December 2006
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Crime, Drugs, Prisons, Pro Se Litigants, Reader Polls
Ward v. Arm & Hammer: What Do You Think?
Remember this great lawsuit, which we wrote about last week? In case you don’t, here’s a quick recap: Summary: Pro se litigant George Allen Ward is suing Arm & Hammer and its corporate parent, Church & Dwight, for $425 million. His theory of liability: failure to warn. The company failed to warn him that if […] -
Biglaw, Bonuses, Money, Shopping, Wall Street
Associate Bonus Watch: How Will You Spend Your Loot?
We swear we had the idea before reading this Greedy NY item. Truth be told, we didn’t steal it from the message boards. We stole it from DealBreaker: In business journalism, there are certain kind of articles that get written and rewritten every year. There’s the “How To Behave At An Office Party” article that […] - Sponsored
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Ann Althouse, Asians, Barrington Parker, Contests, Hotties, Money, Reality TV, Survivor, Television, Yul Kwon
Congratulations to Yul Kwon -- Who Says You Don't Learn Anything at Yale Law School?
Apparently you learn how to survive on a desert island. And how to beat out your fellow competitors for a $1 million cash prize, on one of America’s biggest reality television shows. Yul Kwon, the newly crowned winner of “Survivor: Race Wars” “Survivor: Cook Islands,” is a lawyer, former Second Circuit law clerk, and 2000 […]
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Celebrities, Deaths, Fabulosity, Fat People, Kids, Money
Speaking of the Children...
We’re glad to see that kids today have their priorities straight: Children under 10 think being a celebrity is the “very best thing in the world” but do not think quite as much of God, a survey has revealed. The poll of just under 1,500 youngsters ranked “God” as their tenth favourite thing in the […] -
Biglaw, Bonuses, Kids, Money, Wall Street
Associate Bonus Watch: What About the Children?
We read the message boards, so you don’t have to. Yes, you owe us big-time. We’re mainly interested in bonus announcements. But occasionally we notice other items. Last week, we were oddly touched by this post. And today we were moved by these sentiments: Man, this is depressing. I’ve been following this board for a […] -
3rd Circuit, Federal Judges, Judicial Nominations, Kent Jordan, Noel Hillman, Politics, Senate Judiciary Committee
A Third Circuit Update
A few quick updates on our former stomping grounds, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit: 1. There’s been some speculation about who might be nominated for the Third Circuit seat previously held by Justice Alito. What we’re now hearing is that it’s probably going to Judge Noel Hillman, a former high-ranking Justice […] -
Biglaw, Bonuses, Money
Associate Bonus Watch: Ropes & Gray, and Some Non-New York Numbers
According to this post at Greedy NY, the New York office of Ropes & Gray has matched the market bonuses, with respect to its most junior classes (who are paid lockstep bonuses — more senior classes are not). Here’s the posting, which includes some non-NYC compensation figures (since some of you have been asking after […] -
John Ashcroft, Law Schools, Lunacy, Religion, Weirdness
What Is Up With Law School Libraries These Days?
Breaking news: The Second Coming is almost here! Don’t believe us? Check out the official press release: [T]he disasters and plagues that are described in the Bible are about to happen. The immediate future will be difficult for everyone, but the result will be that people acknowledge the true Christian God and follow his commandments. […] - Sponsored
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
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Biglaw, Bonuses, Money
Associate Bonus Watch: Cleary Matches
That’s what we’re hearing, from sources within the firm. This isn’t terribly surprising, since Cleary Gottlieb — despite being an A-list firm — tends to be a follower, not a leader, on associate compensation. Unless you’re talking about Italy. If you have a Cleary bonus memo or table, please send it our way. Thanks. Update […] -
Cars, Celebrities, Death Penalty, Environment / Environmental Law, Gay Marriage, Morning Docket, Music, New Jersey, Politics, Porn Names, Prisons, Sentencing Law, Trademarks
Morning Docket: 12.18.06
* Solitary confinement, cruel and unusual? Cruel, perhaps, but not that unusual. [St. Petersburg Times via How Appealing] * Florida and California decide to take a little break on the whole lethal injection thing. [CNN] * New Jersey Legislature does what New Jersey’s Supreme Court told them to. [FindLaw] * Mariah Carey is concerned that […]
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Celebrities, Crime, Perverts, Pets, Sex
Why You Shouldn't Hire Natasha Lyonne as Your Dog Walker
We’re late in writing about this story. But given our commitment to covering celebrity legal woes, we must at least mention it: Actress Natasha Lyonne, the star of “American Pie” accused of threatening to sexually molest a dog, turned herself in at a New York court on Friday. A bench warrant was issued for her […] -
Biglaw, Bonuses, Dewey Ballantine, Dewy Orifice, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, Law Firm Mergers, Money, Preston Gates & Ellis, Week in Review
ATL Week in Review -- Biglaw Bonus Edition: December 11-15
We summarized the past week in non-bonus news back in this post. Now, we provide a recap of last week in Biglaw and associate bonus news: * In merger news, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart and Preston Gates & Ellis are combining to form “K&L Gates.” * Meanwhile, the Dewey-Orrick merger will be delayed in its consummation. […] -
Crime, Food, Masturbation, Nauseating Things
So You Like To Swallow...
