Above the Law

Above the Law, commonly known as ATL, is a website that focuses on news related to law, legal education, and the legal field. Launched in 2006, it is owned and operated by Breaking Media.

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Mind Your Gum, Please - See Also

2 days ago | abovethelaw.com | Chris Williams

Federal Judge Takes Court Room Littering Seriously: Bet they won’t treat the table underside as a gum receptacle again. Make Work-Life Balance A Little Easier!: Vault ran the numbers to see which firms are your best bet. Much Ado About Two Days: Trump administration sues District of Maryland for not letting it disappear people immediately. Sullivan & Cromwell Is Publicly Cozying Up With The President’s People: Not a good look for the firm.
Yale Law Library Aquarium Set To Sleep With The Fishes

2 days ago | abovethelaw.com | Chris Williams

Part of learning to love your law school is learning about the little idiosyncrasies that separates it from every other law school. A few examples: Albany Law school has a basketball court in the middle of it, Harvard Law holds the record for the most graduates to serve on the Supreme Court, and the University of Florida Levin College of Law boasts a Trump appointed judge that gave a student who openly called for non-white disenfranchisement and killing Jews an A in an Originalism class.
Staff Layoffs And AI Penalties - See Also

4 days ago | abovethelaw.com | Chris Williams

Trump-Fighting Firm Lays Off Staff: Best of luck to the former Perkins Coie staffers. Using AI Has Its Consequences: Life in prison may be a little much!Former Skadden Fellows Share Their Thoughts On The Program Changes: They don’t seem too happy. Looking For The Best Practice Areas And Regions?: Check out Vault’s 2026 ranking!
Latest In Supreme Court Opinions Reveal The Truth About Who The Justices Really Are - See Generally

5 days ago | abovethelaw.com | Kathryn Rubino

Neil Gorsuch Tries To Get Cute With The Majority Opinion: It doesn’t end well for him. Embarrassing Courtroom Moment Caught On Camera: Maybe this is the real reason the Supreme Court shies away from cameras in the courtroom. Of Course, SCOTUS Doesn’t Need Cameras In The Courtroom To Attract The Worst Kind Of Attention: They have Samuel Alito for that.
Mistaken Honorifics In The Courtroom - See Also

1 week ago | abovethelaw.com | Chris Williams

Attorney Calls Judge "Honey" During Oral Argument: At least he immediately caught himself! Ketanji Reads Gorsuch's Textualism Argument For Filth: She's not pulling any punches! FASORP Takes Michigan Law School To Court: They'll keep throwing the "You Hate White Men!" accusations until something sticks. Which Firms Are The Biggest The Big Apple Has To Offer: See if your firm gets named!
A Biglaw Firm Where Partners And Associate Work Together In Harmony

1 week ago | abovethelaw.com | Kathryn Rubino

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to the most recent Vault ranking. which Biglaw firm is ranked #1 for associate/partner relations? Hint: Though the firm was founded in Philadelphia, it now has 30 offices around the globe. See the answer on the next page.
Michigan Law Review Gets Sued For Allegedly Discriminating Against White Heterosexual Applicants

1 week ago | abovethelaw.com | Chris Williams

There are multiple ways to earn a slot in University of Michigan Law Review. Grading-on is the dream, but law students that fall on other points of the curve still have a path to victory. While the lesser known noting-on is an option, the lion’s share of people that didn’t get in on their grades alone are admitted based on the write-in process.
Handling Settlement Agreements With Long Payment Periods

1 week ago | abovethelaw.com | Jordan Rothman

In a best-case scenario, a lawsuit or some other kind of legal matter settles with everyone signing a settlement agreement and one party paying the other a lump sum for a release of claims. However, sometimes parties do not have enough money to make payments under a settlement agreement all at once and a longer payment period is needed. In my practice, I have seen payment periods of a few months to a few years.
Neil Gorsuch Starts Some Supreme Court Drama. Ketanji Brown Jackson Ends It.

1 week ago | abovethelaw.com | Kathryn Rubino

Today, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Stanley v. City of Sanford, Florida. The majority decision, penned by Neil Gorsuch, limited the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act, saying an ex-firefighter did not have the right to sue her former employer over benefits. But more than just further eroding discrimination law in this country, the decision also gave us a peek into the petty back-and-forth of the High Court.
Frustrated With Your Legal Career? You Can Do Something About That

1 week ago | abovethelaw.com | Kathryn Rubino

In this episode I chat with Cecilia Poullain, an international executive coach and former lawyer. Cecilia shares insightful career transitions from law to coaching, focusing on empowering women to become partners in law firms. The episode uncovers the hidden challenges of partnership, the importance of confidence, and striking a work-life balance. Cecilia’s personal stories reveal the necessity of understanding one’s true career desires.