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fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Lawyer Tells Attorneys For Missing Child That They're 'Gonna Burn In Hell' - Above the Law

A lawyer for Camp Mystic made a controversial remark during a hearing related to a tragic flood that killed 27 people.
Intellectual property law
fromFuturism
21 hours ago

Things You Told ChatGPT or Claude My Have Already Doomed You in Court

AI chatbots are not protected by attorney-client privilege, as ruled by a New York federal judge in a case involving Brad Heppner.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 days ago

The Brewing Controversy Of Attorneys And Law Firms Running Ads Immersed Throughout AI Chatbot Conversations

Lawyers and law firms are considering advertising during AI chats to reach potential clients effectively.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Law Professors Argue Abandoning The Diversity Rule Will Hurt The ABA's Reputation - Above the Law

The American Bar Association faces pressure to eliminate its diversity accreditation requirement amid ongoing debates about racial equity in legal education.
#free-speech
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking info about RI voters

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit for detailed voter data from Rhode Island, citing federal law and privacy concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Civil lawsuit against Alec Baldwin over 2021 Rust film set shooting to go to trial

A reasonable jury could find that Mr. Baldwin recklessly disregarded the probability that pointing a gun in the direction of someone, with the finger on the trigger, would cause emotional distress.
Independent films
Careers
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

The Salary Trap: The Move That Looks Better On Paper - Above the Law

Evaluating career moves requires a focus on long-term goals rather than immediate salary increases.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation | TechCrunch

Nicholas Moore was sentenced to a year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court and other government systems.
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Biglaw Firm's PAC Donated To Swalwell... After Rape Allegations Dropped - Above the Law

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and his gubernatorial campaign following serious allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

A jury declared Live Nation a monopoly. But ticket prices won't drop just yet

Ticketmaster and Live Nation found to be monopolistic, impacting competition and consumer prices in the live entertainment industry.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Court rules against SMU's Theodore Knox in $2.8M judgement

A Texas court awarded over $2.8 million in a default judgment against Theodore Knox for gross negligence in a street racing crash.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Religious law firm convinces nuns to sue state over trans-inclusive law - LGBTQ Nation

Nuns at a Catholic hospice are suing New York over laws they claim violate their religious rights regarding gender identity and pronoun usage.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Karen Read, Turtleboy facing defamation lawsuit from witnesses in her murder case

Witnesses in Karen Read's case filed a lawsuit against her and a blogger for defamation and torment over false accusations related to a murder case.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon's price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims

California authorities allege that Amazon has put pressure on independent sellers using its platform into raising their prices on the sites of competitors such as Walmart and Target, so that Amazon can appear to have lower prices.
E-Commerce
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Yolo County Explosion Defendants Make Court Appearance

Six individuals have been indicted in connection with a fireworks explosion in Yolo County, with court appearances scheduled for the defendants, including former sheriff's lieutenant Sam Machado.
California
#law-school-rankings
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 04.07.26 - Above the Law

The new US News law school rankings have been released and are notably controversial.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 04.07.26 - Above the Law

The new US News law school rankings have been released and are notably controversial.
Miami
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Messi, Argentina federation sued over missed exhibition match

Lionel Messi is being sued for breach of contract by Vid Music Group for missing an exhibition match last year.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

What Lawyers Need To Know About Anthropic's Mythos - Above the Law

Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos, uncovers significant security vulnerabilities, raising concerns about its potential impact on cybersecurity.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Man killed after business arrangement 'went sour'

Prosecutor James Brown KC stated that Wazabanga and Belfon did not intend to kill Aladejana but wanted to confront him about a grievance related to a failed business arrangement.
UK news
Law
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Why Your Personal Legal Issues Become Business Problems Fast

Personal legal issues significantly impact leadership focus and business decisions, requiring early planning and delegation to maintain decision-making capacity.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Former Biglaw Partner Warns There Are No 'Guardrails' Left Around Trump - And Someone Is Taking Advantage - Above the Law

