling modern software development’ actually doubles down on some of DoD’s worst dysfunctions, argues Warren Katz, chairman of the Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government,...

Will tech-savvy law departments need less outside help? The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Gen AI Versus Outside Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.

It *can* happen… The post Serving Articles Of Impeachment To A Supreme Court Justice appeared first on Above the Law.

You’re Telling On Yourself: Partner accused of using office for adult videos without sharing profits. Year In The Making: The Feds have been trying to crack Eric Adams’s phone...

Each interaction is an opportunity to engage in a meaningful and enjoyable dialogue. The post Conquering Conferences: Making Every Conversation Count appeared first on Above the Law.

Another Biglaw Firm Introduces VVS Salary Class: Let’s call nonequity partnerships what they are. You Better Catch Up!: Tech adoption is on the rise! The Workplace Hasn’t Adapted To...

We know that when in-house counsel are tasked with hiring outside counsel, they generally take one of two paths. Hire the same ol’ firm they’ve always hired or if...

Giuliani Wants His Case To Wait: Because he’s the reason folks have a problem with Trump. So Much For Standing Your Ground: Twitter caves to Brazil’s demands. Things Are...

No. You aren’t too good to sit for a deposition. The post Federal Judges Push Back On Self-Importance Of CEOs appeared first on Above the Law.

Disability Discrimination Affect Educational Opportunities Disability discrimination can have a significant impact on the educational opportunities of pupils with disabilities. The Equality Act 2010 says schools mustn’t discriminate against...

Do Y’all Not Want Money?: Start returning those phone calls! What’s Your Check Looking Like?: Tell us about those bonuses! That’s A Weird Way To Define A Fetus!: Florida...

Is the Twitter comments section running Florida’s legal department these days? Has state AG Ashley Moody simply wandered off in shame after one too many spankings at the hands...

Justice Alito Seems Pretty Friendly Toward Mark Martin: You know, one of the guys behind trying to overturn the 2020 election? The Most Bang For Your JD: These are...

what an angry article!

New study finds that one in four lawyers have been bullied on the job. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Is Bullying Endemic To The Profession? appeared first on...

He should have kept his cannabis law practice separate. The post Former Prosecutor Gets Caught With 1,000 Pounds Of Weed At His Law Office appeared first on Above the...

Most people agree. The post The Real Reason To Go In-House appeared first on Above the Law.

This Boutique Firm Is Above Market!: You get paid how much!? Show US The Money!: when do you think your firm will hand out bonuses? Development In Shooting Of...

Move over, Turley! Take a seat, Dershowitz! Donald Trump may have a new favorite cable news law talkin’ guy. The post Elie Honig Makes Pitch To Become Donald Trump’s...

Since When Can You Do That?: Biglaw firm gets in trouble for their legal strategy. Time To Pony Up: Colorado is saddled with the 303 Creative legal fees. Keeping...

Betting on democracy? What’s more American than that? The post You Can Go Ahead And Bet On The 2024 Election appeared first on Above the Law.

Biglaw Firm Welcomes Massive Partner Class: Wonder how much of that comes with equity? Is That Who I Think It Is?: Steven Chung looks at the legal dimension to...

The majority of the Supreme Court keeps diluting bribery laws and Eric Adams had best hope they aren’t done yet. The post Eric Adams Must Really Hope Supreme Court...

Now That’s A Really Big What If: Legal mastermind finds clearly established legal concept unconstitutional. Straight From The Mouths Of Summer Associates: These are the top Biglaw firms to...

‘Yeah, I went to Trump’s rally,’ the judge said — and he has no regrets about doing so. The post ‘I Would Do It Over Again’: Judge Resigns Amid...

Yale Hits Historic Low In Rankings Prediction!: Will it ever manage to recover? Bigger Plans? Big Apple: This Biglaw firm sets its sights on New York and North America....

Using actual humans to perform an initial review isn’t gone yet, but the days are numbered. The post RIP To Human First Pass Document Review? appeared first on Above...

The renowned litigator would much rather spend time with his family than be stuck on the road for trials. The post Biglaw Managing Partner Passes On Trials, Says It’s...

The C-suite shares some gen AI data.  The post Stat(s) Of The Week: GCs In The Dark?   appeared first on Above the Law.

This week, a New York City-based startup decided to wage its own David vs. Goliath-style battle in the healthcare technology world. Following a months-long dispute, data platform Particle Health...

Summers at this firm get a lot out of the experience. The post Summer Associates’ Favorite Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

No More Weird Dancing: Trump can’t play this classic on the campaign trail anymore. The Doctor Is In: We interviewed Dr. Aaron Filler about Pauline Newman. Turley Employs “What...

