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Employees who experience discrimination at work often suffer financial losses, emotional distress, and damage to their professional reputation. An Employment discrimination lawyer helps identify the compensation that may be available based on the facts of each case and the applicable human rights and employment laws. Because human rights legislation has a unique legal status and […]

choose a Canada Labour Code lawyer Choosing the right legal professional for a workplace issue can significantly affect the outcome of your case. When dealing with federally regulated employment matters, selecting a qualified Canada Labour Code lawyer is especially important because this area of law has its own rules, procedures, and adjudication processes. Taking the […]

A Constructive dismissal claim can arise when an employer unilaterally reduces an employee’s working hours, especially if the change significantly affects pay, benefits, or job responsibilities. Such reductions may be considered a fundamental breach of the employment contract. Lawyers at htwlaw.ca help clients assess whether reduced hours justify a claim, providing guidance on documenting changes […]

wrongful dismissal claims Which employees can file wrongful dismissal claims federally? This is a question that frequently arises for workers who are uncertain about whether their job falls under federal or provincial employment laws. In Canada, the right to bring a wrongful dismissal claim under federal rules depends largely on the nature of the employer’s […]

Workplace harassment lawyer monthly One of the most common questions people ask when considering legal help for a harassment case is, “Can I pay a workplace harassment lawyer monthly?” The answer depends on the lawyer’s fee structure and your agreement with them. Many people hesitate to contact an attorney because they fear high upfront costs, […]

Biglaw Partner Gets Ear Pierced In Courtroom After Saving Claire’s From Bankruptcy: Fancy lawyering, fancier jewelry! Trump Sues NYT For Doing Their Jobs: Again. Get a new hobby, man. Luigi Mangione’s Terrorism Charges Dropped: Judge finds the charges wouldn’t have held up at trial. Perfectionism Can Be A Downer: Has our expectation of perfection from […]

Feelings Matter More Than Facts To The Right: Can you point out where the associate said anything inaccurate in the post? Sorry Kilmeade, You Can’t Just Kill Homeless People: Makes you wonder how far the Supreme Court is from changing that. Whoa There, Partner!: Biglaw partner gets benchslapped due to entitlement. Maureen Comey Is Fighting […]

Amy Coney Barrett Immediately Starts Hedging On Dictatorship Fanfic: Justice Barrett shut down Trump’s third term talk… until Fox asked her if she was sure and then she remembered to start hemming and hawing. Colbert Should Moonlight As Sotomayor’s Burner Account: The justice gives her colleagues the benefit of the doubt in public. Stephen Colbert […]

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Greenberg Traurig’s Larry Hoffman Has Passed Away: We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and the firm. A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Billable Hours: Here’s a showing of the biggest associate bang for buck for housing. Activists Use AI To Identify Ice Agents: Masks won’t hide you for too long. Training Lawyers In […]

Justice Barrett Shares Concerns About Lawyers Using AI To Prep For Oral Argument: Can’t blame the software for predicting obvious questions. Nothing Says Competency Like Lawsuits: Kash Patel gets the FBI sued. Rookies Can Learn From Rooks: Here’s what chess has to teach us about lawyering. Kanye West Deposition Incoming: This is going to be […]

Stephen Colbert Acts As Justice Sotomayor’s Anger Translator: “This just sounds like racial profiling with extra steps.” Making Social Media Great Again: Strange time to snap a pic with Russell Brand, Ed Martin. Remembering The TaxProf Blog: Steven Chung reflects on the legacy. Student Loan Forgiveness Class Action: It’s their debt forgiveness and they want […]

Fox News Asks Amy Coney Barret If The 22nd Amendment Is Vague: It isn’t. For now. E-Bike Accident Claims Biglaw Partner: Our condolences to the friends and family of Michele Mulrooney. No Two-Tier Here!: Ropes & Gray decides against adopting nonequity partnerships. Voice Support, Get Appointed: Judge confirmed to federal bench after cosigning Trump’s strange […]

Midlevels Are Dealing With Crappy Technology: Some say the laptops are “borderline unusable.” Tariff Case Headed To SCOTUS: Scott Bessent is damn near bragging about winning already. “Becoming Thurgood” Releases Tomorrow: Be sure to watch & learn! Is That A Mariachi I Hear?: Megan Thee Stallion’s lawyers give Adin Ross a lesson in civil procedure. […]

