Above the Law

The Female Equity Partner Scorecard: How Do Elite Biglaw Firms Stack Up For Women? (2020)

Which firms are doing the best, and which firms are doing the worst?

After Disastrous Meeting, Bar Association Goes All In On Risky Online Exam Plan

The NY online exam is a risky proposition, but the NYSBA is sticking behind it.

The Salary Cut Roll Backs Continue: Another Billion-Dollar Biglaw Firm Reverses Course

Associates aren't getting their full salary, but it's a start.

DEA Interim Final Rule Threatens The Existence Of The Hemp Industry

It is clear that the Rule is a pretext for the DEA to maintain its authority over cannabis.

Virgin Islands Attorney General Curious Why Leon Black’s Name Keeps Coming Up In Her Jeff Epstein Investigation

Denise George has some questions (and document requests) for the billionaire.

Morning Docket: 08.25.20

* A Pennsylvania golf course has defaulted in a lawsuit alleging illicit discrimination. Maybe they knew it would be a “fore”gone conclusion they’d lose… [Patriot News]

* The New York Attorney General has sued the Trump Organization over financial investigations into the company. [Forbes]

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All Politics Is Local — See Also

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Polls Show Donald Trump Struggling To Win Key Battleground of “Trump Family”: Judge Maryanne Trump Barry has some concerns.

More Good News: Stoel Rives changing course on salary.

Tough Times For Partners: Biglaw partners getting forced out.

Legal Technology On Display: ILTACON has moved online but is going strong.

The New York Office Of A Biglaw Firm That’s Getting A Lot Of Love From Associates

Happy associates in NYC? Go figure!

The Few Or The Many: A Timeless Question

Stick with what you know or expand your horizons? Hollywood or bust? Sydney or the bush?

Stage Is Set For Earl Thomas To File A $10 Million Grievance Against The Ravens

The Ravens could have a tough case on their hands due to the fact that fights during practice are common and rarely acted upon.

Peter Navarro Adds Pharmaceutical Manufacture To His Impressive List Of Non-Expertise

No surprise as to who was behind the White House’s ill-fated and ill-considered Kodak plan.

In Case You Forgot, Kim Kardashian Is Still Studying To Become A Lawyer

The law student says she'll work with whoever is in the White House to do more for criminal justice reform.

ILTACON Becomes ITLA>ON As Legal Technology Show Goes Remote

The show opens with a bevy of announcements.

Kellyanne And George Conway Exit Stage Right For New Adventure: PARENTING

Slow clap.

Biglaw Partners Are Getting Forced Out Of Their Firms

Thanks, COVID. :(