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While ILTACON attendees are sure to be focused on specific generative AI tools this year, there’s a pressing need to make sure that all lawyers and other legal professionals are trained on the underlying technology itself and the issues that they need to be aware of. That’s because the role of lawyers and law firms…
(Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg) I support a constitutional amendment that would repudiate the Supreme Court’s faithless decision in Trump v. United States and restore the animating principle of our Nation and of our Constitution that no man is above the law, least of all the President of the United States. With its abominable decision in Trump…
You’ve seen the high salaries and bonuses industry leaders are paying out. But if you’re on the outside looking in, your biggest priority should be finding “Now Hiring” emblazoned somewhere on a firm’s career section. Data breakdowns show that the coming hiring cycles might not look as fortuitous for graduating classes to come. From Reuters:…
Are you an LL.M. student dreaming of making your mark in the U.S. legal market? Navigating this journey can feel like a maze, but fear not! Drawing inspiration from the incredible journey of Flavia Naves, a dual-trained attorney from Brazil and the U.S., here are some actionable tips to help you secure a legal job…
We asked for bar exam horror stories, and Above the Law tipsters delivered. The bar is more than a professional licensing exam, it’s a trial by fire/hazing ritual. But the tradition soldiers on, and so do the stories about the absolute misery of the test. Water is essential for life, but don’t tell exam proctors…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 1, 2024 at 9:38 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 1, SCOTUSblog (Aug. 1, 2024, 9:38 AM),…
In early July, rumors arose about Humana possibly buying Walmart’s shuttered clinics. The Louisville, Kentucky-based insurer is now announcing its intention to lease clinical space at 23 Walmart Supercenter retail stores. Where the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer is stepping back from its ambitions in primary care, Humana sees the opportunity to expand its primary care business…
* Journalist Evan Gershkovich to be freed in Russian prisoner swap. [Bloomberg News] * Surprising exactly no one, CrowdStrike facing lawsuit over software update that caused massive July outage. [Reuters] * A $4.7 billion verdict against the NFL? The judge is incredulous. [Bloomberg Law] * President Biden’s latest round of judicial nominations. [Law360] * But…
Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on Aug 1, 2024 at 7:06 am The Petitions of the Week column highlights some of the cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. The Sixth Amendment gives everyone who stands trial for a crime the right…
How quickly things change! Three weeks ago, I published two columns here on Verdict exploring the then-unresolved situation regarding President Joe Biden’s viability as a presidential candidate. Because I continue to believe that Donald Trump and the Republicans who unquestioningly support him will find a way to deny, negate, and ultimately overturn a loss in…