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Introducing Free Sign Up for the Above the Law Research Corner
Did you know that Above the Law has introduced a Research Corner to the site? In the Research Corner, readers will be able to sign up and obtain access to white papers, reports, and analysis from leading legal technology companies. From resolving in-house e-discovery matters, to comprehensive document review solutions, the Research Corner has something for everyone.... -
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Moonlighting: Welcome to the In-House Wonderland
Welcome to the inaugural installment of Moonlighting, a column for in-house lawyers by our newest writer, Susan Moon. Susan's column will appear on Fridays. Come one, come all, to this paradise we call The In-house Wonderland.... - Sponsored
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
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Small Firms, Big Lawyers: A Civil Practice
In his final Small Firms, Big Lawyers post, columnist Jay Shepherd reminders readers that clients don't like to see their lawyers palling around with the other side's lawyers. They hate the other side; they want you to hate the other side's lawyers. Here are a couple of reasons why you should be civil with opposing counsel....
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Greetings from the Legal Technology Leadership Summit
Greetings from the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida. It’s lovely here (despite the presence of a few love bugs). We can see the ocean, hear the tides, and smell the salt air from our oceanfront balconies. Three members of the Above the Law team — David Lat, Elie Mystal, and Chris Danzig — are down […] -
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Morning Docket: 09.05.11
Ed. note: Due to the Labor Day holiday, we’ll be on a reduced publication schedule today. We’ll be back to normal tomorrow. A restful and happy Labor Day to all! * More about the Delaware benchslap that we covered last week (including the news that Judge Peggy Ableman’s pajama party did not go forward as […]
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Help Elie Sue
After being out sick for a week, we now know that ATL's editor, Elie Mystal, is alive. And, more importantly for our readers, he can see. Which means he can resume some of his writing duties. But before we get back to our regular reindeer games, he needs to ask our readers for some help.... -
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Legal Technology Leadership Summit: Accepting Nominations for the Corporate Legal Technology Leadership Award
Get excited, because the Legal Technology Leadership Summit is less than one week away. It is set to take place from September 6 – 8, on Amelia Island, Florida. You can access the full agenda here if you’d like to see the interesting programs that are in store for all Summit attendees. It is only […] -
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A Happy Fifth Birthday to Above the Law -- and Our Thanks
Above the Law launched five years ago today, on August 30, 2006. If you like, you can take a trip down memory lane and read my letter from the editor, introducing ATL to the world. Reaching this milestone is no small feat. If you think of Above the Law as a blog, this is a […] - Sponsored
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so… -
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Where in the World Is Elie Mystal?
Some of you have been wondering about the whereabouts of our colleague, Elie Mystal. As several of you have noticed, he hasn’t written for these pages since last Tuesday. No, Elie’s not still on vacation. Unfortunately, he’s on sick leave: he has been bedridden since Tuesday with tonsillitis and an acute sinus infection. Either he’ll […] -
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Legal Technology Leadership Summit: Accepting Nominations for the Corporate Legal Technology Leadership Award
Get excited, because the Legal Technology Leadership Summit is less than two weeks away. It is set to take place from September 6 – 8, on Amelia Island, Florida. You can access the full agenda here if you’d like to see the interesting programs that are in store for all Summit attendees. It is only […] -
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Legal Technology Leadership Summit: Get a Ritzy Room Discount
The Legal Technology Leadership Summit will be taking place in three weeks, from September 6 – 8, on Amelia Island, Florida. Rooms are still available at the Ritz-Carlton, and conference attendees will be able to take advantage of our special rate at the hotel for just $199 a night. This extended offer EXPIRES TOMORROW, so […] -
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Legal Technology Leadership Summit: An Update
Our Legal Technology Leadership Summit is around the corner. It’s taking place from September 6 – 8 on Amelia Island, Florida. Check out the full agenda here, or take a look at the latest headlines, which identify some of the conference highlights: Spoliation Hearing on Deliberate Tape Destruction Slated for Amelia Island Legal Technology Leadership […] -
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Legal Technology Leadership Summit: Last Day to Cash In Your Deal at The Ritz
We are less than a month away from our Legal Technology Leadership Summit. It’s taking place from September 6 – 8 on Amelia Island, Florida. You can check out the full agenda here. It should be an interesting couple of days. You know what else will be fun? Staying at the Ritz off the East […]
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
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Elie's Vacation Memo: On Marriage
Our editor, Elie Mystal, is on vacation this week to celebrate his wedding anniversary. Could he have been a better husband if he stuck it out in Biglaw for however long it took until he and his wife were debt-free? Read on for Elie's thoughts on the matter.... -
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Legal Technology Leadership Summit: Fun in the Sun (and Some CLE Credits, Too)
If you’re a golf fan, then you should seriously consider attending the 2011 Legal Technology Leadership Summit from September 6 – 8, at Amelia Island, Florida. Attendees will have the chance to go golfing with their legal colleagues shortly after noon on Tuesday, September 6. Regardless of skill level, foursomes (comprised of 3 golfers and […] -
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Legal Technology Leadership Summit: Getting Feedback from the Judges
It has been almost six years since the ESI parts of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure became effective on December 1, 2006. In this new age of technology, judges have a lot to say about the level of technical competence of the lawyers appearing before them. The Legal Technology Leadership Summit at Amelia Island, […] -
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Legal Technology Leadership Summit: Surviving E-Discovery Nightmares
If you think lawyers can only risk sanctions for legal or ethical mistakes, think again. Judges can impose sanctions on clients and their lawyers simply for e-discovery breakdowns, even when the cause is not (yet) known. Just ask the former lawyers for Qualcomm. The Legal Technology Leadership Summit at Amelia Island, Florida, from September 6 […] -
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Legal Technology Leadership Summit: We'll Bring The Heat, You Make The Rain
So we’ve put together quite a group of people for the Legal Technology Leadership Summit. These speakers have already said they’ll be coming to Amelia Island, Florida, from September 6 – 8 — and more are on the way. With all of these interesting people gathered together, we’re hoping that practicing attorneys will come join […] -
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Legal Technology Leadership Summit: In-House Counsel, Tell Us What You Really Think
A couple of days ago, we invited in-house counsel to join this group of interesting speakers at the Legal Technology Leadership Summit, taking place on September 6 -8 in Amelia Island, Florida. We received a bunch of responses from people who work with in-house counsel, which is nice. But that still leaves us looking for […] -
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The Legal Technology Summit: Seeking Corporate Legal, Records Management and IT Experts
Are you looking for an opportunity to present information about legal technology to your colleagues? Would like to join this illustrious group of speakers? Then look no further, because a handful of speaking opportunities are still available at the 2011 Legal Technology Leadership Summit. If you would like to submit a speaker proposal, please email […]