May 2007
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Biglaw, Money, Skaddenfreude
West Coast Pay Raise Watch: Gibson Dunn Is Meeting
Will Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher be the next West Coast law firm to announce a pay raise for its non-New York offices? Perhaps. Yesterday we received this message from a tipster: Word on the street is that GDC is having an office-wide meeting tomorrow at 4. No word either way as to what they’re going […] -
Alberto Gonzales, Department of Justice, Monica Goodling, U.S. Attorneys Offices, You Go Girl
Monica Goodling: Tears on Her Pillow?
Yesterday we received some saddening and disturbing news. A reader emailed this article to us, with the tagline: “Not very diva-like.” (It was also recently linked to by Wonkette, in a post entitled When Whores Collide.) A former U.S. Justice Department official and central figure in the firing of eight U.S. attorneys tearfully told a […] - Sponsored
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Death Penalty, Deaths, Drugs, Prisons, Sentencing Law, Violence
When This Guy Says It's Time To Change the Formula
Maybe it’s time to change the formula. The inventor of the three-drug cocktail used by many states to carry out the death penalty now believes it’s due for an overhaul. As reported by CNN: “[T]here are other agents that work much faster and much easier,” [Dr. Jay] Chapman said, specifically pointing out an anesthetic called […]
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Crime, Gambling / Gaming, Morning Docket, Politics, Rap, Sex, Sports, Trials
Morning Docket: 05.08.07
* Still excited about last weekend’s Kentucky Derby? Here are the rules for betting on the Iowa and NH Derbies. [Slate] * NBA playoffs as a metaphor for the presidential race. [SI] * World Bank panel finds Wolfowitz violated rules in getting his girlfriend a job. [MSNBC] * Prominent U.S. lawyers to dine with Queen […]
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Akin Gump, Ann Althouse, Biglaw, Crime, Deborah Jeane Palfrey, Fashion, John Dowd, Media and Journalism, Monica Goodling, Prostitution, Sex Scandals
That Brian Ross Is Such A Tease
Apparently we weren’t the only ones who got blue balls from felt cheated by 20/20’s report last Friday on the alleged DC madam, Deborah Jeane Palfrey. Professor Ann Althouse writes: Were you, like me duped into watching “20/20” last night to hear what names they’d name based on the big list forked over to them […] -
Biglaw, Bonuses, Clerkships, Money, Skaddenfreude
Clerkship Bonus Watch: Debevoise Joins the $50K Club
If you’re a current clerk with an offer from Debevoise & Plimpton, good news. The firm has bumped up its clerkship bonus to $50,000 — which is fast becoming the new Biglaw standard. There’s a small catch that may affect a few of you. Unlike some other firms, like Weil Gotshal and Cravath, the Debevoise […] -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 05.07.07
* Wedding-related tidbit for those of you who can’t get enough of LEWW…also check out a recent profile for proof that you can become legendary at something you’ve always done grudgingly. [New York Post] * Shortcuts never pay off. [The Naperville Sun] * Biglaw Summer Associates, looks like you’re covered if you do and covered […] -
Biglaw, Money, Skaddenfreude
West Coast Pay Raise Watch: Latham Is Taking Its Time, Thank You Very Much
Nope, we haven’t heard about any more West Coast firms announcing associate pay raises. We have nothing to add to the recent announcements by Orrick, O’Melveny, and MoFo. If you’re expecting Latham & Watkins to act soon, you will probably be disappointed. They weren’t too quick on the draw the last time around. And rumor […] - Sponsored
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Carter Phillips, Craigslist, Romance and Dating, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Craiglist Poster Faces Stiff Competition for Hottie Clerk's Heart
Remember our lovelorn Craigslist poster, with a hopeless crush on the dazzling Denise McNerney, Merits Clerk of the U.S. Supreme Court? It appears that he may have a rival for the affections of this comely clerk. From today’s Legal Times: [T]here was a large and enthusiastic turnout at Georgetown University Law Center April 26 as […] -
Adam Liptak, Anthony Kennedy, Blogging, D.C. Circuit, Guns / Firearms, Law Professors, Michael Dorf, New York Times, Randy Barnett
Liberal Law Professors and Guns: An Improbable Romance
Liberal law professors can be pretty predictable in their tastes. Volvo stationwagons. Fair trade coffee. Guns. Guns? Yes, guns. No, not gunners — guns. Firearms. Bang bang. The good ol’ Second Amendment. According to a very interesting NYT article, by Adam Liptak: In March, for the first time in the nation’s history, a federal appeals […] -
Contests, Reader Polls, Weddings
Legal Eagle Wedding Watch: April 2007 Couple of the Month
It’s hard to believe it was just a month ago that LEWW moved into our little cubicle at ATL headquarters, a bit nervous about whether we’d survive in the cutthroat blogging world. Here we are at the beginning of May, and LEWW is already flouting the dress code, stealing food from the fridge, and posting […] -
Biglaw, Money, Partner Profits, Skaddenfreude
Skaddenfreude: So How Much Do Partners Actually Take Home?
