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DLA Piper Makes Major Money Moves With Its Bonus Announcement, And Associates Are Thrilled

No more black-box bonuses at this Biglaw firm!

FedSoc Answers The Question: Trolling Or Obliviousness?

It doesn't seem like these folks even understand the issue.

Six Ways To Make A Great First Impression

The first great step to being hired by prospective clients is setting your law firm up for success with a positive online presence.

Above The Law’s 13th Annual Holiday Card Contest

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

New White House Space Framework Highlights Military Resilience Amid ‘Serious Threat’

Despite increasing threats to and from space, the new priorities document stresses that 'confrontation or conflict' is not inevitable.

Apple’s Challenge To The NHK-Fintiv Doctrine Can’t Be Heard In Federal Court

The technology company lacked standing to pursue its claim that the PTO’s rules for inter partes review unlawfully deferred to pending court cases.

Vampire Squid Proving Downright Maternal

With paid bereavement leave and six-week sabbaticals, you can just call it Goldman Snowflake.

Morning Docket: 12.01.21

* In the only country where it is a regular event, the completely unforeseeable 28th school shooting of this year happened in Oxford, Michigan. [NY Times]

*  Saying Dr. Fauci has Dr. Mengele vibes is decidedly not the best way to celebrate Hanukkah. I know free speech is important; I just wish news sources were more quiet about it from time to time. [Vanity Fair]

* If  Roe v. Wade gets overturned, it’s worth having a battle plan in mind. Here’s a good start. [Scientific American]

* Professor who goes on record saying “Hey! Sex discrimination is pretty good, actually!” proceeds to double down. Definitely won’t be the basis for lawsuits if his female students just happen to have statistically significant lower grades than their male counterparts. [Daily Beast]

* Nashville is banning booze on open air party vehicles. Where else are you supposed to drink after eating a goofy spicy chicken sandwich?! A bar?! [Tennessean]

Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord™ in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s. Before that, he wrote columns for an online magazine named The Muse Collaborative under the pen name Knehmo. He endured the great state of Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. He is a former boatbuilder who cannot swim, a published author on critical race theory, philosophy, and humor, and has a love for cycling that occasionally annoys his peers. You can reach him by email at [email protected] and by tweet at @WritesForRent.

The Changing Landscape Of Law School Admissions — See Also

The ABA Gives The Green Light To The GRE In Law School Admissions: I mean, a bunch of law schools were already on that train, but nice of them to catch up.

Where Exactly Are All The Biglaw Bonuses?? I’m sure everyone is just waiting to see if anyone comes over the top of Cravath’s numbers, but come on!

Is Your Firm Having A Holiday Party? Let us know the deets.

Funny Videos Or Dire Lectures? Lawyers are finding laughter is a more persuasive tool.

Trump’s Day At The DC Circuit: With the fate of his presidential records in the balance.

Law School Applications Are Down? Not So Fast…

Do not take these numbers as a sign to suddenly apply to law school.

Republicans Think Companies Can Say What They Like, As Long As They Like It

It's almost as if they're trying to use the media to push their agenda or something.

Ways To Stay Motivated In Your Career During The Holidays

The last four weeks of the calendar year tend to move at a more rapid pace, often taking us for a wild ride.

Why CRM Software Should Be The Hub Of Your Firm’s Marketing Plan

Want to build out effective client journeys that convert leads? Read on.

When Passion Meets Purpose

Sustainability lawyer Christine Uri talks about her unique journey from private practice to in-house lawyer.

Trump Archives Case Gets Tepid Reception At DC Circuit

But it was a lot warmer than his treatment at the District level.