August 2012
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Drugs, Gambling, Gambling / Gaming, Politics, Pornography, Tax Law
Pol Dancing: Five Less Heralded GOP Platform Planks That Impact Lawyers
Which GOP Platform planks should lawyers care about? Joe Patrice has some suggestions... -
Gay Marriage, Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 08.29.12
* New Zealand's Parliament has passed the first stage of a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage. Lawmakers were apparently inspired by President Obama's public support of the issue. [Huffington Post] * The trial of a Florida teen accused of impersonating a physician assistant is underway. Among other things, he allegedly dressed in scrubs, used a stethoscope, and performed CPR on a patient. Apparently, just because you've seen it on Grey's Anatomy doesn't mean you're allowed to do it in real life. [ABC News] * "And to my son, I bequeath my playlist of one-hit wonders and my season pass to Breaking Bad." Marketwatch tackles the tricky question of who owns your digital music (and e-book) collections after you die. [Marketwatch / WSJ] * A New Mexico criminal defense attorney, David "Chip" Venie, was charged yesterday with allegedly shooting a man in the leg at his law office. Oh, and Venie's wife filmed the whole thing on her cell phone, including the unarmed victim holding out his empty hands. [ABA Journal] * Lawyers for the Amish men and women charged with forcibly cutting the beards and hair of their "perceived enemies" say they were motivated by compassion, not hatred. Sometimes you've just got to let someone know her haircut's not doing her any favors. [NY Times] * In First Amendment news, the D.C. Circuit court has invalidated an FDA regulation requiring cigarette companies to place warning labels on packages. Is this a victory for free speech, or for big tobacco? [The Atlantic] - Sponsored
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Cars, Cyberlaw, Department of Justice, Federal Government, Intellectual Property, Technology
Kim Dotcom Can Finally Pay His Lawyers; And There Will Be Much Rejoicing
A New Zealand Court allowed the Megaupload leader to have access his money so his lawyers can finally get paid...
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Facebook, Job Searches, Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: I Can Believe That
Working at an electronics store is TOTALLY the same as working as a lawyer... -
In-House Counsel, Travel / Vacation
House Rules: Taking Time to Smell the Roses
As a lawyer, you should make the effort to take time to smell the roses once in a while... -
Drinking, Drugs, Education / Schools, Marijuana
What, No Double-Secret Probation? Frat Sues School for $10 Million Over Suspension
You gotta fight... for the right... to paaaaaaarty! No, really... -
Drinking, Privacy, Sex, Technology, United Kingdom / Great Britain
Why Don't We Just Do It In The Road? Because Pervy Police Workers Might Want the Tape
A British couple was caught having sex on security camera, and a police offficial allegedly enjoyed the tape a little too much... -
Law Schools, Music, Weirdness
Welcome, Law Students: We've Found Some Appropriate Music To Herald Your Coming
The new kids at one law school get treated to some "uplifting" music at the start of the school year. Note the scare quotes... - Sponsored
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9th Circuit, Alex Kozinski, Celebrities, Fabulosity, Federal Judges, Movies
A Star Is Born: Chief Judge Alex Kozinski, Coming To A Movie Theater Near You
Which forthcoming feature film boasts a cameo from Chief Judge Alex Kozinski of the Ninth Circuit? -
Drinking, DUI / DWI, Prostitution, Reality TV, Sex, Sex Scandals
'Prominent' Attorney Accused of Patronizing Alleged Prostitute Who Once Starred in 'Wife Swap'
A former beauty queen is accused of peddling prostitution services to a "prominent" New York attorney... -
Drinking, Law Schools, Libraries / Librarians
Did Law Schools Turn These People Into Alcoholics After Only Two Days?
