March 2007
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Contests, Hotties, Libraries / Librarians, Reader Polls
Law Librarian Hotties: It's Time for a Runoff!
Thank you to everyone who voted in ATL’s Law Librarian Hotties contest. The first round of voting is now complete, and we have four finalists. On the women’s side, our slate of thirteen fantastic nominees has been reduced to two worthy competitors: 1. JOY HANSON 2. ABIGAIL RUDMAN And on the men’s side, we’ve whittled […] -
Alison Maynard, Environment / Environmental Law, Lawyer of the Day, Litigators, Lunacy, Politics, Weirdness
Lawyer of the Day: Alison Maynard
When we wrote about her amusing court filing earlier today, we redacted her name. But since she has shown that she has no problem with being identified, even going so far as to comment on our prior post, we’re happy to shout her name from the blogospheric rooftops: ALISON MAYNARD. Alison Maynard, who ran unsuccessfully […] - Sponsored
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Aaron Charney, Biglaw, Eric Krautheimer, Gay
Brokeback Lawfirm: Eric Krautheimer Is Busy as a Bee
In the continuing saga of Aaron Charney v. Sullivan & Cromwell, there are two central “villians” (assuming you take Charney’s side — which is about 60 percent of you). The first villian is Eric Krautheimer, the partner who allegedly made the “bend over” comment. The second is Alexandra Korry, the M&A queen who allegedly referred […]
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Hotties, Law Schools, Pictures, Richard Posner, You Go Girl
If BC Law Goes Up Five Spots in U.S. News Next Year, Here's Why
Meet Adrienne (at right), a 22-year-old hottie from South Carolina — and a current student at Boston College Law School. Adrienne graces the cover of the current issue of Barstool Sports. We are not familiar with this publication, but we are advised that it is “a prestigious biweekly magazine.” In our opinion, the cover photograph […] -
Contests, Federal Judges, Jon Newman, Reader Polls, Supreme Court Clerks, Weddings
Your January 2007 Couple of the Month
Kristina Daugirdas and Nicholas Bagley made a valiant effort in our Couple of the Month contest. Over time, they narrowed the gap between themselves and the leading couple considerably. But in the end, it wasn’t enough — especially since the leading couple, which started off and remained in the lead throughout the contest, included a […] -
Alison Maynard, Bad Ideas, Drinking, Stupid Lawyer Tricks
This Is WAY Better Than 'The Dog Ate My Pleading'
In case you’re wondering about the outcome, our tipster states: “Amazingly, the Judge granted the motion.” We contacted the attorney responsible for this court filing, to verify its authenticity. She responded: “Can I ask what your interest is, please, and how you acquired these?” We’re taking that as a “Yes, they’re authentic.” We gave the […] -
Blogging, Celebrities, Deaths, Media and Journalism, Morning Docket, Naomi Campbell, Politics, Sentencing Law
Morning Docket: 03.08.07
* Is he a journalist? Well, he’s done the time, so let’s give him credit for the crime. [Washington Post via How Appealing] * It’s for a slightly different reason this time, but the U.S. still self-righteously refuses to run for seat on the UN Human Rights Council. [Jurist] * I’m not sure I’d even […]
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Aaron Charney, Biglaw, Food, Law Schools
Brokeback Lawfirm: Just Throw Blueberry Muffins at the Problem!
