August 2008

Later today, we will open the reader polls in ATL Idol, the “reality blogging” competition in which you will select the next editor of Above the Law. Before we do that, however, we’d like to give our panel of “celebrity judges” the chance to weigh in on the contestants. Reader opinions on the competitors have […]

This sign captures the flavor of the past week in law firm news, including the massive layoffs at Cadwalader and the office closings at Akin Gump. If you have other tips for us, send them to us here. The law firm pain is starting to be felt even by those still in law school. We’ve […]

* Lehman to unload mortgage assets? [New York Times] * Monster reaches $47.5 million settlement. [WSJ Law Blog] * YouTube baby food poisoner arrested. [CNN] * Two of Snoop’s groupies arrested. [MSNBC] * Scientist about to be indicted in anthrax mailings case apparently committed suicide. [AP]