Trump White House Lawyers: How Much Are They Worth? (Part 1)
Some of these lawyers are rich; others, not so much.
Trump Administration To American Bar Association: ‘You’re Fired’
The ABA will no longer get special early access to the identities of judicial nominees.
AI Is Killing Legal’s Billable Hour. It’s Also Repeating Its Worst Mistake
Law firms and legal departments are writing the future of the profession in separate rooms. What happens when they actually work together?
Kasowitz Benson Loses Name Partner, Lots Of Money
The Trump administration will now have at least one "superior legal mind."
GAO Will Investigate Potential Abuses With Orphan Drug Act
The investigation stems from a request from three influential U.S. senators.
10 Things To Know About Antitrust
There's a lot to like about antitrust practice, including the sheer diversity of this area.
Non-Sequiturs: 03.20.17
* "How to Con Black Law Students: A Case Study," by our very own Elie Mystal. [New York Times] * Professor Rick Hasen responds to Judge Alex Kozinski's colorful dissental in the travel-ban litigation. [Slate] * Speaking of the Ninth Circuit, should it be broken up? Prominent appellate lawyer Ben Feuer makes the case against. [Los Angeles Times] * Professor Ilya Somin hopes senators ask Judge Gorsuch these questions at tomorrow's hearing. [Volokh Conspiracy] * But his co-blogger, Professor Orin Kerr, isn't holding his breath for revealing answers. [Volokh Conspiracy] * Walt Pavlo wonders: are former prosecutors from the S.D.N.Y. padding their résumés? [Forbes] * Almost three years have passed since the death of Eric Garner -- and we still have many more questions than answers. [CityLand / New York Law School] * Jane Genova: What can legal media and marketers learn from Jimmy Breslin? [Law And More]
Filevine’s New Legal AI Platform LOIS Turns AI Into A True Legal Coworker
Legal work isn’t slowing down, and the firms that win won’t be the ones working harder — they’ll be the ones working smarter.
A Wachtell Lipton Partner Joining The Trump Administration
If confirmed to this post, he'll find himself involved in some major legal controversies.
Ousted Obama U.S. Attorneys Had To Go
Why the outrage surrounding this president doing what every recent president has done?
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara Fired After Refusing To Resign
The Trump Administration says "you're fired" to a prominent prosecutor.
A Peek Inside Sullivan & Cromwell Partner Pay
A financial disclosure form gives us hints about the wealth of S&C partners.
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
With the addition of Uncover’s technology, the litigation software is delivering rapid innovation.
More Sullivan & Cromwell Lawyers Joining The Trump Administration
After Jones Day, is S&C the biggest "feeder firm" to the Trump Administration?
And The Nominee For Solicitor General Is….
The long and winding road to a nominee for Solicitor General of the United States is about to come to an end.
Making The White House Counsel’s Office Great Again
The 26 lawyers working in the White House Counsel's office are an impressive group indeed.
Feds ‘Just Say No’ To Marijuana At High Times Cup On Tribal Lands
Is a jurisdictional showdown looming over tribal drug laws?
This Is Why We Have FISA
How bad did things have to get to inspire this law?