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Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day! According to data from the 2025 NLJ 500, which five U.S. cities have the most lawyers, and which five firms have the largest offices in those markets? Hint: These are the hottest legal markets in the country, where some of the most profitable Biglaw firms are headquartered. See the answer on the next page. Staci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she’s worked since 2011. She’d love to hear from you, so please feel free to email her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on Bluesky, X/Twitter, and Threads, or connect with her on LinkedIn. The post The Cities With The Most Lawyers In America appeared first on Above the Law.

How are legal professionals and law firm managers adapting to rapid advances in artificial intelligence? Justin Cary of Drummond Woodsum in Portland, Maine, joined host Jared Correia in this recent episode of “Adventures in Legal Tech” to explore AI upskilling in the legal industry. Here are some takeaways from the discussion. How to Get Started What are the first steps in training your lawyers and staff to realize the benefits of AI tools? Here, Justin weighs in. The ‘Red Herring’ of AI Training Where does AI upskilling go wrong? Justin takes a look at the problem of data. A Human Trust Gap While building trust with AI products creates its own challenges, you shouldn’t overlook the need for trust among human stakeholders. Here, Justin explains why. Hear the Full Conversation Curious to learn more? Check out this episode below. The post ‘Adventures In Legal Tech’: The Challenges Of AI…

[No, says a magistrate judge.] From a decision by Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui (D.D.C.) in In re: Search of One Device and Two Individuals (decided last month but just released Tuesday): The videos [of the arrest] showed the defendant and [Redacted] on top of each other, falling down the stairs while being tackled by police officers. While they all were tumbling down, a gun fell from their area. Defendant's [Redacted] exclaimed right away that the gun was [Redacted]. The gun was in fact registered to [Redacted] and [Redacted] had a license to carry it. The defendant was prosecuted on the theory that he was the one possessing the gun, which would be a crime because the defendant (but not the man he was fighting, whose gun this was) was a felon. Among other things, the court rejected the request for a warrant to search defendant's phone: The affidavit here does not "demonstrate that [[Redacted]] was engaged in [illegally possessing a firearm] and keeping…

Many law firms have pro bono programs since they want to perform good work with the skills they obtained through the practice of law.  Indeed, some law firms take the saying “to those much is given, much is expected” and try to pay it forward by performing pro bono work.  However, law firms do not need to be “do gooders” to be interested in pro bono work since pro bono work oftentimes gives junior associates a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience they might not obtain working on typical client matters. When I was a Biglaw associate, I did not get much courtroom experience or familiarity with litigation tasks from working on client matters. Our law firm would never send me or another junior associate to court to advocate for a client since the firm would most likely send one of the partners. It was even rare for a senior associate to take a deposition at the firm, since partners handled pretty much all of the practical tasks…

From a decision by Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui (D.D.C.) in In re: Search of One Device and Two Individuals (decided last month but just released Tuesday): The videos [of the arrest] showed the defendant and [redacted] on top of each other, falling down the stairs while being tackled by police officers. While they all were tumbling down, a gun fell from their area. Defendant's [redacted] exclaimed right away that the gun was [redacted]. The gun was in fact registered to [redacted] and [redacted] had a license to carry it. The underlying criminal prosecution of the defendant was for that defendant's allegedly possessing a firearm as a felon, but the government applied for a search warrant seeking, among other things, [redacted]'s DNA, which in context appears to be the DNA of the person who was fighting with defendant. (As is often the case with opinions that contain multiple redactions, one needs to guess at what each redaction relates to.) [Redacted] has lived,…

The Trump administration came to the Supreme Court on Friday morning asking the justices to temporarily pause an order by a federal judge in Massachusetts that requires the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees who were fired as part of a reduction in force in March. U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer urged the Supreme Court to intervene, arguing that U.S. District Judge Myong Joun “is attempting to prevent” the Department of Education “from restructuring its workforce, despite lacking the” power to do so “several times over.”  The Supreme Court directed the challengers in the case – including a group of blue states, led by New York, as well as the District of Columbia, public school districts, and teachers’ unions – to respond to the Trump administration’s request by 4 p.m. on Friday, June 13.  The dispute has its roots in the March 11 announcement by the…

Recently, lawsuits alleging violations of the quiet hours restrictions of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) have been filed with increasing frequency.  One law firm which has been among the most frequent filers of this category of lawsuit has been The Law Offices of Jibrael S. Hindi. What Are the TCPA’s Quiet Hours Restrictions? Readers will be familiar with the guidelines addressing telemarketing during particular times of day.  Specifically, the TCPA’s applicable implementing regulations, found at 47 C.F.R. § 64.1200(c)(1), provide, in pertinent part: “[n]o person or entity shall initiate any telephone solicitation” to “[a]ny residential telephone subscriber before the hour of 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m. (local time at the called party’s location).” 47 C.F.R. § 64.1200(c) further states that these restrictions are “applicable to any person or entity making telephone solicitations or…

We trust doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals with our lives, but what happens when that trust is broken by a preventable mistake? While not every negative medical outcome is grounds for a lawsuit, some errors cross the line into medical malpractice. This legal term can have profound implications for both patients and providers. In this post, we’ll explain what legally qualifies as medical malpractice, how it differs from general medical mistakes, and what you can do if you or a loved one has been harmed by negligent care. ⚖️ What Is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care, and that deviation causes injury or harm to the patient. To have a valid malpractice case, four legal elements must generally be proven: Duty – The medical provider had a legal obligation to treat the patient. Breach – They failed to meet the standard of care expected in their field. …

