Breaking Into White-Collar Defense, Small Firm Practice, And A Job Announcement
Small firms can offer tremendous rewards to aspiring white-collar attorneys.
A Limit On the Criminalization of Business
If the law can be interpreted either way, criminal prosecution should be off the table. Let's see if the courts agree.
The Hidden Threat: How Fake Identities used by Remote Employees Put Your Business at Risk—and How to Defend Against This
Based on our experience in recent client matters, we have seen an escalating threat posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) information technology (IT) workers engaging in sophisticated schemes to evade US and UN sanctions, steal intellectual property from US companies, and/or inject ransomware into company IT environments, in support of enhancing North Korea’s illicit weapons program.
DOJ Says They Can No Longer Afford To Respect The Attorney-Client Privilege
The DOJ really knows how to make the Sixth Amendment come alive!
New York Is A Great Place To Be Indicted
What protections do criminal defendants enjoy in New York state court that they don't get on the federal side?
Why Johnny Can’t Talk: Federal Rule of Evidence 608(b) and the Difficulty of Trial
If the deck wasn't stacked enough, federal rules also meaningfully chill defendants from testifying.
Should Zachary Warren Have Hired A Lawyer Sooner?
So, what are the odds that a good lawyer could have made a difference?
Why Better Financial Acumen is the Key to Law Firm Success in 2025
From training to technology, uncover the essential steps to futureproof your law firm in a competitive market.
Inspector Javert Goes Smurfing In Indiana
You might be charged with a crime if your money smells bad.
Why Did Zachary Warren Talk To Law Enforcement?
Why would a smart lawyer talk to law enforcement about matters that could expose him to criminal liability?
Dewey Know Why The D.A., And Not The U.S.A.O., Is Going After Folks From This Former Firm?
Brainstorming some reasons why these charges were brought by the D.A. and not the U.S. Attorney.
Con Artists, AUSAs, And American Greatness
What does the con man tell us about America?
Calculate Your Firm’s Time-Saving Potential
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4 Ways To Break Into White-Collar Criminal Defense Work
Matt Kaiser outlines the most common paths into a popular practice area.
What Is ‘White-Collar Criminal Defense’?
Matt Kaiser, our former SCOTUS correspondent, returns to our pages with a new column about white-collar criminal defense.
The Wait For Fisher Is Over, And It Was Not Worth The Wait
In case you missed the earlier coverage, here's an eyewitness report on what took place at the Supreme Court today, from Above the Law's SCOTUS correspondent, Matt Kaiser.
When Buying Off A Litigant Is Also Buying Off A Competitor
According to the Supreme Court, sometimes settling a lawsuit can create an antitrust problem. How?
Introverts And The Fifth Amendment: Or, Why You Should Go To Law School
An interesting ruling from the Supreme Court today on the Fifth Amendment raises a possible new argument for going to law school.