Lawyer of the Day
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Entertainment Law, Lawyer of the Day, Skaddenfreude
(Down and Out) Lawyer of the Day: Cliff Lovette
When plotting the escape from Biglaw, many associates set their sights on entertainment law. In their Hollywood dreaming, they imagine mingling with the hottest actors, actresses and producers as they write up contracts and negotiate movie and music deals. We know that many a recruiter is dangling this prospect in front of desperate young lawyers […] -
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Lawyer of the Day: Brandon White Stranded in Gilligan's Trial
Facebook is a godsend for office workers. It’s where we flee when we’re bored. It’s where we go for updates on our friends’ lives. And it’s where we vent when work sucks. Florida state prosecutor Brandon White was marooned in a terrible trial last week, and decided to work through his frustrations creatively, by composing […] - Sponsored
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An Interview With One Of The Qualcomm Six, Adam Bier
Or: Horror Story From A Young Associate, Wrongfully Sanctioned And Job Hunting During The Great Recession.
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Lawyer of the Day, Sex
Wisconsin District Attorney Says Sex Ed is Sexual Assault 101
Put those condoms and bananas away, teachers. Wisconsin district attorney Scott Southworth says that sex ed showing minors how to use contraception is “sexual assault ed,” and that teachers who participate are subject to criminal liability. State legislators want schools to teach the virile young children of the Cheese State how to safely churn the […] -
Fashion, In-House Counsel, Lawyer of the Day, Screw-Ups
In-House (and Inactive) Lawyer of the Day: Jonathan Moss
Gucci wants g’s for the use of its big G. Gucci sued Guess Inc. in 2009 for trademark infringement, for allegedly selling knock-offs of its designs and for using the interlocking “GG” pattern. Guess may be the company making knock-offs, but Gucci’s the company with fake lawyers. Gucci recently fired in-house lawyer Jonathan Moss because […] -
Lawyer of the Day, Prisons, Pro Se Litigants, Seth Waxman, Supreme Court
Jailhouse Lawyer of the Day: Shon Hopwood
“I used to be a bank robber.” That’s an attention-grabbing lede for a personal essay for a law school application. Or: “The Supreme Court granted my very first petition for cert. And then ruled in my favor unanimously.” Shon Hopwood, 34, could start his application with either one of those statements. Convicted of five robberies […] -
Attorney Misconduct, Drinking, DUI / DWI, Lawyer of the Day, Legal Ethics
Lawyers of the Day: Worst Scam Ever
A bunch of North Carolina lawyers have been busted for a scam they were running in the Johnston County courts. They “schemed to make drunken driving cases disappear,” reports the News & Observer. Two lawyers, Chad Lee and Lee Hatch, have lost their law licenses and are heading to prison for four years. Two more, […] -
Crime, Lawyer of the Day, Tax Law, White-Collar Crime
Lawyers of the Week: A Trio of Tax Suspects
‘Tis the season for… W-2s. When you get that handy-dandy form from your employer, we suggest that you file it with your federal income tax return — in timely fashion. [FN1] And don’t forget to file any applicable state and local tax returns, too. Otherwise you could find yourself in deep doo-doo. From the Long […] - Sponsored
Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch
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Bar Exams, iPhone, Lawyer of the Day, Technology
Lawyer of the Day: Mike Ghaffary, the JD/MBA Behind the $1,000 Bar Exam iPhone App
Over the holiday weekend, reports came pouring into the ATL inbox about the most expensive iPhone app currently on the market. It costs $1,000 and is aimed at legal types, specifically those who want to be lawyers in California. From PCWorld: BarMax: California Edition, available now in the iPhone’s App Store for $999.99, is a […] -
Lawyer of the Day
Tiger Woods's U.K. Lawyer Leaves His Firm, Heads for the Hills
Sometimes, helping your client avoid media scrutiny has consequences, even in England. The Lawyer reports that the lawyer who helped keep naked, sexy pictures of Tiger Woods out of the U.K. press has mysteriously left his firm: Schillings partner Simon Smith has left the media boutique weeks after winning a controversial injunction on behalf of […] -