At one leading law school, 1Ls are already getting busted for drinking in the library... -
Abortion, Airplanes / Aviation, Defamation, Job Searches, Jury Duty, Law Professors, Law Schools, Minority Issues, Morning Docket, Politics, Racism, Rape, Texas, Travel / Vacation, Unemployment, Women's Issues
Morning Docket: 08.29.12
* “He’s stupid. I wouldn’t even count him as a Republican.” Many Republican women at the RNC wish that the men like Rep. Todd Akin would just shut up about abortion, rape, and contraception. [Reuters]
* Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the discrimination against minorities. A panel of judges on a D.C. federal court shot down the state’s redistricting plans for lack of compliance with the VRA. [Washington Post]
* A disgruntled Stanford Law graduate’s defamation and retaliation suit against the school was dismissed. Sorry, but it’s highly doubtful that a law professor blacklisted you from getting a job. [National Law Journal]
* “[T]here’s a surplus of attorneys and not enough jobs for it.” Lincoln Memorial’s president admits amid accreditation issues that perhaps it wasn’t the best time to open the Duncan Law. [Knoxville News Sentinel]
* “I don’t know if this was worth it, but I did have a good time in Cancun.” Skipping deliberations to go on vacation is a great way to earn yourself a trip to jail, but this girl got lucky. [Proof & Hearsay / Journal Sentinel]
* Continental faces a lawsuit after baggage handlers allegedly removed a sex toy from a passenger’s luggage and taped it outside the bag for the world to see. At least it wasn’t the TSA. [Courthouse News Service]
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Education / Schools, Law Schools, Money, Reader Polls
Law School Offers An Application Discount If You Promise Not To Go To A Better School
An early decision program from a new law school seems like it's just trying to rush people into bad decisions...
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Books, Breasts, Contests, Crime, Federal Government, Health Care / Medicine, Insurance, Law Schools, Non-Sequiturs, Politics, Romance and Dating, Video games
Non-Sequiturs: 08.28.12
* Sorry, Rob Portman, while you’re very good at making law students flee from commencement ceremonies, you don’t get to be Mitt’s running mate. Instead, you get to pretend to be the president. Dreams do come true. [Recess Appointment] * Just because there was an undergrad rankings scandal at our school doesn’t mean that our law school data isn’t sound. ::pout:: Oh Emory, that’s so precious. [TaxProf Blog] * Breast implants don’t make women healthier?! Damn you, Congress! [New York Magazine] * Scamming insurance companies > scamming dying AIDS patients. [Dealbreaker] * Scott Greenfield is running a book giveaway contest. Well, here’s my submission: The law doesn’t suck; it’s just the week before Labor Day, so writing about the law sucks. [Simple Justice; Legal Blog Watch] * Given the number of men who ignore their girlfriends in favor of video games, it’s surprising that more women haven’t been charged with misdemeanor battery. [Legal Juice] -
Biglaw, Partner Issues, Partner Profits, Rankings
Who Is the Biggest Biglaw Behemoth?
Who is the world's largest law firm, ranked by revenue? And what locations is it thinking of expanding to? -
Biglaw, Blackberry-Crackberry, Quote of the Day, Weddings
Quote of the Day: Ahh, Modern Love!
This Biglaw associate's wedding-related out-of-office reminder is kind of adorable... -
Biglaw, Law Firm Mergers, Pepper Hamilton
Law Firm Merger Mania: Pepper Hamilton Merges With Freeh Group
Two powerful Philadelphia legal groups have joined forces... -
2nd Circuit, Biglaw, Law Professors, Law Schools, Movies
From Child Star to Law Star: Meet Professor Charles Korsmo
Wouldn't it be cool if you recognized a law professor from a hit film? -
Screw-Ups, Technology, Weirdness
Why Does the Connecticut Judiciary Have 'Erotic Fondling' on its Official Website?
Well, this is an interesting glitch in the Connecticut Courts website... -
Biglaw, Cold Offers, Layoffs, NALP, National Association for Law Placement (NALP), No Offers, Summer Associates
Nationwide Layoff and No-Offer Watch: In Defense of Winston & Strawn
We covered recent associate layoffs and summer associate no-offers at Winston & Strawn. Here's some follow-up -- including words in support of the firm.