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#trump-administration
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Trump just ordered the attorney general to report 'frivolous' lawsuits against his administration so he can consider executive actions against firms. Read the memo.

Trump directed Attorney General to flag law firms for punitive actions over 'frivolous' lawsuits, escalating tensions with legal institutions.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Firm Targeted by Trump Over Clinton Campaign Work Hires Top Litigators

Perkins Coie has hired Williams & Connolly to contest Trump's executive order limiting its legal representation capabilities.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump attacks on law firms begin to chill pro bono work on causes he doesn't like

Trump uses presidential power to punish law firms for political disagreements, creating a climate of fear in legal representation.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Judge Blocks Trump From Retaliating Against Susman Godfrey Law Firm

A federal judge ruled against Trump's campaign to punish Susman Godfrey, citing it as an abuse of power tied to a personal vendetta.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The American Constitutional Society Calls On Quiet Law School Deans To Speak Up - Above the Law

Law schools and firms must actively resist political pressures to maintain academic freedom rather than remain neutral.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Trump just ordered the attorney general to report 'frivolous' lawsuits against his administration so he can consider executive actions against firms. Read the memo.

Trump directed Attorney General to flag law firms for punitive actions over 'frivolous' lawsuits, escalating tensions with legal institutions.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Firm Targeted by Trump Over Clinton Campaign Work Hires Top Litigators

Perkins Coie has hired Williams & Connolly to contest Trump's executive order limiting its legal representation capabilities.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump attacks on law firms begin to chill pro bono work on causes he doesn't like

Trump uses presidential power to punish law firms for political disagreements, creating a climate of fear in legal representation.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Judge Blocks Trump From Retaliating Against Susman Godfrey Law Firm

A federal judge ruled against Trump's campaign to punish Susman Godfrey, citing it as an abuse of power tied to a personal vendetta.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The American Constitutional Society Calls On Quiet Law School Deans To Speak Up - Above the Law

Law schools and firms must actively resist political pressures to maintain academic freedom rather than remain neutral.
#ai-ethics
fromLawSites
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Hallucinations Strike Again: Two More Cases Where Lawyers Face Judicial Wrath for Fake Citations

fromLawSites
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Hallucinations Strike Again: Two More Cases Where Lawyers Face Judicial Wrath for Fake Citations

#motherhood
#corporate-law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago
Intellectual property law

Drop The 'Partner' Act: In-House Lawyers Belong In The C-Suite As Leaders, Not Sidekicks - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 days ago
Intellectual property law

Drop The 'Partner' Act: In-House Lawyers Belong In The C-Suite As Leaders, Not Sidekicks - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Lawyers Should Not Weaponize The Concept Of Professional Courtesy - Above the Law

Professional courtesy should not pressure lawyers to waive substantive rights; it’s crucial to maintain integrity in legal matters while also collaborating in existing procedures.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Where To Read And How To Contact Above The Law - Above the Law

Whether you're new to the site or a legacy reader, we thought we'd offer a little refresher on how to get the most out of Above the Law and how to get in touch with us.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Bar advocates stop working indigent cases until they see better pay

"It was a very hard decision, but it's one of those situations where you're doing something that might be painful in the short term, but in the long term, it will have a much broader impact on the greater good for everybody else."
Social justice
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Kannon Shanmugam to join Harvard Corporation - Harvard Gazette

Kannon K. Shanmugam has been elected to Harvard's senior governing board, succeeding Theodore V. Wells Jr. after 12 years.
#law-school
#judiciary
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Have You Heard The One About ...? - Above the Law

It’s hard to watch the dismantling of various institutions. Being a heckled standup comedian is easier than being an unhappy lawyer golden handcuffed to one of the Biglaw firms that has caved to 47, but who is unable to move.
Law
#remote-work
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Bringing New Meaning To 'Solo Practitioner,' Attorney Warned After Streaming 60+ Hours Of Porn At Work - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Bringing New Meaning To 'Solo Practitioner,' Attorney Warned After Streaming 60+ Hours Of Porn At Work - Above the Law

#judicial-independence
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Justice Acosta Unveiled and Unleashed | amNewYork

