Above the Law

Morning Docket: 08.03.20

Do you have a thang for Dean Strang? (Photo via Netflix)

* A lawyer who was featured in the Netflix documentary series Making a Murderer has been unable to shake his conviction for violating a restraining order. Maybe he should have had “dreamy” Dean Strang defend him… [ABA Journal]

* A study has found that the number of lawyer jobs may have decreased by over 15% in the past six months. [Bloomberg Law]

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Ending The Week On A High Note — See Also

More Good News: Another firm reverses prior salary cuts.

Oh, NOW You Have A Problem: With historic numbers of judges confirmed, Steven Calabresi doesn’t need Trump anymore.

You Probably Already Realized This But…: It’s time to get rid of the bar exam.

No One Thinks It Will Be Them: Hearing from the Colorado bar examinee who tested positive for COVID.

These Elite Biglaw Firms Could Charge HOW MUCH Per Hour During A Recession?!?!

Holy crap.

Should I Keep Learning How Tech Can Streamline My Legal Practice?

Notes to my (legal) self.

Portland Journalists Ask For Sanctions As Federal Agents Continue To Assault Reporters And Legal Observers

From The Aaaaaand-I'm-Proud-To-Be-An-Americaaaan-Where-At-Least-I-[Pepper-Spray] Dept.

Remote Depositions For Good? It Depends.

Remote depositions can largely do the trick -- but not completely. At least, not in all cases and not with all deponents. Let’s decide based on what we’ve learned thus far.

FDA Guidance On Cannabis Research: A Glimpse Of What’s To Come For CBD Products?

The FDA guidance goes on to address an unexpected and highly debated issue.

DC Circuit Nixes Judge Neomi Rao’s Craven SCOTUS Application, Will Rehear Michael Flynn Case En Banc

Don't worry, Judge Thirsty's fealty has been duly noted at the White House.

Career Counseling And Coping In COVID-19 Quarantine

This COVID-19 exile will likely continue for the foreseeable future.

America Was Ripe For Humiliation 

Our failure to contain COVID-19 exposes American exceptionalism as untenable. It’s also an opportunity for us to become a better country instead of deluding ourselves that we’re the greatest. 

Law Grad Who Tested Positive For COVID-19 After Sitting For Bar Exam Speaks Out

She was asymptomatic and wearing a mask when she took the test.

COVID’s Impact On Law School Admissions

Online courses, deferment, LSAT Flex... law school admissions enter a period of uncertainty.

Hedge Fund Manager’s Dog Travels In Higher Style Than He Does

British Airways is a perfectly nice airline, but this is ridiculous.

Federalist Society Founder Thinks Trump Should Be Impeached (Now That He’s Confirmed All Those Judges)

Steven Calabresi thinks that NOW Trump has gone too far.

Coronavirus Crisis Chops Down Enhanced Damages For Copyright Infringer

Court draws distinction between what would serve as a 'strong deterrent' and what 'could be catastrophic.'