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Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
5 hours 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.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

New York State Bar Association names new executive director | amNewYork

Kathy Suchocki has been appointed as the executive director of the New York State Bar Association after serving in an interim role since 2025.
Business intelligence
fromLawSites
1 day ago

Centerbase Launches AI-Powered Business Intelligence Tool That Gives Firms Citation-Backed Answers from Their Own Data

Centerbase IQ is an AI tool that provides real-time insights on law firm performance using natural language queries.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Trump Admin Lawyer Applies To Be Law School Dean, Suggests It Might Help Investigations Go Away - Above the Law

Joshua Kleinfeld's application for dean at George Mason University raises ethical concerns amid ongoing investigations into the university's DEI policies.
Washington DC
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In Washington, DC (2027) - Above the Law

Washington, DC is a prime location for lawyers, with Vault ranking the top prestigious firms based on associate votes.
Real estate
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
17 hours ago

What makes an experienced conveyancer worth the investment in Australian property transactions - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Conveyancing in Australia is complex, requiring professional help to navigate varying state regulations and ensure legal compliance in property transactions.
NYC music
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Nothing Says Kennedy Center Class Like The General Counsel's Cover Band - Above the Law

Elliot Berke attempted to book his cover band at the Kennedy Center, raising concerns of conflict of interest.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Nonequity Partners Are Not Happy Campers - Above the Law

According to Bloomberg Law's Workload & Hours Survey, a third of nonequity partners also say they're undervalued in their roles and more than half say they were burnt out in 2025.
Careers
Media industry
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Defense Department Lawyering Almost As Good As Hegseth's Pullups - Above the Law

The Pentagon's press policy has been repeatedly voided by the courts, highlighting ongoing tensions between the Defense Department and media access.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Labour MPs propose specialist sexual offences courts to help trials backlog

Labour MPs propose specialist courts for sexual offences to counter plans reducing jury trials in England and Wales.
#intellectual-property
fromAbove the Law
11 hours 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
#doj
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week 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
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Education
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Rising Number Of Law Grads Getting More Time For The Bar Exam - Above the Law

More aspiring lawyers are receiving extra time for the bar exam due to increased diagnoses of disabilities like ADHD.
#legal-ethics
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day 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
1 day 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.
#ai-in-law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
Law

Justice Sotomayor Advises Law Students On AI Adoption - There Should Have Been A Stronger Warning - Above the Law

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
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

What The Legal Industry Can Learn About AI Hallucinations From Auditors - Above the Law

AI-generated legal documents can contain convincing errors, necessitating stronger governance and review processes in law firms.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Justice Sotomayor Advises Law Students On AI Adoption - There Should Have Been A Stronger Warning - Above the Law

Mastering AI is essential for law students to navigate its complexities and potential dangers in the legal profession.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals? - Above the Law

Law firms are seeking reader input on career goals amid AI-driven uncertainty.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

How Savvy Lawyers Balance AI Innovation With AI Responsibility - Above the Law

AI tools in law firms promise efficiency but may risk long-term expertise for short-term gains.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

AI Won't Replace Lawyers But Can Create Critical Shortage Of Good Ones - Above the Law

AI will not replace lawyers but will change the legal profession's structure and hiring practices.
#law-firms
Venture
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Vision, Ownership, And Profit: What Law Firms Must Fix First - Above the Law

Clear ownership and aligned vision are essential for law firms to achieve sustainable profitability.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Vault's Top Law Firms By Practice Area And Region (2027) - Above the Law

Cravath remains the most prestigious law firm in America, while other firms excel in specific practice areas and regions.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Vault 100 Rankings: The Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2027) - Above the Law

Associates at major law firms prioritize prestige over money, but recent ties to Trump have damaged reputations and perceptions.
Venture
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Vision, Ownership, And Profit: What Law Firms Must Fix First - Above the Law

Clear ownership and aligned vision are essential for law firms to achieve sustainable profitability.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Vault's Top Law Firms By Practice Area And Region (2027) - Above the Law

Cravath remains the most prestigious law firm in America, while other firms excel in specific practice areas and regions.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Vault 100 Rankings: The Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2027) - Above the Law

Associates at major law firms prioritize prestige over money, but recent ties to Trump have damaged reputations and perceptions.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
5 days ago

The Dark Matter of Patent Law: Nearly 25% of Office Actions Now Cite Secret Prior Art

Prior art can include unpublished applications, termed 'secret springing prior art', which complicates patent searches and affects rejection rates.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day 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
fromTheregister
1 day 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day 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.
Education
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

What Law Firm Training Can Learn From AI Classrooms - Above the Law

Classroom environments reveal AI tool failures faster than law firm practice because students lack billable pressure and immediately disengage from ineffective systems, providing early warning signals that firms would miss.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks 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.
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
fromPadailypost
22 hours 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.
fromABA Journal
5 days ago

