[QUIZ] Are You In Control Of Your Firm’s Cash Flow?
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Welcome To The Boston Market! — See Also
Crowell & Moring Are On The Yahd: Congrats to Crowell & Moring and Faber Daeufer & Itrato on teaming together. The DOJ Is Harassing Harvard For Alleged Discrimination Against White People: FASORP called, they want their shtick back. Newark Mayor…
Watch Out – Don Liu Is Back!
Ed. note: Please welcome Vivia Chen back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, “The Ex-Careerist,” here. NOT FOR ONE MINUTE DID I BELIEVE Don Liu when he told me last year that he was going to hang it…
Top 10 Biglaw Firm Considers Salaried Partner Tier — See Also
Eventually Everyone Gets Roped Into Trends: Ropes & Gray considers nonequity partnerships. The American Bar Isn’t The Only One You Have To Worry About: The German Bar Association sends a warning to lawyers working for the Yellow-Bellied Nine. Someone Has…
‘Agentic’ AI Is The Hot Buzzword… But Do Lawyers Actually Want An Agent?
Thomson Reuters just unveiled the next step in the evolution of CoCounsel, and the future is agentic! At least that’s the pitch. Of course it sort of has to be the pitch given the agent conversation dominates the industry zeitgeist…
Trump Turns On The Federalist Society — See Generally
You Either Die A MAGA Hero Or Live Long Enough For Donald Trump To Call You A “Sleazebag”: White House burns Federalist Society in social media rant as courtroom losses mount. Ex-Law School Dean Unintentionally Embarks On Career Training Jailhouse…
Laying The Groundwork For A Successful CLE
Getty Images How many times have we sat at a conference, staring at our phones, thinking to ourselves, “This feels like law school all over again!” The monotony of continuous lectures can be mind-numbing. But what if you could create…
Bird Flu Threat Still Looms, But HHS Just Canceled A Moderna Contract That Could Prepare For It
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Trump Has A Reputation For Questionable Pardons
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to reporters at The Daily Beast, which high-profile defendant is President Donald Trump open to pardoning? Hint: The two have been photographed together as early as 1997….
And For My Last Trick — See Also
Magic Circle Firms Are Trying To Pull A Disappearing Act: Will they pull off transmuting “Magic Circle” for “Global Elite”? Shots Fired At Leonard Leo!: Trump calls the mastermind behind the FedSoc judicial takeover a sleazebag. Florida Wants To Bypass…
Trump Administration Tells Supreme Court DOGE Can’t Be FOIAed
(Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images) The destructive force that is DOGE still somehow manages to exist, despite it not being (depending on which claim is made and when) an official federal agency and/or overseen by anyone specifically identifiable as the head…
Why Chase Down Sexual Predators When You Could Be Protecting The President’s Ego? — See Also
This Is What The FBI Has Come To: Read about the agency’s interesting triage of societal ills. If You Choose Your Firm, Which Firms Win Out?: Check out where associates would like to work! Being Qualified Is Too Woke Now:…
Experts Share Their Tariff Advice For Indie Beauty Brands
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Multiple Mergers May Manifest Momentarily — See Also
Competition Could Be Pushing Competitors Together In New York: Which Biglaw firms will be the next to merge? Is Skadden Trying To Change Its Placement On The Biglaw Spine Index?: The firm recently decided to represent a Mexican woman who…
Why One Leader Is Calling Out Insurers’ Inaction On Prior Authorization
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Former Law School Dean Sentenced To 8 Years Behind Bars — See Also
The Worst Part Is What He Did After The Theft Scandal: Edward Rene will have a lot of time to mull over his mistakes. DLA Piper Is Recruiting The Big Names: Lord David Cameron would be quite the co-worker! This…
What A Historic Absence Of Its Top Officer Means For The Navy
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Bad Week For Biglaw Capitulators — See Generally
Ed. Note: We’re starting a new feature, kicking off the week with a collection of top stories from the prior week. It’s like our daily See Also, but for the week. So… See Generally. Paul Weiss Lawyers Jump Ship Before…
Executive Order Against Jenner & Block Is ‘Null And Void’
Judge John Bates, appointed by George W. Bush, is overseeing the litigation filed by Jenner & Block against the Trump administration challenging the Executive Order targeting the firm. Bates quickly issued a temporary restraining order, barring the enforcement of the…
Biglaw Needs To Follow The Lead Of Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, and Susman Godfrey
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Above the Law’s 2025 Biglaw Intimidation Survey, what percentage of respondents at Am Law 100 firms say that Biglaw should follow the lead of the firms…
Omarosa Adds New Legal Accolade To Her Resume!
Omarosa Manigault Newman has been known as many things over the span of her career: writer, political aide, and a stand-out contestant on the show The Apprentice are just a few. And while it is probably hard for most of…
Have You Heard The One About …?
(Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images) Am I the only one losing their sense of humor? It’s the only thing that keeps me going in tough times. Right now, times are tough in so many ways, not just in…
Paul Weiss Rainmakers Bolt To Start New Firm Free Of Trump Deal Restrictions
Well, well, well. If it isn’t the consequences of Paul Weiss’s own actions. Earlier today, American Lawyer reported that Karen Dunn, Bill Isaacson, Jessica Phillips, and Jeannie Rhee are leaving Paul Weiss in the wake of its surrender to the…
This Kagan Dissent Packs A Punch — See Also
She Took Off The Gloves For This Dissent: Someone needs to point out the Court’s abuse of the shadow docket. Glad she’s taking the charge. The Department Of Homeland Security Takes Aim At Harvard: Playing hardball with their international students…
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Congratulations, Kim Kardashian! — See Also
Guess Who Completed Their Studies!: Will Kim’s next step be bar prep(Opens in a new window)? Cowardlader Wants To Skimp On Their Trump Tithe: The firm wants to scrub the stain of pro bono payola by flooding Brooklyn’s DA with…
Lawyers: The Ultimate Growth Industry
According to the ABA, there were 1,322,649 active lawyers in the United States as of January 1, 2024. These lawyers service the roughly 350 million people in the U.S. By contrast, in 1900, there were 76 million American citizens and…
Biglaw And Its Discontents — See Also
Taking The Protest To The Orange Shoe Firms: Use that free speech! This Biglaw Firm Is Committed To The Green: DWF makes plans to grow their own forest! Lawyer Arrested After Apparent Mental Breakdown: Rest is a key part of…
The Supreme Court TV Show That Never Was
Tom Goldstein is fighting back this week against the government’s wild indictment, which painted a picture of Goldstein balancing a successful Supreme Court practice with an international high-stakes poker career, iffy financial arrangements, and multiple mistresses. He calls these government…
We Have The Data To Prove It! — See Also
The Legal Industry Doesn’t Stand With Trump’s Bullying: Read the survey for yourself! Habeas Corpus? I Hardly Know Her!: Kristi Noem messes up the most softball question possible on habeas corpus. That Can’t Be Good For Ratings!: How will (not)…
Navigating The Fine Line: Redefining Legal Advice In The Age Of Tech With Erin Levine And Quinten Steenhuis
The practice of law has long been wrapped in mystery, closely guarded by ethical rules and stringent regulations. But as legal technology blurs the lines between legal advice and legal information, how do we protect consumers, empower innovation, and stay…
New Top New York Firm Could Be On The Horizon! — See Also
Discussions Are Under Way: Partners will vote on if McDermott and Schulte will merge within 90 days. Susman Godfrey Still Putting Money Behind Diversity: Congratulations to the winners of the Susman Godfrey Prize! Lick The Boot, Get Booted: Associates want…
Seashellgate: Trumpworld Sees Comey’s Day At The Beach As Criminal Assassination Threat — See Also
Work From Home? That Was So 2024: Sidley only gave a week’s notice before ordering folks back. Above The Law In The New York Times: Normally this newsletter is about Above the Law stories of the week, but let’s make…
Policies On Billing For Attorney Travel Time
Most litigators need to travel for court conferences, depositions, site inspections, and other events during the life of a lawsuit. Depending on the type of appearance, a lawyer might spend more time traveling to attend an event than at the appearance…
Seems Like Law Firm Co-Workers Actually Care
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected for Am Law’s 2025 mental health survey, what percentage of respondents felt like their co-workers cared about their mental health? Hint: The number may…
Takes A Lot Of Stones To Accuse James Comey Of Threatening The President Over This — See Also
Comey’s “Cool Shell Formation” Has Kash Patel Phoning In The SS: His abbreviation, not mine. These Firms Are Really LinkedIn: Is your firm on the top of its social media game? You Can Do A Lot When You Misread The…
John Morgan Of Morgan & Morgan On Blueprints for Organizational Transformation
In a world where disruption is constant, law firms can’t rely on what worked yesterday. To grow sustainably, they need systems, strategy, and the discipline to execute — all while staying true to their core identity. In this episode of…
The 4 Day In-Person Mandate Is Coming — See Also
A Top 10 Firm Expects Associates To Be In The Office “At Least” 4 Days A Week: Is the 5th day implied? DOJ Gets All Retaliatory: Because chilling law firms from opposing the administration is the point. Wrong Place, Right…
AI Hallucinations Strike Again: Two More Cases Where Lawyers Face Judicial Wrath for Fake Citations
In what has become a distressingly familiar pattern in courtrooms across America, two more cases have emerged of lawyers submitting briefs containing non-existent legal citations generated by AI tools. At this point, one wonders if the legal profession needs a…
Remember When Diversity And Pro Bono Hours Were Selling Points? — See Also
Biglaw Firm Commits To Huge Scrub Of Diversity And Pro Bono Work From Website: Good deeds really don’t go unpunished. More Capitulation, More Problems: Another Congressional investigation is headed toward Biglaw. Kirkland & Ellis Chair Joins Trump For Business Talks…
‘It Feels Like The Partners Versus The Associates’ — See Also
The Moral Divide Between Young Lawyers And Their Seniors Is Growing: When did firms trade principle for capital? Top Ranked Law School Schools Administration On The Rule Of Law: Good on you, Duke. Here’s A Projection Of Next Year’s Law…
California Bar Thinks Provisional Licensing Could Soak Up Some Of The Mess From Their Rushed Test
The California Bar is in a rough spot. Facing bankruptcy, the Bar broke from the NBCE to try their hand at a more cost effective way to test the minimum competency of applicants aspiring to be attorneys. Unfortunately, they bungled…
Bill Those Diversity Hours To Code 404 — See Also
Nixon Peabody Scrubs Diversity Billing Codes And Multiple Mentions Of Diversity: They may have kept the pictures, but the changes made are obvious. More Partner Departures Over Biglaw Capitulation: Cadwalader just lost two partners to Foley & Lardner. Gambling Has…
Lawyer Accused Of Gambling Away Millions In Client Funds Sentenced To Time Behind Bars
Back in the summer of 2023, a California attorney — who was accused of blowing somewhere over $8 million in client funds after moving into the Wynn casino and gambling “24/7” — opted to plead guilty to wire fraud and money laundering….
