ATL Idol
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ATL Idol
ATL Idol: And Then There Were Five
Later today, and according to plan, we’ll bring you the head-to-head match-ups in ATL Idol. This will give you, and our judges, the opportunity to see how different bloggers tackle the same story. But when we do, you’ll see just five write-ups. There is a long tradition in reality contests of competitors voluntarily departing, rather […] -
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Law Firm Mascot of the Day: Lady J.
[Ed. note: This post is by EXLEY, one of the finalists in ATL Idol, the “reality blogging” competition that will determine ATL’s next editor. It is marked with Exley’s avatar (at right).] We apologize for the delay in bringing it to you; we received it later than the other submissions. Alas, the demands of Biglaw […] - Sponsored
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Lawsuit of the Day: Can You Dance If You Want To?
[Ed. note: This post is by ARNIE BECKER, one of the finalists in ATL Idol, the “reality blogging” competition that will determine ATL’s next editor. It is marked with Arnie Becker’s avatar (at right).] Fremont County judge Timothy O’Grady has been called on to determine the legal difference, in Iowa, between a strip club and […]
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ATL Idol, Layoffs, Partner Profits
Partnership: What's in a Name?
[Ed. note: This post is by FROLIC & DETOUR, one of the finalists in ATL Idol, the “reality blogging” competition that will determine ATL’s next editor. It is marked with Frolic & Detour’s avatar (at right).] Why was ATL so fascinated by Shinyung Oh? Partly because it was juicy drama, and partly because she’s practically […] -
ATL Idol, Murder, Violence
Lawyer's Wife of the Day: Kelly Cannon
[Ed. note: This post is by ALEX, one of the finalists in ATL Idol, the “reality blogging” competition that will determine ATL’s next editor. It is marked with Alex’s avatar (at right).] I heard once that people don’t like lawyers. Upon honest reflection, I’m inclined to agree with them. Hell, some people might not like […] -
ATL Idol, Eavesdropping / Wiretapping, Email Scandals, Media and Journalism, Television
Anchors Away: Philadelphia News Anchor Charged with Hacking Co-Anchor's Email
[Ed. note: This post is by MARIN, one of the finalists in ATL Idol, the “reality blogging” competition that will determine ATL’s next editor. It is marked with Marin’s avatar (at right).] If you’ve ever secretly read somebody else’s email 537 times, turns out you’re not alone. Larry Mendte, former CBS3 Philadelphia news anchor and […] -
ATL Idol, Lawyer of the Day
Lawyer of the Day: Jon Bruning
[Ed. note: This post is by SOPHIST, one of the finalists in ATL Idol, the “reality blogging” competition that will determine ATL’s next editor. It is marked with Sophist’s avatar (at right).] Nebraska’s Attorney General Jon Bruning might want to call OnStar before he files his next lawsuit. In January, Bruning filed suit to stop […] -
ATL Idol
ATL Idol: How Week One Will Work
Yesterday we announced that the new editor of Above the Law will be picked by the readership, through a “reality blogging” competition called ATL Idol. We also introduced you to the six finalists. The contest has received shout-outs from Dan Solove, over at Concurring Opinions, and Ann Althouse, over at Althouse (who is one of […] - Sponsored
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ATL Idol: Meet the Finalists
Earlier today, we announced that the new editor of Above the Law was going to be picked by you, the readers of the site, through a “reality blogging” competition. We provided some initial information about the contest over here. We urged you to check back later in the day for the contestants’ bios. “Later” is […] -
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Welcome to... ATL Idol!New site editor to be picked by readers in a 'reality blogging' competition.
Six lawyers, currently or formerly at large law firms, hoping to make the jump to the writing life (read: working in pajamas). One leading legal tabloid, in need of its next lead editor. A mass of angry anonymous commenters, looking for someone new with whom to have a love-hate relationship. “THIS…. is ATL Idol.” It’s […]
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