Ty Cobb warns that without experienced advisors, Trump's decisions may be manipulated by bad actors, raising concerns about foreign influence on U.S. policy.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Ex-wife of firebombing suspect denied care for chest pain in ICE custody, lawyer says

Hayam El Gamal suffers from a chest mass and has been denied proper medical care at a Texas detention center.
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
5 days ago

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
6 days ago

OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft intensifies as accusations of legal ambush and chaos emerge ahead of the trial set for April 27.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Attorneys Should Often Avoid Texting Clients And Counsel - Above the Law

Texting clients can blur work-life boundaries and impact representation quality, despite its occasional necessity.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 day ago

Same Problem, Same Solution: Reading Trade Secrets Across Fields

The Federal Circuit reversed a jury verdict against Texas urologists for misappropriating trade secrets related to the Penuma penile implant.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

IBM just settled a major anti-DEI case for $17 million

Racial discrimination is illegal, and government contractors cannot evade the law by repackaging it as DEI. The Department launched the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative to root out this misconduct, hold offenders accountable, and end this practice for good.
Social justice
#live-nation
Law
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss

Live Nation-Ticketmaster plans to appeal a jury's antitrust verdict and argues the damages awarded are limited and manageable.
Law
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss

Live Nation-Ticketmaster plans to appeal a jury's antitrust verdict and argues the damages awarded are limited and manageable.
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Former Adult Film Star Passes The Bar Exam - Above the Law

Asia Carrera, whose real name is Jessica Steinhauser, graduated from St. Mary's Law in 2024 and cleared the Texas bar exam after a previous near miss by just two points.
Law
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Turning Defense Into Offense - Above the Law

Jack Hughes' game-winning goal exemplifies a successful transition from defense to offense, paralleling patent litigators' proactive strategies against infringement allegations.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

A single Epstein email shines a light on myths about American justice and art | Alex Duran

Jes Staley's email reflects a racist view on cultural pacification and the role of hip-hop in society.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.27.26 - Above the Law

Several legal and political issues are currently prominent, including judicial nominations, jury trial restrictions, and corporate legal challenges.
#supreme-court
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Penn & Teller challenge the use of 'investigative hypnosis' in a Texas death-penalty case before the Supreme Court.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 04.06.26 - Above the Law

Right-wing legal academics are attempting to justify the Supreme Court's actions without accountability.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 days ago

Extra Credit, Not Required: Teva v. Lilly and the Limits of Amgen's Reach

The Teva v. Eli Lilly decision clarifies the evaluation of patent claims for methods of using known compounds under the Amgen disclosure requirements.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Australian federal court warns lawyers over unacceptable' use of AI

The federal court of Australia warns against using generative AI in legal proceedings due to risks of inaccuracies and potential legal consequences.
Law
fromNebraska Examiner
1 day ago

Nebraska Supreme Court sides with Pillen order on remote work, state bargaining * Nebraska Examiner

The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that state officials can refuse to negotiate with a union over remote work limitations.
#intellectual-property
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.16.26 - Above the Law

Recent legal developments include disbarments, antitrust rulings, and labor agreements impacting various sectors.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.15.26 - Above the Law

Kirkland earns significant revenue and hires a top lawyer from Wachtell for $80 million over three years.
#google
Law
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
4 days ago

Google faces mass arbitration as advertisers seek billions

Google faces billions in damage claims from advertisers due to illegal monopoly rulings on its search and advertising technology.
Law
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
4 days ago

Google faces mass arbitration as advertisers seek billions

Google faces billions in damage claims from advertisers due to illegal monopoly rulings on its search and advertising technology.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 03.13.26 - Above the Law

CFTC failing already a solid bet. Government says tariff refund system 40 percent to 80 percent complete which is quite the spread. Almost a they're just making stuff up kind of estimate.
US Elections
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Biglaw Firm Sued For Firing Staffer A Month After Returning From Disability - Above the Law

