November 2006
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Anthony Kennedy, Evan Caminker, Football, John Paul Stevens, Judicial Nominations, Law School Deans, Morning Docket, Politics, Senate Judiciary Committee, War on Terror
Morning Docket: 11.17.06
* It’s finally here: Ohio State vs. Michigan. And the respective law school deans are getting in on the wagering. Dean Nancy Hardin Rogers of Ohio State and Dean Evan Caminker of Michigan cleverly weave law with the age-old rivalry. Dean Rogers asks: “A burning question among the national media is whether the outcome in […]
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Animal Law, Bad Ideas, Food, Perverts, Pets, Sex
Doe, A Deer, A Female Deer = Sexytime!
Bestiality-oriented necrophiliacs who live in Wisconsin, we bring you some potentially good news. In the next few weeks, a court could hold that you may have your way with whatever animals you please — as long as they’re dead. From The Smoking Gun: Meet Bryan James Hathaway, alleged venison lover. The Wisconsin man, 20, is […] - Sponsored
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Animal Law, Books, Crime, Food, Immigration, Kids, Mafia, Non-Sequiturs, Tobacco / Smoking, Traffic Accidents
Non-Sequiturs: 11.16.06
* I’d rather go naked than eat foie gras. (Wait, is that how it goes? Like Pamela, I’ll find any excuse to show off my glorious rack.) [New York Sun] * Would it have been a crime if the motive had been a little head-start on Thanksgiving preparations? Not everyone can be Rachel Ray. (Thank […]
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Bar Exams, Biglaw, Email Scandals, Emily Pataki, Politics, White & Case
Emily Pataki: Her Law School Classmates Weigh In
As we discussed yesterday, Emily Pataki — daughter of lame duck New York governor George Pataki, a graduate of Columbia Law School, and now an associate a supervised legal intern at White & Case — did not pass the New York bar. This fact became widely known after Emily sent around an office-wide email about […] -
Food, Nauseating Things, New Jersey, State Judges
The NJ Supreme Court Cafeteria: They Don't Give a Rat's Ass, They Eat It
First the New Jersey Supreme Court has to suffer the indignity of the worst judicial portrait ever. And now, this: A rodent infestation at the Hughes Justice Complex’s cafeteria in Trenton has led state officials to close it down indefinitely and end the contract with the vendor that ran it. After a health inspection last […] -
Fashion, Federalist Society, Paul Clement, Tony Mauro
A Quick Update from the Fed Soc Convention
Alas, celebrity professor Tim Wu — who was originally scheduled to appear on the Federalist Society Convention panel we just returned from, addressing net neutrality — was not there. We were graced by the presence of Professor Christopher Yoo, however, and his presentation was excellent. Alas, due to the time constraints, he had to cover […] -
Admin, Announcements, Federalist Society
Hanging Out with the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy
As Howard Bashman might say, “Programming Note”: Over the next three days, we’re going to be attending various events at the Federalist Society’s 2006 National Lawyers Convention. It’s taking place right here in Washington, DC, a few blocks away from where we reside. So we’ll be splitting our time between our blogging HQ (our apartment) […] -
Drinking, Dubious Conferences, Intellectual Property
The Law of Beer: U of O Symposium, or YLS Seminar?
The former, actually. But when it shows up in next year’s Yale Law School course catalog, don’t say we didn’t warn you. Personally we find beer kinda gross — bitter and foul-tasting. But for those of you who enjoy this beverage, check out this conference, taking place later today at the University of Oregon law […] - Sponsored
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
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Airplanes / Aviation, Bad Ideas, Crime, Orin Kerr, Patriot Act, Sex, War on Terror
Flying the Frisky Skies
Some updates and corrections to our post from yesterday, And Don’t Even Think About Joining the “Mile High Club”. We quoted an AP article that begun thusly: A couple’s ill-concealed sexual play aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Los Angeles got them charged with violating the Patriot Act, intended for terrorist acts, and could land […] -
Crime, Football, HP, Judicial Nominations, Morning Docket, O.J. Simpson, Patricia Dunn, Politics, Senate Judiciary Committee, Videos, Violence
Morning Docket: 11.16.06
* O.J.’s “confession”? The trial of the century takes a twisted PR turn, years later. [CNN] * President Bush intends to renominate, to the lame duck Senate, some of the judicial nominees who were not previously confirmed, before the Democrats swept the midterm elections. Interesting strategy. [
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Federal Judges, Judicial Nominations, Michael Wallace, Peter Keisler, Senate Judiciary Committee, Terrence Boyle, William Haynes, William Myers
President Bush Sticks Thumb in Eye of Chuck Schumer
Not literally — but he might as well have. From the Washington Post: President Bush renominated six previously blocked candidates for federal appeals court yesterday, triggering the first real battle with ascendant Democrats since the midterm elections and signaling what could be the start of a fierce two-year struggle over the shape of the federal […] -
Crime, Kids, Violence, Wal-Mart
What's the Matter With Kids These Days?
