Above the Law

Weak Loser Donald Trump Paid Less In Taxes Than You Because You Are Better At Making Money

The president of the United States pays the tax rate of a preteen paperboy because he is worse at making money than a preteen paperboy.

Biglaw Firm Lays Off 50 Lawyers And Staff Due To COVID-19

The firm is also considering cutting its real estate footprint in view of decreasing its head count.

Yesterday’s Flynn Hearing Was A Clusterf*ck Wrapped In A Sh*tshow Clad In A National Humiliation

But other than that, all good!

Bar Examiners Offer Insults Rather Than Answers To Security Risks

If they just took the integrity of the exam as seriously as they take their sick 'critical thinking' burns.

O’Melveny Says No To Fall Bonuses. Are COVID Appreciation Bonuses Over?

*Another* Biglaw firm says they won't be doing fall bonuses.

CFTC Nominee Brings Enormous Amount Of Recent Practical Experience To The Job

Sure, he’s been a government employee for three-and-a-half years, but that hasn’t stopped Robert Bowes from also being a day-trader.

Morning Docket: 09.30.20

* A lawyer has been suspended from practice for being arrested for allegedly driving while nude. The bar examiners can rest assured that this attorney had nothing to hide… [ABA Journal]

* A lawyer for Michael Flynn admitted yesterday that she briefed President Trump about Flynn’s case. [Politico]

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Cravath Is A Nope On Fall Bonuses — See Also

Cravath Says No: To COVID-19 appreciation bonuses.

But Who Is Ponying Up The Fall Bonuses? A tracker.

Presidential Debate Drinking Game: Try not to get too drunk.

Speaking Of The Election: Do it for RBG.

Hacking The Bar Exam: Apparently is pretty easy.

Legally Themed Presidential Debate Drinking Game: This One Is Going To Get Ugly

Presidential debates usually overlook the Supreme Court. I don't think that will happen tonight.

On The Passing Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

A conversation with Neal Katyal about the late justice.

COVID-19’s Brutal Impact On Biglaw Offices

Leases are way down in Biglaw.

The Race Is On

A relatively recent development in modern patent litigation has quickly become a hot-button issue.

Cravath Is NOT Offering Special Bonuses, And Associates Are Pissed

Ooof. The former bonus leader has really made its associates angry.

Managing The Post-COVID Knowledge Resources Budget In An Era Of ‘Rogue’ Pricing: Insights From Michael Feit of Feit Consulting

Feit discusses a new report on the state of the market for major legal vendors.

Nordstrom To Ban Sales Of Exotic Animal Skins And Genuine Fur By End Of 2021

The company said the decision was based in part on feedback from customers.