Above the Law

How The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Could Reshape Law Firms

The new 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' is forcing law firms to rethink taxes, staffing, and client strategy—but firms that move fast may find opportunities to grow and lead.

How Artificial Intelligence Is Quickly Changing Case Strategy Development

Findings from a new study by Ari Kaplan Advisors and Opus 2.

‘What Else Is Going To Change?’: What ACIP’s Hep B Guidance Means For The Future Of Vaccines

Recent changes to ACIP leadership and vaccine guidance have raised concerns that longstanding immunization protections are being weakened.

Morning Docket: 12.17.25

* Minority law school enrollment declines at most schools. [NY Times]

* Harvard morgue manager sentenced to 8 years. This case has gone on forever… the legal fees must have cost him an arm and a leg. [WCVB]

* Lawmakers noticing that Brad Bondi’s clients keep getting good deals from the DOJ. [Punchbowl News]

* Lawyers fined for hallucinations in OnlyFans case in quintessential 2025 story. [ABA Journal]

* The cure for AI hallucinations may be dusting off your cross-examination skills. [JD Supra]

* DOJ trying to push Maurene Comey case to Merit Board. [New York Law Journal]

* Company publicly trying to abandon its former name files trademark suit against new company trying to use the name. [Law360]

* Supreme Court Shameless Audition Update: Judge Thapar pens gratuitous separate opinion in gun case arguing that the Constitution doesn’t apply to immigrants. [Reuters]

Bonuses For The Holidays! — See Also

Susman Godfrey’s Bonuses Punch Above The Market!: They’re doing good work and the money shows!

But Wait, There’s More!: Check out Goodwin and Massumi + Consoli LLP!

‘Tis The Season For Promotions!: Cadwalader promotes a big partner class.

Catch Up On This Partners To Enemies Arc: Marc Kasowitz and Eric Herschmann take their fight to the courtroom.

Bring Out Ye Nominations!: Who will be crowned 2025’s Lawyer Of The Year?

Law Schools Are Increasingly Popular

Seems like everyone wants to be a lawyer these days.

Why Lawyers Keep Casting Blind And How A Lawyer Coach Can Help You Hit The Right Water

A guide makes all the difference on the water. The right coach makes the same difference in your career.

AI Summit 2025: 10 Takeaways And Some Unanswered Questions

Right now, our relationship with AI is like one where hard issues are always put off. That never ends well.

Cadwalader Promotes Big Partner Class Amid Merger Talks

Congratulations to the firm’s new partners.

Trump Lawyer Fight Club: Marc Kasowitz Sued By Former Partner Eric Herschmann

Filing alleges big promises and bad financial management, not unlike the parties' most famous client.

Biglaw Firm Rewards Their Whole Team With Huge Bonuses

That's how you spread the wealth!

Holidays Come Early For Top 20 Biglaw Firm

Congratulations.

The 2025 Outside Counsel Rankings: Top Law Firms By Industry

A look at the go-to firms for clients in different markets.

Anatomy Of A Modern Merger: Finding Long-Term Success

Part 3 of our road map for GCs, which takes you from due diligence to integration. 

Boutique Law Firm With Biglaw Cash

The size of firm has little to do with the size of the bonuses.