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Even At His Own Word, Gorsuch Is Wrong On Civil Rights: I am now suspicious of any balance test he will do in the future. Not Only Do You Get What You Pay For, It’s Also A Bargain!: Take a look at the value of Biglaw. You’d Think Harlan Crow Could Pay For Better Arguments […]

That’ll come in handy for their super-high paychecks. The post Partners At The Largest Biglaw Firms Are Billing At Super-High Rates appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2023/05/partners-at-the-largest-biglaw-firms-are-billing-at-super-high-rates/

They alleged that the health system has prevented its workers from being able to advocate for themselves and their patients through ‘a draconian system of mobility restrictions and widespread labor law violations that lock in sub-competitive pay and working conditions.’ The post Unions File Antitrust Complaint Against UPMC & Allege ‘Draconian’ Labor Practices appeared first […]

Maybe the problem with rising legal costs is coming from inside the client’s office. The post Clients Keep Complaining, But Law Firms Are STILL A Bargain Even After Historic Rate Hikes appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2023/05/clients-complaining-law-firm-rates-inflation/

Is what he said stupid? Yes. But let’s be technical here. The post For An Originalist, Gorsuch Is Clearly Slacking On His Definitions And Their Historical Meanings appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2023/05/for-an-originalist-gorsuch-is-clearly-slacking-on-his-definitions-and-their-historical-meanings/

It is always worth considering what can be learned about the Supreme Court’s view of IP cases when two decisions in such cases are issued on the same day. The post Supremely Important IP Decisions appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2023/05/supremely-important-ip-decisions/

ShareEach weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: US Supreme Court’s Andy Warhol decision keeps ‘fair use’ questions alive (Blake Brittain, Reuters) Top Court’s Pork-Producer Ruling Could Affect Abortion-Pill Suit (Mary Anne Pazanowski, Bloomberg Law) What It’s Like […]

The Holograms Are In!: Still figuring out the constitutionality, though. Don’t You Just Hate When People Who Do Bad Things Face Reasonable Consequences?: Me neither, enjoy! Don’t Rush To Decorate Your Desk: Firms are thinking about delaying first years. Some Judge Is Pissed That A Crappy Exam Is Getting Redone: Boo hoo, dude. Who Knew […]

How will top talent at the firm earn their money? The post A Brand New Compensation Model For A Brand New Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2023/05/a-brand-new-compensation-model-for-a-brand-new-biglaw-firm/

Meanwhile on Truth Social … The post Quitfired Trump Lawyer Tim Parlatore Says Trump Is Innocent Victim Of His Bad Advisors appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2023/05/quitfired-trump-lawyer-tim-parlatore-says-trump-is-innocent-victim-of-his-bad-advisors/