Above the Law

New Book Aims To Demystify A.I. For Lawyers

A straight-forward look at the technology that will drive the industry.

Michigan Attorney Tells Court He Had Nothing To Do With Kraken Suit He Filed

Doodoo diligence.

This Trademark Fight Is The Granddaddy Of Them All

Tensions flared between the parties involved after the New York Times published an article.

Top 25 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonus-Eligible Diversity & Inclusion Billable Hours

The firm has been successfully running this program for almost a year.

George Mason’s Kenneth Randall On Entrepreneurship, Tech, And The DC Market

The veteran dean and tech company founder weighs in on his new role leading the Scalia Law School. 

Fifth Circuit Benchslaps Federal Judge Who’s A Repeat Offender

Judge Hughes strikes again.

What’s In Store For Litigation Finance?

Our annual survey has shown years of steady growth. Now, we want to explore its role in a revolutionized market.

This Supreme Court’s Religious Liberty Approach Would Be Silly, If The Consequences Were Not So Dire

The fact is nothing about this Supreme Court’s religious liberty doctrine reflects equality or liberty for all.

Harvard Law Review Elects Its First Muslim President

He may be the first, but he won't be the last.

Trump As Witness, At An Impeachment Trial Or Otherwise

You thought Trump on the telephone was bad? Trump as a witness will be a true disaster.

Citadel Securities, Accused Of Rigging Markets, Accuses Someone Else Of Rigging Markets

Your purported friends are IEX are not actually your friends, dear retail investors, sayeth Ken Griffin.

Morning Docket: 02.08.21

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* President Trump’s impeachment lawyer has asked that the impeachment trial be paused for the Jewish Sabbath. Guess he doesn’t roll shomer shabbos… [CNN]

* A Florida lawyer accidentally flashed his medical marijuana card instead of his driver’s license in a video that has gone viral. [Fox News]

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I Know It Says ‘My’ Pillow But Terms And Conditions Apply — See Also

Taxes Don’t Evade Themselves!: Donald Trump is too busy to testify at his own impeachment.

Adventures In Disclaiming: OAN hopes to get out of trouble. They won’t.

Lawyers Love Technicalities: Jeopardy! champ beats Ken Jennings… sort of.

Law Schools Need To Step Up: Because students are suffering.

Judge Lets Trump Rioter Go On Vacation To Mexico Despite EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO DO THE RIGHT THING

Ultimately, we did make Mexico pay.

Yup, Where You Go To Law School Matters For Your Future Paycheck

A look at partner compensation reveals law schools matter.