Venable Seeks Mid-Level Trademark Associate in Washington, D.C.
The IP group's listing asks for five to seven years of U.S. trademark experience in a law firm.
Law & Policy
AI regulation, litigation, copyright and IP, and privacy law.
Above the Law: GOP Brand Is 'Betrayal'
An opinion column claims the Republican Party is now defined by betrayal, pointing to an 80-year-old president's remarks as evidence.
Supreme Court Denies Stay in Trump v. Kingdom, 7-2
The Court's refusal to block a lower court injunction against the Bureau of Prisons' gender dysphoria policy may signal the government will lose on the merits.
Parody Video Highlights Real Private Equity Push Into Law Firms
A viral 'PE guy' monologue is played for laughs, but the management services organizations it mocks are a genuine and growing force in the legal industry.
Design Patents vs Trade Dress: The Perpetual Protection Puzzle
An IPWatchdog analysis warns that design patents may effectively become perpetual if owners are allowed to convert expired patent exclusivity into trade dress rights.
Oregon Man Who Stopped School Shooter May Have Broken Gun Law
A Reason analysis asks whether the armed civilian who shot a school shooter in Oregon could face charges for carrying a gun onto campus.
Bonus Season Predictions Open as Firms Face Pay Questions
Above the Law's annual survey asks lawyers to forecast whether firms will pay bonuses this season.
Midterms Could Put Ukraine Military Aid Back on Agenda, Democrats Say
A Democratic victory in November would return military assistance to Kyiv to the congressional agenda, according to the report.
No Kings Takedown Shows Risk of Relying on Meta for Protest Organizing
A takedown tied to the No Kings protests underscores how activists lose control when they depend on Zuckerberg's platforms.
Learning App Promo Offers No Law or Policy Angle
The sole source is a Techdirt daily-deal ad for the Nibble app, which contains no legal or policy content.
Hueston Hennigan Offers Federal Clerks $205K Bonus, Topping Rivals
Hueston Hennigan's $205,000 bonus for federal clerks tops the $200,000 offers from rival firms, signaling a new high in the competition for clerkship talent.
Google Loses Two Patent Board Cases at Supreme Court and Federal Circuit
Two separate rulings show Google failing to overturn PTAB decisions, with SCOTUS refusing to hear its discretionary denial challenge and the CAFC affirming a validity finding.
School Gun Ban Didn't Stop License Holder From Saving Children
A licensed pistol holder saved children despite a school district ban, highlighting the gun-free zone debate.
Separation of Powers Has Shifted to the President, Casebook Analysis Finds
A new SCOTUSblog analysis of five casebook editions documents a two-decade expansion of presidential power at Congress's expense.
NetDocuments Inspire Prioritizes Practical Sessions Over Spectacle
Above the Law's coverage of NetDocuments Inspire highlights practical sessions and a willingness to tackle difficult topics.
Accounting Firms Enter Law: Why Lawyers Need Financial Literacy
As accounting firms move into legal services, lawyers must learn business economics without letting profit override professional judgment.
Who Really Innovates in Legal AI? RelFest Poses the Question
A new Above the Law column asks whether legal AI innovation is driven by vendors, lawyers, or someone else.
Kash Patel Accused of Padding FBI Crime Stats With Local Arrests
A Techdirt report says the FBI director counted local arrests as bureau arrests, inflating official crime statistics.