Above the Law

The University of Cincinnati College Of Law Is Due For A Name Change

What is The University of Cincinnati College of Law by another name? Millions of dollars sweeter!

Survey Finds Majority Of Federal Judges Have Used AI In Their Work, But Daily Use Remains Rare

The study provides an empirical snapshot of how AI is being integrated — and not integrated — into federal court chambers.

HIPAA Security Rule 2026: The Law Firm Compliance Checklist

What plaintiff attorneys and personal injury firms need to know — and do — before new enforcement priorities take effect.

Prestigious Biglaw Firm Ups The Ante On Six-Figure Bonuses For Federal Law Clerks

This is among the highest signing bonus being offered for former federal clerks. Will other firms match these big bonuses?

Judicial Nominee’s Twitter Fingers Come Back To Haunt Her

Kara Westercamp says sorry for past posts — but can’t quite bring herself to fully reject conspiracy theories.

Judge Grants Anthropic Preliminary Injunction But Pentagon CTO Says Ban Still Stands

'The record strongly suggests that the reasons given for designating Anthropic a supply chain risk were pretextual and that [the government’s] real motive was unlawful retaliation,' said Judge Rita Lin.

Morning Docket: 03.31.26

* Over half of all federal judges report using AI as part of their workflow. [Reuters]

* Kirkland snags several Latham lawyers in Houston. [American Lawyer]

* New wrinkle in Charlie Kirk case as defense argues ATF couldn’t match bullet to alleged shooter’s gun. [Politico]

* Judge invokes Kafka in Defense Department press credential dust up. [Law360]

* Meta counsel says AI has changed the outsourcing game. Notice how she didn’t say “the Metaverse” has changed anything. [Legalech News]

* Baldoni lawyers handed a little benchslap in Lively case. [Bloomberg Law News]

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General Counsel Nearly Doubles His Salary After Closing Major Acquisition

That's a healthy thank you for getting the deal done.

Why Realistic Scenarios Matter More Than More AI

AI that prioritizes smoothness over substance feels less credible, not more.

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Trump is terrible.

Jordan Furlong’s TECHSHOW Keynote: The Lawyers Who Will Thrive In The New World Order Will Be Entrepreneurs — And Humans

The lawyers who will succeed in the future will be masters of relationships and cultivate trust and confidence.

Legal Ethics Roundup: Lawyer Court Selfie Sanction, J&J Conflict Disqualification, House Rep Ethics Violations, Alito/Gorsuch Recusals, Fiery Judicial Opinions, LSB’s New Ethics Hierarchy & More

Your tour of all things related to lawyer and judicial ethics, with University of Houston law professor Renee Knake Jefferson.

Trump Officials Downplay Guilt By Association, Cite White Supremacists As Authorities In Birthright Case

Their version of America First includes excluding potential Americans.

Biglaw Firms Are Starting To Get ‘Nervous’ About Deal Work Inventory

Managing partners are growing cautious as workloads dip and optimism takes a hit.