For Or Against Trump, You Lose
(Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) I have a sad message for folks who were hoping that Donald Trump would end his life bankrupt and imprisoned: You lose. Trump’s not…
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Delays Often Benefit Courts – Above the Law
“Justice delayed is justice denied.” If a party needs to wait an unduly long time to reach a just outcome, this undermines the benefit of the judicial determination. However, even…
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Generative AI And Access To Justice: Incremental Solutions Or Overhyped Promises?
Image courtesy of NetDocuments. Last month, I asked whether generative artificial intelligence is the answer to the access-to-justice problem. I expressed skepticism, suggesting that capitalism always trumps best intentions. Sure,…
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What Will Federal Student Loan Repayment Look Like Under The Second Trump Administration?
With President-Elect Trump returning to the White House in January, borrowers repaying their loans are wondering what will happen next. His first Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was not known…
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With Big-Time Profits, Biglaw Dealmakers Sure Are Thankful 2024 Was A Busier Year
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. As optimism about the deal market continues to return and companies and private equity sponsors alike look to transact…
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Law Firm Confidentiality Can’t Be Left To The Honor System
A law firm left its confidential internal documents with juicy information unprotected and was shocked, SHOCKED to find out attorneys read them. Pam Bondi is next at bat for the…
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Top 10 Biglaw Firm Shows Thanks For Associates (By Giving Them Bonuses!)
Happy early Thanksgiving to the associates at #7 Biglaw firm Gibson Dunn. This afternoon, the firm, which brought in $3,074,016,000 in gross revenue last year, announced both year-end and special…
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The Lawyer Behind Canned Cranberry Sauce
What lawyer first came up with the concept of canned cranberry sauce? Hint: It was part of an effort to extend the selling period of his staple crop. Years after…
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Wishing Our Advertisers A Very Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing Our Advertisers A Very Happy Thanksgiving – Above the Law Skip to content (Image via Getty) We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the…
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Bonuses And Some Quick Student Loan Advice – See Also
Bonuses And Some Quick Student Loan Advice – See Also – Above the Law Skip to content × Love ATL? Let’s make it official.Sign up for our newsletter. We will…
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Is Your Firm Matching Milbank? – See Also
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Litera Acquisition Quest Ventures Into Realm Of Dragons
Litera’s acquisition strategy feels a bit like a good Thanksgiving plate — a variety of different components piled together to create one satisfying feast. Just in time for the holiday,…
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So Many Firms Matched Bonuses! Did Yours? – See Also
So Many Firms Matched Bonuses! Did Yours? – See Also – Above the Law Skip to content × Love ATL? Let’s make it official.Sign up for our newsletter. We will…
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Special Counsel Smith Taps Out
(Photo by Tom Brenner for The Washington Post via Getty Images) Well, the Republic was fun while it lasted. This afternoon Special Counsel Jack Smith moved to voluntarily dismiss both…
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Judges Don’t Always Act As A Rubber Stamp
In some legal practice situations, litigants and their attorneys can pretty much guarantee that a court will grant a request. For instance, if all parties consent to a given application,…
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Gushes About Doing ‘Better’ Than Matt Damon During Undergrad Drama Class
(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We were never in an actual performance, but we were in a drama class…
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Rudy Giuliani Is Back On His Bullshit, This Time With A New Lawyer
(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) For one shining moment last week, it looked like the world might be getting the greatest legal reality show of all time, Rudy Giuliani: Pro…
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New Hotness In Company Directors? Cybersecurity Experience.
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to A&O Shearman’s annual Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Survey of the Top 100 Companies in the…
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Biglaw Firms Flaunted Funds This Friday! – See Also
Biglaw Firms Flaunted Funds This Friday! – See Also – Above the Law Skip to content × Love ATL? Let’s make it official.Sign up for our newsletter. We will never…
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Morning Docket: 11.22.24 – Above the Law
* Forcing Google to spin off Chrome faces uphill battle… which is why monopolies always win. [Reuters] * Pam Bondi becomes new AG nominee. [CNN] * Partners put “difficult” client…
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