JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2021

Nineteen law firms signed onto a letter to Vice President Mike Pence on Friday, urging him to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office. The letter was composed by Crowell and Moring LLP, a large international law firm with offices in Washington D.C.

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JANUARY 7, 2024

A seasoned Supreme Court advocate joins Team Trump, a Biglaw firm gets sued for copying a boutique’s brief, and other legal news from the week that was.” A seasoned Supreme Court advocate joins Team Trump, a Biglaw firm gets sued for copying a boutique’s brief, and other legal news from the week that was.”

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JURIST

JANUARY 5, 2021

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) backed off a plan to delist three Chinese telecommunications companies on Monday, a move that was incited by an executive order from US President Donald Trump.

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Above The Law

APRIL 26, 2024

* FEC complaint against Donald Trump after Daily Beast flagged curious vendor payments that might be cover for hiding campaign payments to lawyers. [ Law360 ] * Law firm suggests earbuds as solution to its open floor plan issues. Law360 ] * Law firm suggests earbuds as solution to its open floor plan issues. Forget it, Paul.

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Above The Law

APRIL 23, 2024

Tooting Trump stinks up the court house. Trump's Golden Boy Isn't Having The Best Day In Court: To be expected when you leave a massive firm to represent a losing candidate. Law firm begins their recruitment plan very early. Is That The Smell Of History Or The Defendant?: Senior Year? Time To Recruit!:

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NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Trump gets a special counsel, a top law firm scores a billion-dollar win, and other legal news from the week that was.” Trump gets a special counsel, a top law firm scores a billion-dollar win, and other legal news from the week that was.” “Judicial Notice (11.19.22): Another SCOTUS Leak?

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JANUARY 4, 2021

“Milwaukee law firm ‘concerned’ by attorney’s role in Trump call trying to upend Georgia election results”: Daniel Bice of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report.

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Above The Law

MARCH 25, 2024

Trump-Appointed Justice Isn't Buying Trump-Appointed Lawyer's Arguments: That's rough, buddy. Pretty big firm. Always Hard To Say Goodbye: Another Biglaw firm calls it quits on China. And Here's Where I'd Put My Meaningful Action, If I Had Any!: Biglaw's pro-DEI sentiments need some action behind them. Like, really big.

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Above The Law

MAY 2, 2024

* More contempt fines on the table today in Trump trial. Reuters ] * Larry Lessig explains why the Trump immunity arguments make no sense. Rolling Stone ] * Bankruptcy firm files for bankruptcy. If only he could pay someone to catch-and-kill his Truth Social posts before he makes them!

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Above The Law

MAY 6, 2024

Biglaw Firm Banishing The ADHD Stigma: Way to go, Goodwin. More Biglaw firms bowing out of China. How Many Contempt Violations Will Donald Trump Wrack Up During His New York Criminal Trial?: The Trend Continues! Biglaw's New Motto: When in doubt, raise your rates! Over/under sits at 16.

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Above The Law

MARCH 21, 2024

Which Trump Property Will Be The Hardest For 45 To Say Goodbye To?: Biglaw Firm Really Incentivizes Hitting Those Billables: Bad time to be on the B squad. The post Make Your Bets On Trump’s Next Big Loss! Nothing complements March Madness quite like schadenfreude. Baker McKenzie Sues The IRS!:

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APRIL 23, 2024

* "As DA Aims High, Trump Defense Gets 'Down And Dirty.'" Bloomberg Law News ] * Chicago firms grew. American Lawyer ] * Neal Katyal has a suggestion for Trump's gag order violations that might actually work. jail time suspended until after trial subject to reevaluation if Trump behaves. but not as fast as New York.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

* Trump's appeals immunity ruling citing such unassailable precedent as. a dissent in another Trump case that does not itself cite relevant caselaw. Bloomberg Law News ] * Latham shuts its Hong Kong lawyers off from the rest of the firm's data. Stellar work all around. ABA Journal ] The post Morning Docket: 02.13.24

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Biglaw Firms Try To Out Cringe Each Other On TikTok : Who told them jelly beans was a good selling point ? You Can't Just Magic Away Top Secret Status, Trump!: Catch up on Trump's legal troubles. : Catch up on Trump's legal troubles.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A judge in Illinois on Wednesday ordered former US President Donald Trump to be removed from the state’s primary election ballot. The decision reversed a previous Illinois State Board of Elections ruling allowing Trump to remain as an official candidate.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 29, 2024

Alina Habba Sure Is Mad : Trump's lawyer is so done with this "ridiculous" jury verdict. Trump Better Have My [Client's] Money : Meanwhile, Roberta Kaplan vows to "completely" get E. Milbank's Mega Millions : The Biglaw firm that starts raise races had a record year in 2023. Jean Carroll her $83 million. Just socially awkward.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Trump Got A Valentine From An Unexpected Attorney General: All's fair in love and litigation. That Didn't Take Long: Jack Smith might make this Trump trial speedy after all ! Is Your Firm One Of The Best At Implementing Change?: Judge Shames His Court By Reading Scripted Decision: Gotta love Mississippi ! Check the list.

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Above The Law

APRIL 9, 2024

Law360 ] * Elite NYC firms did better than the rest of the market for roughly the 8 millionth year in a row. Bloomberg Law News ] * Jack Smith asks Supreme Court to ditch Trump's "presidents are immune from all laws" argument because it's. * Attorney and wife killed by opposing counsel in deposition murder-suicide.

