Above the Law

This tale is truly insane.

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Exciting news, but will this inspire the firm to adjust its salary scale?

Biglaw firms don't necessarily offer staff the same benefits as attorneys. Kudos to those that do.

The first year of practice is both exhilarating and challenging for IP associates.

* Biglaw's about to get hit hard by an economic downturn. [Law.com]

* Looks like Ralph Baxter is announcing a run for congress this afternoon. [Am Law Daily]

* Dewey think a 4 year sentence sounds fair? [Law360]

* Judge calls fee request "attempted bank robbery." This is why you never request fees while wearing a rubber Nixon mask and carrying a shotgun. [Law.com]

* Fascinating overview of the complex fight over Cravath's efforts to block victims from getting previously produced discovery materials. [Litigation Daily]

* An interview with Ben Brafman, including a delightful explanation of why he has the hardest job in the world. [Coverage Opinions]

* California moving to limit access of federal immigration officials to those in the state court system. [The Recorder]

* What schools do the best job of placing AGs, SGs, United States Attorneys, and federal judges? The answer will absolutely not shock you at all. [Empirical SCOTUS]

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North Carolina Takes A Step Backwards: In a move targeting the UNC Center for Civil Rights (which litigates, well, used to litigate on behalf of low-income minorities), the University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted to ban litigation by its law centers. Apparently saying you support civil rights is unbecoming a North Carolinian. Should […]