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Biglaw Is Still Trying To Figure Out How Weil Gotshal Fell So Fast — See Also
'We’re All In Shock' -- Biglaw Searches For The Thing Weil Did Wrong: But there isn't one and that's the problem. It’s Been A Weil. The Firm Is Closing, But Its Brand Is Still Working The Room: A su…
The First Biglaw Giant To Fall In The Great Recession
A rival poached 15 partners in one stroke, and a 118-year-old firm was finished within weeks. The post The First Biglaw Giant To Fall In The Great Recession appeared first on Above the Law.…
Associates, Help Us Take The Market’s Temperature On Bonuses And Raises
Make your predictions and share your thoughts in our annual bonus season survey. The post Associates, Help Us Take The Market’s Temperature On Bonuses And Raises appeared first on Above the Law.…
The 4 Scariest Words For Lawyers: The Finalists (2026)
Which four words do you think will scare a lawyer the most? The post The 4 Scariest Words For Lawyers: The Finalists (2026) appeared first on Above the Law.…
Seeking Submissions: ATL’s 17th Annual Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest
Have you got what it takes to top the winners of years past? The post Seeking Submissions: ATL’s 17th Annual Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest appeared first on Above the Law.…
Court Tosses Trump’s Clumsy Attempt To Scuttle Musk Memphis Data Center Pollution Lawsuit
From the we're-from-the-government-and-we're-here-to-help dept The post Court Tosses Trump’s Clumsy Attempt To Scuttle Musk Memphis Data Center Pollution Lawsuit appeared first on Above the Law.…
The November argument session begins on Monday
Plus, groups urge the court to keep border wall construction on hold…
Morning Docket: 10.30.26
* Weil Gotshal's collapse matters -- even to those outside of Biglaw. [Bloomberg] * Oopsie! Government cops to error in SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein's criminal appeal. [ABA Journal] * The t…
The White House Farm massacre phone calls: could a single disputed digit set Jeremy Bamber free?
He has been in prison for 41 years for killing five members of his family. But if a phone call was made to the police by Bamber’s father on the night of the murders – as his team believes – one of the…
Weil Gotshal Is Dying, But The Billable Hour Is Immortal — See Also
Weil Promises To Help Associates Find New Jobs… Right After They Finish Billing: Consider this your reminder that clients still expect “exceptional legal service.” The LSAT Won’t Get Harder In 2027,…
The 55-Year-Old Litigation Giant That Was Undone By Its Own Billing Bet
Wonder why failed Biglaw firms are on the brain... The post The 55-Year-Old Litigation Giant That Was Undone By Its Own Billing Bet appeared first on Above the Law.…
Passing The Torch
We dinosaurs may think that we are still in charge, but if we are, it’s not for much longer. The post Passing The Torch appeared first on Above the Law.…
Agents In Action
Dispatch 1 from ClioCon 2026. The post Agents In Action appeared first on Above the Law.…
ClioCon 2026: A Quick Wrap-Up Of Everything Clio Announced On Opening Day (And It’s A Lot)
Clio rolled out a ton of news, from major new products and features, to a new acquisition, and even new branding. The post ClioCon 2026: A Quick Wrap-Up Of Everything Clio Announced On Opening Day (An…
Content And Context Matter When Your Clients Use AI
Make that conversation part of your intake process. The post Content And Context Matter When Your Clients Use AI appeared first on Above the Law.…
When The Spark Is Gone: How To Reimagine Your Career And Rediscover Your Purpose
Ask yourself the question: is it the environment, or is it the work itself? The post When The Spark Is Gone: How To Reimagine Your Career And Rediscover Your Purpose appeared first on Above the Law.…
More prisoners recalled to jail than released in England and Wales
Ministry of Justice figures show recalls rose 27% in year to June despite emergency measures to ease overcrowdingMore people were recalled to jails in England and Wales in the first half of this year …
Trump’s Supreme Court Pitch For Ted Cruz: Everyone Wants Him Gone
The president joked that both parties would happily vote the Texas senator onto the Court... and out of the Senate. The post Trump’s Supreme Court Pitch For Ted Cruz: Everyone Wants Him Gone appeared …
The Guardian view on online harms: Ofcom is failing at its job | Editorial
Expressions of disappointment are not an adequate response to the concerning lack of safety improvements for children on social mediaOne thing is clear following last week’s report from the media regu…
Weil’s Wind-Down Message To Associates: Good Luck Out There, And Don’t Forget Your Timesheets
Ninety days of pay, a bonus if you stick around, and a reminder that clients still expect “exceptional legal service.” The post Weil’s Wind-Down Message To Associates: Good Luck Out There, And Don’t F…
Caption Contest: Weil Still Has A Ghost Of A Chance With A ‘Merger’ Partner Like This
From white shoe to boo... The post Caption Contest: Weil Still Has A Ghost Of A Chance With A ‘Merger’ Partner Like This appeared first on Above the Law.…
The LSAT Shakes Up Its Format (Again)
The questions aren’t changing, the experience very much is. The post The LSAT Shakes Up Its Format (Again) appeared first on Above the Law.…
Bill Essayli Got A New Job Description, But A Judge Says It’s Still The Same Fake Job
The Justice Department’s big fix was the same delegation, ‘just with more words.’ The post Bill Essayli Got A New Job Description, But A Judge Says It’s Still The Same Fake Job appeared first on Above…
50 Ways Lawyers Can Improve Their Writing
These 50 suggestions give you places to start. Pick a few, use them, and keep going. The post 50 Ways Lawyers Can Improve Their Writing appeared first on Above the Law.…
Senators Investigate Insurers’ Role In Removing Thousands From ACA Coverage
Democratic senators are investigating 10 insurers’ role in the Trump administration’s termination of 760,000 ACA enrollees’ coverage over suspected fraud. The post Senators Investigate Insurers’ Role …
