Section 230 Applies to Doxxing TikTok Video–Couture v. Noshirvan
The court summarizes the plaintiffs’ allegations: Defendant [Danesh] Noshirvan is a TikTok creator. He makes money through TikTok gifts, tips, and subscription fees. His niche…
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Dragging The Line: Can Appeals Save Trump?
There was some small degree of controversy about whether a sitting president could be prosecuted, as the Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel issued…
Will Someone Please Think Of The White Supremacists! — See Also
Must Be Strange Being Superior And The True Victims: Yes. Amy Wax is involved. The Month Starts Strong With Bonuses!: Covington, Baker Botts, Yetter, Simpson…
Behind Every Successful GC…
Notes to my (legal) self. The post Behind Every Successful GC… appeared first on Above the Law.
Federal Judge Allows Trades Secret Lawsuit to Proceed Against Former Exec of Nuclear Transport Business
“TNA plausibly alleged that Strang used TNA’s confidential information for his personal gain in violation of the RCA and, therefore, unlawfully misappropriated TNA’s confidential information.…
Maryland Court Blocks Non-Dependent’s Wrongful Death Suit Against Late Father’s Employer
“Although neither this Court nor the Supreme Court of Maryland has considered the exact issue presented here, i.e., whether the Workers’ Compensation Act’s exclusivity provision…
Littler Receives 15th Consecutive Perfect Score In The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index
NATIONAL—Littler earned the top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the 15th consecutive year. The firm…
Why It’s Exciting to Be a Defense Attorney During Polarizing Times
In this week’s episode of Legal Speak, Orrick’s Meghan Kelly and Bill Oxley discuss the most surprising findings from their national jury research project.
This Biglaw Firm Is Ready For Their Closeup
The firm knows how to generate traffic on YouTube. The post This Biglaw Firm Is Ready For Their Closeup appeared first on Above the Law.
Top 20 Biglaw Firm Delights With Associate Raises
They’re not going to leave associates hanging. The post Top 20 Biglaw Firm Delights With Associate Raises appeared first on Above the Law.
Maine Judge Rejects Thomas Keller Restaurant Group’s Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Alleging Ex-Employee Worked Without Pay
“An employee who has been forced to go to court to get paid should not be faced with the peril of picking and choosing the…
Will Any Other Biglaw Firms ‘Surprise’ The Market With Bigger, Better Compensation News?
Is any firm going to try to one-up Cravath when it comes to associate salaries and bonuses? The post Will Any Other Biglaw Firms ‘Surprise’…
Julius Baer May Have Lent A Little Too Much To Billionaire’s Property Empire, May Try Not To Do It Again
Having 40% of your private debt book make for bankruptcy court makes one think. The post Julius Baer May Have Lent A Little Too Much…
Verizon’s Petition Seeking Repayment for $1M in Utility Relocation Fees Flops Before Virginia Supreme Court
“Here, Verizon’s claim, at its essence, is a contract claim. A determination of which party ultimately is responsible to pay for the relocation of Verizon’s…
Corporate Partner Vincent B. Lillegard Joins Barnes & Thornburg In Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN—Barnes & Thornburg has announced that Vincent B. Lillegard has joined the firm’s Corporate Department as a partner. The sixth partner addition to the…
McGlinchey Expands Irvine Team with Three New Attorneys
IRVINE, CA— McGlinchey is pleased to announce the addition of three associate attorneys to the firm’s Irvine, California office. Steve Christianson, Adam B. Van Korlaar,…
Improve Your Law Firm’s Client Conversion
Boost your law practice with our effective methods to improve client conversion, from website enhancement to leveraging social proof. The post Improve Your Law Firm’s…
Law Firm Did Not Breach Client Confidentiality With Press Release About Med Mal Verdict, State High Court Rules
“We find that Doe waived his claims of confidentiality under the Act by voluntarily and publicly disclosing his private health information in a public trial,…
Biglaw Firm Knows How To Keep Associates Happy (It’s Cash)
Keep up with Cravath and keep everyone content. The post Biglaw Firm Knows How To Keep Associates Happy (It’s Cash) appeared first on Above the…
Top 10 Firm Has Gone And Done The Thing (Raises And Bonuses)
Raises and bonuses up and down the field. The post Top 10 Firm Has Gone And Done The Thing (Raises And Bonuses) appeared first on…
Alina Habba, You Got Some ‘Splainin’ To Do!
Is it wrong to approach a party represented by counsel and urge them to sign away their rights? Who can say! The post Alina Habba,…
JoLinda L. Herring, Esq. of Bryant Miller Olive Recognized as Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE
MIAMI, FL—JoLinda L. Herring, Esq., managing shareholder and CEO of Bryant Miller Olive P.A. (BMO), was recently recognized in the 2023 Florida Trend Legal Elite…
Jill Felkins on Forward Together – Advancing Women’s Initiatives in the Legal Field
Attorney at Law Magazine sat down with Jill Felkins, the managing shareholder of the Segal McCambridge Chicago Office to discuss Forward Together, the firm’s women’s…
The Lawyer Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For The Attorney In Your Life
Updated for 2023! The post The Lawyer Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For The Attorney In Your Life appeared first on Above the Law.