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The biggest change to our training is we have two separate AI trainings for summers. It’s a very hot topic these days. Our attorneys have been starting to implement [AI] into their daily practices … attorneys are requesting more and more resources [on this] for summer associates, so we moved up the second of the trainings earlier in the summer so associates can use AI throughout the entire summer they’re here. — Kelsey Rowan, senior manager of attorney recruiting at Blank Rome senior manager of attorney recruiting, in comments given to the Legal Intelligencer, on the new artificial intelligence training that’s been added to the firm’s summer associate programming. Other Biglaw firms, including Saul Ewing, Stradley Ronon, and Troutman Pepper Locke, have also increased generative AI training for their summer associates. Staci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law,…

["Unsealing the May 6 Order is essential for the public to see the government's overreach in searching cellphones without probable cause and [is essential for] publishing precedent as courts unpack future such requests."] From the introduction and conclusion of a decision by Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui (D.D.C.) in In re: Search of One Device and Two Individuals (decided last week but just released Wednesday): The government has moved to seal seemingly forever an order of the Court. But this is the Court's order, not the Executive's order. So the Court, not the Executive, decides unsealing. For the reasons stated below, the Court DENIES the government's attempt to muzzle the Court…. No secret courts. This means no forever sealed judicial decisions—including warrants—as they are the foundation for secret courts. Without visibility, the public cannot hold courts or the government accountable. The Framers knew this. Thomas Jefferson…

A devastating two-vehicle crash near Reedley claimed one life and left another person critically injured on Thursday morning, June 5, 2025. The tragic incident is a stark reminder of the dangers at intersections and the importance of understanding your legal rights following a serious traffic accident. Details of the Fresno County Accident The fatal crash occurred at the intersection of American and Buttonwillow avenues, just north of Reedley in Fresno County. According to the California Highway Patrol, a woman driving a Toyota Prius pulled out in front of a northbound white sedan traveling on Buttonwillow Avenue, resulting in a devastating collision. The male driver of the sedan was pronounced dead at the scene. In contrast, the female driver of the Prius sustained critical injuries requiring emergency airlift to Community Regional Medical Center in downtown Fresno. Authorities have confirmed that no other individuals were involved in the crash, and preliminary investigations…

Two people sustained injuries in a serious head-on collision involving two vehicles in Patterson on Wednesday afternoon, June 4, 2025. The crash occurred during daylight hours on a busy stretch of road, prompting an immediate emergency response. Details of the Patterson Accident According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the collision occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. on East Las Palmas Avenue near Sycamore Avenue. The intersection area is known for moderate traffic flow, particularly during afternoon hours when commuters and residents frequently travel through the corridor. Emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after receiving initial reports of the crash. Radio dispatch communications confirmed that two individuals were injured in the collision, though authorities have not yet disclosed the specific extent of their injuries. Emergency Response and Investigation The California Highway Patrol is thoroughly investigating the circumstances surrounding the…

Car accidents in New York City happen at a scale that's hard to imagine unless you see the numbers. In January 2022 alone, we're talking about 7,773 motor vehicle accidents—which means that on any given day in the city, there are hundreds of crashes affecting real people whose lives are suddenly and dramatically changed. These aren't just minor fender-benders that people walk away from; many of these accidents result in serious injuries like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, internal bleeding, and permanent disabilities that can alter a person’s daily life forever. Injured In A Car Accident In NYC? CONTACT US View Client Testimonials Our Recent Case Results $17,800,000 Settlement $13,500,000 Jury Verdict …

Dentons Rodyk continues to lead the wealth management sector, earning three prestigious accolades at the WealthBriefingAsia Awards 2025. 

Dentons has advised Qair Polska, the Polish subsidiary of the Qair Group, on securing financing of up to PLN 575 million (€135 million) for the acquisition of the Rzepin and Linowo wind farms, with a total capacity of 106 MW, the refinancing of existing mezzanine debt, and the further development of Qair Polska’s wind, solar, and storage projects in Poland. Banking and Finance, Finance, Project Finance, Energy, Renewables, Wind, Warsaw

Dentons has advised IG Design Group plc (IG Design Group) on the sale of its entire interest in IG Design Group Americas, Inc. Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, United Kingdom

A group of UN human rights experts on Thursday urged the Belarusian government to stop targeting independent trade unions and comply with international labour standards. The experts — a group of five Special Rapporteurs — called on Belarus to cooperate with the UN and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to protect the rights of trade union leaders and members: Belarus must end the repression of independent trade unionists, who are also recognised as human rights defenders. The country must immediately release all trade union leaders and members imprisoned for exercising their right to freedom of expression, assembly and association. According to the experts, Belarus has shut down independent unions, labeled them “extremist organizations” and prosecuted members under national security laws. Some unionists have been jailed or forced into exile, while others face trial in their absence. The group also cited reports of mistreatment and lack of…

Syracuse presents its own set of serious traffic safety challenges. The city is dealing with aging infrastructure that wasn't built to handle modern traffic volumes, ongoing highway reconstruction that disrupts normal traffic patterns, and roads that are deteriorating faster than they can be repaired. In fact, more than 18% of Syracuse's nearly 400 miles of road are rated in poor or very poor condition, meaning they have significant surface problems that can affect vehicle control and increase the likelihood of accidents. Injured In A Car Accident In Syracuse? CONTACT US View Client Testimonials Our Recent Case Results $17,800,000 Settlement $13,500,000 Jury Verdict $8,300,000 Settlement …