Christopher Danzig
Chris graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He is a former freelance journalist and assistant editor at InsideCounsel Magazine, where he covered legal technology. In his spare time, he listens to and plays loud music. He lives in San Francisco, California. He is in no way related to the singer of seminal punk band The Misfits.
Posts by Christopher Danzig
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Cellphones, Jury Duty, Media and Journalism, Murder, Social Media, Social Networking Websites, Trials, Twittering
Another Mistrial Declared After Modern Technology Unacceptably Intrudes into Court
A reporter's in-court cellphone gaffe leads to a murder case mistrial… -
Law Schools, listserv, Sex
NYU Listserv: I Do Not Think WTF Means What You Think It Means
If you want people to stop using the phrase “WTF,” you should probably learn what it means first.... - Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms. -
Biglaw, Copyright, Cyberlaw, Entertainment Law, Federal Government, Google / Search Engines, Intellectual Property, Legal Ethics, Litigators, Technology, William Burck, YouTube
Quinn Emanuel Calls B.S. on Government Conflict-of-Interest Objection in Megaupload Case
Quinn Emanuel lashes back at the government's conflict of interest objection in the Megaupload case. What does QE have to say?
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California, Crime, Deaths, Murder, Violence
How Many Trials Does It Take to Get a Murder Conviction? The World May Never Three.
The man who gunned down an attorney who opposed him in court faces justice… -
Clerkships, Crime, Drinking, Lawyer of the Day, Police, Rudeness, Violence
Lawyer of the Day: Ex-Clerk Accused in Bizarre Break-In
Our hot-blooded lawyer of the day allegedly drank too much and tried to break into a judge's house... -
Email Scandals, Law Schools, listserv, Rudeness
U. Chicago Law School Listserv War: 'How Embarrassing' for Everyone Involved
Some University of Chicago law students get a little testy on the school listserv... -
Ex-Lawyer of the Day
Ex-Lawyers of the Day: Baby, You Did (Many) Bad, Bad Things
The former Maricopa County attorney and several of his deputies got the book thrown at them today. I would not want to be in their shoes… -
California, Crime, Death Penalty, Reader Polls, Sentencing Law
Debating the Death Penalty -- From Both Sides Now
Two men who helped pass the death penalty bill in California 30 years ago have completely changed their minds. Why? - 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… -
Facebook, Privacy, Rudeness, Social Media, Social Networking Websites, Sports, Violence
Pennsylvania Judge Allows Facebook Fishing in Sucker Punch Lawsuit
Just another example of why your Facebook profile is never really private… -
Bail, Crime, Death Penalty, Deaths, Murder, Pranks, Violence
Was the Shocking McDaniel Internet Post Unveiled Last Week a Fake?
Did alleged killer Stephen McDaniel really write the lurid internet post prosecutors say he did? Some people aren't so sure… -
Junk Email / Spam, Social Media, Social Networking Websites, Twittering
Twitter to Spammers: You Are SO Sued!
Twitter is taking arms against its oppressors, or its spammers, anyway.… -
Clarence Thomas, Media and Journalism, New York Times, Quote of the Day, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Quote of the Day: Why Are Conservatives So Eager to Tell People What They Don't Read?
Apparently Justice Thomas is not a fan of the Gray Lady... -
Antonin Scalia, Quote of the Day, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Quote of the the Day: Do It Rope-A-Dope Style
How do Supreme Court justices respond to criticism? Simple. They don't...
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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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…
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms.
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…
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Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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Biglaw, Facebook, Rudeness, Social Media, Social Networking Websites
Internet Commenter to Facebook Attorneys: What We Have Here Is a Failure to Communicate
Facebook goes after an internet commenter for, well, we aren't sure exactly what… -
Cars, Lawyer of the Day, Native Americans
Lawyers of the Day: Native American Tribe Says Their Attorneys Swindled Them for Cars and Nice Furniture
Did two Miami defense attorneys swindle a Native American tribe for millions of dollars? -
Privacy, Technology
Another Massive Data Breach Exposes A Lot Of People's Credit Card Information; Welcome to the 21st Century
Another high-profile data breach exposed a lot of people's personal information. I wish I were more shocked… -
Anthony Kennedy, Crime, Prisons
SCOTUS Rules: More Strip-Searches For Everyone! (At Least, After You Get Arrested)
The Supreme Court ruled today that law enforcement is justified in strip-searching anyone, for any offense, before admitting them to jail... -
Anthony Kennedy, Carter Phillips, Interview Stories, Litigators, Paul Clement, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
ATL Interview: Carter Phillips Talks About the Obamacare Arguments
Above the Law talks to veteran SCOTUS litigator Carter Phillips about last week's Obamacare arguments. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 03.30.12
* Why wouldn’t you wear specs in court? Ladies love smart dudes. And smart dudes don’t kill people. [Washington Post] * Vodka? Good. Rape? Bad. Selling vodka with advertising that implies rape? Also bad. Modeling for the part of the victim in said ad? $$$. [KTLA] * Did Cafe Press take down all its […] -
California, Facebook, Jury Duty, Reader Polls, Social Media, Social Networking Websites, Technology
There Has Got to be a Better Way to Keep Jurors Off Facebook
Hey, jurors, turn your phones off. Turn them off!