Justice Breyer Wants You To Believe We Can Make It Out Of This Mess
The inaugural Boies Prize at NYU Law honors Justice Stephen Breyer, who continues to see sparks of hope in the constitutional wreckage.
Managing Partner’s Dedication To Giving Students The Opportunities That Shaped His Career
A lot of lawyers started out in competitive debate. Stuart Singer spent the last several years working to keep that option alive at overlooked schools.
Introducing LexisNexis Protégé™ in Lex Machina®
Lex Machina harnesses generative AI capabilities to revolutionize the way legal professionals interact with data to improve bottom line for their business.
Morning Docket: 09.19.23
* Rudy Giuliani sued by attorney over $1.36 million in legal fees. That's about 4200 Cameos for the guy. [NBC] * Weil, O'Melveny and Keker, Van Nest & Peters among firms sorting out the remains of the Pac-12. [American Lawyer] * Internet "protect the children!" laws to restrict content are unconstitutional on a bipartisan basis. [Washington Post] * Meanwhile, loot boxes aimed at kids? Yeah, those are trouble. [LegalCheek] * Perkins Coie and MoFo hire counsel in pending DEI suits. Perkins hired Jenner & Block (and boutique firm Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann) and MoFo has hired MoFo has hired Gibson Dunn (and boutique firm Gelber Schachter & Greenberg). [Bloomberg Law News] * David Boies charges $2110 an hour. Pro tip: it's best to write down all your questions for your attorney beforehand to streamline the meeting! [Reuters] * Winner, winner, market-manipulated chicken dinner. [Law360]
Prince Andrew Picks Lawyer Deep In Sex Cannibalism Defense
Has Prince Andrew changed his outlook in this case?
Cert Petition Asks Supreme Court To End ‘Winner Take All’ Electoral College Voting
Could this solve the divisiveness in the country?
Chrometa: Turning Time Into Billable Value For Modern Lawyers
Adoption of Chrometa represents more than a technological upgrade; it reflects a professional philosophy that values accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
Morning Docket: 12.21.20
* A company that claims its app is "the world's first robot lawyer" is facing a class action. Wonder if the class representative is named John Connor... [Tech News World] * The top lawyer for the City of Chicago has resigned over a botched police raid. [Guardian] * A new lawsuit alleges that an inmate in a St. Louis County jail died of treatable leukemia despite asking his guards to see a doctor. [NBC News] * Rob Gronkowski and Floyd Mayweather are facing a class action for allegedly endorsing a supposedly fraudulent teeth-whitening brand. [Yahoo News] * Since Above the Law has not had a "Lawyerly Lairs" segment in a while, wanted to note that David Boies has put his $23 million California ranch on the market. [Fox News]
Boies Schiller Restructuring Continues With New Deputy Chair
News of a major partner departure obscures the big picture taking shape.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans To Settle For $2.7B… And That’s Not The Most Important Relief
After seven years, David Boies eyes the finish line for his clients in the Blue Cross Blue Shield class action.
Billionaire’s Camp Responds That They Honestly Have No Idea What Dershowitz Is Talking About
There could be more twists before this plays itself out, but it's not off to a good start for Dersh.
How Filevine Helps In-House Legal Teams Manage Every Matter With Confidence
AI powers tools for data intake, document management, and drafting contracts.
Morning Docket: 05.18.20
* Boies Schiller has been hit with a malpractice lawsuit over a representation involving water balloon patents. The litigants should just have a water balloon fight to settle the dispute. [American Lawyer] * Charges have been dropped against a Tampa megachurch pastor who was accused of violating Florida's safer-at-home orders. [Fox News] * An attorney for Quinton Dunbar, an NFL player accused of armed robbery, claims he has affidavits proving his client's innocence. [Boston Globe] * A federal judge has called "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli "delusional" while rejecting his request for early release to help find a treatment for COVID-19. [Hill] * A lawsuit has been filed against SeaWorld San Diego for continuing to charge annual pass fees while the park is closed due to COVID-19. [NBC News] * Tiffany Trump celebrated her graduation from Georgetown Law this weekend. From one "Hoya Lawya" to another, congrats! [Yahoo News]
Everyone Seems To Be Overreacting To These Boies Schiller Departures
Not every string of departures is created equal.
What Good Might Come Out Of The Coronavirus Crisis?
Here are four ways that Biglaw might benefit from the current crisis.
Morning Docket: 02.12.20
* Prosecutors assigned to the Roger Stone criminal case have resigned amid concerns that the White House "stonewalled" DOJ officials about sentencing recommendations. [The Hill] * Jussie Smollett is facing new charges over his claims of being assaulted on the streets of Chicago, and his lawyers are crying foul. [Deadline] * Alan Dershowitz filed claims against David Boies for defamation and other causes of action. [Wall Street Journal] * Netflix has lost its bid to dismiss a lawsuit about using the "Choose Your Own Adventure"® phrase when promoting a popular movie. See, made sure to use the trademark sign there... [Hollywood Report] * President Trump has won the dismissal of a lawsuit aimed at forcing the White House to archive communications with Vladimir Putin and other officials. [Washington Post] * A New York attorney tried to escape a grand larceny investigation by buying a boat in cash and sailing to the Caribbean. She made it as far as New Jersey. [New York Law Journal]
Boies Schiller Transition Process Continues With Two New Managing Partners
Change may not be coming fast, but BSF is trying to stay ahead of it.