Justice Rolando Acosta retired to advocate for judicial independence after witnessing political influences affecting the judiciary, particularly regarding the rejection of Hector LaSalle.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC Bar President sounds alarm on political threats to judicial independence: it must not be normalized' | amNewYork

The independence of the judiciary is under threat due to increasing political pressure, necessitating defense of democratic norms by legal professionals.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu Shows Some Judges Actually Have A Good Sense Of Humor - Above the Law

Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Justice Acosta Unveiled and Unleashed | amNewYork

Justice Rolando Acosta retired to advocate for judicial independence after witnessing political influences affecting the judiciary, particularly regarding the rejection of Hector LaSalle.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC Bar President sounds alarm on political threats to judicial independence: it must not be normalized' | amNewYork

The independence of the judiciary is under threat due to increasing political pressure, necessitating defense of democratic norms by legal professionals.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu Shows Some Judges Actually Have A Good Sense Of Humor - Above the Law

#biglaw
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

New Survey Results Are In: The Legal Profession Is Overwhelmingly Opposed To The Biglaw Deals With Trump - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

New Survey Results Are In: The Legal Profession Is Overwhelmingly Opposed To The Biglaw Deals With Trump - Above the Law

#legal-ethics
Law
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Judge admits nearly being persuaded by AI hallucinations in court filing

Outsourcing legal research to AI without verification can lead to serious legal consequences.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: 'Endangered' (Roberts) / 'End Of' (Luttig) Rule Of Law, AI Errors Hit Biglaw, 'Speak Up For Justice' & More - Above the Law

Law
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Judge admits nearly being persuaded by AI hallucinations in court filing

Outsourcing legal research to AI without verification can lead to serious legal consequences.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: 'Endangered' (Roberts) / 'End Of' (Luttig) Rule Of Law, AI Errors Hit Biglaw, 'Speak Up For Justice' & More - Above the Law

#mental-health
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Why I had to walk?away from my high-flying, but toxic, corporate law career'

Dorothy Herson left her prestigious law job after facing severe mental health challenges.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Mental Health May Be Improving For Lawyers, But Severe Stressors Remain - And They're Getting Worse - Above the Law

UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Why I had to walk?away from my high-flying, but toxic, corporate law career'

Dorothy Herson left her prestigious law job after facing severe mental health challenges.
Mental health
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Mental Health May Be Improving For Lawyers, But Severe Stressors Remain - And They're Getting Worse - Above the Law

Improvement in mental health among lawyers noted in the 2025 ALM survey after years of strain.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

May 14: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

"The Government of the United States is run by lawyers. The statistics on this point are overwhelming and leave no doubt that the ordinary business man, manufacturer or agriculturist has little to say in the affairs of the nation."
History
#law-firms
fromemptywheel
1 month ago
Law

On Same Day WSJ Confirms Boris Ephsteyn Negotiating Trump's Law Firm Settlements, Amicus Raises Bribery Concerns - emptywheel

fromLawSites
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

An AI-Assisted Look At Four New Surveys On AI Adoption In Law: How Do They Compare? Differ?

fromemptywheel
1 month ago
Law

On Same Day WSJ Confirms Boris Ephsteyn Negotiating Trump's Law Firm Settlements, Amicus Raises Bribery Concerns - emptywheel

fromLawSites
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

An AI-Assisted Look At Four New Surveys On AI Adoption In Law: How Do They Compare? Differ?

#california-bar-exam
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
California

California Bar Thinks Provisional Licensing Could Soak Up Some Of The Mess From Their Rushed Test - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
California

California Bar Thinks Provisional Licensing Could Soak Up Some Of The Mess From Their Rushed Test - Above the Law

#innovation
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I spent 11 hours at a legal tech conference, and the takeaway was clear: 'Lawyers need to wake up' and use AI

AI is reshaping the legal profession, urging lawyers to adopt new technologies or risk obsolescence.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I spent 11 hours at a legal tech conference, and the takeaway was clear: 'Lawyers need to wake up' and use AI

AI is reshaping the legal profession, urging lawyers to adopt new technologies or risk obsolescence.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

