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* Marijuana use cannot impair gun rights. I mean, if being on the terror watch list isn’t an obstacle, there’s no reason weed should be.…

She alleged her First Amendment free exercise right was violated. The post Judge Hit With $1.1 Million Verdict Over Firing Jewish Employee appeared first on…

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With four generations co-mingling in the workplace, and some law firms demanding a return to the office, more conflicts are arising in law firms.        

It is the second time in recent years that a Baker McKenzie regional managing partner has vacated their role amid controversial circumstances.        

“The CISO knows where all the bodies are buried and where all the evidence is,” said Donna Gallaher, a data privacy risk adviser.        

The decision goes beyond the scope of a November 2020 ruling in “Loeb v. Vantage Custom Classics,” which allowed a plaintiff to proceed with a…

“Parris’s continuous inaction at each stage of the litigation resulted in significant harm to Chaddsford in the form of a $75,000 default judgment and court-imposed…

In this week’s episode, John Uustal of Kelley | Uustal wants litigators to look harder at cases that might not look like they have merit…

“It is ironic that a company named for an iconic symbol of freedom would concern itself with violating the free speech and other legally entitled…

Leaders at Burford Capital and Validity Finance say that in a down market, firms are increasingly open to arrangements that allow them to offload risk.…

“Although lawyers often work long hours, you would be surprised how many are willing to invest in your success, including by mentoring you, helping you…

If found to have violated his ethical obligations in writing “People vs. Donald Trump,” veteran white collar attorney Mark Pomerantz could face penalties as serious…

Lawyers suing 3M over its combat earplugs moved on Friday to dismiss the Chapter 11 case of its subsidiary, Aearo Technologies, citing the U.S. Court…

SEO can feel overwhelming, and it is important to take one step at a time. The post How Does SEO Impact A Law Firm? appeared…

Judges Are The New Ballot: Statistically speaking, judges are gaming to weaken your votes now more than ever. Maybe He Should Have Spent Less Time…

Under the proposed new rule, employers are no longer able to be exempt from covering contraception due to moral convictions, but religious exemptions still remain.…

“The specific circumstances of this case—and, more importantly, of Westport’s allegations against Bosch’s customers—indicates that there is a ‘substantial controversy’ between Bosch and Westport, that…

Notes to my (legal) self. The post You Don’t Look Like A Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.

I’ll be ready to buy that merch. The post Lizzo’s Epic Trademark Win appeared first on Above the Law.

Want more referral sources? This podcast is for you. The post How To Turn Your Firm’s Clients Into Raving Fans appeared first on Above the…

Lucky thing they were all taping each other. The post Trump Campaign Staff Joked About Getting Their Asses Kicked In Wisconsin. Then They Cried Fraud.…

A snapshot of stories from around the legal web. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.

For all the hype, the numbers aren’t good. The post If Biglaw Were Woke… Shouldn’t It Have A Better Record On Diversity? appeared first on…

The charge stem from a June 2018 incident. The post Former Law School Dean Accused Of Theft Now Charged With Sex Crime With Minor appeared…

They’re gonna leave some of them standing, if you can believe it. The post Woke Wall Street Comes For Red State Trees appeared first on…

And five days of prison. The post Cruel And Unusual: Judge Sentences Defendant To Go To Law School appeared first on Above the Law.

Doesn’t look like Clarence will be stepping down this term, huh? The post The Data Shows That Federal Judges Are Going Out Of Their Way…

Context matters! The post Judge Ho Apparently Didn’t Bother To Read The Cases He Cited In Domestic Abuser Gun Opinion appeared first on Above the…

Associates who do not have much work to do might rightly feel paranoid about their situation. The post An Associate With Little Work Is A…

Year three of an administration is actually a great time to launch a lateral move to private practice. The post Government Attorneys: Now Is The…

Did an AI write this post? The post OpenAI Wants To Help You Figure Out If Text Was Written By OpenAI; But What Happens When…

Your votes determine the 15 startups that will be selected to face off in a live pitch competition that is ABA TECHSHOW’s opening-night event. The…

Where can you learn how to file a motion to party? The post Law Schools With The Most Competitive Students v. Law Schools With The…

Political polarization could result in delaying the passage of new CBD legislation, which in turn would further hold up the implementation of a regulatory pathway…

* Just because the law determines that someone is a dangerous threat to others, the Fifth Circuit rules that court orders still can’t take away…

After one of Biden’s nominees failed a senator’s pop quiz on the constitution, the moment quickly went viral.        Related Stories Bench Report: Ex-Judge Talks…

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Now, Say It Like You Mean It: A judge compels a defendant to publicly apologize. Why is that constitutional? Philly Politicians Refuse To Begin Process…

Los Angeles official court reporters can qualify for retention pay, employee referral bonuses and help with student loans under a new program.        

In the battle for market share in Asia, U.K. law firms are losing out, while U.S. firms are doing just fine, writes Jessica Seah in…