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Federal Judges Finally Say What Everyone’s Been Yelling At Their Screens: Trial judges share concern that SCOTUS is more interested in staying on the Chirstmas card list of the January 6 mob than protecting judges from threats. Amy Coney Barrett’s “Aw Shucks” Routine Eligible For SAG Card: Anyone buying the self-serving “just an honest broker […]

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Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to SurePoint’s recent Partner Satisfaction Survey, what percentage of Biglaw non-equity partners say their client relationships are at least somewhat portable? Hint: No wonder the lateral partner market is hopping. See the answer on the next page. The post This Is How […]

Maybe They Do Police Their Own: A judge called the ramp up in shadow docket usage “inexcusable.” Verdict Reached In Donna Adelson Case: Guilty. Will Work For Mentorship: COVID consequences make it harder to find mentorship in Biglaw. Texting While Lawyering?: Some sound advice on how to communicate with clients via SMS. The post Fed […]

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Law Firm Matches Milbank And Raises Salaries: Bet you wish you worked here! Court Cracks Down On Military Police Takeover: Gotta love the rule of law! Harvard Just Landed A Yuge Legal Victory: Billions in federal funding! Lobbyist Defends Firms Capitulating To Trump: An argument was made. Not particularly strong, but there is one. Donald […]

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! This Term, the Supreme Court appears poised to overturn what’s left of the Voting Rights Act in a dispute over which state’s congressional districts? Hint: SCOTUS heard arguments in the case last Term, but scheduled it for a rehearing, specifically asking the parties […]

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! An upcoming movie premiering at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 7 features the work of which American prosecutor before he was elevated to the Supreme Court? Hint: Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon plays the famous lawyer. See the answer on the next page. […]

The Trump Administration Is 140 Years Too Late: Can’t use the U.S. Military to execute domestic law, buddy. The Law School Price Bubble Is Deflating: Would much rather the damn thing burst. Publicly Wrong? Yes. Defamation?: Not so much. Dershowitz had to learn the hard way. You Aren’t The Only One Waiting On Bar Results: […]

Not All Heroes Wear Capes… Not All Grinders Or Subs Either: Department of Justice fails to secure indictment for sandwich vigilante. Baby’s First Hostage Negotiation: Lawyers use newborn for leverage in scheduling spat, proving once again that bar associations should require basic humanity CLEs. Biglaw Divorce Gets Messy: Former partner and firm battle over $1.5 […]

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Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which federal circuit court recently ruled that a state law requiring election officials toss mail-in ballots if they contain missing or incorrect dates was unconstitutional? Hint: The judges found the law violated voters’ 1st and 14th Amendment rights. See the answer on the […]

Alina Habba cares deeply about the rule of law. She just cares about her career more. Yesterday, the New York Times ran a three-byline piece detailing the chaos in New Jersey thanks to President Trump’s insistence that his personal lawyer serve as the top prosecutor in the Garden State. The shenanigans have been extensive, but […]

Harvey AI Partners With Law Schools: Notre Dame, UCLA, NYU and Stanford are early adopters. Here’s Your 1L Primer: Prepare yourself for success! Did You Hear About The Bar Scores?: Things are looking up! We’re In The Authenticity Checking Phase Of It All: Trump admin is equivocating being anti-Trump with being anti-American. The post Harvey […]

Yes, if I were king, I would not allow people to go about burning the American flag. However, we have a First Amendment, which says that the right of free speech shall not be abridged—and it is addressed in particular to speech critical of the government. That was the main kind of speech that tyrants […]

How Many Scalps Do You Have?: Attorney asks Cardi B about her hair in between assault allegations. Biglaw Firm Sues Former Partner For Over $1.5M: Fair game or airing dirty laundry? You decide! Those Treats Aren’t For Kids!: Election official charged for drugging children’s ice cream. Gotta Try Harder To Get Maryland Judges: Better luck […]

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data from the Wells Fargo Legal Specialty Group, how much are profits per equity partner up in the AmLaw 200? Hint: The six-month survey showed a strong performance in Biglaw (thanks billable rate hikes), despite expenses growth of 9.5%. See the […]

