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Animal Law, Barack Obama, Blank Rome, Craigslist, Fast Food, Intellectual Property, Job Searches, Labor / Employment, Law Firm Mergers, Law Schools, Non-Sequiturs, Politics
Non-Sequiturs: 05.30.13
* Burger King sells burgers by celebrating that they are built with fictional union labor while actively interfering with workers forming real unions. This would be too much hypocrisy for some, but Burger King gets to have it its way. [Buzzfeed] * I cannot top the subject line from the tipster: “Obama calls the nation to arms on trade secret theft, but the nation is at the mall.” [Orrick] * A review of Logan Beirne’s new book Blood of Tyrants: George Washington & the Forging of the Presidency (affiliate link). I wonder what George Washington would say if the Senate blocked his judicial nominees? [Washington Times] * Step One: Collect cash from government for doing business in downtown Manhattan. Step Two: “Close” the firm and move all the partners and cases to Blank Rome. Step Three: Refuse to pay back the money. [Thompson Reuters News & Insight] * Why does everyone want to go to law school? I figured it was just to compete in the ATL Law Revue competition. [The League of Ordinary Gentlemen] * Be nicer to the sea cows! [Lowering the Bar] * This Craigslist job posting under “Legal/Paralegal Jobs” in San Diego: Accidental listing or sadly prophetic commentary on the legal job market? Just in case someone removes the listing, I’ll post a screenshot after the jump… -
Associate Advice, Biglaw, Craigslist, Kids
Paranoid Attorneys Ask Prudence For Advice
Two attorneys come up with fantastic problems and need some good advice to fix them. - Sponsored
Why Do AI And Legal Professionals Make The Perfect Partnership?
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Craigslist, Job Searches, Law Schools
I Need A Contract Attorney: An 'Ivy League' Contract Attorney
You don't need an Ivy League degree to do contract work.
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Craigslist, Job Searches
Satan Finally Reveals Himself As A Legal Employer
And, of course, Satan uses Craigslist to recruit new legal talent. -
Craigslist, Job Searches, Labor / Employment
Terrible Job Watch: Employer Claims To Offer Job Worth More Than Money, So He Won't Pay Anybody
If you are going to work for free, work for somebody who will invest in you, not exploit you... -
California, Craigslist, Job Searches
Saddest Job Application You'll Read Today
This is pretty depressing... -
Craigslist, Job Searches, Law Schools, Student Loans
Are You Desperate Enough to Pay for Legal Experience?
If you were unable to get a law job, would you be willing to pay a fee to get legal experience? -
Barack Obama, Craigslist, Election 2012, Politics, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Solo Practitioner Sends Rejection Letter Blaming 'Election Results' For Hiring Freeze
Yes, evil Barack Obama and his policies have caused another employer to "go Galt" and stop hiring... - Sponsored
Law Firms Now Have A Choice In Their Document Comparison Software
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California, Contests, Craigslist, Job Searches, Small Law Firms
Law Firm Holds Auditions for 'Top Associate,' But Prospective Applicants Are Not Impressed
If you were searching for employment and you saw an ad proposing that you audition for the job — much like you would if you were a contestant on Top Chef, Project Runway, or ATL Idol — would you still apply? -
Boutique Law Firms, Craigslist, Job Searches, Money, Small Law Firms
Boutique Firm Advertises Law Job That's Above Minimum Wage (And Below Everyone's Standards)
If you think you're above a job like this, then maybe you should think again... -
Career Alternatives, Craigslist, Job Searches, Pregnancy / Paternity
Terrible Job Potpourri: Your Womb Is More Useful Than Your Law Degree
Speaking of terrible jobs, does having a J.D. mean you can charge a higher fee when renting out your womb? -
Craigslist, Kids, Lawsuit of the Day
Misdemeanor Offense of the Day: Judicial Cribs. Like, Baby Cribs, Not Lawyerly Lairs.
Judge is charged with misdemeanor larceny for not having all the pieces to her used baby thingy... -
California, Copyright, Craigslist, Google / Search Engines, Intellectual Property, Technology
Why Does Craigslist Keep Suing People Who Want to Improve the Site?
Craigslist doesn't want to update its site, and it doesn't want anyone else to try, either.
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Why Do AI And Legal Professionals Make The Perfect Partnership?
For many legal departments, generative AI is the technology they’ve been waiting for.
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Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch
NetDocuments’ Michelle Spencer on where to start, what to ask, and considerations for implementing generative AI tools in your organization.
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AI’s Impact On Law Firms Of Every Size
How solo lawyers, midsize firms, and global large law firms have an opportunity to adjust the way they work.
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Gain An Instant Understanding Of New Complaints With LexisNexis Snapshot
AI-powered complaint summaries to help you spot new lawsuits, new challenges, and new business.
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Law Firms Now Have A Choice In Their Document Comparison Software
Six months on since its launch, over 200 firms worldwide are now using Draftable Legal for accurate and reliable document comparison, including UK Top 50…
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Craigslist, Job Searches
Collection Agency Is Just 'Fee Shopping' And Looking For Barely Competent Lawyers
Collection agency wants a lawyer who can sign his name and nothing more... -
Craigslist, Job Searches, Summer Associates, Television
Instead of Applying For A Job, Why Don't You Act Like You Are Applying For A Job?
NBC needs some lawyers who can act unemployed. I think we can help them out... -
Craigslist, Law Schools
Should Taxpayers Fund Your Law School Housing?
Is using public assistance to help yourself go to law school something we should be happy about? -
California, Craigslist, Job Searches, Summer Associates
Is This Person Looking for a Summer Intern or a Summer Fling?
Beware the employer who doesn't want you to post on Above the Law. -
California, Career Alternatives, Craigslist, Job Searches
Career Alternatives: An Attorney Chef? That's So Crazy It Just Might Work
Do you want to work as in attorney and a chef -- at the same time? That's crazy… so crazy, it just might work. -
California, Craigslist, Law Professors, Law Schools
Law School Will Only Pay $12/hour for 'Curriculum Development'
Maybe if you go to an online law school you deserve your $12 test answers? -
Craigslist, Parties, Romance and Dating
An Invitation to a Harvard Law Hook-Up
How many Harvard students does it take to get a date?