Donald Trump, Election Law, Politics
An Awesome Response To A Cease-And-Desist Letter From Donald Trump’s Lawyer
It’s highly likely that Donald Trump will call his attorney a “loser” after this fiasco.
Donald Trump, Election Law, Politics
It’s highly likely that Donald Trump will call his attorney a “loser” after this fiasco.
Associate Bonus Watch: What About Super-Senior Associates And Counsel?
What approach does your firm take to bonuses for its most-senior associates and counsel?
Biglaw, Job Searches, Lateral Moves, Sponsored Content
When Should You Be ‘In The Market’?
“Thanks for thinking of me, but I am not in the market.” This is the wrong response — and here’s why.
Stats Of The Week: The Decline Of The Firm Holiday Party
There are indications that the holiday party is apparently in decline.
* Breaking — a New York appellate court just overturned the state court’s preliminary injunction banning DraftKings in New York. I always knew placing my $1 bet on David Boies was a smart idea. [Law360]
* We’ve been super lucky that Old Man Winter hasn’t pelted us with terrible, bitter cold weather… yet. But as Westerosians know, it is coming. Here’s how to look good — and professional — when it does. [Corporette]
* The sad state of immigration law in this country is a big ball of tragedy and comedy. Not exactly an ideal policy. [Huffington Post]
* We already reported on Freshfields announcing holiday bonuses today, but another Magic Circle firm is also in a giving mood. Slaughter & May bumped up its “new solicitor bonus” in time for the holidays. That should make this year’s Christmas party almost as fun as 1981’s. [Legal Cheek]
* We've been super lucky that Old Man Winter hasn't pelted us with terrible, bitter cold weather... yet. But as Westerosians know, it is coming. Here's how to look good -- and professional -- when it does. [Corporette]
* The sad state of immigration law in this country is a big ball of tragedy and comedy. Not exactly an ideal policy. [Huffington Post]
* We already reported on Freshfields announcing holiday bonuses today, but another Magic Circle firm is also in a giving mood. Slaughter & May bumped up its "new solicitor bonus" in time for the holidays. That should make this year's Christmas party almost as fun as 1981's. [Legal Cheek]
* An historical analysis of how prohibition law led to the modern right wing. Fascinating stuff. [Slate]
* Following up on a benchslap from back in April, Judge Charles Rendlen suspends another lawyer as "dishonest and dangerously incompetent." Feel free to read the whole thing here. [St. Louis Post-Dispatch]
* Gibson Dunn's Debra Wong Yang, who has billed NJ taxpayers more hours in connection with the Bridgegate investigation than any other lawyer, is now hosting a big-dollar fundraiser for Christie 2016. Time for some traffic problems everywhere! [WNYC]
People watch short videos to learn pretty much everything. And they do it exactly when they need to learn – whether it’s to tie a bow tie an hour before a wedding or make a martini just before the party starts. Hotshot is bringing that concept to the legal industry. We think you should be […]
Career Center, Career Files, Lawyers
From The Career Files: 10 Things I Hate About Your Résumé
Résumé “don’ts” for lawyers, law students, and everyone else too.
SCOTUS, Supreme Court, Trivia Question of the Day
Picking Justices Is Half The Fun Of A Presidency
Which president has had the most fun?
Young lawyers in private practice must struggle to keep in mind that they are hired as advocates for their clients, not judges who decide the law (nor law students who think they should decide what the law should be).
Associate Bonus Watch: Magic Circle Firm Matches Market
Thank this Magic Circle firm for putting some more magic in your bank accounts.
Emeritus Law Professor Sanctioned Over The Disclosure Of Documents
Sometimes teacher doesn't know best.
Legal Ethics, Pro Se Litigants
Spice Up Your Depositions With Stun Guns & Pepper Spray… Like This Guy
Lawyer threatens opposing counsel at deposition. Court is not pleased.
