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And Maryland hasn’t even presented its bill yet. The post Feds Want $103M For Cleanup After Dalí Bridge Collision appeared first on Above the Law. #Feds #103M #Cleanup #Dalí #Bridge #Collision

This post summarizes the published criminal opinions from the North Carolina Court of Appeals released on September 17, 2024. These summaries will be added to Smith’s Criminal Case Compendium, a free and searchable database of case summaries from 2008 to the present. Evidence supported defendant’s intent to permanently deprive even though she reimbursed her employer…

For years, I’ve watched promising medical technologies languish in labs, never reaching the patients who desperately need them. The culprit? Not overzealous regulators, but our antiquated approach to innovation. It’s time we stop pointing fingers at the FDA and take a hard look in the mirror. The truth is, the FDA isn’t the enemy of…

Last week, I wrote a round-up post on Oregon cannabis. This week, I thought I’d drop a line on the federal happenings. Which are quite a few. The Nixon tapes This was a fun piece of news, unearthed by a Minnesota cannabis lobbyist while poring over hours of recently released Oval Office tapes. Ernesto Londoño…

* Traffic law reminder: men in chicken suits have the right of way. [Lowering the Bar] * Donna Adelson’s murder trial delayed as the lawyer she shared with her son leaves the case because the younger Adelson refused to consent to being cross-examined by the shared attorney. [ABA Journal] * Mark Esper joins Squire Patton…

Being a lawyer isn’t easy. From intaking new clients to juggling open legal cases and keeping up with administrative work, being a great lawyer requires careful management, patience, and dedication. The great news is: Chatbots for lawyers can help with all aspects of a lawyer’s day-to-day.  Typically, chatbots are best known as a precursor to…

We’ve talked a lot about the benefits of AI—but we also understand the risks. Unfortunately, instances of lawyers being sanctioned for relying on AI-generated briefs have taught the profession that AI does not come without complications and is not a substitute for a lawyer’s wisdom. We’ve also seen the courts respond to the rise of…

ChatGPT, the AI chatbot from OpenAI, has created quite a buzz. This natural language processing tool allows you to have human-like conversations with the chatbot. With one prompt, you can answer questions, write entire emails, generate complex code, or even get relationship advice (though whether or not you’d want to accept the latter is up…

Sean Comb’s Attorneys Didn’t Turn Off Track Changes: Not sure what they were going for! This Calls For Drastic Measures: Tradition goes to the wayside when you need to make up for missed cash. Looks Like Its Curtains For Golden Gate: The law school will remain closed. Quick Lesson On Blackmailing Judges: Don’t do it!…

Clients are willing to pay big bucks for the best in Biglaw. The post The Am Law 100 Leads The Charge On Billable Rate Increases appeared first on Above the Law. #Law #Leads #Charge #Billable #Rate #Increases