Bar exam prep group Barbri names new co-CEO

Lucie Allen will become a co-CEO of Barbri, a leading bar exam prep company, and will share leadership duties with Steve Fredette, the current CEO and chairman.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days 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.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

How To Move From An Elite Biglaw Firm To An Elite Boutique - Above the Law

Leaving Wachtell wasn't an easy decision - it's one of the great law firms in the world, and I learned an enormous amount there. But it wasn't about leaving something behind; it was about being intentional about what came next.
Law
Law
fromMy Shingle
1 week ago

813 Solos Signed Their Names While Big Law and GCs Hid

High-powered lawyers filed briefs anonymously, while solo and small firm lawyers openly signed in opposition to retaliatory executive orders.
Law
fromABA Journal
4 days ago

Wisconsin moves to UBE to ease access-to-justice woes

Wisconsin will implement the Uniform Bar Exam to improve access to justice and attract lawyers from other states.
fromABA Journal
5 days ago

Lawyer sued for charging client for 34.5 hours of work in 1 day

Keith Redenbach, the principal of Redenbach Legal, billed the Broken Hill city council $10 million after representing them in a dispute, including 34.5 hours in one day.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days 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.
#supreme-court
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Supreme Court's actions and decisions are increasingly scrutinized, revealing issues of transparency and significant impacts on civil rights and electoral processes.
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.
#legal-billing
Law
fromABA Journal
4 days ago

BigLaw firm faces questions over $35M bill

Alberto Safra challenges a $35 million bill from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, raising concerns over high charges and billing practices.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Lawyer Bills 36-Hour Day As Einstein's Theories Meet Law Firm Management - Above the Law

Advancing AI technology and poor record-keeping challenge the traditional billable hour model in legal practices.
Law
fromABA Journal
4 days ago

BigLaw firm faces questions over $35M bill

Alberto Safra challenges a $35 million bill from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, raising concerns over high charges and billing practices.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Lawyer Bills 36-Hour Day As Einstein's Theories Meet Law Firm Management - Above the Law

Advancing AI technology and poor record-keeping challenge the traditional billable hour model in legal practices.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Work-Life Balance Is Precious; So Is The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Lawyers today prioritize work-life balance over prestige and billable hours, seeking control over their time and flexibility in their careers.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days 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.
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
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Writing Like A Lawyer Without Sounding Like A Lawyer - Above the Law

Here's the good news: writing isn't a talent. It's a skill. And skills respond to the same cure as every other skill: reps. Not glamorous reps. Not the kind that gets applause. The kind you do in small rooms, when no one is watching, when you're a little uncomfortable, when you want to quit halfway through because the sentence you just wrote feels like wet cardboard. That's the work.
Writing
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

On-Demand Webinar: The Path To AI Maturity In The Legal Industry - Above the Law

Artificial intelligence is essential for legal professionals, requiring a strategic approach to transition from experimentation to full business transformation.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm a senior lawyer and only work 25 hours a week. I wanted to be present for my kids.

Maddi Thimont secured a senior legal role with school hours in 2024, enabling both career advancement and regular family time.
#legal-ai
Law
fromLawSites
1 week ago

LawNext Podcast: Learned Hand's Shlomo Klapper on Why Courts Are the Next Frontier for Legal AI

Courts are becoming the next frontier for legal AI, with tools designed to assist judges in managing caseloads and improving efficiency.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

13 Legal AI Tools To Improve Productivity And Client Service - Above the Law

AI is revolutionizing law firm operations by enhancing research, drafting, billing, and client service with reliable tools.
Law
fromLawSites
1 week ago

LawNext Podcast: Learned Hand's Shlomo Klapper on Why Courts Are the Next Frontier for Legal AI

Courts are becoming the next frontier for legal AI, with tools designed to assist judges in managing caseloads and improving efficiency.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

13 Legal AI Tools To Improve Productivity And Client Service - Above the Law

AI is revolutionizing law firm operations by enhancing research, drafting, billing, and client service with reliable tools.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

The Quiet Signals We Miss - Above the Law

Mental health struggles can be subtle and may not always present as distress, making it crucial to recognize changes in behavior.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In New York City (2027) - Above the Law

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is ranked as the most prestigious Biglaw firm in New York according to Vault's recent rankings.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Scott Barshay's Paul, Weiss Makeover: More Money, Less Soul? - Above the Law

Paul, Weiss is undergoing significant internal changes, marked by controversial decisions and leadership shifts, impacting its reputation and staff retention.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

They've Done Enough - See Also - Above the Law

Trump's Lawyers Should Be Disbarred: Time for accountability.
US politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Look Who's Back! Former Lawyer Of The Year Out Of Prison And Back In Hollywood. - Above the Law

Michael Avenatti, once a prominent lawyer, is now in a halfway house after serving time for multiple crimes including extortion and embezzlement.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Takes One To Know One - See Also - Above the Law

