Above the Law

Maybe Having A Crypto Expert At SEC’s Helm Isn’t So Great For Crypto Company Being Sued By SEC

Gary Gensler knows what a cryptocurrency is when he sees it, and XRP may be right in his blind spot.

Four Stars, Four Lessons

Whether in football or IP practice, taking lessons from champions is always a worthwhile exercise.

The Role Of Persistence In Innovation

How should legal professionals think about the pursuit of innovation?

How Biden Will Restore The ACA: 4 Potential Changes

With the Democrats leading the Senate and House, and Joe Biden installed as president, the Affordable Care Act will be restored and strengthened over the next four years, an expert from the Kaiser Family Foundation predicts.

The Best Biglaw Firms In The World According To Corporate Clients (2021)

Biglaw attorneys should care about these rankings, since firm survival depends on branding.

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Download our free guide to optimize your business operations and position your firm for long-term success.

Latham Bonuses Are Out And The Median Bonuses Beat The Market

With big bonus numbers like this, waiting isn't so bad!

The Federalist Society And The Capitol Attack: What Is To Be Done?

Will all the behind-the-scenes drama and soul-searching take FedSoc to a better place?

School Sued For Allegedly Skimming Money From Deceased Donor Endowments To Law School

St. Mary's University allegedly taking law school endowments and diverting them to cover undergrad expenses.

Engine Of Deutsche Bank’s Strong 2020 Probably Rife With Fraud

We know, hard to believe at a firm that’s paid roughly €11ty gazillion in fines the last few years.

Morning Docket: 01.26.21

* Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, is filing a defamation lawsuit against a tabloid that said he was having an affair. Guess people should stop circulating “pillow” talk… [E Online]

* An attorney has been sentenced to two years in prison for failing to file tax returns and pay taxes. [Chicago Tribune]

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What’s A Billion Or So Among Friends? — See Also

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A Firm Has To Have Standards: DOJ lawyer being investigated for noodling an agency coup may not be able to reenter the private sector.

Consequences? How Do They Work?: Rudy sued by Dominion for $1.3 billion.

200%!!!: That’s the profit-sharing bonus you might be able to get at this firm.

Multiple Charges Now: Bail denied in attorney’s rape prosecution.

COVID-19 Hasn’t Hurt Law School Applications, Like At All

And folks applying are real smarties too!

A Morally Reprehensible Act Is Made Worse By A Legally Inexcusable Arrest

The only thing worse than Joshua Garton’s fake photograph desecrating the grave of a dead police officer is the decision to arrest him for it. 

Unprecedented Opportunities For Lawyers As Marijuana Goes Mainstream

These are uncharted, exciting times for those looking to do business (legally!) in marijuana and hemp products. With laws evolving across the country, clients need expert advice to navigate through a haze of federal and state regulations.