Above the Law

FDA Authorizes Machine Learning Software To Help Diagnose Autism

The system, developed by digital health startup Cognoa, uses information from questionnaires and videos to help pediatricians diagnose autism.

Intapp, Tech Provider to Legal and Financial Firms, Files Papers for IPO

Intapp files paperwork.

University Of Miami Not Content Until EVERYONE At The Law School Hates Them

What in the world is going on in Miami?

Biglaw Firm’s Reopening Focuses On Flexibility, With No Minimum Number Of In-Office Work Days

The rest of 2021 is looking pretty great at this firm.

On Trump’s Indictment: An Open Letter To The FBI

Prosecutors, the courts, and all things remotely related to the judicial system are about to come under siege.

AMC’s Hertz Sequel Far More Successful Than The Original, Spawns Sequel Of Its Own

Dilute existing shareholders, have huge block of shares sold, get called overvalued, see stock double, repeat.

Morning Docket: 06.07.21

* A Republican Congressman was finally served with papers related to a lawsuit over the January 6th Capitol riot after prior attempts failed. Seth Rogen may have served the papers right the first time… [Hill]

* A California lawyer, who allegedly used a cafe to embezzle money, has been sentenced to prison. [San Francisco Chronicle]

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WARNING: Filing Crazy Election Lawsuits Bad For Your Career — See Also

That Was Fast: Barnes & Thornburg cut ties with a partner less than a day after he dragged them into ranting election lie lawsuit.

Speaking Of That Lawsuit: It’s a doozy.

The Jerk Store Called: It’s looking for this lawyer who ranted at a law student clerk and only managed to make himself look worse in the process.

The Bird Is The Word: (Allegedly) Flipping off the court is an expensive mistake.

Everyone’s A… Reasonably Compensated Attorney: At Nixon Peabody!

Firms That Fell Out Of The Biglaw Ranking in 2020

Bye-bye, Biglaw.

The In-House Take On Billable Hours

Notes to my (legal) self.

Coverage Parity For Mental Health, Substance Abuse, A Key Focus For Insurance Regulators

Health insurers are prohibited from placing unfavorable limits on mental health and substance abuse benefits, and yet, many do. Federal and state regulators are taking aim at these practices and making the enforcement of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 a key focus.

Man Sues After Field Drug Test Says His Daughter’s Ashes Are Meth And Ecstasy

Perhaps these aren't as accurate as the police suggest.

Stat Of The Week: Biglaw Stints Pay Off For GCs

It may have all been worth it for some. 

MyPillow Guy Sues Dominion For … Defamatory RICO???

How very dare they call him crazy!

The Great Law Firm Reopening Tracker: Flexibility Is The Way Of The Future

The latest updates on how law firms are adjusting to the new normal.