Recently, the Trump administration announced that massive layoffs were coming to the IRS. Right now, it is the middle of …
Killing The Perfectionist Attorney: Fretzin’s 5 Hacks For Effective Decision-Making
Laura is a sophisticated and well-regarded lawyer practicing in Chicago’s North Shore. With over a decade of experience in employment …
Former Biglaw Partner Loses Appeal On Crypto Scam Conviction
Former Locke Lord partner, Mark Scott, was convicted in 2019 on federal conspiracy to commit bank fraud and conspiracy to launder …
The Attacks On Tenure Could Change How Law Professors Run Their Classrooms
The term “fascism” and its conjugations have been thrown out often on the road to Americans voting for a second …
MAGA Lawyer Loses Case Against J6 Committee For Tortious Making Me Look Bad
If Stefan Passantino wants to be remembered for something other than his disastrous representation of Cassidy Hutchinson, he could start …
Attorneys Noping Out Of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements — And Their Jobs — At Elias Law Group
Last week Above the Law broke the news that noted Democratic boutique law firm, the Elias Law Group, was requiring …
Biglaw Firm Springs Retroactive Hours Requirement For Bonuses On Associates
Nothing like shifting the goalposts *after* the end of the fiscal year! The post Biglaw Firm Springs Retroactive Hours Requirement …
Biglaw Firm Breaks With Trend, Requires Associates To Be In Office 5 Days A Week
Post-pandemic (I guess I should specify the COVID pandemic, since we seem to be gearing up for the next (avian …
Why Walgreens Is Reportedly Considering A Private Equity Buyer
Is anyone surprised that Walgreens is looking to sell itself — reportedly to private equity firm Sycamore Partners? Walgreens has …
Is Travel Time During Holiday Events Considered Work Time?
The holiday season often includes company events and parties, and many employees wonder if travel time to these events counts …