June 2011
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Bar Exams, Law Professors, Law School Deans, Law Schools
Did Uga Eat The Grades At UGA Law?
Well, it’s the middle of June, and it seems that some law students are still waiting for their grades. As we know from past discussion of the issue, this is a fairly common practice. The only problem with it is that it keeps law students fiending for their last grade like a crack addict searching […] -
Billable Hours, Small Law Firms
Small Firms, Big Lawyers: The Real Reason for Timesheets
What did you do yesterday? I’m assuming you went to work. Did you put in a full day? Great. Let’s assume you got started around 9:00, took about an hour for lunch, and signed off at 7:00. Maybe for you that’s a light day, or maybe that’s a long day. Doesn’t matter. So that means […] - Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms. -
Blog Wars, Drugs, Elizabeth Wurtzel, Money, Screw-Ups, Student Loans
Kids, Get High Off Drugs, Not Debt. It's More Fun And People Are Nicer To You When It's Time To Recover.
Let’s say that instead of taking on huge debts while I was in law school, I had taken up a wicked cocaine habit. Let’s say I had done loads and loads of blow from 2000 to 2007 and then went into a 12-step program. If I had been lucky enough to avoid an overdose or […]
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Biglaw, Crime, Kids, Lawyer of the Day, Nauseating Things, Pornography, Technology
Lawyer of the Day: Gibson Dunn Associate Hit With Child Porn Charges
Allegations of criminal conduct can be made against attorneys from all walks of life. An innocent-looking solo practitioner in Illinois can be accused of prostitution. A partner in a well-regarded Minnesota law firm, the incoming president of the state bar association, can be accused of molesting a child (and convicted of criminal sexual conduct, after […] -
Biglaw, Document Review, In-House Counsel, Masturbation, Solo Practitioners
Dancing The Pole
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 (affiliate link). My […] -
Admin, Announcements, Blogging, Fabulosity, Media and Journalism
Breaking Up the ATL Boys' Club (Nobody Likes a Sausage Fest)
My name is Staci Zaretsky, but most of you have known me as Morning Dockette for the better part (or worst part, depending on your opinion) of a year now. You must be wondering why I’m finally putting aside my absurd pseudonym and writing this post under my real name. Well, thanks to the powers […] -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 06.15.11
* According to this lawsuit, a medical license is just a free pass to steal people’s time and money. Clearly, the way around this is to bill the doctor for your time and then sue when he refuses to pay. [MSNBC] * Former lieutenant Daniel Choi will go to trial this August for his White […]
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Crime, Litigators, Murder, Nancy Grace, Television, Trials
Fear And Loathing, The Squeakquel
I knew the moment would come when I’d have to watch a full hour of Nancy Grace and I was not looking forward to it. The daytime anchors and hosts had been mere fluffers for Nancy Grace’s performance at night and there were multiple teases to her show throughout the day. For Nancy Grace is […] - Sponsored
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so… -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 06.14.11
* An associate in the New York office of Gibson Dunn, Moshe Gerstein, has been hit with child pornography charges. (More coverage to come; if you know him personally and have info to share, please email us.) [New York County District Attorney’s Office] * Motion to vacate the Proposition 8 decision, on the grounds that […] -
Advertising, Biglaw, Billable Hours, Career Center, Shameless Plugs, Summer Associates, This Is an Ad
Career Center: Manage Your Time -- Life on a Professional's Clock
Welcome to the world of Biglaw — a world of wonder, a world of magic, a world of pure imagination — okay, not really. After you are done watching Willy Wonka, come with me and you’ll see a world of schedules, time constraints, and statutory deadlines with loopholes and an infinite number of exceptions. If […] -
Hotties, Law Schools, Politics
Ilan Grapel: He's No Austin Powers
As we mentioned yesterday, a student at Emory Law School by the name of Ilan Chaim Grapel was arrested in Egypt on Sunday, and ordered held for 15 days. The Egyptians allege that Grapel is a “highly trained” spy, working for the state of Israel. Ilan Grapel is a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen. And he did […] -
Advertising, Fashion, Fashion Is Fun, Shameless Plugs, Shopping, Shopping For Others, This Is an Ad
Above the Law Readers Can Get 50% Off For A Father's Day Gift
Father’s Day is coming up. This holiday is never as big as the other fake holiday known as Mother’s Day. That’s because fathers, in general, just want the kids to get out of the house long enough for them to have sex and an uninterrupted nap. But, if you have a good Dad who only […] -
Contests, Judge of the Day, Lawsuit of the Day, Lawyer of the Day, Reader Polls
Lawyer of the Month: May Reader Poll
Yes, I get that June 14th is a little bit late to be doing the May Lawyer of the Month poll. Yes, I also understand that the person who will almost undoubtedly be June’s Playmate Lawyer of the Month, Reema Bajaj, is ineligible for May — and that fact might leave some of our readers […]
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
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Advertising, Free Speech, Google / Search Engines, Lawyer Advertising, Small Law Firms
Size Matters: An Important Victory For Small-Firm Advertising
Law firm advertising is expensive and certain methods may be cost-prohibitive for small firms. For instance, a small firm may not be able to afford a television or print campaign. Enter online marketing including, among other things, Google AdWords and sponsored links. In 2009, a law firm filed a lawsuit in Wisconsin state court challenging […] -
Bar Exams, Law Schools
Bar Review Diaries: Making Law From Fire Logs
I’m not sure how to say this, but I think some of our columnists are starting to get a little unhinged. This week on the Bar Review Diaries, we’ll start off with some wood-piling hallucinations and imaginary Kiwi exchange students. Let’s join Mariah in Vermont, a.k.a. the 1860s, after the jump… -
Adam Liptak, English Grammar and Usage, New York Times, Quote of the Day, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Quote of the Day: But What's the Alternative?
I think that it’s probably wrong, in almost all situations, to use a dictionary in the courtroom. Dictionary definitions are written with a lot of things in mind, but rigorously circumscribing the exact meanings and connotations of terms is not usually one of them. — Jesse Sheidlower, editor at large of the Oxford English Dictionary, […] -
Nauseating Things, Vermin / Rodents / Pests
Bedbugs Back In Brooklyn D.A.'s Office
Another summer, another reason to never go to Brooklyn. Yes, my friends, the bedbugs are back in the King’s County District Attorney’s Office. Last summer, bedbugs invaded the KCDA’s office — and emails started flying around from concerned employees on the verge of having anxiety attacks. You’d think that given all the coverage and stress, […] -
Crime, Litigators, Murder, Nancy Grace, Television, Trials
Fear And Loathing On Headline News
On Sunday night, I was sitting on my couch eating Chicken McNuggets®, when Lat Skyped™ me. The following is a faithful transcript of our conversation. Lat: Hey Juggs, I’ve got an assignment for you. Wait, why aren’t you wearing a shirt? Me: Why are you wearing a top hat? L: Touché. Listen, I have an […] -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 06.14.11
* Because Governor Cuomo hasn’t signed New York’s new ethics bill yet, members of the executive and legislative branches still have time to send crotchal TwitPics without consequence. [Wall Street Journal] * With a two-week leave of absence, however, Anthony Weiner’s time may be coming really soon. And in spite of Weinergate, I still think […]
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Biglaw, Rankings, Vault rankings, Williams & Connolly
The 2012 Vault Rankings: Proof Of Short Memories
On February 27, 2009, Latham & Watkins laid off 440 associates and staff. These official layoffs came after months of quietly and stealthily laying off employees. That year, Latham fell from #7 to #17 on the Vault 100 list of the most prestigious law firms. It was one of the biggest single year drops ever […]