Former Sidley Austin Partner Stanley Stallworth Acquitted On Sexual Assault Charges
Congratulations to Stan Stallworth on his acquittal, and best of luck to him in the next chapter of his life.
NEW JERSEY ATTORNEYS – SATISFY ALL YOUR CLE CREDITS THIS WEEKEND!
Register here to take care of all your 24 mandatory CLE credits this Saturday, December 12th at The Newark Museum in Newark, New Jersey – you get a day full of our informative live lectures worth 12 credits, plus a FREE 12 credit online bundle. You can save $50 off the program by entering code […]
Without Significant Changes, Diversity In The Legal Profession Will Remain On Life Support
According to Bryan Stevenson of Just Mercy, what are the four things required to bring about social change?
Disney Sending Out DMCA Notices Over Pictures Fans Took Of Their Legally Purchased Star Wars Toy
Star Wars mania means frivolous intellectual property claims.
Biglaw, Bonuses, Money, Willkie Farr
Associate Bonus Watch: Yet Another Firm Matches Cravath
Which Biglaw firm is showering its associates with fat stacks of cash this time?

Marilyn J. Mosby (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty)
* “[W]e refuse to be distracted by disgruntled employees or frivolous lawsuits.” Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby is being accused of firing a handful of prosecutors due to their political associations in a newly filed lawsuit. [Baltimore Sun]
* Texas Wesleyan wants to dismiss a suit filed by its “disavowed” law school grads because it says its obligation “ended with their graduation,” so it doesn’t need to grant them alumni status with Texas A&M Law. Harsh. [Courthouse News Service]
* "[W]e refuse to be distracted by disgruntled employees or frivolous lawsuits." Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby is being accused of firing a handful of prosecutors due to their political associations in a newly filed lawsuit. [Baltimore Sun]
* Texas Wesleyan wants to dismiss a suit filed by its "disavowed" law school grads because it says its obligation "ended with their graduation," so it doesn't need to grant them alumni status with Texas A&M Law. Harsh. [Courthouse News Service]
* Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy will soon sign an executive order banning those on the federal no-fly list from purchasing guns in the state. Professor Eugene Volokh thinks that this policy is constitutionally controversial. Do you agree? [WSJ Law Blog]
* Vinson & Elkins is moving its Dallas headquarters to a fancy $200 million building, where it'll fill up 80,000 sq ft of office space in 2018. How nice for you! Now be nice to your associates and announce your Cravath bonus matches. [Dallas Morning News]
* What's the best way to get out of paying millions of dollars to lawyers who you hired to perform complex legal work? If you're hurting for cash, then take a cue from this New Jersey firm and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to ditch your drama. [Bergen Record]
2-Year-Old Dies Tragically; Law Student Arrested For Murder
Allegations that have shocked a law school community.
Associate Bonus Watch: A Chance To Exceed The Cravath Scale
Some associates at this firm can make up to $20,000 more than the Cravath scale.

Wendy Davis (Photo by Eric Kayne/Getty Images)
* Sure you’ve read the lawyer holiday gift guide, but what about stocking stuffers? [Goodreads]
* Yeah… Abigail Fisher shouldn’t be angry at affirmative action. But she seems pretty petty, so par for the course. [Black Debate Guy]
* You want responsibility in politics? Well, we’ve got some right here. Wendy Davis owns up to backing down on gun laws. [Politico]
* Sure you've read the lawyer holiday gift guide, but what about stocking stuffers? [Goodreads]
* Yeah... Abigail Fisher shouldn't be angry at affirmative action. But she seems pretty petty, so par for the course. [Black Debate Guy]
* You want responsibility in politics? Well, we've got some right here. Wendy Davis owns up to backing down on gun laws. [Politico]
* Do you spy any of these efficiency killers at your firm? [Attorney at Work]
* This'd be a different way to deal -- make workplace safety violations felonies. [Lawyers, Guns and Money]
* A resource guide for getting through the holidays for lawyers with depression. [The Anxious Lawyer]