Above the Law

* Which Biglaw firm orchestrated the biggest turnaround in associate satisfaction this year? [American Lawyer]

* Evidence nerds can rejoice! The upcoming Manafort trial will have a lot to talk about on that front. [National Law Journal]

* Despite some talk from proponents, re-erecting UNC's recently toppled Confederate statue isn't required by law. Just a staunch commitment to white supremacy. [News & Observer]

* A consideration of bail alternatives. [Courthouse News Service]

* GCs from some of the biggest companies in the world share what they want out of outside counsel. [Law.com]

* A quick chat with Marriott's general counsel. If you read it, you get 10000 Marriott points. OK, you don't really but that would be a good promotion. [Law360]

LAW PROFESSOR COULDN'T GET THROUGH A WEEK OF CLASSES WITHOUT USING THE N-WORD: Oh, he thought he was repeating the text of a case. But he was not repeating the text of the case. So even that weak-ass rule can't help him.

FLORIDA JUDGE CALLS BLACK ATTORNEY 'GORILLA' IMMEDIATELY RETIRES: Take note, n-word dropping professor.

BIGLAW PARTNER ALLEGEDLY MASTURBATES AT GYM: Importantly, if true he managed to get through it all without using a racial slur and for that he should probably be lauded.

DOG BITES BOY: I mean, in my house, the dog has a priori right to any balls and any boy foolish enough to challenge that presumption deserves what he gets. But... I have a small dog.

I WROTE A LONG POST ABOUT PUNISHING FINANCIAL CRIMINALS: If you tell me more enforcement isn't the answer, I'm going to tell you that draconian punishments are.