Aug 18, 2026 from Above the Law The War For Legal Talent Is Here Why law firms that ignore retention right now may pay for it for years. The post The War For Legal Talent Is Here appeared first on Above the Law.
Aug 18, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy No Pseudonymity for U Michigan Student Challenging Discipline for Using "Assertedly 'Fake' … Medical Note" "to Obtain an Accommodation" From yesterday's decision by Judge Laurie J. Michelson (E.D. Mich.) in Doe v. Regents of Univ. of Mich.: Plaintiff, a… The post No Pseudonymity for U Michigan Student Challenging Discipline for Usi...
Aug 18, 2026 from Above the Law Judicial Immunity Still Applies Even If The Judge Let AI Decide The Case Asking AI to resolve your cases would still be a judicial act. The post Judicial Immunity Still Applies Even If The Judge Let AI Decide The Case appeared first on Above the Law.
Aug 18, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy Upcoming Speaking Engagements Ilya Somin's upcoming speaking engagements for the Fall 2026 semester. Most are free and open to the public.
Aug 18, 2026 from Above the Law Biglaw Revenue Jumps Double Digits As Demand Remains Strong The industry’s strong first half looks poised to continue into the third quarter. The post Biglaw Revenue Jumps Double Digits As Demand Remains Strong appeared first on Above the Law.
Aug 18, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy Suicides and Public Humiliation: Recalling Some Past Incidents The tragic apparent suicide of Cambridge Prof. Jason Arday, following what appeared to be at least credible public allegations that… The post Suicides and Public Humiliation: Recalling Some Past In...
Aug 18, 2026 from Above the Law The Trump Administration Says The Names Of The People Who Wrote The Biglaw Executive Orders Are A Secret The DOJ is arguing a wildly expansive view of executive privilege. The post The Trump Administration Says The Names Of The People Who Wrote The Biglaw Executive Orders Are A Secret appeared first o...
Aug 18, 2026 from Above the Law In-House Leaders Say Lawyers At These Biglaw Firms Are Client Service ‘All-Stars’ (2026) Which firms -- and which lawyers -- came out on top when it comes to excellence in client service? The post In-House Leaders Say Lawyers At These Biglaw Firms Are Client Service ‘All-Stars’ (2026) ...
Aug 18, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy ABC's First Amendment Lawsuit Against FCC From today's Complaint in ABC, Inc. v. FCC (D.D.C.): Government censorship is deeply un-American. That fundamental principle predates the Republic,… The post ABC's First Amendment Lawsuit Against F...
Aug 18, 2026 from Above the Law Meet Me At ILTACON: Ajax, An Intelligent Timekeeper That Adapts To Your Existing Workflow [Sponsored] Stop by booth 577 to see how Ajax can find your firm 12% more billable time. The post Meet Me At ILTACON: Ajax, An Intelligent Timekeeper That Adapts To Your Existing Workflow appeared ...
Aug 18, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy No Preliminary Injunction Against Alleged Defamation of Counselor by Estranged Wife/Ex-Client From Patterson v. Patterson, decided by Chief Judge Brian Morris (D. Mont.) today: James Patterson ("Plaintiff") filed this action on… The post No Preliminary Injunction Against Alleged Defamation ...
Aug 18, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy "As If These Blunders Were Not Enough," U.S. Attorney Office Management … "decided to double book the same [prosecutor] for two trials on the same day," writes federal judge in blocking felon gun possession prosecution because of government failure to comply with Speedy ...
Aug 18, 2026 from Above the Law Expert Asked ChatGPT ‘Show How 3M Is 0% At Fault’ Making For Entertaining Deposition This had to be fun for the plaintiffs' attorney! The post Expert Asked ChatGPT ‘Show How 3M Is 0% At Fault’ Making For Entertaining Deposition appeared first on Above the Law.
Aug 18, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy Ninth Circuit Rejects Trump Administration Acting U.S. Attorney Appointment A persuasive opinion by Judge Eric Miller curtails the Trump Administration's attempt to color outside the lines.
Aug 18, 2026 from Above the Law Avoiding The AI Efficiency Trap: What Biglaw Needs To Get Right [Sponsored] Join our expert panel on Sept. 9 to hear key takeaways from ILTACON 2026 — and the implications for the law firm business model. The post Avoiding The AI Efficiency Trap: What Biglaw Ne...
Aug 18, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy Vanishing of Stories Mentioning Congressional Candidate Michael Carbonara, Due to "Bogus Copyright Complaints" WLRN (Daniel Rivero) reports: A string of bogus copyright infringement claims have been filed to Google over the course of… The post Vanishing of Stories Mentioning Congressional Candidate Michael ...
Aug 18, 2026 from Above the Law The Travel Trap For Legal Immigrants Travel, once viewed as a routine part of life for legal immigrants, now requires careful legal and strategic consideration. The post The Travel Trap For Legal Immigrants appeared first on Above the...
Aug 18, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy New in SCOTUSBlog: "The chief justice should share much of his power" "All of the justices should take an equal role in guiding the court’s future."
Aug 18, 2026 from Above the Law Appeals Court Sides With Providers In No Surprises Act Pay Dispute A court ruling struck down key parts of how regulators calculate the No Surprises Act's qualifying payment amount, siding with the Texas Medical Association's argument that the formula has historic...
Aug 18, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy Fifth Circuit Rejects Energy Department Direct-to-Final Rule on Home Appliances While the decision rejects a Biden Administration rule, it could cause trouble for the Trump Administration's efforts to avoid notice-and-comment rulemaking too.