Change Comes To All Things, Even Biglaw — See Also
Biglaw Partners Are Moving On: White & Case and Paul Weiss lose some pretty big names from their rosters. Speaking Of White & Case: They’re headed back to the office 4 days a week. Capitulating Biglaw Firms Featured On 60…
Deciding Whether To Travel For Clients
Last year, I wrote an article about how it often makes sense to hire local counsel rather than to travel for clients in some circumstances. Travel time can add costs for clients, and if a lawyer is not admitted in a…
Americans’ Trust In The Healthcare System Is Plummeting. How Can It Be Repaired?
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There’s Only One Type Of Partner At These Biglaw Firms — The Equity Kind
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by ALM, which firms in the Am Law 100 only have an equity class of partners? Hint: In 2024, there were 15 Am Law…
Former Supreme Court Justice Souter Has Passed Away — See Also
We’re Still Feeling His Impact On The Court: The unexpected liberal judge is a model for judges everywhere. Cadwalader Feeling The Consequences Of Cowering: They’re seeing an exodus of talented, principled lawyers. Here’s The Winner Of Our 16th Annual Law…
Here’s Everything Trump Is Doing To Protect Bad Cops, Make Things Worse For Crime Victims
Trump was never about law and order. He cozied up to cops and praised police brutality, but when push came to literal shove, he sat back and watched his supporters attack law enforcement officers and commit federal crimes for the…
Is That A New $2B Firm On The Horizon? — See Also
There’s Talk Of A Merger To Come: McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel are in conversation. Trump’s Divisiveness Is Bringing People Together: Say hello to General Counsels United! Goodbye, Ed Martin!: Though he was wildly unqualified for…
Fan Sues NFL For Emotional Distress Over Shedeur Sanders Draft
(Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) There’s a fine line between being passionate fandom and being downright crazy. Filing a federal lawsuit seeking $100 million in punitive damages from the NFL for the emotional distress of watching a favorite player not…
You Need More Than Money To Keep ‘Em! — See Also
White & Case Just Lost One Of Their Highest Compensated Partners: Best of luck to Taurie Zeitzer on her own firm! Prominent Partner Jumps Paul Weiss Ship: Columbia University, his new vessel, should be happy to have him. That’s A…
Why Better Billing Statements Can Improve Your Firm’s Finances—And Your Client Relationships
In the world of law, where every billable hour counts, clarity and consistency in billing aren’t just a courtesy—they’re a competitive edge. Yet, for many law firms, outdated billing practices lead to confusion, delayed payments, and even lost revenue. According…
Biglaw’s Cowards Play Dumb About Pro Bono Payola — See Also
Latham, Simpson, and Cadwalader Downplay Multimillion-Dollar Deals With The Trump Administration: They can say what they want, but the internet never forgets. No One Wants To Work With Quitters: Capitulating firms are losing some big name clients! The Money Is…
Make It Count: Live Your Best Lawyer Life
A few days ago, I was standing beside my friend and client David as he succumbed to his terminal illness. I’m not sure if he can hear me or if he even understands my words as I tell him about…
Biglaw’s Existential Crisis Gets Primetime Treatment — See Also
60 Minutes Catches Up On The Attacks On Biglaw: It doesn’t look great for the firms that capitulated to Donald Trump. Back To The Office! White & Case mandates 4 days in the office. The California Bar Exam Was Already…
The Roadmap To AI Adoption For In-House Legal Teams
The legal industry is rooted in precision, privacy, and risk mitigation, naturally making legal professionals more cautious about adopting rapidly evolving technologies — and creating adoption barriers that other industries don’t face. This whitepaper from our friends at LegalOn Technologies…
Biglaw’s Ws In The Fight Against Trump — See Also
Perkins Coie Gets A Permanent Injunction Against Trump’s Executive Order: Judge Beryl Howell goes all Shakespearean in slapping back Trump’s Executive Order. Microsoft Gets New Outside Counsel: Swapping Simpson Thacher (a firm that capitulated to Trump) for Jenner & Block…
Opening The Doors To Change: What To Expect At CLOC Global Institute 2025
(Image via CLOC) Next week, I will be covering the CLOC Global Institute at the Aria Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas. The conference will span four days (May 5-8) and is the premier event designed by and for legal…
It Was A Good Year To Be A Biglaw Equity Partner
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by ALM as part of their Am Law 100 ranking, of the 100 firms on the list, how many increased their profits per equity…
It’s Official: Executive Order Targeting Perkins Coie Is Unconstitutional
From the moment that Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO 14230) targeting Perkins Coie — one of the first Biglaw firms to be on the receiving end of this type of retaliation but far from the last — legal…
Trump Rebrands Law Day With Authoritarian Flair — See Also
Law Day Becomes Loyalty Day Under Trump: Even the people in suits are protesting. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Is Cutting Staff: 8% in the firm’s UK and US locations. HoLove Hires MAGA Lawyers: That’s one way to avoid the ire…
Top 100 Biglaw Firm Announces Plan To Cut 8% Of Support Staff
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner — a firm that brought in $869,603,000 gross revenue in 2024, putting it at No. 65 on the Am Law 100 — recently announced that it will be conducting layoffs across its international offices, including the…
Giving Up So Easy Has Real Consequences — See Also
Microsoft Just Booted Simpson Thatcher Off Payroll: Jenner & Block will be taking over from here. Skadden And Davis Polk Still Aren’t Out Of The Dog House: They both hired Miller Strategies to speak up for them. The Technology Is…
