Above the Law

FinTech 2022: Banking, Securities, And Related Legal Issues

The financial services industry continues to evolve. Stay current with this program from PLI.

3 Questions For A Delaware Litigator And Court Commentator (Part I)

Andrew Russell's coverage of the fast-changing developments in a popular patent jurisdiction have been both enlightening and indispensable.

Arizona’s Republican AG Is JUST ASKING QUESTIONS About Voting In Maricopa County

Because when Democrats win, it's suspicious!

Here’s A Fun New Addition To The Fraud Lexicon

Who doesn’t like a good abattoir metaphor? (Possibly the enslaved people doing the fraud, in fairness.)

Morning Docket: 11.22.22

* Comedy clearly isn’t alive on Twitter. But is it alive with the glory of Trademarking? [SCOTUSblog]

* Memento Mori US News Law School Rankings? [NYT]

* Could getting rid of standardized tests get rid of diversity? Quick, let’s figure it out before the Court overturns affirmative action! [Bloomberg Law]

* Whodathunk the quick succession of middle fingers toward US News could carry Antitrust implications? [The Reg Review]

Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord™ in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s.  He endured Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. He is a former boatbuilder who cannot swim, a published author on critical race theory, philosophy, and humor, and has a love for cycling that occasionally annoys his peers. You can reach him by email at [email protected] and by tweet at @WritesForRent.

‘Tis The Season To Get Bonuses — See Also

Bonuses Rule Everything Around Me: Baker McKenzie kicks off bonus season.

Sometimes It’s The Ones You Most Suspect: Oh? Someone reports that Sam Alito has a history of leaking Supreme Court opinions? Well, Alito denies it and his accuser is from that notoriously dishonest occupation of *checks notes* a REVEREND. Do with all that what you will.

Not To Bragg, But…: Alvin Bragg looking at Trump again.

Chief Twit, Indeed: Elon Musk can’t go a day without placing himself in even more legal jeopardy.

180 to 0 In 60 Seconds: ABA takes first step (again) to eliminate admissions testing requirements.

What Your Salary Will Really Be Like In-House…

Digging into in-house salary numbers.

The Bumpy (But Rewarding) Road To Restarting Your Legal Career

Some challenges come with making the transition back into law.

Celebrating 20 Years Of LawSites Blog

For encouraging and enabling and supporting me in having that ringside seat, I am forever grateful to so many.

Non-Profit Sues FDA, Requesting The Agency Withdraw Approval For Abortion Drugs

The group complains that the FDA never studied the safety of the drugs under the labeled conditions of use.

Meet Your Deciders Where They Are

What matters is not what you consider is important and relevant; what matters is what your deciders -- the jury, the judge, the arbitrator -- think is important and relevant.

This Isn’t The Road To Victory The Eagles Were Singing About

There are more legal ways for attorneys to get salary bonuses.

Are Layoffs On The Horizon For New York’s Biglaw Firms?

Trouble may be brewing in Manhattan.

ABA Votes To End Admissions Testing Requirement… Everyone Panic Accordingly!

It seems like there's only upside here.

This Time DA Alvin Bragg Is REALLY Going To Charge Donald Trump With Crimes. Or At Least He’s Going To Think Hard About It. You Bet!

Sure he is. Okay.