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

Quinn Emanuel Partner Alex Spiro Will Be Representing Eric Adams: What? Did he not want Olayemi Olurin? The Judicial Conference Committee on Financial Disclosure Looks Out For Judges: Take...

The pick is utterly unsurprising. The post Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams Taps High-Profile Biglaw Partner For Criminal Defense appeared first on Above the Law.

Most Firms Would Be Happy Amassing 100 Locations: This Biglaw firm sees that as two years’ worth of work. They Aren’t The Only Sprawling Firm In The Game: These...

The firm is already HUGE, but plans are in the works to make its army of attorneys even larger. The post Largest Law Firm On Earth Plans To Open...

Insurrection Has Its Costs: Stomping the Capitol may have cost a student a free degree from a top law school. Law Students Aren’t The Only One Acing Exams!: Wonder...

Everyone’s law school journey is unique, but there are a lot of lessons you can learn. The post Harvard Law Grad Shares What You Really Need To Know Before...

Midsize Firm Merges Its Way Up: The new firm will have over 1000 lawyers, climbing higher in the Am Law 100! New YSL RICO Witness Turns Heads: What did...

Additional bonus penalties may be coming for those who don’t go to the office. The post Penalties For Violating Biglaw Office Attendance Mandates May Soon Have More Bite appeared...

DEADLOCK premieres tonight on PBS. The post Amy Coney Barrett Encourages Open Democracy… That Is, If She Hasn’t Already Impinged With Your Right To Vote appeared first on Above...

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

The Supreme Court wasn’t always a “fall thing.” The post Bracing Yourself For The First Monday In October (AKA The Start Of The Supreme Court Term)? appeared first on...

Another setback for the high profile case. The post Revoked Conflict Waiver Means Delays In Slain Law Professor Case appeared first on Above the Law.

Sheriff Allegedly Shot Judge In His Chambers: The sheriff surrendered shortly after. Put This In Your Outline: Law Professor visually assaults students deploys legitimate pedagogical tactic of teaching via...

From the all-trolling-all-the-time-act dept The post Congress Poised To Bring Back Unfettered Patent Trolling appeared first on Above the Law.

How Did You Get This Number?: Female law professors and students keep getting creepy messages from salty loser. The Order Of Things: California needs to focus on procedure before...

For years, I’ve watched promising medical technologies languish in labs, never reaching the patients who desperately need them. The culprit? Not overzealous regulators, but our antiquated approach to innovation....

Sean Comb’s Attorneys Didn’t Turn Off Track Changes: Not sure what they were going for! This Calls For Drastic Measures: Tradition goes to the wayside when you need to...

* FBI subjects Sean Diddy Combs to the opposite of Finna Get Loose. * District attorney should be disbarred according to ethics panel. * Dahlia...

Cancer is a big part of Ipsen’s growth strategy, evident in a series of business deals struck by the company in recent years to expand its oncology portfolio and...

If one watched Tuesday’s presidential debate on ABC News, one might be pardoned for thinking that Trump and Harris could not be more different when it comes to healthcare...

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

More than 330 healthcare organizations signed letters this week urging the White House and Congress to extend a telehealth prescribing flexibility that was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Failure...

A pair of studies look at artificial intelligence and online fraud. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: AI Can Perpetuate And Prevent Scams appeared first on Above the Law.

Because the Democratic candidate for president didn’t fall out of a coconut tree. The post Before There Was Kamala Harris… appeared first on Above the Law.

Hogan Lovells Is Shrinking Its Offices: Adieu to Sydney, Johannesburg, and Warsaw. Three Mixed Outcomes: Check out how Trump fared in court. Another Country Defends Itself From Twitter: Land...

* Biglaw firm suffers toilet explosion. Skibidi’s forces grow closer every day. * Alina Habba settles with waitress who sued her alleging that the lawyer convinced...

Another Firm Closes An Eastern Office: Perkins Coie is moving its Asia-centered hub. Do You Know About The Boogeymen?: These are the firms you don’t want to go up...

* Nevada rejects NCBE test to forge new attorney licensing regime front-loading requirements during law school so “law graduates could be cleared to practice within weeks of completing their...

This AI Tool Is A Game Changer: You won’t want to comb through depositions the old way ever again. Taylor Swift Fights Deepfakes By Announcing Her Ballot: Be like...

* Here she is… Miss Owes Biglaw a million bucks! * So, um, Paul Weiss partner Karen Dunn seems like the big winner from last night’s debate....

These Two Make One Hell Of A Firm!: Womble Bond and Lewis Roca announce merger. He’s Gonna Fight ‘Em Off: The White Stripes take themselves off Trump’s campaign playlist....