Legal Tech Adoption: The Slow Burn Of Cloud, The Sudden Spark Of AI
The faster technology advances, the harder it becomes to track both incremental and significant changes in legal professionals’ adoption rates. The good news is that many options are available if you’re seeking current statistics about legal technology. These days, troves…
Trump Sets His Sights On International Lawyers — See Also
Watch Out, Amal Clooney!: Trump keeps finding new ways to disregard the rule of law. Paul Clement Joins The Resistance: Even the conservatives are standing up to Trump. Over 1,000 Law Students Sign In Support Of Susman Godfrey: Everyone has…
Elon Musk’s DOGE Disaster Will Likely Cost Taxpayers Nearly 4 Times More Than It Cut
(Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images) Elon Musk’s tenure at DOGE is supposedly winding down. If you’ve been watching Fox News or one of the many even more ridiculous pro-Trump propaganda networks, the world’s richest man’s brief tenure in government has…
Countdown Until ‘Skadden Represents 3rd Officer This Week In Police Brutality Case’ Headline Gets Written
Beat The Charge, Free Of Charge: Executive order tees up domesticated law firms to represent cops accused of unlawful use of force and other charges. Of Course It Involved Golf: Sullivan & Cromwell’s “negotiations” probably weren’t as formal as you’d…
Elite Firm Raises The Bar On Compensation, Offers $300K Starting Salaries For Associates
The news out of the legal sector has been nothing but doom and gloom lately, with the Trump administration sucking the wind out of many top firms’ sails thanks to punitive executive orders and investigations. Thankfully, one firm is bringing some…
This Is What 100 Days Of ‘Winning’ Looks Like — See Also
Things Are Going Historically Bad: Looks like we’re living in the worst 100 first days of a presidency. FASORP Goes Full Spite LARP-ing: The losers want law review applicants to lie about themselves on their personal statements. Don’t Find Tax…
Legal Ethics Roundup: FBI Arrests Judge – AG Hints at More, Prosecutors Resign, Trump Org Fires Ethics Atty & More
Ed. note: Please welcome Renee Knake Jefferson back to the pages of Above the Law. Subscribe to her Substack, Legal Ethics Roundup, here. Welcome to what captivates, haunts, inspires, and surprises me every week in the world of legal ethics. Happy…
The Courts Are Fine, We’re Fine, Everything’s Fine — See Also
Orange Is The New Black (Robes): FBI agents arresting judges in their courthouses sadly was on our 2025 bingo card. Justice Breyer Still Believes In Institutions… For Some Reason: Bless his heart, he thinks the rule of law is still…
Lawyers Should Not Exploit Unfair Advantages
Lawyers are taught that they should exploit every advantage possible to serve a client’s interests. Indeed, some might argue that a lawyer’s duty of diligence requires that an attorney take every step that will advance a client’s position even if this…
Boeing To Sell Parts Of Digital Aviation Solutions Portfolio For $10.55 Billion
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The Law School With Top Writing Chops
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the 2025-26 U.S. News Rankings, which law school got top marks for its legal writing program? Hint: This state-funded law school was founded in 1884. See…
You Can Check Off ‘Judges Are Getting Arrested’ From Your How-Bad-Is-It-Really? List — See Also
The Judge Was Arrested In Her Own Courthouse: Kash Patel bragged about the arrest on Twitter. Hunting For A Federal Clerkship?: These are the schools judges want to see on your application! Movement Of The People: The Kirkland Exodus grows…
It’s Time To Submit Your Entries For Above The Law’s 16th Annual Law Revue Video Contest!
Spring has sprung, and you know what that means: we’re now seeking submissions for our annual law revue video contest. As far as last year’s submissions are concerned, some of them were funny, some of them were “meh,” and some…
Judge Turns Insurance Dispute In To Navel-Gazing Enterprise – See Also
Is This A Judicial Opinion Or Freshman Philosophy Hour?: Next up, a hamburger contract breach that asks how many angels can dance on the head of a pin? Signs Before The Fall: Both Kirkland and Simpson lined Trump associated lobbyist’s…
Roche Commits To $50B In U.S. Manufacturing And R&D Investments As Pharma Tariffs Loom
The post Roche Commits To $50B In U.S. Manufacturing And R&D Investments As Pharma Tariffs Loom appeared first on Above the Law.
Quando devo procurar um Advogado Previdenciário?
procurar um Advogado Previdenciário Em dezembro de 2018, após concluir minha graduação em Direito e obter minha carteira da OAB, senti que minha missão era clara: ajudar aposentados e pensionistas do INSS. No entanto, essa determinação começou muito antes, aos…
Good Luck Finding New Talent! — See Also
Law Students Refuse To Work For Capitulating Firms: Resistance matters at every level. Want To Make Sure Your Law School Investment Pays Off?: These are the top law schools for Biglaw employment prospects! Donna Adelson Tries To Get Judge Disqualified:…
Kids Testify The Darnedest Things… When Forced To Represent Themselves By The Trump Administration
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It’s An Honor, Really — See Also
Rachel Cohen Honored For Standing Up To Skadden For The Rule Of Law: Now that’s a line for the resume! It’s Like Saying “I Do” To The Rule Of Law: Check out Lawyers for Good Government’s National Law Day of…
How The Health Sector Can Change Vaccine Messaging Amid Rising Anti-Vaccine Sentiment
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Former Justice Breyer Rings The Criminal Contempt Alarm — See Also
Refusing The Court Is Criminal: Former Justice thinks Marc Rubio, Pam Bondi, and others can be held in criminal contempt for defying orders. Bad Thing About Public Opinions Is That They’re Public: Justice Alito shares his piss poor IRAC skills…
How Are Hospitals Bracing For Tariffs?
