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Chief Justice Roberts Changes SCOTUS Argument Procedure, Capable Of Shame

The Chief Justice wants to put an end to a disturbing trend.

The Literate Lawyer

Lawyers failing to become multi-literate. Specifically, they lack the visual literacy needed to interpret much of today's communication.

‘Why Can’t ACLU Get Back To Protecting Nazis?’ Whine Twitter Trolls

ACLU stands against state actors infringing civil liberties... which shocks people who think no one should have civil liberties but them.

Unclear And Contradictory Rules Bedevil Commercial Space Firms: Study

The Aerospace study found that controlling the creation of dangerous space junk is a regulatory arena 'where clarity is badly needed,' for one.

Helping During The Pandemic And Beyond

The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the need for pro bono. Learn about new programs and resources to help you advocate for pro bono clients effectively.

Biglaw Firm Boosts Salaries, And New York Money Will Play Second Fiddle To Philadelphia

NYC isn't the Big Apple of this firm's eye in terms of cash compensation.

Coercing Congress Into Raising The Debt Limit

Almost no one is running for high office for the right reasons.

Make Your Predictions: 2021 Bonus Season Awaits

Share your thoughts in our annual bonus season survey. 

Goldman, Morgan Stanley Didn’t Just (Allegedly) Screw Credit Suisse Over On Archegos Sales

At least one company did not enjoy having its shares dumped, it says in lawsuit form.

Morning Docket: 10.18.21

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* Students arrested for PPWB (Planning to Protesting While Black). [Insider]

* Man finally arrested after his daughter proved that she was conceived because of nonconsensual sex. This is not the wrongful birth scenario we covered in Torts. [The Guardian]

* Breyer just gave the Supreme Court a 3.5/5 on Yelp.  Jurisprudence has a nice presentation but the due process was a little soggy. [The Hill]

* A woman was found guilty of first-degree murder because she miscarried. [Newsweek]

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] and by tweet at @WritesForRent.

Supreme Nothingness — See Also

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Yawn: Supreme Court reform commission comes back with… not much of anything.

Interesting Timing: By pure coincidence, the commission report that couldn’t figure out if there might be a legitimacy problem with a life-tenured high priesthood of a Supreme Court released their findings just in time for Clarence Thomas to celebrate 30 years on the Court.

Critical Race Theory… Where The REAL Money Is: Wingnuts think Merrick Garland is using the DOJ to get rich off critical race theory or something.

Don’t Envy The Firm PR Team: Mayer Brown was helping China crackdown on Hong Kong. Yeesh.

There’s No Such Thing As A Free Lunch. Never Mind: Kirkland & Ellis is bringing folks back to the office, but at least you get free breakfast and lunch.

The Emperor Has No Cybersecurity: Missouri is threatening a journalist with “noticing things in the first degree” after figuring out that the state accidentally posted the social security numbers of a bunch of teachers.

Legal Training: Then And Now

Notes to my (legal) self.

Recording Testimony Is No Substitute For A Court Reporter

A digital recording is no substitute for the neutrality and legitimacy that is inferred when a court report is involved in recording the testimony of witnesses.

Court Says Google Translate Isn’t Reliable Enough To Determine Consent For A Search

Warrants sound better in the original Klingon.

The Non-Event Industry Wrap-Up: Legal Billing Software

The latest from Clio, LawPay, and MyCase.