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Law School Scholarships Are Measured For The First Time — The Results Are Very White Law School Scholarships Are Measured For The First Time — The Results Are Very White

It's worth seeing exactly who gets those big ticket scholarships.The post Law School Scholarships..
Paul Weiss Funds New Litigation Center to Combat Hate-Driven Violence Paul Weiss Funds New Litigation Center to Combat Hate-Driven Violence

The new center, designed to bring impact litigation to combat hate-driven violence, is looking to..
Reese Witherspoon Announces ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series Reese Witherspoon Announces ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series

She even did the signature Elle Woods bend and snap while introducing the new TV series to the..
When Is It Appropriate To Work For Free? When Is It Appropriate To Work For Free?

Take the following precautions to minimize the chances of being exploited.The post When Is It..
The Cutest Trademark Dispute—Squishmallows Takes on Skoosherz The Cutest Trademark Dispute—Squishmallows Takes on Skoosherz

Lawsuits pitting one plush toy against another have brought trade dress law to the forefront. At..
Wilson Sonsini Brings 'Agentic AI' to Clients With New Neuron Contracting Module Wilson Sonsini Brings 'Agentic AI' to Clients With New Neuron Contracting Module

Agentic AI is one of the latest techniques in the realm of generative AI, making the technology..
Morning Docket: 05.15.24 Morning Docket: 05.15.24

* DOJ to Boeing, look we can look the other way on a lot of crashes but we draw the line at... many,..
Idaho Physician Files Federal Lawsuit to Establish Constitutional Right to Medically Necessary.. Idaho Physician Files Federal Lawsuit to Establish Constitutional Right to Medically Necessary..

The Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade is both wrong as a matter of law and..
2nd Circuit Clarifies When 'Pay-for-Delay' Deals Are Legal in Tossing Antitrust Claims 2nd Circuit Clarifies When 'Pay-for-Delay' Deals Are Legal in Tossing Antitrust Claims

The appeals court said the settlement payments in the underlying case represented fair value for..
Jonathan Morris, Morgan Lewis New York Transactional Leader, Dies at 50 Jonathan Morris, Morgan Lewis New York Transactional Leader, Dies at 50

He was a soft-spoken guy, but when he spoke, people stopped to listen. What he said was always..
How I Deal With Stress: EY Law's Monica Gogna on Discussing Feelings and Failures How I Deal With Stress: EY Law's Monica Gogna on Discussing Feelings and Failures

In the latest in a series on how senior lawyers cope with stress in both their work and personal..
Top Biglaw Firm To Open Its First Office Across The Pond In London Top Biglaw Firm To Open Its First Office Across The Pond In London

Welcome to London, Perkins Coie!The post Top Biglaw Firm To Open Its First Office Across The Pond..
'Wanted To Be a Legend of Wall Street': Fraud Trial Begins for Archegos Executives 'Wanted To Be a Legend of Wall Street': Fraud Trial Begins for Archegos Executives

Defense counsel Barry Berke said his client, Sung Kook Bill Hwang, didn't break the law in the..
Michael Cohen Testifies Donald Trump Approved Phony Legal Fees Payments Michael Cohen Testifies Donald Trump Approved Phony Legal Fees Payments

Cohen was paid $420,000 across 12 months in 2017, he testified. The payments were falsely billed as ..
CLOC Legal Tech Rundown: Ironclad Custom AI, New Lexis Tool and More CLOC Legal Tech Rundown: Ironclad Custom AI, New Lexis Tool and More

An update on product launches and new partnerships that came out of the CLOC Global Institute 2024..
ABA Issues Ethics Opinion On 30-Year-Old Technology Whose Use Is Waning. My Question: Why Now? ABA Issues Ethics Opinion On 30-Year-Old Technology Whose Use Is Waning. My Question: Why Now?

So why now, ABA? Why now come out with an opinion on a 30-year-old technology that is nearing its..
Court declines death penalty case on jury selection Court declines death penalty case on jury selection

Over a written dissent by two justices, the Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a death..
How I Made Partner: 'Give Your Best Work Product,' Says Lillian Martin-Mashburn of Morris, Manning.. How I Made Partner: 'Give Your Best Work Product,' Says Lillian Martin-Mashburn of Morris, Manning..

