February 2011
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Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Old People
Don't Forget
Ed. note: This post is by Will Meyerhofer, a former Sullivan & Cromwell attorney turned psychotherapist. He holds degrees from Harvard, NYU Law, and The Hunter College School of Social Work, and he blogs at The People’s Therapist. His new book, Life is a Brief Opportunity for Joy, is available on Amazon. My client was […] -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 02.23.11
* If I had a nickel for every federal judge who dismissed a challenge to Obamacare, I’d have fifteen cents. Come to think of it, phrasing it that way doesn’t illustrate a whole lot. Oh well. [New York Times] * Tennessee seeks to outdumb every other state with a proposal that would make it a […]
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Deaths, Law Professors, Law School Deans, Law Schools
Widener Law School Still Isn't Telling Students Its Stance on the 'Dean Killing' Hypothetical
Last week, we briefly mentioned the situation of Lawrence Connell. Connell is the Widener Law School professor who wrote a hypothetical involving him killing the dean of Widener Law. Was the hypo in poor taste? Probably. At the very least it was somewhat disrespectful to his boss. But people are making a huge deal about […]
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 02.22.11
* Umm… did Wisconsin get transferred to North Africa or something? I think we need a speech from Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker where he says he’s in Madison but we all know he’s in Toronto. [The Awl] * Screw this. I’m going to write a “Tiger Mother” book. Battle Hymn of the Angry Black Man. […] -
Law School Deans, Money, Quote of the Day, Student Loans
Quote of the Day: But You Don't Mind Taking Money From Idiots, Do You?
If you’re a law student and think you’ll make $140,000 right out of law school, you’re an idiot. — Gary Roberts, dean of the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis, in an interview with the Indiana Lawyer (subscription). -
Defamation, United Kingdom / Great Britain
U.K. No Longer Your One-Stop Shopping Spot for Libel/Defamation Issues?
Well now this would be interesting. Can you imagine living in a world where the United Kingdom wasn’t the worldwide meeting place for pissed off celebrities with no grounds for defamation/libel lawsuits? It could happen. According to reports, Deputy British Prime Minister Nick Clegg is sick of England being a “laughing stock” when it comes […] -
Law Schools, Minority Issues, U.S. News
Adding 'Diversity' to U.S. News Rankings Wouldn't Accomplish Much
We all know how important the U.S. News Law School Rankings are to our system of legal education. The jobs of law school deans depend on the rankings, and they therefore significantly impact what law schools are willing or able to do. It’s crazy that a for profit magazine has so much power over the […] -
Advertising, Biglaw, Career Center, Job Searches, Shameless Plugs, This Is an Ad
Career Center Survey: Did You Work On Presidents Day?
Last month, we reported that 66% of survey respondents had to work on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, with 32% of respondents’ firms not even recognizing it as an official firm holiday. In today’s Career Center survey, brought to you by Lateral Link, we want to find out whether you were on or off the […] - Sponsored
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Judge of the Day, Lawyer of the Day, Real Estate
Why People Don't Like Lawyer Tenants
Oh, condominiums. To own your own box of air in the sky, subject to the terms and conditions of your neighbors and building managers. Lex Luthor always had this right: either you own land or ponces wearing underwear on the outside can swoop in and ruin your good time. We’ve got a couple of lawyer/condo […] -
Biglaw, Small Law Firms, Tax Law
Small Firms, Big Lawyers: Disclaimer — This Post Contains No Tax Advice
Ed. note: This is the latest installment of Small Firms, Big Lawyers, one of Above the Law’s new columns for small-firm lawyers. Nor does it create an attorney-client relationship between you and Above the Law. It may also constitute attorney advertising, depending on the state you’re in (such as boredom or apathy). Please consult the […] -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 02.22.11
* Something called the “Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act” is moving through the Minnesota Legislature and is described thusly: “If you eat too much and get fat, you can’t sue the food retailer.” The Scales of Justice. [Grand Forks Herald] * Lat’s alma mater has started an initiative called “Don’t Filter Me, Bro.” [Yale […]
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 02.21.11
* This Wayne State law student has devoted her life to making all of us look bad. [Detroit Free Press] * Squash enthusiast Arlen Specter has returned to legal practice as a solo practitioner. [Philadelphia Inquirer] * After the revolution, Tunisia naturally has moved onto the important business of deciding what to do with the […]
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 02.18.11
* Freakishly tall woman would like to be a lawyer if modeling doesn’t work out. More importantly, here are some pictures of a freakishly tall model. [AOL News] * Goat poo securities. [Dealbreaker] * At some point, we’re going to have to take a closer look at the alleged horse rapist. [News Times] * Republicans, […]
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Biglaw, Dissolution, Howrey LLP, Musical Chairs, Partner Issues
Howrey Going To Get Out of Here?
A report surfaced yesterday claiming that Howrey has now more or less given itself an end date: March 1, according to the report on Shark Tank Legal. Partners who have received offers to join Winston & Strawn are expected to accept them by March 1st. After that, Howrey will be in full dissolution mode. Even […] -
Associate Bonus Watch 2010, Bonuses
Associate Bonus Watch: Linklaters Links Spring Bonuses to the S&C Scale, Not Cravath's
This is a little bit surprising. Not that Linklaters matched spring bonuses. We’re getting to the point that pretty much every firm that wants to be taken seriously is going to have to match spring bonuses. No, the weird thing is that Linklaters matched the lower level of spring bonuses set by Sullivan & Cromwell, […] -
Document Review, Technology
The Next Big 'Buzz Words' in Legal Technology
From “concept searching” to “cloud computing,” every year there are new buzz words and catch phrases that enter into the lexicon of legal technology. Of course, when you are dealing with technology of any sort, you should expect to update jargon regularly (such as from 3G to 4G to 5G, whatever that means). 2011 is […] -
pls hndle thx, Romance and Dating, Sex
Pls Hndle Thx: BroTips
Ed. note: Have a question for next week? Send it in to advice@abovethelaw.com. Dear ATL, One of the things I don’t like about your blog is that you never have anything for Biglaw Bros who are just looking to use their jobs and money to score chicks. It’s fine to talk about women’s issues, debt […] -
Asians, Crime, Guns / Firearms, Quote of the Day, Temple University, James E. Beasley Law, Trials, Violence
Quote of the Day: Say It Sister
I wouldn’t have felt good about [Gerald Ung] going to jail for 40 years for a bad decision made in 70 seconds. If he went to jail, it doesn’t take back the year of recovery and rehabilitation my brother has had to endure. There’s no malice towards the shooter here. And I wish his supporters […] -
Biglaw, Layoffs, Staff Layoffs
Staff Layoff Watch: Schulte Roth Has A Different Kind of Spring Surprise
We’ve been trying to figure out how many top New York firms will adopt spring bonuses. It doesn’t appear that Schulte Roth & Zabel will be one of them. Multiple tipsters report Schulte Roth conducted staff layoffs earlier this week. But maybe we shouldn’t jump to the conclusion that this means Schulte will not be […] -
Police, Sexual Harassment
Police Tell Female Law Students 'Don't Dress Like a Slut' To Avoid Sexual Assault
Sigh. You know, I kind of get what this police officer was trying to say. When speaking in front of a group of law students at Osgoode Hall Law School, a Toronto cop told women they could avoid sexual harassment and assault by not dressing like sluts. As a black person, I’ve heard similar things. […]