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Norton Rose Attorneys Advised Not To Comment On He Who Must Not Be Named
Norton Rose Fulbright attorneys are being warned by firm leaders to mind their Ps and Qs when talking about Donald Trump. Due to “sensitivities surrounding this subject,” whenever an attorney is writing anything related to Trump they have to get…
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
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 more at How Appealing. “The New Transparency Rules and the El…
Maybe Don’t ‘Both Sides’ Disappearing People To Foreign Gulags, OK?
Every so often, someone pings the tipster line and asks some variant of, “Why aren’t you more bipartisan?” Many times this is couched in a stream of expletives. Often it’s technically addressed to a guy that hasn’t worked here since…
Handling Multiple Court Appearances Scheduled For The Same Time
One of the issues that many small firm lawyers face is they often need to appear at multiple court appearances at the same time. Although larger firms might have the resources to send multiple attorneys to court appearances so lawyers do…
Even The Thoughts You May Think Are Dangerous — See Also
Marco Rubio Pushes For Thought Crime Deportations: This is going to end up in the “How did they let things get so far” part of a history book. NYU’s Law Faculty Model Principled Defiance: Show these other schools how its…
Marco Rubio Claims He Can Kick Lawful Permanent Residents Out Of The US On The Basis Of Their ‘Expected Beliefs;’ Immigration Judge Says ‘Sounds Good’
The Trump administration has just claimed an astounding new power: the ability to deport lawful permanent residents based on their “expected beliefs” (including perfectly “lawful” expected beliefs). This isn’t speculation or hyperbole — it’s the explicit thought-police justification Secretary of…
A&O Shearman Drew A Very Strange Line In The Sand — See Also
The Firm’s $125M Capitulation Has A Very Small Asterisk: No free work on trade deals! That’s Way Too Many Pro Boner Hours: Attorney may have gotten caught streaming 60+ hours of porn at work. Plagiarism Isn’t Just A School Problem:…
Trump’s Executive Order On Prescription Drug Costs Delivers A Win For Pharma Companies
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Biglaw Wins, Losses, And Goodbyes — See Also
Resisting Firms Are Winning Bigly!: Not only is this the 4th firm to win a TRO, the judge sends their compliments! Reed Smith Nixes Their Diversity Program To Avoid The EEOC: Weird, that was kind of their thing for the…
JPMorgan: How Small And Midsized Businesses Make Healthcare Decisions
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Pro Bono Or Protection? — See Also
Call It What It Is: The free labor these firms pledged to Donald Trump have nothing to do with helping those in need. Criticism From On High: Paul Hastings partner has strong words for firms that capitulated to Trump’s will….
Why Are Chinese Fashion Manufacturers Going Viral On TikTok Amid The Tariffs Chaos?
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Another Associate Tells Firm Goodbye And Good Riddance – See Also
Working For Simps No Longer: Attorney ends stay at capitulating firm with a fiery send off. Partner Sends A Norm Check To The Firm: In short, none of this is normal and people need to stop acting like it. Laura…
Morning Docket: 04.14.25
* DHS tells U.S. citizen lawyer to self-deport. [Boston Globe] * Diddy lawyers interested in “potential jurors’ sex trafficking views.” Prosecutors are probably curious about that one too. [Reuters] * Law firms backing Jenner and WilmerHale now top 800. [American…
Do I need a lawyer for a severance package review?
lawyer for a severance package review When you’re offered a severance package, it can feel like a whirlwind of emotions. After receiving such an offer, many individuals wonder, “Do I need a lawyer for a severance package review?” The decision…
The Biglaw Attacks Level Up – See Also
First The Good News: Susman Godfrey files lawsuit challenging the Trumpian Executive Order targeting the firm. Now The Bad: Trump is playing Darth Vader, upping the stakes of his deals with Biglaw. Folks Are Peace-ing Out At Willkie: The firm’s…
Closing The Networking Playbook: Perfecting Your Long-Term Skills
Getty Images Ed note: This is the last in a series. Read the previous installment here. As we draw the curtains on our networking trilogy — from drafting the pre-conference game plan to navigating the social labyrinth during the event, and…
Susman Godfrey Hits Back At Trump Administration Over Executive Order Targeting The Firm
Pretty much from the moment Susman Godfrey was targeted by Donald Trump with an Executive Order designed to extract a financial penalty for not swearing fealty to Trump, the firm vowed to fight — for both themselves and for the…
Biglaw Firm Is Notable On Both Sides Of The Pond
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which Biglaw firm is the only one to have a former US Attorney General and a former UK Attorney General as partners at the same time? Hint: The…
A&O Shearman One Of Most Recent Firms To Make The $100M+ Pro Bono Mistake – See Also
The Associates Have Spoken & The Pressure Is On: An overwhelming majority of the associates want the firm to stand their ground. Too Little, Too Late: A&O Shearman folded, along with several other cowards. Our Time’s “All Deliberate Speed” Ruling…