Treat the partners as if they are your clients. You need to give them your best work product, and..
Former Legal Exec at Hulu, Disney Joins Telecom Aiming to Narrow Digital Divide Former Legal Exec at Hulu, Disney Joins Telecom Aiming to Narrow Digital Divide

Lumen CEO Kate Johnson said that newly appointed Chief Legal Officer Chadwick Ho's innovative and..
Johnson & Johnson Sues Plaintiffs' Talc Experts Accused of 'Widespread Deception' Johnson & Johnson Sues Plaintiffs' Talc Experts Accused of 'Widespread Deception'

Johnson & Johnson launched a new legal incursion against the authors of an expert report that..
Conference Call Calamities Conference Call Calamities

Notes to my (legal) self.The post Conference Call Calamities appeared first on Above the Law
High Billing Rates May Hasten New Era of Productivity High Billing Rates May Hasten New Era of Productivity

The way the market is structured and has been structured for a long time, it's not really a..
The morning read for Friday, May 10 The morning read for Friday, May 10

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links..
Greer, Burns & Crain Files Trademark Suit Over Barbie Doll Counterfeits Greer, Burns & Crain Files Trademark Suit Over Barbie Doll Counterfeits

Mattel is also asking to be awarded statutory damages of $2 million for every counterfeit use of..
Judges Boycotting Law Schools? Actually, That’s Just Clerkship Hiring. Judges Boycotting Law Schools? Actually, That’s Just Clerkship Hiring.

This manufactured controversy is just another example of the lack of transparency and equity in..
FTC Sues Doxo, Signaling 'Dark Patterns' Crackdown Still Underway FTC Sues Doxo, Signaling 'Dark Patterns' Crackdown Still Underway

The agency alleges the company duped consumers into believing they were making payments through..
'Incredible and Gross Negligence': Pa. Federal Judge Sanctions Ikea for Destroying Evidence 'Incredible and Gross Negligence': Pa. Federal Judge Sanctions Ikea for Destroying Evidence

Brody ruled that Ikea's deletion of four email accounts significantly prejudiced the plaintiffs,..
Here We Are Now, Adjudicate Us! Notes From Nirvana’s Copyright Squabble Here We Are Now, Adjudicate Us! Notes From Nirvana’s Copyright Squabble

Nirvana, the standard-bearer of all things grungy, is back -- in court.The post Here We Are Now,..
'It's Anyone's Guess': Ga. Court of Appeals to Eye Trump's Arguments for Recusing Fani Willis 'It's Anyone's Guess': Ga. Court of Appeals to Eye Trump's Arguments for Recusing Fani Willis

Experts and officials say it's still too early to know what judges will hear the case or what..
Why the DOJ and FTC Are Wrong on Algorithms and Antitrust Why the DOJ and FTC Are Wrong on Algorithms and Antitrust

The DOJ and FTC's misguided suit against RealPage is not supported by antitrust jurisprudence, and..
Are Climate-Change Lawsuits the Next Tobacco Litigation? Suits Spiking Are Climate-Change Lawsuits the Next Tobacco Litigation? Suits Spiking

One area of uncertainty is how courts will interpret whether a claim arising from the emission of..
Biden Nominates US Magistrate Judge Embry Kidd for 11th Circuit Seat Biden Nominates US Magistrate Judge Embry Kidd for 11th Circuit Seat

The president also makes picks for district court judgeships in Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York.
How Expensive Will Colorado Sperm Be, Come 2025? How Expensive Will Colorado Sperm Be, Come 2025?

Proposed rules enacting a law that will significantly change sperm and egg donation for Coloradans..
Morning Docket: 05.08.24 Morning Docket: 05.08.24

* Aileen Cannon delays classified documents case indefinitely due to the overwhelming volume of..
Reveal Acquires Onna to Enhance E-Discovery Platform's Data Management Capabilities Reveal Acquires Onna to Enhance E-Discovery Platform's Data Management Capabilities

The addition of Onna to the Reveal platform strengthens the left side of its EDRM and adds to the..
Climate Change Suits Proliferate: Industries Grapple With Collateral Damage Climate Change Suits Proliferate: Industries Grapple With Collateral Damage

As the number and severity of such suits increase, insurance coverage for climate litigation might..
9th Circuit Judges Probe Scope of Idaho's 'Abortion Travel Ban' 9th Circuit Judges Probe Scope of Idaho's 'Abortion Travel Ban'

The state's law, which went into effect last May, criminalizes recruiting, harboring, or..
TikTok Plans To Fight Censorship, Mouthy Politicians Make It Very Easy For Them TikTok Plans To Fight Censorship, Mouthy Politicians Make It Very Easy For Them

Mitt said the quiet part out loud. The post TikTok Plans To Fight Censorship, Mouthy Politicians..
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A recent order provides an illustrative example of how the tide has turned against Chinese..
'This is a Recurring Problem': Objector Appeals $725M Facebook Settlement 'This is a Recurring Problem': Objector Appeals $725M Facebook Settlement

In a May 4 opening brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, objectors said the ..