They Can’t Even Prosecute A Sandwich!: Grand jurors weren’t too keen on imprisoning a man for throwing lunch. Employees Get Work Off Because Your Favorite English And Gym Teachers Are Getting Married: Truly a reason for celebration! Mental Health And Product Liability: A teenage suicide puts the spotlight on who is responsible for following ChatGPT’s […]

Former Biglaw Associate Detained By Cops, FBI: He recently asked for Trump’s help with a workplace racial discrimination dispute. Federal Judge Says Even High Schoolers Would Know Police Can’t Do This: The “Law and Order” crackdown is looking pretty lawless. Hey Roberts, Get Somebody To Protect PACER!: Senator asks Chief Justice to get federal case […]

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Today Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested Kilmar Abrego Garcia — poster boy for the Trump administration’s slapdash approach to deportations — with a plan to send him to (of all places) Uganda. Which Biglaw firm filed a habeas corpus petition (which […]

Never Too Young For Aggressive Negotiations: Quinn Emanuel, Kirkland and Young Conaway play dirty. They’ve Arrested Abrego Garcia Again: He just got back and now they’re trying to send him to Uganda. Trump Appeals Biglaw Executive Order Loss: He’s got people on the inside — why wouldn’t he? Pauline Newman Denied Appeal Bid: Wouldn’t it […]

King & Spalding Wants Associates To Account for 2,400 Hours: You only need 1,950 billable hours so, um that’s a lot of busy work. All Biglaw Practice Groups Are Not Created Equal: Especially not if you want to work from home. Biglaw’s Cracking The Whip: When it comes to getting your butt back to the […]

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“Special” Bonuses Lose Their Spark The Longer You Wait: Where is the money?! Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Salary Increase: A very timely article. Now Trump Cares About Protecting Classified Documents: It only matters when it makes him look bad. Justice Jackson Has Comical Words For Her Colleagues: And it’s no laughing matter. $500M […]

Paul Weiss & Kirkland Are Working To Stay On Trump’s Good Side: Commerce work is on the more neutral end of what they could be doing. Where Are The Client Service All-Stars?: See if your firm is on the list! Trump Is Merely A Fraud!: He’s pretty happy about no longer having to pay the […]

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New York Law School graduate Chester Carlson chose to focus on patent work after spending time working as a research engineer with Bell Labs. His experience in law school helped drive him to finish an invention he’d been toying with for years. The resulting process would become the heart of what company? Hint: The company […]

Martin Is Begging Tish James To Resign: He also pleaded with her to not release the letter to the public. So much for that. Slain Judge Alledged To Be Part Of “Nasty and Sickening” Sex Ring: Forthcoming details may make sense of the in-chambers shooting. Eric André Gets Second Swipe At Clayton County: The 11th […]

Four Days For Some: DLA Piper’s corporate associates will have to spend an extra day at the office. Make America Great No More?: Former MAGA attorney Roger Alford goes full HPE/Juniper merger truther. AI Adoption Is Hitting Top Tier Law Schools: Somebody has to teach future attorneys how to proof their work! What’s In A […]

Do Your Time Or Do A Fine: Biglaw firms are penalizing attorneys for not showing face. Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover Has Failed: For now, at least. Did Your Firm Just Implement A Vague 2400 Hours Target?: King & Spalding just did, and associates are pissed! That Isn’t The “Test Hacking” I Thought You Meant!: Chinese […]

One If By Land, Two If By Subway: DOJ fires lawyer who tossed sandwich at federal officer and this administration WILL NOT STAND for sandwiches thrown at law enforcmenet. Trying to kill them with fire extinguishers and flagpoles, though… much different story. The Biglaw Circle Of Life…: Morris Manning defections move mid-sized firm into merger […]

I recently wrote a piece bemoaning the lack of critical thinking skills among younger lawyers in the age of GenAI and wondering how the profession can hope to train lawyers to have these skills. I wondered whether the repetitive, tedious work that young lawyer traditionally had to do created experienced lawyers who could recognize patterns […]

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Staff Layoffs And Retention Bonuses: Pick a struggle, Willkie. Washington D.C. Pushes Back Against Militarizing The Police Force: Remember when Republicans were the small government party? What Happens To A Passing Grade Deferred?: Three more test takers passed the February California Bar after score changes. Sandwich Thrower Caught On Video: Must see TV right here! […]

