Above the Law

Judge Amy Berman Jackson Delivers Epic Benchslap In Mueller FOIA Suit

Bill Barr: Exactly who you thought he was all along.

SEC Enforcement Chief’s Departure Shows Need For Deeper Recruiting Pool

Coming straight from a big white collar defense firm to the SEC, long a solid career path, proves disastrous.

That Time When A Potential Client Wanted My Advice On Doing Something Illegal

Good business plans do not require breaking laws, devising strategies for minimizing jail time, or getting sued for fraud.

The Law Schools Where The Most Graduates Got State Clerkships (2020)

These law schools may help you get local jobs that are in high demand.

COVID-19 Usually Is No Longer An Excuse For Routine Law Office Failure

We are now over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and everyone has had the chance to adapt to the times.

What’s Your Stage Of Contract Lifecycle Management? 

Hint: There are three.

Judge Allegedly Threatens From The Bench: ‘If You Mess With My Son, I’ll Bust Your Ass.’

The judge didn't handle this well.

Top 25 Biglaw Firm Hands Out Even More Money (On Top Of Bonuses)

This firm cares about its everyone's mental health, and they're paying for it.

Will Wave Of Early Retirements Caused By Swollen Investment Accounts & Pandemic Fatigue Affect Lawyers?

Can the notably stubborn legal profession maintain its legendary obstinance in the face of sweeping demographic change?

Cigna Won’t Get $1.85B From Anthem Breakup, Delaware Supreme Court Rules

The Delaware Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Cigna can’t seek a $1.85 billion breakup fee after its failed merger with Anthem, upholding a judge’s decision last year.

World’s Largest Law Firm Announces Special Bonuses

Finally! Associates are very happy right now.

Paul Singer Swears He’s Definitely Not Thinking About Deposing Jack Dorsey With These 3.5 Million New Shares He Just Bought

He just thinks, like, Twitter’s a great business on the right track, which is definitely something he says about lots of companies he’s invested in.

Morning Docket: 05.05.21

Jeff Bezos (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

* Attorneys in the Gates divorce also worked on the Bezos split-up. Maybe Gates read a good online review of the lawyer written by Bezos… [CNN]

* A Kevin Spacey accuser must reveal his name in order for his lawsuit to proceed. [Huff Post]

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Florida’s Terrible Idea — See Also

(Photo by Olga Thompson/Walt Disney World Resort via Getty Images)

It’s Like DeSantis Is Trying To Kill The Florida Tourism Industry: Oh, and people.

Lowenstein Slow Plays Going Back To The Office: Associates should be pleased.

OANN Tries To Bait Law Professor: Thankfully he resists.

More Trouble For Florida Coastal Law School: Because of course.

Gamers Let Their Feelings Be Known: By disrupting court proceedings.

The Gap Between The Biglaw Haves And Have Nots Is Growing

The difference is staggering.