Above the Law

Biden Wins — When It Comes To Six-Figure Donations From Biglaw’s Leaders

Which partners helped Biden with huge cash donations?

Biglaw Firm Lays Off Attorneys To Ensure The Firm’s ‘Continued Success’

But the firm also announced an end to COVID salary cuts...

The SEC May Not Have Read The Mailbags Full Of Letters Decrying Its Hedge Fund Secrecy Plan, But Someone There Apparently Read The Law

Turns out, the proposal is against it.

Morning Docket: 11.03.20

* The Supreme Court is allowing an antitrust case against the NFL to move forward. The XFL is still around to compete with the NFL…right? [Chicago Sun Tribune]

* A Texas lawyer has been disciplined for stealing LegalZoom referrals from the firm that employed her. [Texas Lawyer]

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Gearing Up For A Week Of Explaining Election Law — See Also

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Poor Life Choices: Rudy allegedly performed all of his shenanigans in front of a law student who was taking notes.

First Amendment Punt: The Supreme Court hasn’t banned the First Amendment yet, but once Amy Coney Barrett learns what it says they’ll surely revisit it.

So Now We’ve Got To Dust This Off: Explaining laches to friends and neighbors.

On Their Way: BSF’s raises aren’t in yet, but they’re on the way.

Biglaw’s Best In Antitrust

Nice job!

Closing Thoughts On Section 230: The Good, The Bad & The Unapologetically Ugly

The question is no longer whether Section 230 should be revised, but how. 

Paul Singer Is Sad To See Quibi Go

In fact, he’s rather insistent it stick around for a little longer. Or a lot longer, depending on how long it takes to get his money.

Inspiring Words From Kamala Harris On The Eve Of Election 2020

It's Kamala's turn -- and yours. Make your vote count.

SCOTUS Punts Protest Case, First Amendment Lives To Fight Another Day

Cops get qualified immunity, but protestors owe a duty of care to cops? ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Price Transparency Rule Finalized, But Insurers Say It Will Not Rein In Costs

The final rule requires insurers to disclose information on prices for healthcare services and cost-sharing with patients. The government says it will help lower prices, but insurers aren't so sure.

Document Comparison: Let Election Decide  

Remember to vote tomorrow. Every vote counts!

If You Had ‘Laches’ On Your Election BINGO Card, Congratulations!

The 2020 election takes a weird legal turn.

Recent Law School Graduate, Who Happens To Be Son Of Lev Parnas, Writes Tell-All Book About Trump-Ukraine Scandal

He's got quite the story to tell after witnessing many of the meetings that led to Trump's impeachment.

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