Rankings
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2nd Circuit, 4th Circuit, Copyright, D.C. Circuit, Food, Gay, Gay Marriage, Health Care / Medicine, Immigration, Music, Non-Sequiturs, Rankings, Rape, Supreme Court
Non-Sequiturs: 07.28.14
* Have you heard that Staci invited Justice Ginsburg to her wedding? [TIME] * The Fourth Circuit welcomes Virginia to the fold of marriage equality. [National Law Journal] * What might be the biggest insider trading case ever hinges on Greenberg Traurig. [New York Post] * Most exciting of all is that we may never need to hear the depressing “copyright-free” Happy Birthday song ever again. [boingboing] * With all the fire-breathing over the humanitarian crisis at the Mexican border, Texas Judge Clay Jenkins stands out for being reasonable. “I don’t feel like we have to solve the border crisis for a terrified child to be shown some compassion.” Why don’t we hear about more people like Judge Jenkins? This article suggests there’s a deeper problem with the media. [Dallas Observer] * I’ve been beating the drum that the Obamacare cases aren’t bound for SCOTUS because the D.C. Circuit will reverse Halbig en banc. The contrary view is that the Supreme Court may not let the lack of a real circuit split stand in its way. [Constitutional Accountability Center] * Outrage over the government’s school lunch health standards have Republicans fighting back at the state level. Remember, we need fatass kids because… freedom! [National Journal] * The Second Circuit approved antibiotics in animal feed for animals that aren’t even sick. Enjoy your superbugs! [Kitchenette / Jezebel] * Judge allegedly fell asleep during a child rape case. It’s not like it’s an important case or anything. [Gawker] * Gaming the rankings — not just for law schools any more. [The Kansas City Star] * Karen Mantler can’t afford her lawyer. And she’s singing about it. After the jump…. [WNYC Spinning On Air] -
Canada, Law Schools, Rankings, Student Loans
The View From Up North: Law School Grifting
What are the top law schools in Canada, and how much do they cost? Hint: a lot less than U.S. law schools. - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
Law Schools, Rankings
Which Law Schools Received the Most Applications For Fall 2013?
People are finally realizing that it's not a very good time to go to law school.
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Back to the Future, Biglaw, Dissolution, Law Firm Mergers, Partner Issues, Partner Profits, Rankings
Flashback Friday: New York's Top 50 Law Firms, Circa 1991
How has the Biglaw hierarchy changed over time? -
Amy Schulman, Bonuses, General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Money, Rankings
Who Are America’s Best-Paid General Counsel? (2014 Rankings)
Who are the nation's highest-earning in-house lawyers? -
Biglaw, Gay, Gender, Minority Issues, Rankings, Vault rankings
The Best Law Firms For Diversity (2015)
If you're looking for a firm that will treat you well no matter who you are, you can't go wrong with one of these. -
Biglaw, Rankings, Vault rankings
The Best Law Firms To Work For (2015)
Which Biglaw firms offer the best "quality of life"? And is that even possible in Biglaw? -
Biglaw, Fabulosity, Rankings, Summer Associates, Vault rankings
The Law Firms Where Summer Associates Have The Most Fun (2015)
If you were lucky enough to summer at one of these firms, we bet you had a blast. - Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms. -
Biglaw, Minority Issues, Pro Bono, Rankings
Ranking The Best In Biglaw: The Am Law A-List (2014)
Associate satisfaction scores will make you or break you in these rankings. How did your firm measure up? -
Biglaw, Rankings, Vault rankings
Top Law Firms By Practice Area And Region
Which law firms are considered to be at the top of their game? Let's find out! -
Back to the Future, Biglaw, Fabulosity, Rankings, Vault rankings
Flashback Friday: The Nation's 15 Most Prestigious Law Firms -- In 2008 And 1998
Which firms enjoyed the most prestige back in 2008 and 1998? Let's go Back to the Future! -
Biglaw, Gender, Money, Partner Issues, Rankings, Women's Issues
Which Firms Offer Women The Most Power And Highest Pay? (2014)
In a profession ruled by men, these Biglaw firms have taken steps to level the playing field for women. -
Biglaw, Fabulosity, Rankings, Vault rankings
2015 Vault Law Firm Rankings: The Nation's 100 Most Prestigious Law Firms
Which law firms came out on top in this year's Vault rankings of the nation's 100 most prestigious firms?