Ranch dressing? Some news out of Wheaton, Illinois, which gives a whole new meaning to the term “creamy ranch”: A high school student is facing criminal charges after school officials say he ejaculated into the cafeteria salad dressing. Marco Castro, 17, was charged with one count each of attempted aggravated battery and disorderly conduct, both […]
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Announcements, Borat, Celebrities, Drinking, Duke Lacrosse Team Rape Case, Eumi Choi, Job Searches, Movies, Nauseating Things, Orrin Hatch, Pro Se Litigants, Public Interest, Senate Judiciary Committee, Sex, State Judges, State Judges Are Clowns, Stephen Breyer, Week in Review
ATL Week in Review -- Bonus-Free Edition: December 11 - 15
Here’s our recap of the past week in ATL, completely free of Biglaw or bonus news (which will be summarized in a separate “Week in Review” post). The theme for this week’s news: “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” * Hardworking lawyers are still unhappy with their sex lives. * Celebrities […] -
Biglaw, Bonuses, Money
Associate Bonus Watch: More Skadden Data; Friday Open Thread
A follow-up on our two prior Skadden Arps bonus posts. What we’re now hearing is that Skadden’s non-New York offices have circulated their bonus memos, but that nobody in the New York office has received a memo yet. This strikes us as odd. But it is true that all the numbers we’ve received thus far […] -
Crime, Deaths, Intellectual Property, Kids, Murder, Music, Non-Sequiturs, Patents, Pets, Sex, Shopping, Violence, White-Collar Crime
Non-Sequiturs: 12.15.06
* It helps the People’s case when an alleged polygamist doesn’t look like Brad Pitt or, you know, anyone non-creepy. [AP via Yahoo! News] * “Low blood sugar” is to an opera singer what “exhaustion” is to an anorexic poppet du jour. [International Herald Tribune] * What would the holidays be without a child left […] -
Biglaw, Dewey Ballantine, Dewy Orifice, Law Firm Mergers
Dewy Orifice: Merger Interruptus
The merger between Dewey Ballantine and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe will take longer than expected. From the WSJ: The proposed merger between law firms Dewey Ballantine LLP and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has encountered a delay. Meanwhile, Dewey Ballantine has lost some leading partners. The full partnerships of both firms were due to vote […] -
Biglaw, Bonuses, Money
Associate Bonus Watch: More Skadden Scuttlebutt
The previously discussed rumor about Skadden matching the market bonuses is looking pretty accurate. In addition to the Greedy NY poster, a class of 2002 member who received a market bonus, we’ve heard from a class of 2004 member who received a $40,000 bonus — which is, of course, consistent with the market. Skadden bonuses […] -
9th Circuit, Blog Wars, Douglas Berman, Habeas Corpus, Harry Pregerson, Law Professors, Orin Kerr, SCOTUS, Sentencing Law, Supreme Court
Sentencing Law Smackdown: Berman v. Kerr
It is SO ON. More on Judge Pregerson’s Opinion in Carrington v. United States [Volokh Conspiracy] More Kerr on Carrington and mandate recall discretion [Sentencing Law and Policy] Distinguishing finality interests between convictions and sentences [Sentencing Law and Policy] Earlier: Sentencing Law Smackdown: Berman v. Kerr? Judge Harry Pregerson Is Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’ -
Cyberlaw, Richard Posner, Weirdness
This Is Cool: Judge Posner In Cyberspace
Check it out here. We haven’t had a chance to read the whole transcript yet. We’ve spent the afternoon chasing down bonus news and mystery smells. But if you have read it, and have some reactions or favorite parts, please share them in the comments. Thanks! Update: The Washington Post comments on Judge Posner’s foray […]