Divorce Train Wrecks, Hedge Funds / Private Equity, Lawyer of the Day, Wall Street, Weirdness
More Twists, Turns, and Craziness from Patricia Cohen's SAC Inspired Lawsuit
Patricia Cohen, ex-wife of SAC Capital billionaire Steve Cohen, has dropped her lawsuit against her ex-husband. Except she hasn’t. Dealbreaker is covering all the ins-and-outs of this case. After it was reported that the lawsuit had been dropped, Dealbreaker received comment from Patricia Cohen. Bess Levin writes: Uh, so Patricia has this to say: “I […] -
Food, Lawyer of the Day, Nauseating Things, Plaintiffs Firms, Violence
Lawyer of the Day: Mark Lambert
We mentioned this story on Friday (second item). But since we’re continuing to get tips about it, we thought it might merit further mention. From today’s New York Daily News: A lawyer got his nose bent out of shape during an altercation over an occupied bathroom stall — and retaliated by chomping off part of […] -
Crime, Gay, Kids, Lawyer of the Day, Sex
Lawyer of the Day: Aaron Biber
Aaron Biber was a principal specializing in business law at the Minnesota law firm of Gray Plant Mooty — until yesterday. As mentioned in yesterday’s Non-Sequiturs, he’s been charged with molesting a 15-year-old boy. His photo appears at right. We’ll let you be the judge. Biber was a prominent member of the local bar. From […]
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Law Schools, Lawyer of the Day, Violence
Law Student of the Day: Did Pissed-Off Iowan Pee on Girlfriend's Belongings?
How would you like to be sitting in property class at Iowa College of Law, and realizing that you are in the same section as this guy? The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports: An Iowa City man is accused of physically and verbally abusing his live-in girlfriend on Sunday. According to Iowa City police, Alvin K. […] -
Lawyer of the Day, Texas
Lawyer of the Day: I'm Not As Think As You Drunk I Am
The Houston Press has written an exposé on the kind of lawyer that makes drunk Texans proud. DWI specialist Tyler Flood is revealed in all his glory as the Press discusses why he is so skilled at helping drunk drivers in their time of need: “Listen, most of the people we get off are intoxicated. […] -
Crime, Insider Trading, Lawyer of the Day, Wall Street, White-Collar Crime
Lawyers of the Day: Arthur Cutillo, Michael Kimelman, and Jason Goldfarb
Today the winners of Lawyer of the Day honors are obvious. Congratulations to Arthur Cutillo, Michael Kimelman, and Jason Goldbfarb, three attorneys who stand accused of involvement in the infamous Galleon Group insider trading scheme. Both Cutillo and Kimelman have distinguished pedigrees, with ties to two top firms. Cutillo (left), a holder of an M.S. […] -
Fat People, Lawyer of the Day
Lawyer of the Day, Or ATL Commenter?
Have you ever wondered what would happen if some of our Above the Law commenters had one of their classic diatribes in open court? I do. I don’t know if Raphael Scotto posts anonymous comments on ATL. But it wouldn’t shock me if he does. The New York Post reports: A defense lawyer was fined […] -
Attorney Misconduct, Crime, Lawyer of the Day, Legal Ethics, Scott Rothstein, White-Collar Crime
Lawyer of the Day: Scott Rothstein
As we’ve noted in Morning Docket for the past two days, lawyer Scott Rothstein is in all kinds of trouble in Florida. From what we understand, it’s Marc Dreier redux, the sunshine state version. We’re still trying to wrap our heads around the story, but as the Bard would say, the sh** hath hitteth the […] -
Drugs, Lawyer of the Day, Nude Dancing, Police
Lawyer of the Day Week: Roland Corning
If you’re going to have a little afternoon delight with a stripper, why not head to the local cemetery? We applaud South Carolina deputy assistant attorney general and former legislator Roland Corning for really getting into the Halloween spirit this week by getting his jollies at the graveyard. Unfortunately, his Monday lunch treat got tricky […] -
Attorney Misconduct, Lawyer of the Day, Legal Ethics, Prostitution, Sex, Small Law Firms
Lawyer of the Day Last Week: Seeking a Sexy Secretary
Ed. note: We gave this a shout-out last week in non-sequiturs (second item), but it’s egregious enough to merit more discussion. Biglaw attorneys frequently complain about how hard it is to date given the amount of hours they devote to work. Attorneys at a small immigration firm in Chicago may have encountered a similar dilemma. […]