Firing an employee shortly after disability leave, amid claims of a hostile work environment, can lead to legal repercussions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan

Over 3,200 lawyers and judges oppose government plans to abolish jury trials in certain cases, arguing there is no evidence this will reduce record court backlogs of nearly 80,000 cases.
#legal-ethics
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Billing 34.5 Hours In A Day, New ABA Recusal Opinion, Shortcomings In SCOTUS Ethics Rules, Pro Se AI Sanctions, Extra Time For Bar Exam, Purging Immigration Judges & More - Above the Law

Lawyers must disclose information that could lead to a judge's disqualification, balancing this with client confidentiality obligations.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

Change Change Change - See Generally - Above the Law

Multiple legal institutions face ethical and governance crises, including DOJ conflicts of interest, law school loyalty pressures, judicial tenure challenges, and bar association inconsistencies.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Billing 34.5 Hours In A Day, New ABA Recusal Opinion, Shortcomings In SCOTUS Ethics Rules, Pro Se AI Sanctions, Extra Time For Bar Exam, Purging Immigration Judges & More - Above the Law

Lawyers must disclose information that could lead to a judge's disqualification, balancing this with client confidentiality obligations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Bottleneck Legal Built - Above the Law

Unclear contract ownership leads to legal teams being blamed for delays and becoming overwhelmed with administrative tasks.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.13.26 - Above the Law

White House ballroom construction has resumed, while various legal and corporate developments unfold across the country.
#legal-technology
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A Wall Street law firm is selling software for clients to do their own legal work

ClearyX offers software to help clients perform legal work independently, reducing reliance on traditional law firms like Cleary Gottlieb.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? - Above the Law

Competence in law is evolving as technology changes the speed and precision of decision-making in litigation.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A Wall Street law firm is selling software for clients to do their own legal work

ClearyX offers software to help clients perform legal work independently, reducing reliance on traditional law firms like Cleary Gottlieb.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? - Above the Law

Competence in law is evolving as technology changes the speed and precision of decision-making in litigation.
Law
fromPOLITICO
4 days ago

Cherfilus-McCormick attorneys request federal trial delay

Edwin Cherfilus-McCormick faces serious legal challenges, including potential expulsion from Congress and significant prison time if convicted.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

In America, Even Judges Have To Take Matters In To Their Own Hands - Above the Law

Judges are increasingly carrying guns for self-protection due to rising threats and inadequate security measures.
Law
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

DA sued for paying prosecutor not to work

A lawsuit claims Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen wastes taxpayer money by paying a prosecutor to stay home amid budget cuts.
Law
fromTheregister
6 days ago

AI spread through law. Here's what happened next

AI's rapid advancements in coding are overshadowed by significant downsides, particularly in legal systems where hallucinations lead to unreliable outputs.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing five patients after previous conviction overturned

James Heaps, 70, pleaded guilty to 13 felonies, including multiple counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, and must register as a sex offender for life.
Law
#ai-in-law
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
Law
fromCommunity
2 weeks ago

How AI Improves Docket Research with Protege in CourtLink

AI integration in docket research enhances efficiency and decision-making for legal professionals.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Attorneys used AI to write court filings, cited fake legal decisions, State Bar alleges

Three attorneys in California face discipline for submitting AI-generated court filings with nonexistent legal citations.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In California (2027) - Above the Law

California has a certain kind of easy-going vibe that'll make you appreciate that business casual lifestyle. Depending on where your office is located, you may even be able to see the beach from your window.
Law
Law
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Stanford medical professor who was wrongfully arrested wins $58 million verdict

A jury awarded $58 million to Dr. James Quinn for wrongful arrest by Chemence Medical amid a contract dispute.
#judicial-ethics
Law
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Judges Overseeing Landmark Oil Cases Have Financial Stakes in Oil Companies

