In recent legal news, a U.S. court has dismissed the notion that attacking a judge’s family member is protected under the First Amendment’s guarantee to free speech. This decision refutes an argument posited by former President Donald Trump’s legal team Abovethelaw reported.
For those of you pulling late nights in the office, you might be interested in the news that a Biglaw firm is supposedly offering their associates the “gift of sleep”. While the details of this unusual perk are yet to be confirmed, it seems that it may not be as restful as it initially sounds. You can read more about it here.
In other news, we’re seeing more Biglaw firms setting up camp in the Lone Star State. Texas continues to be a popular choice for legal giants looking to expand their outreach and capabilities. Details of the latest firm planting roots in Texas can be found in this report.
Lastly, the conversation around artificial intelligence in the legal sphere continues, with some questioning whether AI is becoming “too human”. Is this the case, or could it be that we’re just seeing an evolution of technology that we need to adapt to? More on this here.