Fierce First Amendment Attorney Thinks It’s Time For The Media To Start Suing Donald Trump For Libel
Journalists may need to start using libel laws to their advantage under a Trump presidency.
Gawker Settles With Hulk Hogan, And The First Amendment Is Worse For It
What this means is that the freedom of the press means whatever Peter Thiel decides it means.
AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.
Explore the mindset, cultural shifts, and training strategies that define the AI‑savvy lawyer, revealing why human judgment, standardized competence, and integrated learning—not technology alone—will shape the future of the profession.
This Week In Legal Tech: Lawyers Learn To Love The Podcast
Tech columnist Bob Ambrogi discusses some of his favorite legal podcasts.
What To Do When You Are the Lead Story On Above The Law
If you’re in SmallLaw and are responsible for landing your own clients, negative publicity is a serious problem. What do you do?
New York Times ‘Absolutely Incorrect’ As To Why ABA Never Published Donald Trump ‘Libel Bully’ Article
The ABA has a bone to pick with the New York Times.
New York Times To Donald Trump: Come At Me, Bro
Truth, remember, is an absolute defense.
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.
Donald Trump’s Biglaw Firm Threatens To Sue New York Times Over Publication Of Sexual Assault Allegations
Trump may be opening up a bottomless can of legal worms.
Understanding Donald Trump’s Legal Options Against The New York Times
What are the Donald's options?
Gretchen Carlson Settles With Fox — And We Are All Denied The Discovery We So Richly Deserve
There's turmoil over there at Fox, and I want to her about it in court -- the real "no-spin zone."
Melania Trump Lawsuit Is Not The ‘Next Gawker,’ It’s The Open Beta Of A Trump Presidency
Donald Trump has been out front with his open hostility towards a free press, but I'm not entirely sure Hillary Clinton is significantly better in this regard.
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.
Above The Law Turns Ten Today — ATL Celebrities: Where Are They Now?
As Above the Law celebrates its tenth anniversary, let us know about your favorite figures from our pages.
How You Can Write For Above The Law
We welcome applications for columnists and interns here at Above the Law.
Would The English Rule Have Saved Gawker From Peter Thiel?
As Gawker enters the dustbin of history, people still don't seem to understand Peter Thiel's strategy.
Too Poor To Pay Million-Dollar Judgment, Former Gawker Editor Offers Up Rice Cooker, Dishes
Maybe Hulk Hogan wants this former Gawker editor's clothes or books instead?
Lawyer Who Brought Down Gawker Threatens Media Outlets With Defamation Suits On Melania Trump’s Behalf
What are Melania Trump's legal claims?