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Trump Organization Gets $1.6M Slap On Wrist For Decades Of Tax Fraud, Vows To Appeal ‘Witch Hunt’

These whiners flop worse than Ginobili.

Biglaw Firm To Make ‘Bring Your Dog To Work Day’ Permanent For Health & Wellness Purposes

Just make sure not to roll over on those billables when the pets are at the office.

Former Chief Operating Officer Accuses Proskauer Of ‘Machiavellian Management’ In Latest Filing

The defendant comes out swinging.

JPMorgan May Have Bought The Wells Fargo Of Student-Loan Businesses

For once, though, Elon Musk’s lawyer sees no fake accounts.

Lateral Attorney Hiring In A Softening Economy: Diverging Trends Across Practice Areas

Certain practices and industry sectors have featured continued demand for mid- through senior-level associates, counsel, and partner-level attorneys.

Who Needs Snowfall When You Have Windfalls? Check Out Which Firm Just Released Bonuses

Even law firms can be fashionably late.

3 Ways To Strengthen Your Bond With In-House Counsel Through Secondment

Secondment can provide a greater understanding for how to better serve clients in private practice.

Plaintiffs’ Attorney Shares What It’s Like To Hold Companies Responsible For The Opioid Epidemic

A look at the challenges of plaintiffs' side work.

Tenth Circuit Reminds Cops It’s Unconstitutional To Pull People Over To Flirt With Them

Nothing like an admirer with a badge and a gun.

Morning Docket: 01.13.23

* Friday the 13th comes for Donald Trump, as the Trump Organization entities pegged with tax fraud are sentenced today. [Reuters]

* This is the economic cycle where clients will drive work toward the Am Law second hundred in earnest. We say that every economic downturn and it never really ends up happening and this recession isn’t actually materializing, but… it’s gonna happen! Kidding aside, it might, but probably because companies are slashing legal department budgets regardless of the economic climate. [Law.com]

* Maybe not all legal departments… Apple’s top lawyer got a pay bump. [Bloomberg]

* Laurence Tribe joins Kaplan Hecker & Fink. Didn’t see that one coming, but if he joined any firm, this is the one that makes sense. [American Lawyer]

* Sam Bankman-Fried’s pre-trial blogging continues bashing Sullivan & Cromwell’s bankruptcy efforts and offering insights into his defense strategy. [Law360]

* Also, happy birthday week to Judge Richard Posner, who just turned 84!

Teamwork, Bad Lawyering, And Steamy Car Windows — See Also

Forgery May Have Been The Least Heinous Thing This Lawyer Did: He’s really not helping the “lawyers are bad people” stereotype.

GEICO May Want To Consider Offering Prophylactics With Their Insurance: GEICO gets a second bite at the apple after being screwed over car sex.

As Much As It Is What You Know, Who You Know Doesn’t Hurt Either: Sometimes, it may be a good idea to hire your friend as counsel.

Representation Matters: A little spite success can’t hurt either.

Speaking Of Getting Sick Of Steve Bannon: He just developed an allergic reaction to his own counsel.

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Lawyers Just Aren’t Working As Many Hours As They Used To

Work in Biglaw isn't as plentiful as it usually is.

Sobriety At 62, Some Thoughts

There's only one prerequisite to recovery.

Steve Bannon Develops Convenient Allergy To His Counsel, Delaying Trial In Border Wall Scam

At least he can't count on a pardon from Gov. Hochul ... probably.