Government
Trump Attorney Gags All Over Gag Order Hearing
Todd Blanche goes full Lionel Hutz while trying to defend Donald Trump reposting statements that would violate the gag order.
Courts
BREAKING: Supreme Court That Blocked Vaccine Mandates & Quarantine Orders Suddenly VERY Concerned About Immunity.
Justices display deep concern for criminal defendants as long as the criminal defendant is Donald Trump and only Donald Trump.
Biglaw
Biglaw Leader Thinks Using AI Will Help His Firm Beat The Competition In The Market
This Biglaw leader is ready to adapt to the new reality of AI helping his firm make more money.
Technology
Speaking From Beyond The Grave Was Only Cool When 2Pac Did It
For the Swifties who haven't heard 'Taylor Made,' it's probably worth a listen.
Biglaw
Associate Compensation Scorecard: Biglaw's 2023 Cash Bash
Where does your firm stand when it comes to salary increases and bonuses? Get all the latest updates.
Biglaw
Biglaw Firm Adjusts Bonus Policy To Hand Out Big Bucks -- But Only To Its Biggest Billers
Want more bonus money at this firm? Better get to work!
Small Law Firms
Lawyer Facing Ethics Probe Decides Maybe Destroying His Computer Will Help. It Does Not.
Oh, look! The consequences of my own actions.
Law Schools
The Top Law Schools For Getting Jobs (2023)
This is a great way for current and prospective law students to gauge their employment prospects.
Latest News
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
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Generative AI In Legal Work — What’s Fact And What’s Fiction?
Generative AI In Legal Work — What’s Fact And What’s Fiction?
Zach Warren from the Thomson Reuters Institute discusses the potential and the pitfalls.
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SCOTUS, Supreme Court
The Only Gorsuch Surprise Is That Anyone Still Expects A Surprise
The media may try and gin up controversy, but there's nothing to see here.
Law Schools, Rankings
Is T14 Dead? Is It T15? T13? Was T14 An Arbitrary Ranking All Along?
Elie Mystal and Joe Patrice debate the significance and meaning of the "T14" law schools.
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Generative AI In Legal Work — What’s Fact And What’s Fiction?
Generative AI In Legal Work — What’s Fact And What’s Fiction?
Zach Warren from the Thomson Reuters Institute discusses the potential and the pitfalls.
Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Stay Away From Potential Clients Who Give Bad Online Reviews
Bad reviews can be petty, vindictive, or downright crazy -- and almost impossible to remove.
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 03.15.17
* Congratulations to newly appointed Loyola Chicago dean Michael Kaufman. [Law.com]
* Department of Justice is set to announce today charges in the case revolving around the hack of Yahoo accounts. Of course, it's probably your fault if you use Yahoo for anything but fantasy sports. [CNN]
* One contract attorney racked up 6,905 hours (and $1.5 million in billables) on a single shareholder lawsuit. Too bad he was disbarred in the 80s. [Wall Street Journal]
* Wait for it... wait for it. Nope, Rachel Maddow's scoop on Donald Trump's taxes, wasn't really worth it. [New York Times]
* White nationalist group, the National Policy Institute -- that'd be Richard Spencer's think tank, has been stripped of its tax-exempt status. [Washington Post]
* The European Court of Justice ruled a workplace headscarf ban might not be discriminatory. Ummm, okay? [BBC News]
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
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ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms.
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…
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Resources
Secrets Of Small Firm Success
5 Things To Consider Before Hiring A Legal Marketing Partner
Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
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The State Of Small Law Firms In An Era Of Change
The Future Of Professionals Report: How AI Is The Catalyst For Transforming Every Aspect Of Work
The Essential Guide To eDiscovery In Confluence And Jira
Differentiating Your Solo Firm In A Crowded Marketplace
Are You Making A Good Impression On Your Clients?
How You Can Use Tech To Strengthen Client Ties
The 2023 In-House Compensation Report Is Here!
What's Driving The Commercial Disputes Leadership Diversity Gap
How 160 Legal Tech Decision-Makers Are Combating Cybersecurity Threats
The Solo & Small Firm Compensation Report Is Here!
How to Achieve Quicker, More Valuable Case Settlements with Minimal Effort: A Guide for Personal Injury Lawyers
10 Steps For Choosing The Right eDiscovery Solution
How Businesses Are Extracting Greater Value From Claims, Judgments, And Unenforced Awards
Your Roadmap To An Effective and Defensible Legal Hold Process
Contract Negotiation Confidential: 7 Things You Didn’t Learn in Law School
How Today’s Law Firms Are Tackling Cybersecurity Challenges
Hedge Funds / Private Equity, Money, Wall Street
Marketing To Alternatives Investors
For securities lawyers and litigation financiers, the issue of how to successfully market to investors is crucial.
Money, Wall Street
Marissa Mayer's 'Bonus' For Running Yahoo Into The Ground: Way Bigger Than Yours
She's actually not getting her 2016 cash bonus, but this "golden parachute" is way bigger.
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms.
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 03.14.17
* Firing 46 federal prosecutors may have unleashed 46 incredibly qualified Democratic candidates on the midterm elections. [Politico]
* This... isn't even surprising. [Huffington Post]
* It seem incredibly unlikely this will ever happen, but it isn't a half-bad idea. [The Hill]
* Whaddya know, actions have consequences. Blows my mind too. [Slate]
* And the North Carolina Democratic Party's response is perfect. [The News & Observer]
* New York Attorney General Eric Scheiderman has Rex Tillerson in his sights. [Talking Points Memo]
* A look into Judge Gorsuch's feelings on immigration. [AP]
* Really? I mean, really? The “Hearing Protection Act” will loosen laws on gun silencers. [The Slot]
Animal Law
The Fight To Recognize Chimpanzees As Legal Persons
You can watch the documentary on HBO now.
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…
Crime, Justice
The Court System's Unequal Justice For Victims With Disabilities
A look at the justice system's bias against people with disabilities.
Biglaw, Partner Issues
Boies Schiller's Corporate Group Finds A New Home
This sounds like a win-win situation for all involved.
Jury Duty, Litigators, Social Media, Sponsored Content
Common Ethical Issues To Consider When Researching Jurors And Witnesses On Social Media
The gray areas of social media research.
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Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
