Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer The Hallucinations Are Winning
Jul 9, 2025
Dive into the shifting landscape of law firm mergers as mid-sized firms face new pressures. Discover the alarming rise of AI-generated misinformation, with a judge's controversial blessing of a ruling based on fictitious cases. The Chief Justice's indifference to substantive criticism raises eyebrows. From humorous holiday anecdotes to serious discussions about law firm talent retention, this insightful dialogue balances lightheartedness and critical legal analysis.
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Hosts Discuss Favorite Grilled Foods
- The hosts share personal grilling favorites like burnt ends, breakfast on a griddle, and grilled fruit.
- Kathryn enjoys chili cheese dogs, which Chris associates with Sonic the Hedgehog's favorite food.
Mid-Sized Law Firms Face Consolidation
- Mid-sized law firms are losing attorneys to larger firms, triggering mergers or lateral hires.
- Such consolidation threatens a valuable segment and may increase legal service prices.
Big Law Mergers Driven by Paydays
- Big law mergers are increasing, driven by partner paydays and competition in the lateral market.
- Firms merge to leverage bigger paydays to retain or attract partners.