Above the Law

Morning Docket: 02.02.21

* A Michigan lawyer is giving away a free divorce for Valentine’s Day. How romantic… [Fox News]

* Google is paying millions to resolve allegations that it discriminated against female and Asian job applicants. [Bloomberg Law]

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Ultimatum Day — See Also

Refuse At Your Peril — Lincoln Project goes medieval on Giuliani.

Irreconcilable Differences — Trump’s impeachment team didn’t want to force the GOP into uncomfortable waters… so they got canned.

Knock It Off — Morgan Lewis ordered to stop hiding behind privilege claims.

Severance — Biglaw firm laying off staff.

The Law School Putting More Than Half Of Recent Graduates Into Judicial Clerkships

That's... a LOT of clerkships.

School Choice Proponents Are All About Individual Preference, Except When They’re Not

When the government forces you to subsidize an organization or the beliefs of others you personally disagree with, that is the very opposite of granting you a 'choice.' 

Scenic Route: The Country Roads Of Downtown Law

When it comes to law, people don’t really think about marketing too much.

There’s A Rise In Mental Health Issues At Columbia Law School And Students Say The Administration Has Done A Whole Lotta Nothing About It

Students are furious.

SEC Monitoring GameStop Frenzy With Eye Towards Doing Nothing

Letting the Redditors have their fun seems to be a bipartisan point of agreement, which is great, because it probably can’t be stopped.

Litigation Revives The Strange Tragic Tale Of John West, The Founder Of Modern Legal Research

From what little we know of John West, it is difficult to say whether he was an idealist or an opportunist, whether he truly wanted to democratize the law, or simply saw an opportunity to make a good living.

RNC Chair Has Regrets About Letting Rudy Giuliani And Sidney Powell Spew Legal Word Vomit At Her HQ

Hindsight is 20/20 when it comes to lawyers who are walking, living, breathing defamation claims.

The Biggest Litigation Impacting The Healthcare Sector

Above the Law and Lake Whillans take a deep dive into multibillion-dollar disputes involving pay-for-delay agreements, opioids, and other areas. 

Judge Offers Trump Lawyers Free Lesson On How Privilege Works

The tricky thing about attorney-client privilege is... well, nothing really.

Elite Law Firm And Law Schools Team Up For Social Justice Initiative

Working together to take on the important issues of our time.

Pandemic Proves That Court Reporters Are As Essential As Ever

Remote proceedings may be here to stay, but that won't change the basics of reporting.

Impeachment Is Off To A Roaring Start As Trump Switches Out Entire Legal Team

Auspicious beginning.

Pursuing Justice Podcast Explores Pro Bono In Unprecedented Times

Over the past year, lawyers have seen firsthand the impact of the pandemic and economic downturn on their pro bono clients. Professionals have come together to share expertise and resources – and Pursuing Justice, a podcast series from Practising Law Institute (PLI), has been telling their stories.