Kathryn Rubino, Author at Above the Law https://abovethelaw.com/author/krubino/ A Legal Web Site – News, Insights, and Opinions on Law Firms, Lawyers, Law School, Law Suits, Judges and Courts Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:04:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.5 These Law Firms Are Making Their Mark In California https://abovethelaw.com/2023/08/these-law-firms-are-making-their-mark-in-california/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 22:18:22 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=992673 Congrats to the firms that made the list.

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]]> Biglaw Firms Have Too Many Lawyers With Attorney Productivity At An Historic Low https://abovethelaw.com/2023/08/biglaw-firms-have-too-many-lawyers-with-attorney-productivity-at-an-historic-low/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:16:21 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=992691 Though most firms aren't planning on doing anything about it... yet.

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]]> Despite Wildfire Tragedy, International Law Firm Decides To Hold Hawaiian-Themed Party https://abovethelaw.com/2023/08/addleshaw-goddard-hawaii-party/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:16:11 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=992544 The firm is donating to the Wildfire Relief Fund -- it's the very least they can do.

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]]> Morning Docket: 08.21.23 https://abovethelaw.com/2023/08/morning-docket-08-21-23/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:33:49 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=992469 * Depressed about how awful the Supreme Court is right now? Maybe it's not the worst. I mean it's still bad, but there's room for hope. [Vox]

* AI is not an artist. Judge reject copyright for AI generated artwork. [Law360]

* Biden administration wants to be able to block you. The Solicitor General will argue to the Supreme Court that government officials that blocker social media users on their own personal accounts do not violate the First Amendment. [Law.com]

* So, this is how Hunter Biden's plea deal fell apart. [Politico]

* Asa Hutchinson understands the 14th Amendment, thinks Donald Trump is likely disqualified from running for president. [The Hill]

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]]> Being A Lawyer Means Never Having To Pick Just One Job https://abovethelaw.com/2023/08/being-a-lawyer-means-never-having-to-pick-just-one-job/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:47:48 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=992097 At least that's how it is on TV.

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]]> You Will Absolutely Believe James Ho’s Financial Connection To Plaintiffs In The Abortion Pill Case https://abovethelaw.com/2023/08/james-ho-wife-money-abortion-pill/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 20:45:19 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=991944 Republican jurists may not think women deserve autonomy over their own bodies, but they sure can have their own bank accounts -- that just *happen* to accept money from right wing sources with business before the judges.

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]]> How Legal Ops Can Get You To Your Work Joy https://abovethelaw.com/2023/08/how-legals-ops-can-get-you-to-your-work-joy/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:17:41 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=991947 Frustrated with your career? There's hope.

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]]> Lawyers At This Biglaw Firm Seem To Love Ron DeSantis https://abovethelaw.com/2023/08/lawyers-at-this-biglaw-firm-seem-to-love-ron-desantis/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:47:39 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=991659 The Florida governor has some impressive donations from attorneys at the firm.

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]]> MAGA Judge James Ho Unveils New Injury Based On Conservative Tears https://abovethelaw.com/2023/08/james-ho-abortion-pill/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:15:01 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=991575 If you thought the Dobbs decision was the low point for reproductive freedom in this country, James Ho is here to show you how much worse it can get.

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]]> Woman Arrested For Threatening To Kill Federal Judge Overseeing Trump Jan. 6th Case https://abovethelaw.com/2023/08/woman-arrested-for-threatening-to-kill-federal-judge-overseeing-trump-jan-6th-case/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:45:24 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=991326 She used a racial slur while threatening the judge because of course she did.

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