State bar takes aim at popular Bay Area lawyer known for speaking out

Claire White, the CEO of the Dope Law Group, faces a 31-count disciplinary case for allegedly failing to deliver legal services after accepting substantial fees from clients.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Does Our Oath Have A Statute Of Limitations? - Above the Law

However, despite the oath he took, 47 is not certain as to whether he supports constitutional due process.
Law
#donald-trump
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

After Capitulating To Trump, Paul Weiss Loses Prominent Partner - Above the Law

Jeh Johnson is leaving Paul Weiss after 40 years for a leadership role at Columbia University amidst scrutiny from the Trump administration.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Contingency Fees Can Create Perverse Incentives - Above the Law

Contingency fees allow greater access to the legal system, enabling clients to pursue legal action without upfront costs, potentially leading to inefficient outcomes.
Fundraising
#cybersecurity
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

UK cyber security damaged by "clumsy Home Office political censorship" | Computer Weekly

The NCSC has secretly removed crucial cybersecurity guidance for legal professionals without explanation.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

UK cyber security damaged by "clumsy Home Office political censorship" | Computer Weekly

The NCSC has secretly removed crucial cybersecurity guidance for legal professionals without explanation.
#supreme-court
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Pressure grows on California State Bar to revert to national exam format in July after botched exam

California legislator urges State Bar to revert to traditional bar exam format after February's issues.
#work-life-balance
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I left a high-paying job in law to take care of my kids. It allowed me to be there when they needed me.

A former attorney transitioned to travel writing to balance family life and career aspirations.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Women in technology

We Belong: Join MothersEsquire For A Conference Celebrating Mothers Working In The Legal Profession - Above the Law

Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I left a high-paying job in law to take care of my kids. It allowed me to be there when they needed me.

A former attorney transitioned to travel writing to balance family life and career aspirations.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Women in technology

We Belong: Join MothersEsquire For A Conference Celebrating Mothers Working In The Legal Profession - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Handling Multiple Court Appearances Scheduled For The Same Time - Above the Law

If small firm lawyers need to appear at multiple court appearances, strategies such as proximity and virtual attendance can ease the scheduling conflicts.
Law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago

One Transform, Inc. is Seeking a Legal Technology Sales Representative (AI for Patent & IP Law) - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

One Transform, Inc. is seeking a part-time Legal Technology Sales Representative to promote AI solutions to legal professionals, with a focus on flexible hours and competitive commissions.
Marketing tech
Women in technology
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Women Are Sharing Stories Of Being Belittled At Work, And (Sometimes) Their Petty Responses

Gender bias persists in legal profession, with women attorneys facing assumptions about their roles.
#trump
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Ramps Up Attacks on Law Firms With Order Targeting Perkins Coie

Trump's executive order targets Perkins Coie, punishing the firm for its legal work for Democrats during the 2016 campaign.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump's attacks on law firms are an attack on law itself | David Cole and Amrit Singh

Trump is using unprecedented executive orders to punish lawyers and law firms, aiming to intimidate them against challenging his illegal actions.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Ramps Up Attacks on Law Firms With Order Targeting Perkins Coie

Trump's executive order targets Perkins Coie, punishing the firm for its legal work for Democrats during the 2016 campaign.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump's attacks on law firms are an attack on law itself | David Cole and Amrit Singh

Trump is using unprecedented executive orders to punish lawyers and law firms, aiming to intimidate them against challenging his illegal actions.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Who Are The Happiest Lawyers? - Above the Law

In-house lawyers frequently do not need to work the odd hours that other attorneys need to due to deadlines and busy seasons.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Small Firm, Hard Hits - See Also - Above the Law

"Boutique law firm has taken a strong stance against the Trump administration, illustrating the growing divide between corporate America and political leadership amidst ongoing legal battles."
NYC politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

10 Lessons From SXSW That Apply To Legal - Above the Law

We all need social contact and human interaction to be happy and productive. A return to the office must facilitate time for these essential connections.
London startup
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Perkins Coie Gets Temporary Restraining Order Against Trump's Punitive Executive Order - Above the Law

Perkins Coie's lawsuit against the Executive Order resulted in a Temporary Restraining Order for violating First Amendment rights.
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