* Justice Kagan points out that issuing opaque, from the hip, ideologically motivated opinions results in terrible work. * Womble Bond merging with Lewis Roca. * SPLC...

It Is Actually Happening!: Troutman Pepper Locke will be ringing in the new year! Not Very Unbiased Of You: Judge kicked off bench for calling all Black Americans lazy....

* Biglaw’s decision not to match Milbank’s bonuses may speak to firm power in the lateral market. Or they could just be lazy and planning to make everyone whole...

Who is the top-ranking justice from this past term? The post Searching For The Best Opinions: Text Analyses From The 2023/2024 SCOTUS Term appeared first on Above the Law.

Service firms share their plans to train, lay off, or hire.  The post Stat(s) Of The Week: AI’s Workforce Impact So Far appeared first on Above the Law.

Although it might admit the continuing litigation has dulled a bit of the schadenfreude. The post HP Doesn’t Care Mike Lynch Is Dead, Still Wants $4 Billion Of His...

What a difference a year makes. The post Associates Are No Longer Feeling This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

Trump-Focused Con Law Class Shocks Student: The shock would have been abated if they actually knew what they were talking about. Sometimes Integration Means Goodbye: A&O Shearman merger comes...

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

You Used To Work Like This?!: Midlevels return to the firm life COVID put an end to. Getting Revenge For Revenge Porn: This law firm is stepping up to...

A one-of-a-kind album is at the center of the legal squabble. The post Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli On Wrong Side Of Preliminary Injunction appeared first on Above the Law.

Not A Far Fall, But It Still Counts!: See where your school ranks on the list. So Much For Diversity: This Chicago Bears settlement doesn’t bode well for equity....

See The Midsized Firms That Come Out On Top: Yours might be on the list! Justice Jackson Is On Tour!: Grab a copy of “Lovely One” before they’re out...

The Metropolitan Detention Center, (MDC) in Brooklyn (Photo by JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images) Most judges would agree that, under ordinary circumstances, sentencing represents their most difficult and complex...

Is this an actionable claim? (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images) Judge Reed O’Connor is, by all accounts, a joke. Elevated to the federal bench by the grace of the...

(Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) On June 15, 2023, Donald Trump’s lawyers waived the claim of presidential immunity in their attempt to get his New York criminal...

Keyboard with China flag key (Getty images) WASHINGTON — Officials from the National Security Agency and the State Department said they’re still struggling to come up with a way...

Associate bonuses aren’t going to pay for themselves. The post The More Elite The Law Firm, The Bigger The Rate Hike appeared first on Above the Law.

(Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images) Steve Bannon isn’t going to let a little thing like jail stop him! Just yesterday, lawyers for the putrefying podcaster filed yet another batshit...

It’s All Connected: Not sure why O’Connor would recuse from Tesla and not from here. You’re Giving Yale A Bad Name: These are the folks ruining the prestige for...

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the Wells Fargo Legal Specialty Group’s most recent survey, firms based in which major U.S....

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Insults To The Chef: Lawyer wanted for dine and dashing. Gasp! Hate Symbols Are Bad!: Judicial Committee says Confederate flag in judge’s chambers is part of why he should...

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Income partner headcount is up. The post What Biglaw Really Needs Is More Nonequity Partners appeared first on Above the Law.

Former Skadden Associates Are Turning Up The Heat In The Kitchen: Read up on how the cookie crumbles! Yale Law Has A Simple Path To Redemption: Still won’t be...

(Image via Getty) 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...

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Top Firm To Open Office In Paris: Add Ropes & Gray to your vacation gotta see list! Would Be Kavanaugh Assassin Has A 2025 Trial Date: Mark your calendar...

Earlier this week, a new lawsuit filed against Fenwick & West posits that the Biglaw firm’s role as attorney for a crypto client induced the plaintiff to invest. The...

(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Disney Grants Chance To Sue In Court: Hopefully this will dampen the PR nightmare. Partner Lost At Sea: He and five others were last...

We get it, the post-pandemic landscape is tough. Everyone got used to working from home and making more money for their firms than ever before. But younger classes of...

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day! Which two Supreme Court justices have appeared on U.S. currency? Hint: Neither bill is currently in circulation,...

ABA Proposes New Class Requirements To Help Students: Back in my day, we just had the final! Elon Musk Can’t Even Copy With AI: His unveiled AI is laughably...

In an almost declaratory manner as he singularly conveys on the Court, Chief Justice John Roberts expounded in the majority opinion in Trump v. United States, “his case is the...

Corporate legal departments saw ever-increasing workloads in the past year, but their leaders are hopeful that some help is on the way. That’s according to the 2024 Chief Legal...