Okay, so those BU bagels are off-limits. But there are other options: Is S&C going on a bagels-and-danish charm offensive, in light of the recent PR troubles caused by Charney v. Sullivan & Cromwell? Our source raises this possibilty: As an alumnus, I received this from the lgbt law students’ listserv. I don’t recall S&C […] - Sponsored
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Aaron Charney, Barack Obama, Biglaw, Election Law, Hillary Clinton, Laurence Tribe, Non-Sequiturs, Politics, Tax Law
Non-Sequiturs: 03.07.07
(We’re filling in today for Stella Q, who has more pressing — and billable — matters to attend to.) * Super-needy partners are the worst to work for. We knew of one partner who would summon an associate from another floor to retrieve a document from her printer and bring it in to her — […] -
Cheapness, Food, Law Reviews, Law Schools, Rudeness
Breakfast Food Controversy Erupts at BU Law
In response to our coverage of “Sectiongate” up at Harvard Law School, one commenter wrote: To see how dumb this topic is, imagine replacing “Harvard” with “Boston University.” Yes, that would be dumb. Because Boston University School of Law has its own stupid pseudo-scandal, and it’s not Sectiongate. Say hello to… Bagelgate!!! Date: Tue, 6 […] -
Department of Justice, Federal Government, Politics, U.S. Attorneys Offices
The Pearl Harbor Day Massacre: The Plot Thickens
Earlier this week, we wrote: Despite the catchy and provocative title we’ve bestowed upon this story, we must confess: We don’t completely “get” the quasi-scandal surrounding the dismissal of eight U.S. Attorneys around the country. Well, after reading your informative comments, and in light of subsequent revelations, we’re beginning to get it. The Democrats are […] -
Aaron Charney, Biglaw, Gay
Brokeback Lawfirm: An Insider's View (Part 2)
This is a continuation of our prior post, Brokeback Lawfirm: An Insider’s View (Part 1), in which a source who worked in the General Practice (i.e., Corporate) group of Sullivan & Cromwell discussed Aaron Charney’s case against S&C, with the benefit of insider knowledge. If you haven’t already done so, you should read that post […] -
Biglaw, Job Searches, Kenyon & Kenyon, Layoffs, Money, Skaddenfreude
Skaddenfreude: Layoffs (and Raises) at Kenyon & Kenyon
Over at Kenyon & Kenyon, the prominent intellectual property law firm, it’s the best of times — and the worst of times. It’s the best of times for incoming associates, who will be earning the new market rate of $160,000. It’s the worst of times for the ex-Kenyon associates who are now looking for jobs. […]
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Blog Wars, Blogging, Jan Crawford Greenburg, Linda Greenhouse, Media and Journalism, New York Times, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, Vicious Infighting
Greenhouse v. Greenburg: This Queen Bee Will Not Buzz Off
We have previously compared the fierce competition between Supreme Court correspondents Linda Greenhouse, of the New York Times, and Jan Crawford Greenburg, of the Chicago Tribune, to the rivalry between Margo Channing (Bette Davis) and Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter) in All About Eve. For decades, Linda Greenhouse has ruled the reportorial roost at the Supreme […] -
Bankruptcy, Biglaw, Harvey Miller, Money, Musical Chairs, Wall Street
Musical Chairs: Weil Gotshal -- In With the Old, Out With the New?
This morning brings some big news in the world of bankruptcy law. From the WSJ Law Blog: You can go home again, especially if you’re Harvey Miller (at right). The legendary bankruptcy lawyer is expected to rejoin to Weil Gotshal, whose partners are scheduled to vote on his return tomorrow. “I would be delighted to […] -
Aaron Charney, Biglaw, Eric Krautheimer, Gay, Gera Grinberg
Brokeback Lawfirm: An Insider's View (Part 1)
Here’s some juicy gossip about the case that everyone can’t stop talking about: Aaron Charney v. Sullivan & Cromwell. Some of this information has previously appeared elsewhere, but this letter nicely synthesizes everything. It’s long, so we’ll post it in two parts. Here’s the first installment: While I’ve hesitated until now to write, your coverage […] -
Cyberlaw, David Hoffman, Free Speech, Media and Journalism, Racism, Rudeness, Sexual Harassment, Technology, Washington Post
Here Is Some Interesting Reading Material
Worth your time: this article, from the front page of today’s Washington Post, and this post, by Professor Dave Hoffman (who is quoted in the article). Harsh Words Die Hard on the Web: Law Students Feel Lasting Effects of Anonymous Attacks [Washington Post] Article on Xoxohth and Legal Gossip [Concurring Opinions] -
Crime, Reality TV, Survivor, Television, Violence
Oh Those Crazy Harvard Law School Kids
This has nothing to do with Sectiongate. It’s actually about something of greater significance, if that can be believed. Alex Angarita — a Harvard Law School graduate, former associate at O’Melveny & Myers, and star of the “Survivor: Fiji” reality TV show — has been arrested. From TMZ.com: “Survivor: Fiji” star Alex Angarita faced off […] -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 03.07.07
* I want a shirt that says “The 9th Circuit sucks!” [First Amendment Center via How Appealing] * Yeah, no kidding; where do you think we’ve been contracting out our torture? [Jurist] * Dallas plaintiff’s firm cuts some fat. [Texas Lawyer via Law.com] * Baby-swinger pleads guilty. CNN runs another flattering photo. [CNN] * Why […]
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Attorney Misconduct, Bad Ideas, Benchslaps, Dale Kimball, Legal Ethics, Snell & Wilmer, Stupid Lawyer Tricks
Timestampgate: Snell & Wilmer's Letter to Judge Dale Kimball
We have obtained a letter that Snell & Wilmer partner Tracy Fowler sent to Judge Dale Kimball (D. Utah) concerning Timestampgate. Our source for the letter expressed the following opinion (opinion! opinion! no verifiable statement of fact!): Attached is a letter Tracy Fowler sent to Judge Kimball explaining that he is “shocked and embarrassed” that […]