Above the Law

Biglaw’s Cowards Play Dumb About Pro Bono Payola — See Also

Latham, Simpson, and Cadwalader Downplay Multimillion-Dollar Deals With The Trump Administration: They can say what they want, but the internet never forgets.

No One Wants To Work With Quitters: Capitulating firms are losing some big name clients!

The Money Is Trickling Down!: The Am Law 200 raked in big cash last year!

Law Schools Won’t Have To Worry About That Diversity Accreditation Requirement: It looks like the ABA will be extending its suspension.

Private Practice Lawyers: Rate Your Work With In-House Counsel

Please share your thoughts in this brief and anonymous survey.

Make It Count: Live Your Best Lawyer Life

What does happiness look like to you? What kind of legacy are you building?

Your Law Firm’s Website Is Failing You.

Here’s What The Best Ones Are Doing Differently.

Have Cyber Insurance? The Preferred Victims Of Ransomware Attackers

These are not your average dumb criminals -- they will continue to go where the money is.

The Policy Trends The Business Group On Health Is Watching

The Business Group on Health is paying attention to Medicaid cuts, tariffs, threats to ERISA, and more.

Morning Docket: 05.06.25

* We’ve finally reached the point where the shadow docket might be gumming up the actual docket. [Bloomberg Law News]

* David Boies characterizes Trump executive orders as “more primeval scream than they were a real threat.” Kinda makes you wonder what the surrendering firms were smoking. [Am Law Litigation Daily]

* California bar sues vendor that administered February exam debacle. This issue spotter should be on the next exam. [Reuters]

* Mark Zaid sues administration over retaliatory security clearance revocation. [Daily Journal]

* Immigration lawyers pushing back against “self-deportation” scare campaign. [Mother Jones]

* Lawyer accused of killing client to delay trial. [ABA Journal]

* Attempt to claim authorship of “Dazed and Confused” going over like a LEAD Zeppelin. [Law360]

Biglaw’s Existential Crisis Gets Primetime Treatment — See Also

60 Minutes Catches Up On The Attacks On Biglaw: It doesn’t look great for the firms that capitulated to Donald Trump.

Back To The Office! White & Case mandates 4 days in the office.

The California Bar Exam Was Already A Disaster: But somehow, it gets worse!

Good News! The Latest Law Firm Financial Index Reveals A Surge For Biglaw: Bad News! It’s not going to last.

NYU Law Plays Hard Ball With Student Protestors: It’s a marked change from how they’ve dealt with protests before.

Just How Big Is Biglaw?

Takes a lot of lawyers to make up the Am Law 100.

NYU Law Wants Students To Sign Away Their Right To Protest

NYU Law takes First Amendment issue spotter to a whole new level.

Conservatives Are Doing A Great Job When It Comes To Turning Young Lawyers Into Federal Judges

If you want to change legal history, you need younger judges. Conservatives know this and they're running with it.

Trade War Made Law Firms Rich… Likely Doomed Them Anyway

Thomson Reuters report sees clouds gathering.

California’s Bar Exam Fiasco Enters Next Stage Of Stupid

And... back to square one.

Cat Casey On AI, Dragons, And The Future Of Legal Technology

The AI revolution is here. While technology can be a lawyer’s greatest ally, it requires skill, strategy, and a touch of bravery to wield effectively.

What Would You Include In A Vindictive Project 2029?

Maybe getting even is the best revenge after all.