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Above The Law

MARCH 20, 2024

Didn't Know You Could Lateral From The Daily Show Into A Law Firm: Even Bob Wiltfong finds the new gig a little unusual. Trump Is A Walking Tax Lesson: Ruminate on multimillion-dollar learning opportunities. Median-Scoring Applicant Blames Race For Not Letting Him Fail Upward: Talk about entitlement. New Rankings, New Method?:

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AUGUST 28, 2023

“Judicial Notice (08.26.23): This Means War; Trump’s latest celebrity lawyer, lawsuits against three top Biglaw firms, another Cravath partner departure, and other legal news from the week that was.” ” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 2, 2023

The federal judge overseeing former US President Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case ruled Friday that Trump cannot dismiss the four criminal charges pending against him through a claim of presidential immunity. ” Trump initially filed a motion to dismiss the case based on presidential immunity on October 5. .”

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Above The Law

JANUARY 19, 2024

Are You The Firm People Are Looking For?: See which firms are the most searched. The post Even Seth Meyers Thinks Trump’s Lawyer Is Dumb — See Also appeared first on Above the Law. Why Ambulance Chase When You Can Ambulance Drive?: Because it'll get you in trouble.

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Above The Law

MARCH 5, 2024

4th Time's The Charm: Biglaw firm shuts down offices in China. This time, the foot belongs to a Trump judge. Did Clarence Thomas Make A Good Point?: The future of campus free speech is unclear. Ron DeSantis Is Really Good At Losing!: Price Hike Coming To California!: The fees will go to a good cause.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

There Goes The Firm!: There Goes Impunity: Trump is below the law like the rest of us. Leader of Watts Guerra’s resignation leaves a mark on the Puerto Rico office. John Simmons Pays For Namesake: Enjoy the new name, SIU ! Florida Supreme Court Gets Rid Of Bar Diversity Program: Saw it coming.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Firm Uses ChatGPT Like Glassdoor: The judge wasn't too happy about it. This Disrespect Is Judge Stamped: Judge Walton hits Trump in his ego. Amy Wax Protests Against Pay Cut: Meanwhile, we're surprised that's all that happened. Justice Jackson Gives Robust Defense Of Juries: I wonder if she'd go even further.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

CNN ] * Some firms are laying people off. Other firms are seeing epic profit boosts. Arnold & Porter is the latter kind of firm. Reuters ] * This isn't exactly news , but Donald Trump's fundraising sent millions to fund lawyers for his failkids. American Lawyer ] * School shooter's mother convicted of manslaughter.

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JURIST

JANUARY 30, 2024

A defense lawyer for former US President Donald Trump filed a letter in US District Court on Monday that argued a judge in a recent defamation lawsuit should have recused himself from the case. The unnamed source stated they worked as a partner at the same law firm and knew of the close relationship. million verdict awarded to Carroll.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

What Are The Odds Of Staying With This Firm?: The post Trump’s Secret Insults Aren’t That Clever — See Also appeared first on Above the Law. Rough Time To Work At Goodwin: Blaming it on the performance reviews doesn't make it better. Good luck finding out if you'll make the cut ! Not On Their Watch!:

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Above The Law

APRIL 22, 2024

Jurors Jump Ship Over Information Leaks From Trump Trial: Good old presidential intimidation tactics. So Much For OCI: Firms are targeting 1Ls to get ahead. The post I Woudn’t Want To Be Associated With Trump Either — See Also appeared first on Above the Law. Pastor crashes out over Justice Jackson.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 16, 2024

* Firms offering black box partner comp really hope senior lawyers aren't competitive high-achievers who might care about their self-worth or anything. American Lawyer ] * Joe Tacopina leaves Trump legal team. Reuters ] * Security risks to federal judges on display as Trump's followers phone in threats.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A New York judge found on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump and his business associates committed fraud by lying about the financial valuation of various business assets from as early as 2011. ” As a result, the court found that Trump and his two sons, Donald Trump Jr. billion each year.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Trump's lawyers are mad at Joe and Liz. Firm chastises lawyers for not checking their emails while they're off. The post Even Trump’s Lawyers Read Above The Law — See Also appeared first on Above the Law. I Think I Recognize That Name!: How AFK Should You Be While On Leave?:

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Roll on Friday ] * Trump's legal team is already making friends with the next judge. Bloomberg Law News ] * Kirkland wants other firms to hand over employee data. * Cleaning staff member fired for eating leftover conference room food. Reuters ] * Firing remote workers becomes quick way to end up in court.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Kirkland & Ellis Have Amazing Family Coverage: Biglaw firm pays for lawyer's escape from danger. Trump Is Finding New Reasons To Get Locked Up: Judge gags Trump over gag order violation. : Attorney loses job after hateful rant. Lose The Gun And The Gavel: New York is short one judge and much better for it.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Trump's Stall Strategy Won't Work: Read how PACER is implicated in this mess. Will Strook Finally Find A Firm To Go Steady With?: Clarence Thomas Exposed Again: He's definitely taken money from people with business before the Court. Looks like a situationship to me.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 11, 2024

* Judge in Trump’s civil trial receives bomb threat. Probably because he wouldn't let Trump bomb his own closing. Hope the firm likes being paid in gold bars. ABA Journal ] * The mass exodus from Fisher Broyles suggested that fully distributed firms carry instability along with their promise.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Check out the QOL at this midsize firm ! Will Someone Please Protect Trump From Himself: Nobody? This Judge Does A Great Dumbledore Impression: Ten points to electric filing ! California Actually Knows How To Party!: Judge In Trouble For Being Accurate About Her Conservative Colleagues: What a bunch of snowflakes in robes. Not a soul

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