They don’t know what they want. They show up unprepared. They’re lacking in enterprise and courage. But is this true? Consider some evidence to the contrary: Largo, Florida – Police are looking for a little girl who pulled a knife on a Wal-Mart clerk as she tried to steal two boxes of Lego toy blocks. […] -
Airplanes / Aviation, Breasts, Celebrities, Movies, Music, Non-Sequiturs, Silicon Valley, Tax Law
Non-Sequiturs: 11.15.06
* Since a dropped debt doesn’t exactly put a developing country in the black, Bono presumably is counting his pennies to continue to benefit the world’s poorest countries. Or maybe that memorabilia was all that they couldn’t leave behind. (More wordplay abounds. Why is it that even a non-fan like me can think of several […]
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms.
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…
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Money, Plaintiffs Firms, Wall Street
We're Not Sure Whom To Root for in This One
The icky plaintiffs’ lawyers, or the obscenely rich private equity tycoons? Both can be less than appealing at times, although for different reasons. Our big brother blog has the details. Private Equity Gets Hit With Class Action Suit [DealBreaker] -
Book Deals, Books, Celebrities, Deaths, Media and Journalism, Murder, Nauseating Things, O.J. Simpson, Violence
This Is Why the Founding Fathers Gave Us the Double Jeopardy Clause
Because if people could be tried for the same crime twice, then we’d probably never be gifted with O.J. Simpson’s forthcoming magnum opus, “If I Did It.” Yes, that’s right: “If I Did It.” Here are the details: Fox plans to broadcast an interview with O.J. Simpson in which the former football star discusses “how […] -
Fast Food, Food, Reader Polls
ATL Poll Results: Un Burrito No Es Un Bocadillo
Inspired by litigation taking place in Massachusetts, we recently polled you on this question: Is a burrito a sandwich? The poll result was clear, and in accordance with the ruling by Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Locke: No, a burrito is not a sandwich. It’s gratifying when the law coincides with the commonsense conclusions of ordinary […] -
4th Circuit, Biglaw, CIA, Deaths, Judicial Nominations, Musical Chairs, William Haynes
Musical Chairs: 11.15.06
New Partners: * Proskauer Rose: Fourteen new partners, three new senior counsel. Names here. * Baker Botts: Eighteen (!) new partners. Names here. * Wilson Sonsini: Thriteen new partners. Names here. (Only two members of the class of 1998. How long is the WSGR partner track as a practical matter?) At Risk: * Some are […] -
Bar Exams, Biglaw, Email Scandals, Emily Pataki, Politics, Reader Polls, White & Case
Yes, We Have Heard About Emily Pataki
Failing the New York State bar exam. And emailing her White & Case colleagues about it. We’ve already covered this story; click here. But since it’s what everyone is buzzing about today, we’ll give in to your appetite for more discussion. Two requests for your assistance: 1. If you work at White & Case, went […] -
Airplanes / Aviation, Bad Ideas, Crime, Orin Kerr, Patriot Act, Sex, War on Terror
And Don't Even Think About Joining the "Mile High Club"
Jeez, the terrorists really HAVE won. They’ve sucked all the fun out of flying: A couple’s ill-concealed sexual play aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Los Angeles got them charged with violating the Patriot Act, intended for terrorist acts, and could land them in jail for 20 years. According to their indictment, Carl Persing and […] -
Attorney Misconduct, Biglaw, Legal Ethics, Tax Law
Lawyer of the Day: Jay Gordon
Lawyers are often criticized for lacking an entrepreneurial spirit. They say that risk-taking visionaries end up as CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, while risk-averse weenies end up as their general counsels. But this view of lawyers isn’t universally true. Some lawyers are willing to take a business opportunity when they see it. Exhibit A: ATL’s […]