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Going Through IVF? 5 Surprises To Watch Out For When Signing Consent Forms.

Are there legal pitfalls to keep in mind with IVF? Absolutely.

‘Law & Order’ Will Return To TV To Inspire A New Generation Of Future Lawyers

Dun dun! Get ready, justice warriors.

In Addition To Everything Else, China’s Going To Kill Cryptos

Xi Jinping is extremely busy these days.

Morning Docket: 09.29.21

* Man in Colorado who cannot hear arrested for noncompliance. I wish I could say things like this aren’t unheard of, but I’m glad it didn’t turn out worse. [NBC News]

* Elon Musk, dressed as a Grand Theft Auto San Andreas character, says Bezos can’t sue his way to the moon. [The Verge]

* Texan Planned Parenthoods have functionally turned into call therapy centers after SB8. [Insider]

* Don’t get budgeting? Neither does the U.S. government — looks like we’ll be broke by mid-October at this rate. [CNN]

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].

Partners And Associates Are Not Created Equal — See Also

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No Back To The Office — This Year: At Clifford Chance.

Firm Treats Partners VERY Differently When It Comes To Returning To The Office: They said the quiet part out loud.

These Allegations Are Horrifying: At University of Montana School of Law.

Thought The Muslim Ban Was Bad Enough: COVID adds more wrinkles.

Biglaw Firms Are No Longer Going Out Of Their Way To Assure Summers They’ll Have A Job After Graduation

Will they have a job after graduation? Maybe?

3 Questions For An IP Litigation Boutique Founder (Part II)

Clients and their lawyers often have a sort of adversarial relationship. But, it doesn’t need to be that way.

Areas Of LinkedIn You May Not Be Utilizing (But Should)

These are areas of your profile or advanced search filters you may have not even thought about.

Prisons In A Pandemic Are Nothing To Sneeze At

No Patrick, handcuffs are not PPE.

Biglaw’s Big Post-Pandemic Return: Why This Firm Is Expanding Its NYC Office Space

The office of the future be a 'true destination' in the 'next normal' of the legal profession.

Federal Judges Make Tidy Profit Ruling In Favor Of Companies They Own

Recusal rates leave a lot to be desired.

Trump Campaign Gets Whacked In Omarosa Arbitration Claim

So much winning!

Report: Medtech M&A Jumps As Companies Bounce Back From The Pandemic

Medical technology companies saw 288 deals between June 2020 and June 2021, the highest amount ever since Ernst & Young began tracking it in 2007. VC funding in medtech also reached a high point of $9.1 billion.

An Innovator’s Guide To Budget Season

Consider a few ideas as you develop budget plans for the upcoming year, especially if you feel that there might be a better way.

The Muslim Ban, COVID-19 Delays, And A Story About How Love Conquers All

It is time to think about lifting bans and making sensible, practical policies so that loved ones can reunite, and businesses can resume smoother international operations.