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fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

"Alina Habba Is Named Acting U.S. Attorney in New Jersey; Ms. Habba's tenure as interim U.S. attorney was slated to end this week, but the Trump administration's appointment will allow her to remain the top law enforcement official in the state."
US politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

The 100 Largest Law Firms In New York (2024) - Above the Law

The NYLJ 100 ranks the largest law firms in New York based on attorney headcount for 2024.
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Major Biglaw Firm Delays Start Date For Some Incoming Associates - Above the Law

A&O Shearman has agreed to a $125 million pro bono initiative to conservative causes while pushing back the start dates for some associates in the class of 2025.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

The Client Service A-Team: Ranking The Biglaw Superheroes Of Client Service (2025) - Above the Law

The top 30 firms recognized for superior client service, according to general counsel, are ranked by BTI Consulting.
#artificial-intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Filevine's Artificial Intelligence Is Freeing Legal Professionals from the Paper Chase | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Filevine's Artificial Intelligence Is Freeing Legal Professionals from the Paper Chase | HackerNoon

fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 07.23.25 - Above the Law

Pam Bondi's firing of Alina Habba’s replacement raises concerns about competence within the team.
#pro-bono
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Another Biglaw Firm That Capitulated To Donald Trump Loses A Litigation Partner To A Firm That Decidedly Did *Not* - Above the Law

Agnès Dunogué has left A&O Shearman to join Freshfields, enhancing their securities litigation practice.
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

In 'pervasive' trend, some law firms reward partners by creating new tiers or more shares

Law firms are restructuring compensation for partners by introducing new equity tiers to enhance certainty and predictability.
#legal-profession
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Biglaw Bigshots Leave To Form Their Own Firm... You Have Nine Guesses Which Firm They're Leaving - Above the Law

David Esseks and Eugene Ingoglia are leaving A&O Shearman to establish a new litigation firm amid ongoing partner departures.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

The 100 Largest Law Firms In Florida (2024) - Above the Law

Florida law firms ranked by size and financial performance indicate growth in attorney headcount and revenue.
#biglaw
London startup
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Yet Another Top Biglaw Firm Shutters An Office In China - Above the Law

Biglaw firms are increasingly closing offices in China, with Seyfarth Shaw becoming the sixth firm to do so in 2025.
Startup companies
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Top 10 Biglaw Firm Is Considering Creating A Nonequity Partnership Tier - Above the Law

Biglaw firms are increasingly adopting nonequity partnership tiers, reflecting a shift in the legal industry's partnership structure.
#trump-administration
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Law firms have a new way to attract clients and talent: Stand up to Trump

Elite law firms are undergoing a crucial brand test regarding their response to the Trump administration's pressures.
Firms resisting Trump's actions seem to fare better in reputation than those who cut deals.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

4 top partners quit Paul Weiss, Big Law firm that cut deal with Trump

Four partners from Paul Weiss have resigned to establish their own law firm amid criticism of their former firm's dealings with the Trump administration.
#legal-ethics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago
US politics

Legal Ethics Roundup: The Ethics Of DOJ Firings, Jackson On The State Of Our Democracy, Wasteful SCOTUS Paper Filings, AI SCOTUS Arg & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: Messy Mexico Judicial Elections, Angry Clients, Pro Bono For DOJ, Bondi Complaint & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago
US politics

Legal Ethics Roundup: The Ethics Of DOJ Firings, Jackson On The State Of Our Democracy, Wasteful SCOTUS Paper Filings, AI SCOTUS Arg & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: Messy Mexico Judicial Elections, Angry Clients, Pro Bono For DOJ, Bondi Complaint & More - Above the Law

Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Is this the year for associate raises?

Associates may not receive base pay raises this year, but larger bonuses are possible at top firms.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

The Top 150 Under 150: Vault Ranks The Best Small, Boutique, And Midsize Firms (2026) - Above the Law

Small and midsize law firms now offer salaries comparable to Biglaw, attracting new talent.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Vault Rankings: Top Midsize Law Firms By Regional Prestige (2026) - Above the Law

Vault's 2026 rankings showcase the most prestigious midsize law firms by region based on associate ratings.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

New Elite Boutique Law Firm Picks Up More Talent From Biglaw Cowards - Above the Law

