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Biglaw Flirts With Private Equity, Because Ruining Everything Else Wasn’t Enough — See Also
Biglaw Wants Private Equity's Money -- Ask Your Vet How That Turned Out: The same 'management services' trick that swallowed your dog's clinic is now knocking on Paul Weiss's door. That's Some Catch…
Nine Was Never Sacred
Congress just stopped changing it. The post Nine Was Never Sacred appeared first on Above the Law.…
How Lawyers Can Start A Podcast That Actually Builds Business And Brand
A podcast can be one of the smartest branding and relationship tools a lawyer will ever use, but only if it has a clear purpose, a strong format, and a real plan behind it. The post How Lawyers Can St…
The Richest Law Firms Are Looking At Private Equity Cash Because I Guess They Don’t Have Enough Money
Biglaw is looking at the playbook that killed endless shrimp. The post The Richest Law Firms Are Looking At Private Equity Cash Because I Guess They Don’t Have Enough Money appeared first on Above the…
Thinking About Trump’s ‘Brain Trust’
Trump likes credentials; he just doesn't have 'em. The post Thinking About Trump’s ‘Brain Trust’ appeared first on Above the Law.…
Amnesty International says Farage putting ‘hate and inhumanity’ over leadership with El Salvador prison plan – as it happened
A spokesperson for the human rights group likened the proposal to ‘financial brutality with British taxpayers’ money’Farage and Yusuf are now taking questions.Q: [From Jack Fenwick from the BBC] Are t…
Cherryn-Paige Bissett Says AI Didn’t Replace Lawyers. It Repriced Judgment.
The future isn't about redlining faster. The post Cherryn-Paige Bissett Says AI Didn’t Replace Lawyers. It Repriced Judgment. appeared first on Above the Law.…
Bunker Ballroom Blocked
BOOM The post Bunker Ballroom Blocked appeared first on Above the Law.…
Moderna Gets FDA Approval For mRNA Flu Vaccine, But CDC Input Still Uncertain
A recommendation from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee is key for payer coverage, and that committee has not met all year due to ongoing litigation. The post Moderna Get…
PM urged not to change scheme to stop PC Andrew Harper killers’ early release
Manslaughter exemption would mean more releases would be needed within 18 months, Prison Service officials sayWhat could Andy Burnham do to block early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers?Andy Burnh…
Morning Docket: 08.10.26
* Todd Blanche confirmed as Attorney General in the middle of the night. [NPR] * President's son-in-law intended to destroy villages to build luxury property on stolen Albanian land he bought from s…
Justice Alito isn’t going anywhere
Plus, the battle over the White House ballroom is likely headed to the Supreme Court.…
Prison without hope or end is psychological torture. Burnham doesn’t need another review to tell him that | Simon Hattenstone
Political leaders have kicked the can of public protection tariff reform down the road for years – causing hopeless inmates to take their own livesIn January 2015, Tommy Nicol told his family that he …
‘Shoved the tube so hard it tore my nose’: Kurdish film-maker recounts ‘inhumane’ ICE force-feeding
Gabar Choli tells of how, for months, he was shackled, pinned and forcibly fed – and the physical and emotional scars the ordeal has leftIn June 2025, a sluggish and thin Gabar Choli, with sunken temp…
Trump Rewrites Supreme Court Loss As A Win — See Generally
Just When You Thought The Paul Weiss Surrender Couldn't Get Worse: The New York Times dug into the first Biglaw capitulation and it's even more cowardly than we thought. Dropping a client to keep the …
Losing Supreme Court Argument? No Problem! — See Also
When You're A Star: Donald Trump bitterly complained about losing the birthright citizenship cases. Yesterday, he issued executive orders asserting that he won. Collins No. Murkowski No. McConnell A…
The Trial That Made The Supreme Court Untouchable
One impeachment, one acquittal, and a firewall that's held ever since. The post The Trial That Made The Supreme Court Untouchable appeared first on Above the Law.…
The Three Pillars Of Business Development For Lawyers
How to go from random acts of marketing to a real strategy, in this episode of the 'Be That Lawyer' podcast. The post The Three Pillars Of Business Development For Lawyers appeared first on Above th…
Judges Should Not Make Lawyers Handwrite Orders After Oral Argument
Lawyers may disagree about what the judge actually decided. The post Judges Should Not Make Lawyers Handwrite Orders After Oral Argument appeared first on Above the Law.…
The Viral Wachtell Kiss That Exposed A Bigger Biglaw Problem
Office romances can get especially complicated when powerful partners are involved. The post The Viral Wachtell Kiss That Exposed A Bigger Biglaw Problem appeared first on Above the Law.…
FedSoc Co-Founder Does Not Understand How Bananas Work
David McIntosh genuinely shocked by the prospect of a green banana. The post FedSoc Co-Founder Does Not Understand How Bananas Work appeared first on Above the Law.…
Todd Blanche Threading The Narrowest Of Needles For Confirmation
Bill Cassidy has seen this movie before -- he's still voting for the sequel. The post Todd Blanche Threading The Narrowest Of Needles For Confirmation appeared first on Above the Law.…
Washington Does (Mostly) Right By Students Screwed Over By Bar Exam
There is a catch, of course. The post Washington Does (Mostly) Right By Students Screwed Over By Bar Exam appeared first on Above the Law.…
Trump Issues New Birthright Citizenship Orders In Direct Defiance Of Supreme Court
Two new executive orders cite Trump v. Barbara for exactly the proposition the Court spent several pages rejecting. The post Trump Issues New Birthright Citizenship Orders In Direct Defiance Of Suprem…
Biglaw Is Officially Running Out Of Summer To Announce Associate Raises
Milbank made its move more than two months ago. Please don’t tell us Biglaw is actually going to wait until after Labor Day to match. The post Biglaw Is Officially Running Out Of Summer To Announce As…
Law Firm Website Conversions In The Age Of AI Chatbots
When deployed effectively, AI chatbots can reduce bounce rate, increase law firm website conversion, and enhance your reputation with prospective clients. The post Law Firm Website Conversions In The …