Mexican Supreme Court Justice Arturo Zaldivar seemed to be having the time of his life at the Mexico City leg of the Taylor Swift’s Eras tour. The justice suited up in a custom-fit green jacket complete with his name and the number 13, paying homage to Taylor Swift’s birth date which holds special significance to…
Above the Law annually publishes a comprehensive report about in-house lawyers’ compensation. As a part of this annual custom, it is once again time to collect data for this year’s report. If you are an in-house attorney interested in participating, you are kindly requested to contribute by completing a brief, completely anonymous survey. Central to…
In a compelling intersection of law, crime, and politics, the defence attorneys that Donald Trump recently employed to represent him in his ongoing Georgia RICO prosecution, Steve Sadow and Drew Findling, have a previous notable client – a man that managed to pilfer millions from billionaires from within a maximum security prison. Subsequently caught, this…
The rail transport sector has seen a constant influx of innovative solutions aimed at reinforcing safety, punctuality, and overall service quality. One such innovation was developed by a principal at railway management firm Railware, which led to the issuance of several patents. Two of these patents were asserted in a legal case filed by Railware…
Retired California Judge — and Jabot podcast guest — LaDoris Hazzard Cordell, recently appeared on CNN speaking about former President Donald Trump’s legal entanglements. The focus of the discussion was the Federal election interference/January 6th case in Washington D.C. On a significant note, Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled the case to begin on March 4th, a…
In a recent merger and acquisitions scenario, it has been announced that Danaher, a multinational conglomerate with a diverse portfolio in life sciences, is moving ahead with the acquisition of Abcam at a price of $5.7 billion. UK-based Abcam provides scientific research universities, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries with reagents and research tools, contributing to drug…
Elon Musk is known for his controversial statements, and his recent argument with Latham & Watkins, a global law firm providing legal aid to a San Francisco based non-profit ‘Coalition on Homelessness’, is no exception. Reportedly via a San Francisco Standard article, Musk called for a boycott of the firm, as the non-profit is accusing…
In a recent move showing the intersection of corporate and humanitarian realm, Elon Musk, the tech mogul, called for a global boycott against the law firm Latham & Watkins. The cause of his outrage stems from the firm’s involvement in legal matters pertaining to homelessness. His call to arms came from a statement made in…
In recent legal news, an intriguing incident surfaced where a partner seemed to be in a hot spot for simply encouraging some time off. The partner came under fire for what some insist was a harmless suggestion, pointing towards taking a vacation. This raises the question, was the statement really that atrocious? Simultaneously, a disturbing…
Enthusiasm resounds from midlevel associates based in the Los Angeles offices of a particular Biglaw firm. According to the American Lawyer’s recent Midlevel Associates Survey, one notable firm, which has asked to remain anonymous, outshone its competitors by earning an unprecedented score of 5 out of 5. The distinct honor of this ranking underscores the…
Bon Secours Mercy Health Virginia (BSMH Virginia), a health system conducting operations across 10 hospitals, has launched a lawsuit against health insurer Anthem Health Plans of Virginia (Anthem), a subsidiary of Elevance Health. The lawsuit references unpaid and underpaid health claims assertedly owed by the insurer, amounting to a reported $93 million. The complaint was…
The perception that legal education halts upon completion of a Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a misguided assumption among nascent legal professionals. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) is a mandate, with adherence to this requirement being an individual responsibility; delegating it to representatives is unacceptable. A recent incident involving a Maine lawyer, who tried to delegate…
Surveys of corporate legal departments across the globe describe an environment of increasingly tight budgets. Corporate legal teams face undue pressure from Biglaw firms, who insist on higher fees despite budgetary constriction. The increasing pressure on budgets, however, hasn’t affected the bottom line of many chief legal officers. On the contrary, they continue to enjoy…
We live in a world that is increasingly dominated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the technology expected to revolutionize almost every field, including the corporate legal sector. AI’s powerful predictive abilities have the potential to be a great boon, but ambiguity about how these algorithms operate (often referred to as the ‘black box’ conundrum) has stirred…
During the recent court hearing, Judge Tanya Chutkan set a trial date of March 4, 2024, for Donald Trump’s federal charges of meddling with the 2020 presidential election. The date, while eight weeks later than the proposed date given by the government, is significantly earlier than Trump’s preferred date, which he initially suggested might be…
The confines of geography no longer pose a challenge for law firms, thanks in no small part to today’s technology. The story of John Joy, managing attorney at New York City-based boutique whistleblower firm FTI Law, serves as an excellent example of this. FTI law has clients from all over the globe; the majority hail…
If you’re a seasoned attorney or a newly minted lawyer, you’re well aware that successful negotiation is more than just understanding the basic principles. The legal industry is a veritable chess game of strategic moves, and there’s always an opportunity to fine-tune your skills. On this note, Above the Law has prepared a CLE-eligible webinar…
The expectations of midlevel associates in big law firms circle around the demanding desire to be paid more while working less. These expectations were revealed by an anonymous Am Law 100 associate in response to a question in the American Lawyer Midlevel Associates Survey. Despite the fact that there were a series of salary raises…
Many experienced professionals have found themselves in a situation where an attempted joke has fallen flat. This awkward scenario recently took a serious turn when a judge in New York took action against an attorney for his inappropriate humor. [1] New York is known for being a city with a fast pace and a certain…
As we approach the end of summer, Crowell & Moring’s chair, Philip Inglima, recently initiated a thoughtful dialogue within his firm, as well as in the larger realm of BigLaw, with a seemingly straightforward action: he went on vacation. His deliberate move, in a field where relaxation and time off have become novelties rather than…
Ty Cobb, a former partner at Hogan Lovells, known for his stint in the Trump administration, is now voicing his perspectives on the legal troubles facing the 45th president. Sharing his views on the cable news circuit, Cobb has highlighted various aspects surrounding the recent indictment in Georgia known for its array of co-defendants and…
It’s seldom that we get to watch a corporate disaster in real-time, but Better.com certainly had us on the edge of our seats recently with what can only be described as one of the most dismal Nasdaq debuts ever seen. For those unfamiliar with Better.com’s recent plight, let me provide a brief snapshot. The mortgage…
Legal scholars Baude and Paulsen have stirred quite a debate with their argument that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to hold the presidency again according to Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment. This incisive interpretation of constitutional law, seen through an originalist lens, has struck a chord with thinkers from both ends of the…
Last week, renowned lawyer Alan Dershowitz proposed a controversial viewpoint suggesting Donald Trump’s request to Georgia’s election officials to find additional votes actually served as an exoneration. Dershowitz argued that it was because Trump did not explicitly ask to fabricate or concoct votes. Contrarily, law professor Jonathan Turley offered a converse stand, interpreting the call…
The annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association, ILTACON 2023, which lasted five days and provided around 350 distinct educational opportunities, was widely considered successful by attendees. Despite its expansive nature – events spanned some 431,000 square feet of activity space – participants were generally satisfied with the experience gained. With an estimated 3,400…