Above the Law

The New Gender Dynamics Of The U.S. Courts Of Appeals

A data-driven look at the appellate bench after Trump.

Attention Tech-Perplexed Lawyers: The Non-Event Is Here!  

The first installment of ATL’s new technology symposium will guide you through the world of practice management software. ‘Fun’ may even ensue — within reason, of course. 

Top 25 Biglaw Firm Updates Bonus Policy: Special Bonuses For All, Plus Supplemental Bonuses!

The firm is showing its associates love with lots of extra cash!

Why The Mid-Market May Be The Prime Market For Tech Development

Striking a balance between informed user feedback and a true partnership outlook make these firms great candidates.

Is A Legal Reckoning Coming For Alex Jones?

The Texas Supreme Court rejected Alex Jones’ request for cert to dismiss four defamation lawsuits brought by parents of Sandy Hook victims.

As Punishment For Not Taking GameStop Seriously We Now Have To Take Bitcoin Seriously

The karma market’s in full swing.

Impeachment, McConnell, And The Idea Of ‘Relentless Dissents’

McConnell voluntarily chose to relentlessly dissent, and thus voluntarily chose to acquit Trump.

Morning Docket: 02.16.21

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* Facebook has created a kind of Supreme Court to decide free speech matters on the platform. Wonder if the tech types on the tribunal wear robes or hoodies… [New Yorker]

* Two people have been arrested in connection with the killing of a popular DC-area attorney. [Fox News]

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Morning Docket: 02.15.21

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Ed. note: Due to the Presidents’ Day holiday, we will not be publishing today. We will be back in full force tomorrow.

* An impeachment lawyer for Donald Trump said he was “going to Disney World” following Trump’s acquittal. Did he pour Gatorade on himself too? [Business Insider

* The home of a lawyer representing Donald Trump at his impeachment trial was vandalized last week. [Forbes]

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Maybe He Should Have Been Nicer To Kemp — See Also

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Could Really Use That Georgia Pardon: Criminal inquiry opened into Trump’s Georgia call.

Cat Lawyers Everywhere: A cute new attorney bio.

It Was Possible To Hate Lawyers More?: Trump’s made lawyers less popular.

That’s… Not Constitutional: Texas tries to make the national anthem mandatory.

COVID-19 Was Only The Start Of Virtual Litigation

That Zoom-life isn't going to end.

Stat Of The Week: Alternative To What?

The 'before it was cool' period ends for ALSPs.

Over-Lawyering

Notes to my (legal) self.

A Not-So-Free Market

While the U.S. is allegedly built on a free market, the market is only free to be manipulated and profited off of by the wealthy.

Who Will Represent Donald Trump If He’s Criminally Charged?

It turns out he could have a bit of trouble finding a lawyer....