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data tracked by Leopard Solutions, which law firms scooped on the most attorneys that served in the Biden administration? Hint: Between December 2024 and July 2025, they tracked ~250 attorneys from the White House, Main Justice, Federal Trade Commission, and the […]

Alleged D.C. Sandwich Thrower Arrested: No Happy Meals where he’s going. Hunter Biden Responds To Threat Of Billion-Dollar Suit: Short, sweet, and to the point. These Are The Client Service Trailblazers: See who is at the top of the game! NY Politician Wants The NY Bar Examiners To Do Better: The NYBOLE’s health crisis response […]

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Republicans Have Been Gunning For Obergefell For Years Now: Will SCOTUS finally shoot it down? Looking For A List Of The Most Elite Firms?: We saved you some of the work! Drake’s Lawyers Are Looking For Anything To Save Their Client’s Reputation: From private communications to a Pulitzer Prize winner’s children’s DNA, the desperate Canadian […]

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to a new survey of jury-eligible adults by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, what percentage of potential jury members say that, when in conflict, juries should prioritize protecting the community over the letter of the law? Hint: The firm asked the same question […]

This Law Firm Just Announced Bonuses: Is it yours? Read and find out! The ABA Strikes Back Against The Trump Administration: Strong words coming from the ABA. UChicago Plans Course Around AI: This will be a boon to tenants looking for a bit of help with their cases! Yes, Birthrates Are Down. No, You Shouldn’t […]

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the most recent Vault ranking, which firm got the top spot on the ranking of litigation specialty law firms? Hint: The firm got an impressive ~54% of the vote. See the answer on the next page. The post The Excellent Results […]

Morris Manning Plans To Merge With Taft: The new firm’s gross revenue will be worth nearly a billion! Things Seem Quiet. Too Quiet: The second quarter looks a little too good, considering. They’re Going After Harvard’s IP: The Department of Commerce is threatening to take the school’s patents. Thinking About A Master Of Studies In […]

A Vital Part Of The Constitution Was Just Deleted From The Congress Website: Very convenient! Surely isn’t a cause for worry! All’s Fair In Love And Laterals: Biglaw firm just poached over 40 lawyers from one of their competitors. Suing White Supremacists, So Brave: No, literally — that’s the point in history we’re at right […]

Paul Bryant’s Accusations Were Carried To LinkedIn: Yes, Donald Trump is involved somehow. No Problem With Punching Up: Pam Bondi doesn’t take too kindly to Chief Justice Roberts. Welcome To The Stage!: Three cheers for the newest Biglaw firm, McDermott Will & Schulte! Florida Declares War On DEI. Again: This time the AG is targeting […]

They’d Have Gotten Away With It Too, If Not For Those Pesky Eye Witnesses: Their media response looks more like covering their asses than accountability. Trump Launches Jack Smith Investigation: The scare tactic seems to be a little shortsighted. Ninth Circuit Takes On Birthright Citizenship Order: Here’s a preview of how the decision could go […]

As a first-year Biglaw associate, the shop at which I worked had a generous vacation policy. They gave all attorneys four weeks of paid vacation each year, and when an employee left the firm, the shop paid up to four weeks’ worth of vacation time to the departing worker.  Many firms these days have open-ended vacation […]

There’s A Survey Of The Law Schools With The Best Teachers: Does your school make the top? It might surprise you! Next, Locking Up The Homeless: Should have seen this coming after Grants Pass. Federal Judge Opens Up About Death Threats: He encouraged U.S. leadership to stop demonizing the judiciary. You Can’t Push Off Compound […]

This Boutique Firm Is Kicking Off Summer Bonuses?: Has your firm? Why not?! Suing Coldplay For Defamation Is The Last Thing The Former Astronomer CEO Should Do: Hey, what’s two terrible decisions? Double down! Do You Know The Best Law Schools For Women?: Compare your mental list to the one put out by Princeton Review! […]

Which Law Schools Offer The Best Classroom Experience?: Read this list to find out! Gotta Know Which Battles To Fight: This partner would have been better off not fighting a computer program. The Horror! The Minimally Competent Horror!: Tell us your bar exam horror stories! Keep Your Friends Close And Your Students Closer: A Harvard […]