23 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 2023 Virginia Business Legal Elite List
ROANOKE, VA—The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that 23 attorneys have been named to Virginia Business magazine’s 2023 Legal Elite list.…
Let’s See How Lawyers Party…
Cheers to the end of 2023! The post Let’s See How Lawyers Party… appeared first on Above the Law.
Chamberlain Hrdlicka Shareholder Erica L. Opitz Awarded Georgia Trend’s 2023 Legal Elite Honor
ATLANTA, GA—Chamberlian Hrdlicka is pleased to announce that Shareholder Erica L. Opitz is recognized in the 2023 edition of Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite, an honor…
On the LawNext PR Podcast: Legal Tech Startup Lawmato Relaunches with Immediate Consultation Feature
On the latest LawNext PR podcast, we feature news breaking today from legal tech startup Lawmato, which is relaunching its virtual legal consultation platform app…
Anti-TikTok Political Stunts Fail in Montana and Indiana Courts
Introduction It’s become a popular political sport to attack TikTok. Those attacks combine Sinophobia with anti-Big Tech sentiments, a double-whammy of political payoffs that’s addictive…
Associate Compensation Scorecard: Biglaw’s 2023 Cash Bash
Where does your firm stand when it comes to salary increases and bonuses? Get all the latest updates. The post Associate Compensation Scorecard: Biglaw’s 2023…
AI Update: Industry Moves On Data Provenance, Microsoft Joins OpenAI Board, Client AI Disclosures
This week in AI news. The post AI Update: Industry Moves On Data Provenance, Microsoft Joins OpenAI Board, Client AI Disclosures appeared first on Above…
Trust What Clients Say, But Verify
Although you can’t spell ‘client’ without ‘lie,’ many times, the problem isn’t intentional deception, just miscommunication. The post Trust What Clients Say, But Verify appeared…
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.
Bradley Adds Financial Services Attorneys Joe Wilson and Gray Gilmore in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, AL—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP welcomes Joe Wilson and J. Graham “Gray” Gilmore to the firm’s Banking & Financial Services Practice Group in Birmingham.…
Texas Boutique Comes To Play With The Compensation Leaders
More great compensation news! The post Texas Boutique Comes To Play With The Compensation Leaders appeared first on Above the Law.
No Better Way To Start The Month Than With Bonuses!
Just in time to buy gifts! The post No Better Way To Start The Month Than With Bonuses! appeared first on Above the Law.
Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Dies at 93
Retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O’Connor died this morning in Phoenix, Arizona, of complications related to advanced…
Biglaw Raises Come To Texas
Howdy! And welcome to the raise party! The post Biglaw Raises Come To Texas appeared first on Above the Law.
Kids Books And The Future Of The Legal Profession
Inspiring the next generation of lawyers. The post Kids Books And The Future Of The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.
Maximizing Career Potential Through Pro Bono Work: A Lawyer’s Guide [Sponsored]
Pro bono work is not just altruistic; it’s a strategic career enhancer for lawyers, as detailed by Lateral Link Principal, Zain Atassi. The post Maximizing…
New Washington State Anti-Doxxing Law Raises Concerns Among Left-Wing Activists
A new Washington state law could open a door for anti-fascists to be sued by the very neo-Nazis they’re exposing, Daniel Walters reports for the…
Back Today After A Thanksgiving Hiatus: The Legaltech Week Panel Takes On The Week’s Top News
After a week away for Thanksgiving, we are back live today at 3 p.m. with another episode of Legaltech Week, the show where a panel…
Sandra Day O’Connor, The First Woman To Serve On The Supreme Court, Has Died
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a trailblazer for women in the legal profession, has passed away. The post Sandra Day O’Connor, The First Woman To Serve…
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year To Enter Our Holiday Card Contest
The deadline for our annual law firm holiday card contest December 8th. We can’t wait to see your cards! The post It’s The Most Wonderful…
Six West Virginia Corrections Officers Indicted for Allegedly Beating Inmate to Death
Five former correctional officers, and a former lieutenant, at the Southern Regional Jail in West Virginia have been indicted by a federal grand jury in…
Inmate Becomes Fourth Person to Escape Philadelphia Jail This Year
The fourth person to break out of a city jail this year in Philadelphia escaped from the city’s industrial Correctional Center, Ellie Rushing and Chris…
Elon Says Copyright/AI Lawsuits Don’t Matter Because ‘Digital God’ Will Arrive Before They’re Decided
From the that’s-not-how-any-of-this-works dept The post Elon Says Copyright/AI Lawsuits Don’t Matter Because ‘Digital God’ Will Arrive Before They’re Decided appeared first on Above the…
Law Student Writes Dean To Complain Classmates Aren’t Nicer To The White Supremacist On Campus
Amy Wax invited a white nationalist to campus and one of her students wants everyone to be more polite about it. The post Law Student…
Report: US Support for, Trust in Death Penalty Continues to Decline
According to an annual report on capital punishment from the Death Penalty Information Center, more Americans now believe the death penalty, which is undergoing a…
Stinson Welcomes its Fall Associates Class of 2023
NATIONAL—Stinson LLP is pleased to announce 20 new associates have joined the firm’s Kansas City, Minneapolis, New York City, Phoenix and St. Louis offices as…