Above the Law

Law Firm, Know Thyself

Advice for legal industry leaders from HBR Consulting CEO Nicholas Quil.

Am Law 100 Firm Dials Back Its COVID-19 Salary Cuts

Will your law firm be restoring salaries soon? It seems to be about that time.

Am Law 50 Firm Offers Special Wellness Stipends For Employee ‘Grit’ During Pandemic

Kudos to this firm for its kindness during tough times.

Bar Examiner Offers Less Than Inspiring Answers In Online Exam Defense

His answers were... a little suspect.

Biglaw Firm Reverses Pay Cut For Associates, Partners Not So Lucky

It's good news (for associates, at least).

Maybe Don’t Say ‘Maybe I Should Go To Jail’ On A Phone Call That Could Be Recorded When, You Know, Maybe You Should Go To Jail

I’m no lawyer but that just seems like a bad idea.

Morning Docket: 08.21.20

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* The Pennsylvania Attorney General is taking action against an Amazon seller for allegedly selling hand sanitizer for $75 a bottle. Maybe it was made with top-shelf alcohol? [Philadelphia Inquirer]

* A group of 100 New York City eateries are planning a lawsuit to allow indoor dining in the Empire State. [New York Post]

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The Squeeze On Biglaw Office Space — See Also

Sharing Is Caring: Even when partners have to share their offices.

The Pro Bono Flint, Michigan, Settlement: Well done, White & Case!

The 103-Page District Court Opinion: On Trump’s tax returns.

Walking Back Pay Cuts: Reed Smith and K&L Gates.

Kamala Harris’s Modern Family: A love story that’s ready for the spotlight.

The Fight To Lower The Cali Bar Cut Score Retroactively: Hits the legislature.

That’s A Lot Of Very Rich (Equity) Partners

That's a pretty payday for those lucky enough to make equity partner.

Lawyer, Mom, Owner: 1,000 Strong, One Virtual Summit to Rule Them All

Please help us reach our goal of 1000 women-lawyer-owners!!!

So… Are We Going To Have A Test Of This October Bar Exam Software Or Not?

It seems like we should put this through its paces sooner rather than later.

Don’t Let The Pandemic Be Regressive For Women Lawyers (Part II)

The pandemic has exposed the significance of the systemic disparity that can no longer be ignored.

Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Apologizes For The Epic Failure That Was The Canceled State Bar Exam

The state's high court 'deeply regrets' the delay. Sorry, everyone!

Steve Bannon Arrested By Mailmen In Border Wall Fraud Scheme

And THAT is a 2020 BINGO!

EU Not Just Going To Take U.K.’s, Hedge Funds’ Word On Things

Also, they’d like those hedge funds to become mutual funds, if they’re being honest