We’re all very familiar with the average profits-per-partner figures that are published as part of the AmLaw 100 law firm rankings. But since they’re just averages, they do raise some obvious questions: — What’s the average take-home pay for a typical Biglaw partner? — How much do newly minted, junior partners earn, compared to the […] -
Ann Althouse, Cars, Celebrities, Crime, Drinking, DUI / DWI, Lesbians, Paris Hilton, Prisons, Sentencing Law, You Go Girl
Prison Makes Even a Hampton Inn Look Luxurious
Hampton Inn is the dumpy and unacceptable no frills, budget-oriented brand within the Hilton Hotel family. But compared to the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California, where Paris Hilton will be serving out a 45-day sentence for violating the terms of her probation, a Hampton Inn looks like the Waldorf Towers. At this grim […]
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Law Professors, Matthew Waxman, Musical Chairs, Politics, War on Terror
Musical Chairs: Congrats to Matt Waxman
As previously discussed, Matthew Waxman — a member of the Elect (OT 2000/Souter), and a law school classmate of ours — is headed for academia. He recently accepted an offer to join the faculty of Columbia Law School. Congratulations, Matt! But in the meantime, Waxman is pretty busy over at the State Department. Steve Clemons […] -
Anthony Kennedy, Celebrities, Don Imus, Fast Food, Martin Garbus, Morning Docket, Racism, Sports
Morning Docket: 05.07.07
* Justice Kennedy profile: “The Sphinx of Sacramento.” [Slate] * NBA refs give a new meaning to DWB. [SI] * Imus plans lawsuit based on contractual language that acknowledged irreverence. [MSNBC] * Trans fat lawsuit against KFC deep fried, disposed of properly. [CNN] * Indian judge who issued Gere warrant transferred. “Routine”? [MSNBC]
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Biglaw, Money, Skaddenfreude
West Coast Pay Raise Watch: MoFo Sees Orrick's San Francisco, and Raises It a Sacramento
As noted by several commenters, and as this article in Monday’s Recorder will report, Morrison & Foerster has announced a firm-wide increase in associate base salaries. This follows on the heels of pay raise news from two other California-based (or California-originating) firms, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe and O’Melveny & Myers. Here’s the new MoFo pay […] -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 05.04.07
* Cosby Curse, or just another deeply troubled TV writer? [IndyStar] * The Supremes probably figured that no one can look away from a car-crash. [ABA Journal e-Report] * There is almost something noble in this perseverance, in the face of terrible community college adversity. [San Francisco Chronicle] * Also not funny? Dyslexia. [UPI] -
Biglaw, Lolcats, Money, Pictures, Skaddenfreude
Skaddenfreude: A Photo Essay
From ATL reader Darrin Brown: As always, your breaking comp announcements are always appreciated. In response to these recent developments, I whipped up a couple of “lolcats” style graphics in my office this morning. Please feel free to use or enjoy as you see fit. No animals were harmed, and no clients were billed, during […] -
Akin Gump, Biglaw, Deborah Jeane Palfrey, Fabulosity, John Dowd, Litigators, Monica Goodling, Prostitution, Sex Scandals, Thomas Goldstein, You Go Girl
OMG: The Akin Gump Escort Worked For... Monica Goodling's Lawyer!!!
Here are two quick updates to our earlier coverage of Akin Gump, the prestigious D.C. law firm, where an assistant to alleged D.C. madam Deborah Jeane Palfrey worked as a legal secretary. The second of these updates is nothing short of mind-blowing. 1. As a commenter pointed out, Tom Goldstein, the head of Akin Gump’s […] -
Don Imus, Free Speech, Litigators, Martin Garbus, Media and Journalism, Racism
Don Imus's Nine-Figure Lawsuit Against CBS
A draft copy of Don Imus’s complaint indicates that the fired radio show host will be suing CBS, his former employer, for $120 million. Details here. That’s a hefty chunk of change. It’s three times the total value of his $40 million contract. But look at it another way. A hundred and twenty mil is […]