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Man Who Sought To Make Neighbor’s Life Miserable Now Wants To Alleviate Misery With Said Neighbor

At least, that’s what Bill Gross’s press release says.

Judge Benchslaps Gibson Dunn Saying They ‘Committed Fraud About Fraud’

The judge embraces his bluntness.

Some Law Firms Need Better LinkedIn Practices

Law firms should improve their LinkedIn practices to ensure that employees are not pressured into engaging with their employer’s content on LinkedIn.

‘Tis The Season For Law School Exam Screw-Ups

Also, what to get for the lawyer that has no time for anything.

The Simple Practice: Setting Up An S-Corporation For Your Law Practice

In the final analysis, tax planning is about saving money.

The Best Law Schools In America For Career Prospects (2021)

Most people attend law school to obtain jobs as lawyers. Which one is the best at helping students achieve that goal?

Death (Of Donor Anonymity) Becomes Her

In many jurisdictions abroad, including parts of Australia, governments have moved to prohibit anonymous gamete donation.

Ask Why ABA Opposes Bipartisan Anti-Money Laundering Rules Before Renewing Your Membership

Could opposition to such a measure really serve the interests of the ABA?

The Lawyer Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For The Attorney In Your Life

The Work From Home 2020 Edition.

If Your Hedge Fund’s Strategy Is ‘Robot That Makes The Same Trades As Our Self-Enriching One But A Day Later,’ You Had Better Tell Investors That

Or just choose not to have investor, but do that before you’ve done something the SEC can fine you for.

Morning Docket: 12.09.20

* A company that makes a law firm performance review platform has hired its first general counsel. Wonder how they’ll track his performance… [Corporate Counsel]

* A new lawsuit alleges that an Illinois funeral home gave out the wrong ashes to family members of the deceased. [Insurance Journal]

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How To Tip: Let us know how your firm is handling staff tipping during the pandemic.

Very Serious Lawsuits: Texas sues every swing state for… reasons.

Bonus News: Debevoise lets the first-years in on it!

The Doctor Is In: Jenna Ellis reportedly contracts the COVID.

Remember…: To enter the annual holiday card contest.

The Legal Industry Added Jobs Last Month, But Don’t Get Too Excited About It

It's good news, but we haven't returned to normalcy.

A Dozen Defrauded Online MBA Students Pay Temple’s Fine For Defrauding MBA Students

Betsy DeVos is going out like Betsy DeVos.

The Innovation Process: Guidelines For Success

The need for innovation -- applying people, processes, and technology to do something better, faster, or more efficiently -- has never been more important.