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
Sponsored
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
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American Bar Association / ABA, Biglaw, Crime, Intellectual Property, Law Schools, Morning Docket, Native Americans, Paralegals, Rankings, Sports, Trademarks, Vault rankings
Morning Docket: 06.19.14
* The latest Vault 100 rankings are out, and it’s time to find out which Biglaw firm is the most prestigious in all the land. Is it Wachtell? Is it Cravath? We’ll have the answer for you, and much more analysis, later today. [Vault]
* An former office manager at Vedder Price has been accused in a $7M embezzlement scandal. She allegedly used the money to buy “lavish homes, numerous vacations” — it’s as if she were trying to live like a partner. [ABA Journal]
* Since the Redskins’ trademark was canceled by the Patent and Trademark Office, sports fans are wondering whose offensive team name is next. The Cleveland Indians might get scalped. [WSJ Law Blog]
* According to ALM Legal Intelligence, paralegal pay is on the rise, and it’s almost $80/hr in top roles. Why should new attorneys care about this? Because they’ll probably have to work as paralegals. [ALM]
* Double the deanships, double the fun: Penn State Law’s campuses have been approved by the ABA to become separately accredited locations. We’ll take bets on which one closes first. [StateCollege.com]
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Facebook, Law School Deans, Law Schools, Rankings
ATL vs. Law Dean vs. Common Sense
What weight should be given to solo practice and to "JD Advantage" jobs in law school rankings? -
Bar Exams, Job Searches, Law Schools, Rankings, Student Loans
The 'Best Value' Law Schools Of 2014
What do you think of the latest Best Value rankings? Is your school on the list? -
Clerkships, Rankings, U.S. News
Which Law Schools Get The Most Clerkships?
U.S. News releases its findings on the most successful law schools when it comes to placing grads in clerkships. -
Law Schools, Rankings
Guess Which Unranked School Bills Itself As A Peer Of Yale, Duke
Prospective students were told a perennial bottom-tier program is on par with Yale. Bold move. -
Law Schools, Money, Rankings, Student Loans, U.S. News
10 Law Schools Where Starting Salaries Outweigh Debt
Are these the law schools that'll give you the best headstart in life? -
5th Circuit, Fashion, Laurence Tribe, Law Schools, Non-Sequiturs, Paralegals, Pornography, Rankings, SCOTUS, Student Loans, Summer Associates, Supreme Court
Non-Sequiturs: 06.03.14
* Dan Marino was suing the NFL over concussions, becoming the highest profile former player to level a suit against the league. Among his allegations, he claims concussions led him to hold that ball laces in for Ray Finkle. Why do I say "was," you ask? Because he claims he filed suit accidentally. No greater proof of the dangers of concussions necessary. [Awful Announcing] * The Supreme Court used to gather in the basement and watch porn together according to Larry Tribe (affiliate link). Best anecdote is Justice Marshall narrating porn to the nearly blind Justice Harlan. You can spoil the ending for Justice Harlan here. [Washington Post] * It turns out the Brits have their own obsession with law school rankings. Here’s their “league table” for a legal education. [The Guardian] * You know not to wear a bikini to the firm pool party, but what should you wear to the other summer events? [Corporette] * An article ponders when firms are going to figure out that recent law school grads are perfect paralegals. Thanks for that kick in the gut. [New Geography] * Following up on an older story, the Fifth Circuit has withdrawn a ruling made in 2007 upon revelations that one of the judges involved had a financial interest in one of the parties. [Center for Public Integrity] * Do we need more reasons why Bitcoin is stupid? Ah, it’s used in messy divorces to hide assets. Perfect. [Digital Journal] * Debt collectors are increasingly giving up on calling you all the time and just seeking default judgments. [Huffington Post] * From the SUNY Buffalo commencement, Judge Thomas Franczyk and graduate Joey Nicastro took the stage to perform a song for the occasion. Francis Malofiy is already planning to sue them. Video below….