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What If This Year’s Biglaw Bonus Is No Bonus At All?

All those hours billed... for nothing.

Reynen Court, ‘App Store Of Legal,’ Reduces Staff, Tells Vendors They Could See Service Delays

The company’s founder and CEO denied that the company is going out of business or discontinuing support for its platform, and he said he is seeking new investment capital to help the company manage through the economic downturn.

Because Excellent Lawyers Miss Things

There are few professional oversights as damaging to a lawyer’s career as missing key legal precedent when representing a client.

Michigan Law School Wins Rivalry Week

Having some fun at the expense of Ohio State fans on the faculty.

Show Off Your Law Firm’s Creativity For Above The Law’s 14th Annual Holiday Card Contest

We look forward to your submissions. Thank you, and happy holidays!

Trump Flips Sh*t Over Special Master As His Lawyers Get Spanked At Eleventh Circuit

This is just embarrassing.

Democracy Is Coming… To The AGM

Universal proxy cards are promising to be a real pain in the ass for management.

Morning Docket: 11.28.22

* What is free speech again? The definition may be changing. [NY Mag] * Winter is coming: Here's some relationship advice from a divorce lawyer just in time for the holidays. [Forbes] * You've gotta fight for your right to NOT party! [Business Insider] * Turns out, Cornell is actually cool with US News. [Cornell Sun] * I know that law school can be expensive and risky but this is outrageous. [Business Insider]

Donald Trump Thankful He Doesn’t Have To Go Back To Court For A Few Days — See Also

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Definitely Tired Of All The Winning: Donald Trump is really not enjoying his time in court.

A Classic From The Archives: The “are you working this holiday?” decision tree.

Ranking Mayhem: We talk about the USNWR revolt (and bonus season) on this week’s podcast.

Remember To Enter: The Above the Law holiday card contest is accepting entries now.

Wishing A Very Happy Thanksgiving To Our Advertisers

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The Legal Roots Of That Thanksgiving Staple, Cranberry Sauce

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving dinner without this lawyer.

This Year, I’m Thankful That Law Schools Ditching US News Rankings Might Make My Book Obsolete

It remains to be seen how many more law schools will join the rebellion.

Definitely Take At Least Some Time Off This Holiday Season

It is still important to relax and recharge around the holidays, even though self-employment is much more of an eat-what-you-kill system than working as an associate at a firm.

Driving A Stake Through U.S. News

Also, bonus season begins!

A Thanksgiving Gift From The President: No Student Loan Payments Until Summer 2023

Phew! That's something lawyers can be thankful for.