* Politician busted for cheating in marathon. Seriously. [Sports Illustrated] [FN1] * iPhone sued over exclusivity. [MSNBC] * Hospital employees suspended for violating HIPAA after Clooney visit. [CNN] * Suspected killer escapes to St. Martin, so far evades extradition. [CNN] [FN1] Shameless plug: Speaking of marathons, David is running the New York City marathon next […]
On Tuesday, we reported on several sightings of former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, in the vicinity of 13th and F Streets here in Washington, DC. Now we know what he was doing in that part of town: [F]ormer AGAG has retained George Terwilliger of White & Case to represent him in the investigation surrounding his […]
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
* Check it out: the Los Angeles Daily Journal has a brand new blog. Welcome to the blogosphere, Mr. Hurley! [Washington Briefs] * Don’t you wish you had attended a non-top-tier non-T14 law school? At U. Conn. Law, Professor Robert Birmingham (at right) screens prostitution training films in class. [TaxProf Blog] * ESPN’s Stephen Smith […]
It’s tough being a federal judicial nominee. Your entire legal career is gone over with a fine-toothed comb, and every mistake or misstep is brought to light, no matter how minor. From the ABA Journal: A lawyer nominated to a federal appeals court was lead attorney on an $8 million appeal that got tossed because […]
First the case of the $54 million pants was dismissed. And now another ridiculous but amusing lawsuit, previously covered here and here, bites the dust. From a piece by Sheri Qualters for the National Law Journal: The federal court battle over a Massachusetts bar examination question about homosexual marriage has ended with the court accepting […]
In terms of our associate compensation coverage, we’ve been on a bit of a Philly kick recently. We recently covered the pay raise announcements of Ballard Spahr and Blank Rome. We’re happy to continue this theme. In response to requests from several ATL readers, here’s a bonus thread dedicated to PHILADELPHIA. In the comments to […]
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In our column for this week’s New York Observer, we take Michael Clayton, the new legal thriller starring George Clooney, and use it as a jumping-off point for a discussion of the senior associate. Here’s an excerpt: “Who is this guy?” That’s what an icy general counsel (Tilda Swinton) wants to know about George Clooney—of […]
At right: a photograph of one of the bonsai trees that Sullivan & Cromwell has been sending its offerees. Some description, from our tipster: I took a camera phone pic of this S&C bush when it first came, to text to a non-law school friend who could not believe that law firms send plants. It’s […]
Are you concerned about diversity (or the lack thereof) at America’s top law firms? Have you been wishing for a handy resource that would rank the Biglaw shops by their performance on diversity metrics, as well as other measures, such as billable hours and pro bono work? Well, you’re in luck. Later today, Building a […]
* Thomas, J., dissenting. [CNN] * Arbitrator awards Atlanta Falcons $20m Vick bonus. [Yahoo Sports] * The case of the missing mayor comes before a court. [MSNBC] * Kiefer Sutherland, tortured into confession for DUI, gets 48 seasons in jail. [MSNBC] * Michigan Dems and DNC clash as candidates pull out of unsanctioned primary. [CNN]
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Attention, ATL readers — your wit and wisdom are needed. From Cal Law (via Blogonaut): Boalt Hall School of Law has hired San Francisco brand consulting firm Marshall Strategy Inc. to poll students, faculty, alumni and others in aid of devising a “single brand” name for the school, a Boalt spokeswoman said. San Francisco Bay […]
Back in June, we predicted that veteran litigator Joseph Russoniello, of Cooley Godward Kronish in San Francisco, would be nominated to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District. Months later, no nominee has been named. As the folks over at Legal Pad noted last month, it’s a bit strange — especially since Ruossoniello’s background […]
An attorney sent this office-wide email to the entire Washington office of Arnold & Porter: To: [D.C. office of Arnold & Porter]Subject: Did you leave your tie on my chair? I know this may sound ridiculous, however, I’m not sure how to handle this unusual situation. I don’t know where it came from, but this […]
Here’s our latest legal celebrity sighting, for our occasional Eyes of the Law feature: I’ve seen Alberto Gonzales walking the streets near Metro Center three times in the last month. Today he was walking with a blonde woman who was keeping a comfortable distance and not saying much. She looked like someone I should recognize, […]
From a Philadelphia tipster: “Since you posted the Blank Rome raise, you might as well post this raise regarding Ballard Spahr as well.” Ballard Spahr is an Am Law 100 firm. So sure, we’re happy to post their associate pay raise memo. Check it out, after the jump.