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Mental health
fromAbove the Law
2 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.
Mental health
fromAbove the Law
2 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.
#business-development
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Hundreds of lawyers call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war

828 UK-based legal experts have called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to utilize all available measures to halt the fighting in Gaza, including sanctions.
UK news
#rule-of-law
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Associates At Kirkland And Latham Latest To Quit Biglaw Gigs Because Of Cowardly Deals With Trump - Above the Law

Lawyers are resigning from big firms in protest against complicity with authoritarianism.
Resignations are a stand for the rule of law and democracy.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

In Suits and Ties, Lawyers Protest Trump's Attacks on the Legal System

Lawyers in NYC protested, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and the threats posed by President Trump's actions to the legal system.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Associates At Kirkland And Latham Latest To Quit Biglaw Gigs Because Of Cowardly Deals With Trump - Above the Law

Lawyers are resigning from big firms in protest against complicity with authoritarianism.
Resignations are a stand for the rule of law and democracy.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

In Suits and Ties, Lawyers Protest Trump's Attacks on the Legal System

Lawyers in NYC protested, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and the threats posed by President Trump's actions to the legal system.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Empowering Lawyers Beyond Legal Roles: A Conversation With Neil Handwerker And Kimberly Fine - Above the Law

"We're here to show that a JD isn't just a law degree. It's a degree in complex problem-solving - and the world needs more of that."
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Young Thug Rolls Out New Music With Brian Steel Merch - Above the Law

Kodak Black's decision to tattoo his lawyer's name demonstrates a personal touch that many rappers use to honor their legal defense after achieving favorable verdicts.
Law
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Legal group apologizes after cancellation of noted Syrian Canadian speech sparks 'profound' reaction | CBC News

The Advocates' Society faced backlash after canceling Tareq Hadhad's speech, leading to an apology and resignations from several prominent lawyers.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting New Law Firm, Jenner & Block

Trump targets legal professionals, blaming them for his legal issues and vowing to retaliate against those involved in investigations against him.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Divorce Lawyers Shared The Wildest Reasons Their Clients Split Up, And The Stories Are Super Juicy

"My client was the outrageous one, so my heart went out to his poor wife. He made their lives a penny-pinching hell. He was obsessed with avoiding unnecessary driving (wear and tear on the car, gas expenses), so he cut the whole family's hair at home and never let them eat at a restaurant or go to the movies. Weirdest of all: He kept one toilet paper roll on him at all times..."
Women
London startup
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Stat(s) Of The Week: A Big Gap In Legal Tech Satisfaction - Above the Law

Users in the U.S. report higher satisfaction with legal tech compared to the U.K., indicating unmet needs in the legal tech market.
Social media marketing
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

5 Thought Leadership Hacks Lawyers Should Know - Above the Law

Lawyers can effectively position themselves as thought leaders to boost credibility and attract business.
Optimizing your LinkedIn profile is key to presenting a strong digital first impression.
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Immigration Lawyers Prepare to Battle Trump in Court Again

A swift mobilization of immigration lawyers occurred in response to President Trump's travel ban, highlighting a strong commitment to defending immigrant rights.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Immigration Lawyers Prepare to Battle Trump in Court Again

A swift mobilization of immigration lawyers occurred in response to President Trump's travel ban, highlighting a strong commitment to defending immigrant rights.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

NYT v. Sullivan: Will the Landmark Defamation Ruling Survive?

The Supreme Court's exclusive nature limits access for lawyers, making it hard to argue significant cases.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Problems With New California Bar Exam Spark Lawsuitand Enrage Test Takers

The faulty rollout last week of the new licensing test... has outraged test takers and the law school community at large, prompting an investigation by California lawmakers and a lawsuit.
US news
Law
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

A Cautionary Tale Of The Limited Reach Of Legal Ethics - emptywheel

Lawyers must ensure their arguments are nonfrivolous and ethically sound, following state ethical obligations.
#legal-profession
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Lawyers Should More Often Talk About Their Failures - Above the Law

Discussing legal defeats can provide valuable learning opportunities for lawyers.
Even skilled attorneys can lose cases if the law and facts are not in their favor.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Lawyers Should More Often Talk About Their Failures - Above the Law

Discussing legal defeats can provide valuable learning opportunities for lawyers.
Even skilled attorneys can lose cases if the law and facts are not in their favor.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Killing The Perfectionist Attorney: Fretzin's 5 Hacks For Effective Decision-Making - Above the Law

Lawyers often struggle with decision-making due to analysis paralysis, perfectionism, and risk aversion.
A structured process can help lawyers make quicker, more confident decisions.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Attorney Pleads for Mercy After Using AI in Court, Where It Made Up Fake Lawsuits

AI-generated text ill-fits legal proceedings, leading to serious consequences like sanctions and embarrassment for lawyers.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Gen Z Lawyer Tells Senior Associate, 'Nah, You Do That' - Above the Law

Inserting edits is the junior associate job description par excellence. It's the only thing standing between a first-year and total obsolescence.
Law
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect Luigi Mangione and Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers are married

Karen Friedman-Agnifilo, previously the head of Manhattan's sex crimes unit, was compelled to recuse herself from several cases due to her husband's representation of accused suspects, indicating complex professional challenges in her transition to private practice.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

Russia puts late opposition leader Alexey Navalny's lawyers on trial

Vadim Kobzev, Igor Sergunin, and Alexei Liptser, lawyers for Alexey Navalny, are on trial for extremism, facing up to six years in prison for alleged political activity.
Europe news
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
8 months ago

Why Do Trump's Lawyers Do This to Themselves?

Donald Trump's business model heavily relied on lawyers and litigation, fostering a culture of dependency and fear among his legal team.
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