Above the Law

Deutsche Bank Is Considering Layoffs

Even after 18,000 job cuts, the Germans think they look a bit flabby.

Morning Docket: 06.01.21

* A Michigan lawyer, who allegedly gave his adversary the middle finger during a virtual court hearing, has purportedly been fined $3,000. That’s one expensive bird… [Detroit Free Press]

* Unvaccinated workers at a Houston hospital are suing over their employer’s vaccination mandate. [Washington Post]

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It Will Allow Our Safety Inspector Here To Perform His Duties From Home: Keep up on how firms are approaching the return.

Whew! All This Computer Hacking Is Making Me Thirsty.: On that note, let’s talk about making the most of working at home.

There Are Ghost Cars All Over These Highways: Ghost kitchens are out there jacking IP and this is how restaurants can fight back.

Now They’re Trying It As A Maritime Offense…: Where civil cases are going.

The Bottom Half Of Biglaw Is Plugging Along

Not nearly as well as the elite of Biglaw, but still...

Some Biglaw Firms Will Still Be Holding Their Summer Associate Programs Virtually

Ugh. Thanks, COVID. Maybe next year these will be held in person?

What The Future Holds For Legal Products

From ‘VIP Days’ to estate-planning packages, here’s how legal products are evolving beyond documents.

Always Mind Your Surroundings

Trying a case is about a lot more than just law and facts.

The Trajectory Of Civil Cases In Federal Court

How long will a case take to reach resolution?

The Gap Between Growing Law Firms And Stagnant Ones Is All About Marketing

Marketing is incredibly important for law firms.

SMU Dedman School Of Law Alum Hanna Kim, Punam Kaji, And Ann Chao Sheu On Launching The Podium, Representation, And AAPI Heritage Month

The Podium aims to amplify voices, advance and support careers, and create authentic connections for APA women lawyers.

Let’s Retire ‘Can I Pick Your Brain?’

Part of starting a firm means putting yourself out there and asking for help.

7 Insurers Sue CVS For Allegedly Inflating Drug Prices

For the second time in the span of one year, a group of insurers has filed a lawsuit against CVS alleging it overcharged them for generic drugs. CVS refuted the claims, calling them 'baseless.'

The Great Law Firm Reopening Tracker: Flexibility Is The Way Of The Future

The latest updates on how law firms are adjusting to the new normal.

Making The Most Of Your Working From Home Legal Practice

Yes, you can grow professionally in the virtual environment.

How To Compare Your Bosses To The Brutal, Genocidal Former Head Of The KGB And Thrive

The Jeremy Barnum story.