What sank him wasn't his rulings. It was his years as a law professor.
His idea of rest and relaxation involves the Internal Revenue Code.
Judge Talwani reviewed the final rule, just like the shadow docket ordered — and found it just as unconstitutional as before.
Know who went here? Aaron Burr, sir.
A deep dive into her last book.
A conversation with Trustpoint.One CEO Christopher Gallagher.
This is one of the many reasons why associates are displeased with their compensation.
Remember the part in 12 Angry Men where they had to avoid catching swine flu?
In return for giving up your rights, you get much more from the whole.
AI can accelerate document review, but metrics alone aren't enough. Learn how Managing Attorney oversight turns AI-driven review into a more adaptive, strategic and defensible process.
It is hard to imagine something more exciting for an IP lawyer than to be in a position to help those less fortunate, while at the same time being part of a firm that is on a rocket ship of a growth trajectory.
If 2021 has shown us anything, it's that companies with effective leaders not only survived 2021, they thrived.
New executive research from Ari Kaplan explores how law firm leaders are responding to changing client expectations, evolving economics, talent transformation, and AI governance.
Which of these law firm holiday cards is the best of 2021? Cast your vote!
Sure, it settled the exact same allegations in the U.S. last year, but it’ll be damned if it has to do so again in the U.K. this one.
It is technically still an infrastructure bill.
* Build Bombs Better: Biden just passed a $777B military budget. Maybe next year we can use 2.5% of that to end homelessness. [Aljazeera]
* Do you solemnly swear to uphold the truth, so help you God? Maybe? Eh, good enough. [ABA Journal]
* Floridian lawmakers have some legal resolutions lined up for the new year — here are a couple. [Tampa Bay Times]
* Forced birthers scored major wins against abortion’s legality in 2021. Determine the lay of the land to prepare for what’s next. [ABC News]
* Are offices delaying openings because of an abundance of sneezes or a short supply of skill? You decide. [Law360]
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Bonuses: We got some… mostly out of Texas with AZA, Haynes and Boone, and Locke Lord all announcing.
Stubs!: Latham joined in on the bonus fun offering stub years some more money too.
Insert Big Lebowski Reference Here: NY state trial judge decided his authority over discovery in an unrelated case gave him the power to issue a prior restraint on the NY Times. So we’re not exactly dealing with the Algonquin Roundtable over here.
Oh, To Be This Guy’s Agent: Soccer star has a difficult time with contracts.
The holidays were bright for associates at these firms.
Securing rights while most lawyers are still cutting their teeth.
This has been a year of uncertainty for the legal profession. Let's see how that panned out.
They've got other perks that will help them compete in the lateral market.