See How Your Memory Compares To The Truth: These law schools are the hardest to currently get into. Pay The Costs To Fight The “Boss”: Milbank is billing lower rates in the cities fighting Trump. Welcome Back?: Colorado dean reappointed following faculty feedback. Kagan Might Support AI More Than Her Colleagues: She appreciated the LLM’s […]

Ranking For The Sake Of Ranking: The Princeton Review found a plethora of ways to rank law schools other than the straightforward ones. King & Spalding Upping The Pressure: To get associates back in the office. Do AI Bots Dream Of Electric Benchslaps?: Butler Snow lawyers earn one of the harshest AI-related sanctions yet. Librarians […]

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the 2025 Legal Risk Index Report by Embroker, what percentage of legal professionals say inflation is a top worry? Hint: Last year 52% listed inflation as a top concern. See the answer on the next page. The post Lawyers Already Numb […]

Waiting Is The Hardest Part: A&O Shearman incoming associates won’t start job until January 2026. I’m Not Even Sure What Law School Quality Of Life Even Means: But some schools seem to ace it. Like A Bad Penny, Alina Habba Keeps On Turning Up: Screw the rule of law and judicial independence! The Biggest In […]

Wonder Which Law Schools Have The Strongest Political Skew?: Make your guesses then read this list! $200M Is A Little Too Late: Trump’s legal “wins” are getting overshadowed by huge media losses. Can’t Make This Up: Federal judge claws back opinion after discovering mistakes and misquotes. Looks like AI! Former Biglaw Partner Disbarred Over Illegal […]

Some Well-Meaning Advice For The Biglaw Biter: There are some personality quirks you leave at the office door. It Isn’t Enough To Go The 2100+ Hour Distance: King & Spalding also needs you to do it at the office for some reason. The ‘I Don’t Doodle’ Defense Isn’t Going Well: The Epstein List is only […]

Davis Polk Associate Fired For Posting His Private Opinions In His Spare Time: Should the response be “Good on him” or “That’s what you get!”? Trump Wants To Say It To Alito’s Face: Expect him to take his executive order strategy all the way to SCOTUS. The No-Spine Nine Are Putting Their Heads In The […]

Latham & Watkins Is Bumping Up Their Clerk Compensation: Check out the new numbers here! Shon Hopwood Convicted In Domestic Violence Case: He could be facing several more years behind bars. There Goes Another Litigation Partner!: Goodbye A&O Shearman, hello Freshfields! Take A Hike!: No seriously, Quinn Emanuel hosts great outdoors trips. Keep It Simple, […]

* Funny You Should Ask…: Kirkland wants to hear from associates about how faithfully they’re following the office policy. * Just Wait Until They Learn About Diversity Jurisdiction: Law professor’s social media conversation about injunctions triggers backlash over “equity.”. * Revenge Is A Dish Best Served During Billable Hours: List of greatest acts of revenge […]

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Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What Disney film features a judge as the primary villain? Hint: Christopher Lloyd played the character and has said overtly evil characters, like this one, are “fun to play.” In the climax of the film, this villain is revealed to have previously unknown […]

This Could Be Some Serious Disruption: A recruiting partner thinks that adopting AI could lessen the need for junior attorneys. Judge Suspended For Donating Money To Presidential Campaigns: May seem silly, but those are the rules! Time To Say Bye-Bye To Habba?: We will have our answer by next week! Let Them Work From Home!: […]

Biglaw Associate Fired Despite “These Views Are My Own” Disclaimer: Davis Polk won’t even let associates speak their minds on their private time. Secret ICE Agents And Secret Attorneys: The cover of anonymity is getting green lit by judges. Don’t Put Too Much Trust In Antitrust: If the DOJ won’t be lax on antitrust, Trump […]

$125M Cowardice Begets New Law Firm: Guess which firm these founding members came from! Alan Dershowitz’s Much To Do About “Nothing” About Epstein List Leaves Him Worse Off: Is no one nearby telling him to shut up? Florida’s Got More Than Sunshine: Check out the state’s biggest law firms! A Case Of Secret Romance Hits […]

You have the right to remain silent, Alan Dershowitz. No one is making you run to the Wall Street Journal and remind us again that you are up to your underpants — which you never took off! — in the Jeffrey Epstein mess. Four years ago, when Dersh was a sprightly 81-year-old, we opined that […]

