Above the Law

Law School Finds Professor’s Conduct Was ‘Harassing Based On Race’ After Multiple Incidents

A lot more's at issue than an exam question.

Morning Docket: 12.13.21

* Legal points of authority are having problems implementing hybrid theory. [Law.com]

* Two teens caught prepping for a school shooting got arrested for trespassing. Love a good Property x Crim crossover episode. [WJAC TV]

* She’s just like you and me, but she’s vouchless: and landlords want it that way. [Economist]

* Something is rotten in the state of the US, and  okaying racism was probably involved, says this opiner. [The Hill]

* Remember all the jokes we made about commuting from our bed to our living room? Turns out there’s a legal basis for that now. In Germany. [The Guardian]

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.  He endured  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.

Home (With A Zoom Window) For The Holidays — See Also

Big Day For Bonuses: Kaplan Hecker, HoLove, S&C, A&O, Kramer Levin, Freshfields, Baker McKenzie, White & Case, Akin, and Goodwin.

Maybe We’ll Try This From Home: Latham goes back to virtual parties after the recent… unpleasantness.

Trump Laughed Out Of Court: Again.

A Look Ahead: The always insightful Citi/Hildebrandt report is out and has some overlooked gems.

The Legal Tech-To-English Dictionary: Legal Research

Read on for a strong addition to your research trail — while learning what a 'research trail' is.

FCC Gets Its First Permanent Female FCC Boss Ever

From the that-took-a-while dept.

More Law Firms Should Participate In Sports Leagues

Not only can such teams increase connections between coworkers, they can forge connections with colleagues within the legal community as well.

The 2021 Bonus Tracker: All The Biglaw Firms That Have Announced Bonuses

Is your firm listed here? If not, what are the partners waiting for?

Deutsche Bank May Have Managed To Break Its Deal With The Justice Department Literally Before The Ink Was Dry

If any bank could do it, the Germans are it.

The Good Times Roll At This Firm

Boston firm joins bonus parade.

Small Law Can Be Just The Right Size For You

There's more to the legal profession than Biglaw.

After Sh*tshow Hearing, Court Blocks Steve Bannon Posting Discovery Docs Online

Post jurors' personal details on 8chan? He'd never!

Top 10 Biglaw Firm Announces Year-End And Special Bonuses To Delight

This is one way to tell associates you care.

Top Biglaw Firm Announces Bonuses, But Not Everyone Is Happy

Plus extra money for high billers.

Totally Not A Magic Circle Firm Just Showed Its Hand

And for my next trick, more pro bono hours!

Biglaw Firm Shares The Bonus Wealth With Associates And Counsel

Everyone gets a cut of the bonus cash at this firm.