Karen Dunn, Bill Isaacson, Jessica Phillips, and Jeannie Rhee left Paul, Weiss due to its deal with Trump, aiming to establish a new law firm independently.
Law
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Spineless Biglaw Firms Featured In Sunday Funny Pages - Above the Law

Doonesbury satirizes Biglaw firms' compromises with politics in a recent strip featuring characters Ginny and Joanie discussing law and ethics.
#private-equity
#legal-tech
Law
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Law firms consider increasing capital contributions by equity partners

Law firms are considering raising capital contributions from equity partners amid economic uncertainty.
#trump
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago
Law

Trump campaign against law firms dealt another setback as judge blocks executive order

Federal judge blocks Trump's executive order targeting law firms, affirming constitutional rights and independent judiciary.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump's deals with law firms are like deals 'made with a gun to the head,' lawyers say

Trump's deals with law firms lack legal validity due to coercive conditions and unclear agreements.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Judge finds Trump's EO against WilmerHale unconstitutional

Trump's executive order against WilmerHale was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge.
Law
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

Trump campaign against law firms dealt another setback as judge blocks executive order

Federal judge blocks Trump's executive order targeting law firms, affirming constitutional rights and independent judiciary.
#ai-in-legal
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The AI Strategy Potluck: Law Firms Showing Up Empty-Handed, Hungry, And Weirdly Proud Of It - Above the Law

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic's lawyer was forced to apologize after Claude hallucinated a legal citation | TechCrunch

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The AI Strategy Potluck: Law Firms Showing Up Empty-Handed, Hungry, And Weirdly Proud Of It - Above the Law

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic's lawyer was forced to apologize after Claude hallucinated a legal citation | TechCrunch

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

You Catch More Judges With 'Honey' Than With Vinegar - Above the Law

"The poor lawyer here who called a judge 'honey' during oral argument entered a spiral of no return, illustrating the risks of informal language in court."
Social justice
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Vault 'Quality Of Life' Rankings: The Best Law Firms To Work For In America (2026) - Above the Law

Prestige and happiness differ in law firm rankings, highlighting the importance of workplace satisfaction over compensation.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Vault's Top Law Firms By Practice Area And Region (2026) - Above the Law

Cravath remains the most prestigious law firm in America for the tenth consecutive year.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

GCs And Law Firm Attorneys: Perfect Together? - Above the Law

Collaboration between law departments and law firms is crucial, especially in the context of emerging technologies like AI.
The legal industry is facing challenges in effectively working together due to differing perspectives on pricing models and technological adaptation.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Jerk Store Called, They're Not Running Out Of Lawyers - Above the Law

Lawyers feel law firms tolerate toxic behavior more than expected.
Recent DC Bar election reflects broader fears about the strength of bar associations.
#legal-industry
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

POLL: Has Your Law Firm Declared Juneteenth A Paid Firm Holiday? (2025) - Above the Law

Despite initial enthusiasm, support for Juneteenth celebrations among law firms has diminished amid shifting political climates, particularly with recent anti-DEI sentiments affecting initiatives.
Law
#legal-technology
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Law Firm Marketing: A Tragedy In Three Acts That Firms Can't Stop Performing - Above the Law

fromLawSites
2 months ago
Marketing tech

FirmPilot Reaches $11.7M in Funding, As Thomson Reuters and HubSpot Ventures Join As Investors

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Law Firm Marketing: A Tragedy In Three Acts That Firms Can't Stop Performing - Above the Law

fromLawSites
2 months ago
Marketing tech

FirmPilot Reaches $11.7M in Funding, As Thomson Reuters and HubSpot Ventures Join As Investors

Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Trump Sued By ABA Over... *Gestures At Months Of Lawlessness* - Above the Law

The American Bar Association has filed a lawsuit against Trump for threatening law firms over diversity and pro bono work.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Biglaw Firms In Downtown LA Shift To Remote Work For Sake Of Convenience Amid Ongoing Protests - Above the Law

"When the curfew was announced, I think we were most worried about the protesters' reaction to the announcement of the curfew, more so than the actual curfew itself."
Los Angeles
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Stat(s) Of The Week: Biglaw's Office Space - Above the Law

Law firms are settling into a new normal with diminished office attendance post-pandemic.
NYC startup
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Axinn's New Office In Rockefeller Center Promises To Be Collaborative Hub Designed To 'Attract Top Talent' - Above the Law

