Above the Law

Texas Flood Hits Home — See Also

Flash Flood Hits Camp Mystic: We send our condolences to the impacted families.

Meryl Governski Joins Boutique Firm: Who will be the next big name to leave Willkie?

Will The Next Best Supreme Court Advocate Be An AI Program?: Adam Unikowsky thinks that AI is a mean, oral argument making machine.

Are You Caught Up On Free Law Project’s Tools: Every federal court litigator should be!

It’s Like Walking On Eggshells: Clearing Biglaw pro bono work has its challenges under this administration.

3 Questions For Another Court Access Crusader (Part II)

There is no doubt in my mind that Free Law Project’s tools are a must-add to any aspiring federal court litigator’s toolbox.

Biglaw Pro Bono Work Once Reached A ‘Hair On Fire’ Level Of Stress Thanks To Trump

Pro bono work has become especially nerve-racking in the Trump II era.

Is Legal Ready For An AI Diagnostic Orchestrator?

Legal problems require experience and wisdom to be analyzed correctly, right? Maybe.

Twin Daughters Of Texas Biglaw Couple Among Victims Of Camp Mystic Flood

We extend our condolences to the entire family and their friends during this incredibly difficult time.

Let The Robots Do The Sh*t Work: How Legal AI Is Delivering Real Value

Legal professionals don’t need AI that promises magic. They need tools that make the sh*t work disappear and clear the path to creating more client value. This article explores how legal teams are rethinking AI - not as a disruption, but as a quiet force embedded in the everyday.

Another Great Zero-Trust Resource – NIST Provides Updated Guidance

Zero Trust architecture is quickly becoming a 'reasonable' solution to implement.

Debunked Episode 17: Is Big Pharma Prepared For Impact Of Trump Administration’s Health Policies?

Healthcare policy changes from the gutting of medical research grants to changes on the CDC vaccine board were the focus of the latest episode.

Morning Docket: 07.08.25

* Judge tells people to stop calling staff and "cracking open Moore's Federal Practice." Just like everyone keeps on their mantle. [ABA Journal]

* IRS decides churches can directly endorse political candidates without losing tax exempt status... but other non-profits can't. [NY Times]

* Meier Watkins getting the band back together, bringing in another winning member of the Dominion case. [Bloomberg Law News]

* Fifth Circuit decides that Apple -- a California company -- is not liable for suppressing a union in New York. [Law360]

* Reddit suit against Anthropic stayed over scraping without a license as the AI company tries to anchor the case in federal court. [The Recorder].

* Amazon facing suit claiming Alexa violates user privacy despite being unable to consistently perform other basic tasks. [Reuters]

Check The Funny Papers — See Also

Doonesbury Can’t Take Biglaw Serious: Wait until you hear their solution to the Pro Bono Payola problem!

About That Epstein List Disappearing Act: Pam Bondi and the DOJ just did one hell of an about face.

Is This An IP Lawsuit Or An Advertisement Campaign?: Lululemon drags Costco to court over their similar products.

Is More Money On The Way?: We’re talking salary and bonus prospects!

Appellate Litigator Leaves Latham For Jenner & Block: Leaving for a place that actually fights — go figure!

M&A Is Bouncing Back Big Time

The 2025 deal values are eye popping.

Pam Bondi And The Case Of The Missing Epstein Client List (That She Assured Us Was ‘On My Desk’)

It seems bad that the Department of Justice is lying about sex crimes.

Some Biglaw Lateral Hires Really Aren’t That Great

It's a cost of doing business, and sometimes the cost is too high for what firms are receiving.

Latham Loses Appellate Litigator To Biglaw Firm Actually Willing To Defend The Rule Of Law

Turns out, litigators actually want to fight in court.

Colin Levy Says Contracts Are Data — So Why Aren’t Legal Teams Listening?

Contract data isn’t limited to party names and payment dates.