Above the Law

New Lawsuit Provides Model For Attorneys Seeking To Remove Confederate Monuments

Test of state constitutional protections could offer new tool.

Thoughts On A Criminal Prosecution Of Trump

If you think about the politics of this, you'll give yourself a headache.

Morning Docket: 11.16.20

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* Judge Judy’s lawsuit against a former broadcast partner about allegedly unpaid profits is heating up. Maybe they can resolve their differences on The People’s Court… [Deadline]

* A lawyer for the first woman to face a federal execution in decades is seeking a delay of the execution because the attorney is battling COVID-19. [Yahoo News]

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Hey, Did Something Happen With Jones Day Or Something? — See Also

Fight For Your Right…: “To not be Right.” Jones Day attorneys are starting to spar over the firm’s commitment to the MAGA cause.

Takin’ It To The Streets: Protestors show up at Jones Day (and others).

Crazy Train: Samuel Alito spoke to the FedSoc faithful and launched assaults on everything from contraception to COVID church restrictions.

Money (That’s What I Want): When will Cravath (or Milbank, or someone else) get the holiday season rolling?

You Are Lawyering Too Much If…

Notes to my (legal) self.

When On Trial, Give Your Mind A Break

Trials are the most fun we have as lawyers and require near-constant focus -- for weeks. But to win, focus on something else sometimes.

No Time To Specify (That Our CEO Was Accused Of Sexual Battery)

Anchorage Capital appears to have forgotten that lawsuits are public record.

90-Day Known Expert: Week 9 Roundup

Number nine...number nine...number nine...

ATL Special Report Podcast: User Experience On The Lexis+ Platform

We explore data visualization, user experience, and the importance of good design in this our final ATL Special Report Podcast Series with Lexis+.

Bush v. Gore Lawyer Tells Federalist Society That 2020 Election ‘Is Over’

It's time to accept Joe Biden as the president-elect.

Oh, To Be A Fly On The Wall At Jones Day As Dissension At The Firm Grows

Associate mouths off with a reply-all email.

What’s The Future Of The Brick-And-Mortar Law Office?

Law firm office plans are about to change.

Trump’s Clown Car Election Suit Turns Arizona Courtroom Into A Three Ring Circus

Rules of evidence? That's just, like, your opinion, man.

Biglaw Firm Restores All Partner Pay After 5 Months Of COVID Cuts

They carried the pandemic's burdens without cutting anyone else's pay.

Protests And Boycotts Come To Jones Day’s Doorstep

Updated with images from the protests.