Top 100 Firm Hit With Their Second Malpractice Claim This Year: They’re scoring big in a contest you don’t want to win! Hit-And-Run Claims First-Year Associate: Our condolences to his friends and family. Not The Biggest Fan Of John Sarcone III: A panel of judges decided against locking him in to a job he didn’t […]

This Former Legal Secretary’s “I Quit!” Is Still Worth Talking About: If you bring your home life to work, your secretary might tell your spouse you were cheating! Kirkland Questionnaire Perks Up Ears: Is this a sign of attendance policy consequences to come? Hey Man, Sorry Would Have Sufficed!: Apologizing for lazy AI citations should […]

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Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to a survey by Am Law, the high end of equity partner contributions at one Am Law 100 firm was what percentage of a new equity partners’ annual compensation? Hint: There is a big range of partner contributions across Biglaw, but the […]

You Can Only Bite Your Colleagues So Many Times: Summer associate fired for repeatedly biting her co-workers. Not making this up. A Few Good Blondes: This Legally Blonde x A Few Good Men mashup is the video you didn’t know you needed. Looking Back, The Bar Exam Was A Wreck: It looked that way back […]

This Time It’s Duane Morris: Which Biglaw firm will be the next to hop on the trend? Never A Bad Time To Call Out Stupidity: Marc Randazza wrote a response to a cease and desist you can only dream of sending out. About Harvard’s Negotiations With Trump: They scrubbed diversity mentions from several of their […]

Biglaw Firm Adopts Four-Day, In-Person Mandate: At least you get to stay home on Fridays! Not Saying You Did Anything Wrong, But It Does Look Weird: A foreign fund wants Weil to produce documents. Don’t Call The Back-Down A Retreat!: The ABA President has an interesting characterization of their DEI efforts. Justice Jackson Pens A […]

Flash Flood Hits Camp Mystic: We send our condolences to the impacted families. Meryl Governski Joins Boutique Firm: Who will be the next big name to leave Willkie? Will The Next Best Supreme Court Advocate Be An AI Program?: Adam Unikowsky thinks that AI is a mean, oral argument making machine. Are You Caught Up […]

severance pay calculator When navigating the end of employment, many workers in Ontario turn to online tools to understand what they may be entitled to. One such tool is the severance pay calculator Ontario, which offers an estimate of the compensation an employee might receive following a termination without cause. But a common and valid […]

Doonesbury Can’t Take Biglaw Serious: Wait until you hear their solution to the Pro Bono Payola problem! About That Epstein List Disappearing Act: Pam Bondi and the DOJ just did one hell of an about face. Is This An IP Lawsuit Or An Advertisement Campaign?: Lululemon drags Costco to court over their similar products. Is […]

AI Makes Up Cases, Court Says ‘Sure, Why Not’: Judge signed off on party’s proposed order. Apparently didn’t bother to check the made up cases. Textualism/Originalism May Be Bankrupt, But Like Donald Trump Always Is… Ignoring Costs, Harming People Who Trust Them In Good Faith, And Barreling Forward To The Next Crisis Of Their Own […]

One of the many secrets (or maybe not-so secret depending upon whom you talk to) is the issue of enforcing judgments — not winning them but collecting on them — which is comparable to walking barefoot across a field of rusty nails without a tetanus shot beforehand. The client is deliriously happy; the case has […]

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Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by Jake S. Truscott and Adam Feldman, in the October 2024 term, which law school had its graduates arguing the most oral arguments? Hint: Alum from this law school made up 25% of the lawyers arguing at the Court […]

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Former Supreme Court Justice Pretends Sham Legal Theory Is Used In Good Faith: You can advocate for pragmatism without pretending originalism is a real thing. Biglaw Firm Celebrates With Its Audience In Mind: Their firework celebration comes with a quiet room in case it gets to be too much! What IS Porn, Really?: If it’s […]

Another Firm Adopts The Four-Day, In-Office Model: Enjoy three days while you can. A&O Shearman is changing it come September. The “Big Beautiful Bill” Could Leave An Ugly Mark On Your Student Loan Plans: Read up on it and plan accordingly. He Can Get Slowed Down, Actually: Jury issues verdict on Diddy’s five charges. BARBRI […]