Trump Calls Leonard Leo A Sleazebag: Second time's the charm!
US politics
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Legal industry is expanding its office footprint, new report finds

For the first time in three years, more law firms are planning to expand their office footprint, rather than contract, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Retiring Partners Should Relinquish Prized Offices - Above the Law

Retiring partners often give up prime offices to accommodate rising lawyers, despite potential disputes over office locations and sizes.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Biglaw To D.C. Circuit: This Isn't Just About Us - It's About Whether The President Can Put Lawyers On A Leash - Above the Law

The fight over Trump-era executive orders targeting Biglaw firms intensifies as firms argue these orders threaten constitutional independence and the rule of law.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Protecting attorneys' autonomyadvancesAmericanaccountability | amNewYork

Restrictions on lawyers' access to venues undermine democratic principles and serve as intimidation tactics against legal opposition.
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.
#lawyers
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Leave Your Pitch Meetings In The Past - Above the Law

Lawyers should prioritize understanding clients' problems over immediately offering solutions to improve client relationships and sales outcomes.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

People Often Confuse One Attorney For Another - Above the Law

Lawyers can minimize mistaken identity issues by clarifying their location and practicing due diligence in communication.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Leave Your Pitch Meetings In The Past - Above the Law

Lawyers should prioritize understanding clients' problems over immediately offering solutions to improve client relationships and sales outcomes.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

People Often Confuse One Attorney For Another - Above the Law

Lawyers can minimize mistaken identity issues by clarifying their location and practicing due diligence in communication.
#legal-operations
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

A 'Seat At The Table' For Law Departments Isn't Enough Anymore - Above the Law

Legal departments must shift from strategic positioning to operational excellence, as AI acceleration exposes inconsistencies in how work is actually executed and managed.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

The Moment Legal Found Out What 'Ready' Really Means - Above the Law

Legal teams must build operational maturity to reliably scale and defend AI-driven pilots into consistent, sustainable, and measurable day-to-day processes.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

A 'Seat At The Table' For Law Departments Isn't Enough Anymore - Above the Law

Legal departments must shift from strategic positioning to operational excellence, as AI acceleration exposes inconsistencies in how work is actually executed and managed.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Navigating Law Firm Mergers: Communication, Culture, And The Marketer's Influence - Above the Law

Law firm mergers succeed through effective communication, strong leadership, and organizational willingness to embrace change, with outcomes varying significantly based on whether a firm is the larger or smaller partner.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

More Judges Should Mentor Law Students - Above the Law

Law students benefit significantly from internships with law firms and judges, gaining practical experience while helping courts manage limited resources through opinion drafting assistance.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Tackling The Overlooked Obstacle To Pro Bono Work: Not Having A Clue How To Do It - Above the Law

A new partnership between Paladin and the Practising Law Institute integrates targeted skills-based training with law school pro bono work to address the gap between legal education and practical pro bono service demands.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Lawyers Usually Should Not Open Their Own Practices Right After Graduating From Law School - Above the Law

New law graduates should avoid opening their own practice immediately after law school and instead gain several years of practical experience in legal work first.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

How Young Lawyers Get Trial Experience (And Why It Still Matters) - Above the Law

Young lawyers must actively pursue trial experience because it uniquely builds judgment, decisiveness, accountability, and practical courtroom skills rarely gained otherwise.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Courtroom Competence Isn't Included With A Law Degree - This Program Pays Law Students To Get It Right - Above the Law

Lindsey Halligan, the former insurance attorney who spent some time "masquerading" - to use a federal judge's words - as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia attempted to ramrod criminal cases against Donald Trump's political enemies and failed spectacularly. Halligan botched the grand jury process, submitted an indictment that the full grand jury never saw, and got two cases dismissed simultaneously.
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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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Daily Practice: 100 Lessons For The Young Lawyer - Above the Law

Consistent effort, disciplined habits, ownership, preparation, and perseverance produce practical courtroom and professional success; actionable, experience-based lessons emphasize showing up, learning, and verifying details.
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
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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

On-Demand Webinar: What Winning Expert Testimony Looks Like - Above the Law

Effective expert testimony balances credibility with openness to opposing perspectives, clear translation of technical concepts for factfinders, and resilience under rigorous cross-examination.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Tomorrow: Tales From The Witness Stand - What 'Winning' Expert Testimony Looks Like - Above the Law

Effective expert testimony requires credibility, clear translation of jargon, strategic cross-examination, and preparation incorporating technology to persuade judges and juries.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Job Of The Month: Brand New, Ultra Rare Partnership Opportunity - Above the Law

A long-time client has asked Kinney to help identify a private equity/finance attorney to join as a partner in the firm's lucrative group. No book required. The client is a top Am Law firm.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

How You Show Up In The Room Matters More Than You Think - Above the Law

In problem-solving meetings, in-house lawyers should listen, let options surface, speak calmly and concisely, and weigh legal risk alongside operational, financial, reputational, and human factors.
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