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What’s the best way to measure a law school’s scholarly impact? If you guessed that it involved calculating tenured professors’ citations, then you’d be right. In fact, U.S. News thought this was such a great idea that the publication decided to turn it into a (now abandoned) law school ranking. For those who are truly…
Our highest courts do more than take cases on appeal and collect, ahem, gifts — they also play a vital role in regulating who gets to practice the law. Wyoming’s Supreme Court recently tapped into that responsibility and disbarred an attorney for his behavior in Utah. Cap City has coverage: The Wyoming Supreme Court has…
Biglaw firms with single partnership tiers are now few and far between, with more big-name firms showing that they’re ready, willing, and able to welcome nonequity partners to their ranks. Cravath was one of the first longtime holdouts to cut bait and create a “salaried partner tier” (i.e., nonequity partners) back in November 2023. That move…
When you sit at your desk, are you ready to say goodbye to all that? Would more cash, more meaningful work, or better work-life balance affect your perspective? Which firms would you respond to if they came calling? Please share your thoughts and help us benchmark associates’ perspectives on Biglaw in this (always) brief and…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 22, 2024 at 10:54 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Thursday, August 22, SCOTUSblog (Aug. 22, 2024, 10:54 AM),…
Abstract This article explores the legal and ethical considerations lawyers must address when creating custom versions of ChatGPT for public use. It discusses the potential applications of these tools, such as educating clients on legal matters or providing preliminary advice to landlords. The article outlines key ethical requirements, including AI disclosure, supervision, attorney-client relationship, confidentiality,…
For all the talk about waiting to hear his Jackson Hole talk, folks are sure during a lot of leveraging. The post Investors Seem Pretty, Pretty Confident About What Jay Powell’s Gonna Say This Week appeared first on Above the Law. #Investors #Pretty #Pretty #Confident #Jay #Powells #Gonna #Week
This post summarizes the published criminal opinions from the North Carolina Court of Appeals released on August 20, 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. (1) State failed to admit sufficient evidence of premeditation and deliberation for first-degree…
* Camp Lejeune claims top half a million. Maybe soon it won’t be every late night commercial. [Reuters] * Gone fishin’ — permanently. [ABA Journal] * Oath Keepers attorney pleads guilty. [AP] * FTC must now consider whether to appeal the amateurish noncompete ban issued by the Northern District of Texas knowing that the Fifth…
Navigating one’s law firm partnership structure isn’t just about achieving a rank. For many lawyers, attaining the status (and accompanying ownership, profit potential, and prestige) that comes with becoming a partner is a lifelong career goal. However, capturing that dream isn’t always an easy feat—especially with the variability of law firm partnership models today. While…