Above the Law

New Year, New Look For This Biglaw Firm

A bold look for the new decade.

Justice Boomer Gets Laughs As He Guts Federal Employee Discrimination Statute

LOL!

Trump Judge Tries To Put Reasonable Spin On ‘I Don’t Like Trans People,’ Fails

Judge argues that he's too stupid to keep track of someone's pronouns and in fairness he might be.

Morning Docket: 01.16.20

* A 97 year-old trial lawyer has been allowed to stay on a murder case despite an outburst that forced a judge to release six jurors who had already been seated. [NorthJersey.com]

* New York lawmakers are mulling legislation aimed at providing lawyers to immigrants facing deportation proceedings. [New York Daily News]

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Another Wild Day In 2020 And We’re Not Even Getting Into Impeachment Yet — See Also

Bad Advice Has Consequences: Michael Flynn hired Sidney Powell to walk him through his slap on the wrist and now he’s withdrawing his guilty plea. Oops.

Rough Times: Michael Avenatti arrested while attending his own disciplinary hearing.

Restoring Bankruptcy: Kevin Rosenberg managed to get student loan debt discharged, which is what the law is supposed to do but never does. Steven Chung talks to him.

Playing Telephone: Partners should really try to talk directly to associates.

Let’s Get Together: Duane Morris and Satterlee Stephens talking merger.

Here’s A Good One For Trivia Today

Why are fictional lawyers such good students?

A Glimpse Into How Law Department Transformation Is Heating Up in 2020: A Discussion With Morae Global

Law departments are under pressure, but technology might be the key to demonstrating their value.

Global Firm And Mid-Sized New York Mainstay Eye Merger

Am Law 100 firm looks to bring in smaller, but profitable firm.

Huge Constitutional Development That Will Get Completely Ignored

The 28th Amendment should be on its way to the Constitution, but Trump's Department of Justice has declared it dead.

How Would You Retool The Bar Exam?

There are major huddles going on as to what to do about the bar exam.

How to Change a Tire on Moving Vehicle: Transition Your Firm’s Financial Software Without Disrupting Your Business

Upgrading your practice’s financial software can feel like trying to change a flat tire while driving on the highway: at best, it will slow down your forward movement and it might even lead to a disastrous crash.

Partners Shouldn’t Communicate To Associates Through Other People

Partners should strive to communicate directly with associates whenever possible

Biglaw Firm Forms Mental Health Task Force

A big step in staying ahead of these issues.

International Law Expert Thinks Donald Trump Might Not Understand How Any Of This Works

No kidding.