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LegalZoom Takes Over Times Square As It Debuts On NASDAQ

LZ's NASDAQ IPO.

Unvaccinated Lawyers Will Not Be Allowed To Enter This Biglaw Firm

Getting vaccinated is 'the least that we can do for ourselves, our families and each other as part of our community obligations,' says the firm's managing partner.'

First Indictments Dropping Tomorrow In Trumpland

Beginning of the end, or end of the beginning?

So, You’re Saying Billing To Non-Existent Matters Is Frowned Upon?

This was a doozy of an ethical issue spotter.

How GCs Can Build Resilient Teams With Flexible Talent

Learn key steps in creating a team that will perform and stay within budget restrictions that many firms may face today.

Jones Day Raises Salaries But Remains A Black Box

Help us help you! We want to crack open the black box.

Can Solo Lawyers Operate A Profitable General Practice?

A general practice is not a default practice area for new or failing lawyers.

Former CLO And Biglaw Partner Joins Virtual Law Firm As Managing Partner

With the legal industry in flux, the lines between traditional law firms and virtual law firms are blurring.

Yet Another Biglaw Firm Bites The Dust When It Comes To Matching DPW Salaries

Associates will be quite pleased.

Student Staff Resign After Duke Law School Faculty Try To Force Anti-Trans Article Into Journal

Pretty sure this student-run journal is supposed to be... student-run.

Barely Dodged Spattering The Pavement With My Melon, But Helmetless Motorcyclists Cost Us Billions

One recent study found that national mandatory motorcycle helmet laws could save an additional $2.2 billion annually.

Elite Litigation Powerhouse Beats The Market On Associate Compensation

First-years at this firm will start at $210,000.

CMS Proposed Rule Aims To Boost ACA Enrollment, Reinstate Navigator Duties

A new CMS proposed rule aims to make significant changes to Affordable Care Act marketplaces, including increasing the annual open enrollment period by a month and restoring the duties of navigators who help consumers from underserved populations enroll in plans on the federally facilitated exchange.

Morning Docket: 06.30.21

* Donald Trump is suing the State of New York over a golf course. Bet he hopes the litigation doesn’t end up in the rough… [Washington Post]

* A grand jury may soon be investigating the recent building collapse in Surfside, Florida. [Insider]

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Clarence Thomas Has Thoughts About Pot — See Also

The Justice Known For Keeping Quiet Is Silent No More: Not when it comes to marijuana, at least.

Milbank Re-Raises: The firm that started it all.

Boutiques And Biglaw: Both are getting in on the new scale.

Left In Donald Trump’s Wake? A trade war. Great, just great.