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Kraken Antics Earn Sidney Powell Attorney Discipline Action

The 'find out' is a bitch.

Ukrainian Tax Authority Issues Wartime Guidance That Includes Seizing Russian Tanks Tax Free

Ukraine’s National Agency on Corruption Prevention has issued special tax guidance, and this ruling does not mince words.

Russian Army Hasn’t Succeeded In Conquering Ukraine, But It Has Put The IPO Market On Ice

That’s what this was all about, right?

Morning Docket: 03.09.22

* When worlds collide: Russian censorship laws make it difficult to report on what’s happening overseas. [CNN]

* Touch my ass again and I’ll sue yours! Just a reminder that under federal law, sexual harassment claims are no longer subject to mandatory arbitration. [JDSupra]

* The girls who know know, the girls who don’t should read this: Ohio’s Supreme Court clarifies a common law concept. [NLR]

* Gritty would be proud: Temple law students help refugees make it safely out of Ukraine. [ABC]

* Censorship is in: “Don’t Say Gay” law goes into effect in Florida. [Politico]

Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord™ in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s.  He endured Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. He is a former boatbuilder who cannot swim, a published author on critical race theory, philosophy, and humor, and has a love for cycling that occasionally annoys his peers. You can reach him by email at [email protected] and by tweet at @WritesForRent.

Biglaw’s Raise-O-Rama — See Also

More Raises: At Sheppard Mullin, Kramer Levin, Winston, Mayer Brown, A&O, Clifford Chance, Proskauer, Linklaters.

Missing Biglaw Associate: The FBI is now involved.

Technology Is Amazing: Especially when they come for Biglaw.

That’s Um… Not How Privilege Works: Someone should tell John Eastman.

On The Basis Of Sex

The fight for equality continues.

A Damages Drone Strike

Savvy observers of Judge Alan Albright were treated at the end of 2021 to a set of decisions on Alice issues.

Your B.S. Isn’t ‘Academic Freedom,’ But It’s Killing Academic Freedom

Whether student or professor, academic freedom doesn’t mean you get to say whatever crazy thing you want to say.

How To Write A Resume For A Career Outside Of Law (And More Alternative Careers To Consider)

The way you frame your resume for an alternative career outside of law will look and feel different.

These Biglaw Firms Have ‘No Choice’ But To Give Associates Cravath Money

The quest to remain 'elite' means more money on the table for associates.

Trump Lawyer John Eastman Flapped His Yap About Trump Electoral Strategy, Now Wants To Claim Privilege

That hearing was painful.

Top 50 Biglaw Firm Unleashes A Brand New Salary Scale For Associates

Money, money, and more money!

Why Private Cos. Are Proactively Taking A Stand Against Russia

After Citizens United, new rights come with new responsibilities.

Another Firm Joins The Salary Re-Raise

I feel bad for the payroll people who just did this two weeks ago.

A Biglaw Firm With Even Bigger Money For Associates

Another match is in the books for the prevailing Cravath salary scale.