Trial Court Judge Ruled On AI-Hallucinated Law: Was only a matter of time. He Doesn’t Know When To Quit: The DOJ appeals order that went in Perkin Coie’s favor. Iowa, The Civil Procedure State: See if you can count all of the errors! UMG Wants To Dismiss Drake’s Cry For Help Lawsuit: Drake takes rap […]

60-Lawyer Exodus Starts Merger Talk: Move ’em while you still can! Contempt Of Public: Chief Justice Roberts really doesn’t like you people. Let us count the ways. 4th Time’s The Charm: Susman Godfrey just netted a yuge win against Trump. Trump Administration Decides Harvard Didn’t Do Enough To Stop Antisemitism: This is going to get […]

Most lawyers can attest that being an attorney is a stressful occupation due to the conflict and human drama that lawyers experience daily. In addition, many lawyers work long hours, which only compounds the stress and adverse health effects. Perhaps owing to this stress, some lawyers are more likely to suffer substance abuse and mental help problems. Due […]

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Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! When was the first universal injunction issued in the United States? Hint: Nationwide injunctions became a conservative hobby horse when Trump’s policies were being blocked, but the practice has an incredibly long history in the United States. See the answer on the next […]

Accurate News Coverage Of Unilateral Iran Strike Angers Trump: He wants the Press to apologize. First Amendment, who? So Long And Thanks For All The National Injunctions: Major blow to meaningfully stopping Trump from doing whatever he wants. Do Women Wearing Pants Offend Your Religious Sensibilities?: This SCOTUS decision gives you permission to opt your […]

Milbank Fights Back Against Trump Order: Better late than never! Emil Bove III Speaks At Judicial Confirmation: He doesn’t have the strongest memory. Florida Law School Dean Misses The Point: The problem isn’t that he got an A, it’s that THE JUDGE THOUGHT THIS WAS A WORTHY PAPER. Vault Ranked The Best Summer Associate Programs: […]

Federal Judge Takes Court Room Littering Seriously: Bet they won’t treat the table underside as a gum receptacle again. Make Work-Life Balance A Little Easier!: Vault ran the numbers to see which firms are your best bet. Much Ado About Two Days: Trump administration sues District of Maryland for not letting it disappear people immediately. […]

Biglaw Partner Thought He Was Running The Continental From John Wick: In fairness, Biglaw would be a lot more interesting if they replaced all the associates with “assassins.” Don’t Play Lawyerball With The Referee: Supreme Court majority tried to give “deporting people to war zones” the Drive-Thru treatment, but Justice Sotomayor turned the tables. Certainly […]

In law, first impressions aren’t just important, they’re everything. Onboarding a new client isn’t a back-office chore; it’s your first real chance to show how your firm delivers value. Every interaction, from initial contact to the first signed agreement, sets the tone for your relationship and reflects your firm’s professionalism, priorities, and commitment to service. […]

Trump-Fighting Firm Lays Off Staff: Best of luck to the former Perkins Coie staffers. Using AI Has Its Consequences: Life in prison may be a little much! Former Skadden Fellows Share Their Thoughts On The Program Changes: They don’t seem too happy. Looking For The Best Practice Areas And Regions?: Check out Vault’s 2026 ranking! […]

Neil Gorsuch Tries To Get Cute With The Majority Opinion: It doesn’t end well for him. Embarrassing Courtroom Moment Caught On Camera: Maybe this is the real reason the Supreme Court shies away from cameras in the courtroom. Of Course, SCOTUS Doesn’t Need Cameras In The Courtroom To Attract The Worst Kind Of Attention: They […]

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Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the most recent Vault ranking. which Biglaw firm is ranked #1 for associate/partner relations? Hint: Though the firm was founded in Philadelphia, it now has 30 offices around the globe. See the answer on the next page. The post A Biglaw […]

Attorney Calls Judge “Honey” During Oral Argument: At least he immediately caught himself! Ketanji Reads Gorsuch’s Textualism Argument For Filth: She’s not pulling any punches! FASORP Takes Michigan Law School To Court: They’ll keep throwing the “You Hate White Men!” accusations until something sticks. Which Firms Are The Biggest The Big Apple Has To Offer: […]

