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Law School Professor Fired Over Racist Comments That Went Viral

Fast action by Georgetown Law.

Now That The SEC Thinks About It, It Is Strange That Citadel, Et. Al., Pay So Much For The Right To Execute Free Trades

You know, when Elizabeth Warren puts it that way.

Harvard Law School ‘Negotiating Efficient Sex Slavery’ Article Shockingly Poorly Received

This is the apotheosis of law and economics scholarship.

ABA TECHSHOW 2021: It’s Virtual But Still Has Lots To Offer

This year's conference has surprised me.

Lawline Names Top Women Faculty 2020

Our top women faculty are at the top of the game in their practices and also masters of pedagogy, making an impact on attorneys across the country.

Famous Cannabis Entrepreneurs Care About Money AND Social Justice

These companies are setting the stage for responsible entrepreneurship.

Convergent Roles: How The Pandemic Has Caused An Identity Crisis For Mothers

Nearly a year in, a collective exhaustion has settled over everyone.

Citi Stupidity Clause Now Standard Feature Of Debt Deals

Never again will a bank have to admit how bad at banking it is in court, at least on this matter.

Shocking Video Of Law School Professors Making Racist Comments Goes Viral

Georgetown Law profs making news for all the wrong reasons.

Morning Docket: 03.11.21

* The NBA players’ association and other professional athlete associations filed an amicus brief yesterday to support college athletes in a Supreme Court case. From the basketball court to the Supreme Court… [Sports Illustrated]

* Boies Schiller had a very challenging year in 2020. [American Lawyer]

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Getting Angry Over Legal Ethics — See Also

A Deep Dive Into The Tom Girardi Scandal: But what really makes me mad is the Alex Kozinski citation.

Lawyer Who Admitted To Storming The Capitol Out On Bail: And he’s looking forward to wine with dinner.

Office Sharing Hijinks: Both sides of the Cuomo investigation are at the same office.

Merrick Garland Gets Confirmed: At last.

IP Law Run Hilariously Amok: Over “Vasectomy Mayhem.”

The Majority Of Columbia Law School Grads Start Their Career In Biglaw

Columbia just churns out Biglaw associates.

Is The Two (Or Fewer) Parent Household A Thing Of The Past?

Families have been taking all sorts of forms since the beginning of time. These families just frequently lack legal recognition.

Taxing Video Game Virtual Currency Transactions: Separating Those Who Play For Fun From Those Who Play For Profit

The potential scenarios are endless.

Pointing The Finger At The California Bar After Major Legal Scandal

The role of the California Bar in the Tom Girardi scandal.