Morning Docket: 04.11.25
* Top schools are still boycotting the US News rankings. [Law.com] * SEC lawyer investigating Musk resigns since securities enforcement doesn’t really exist anymore. [Yahoo] * Elie Mystal explains that the Supreme Court will throw lower courts under the bus…
About That Pro Bono Pledge – See Also
Resistance In The Ranks: Former Paul Weiss special counsel in charge or pro bono would rather quit than follow through. Run, Don’t Walk: Attorneys want nothing to do with the Solicitor General’s office. Gather Round Nerds — Time To Talk…
Morning Docket: 04.10.25
* UK judges set to receive new guidance on service animals in the courtroom. [Legal Cheek] * House Republicans vote to limit nationwide injunctions… which they viewed as a bedrock principle of justice circa 6 months ago. [Reuters] * DOJ…
Quitting Biglaw Over Executive Orders Isn’t Just For Third Years – See Also
Biglaw Firm Loses One Of Their Most Experienced Lawyers: The first of many to come? Susman Godfrey Targeted By Latest Executive Order: That isn’t even the worst news. Jenner And WilmerHale Keep The Fight Going: They want the whole executive…
Morning Docket: 04.09.25
* “Like Oprah Handing Out T14 Titles.” A shocking expression of no confidence in US News and World Rankings. [Law.com] * Great news for the law firms who caved to Trump! Some coal lease business. That oughta do it. [Law360]…
Supreme Court Pretends To Give Due Process Its Due – See Also
Shadow Docket Opinion On Due Process Too Little, Too Late: Based on her dissent, Sotomayor has had enough of it. The Don Sets Sights On Cadwalader: Will they stand tall or fold over? US News Royally Messed Up Their Rankings…
Morning Docket: 04.08.25
* Supreme Court decides Trump can continue disappearing people to El Salvador as long as he gives the people snatched off the street by masked agents and spirited away to interstate holding areas a de minimis opportunity to file a…
Choosing Between Money And The Right Thing – See Also
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Morning Docket: 04.07.25
* Are the Biglaw settlements legally enforceable? Obviously not, but that’s not really the point of bribes. [American Lawyer] * Hundreds of law firms signed onto the amicus brief in the Perkins Coie case… with a lot of notable absences….
Biglaw Badge Of Dishonor Ranking – See Also
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Stat(s) Of The Week: Judicial Elections
On Tuesday, in the most expensive judicial race on record, Susan Crawford defeated the Trump-endorsed candidate, Brad Schimel, for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, preserving the court’s liberal majority — despite (because of?) the personal campaigning and massive…
‘It Will Set Us Back Multiple Decades’: Why Public Health Experts Are Panicking About the HHS Overhaul
This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) underwent a massive restructuring under its secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., resulting in the sudden departure of thousands of employees across the nation. While Kennedy frames these changes as a…
The Biglaw Firm That Provides The Best Training To Be An Actual Lawyer
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Vault’s 2025 Best Law Firms ranking, which Biglaw firm scored best for formal associate training? Hint: This West Coast firm is know for prioritizing both training…
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Weird Place To See Your Professor’s Name! – See Also
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Morning Docket: 04.03.25
* The Eric Adams case got dismissed. To celebrate, he’s heading to Istanbul. [Law360] * Skadden’s spineless retreat goes international as the firm deletes UK recruiting materials discussing diversity. [LegalCheek] * Random Florida insurance lawyer helms Trump administration effort to…
Milbank Goes Morally Bankrupt – See Also
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Elon Musk Sets New Benchmark For Purchasing State Supreme Court Seat
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What legal services does a Real Estate Lawyer in Dubai provide?
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Hey, Where’s My Money? — See Also
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Kyrsten Sinema Is Heading To Biglaw
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Georgetown Law Students Humble Skadden – See Also
Nobody Wants To Work At A Firm With No Bite: Student group tells Skadden to not even bother with recruitment efforts. The Big Punches Aren’t Coming From Biglaw: Boutique firms are doing the most damage against the administration. Justice Sotomayor…
Law School Platforms Architect Of Project 2025 To Speak On Federalism
Prior to the election, folks with common sense warned that Project 2025 was going to be Trump’s game plan. Damage-controlling right-wingers painted the associations as red herrings and Trump halfheartedly distanced himself from the game plan. But once he won…
Two Biglaw Paths Diverge In The Woods — See Also
Fallout From Skadden’s Capitulation: A principled “I QUIT” from an associate. Suddenly Skadden Associates Can’t Send Out Mass Emails: Not suspicious at all… Jenner & Block and WilmerHale Get Court Victories Against Trump: From a pair of GOP-appointed federal judges….