Safeguarding the legal rights of all persons confronted by federal law enforcement officers is all the more important where this administration’s actions have already resulted in the unlawful detention of visa-holders, legal permanent residents, and United States citizens, the denial of due process to wrongfully detained individuals, and defiance of court orders demanding their return, […]

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the most recent Vault 100 prestige rankings, which Biglaw firm entered the Vault Top 10 this year for the first time ever? Hint: Notably, the Vault survey results closed before this firm (and a bunch of others) inked deals with the […]

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The Majority Of The Supreme Court Gave The Okay To Discriminate Against Trans Children: That said, Alito’s concurrence really goes the extra mile. Want To Know The Best Law School Ranking?: Ours! Read ATL’s Top 50 Law School Ranking fresh off the presses. Vault Scored Law Firms By Prestige: The ranking seems unmarred by the […]

Your Firm Needs To Step Up Their Pitches: Less time assembling proposals, more time improving how you propose. Bribery?! In This Economy?!: American bribery gets a blessing. Bribing to another nation’s benefit? Not so much. NYC Comptroller Gets Arrested For Asking ICE Agent For Judicial Warrant: Since when is asking procedural questions a criminal offense? […]

Paul Weiss Says Everything Is Okay: If you squint past the horrible PR and the firm hemorrhaging partners, it’s a plausible narrative! Threatening Like A Lawyer: Merely wishing great harm occasions your enemies still sounds like a threat! Michael Avenatti Gets His Sentence Reduced: Takes some good lawyering to do that I tell you what. […]

AirBnBivouac: Trump sent troops to L.A. with no plan to house them and everyone dusted off their pocket Constitutions. Florida Secedes… Again: State supreme court orders state bar to back out of the American Bar Association. From The Halls Of Montezuma To Wilshire Boulevard: Marines claim they’re just detaining people, not arresting them. That’s… not […]

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by the National Law Journal, which Biglaw firm saw the largest percentage decrease in head count in 2024? Hint: The firm saw a 42% decrease in head count, from 293 lawyers to 170. See the answer on the next […]

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To Cooley, That Is!: They are leaving in favor of a firm with a backbone. Skadden De-Fangs Their Distinguished Fellows Program To Keep Trump Happy: How will they reconcile helping the poor and “conservative ideals”? Back And Worse For You!: The injunction restriction in the “Big Beautiful Bill” is going to chill a lot of […]

Senator Padilla Arrested For Doing His Job: “Agents” tried to stop recordings of the arrest, citing “FBI rights.” California Widens Door On Who Can Practice Law: Just get rid of the bar at this point. Former Judges Call Out State Bar For Being Cowards: Wisconsin isn’t known for its backbone. Talking About The Environment Hurt […]

Kirkland Boots Their DEI Staff: Surprise surprise, everyone. If It Looks Like An Arrest And Smells Like An Arrest: Call it something else! Then the Marines can do whatever they want! Elon Musk Still Blames Collusion For Advertisers Wanting Nothing To Do With Twitter: Who wouldn’t want their advertisement being ran next to footage of […]

How Much Longer Will The National Guard Sleep On The Floor?: And will hotels have to rely on the Third Amendment? Business Insider Draws Attention On Bob Giuffra: We know the pro bono payola was bad business, but was it an ethical misstep to boot? Scary Time To Be Innocent In Public: ICE crackdowns are […]

Times Are Changing At Debevoise: If there’s a partner on your case, make sure to clarify which kind they are. Paul Weiss Is Bleeding Talent Over Kneeling To Trump: Dunn Isaacson Rhee is making the most of it! Low Approval Runs In The Family: Brad Bondi loses D.C. race by an order of magnitude. Pete […]

Law firms across the country are investing heavily in digital marketing. They’re running SEO campaigns, producing video content, launching PPC ads, and posting on every social media platform imaginable. And yet, many of these same firms report the same frustrating outcome: “We’re not getting enough clients.” The assumption? The marketing isn’t working.  Let me say […]

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WilmerHale Got A Musical Shout-Out For The Firm’s Hard Work: As did Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, and Susman Godfrey! Did A Human CALI The Course?: AI is getting really good at answering law school exams. Do You Know The Big 10?: These law firms have the biggest head counts! It’s A Description, Not An […]