Law firms are redesigning office spaces post-pandemic to prioritize collaboration and teamwork.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Quiet Crisis Of Law Firm Lead Conversion: Why You Don't Have A Marketing Problem, You Have An Intake Problem - Above the Law

Marketing drives attention. But intake converts that attention into action. Without a well-oiled intake system, even the most sophisticated marketing will bleed opportunity.
Marketing tech
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The 500 Largest Law Firms In America (2025) - Above the Law

Dentons is the largest law firm in the U.S. according to the latest NLJ 500 rankings, surpassing DLA Piper.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Biglaw Firms Enshrined In Protest Song - Above the Law

WilmerHale achieved a significant legal victory against the Trump administration, emphasizing the importance of standing for justice.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

From Paralegal To Chairman: Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp's Leader Shares His Thoughts On Strategic Growth Planning - Above the Law

Many strategic plans collect dust, typically failing at the stage of implementation. That's often the case because of lack of buy-in by various stakeholders.
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

In-House Counsel: Which Law Firms Do You Count On? - Above the Law

Every year, we publish a list of the top law firms in the country, and we're now collecting information for the 2025 edition.
Business intelligence
#cybersecurity
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Information security

Another FBI Alert: The Legal Industry Continues To Be Targeted By Ransomware - Above the Law

Information security
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Another FBI Alert: The Legal Industry Continues To Be Targeted By Ransomware - Above the Law

Law firms are being targeted by Silent Ransom Group, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity awareness in the legal industry.
#magic-circle
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Trump Gets Ass Kicked Again... This Time It's The Order Against Wilmer - Above the Law

The White House cannot arbitrarily punish law firms for opposing the president's actions, as recent court rulings have indicated.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

RICO billing conspiracy by law firms 'hoodwinked' courts, Ford alleges in suit seeking $300M

Ford Motor Co. accuses California law firms of a racketeering conspiracy involving inflated billing in lemon law litigation.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Big Law tells Congress there's nothing wrong with their Trump deals

Nine law firms defend $940 million in pro-bono work for Trump, asserting ethical and legal compliance amid congressional scrutiny.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Orange Shoe Law Firms? What Exactly Should We Call Biglaw Firms Cutting Deals With Donald Trump? - Above the Law

For the purposes of news coverage, we can and do lean on our thesauruses to keep articles from getting bogged down in convention.
Startup companies
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Proposed Biglaw Merger Will Create New Top 20 Am Law Firm, New Top New York Firm - Above the Law

"We're just, you know, taxiing down the runway. So much to do. We're gonna try to build the plane while we're flying in, and we will never let this affect our client service."
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump news at a glance: president faces intensifying criticism over Qatar plane gift

Trump's acceptance of a $400 million plane from Qatar draws bipartisan criticism, raising concerns over corruption.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

John Morgan Of Morgan & Morgan On Blueprints for Organizational Transformation - Above the Law

Law firms must build systems and strategies to grow sustainably.
Hope is not an effective strategy; proactive planning is essential.
Accountability is enhanced through clear ownership of roles.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

DOJ's New Biglaw 'Conflict' Policy: A Masterclass in Retaliation Theater - Above the Law

The DOJ's new policy discourages law firms from challenging the administration by redefining 'conflict of interest' to include litigation against it.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

This Law Firm Had To Delete A LOT To Purge Its Diversity And Pro Bono Work - Above the Law

Law firms are erasing diversity and community initiatives from websites amid political pressures, showcasing a troubling trend of cowardice in the legal industry.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Billable Hour Dying So Slowly, You'd Think It's Billing By The Hour - Above the Law

The billable hour remains entrenched despite emerging flat fee alternatives.
Artificial intelligence pressures firms to consider alternatives to time-based billing, but transitions will take time.
Black Lives Matter
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Biglaw Firm Ends Diversity Billing Codes, Scrubs Key Sections Of Website - Above the Law

Nixon Peabody is dismantling its diversity initiatives, such as billing codes and in-house affinity groups, in response to political pressures.
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Global trade war poses 'rocky' future for law firms, Thomson Reuters Institute report says

The global trade war has boosted demand for legal services but poses long-term risks for law firms.
Marketing tech
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Biglaw Merger Talks Could Create New $2 Billion Firm - Above the Law

McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel are in merger talks that could place them among the Am Law 20.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Private Practice Lawyers: Rate Your Work With In-House Counsel - Above the Law

Law departments and firms struggle with collaboration, facing communication issues and misaligned priorities.
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