The Startling Spike In Threats To Federal Judges
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to a U.S. Marshals Service annual report for 2024, “credible threats” to federal judges are up how much since 2019? Hint: As Miami-Dade Chief Circuit Court Judge…
Skadden Senior Associate Quits After Firm’s Craven Capitulation To Trump
Earlier today Above the Law reported that Skadden shut off the ability for its attorneys to send emails via large internal distribution lists. And before that it was widely reported that the firm groveled to the Trump administration, striking a…
Not One, But Two, George W. Bush-Appointed Judges Grant Restraining Orders Against Trump’s Biglaw Executive Orders
For the second and third times, federal judges issued Temporary Restraining Orders against the Trump administration stopping them from enforcing key provisions of Executive Orders targeting Biglaw firms. This morning Jenner & Block and WilmerHale filed separate lawsuits challenging the…
Biglaw Firms Square Off Against The Administration – See Also
Look At That, Lawyers Willing To Mount A Legal Defense!: There’s still some fight in the industry! They Aren’t The Only Ones!: WilmerHale and Paul Clement prepare to do battle. Skadden Makes Paul Weiss Look Like They Got Off Easy:…
Ad Homs Aren’t As Forceful As The Administration Thought – See Also
[Late night developments… Skadden caves to Trump threat and the White House targets WilmerHale] Trump Administration Insults Fail To Sway Judge: No falling in line! Law School Deans Denounce The Trump Administration: Three cheers for the rule of law! Fraud…
Skadden Seeks Coward’s Deal With Trump Administration
(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) Fresh off shadow president Elon Musk’s chilling warning to Skadden Arps, the New York Times is reporting the #5 richest Biglaw firm is in the midst of negotiating a deal with the Trump administration. The…
When The President Went To The Supreme Court
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Who was the most recent President of the United States to have argued before the Supreme Court? Hint: The relevant case was a First Amendment case, and the…
So Much For OCI — See Also
Just Send In Your Resume: This elite Biglaw firm is done with OCI. Is yours? The List Grows In Number!: Over 50 bar associations stand between Trump and the rule of law. About Those Checks And Balances: Republicans want to…
Paul Weiss Interview Aged Like Raw Milk
Back in 2019, most folks in Biglaw couldn’t imagine the all out assault that would come for the legal profession in just six years. But in the year of our lord 2025, the rule of law is facing an existential…
Elon Musk Sets His Sights On Skadden — See Also
Announcing Battle By Tweet: Biglaw firm in the hot seat for challenging conspiracy laden Dinesh D’Souza film. Jenner & Block Joins The Trump Hit List: Let’s see how they respond! Due Process So Bad That Godwin’s Law Showed Up: D.C….
Small Firm, Hard Hits — See Also
Boutique Law Firm Punches Back Against The Trump Administration: Paul Weiss should be taking notes. The Story On Saving Hide: Here’s some intel on why Paul Weiss bent the knee. Alina Habba Got A Promotion: Great for her; probably bad…
Ever Use 23andMe? You Might Want To Take Action
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which state’s Attorney General issued an urgent recommendation that customers delete their data from 23andMe after the genetic testing company filed for bankruptcy? Hint: A spokesperson said the…
Social Media And Suicide – Above the Law
We hear so much about the downside of social media and suicide. Still, a recent study confirms that lived experience sharing stories of hope and recovery can contribute to suicide prevention. “Suicide-preventive effect seems to occur particularly when the story…
Forensic Data Collection: A Bridge Between Digital Forensics, eDiscovery, And Artificial Intelligence
Getty Images Ed. note: This article first appeared in an ILTA publication. For more, visit our ILTA on ATL channel here. In the summer of 1956, when John McCarthy gathered researchers at Dartmouth College, he did not just coin the term “artificial…
Some Clients Have Unusual Payment Preferences
One of the things that associate attorneys do not usually need to deal with — and can be a pain in the neck for partners and self-employed lawyers — is securing payment from clients. Generally, law firms can improve their chances…
Third Year’s The Charm – See Also
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Hinge Health is Going Public. Is It Wise?
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Now That’s A Lawyerly Origin Story — See Also
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The Latest Caught In Donald Trump’s Firing Frenzy
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which two FTC commissioners were recently (probably illegally) fired by Donald Trump? Hint: The commissioners are likely to challenge their termination, which would give Republicans a 5-0 presence…
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Can I file a wrongful dismissal claim after an unjust firing?
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The Networking Chef: When Following Up With Contacts, ‘Taste As You Go’
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Biglaw Firm Scrubs Diversity, But They’re Honest About It – See Also
Gotta Respect The Frankness: Bryan Cave chose to be up-front about removing diversity language. Universal Music Group Disses Drake In Motion To Dismiss: Rough times for the Canadian pop star. Where You Are Weak, Appear Strong: Trump administration justifies sending…
Bannon Drops Bombshell: Trump Wants To Cripple Elite Law Firms
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One Loss Won’t Stop The Administration – See Also
Fresh Off Loss, Trump Targets Another Biglaw Firm: Trump sets his sights on Paul Weiss. And Another, And Another, And Another…: The administration just set the EEOC on 20 Biglaw firms. Associates Sign On To Letter Telling Biglaw To Stand…
Another Firm Strips ‘Diversity’ From Website
While Paul Weiss joins the ranks of law firms explicitly targeted for retaliation from the Trump administration, most of Biglaw remains comfortable with the old adage that “a quiet life is a happy life”… or more accurately “silence is complicity.”…
You Can Actually Balance A Legal Career And Family Life
Personal injury attorney Edward Ortega and I dive into the nuances of legal careers. From unexpected courtroom experiences to the role of technology in modern law practice, Edward shares his journey from family law to the largest personal injury firm…
The Hidden Cost of Medicaid Cuts: Why the GOP’s Budget Plan Would Be a Disaster for Hospitals
As Congress deliberates what the future of Medicaid funding will look like, healthcare executives are worried. House Republicans proposed Medicaid cuts last month that would have sweeping and disproportionate consequences — particularly for rural hospitals and underserved populations. The plan,…
The Ultimate Courtroom Moment – Above the Law
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Stat(s) Of The Week: A Big Gap In Legal Tech Satisfaction
Legal tech users in the U.S. and the U.K. report widely different levels of satisfaction with their systems, according to a new survey, raising questions about how companies are meeting lawyers’ needs. According to “The State of Legal Tech Adoption”…
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Biglaw Partner Issues Rallying Cry Against Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Perkins Coie
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Can’t Get Rid Of Remote Work! — See Also
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Clio Plants Its Flag In Biglaw Land With Acquisition Of Enterprise Law Firm Software Provider ShareDo
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With Successes Like These, Who Needs Losses! – See Also
Winningly “Bigly” Looks A Lot Like Downward Spiraling Investment Portfolios: Gotta love Trumpenomics! This Is What Happens When You Take On Biglaw: Judge grants Perkins Coie’s TRO preventing the enforcement of provisions of Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at the…
Thinking Like A (Potential) Lawyer Goes Viral On Jubilee
What do you call an informed adult arguing with a loud 20-something who didn’t do the reading? A Con Law professor arguing with a gunner. What do you call it when you have to deal with 20 gunners? A Jubilee!…
Perkins Coie Isn’t Backing Down — See Also
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Biglaw Backlash May Be Just The Start Of Trump Seeking ‘Retribution’ Against His Perceived Political Enemies
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Best, [Pronouns Redacted] — See Also
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Eric Adams Gets Helpful Assist From Paul Clement
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Partners Shouldn’t Guilt Associates To Bill More Hours
Many partners at law firms do everything they can to increase the number of hours billed by associates since this has a substantial impact on the financial health of a firm. Unless law firms have explicit incentive systems in place, partners…
Texas Chief Justice Tells State Bar To Keep It Classy In Judiciary Address
Political affiliations can complicate hearing messages about decorum and establishing what the proper consequences to violating norms are. Al Green managed to smuggle a spine in to Trump’s address to Congress, and Republicans promptly got him up out of there….