If he wins, you can call it Elliott Airlines. The post Paul Singer Wants To Ground Two-Thirds Of Southwest’s Board appeared first on Above the Law.

This discovery may surprise you, but lawyers occasionally use profanity. A 2017 survey by Legal Cheek found that 42% of lawyers regularly curse on the job. And while many...

RFK Jr.’s Meta Case Gets Slapped Down: Again. This is the second time. Hopefully the last. Mind Your Bs And Ws: Here’s an easy IP hypo for your next...

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What founder of file-sharing website Megaupload recently lost his 12-year legal battle to stop his extradition from...

You signed up for streaming, right? (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) The Disney+ To Forced Arbitration If We Kill You Pipeline Has A Few Holes: Our resident Disney Adult...

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Wells Fargo’s Legal Specialty Group, in the first quarter of 2024, how much were average...

Regional Firm Delays First l-Year Start Dates: Is this the start of a trend? Brought To You By Kaplan: The State Bar of California finds a way out of...

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I remember when the email went live across the firms. There were associates on one floor panicking and...

UC Law San Francisco Is Putting Its Presidential Connection Forward: Will it encourage more enrollment? How Set Is The Future Of The Bar?: It may be NextGen, but there’s...

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data from the first half of 2024 at top 50 Biglaw and Magic Circle firms...

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Major, Lindsey & Africa’s 2024 Global In-House Compensation Survey, what was the average total cash...

Ye’s Former Lawyer Wants Out: Funny what not paying your attorney will make them do. The Law Don’t Make It Legal!: Trump launches…curious argument against DOJ. They Blamed It...

(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It’s high time that a prominent nonlawyer take a turn at this critique...

(Image via Getty) 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...

More than 700 hospitals across the rural U.S. are at risk of closing due to their financial instability — that’s over 30% of the country’s rural hospitals. And for...

This firm wasn’t always at the tippy top of the Am Law rankings. The post Kirkland’s Rocket Sled To The Top appeared first on Above the Law.

(via Getty Images) UK Firm Encourages WFH Over The Whole Rioting Thing: Stay safe out there. There’s Only One Remedy For Brady Violations: Mistrial? No, go take a CLE!...

(via Image Generator) Another day, another federal judge reading the Supreme Court for filth. This time it’s Judge William Young, a Reagan appointee and former chief judge of the...

Did Someone Say Bonuses?!: See which firm is giving up to $25k in summer bonuses! Big Money Isn’t Locked Behind Biglaw!: Boutique firms are where it’s at. A Far-Reaching...

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to a survey by Major, Lindsey & Africa, as of last year, what percentage of associates...

Biglaw Firm Makes Big Change To Normalized WFH Policy: Dear loyal employees, get bent. Oh No, Words Have Consequences!: Dancing like no one is watching is one thing, but...

Are You One Of The Most Elite?: See if your firm makes the list. ABA Is For The Children: They asked the police to stop lying to children to...

Y’all seeing this? (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Missouri Attorney General Andy Bailey is the thirstiest public official in the country. If he’s not hanging out with rightwing...

Bill Barr Hates Ethics: Even when it has bipartisan support! Cursed With Luxury And Poor Memory: Turns out there are even more Thomas x Crow trips! Clients Realize There...

(Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) On July 1, Chief Justice John Roberts and his five henchman ensured that Donald Trump will never face justice for his crimes. The...

And that is getting expensive. The post Citi’s Makeover Has Yet To Reach The Compliance Department appeared first on Above the Law.

I’ll be asking commission to join me in launching an inquiry into grocery prices to shed light on why it is that prices and profits remain so high,...

Something has been fishy about the nonequity class of partners for years now. For starters, the non in front of the equity takes out a huge part of what...

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Vault’s most recent practice area rankings, which Biglaw firm is best in real estate? Hint:...

Take The Test!: Do you think the head of the NBCE can do the bare minimum? Should You Be Wary Of Non-Equity Partnerships: Biglaw firm faces discrimination lawsuit that...

The Senate has, at long last, acted on the problem of understaffing in the federal judiciary. Even before the Supreme Court’s elimination of Chevron deference made more work for...

Victory Comes In Fives: Sidley opens another office in California. Don Lemon Sues Elon Over Sour Dealings: Hard to deny breaching contract when you end it by saying “contract...

Whether we’re hounding our law school classmates on LinkedIn or just browsing the job boards on occasion, just about all of us are at least a little open to...

(Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) Even Merrick Garland’s Decor Is On The Offensive: This would really hurt Judge Cannon’s feelings if...

Nobody has ever suggested that the highest judges in the state ought to make the same as equity partners, but the idea that they should make less than first-year...