Federal judges in Louisiana have conflicts of interest due to ties with petrochemical companies while presiding over significant environmental lawsuits.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: Judge Hid DUI, FTC On Law Firm DEI, Hostile Chambers, SCOTUS NDAs, AZ ABSs Critiqued & More - Above the Law

Law
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Judges Overseeing Landmark Oil Cases Have Financial Stakes in Oil Companies

Federal judges in Louisiana have conflicts of interest due to ties with petrochemical companies while presiding over significant environmental lawsuits.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: Judge Hid DUI, FTC On Law Firm DEI, Hostile Chambers, SCOTUS NDAs, AZ ABSs Critiqued & More - Above the Law

Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Lawyers Should Stay Away From A Client's Office Politics - Above the Law

Attorneys should avoid office politics when representing clients to ensure effective communication and minimize internal conflicts.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 04.10.26 - Above the Law

A Texas judge ordered a lawyer to court for criticizing the judge's behavior, prompting a response from fellow lawyers.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Bondi Out, Bove Recusal, 'Strip Law,' 60% Judges Use AI While Sanctions Continue For Lawyers, Viral Judge Videos & More - Above the Law

AI-generated errors in legal documents are leading to increased sanctions against attorneys.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago

When Lawyers Need Help: Supporting Colleagues While Protecting Clients

The legal profession rewards endurance, precision and control. It also quietly normalizes stress, isolation and overextension. For patent practitioners and other IP lawyers, the pressures are uniquely acute: compressed prosecution deadlines, high-stakes litigation exposure, often unrealistic client-driven budget constraints, regulatory whiplash at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and increasingly complex technologies layered with global filing and prosecution strategy.
Intellectual property law
Law
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Absurd AI-Powered Lawsuits Are Causing Chaos in Courts, Attorneys Say, "Clogging the System" and Driving Up Costs

A Florida couple used generative AI to file escalating legal claims in an HOA fee dispute, eventually invoking RICO conspiracy allegations in hundreds of pages of increasingly unhinged court documents.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Running Your Cases - Above the Law

They don't drive it. They don't manage it. They don't control it. They let it control them. And then one day, they look up and realize discovery closed last week, the client is asking why nobody has taken the key depo, the adjuster wants a status report "by the end of the day," and the partner is asking the question that makes your stomach drop: "Where are we on this file?"
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 02.03.26 - Above the Law

Clintons to testify on Epstein amid related disappearances and wider legal battles spanning big law ethics, crypto fraud risk, major M&A, and possible government deception.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Ethics Of AI Glasses In Court, Gambling Lawyer Guilty, SCOTUS Restricts Access to Counsel, Judge's Novel Recusal & More - Above the Law

Legal ethics headlines cover lawyer and judge responsibilities, including AI misuse sanctions, security threats to justices, and professional misconduct cases.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Threading The Needle: How To Win The Case That Can't Be Won (At Least Not The Obvious Way) - Above the Law

Win messy cases by accepting client imperfection, avoiding absolutism, and focusing ruthlessly on the single pivotal issue that defines where responsibility ends.
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

The Role of Witnesses in Strengthening Your Injury Case - Social Media Explorer

Witnesses play a crucial role in personal injury cases, often serving as the backbone of the evidence presented in court. Their testimonies can provide essential context and details that may not be captured through physical evidence alone. In many instances, the accounts of witnesses can corroborate the claims made by the injured party, lending credibility to their narrative. This is particularly important in personal injury cases, where the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff. A strong witness can help
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 01.29.26 - Above the Law

Recent legal developments span political backlash over municipal compliance, immigration enforcement restraints, AI privacy litigation, judicial AI education, and federal staffing lawsuits.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

A Guide To Conducting Discovery - Above the Law

Effective discovery shapes litigation by building leverage, forcing admissions, and methodically narrowing the opponent's options to win cases pretrial.
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