Ex-NSA Cyber Chief Warns Of ‘Devastating Impact’ Of Potential DOGE-Inspired Firings
The post Ex-NSA Cyber Chief Warns Of ‘Devastating Impact’ Of Potential DOGE-Inspired Firings appeared first on Above the Law.
The Legal Job Market Is Going Nuts Right Now
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Leopard Solutions’ Feb. 2025 Law Jobs Report, total open jobs increased by how much year over year? Hint: Leopard reports a strong job market with firms…
I Know I Said You Could Do It, But How Dare You! — See Also
Alito Doesn’t Like Being Taken Seriously: No, courts can’t review *those* executive decisions! Georgetown Law Comes Out Swinging: They won’t be bullied by Ed Martin. Trump Wages War Against Law Firms: Will the EEOC come for your firm next? Split…
Georgetown Law To Ed Martin: F All The Way Off
Earlier this week, Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Ed Martin, once again, used his office to advance the political positions of the Trump administration instead of uphold law and order. Martin sent out another threatening letter. This…
ABA Gets Pressured By Pam Bondi — See Also
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How An Entrepreneurial Firm Grew Its Case Workload 10% After Adopting Lexis+ AI
Rupp Pfalzgraf has embraced cutting-edge technology since its inception, leveraging advancements to deliver high-quality legal services with greater efficiency. “When we launched the firm in 2000, we made a bet on technology — we committed to practicing at a high…
Why Be A Lawyer When Being A Movie Star Is On The Table?
(Image via Getty) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What actor, know for roles in 300, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life, and How to Train Your Dragon got a law…
Yet Another Top Biglaw Firm Mandates Four Office Days For Attorneys Each Week
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Demands To Adhere To The Rule Of Law Grow – See Also
Deans, Professors, Judges, Partners…: Basically everyone came out to the rule of law’s defense. With Neighbors Like These, Who Needs Enemies!: The Biglaw partner neighbor squabble got even worse. Bomb Threat Sent In To Biglaw Office: The firm encouraged everyone…
Legal Ethics Roundup: So Many Legal Ethics Headlines, Engaging In Democracy, Ethics Jobs & More
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Top Biglaw Firm Will Require 4 In-Office Work Days Each Week, Starting In Spring 2025
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A Hollywood Awards Show For Lawyers (That Isn’t A Deposition)
Before law school sucks their dreams away under a mountain of student debt, many students picture themselves getting into the entertainment industry. Famous clients! Exciting legal problems! Hollywood living! Then everyone ends up drafting venue clauses for regional office supply…
Stat(s) Of The Week: How Much Do In-House Lawyers Make?
Last week, ATL released its 2024 report on in-house compensation, providing a detailed look at how much corporate counsel make. The report draws on information from more than 1,100 attorneys working at private companies, public corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The…
UnitedHealth Hit with 2 New Federal Probes in 1 Week
The federal government has been cracking down on healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group over the past year, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. For instance, the Department of Justice began an antitrust probe into the company last February, and…
Supreme Court Justice Knows What He Likes
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Elon Steals Multibillion FAA Contract From Verizon – See Also
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Morning Docket: 02.28.25
* Biglaw develops a cowardly streak when it comes to departing government lawyers. [National Law Journal] * Here come the lawsuits over the California bar exam. [Bloomberg Law News] * Trump administration drops big consumer protection enforcements. [Reuters] * And…
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Morning Docket: 02.27.25
* Paul Weiss goes gangbusters, pushing PEP to $7.5M [American Lawyer] * Protest starting to form after Trump administration strips Covington lawyers of security clearances in retaliatory move. [New York Law Journal] * John Roberts places administrative stay on USAID…
Getting The Best Will Cost You The Most – See Also
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This Biglaw Firm Just Shot Up The Ranking
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Leading The Way For Black Women Lawyers
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Who was the first African American female lawyer in the United States? Hint: She applied to law school using her initials to hide the fact that she was…
Someone’s Gonna Represent Him, But It Ain’t Me — See Also
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How Flat-Fee Pricing Can Buy Law Moms Time
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