Biglaw Associate On Trial For Punching Man After Alleged Homophobic Slur
He says he acted in self-defense.
Perhaps Comedians Could Provide Viral Moments For Politicians In Debates?
Most moments that go viral these days are nasty ones. We don't need our national discourse to become nastier than it already is.
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
With the addition of Uncover’s technology, the litigation software is delivering rapid innovation.
Morning Docket: 09.11.23
* Harvard Law School grads don't end up in the Boston market. Here's another shocker: Yale grads don't practice in New Haven, either. [bloomberg] * Paul Weiss keeps raiding Kirkland. [Financial Times] * Can you properly call someone holding an "office" of the United States an "officer" of the United States muses former Attorney General. The answer is yes, because that's how the English language works. [WSJ] * Joshua Wright's behavior was an "open secret" around the law school. And no one did anything. [Law360] * Mark Meadows tried to move his case to federal court. He failed. [reuters] * Microsoft plans to cover costs of litigation sparked by its AI. [Ars Technica] * Google antitrust showdown begins. [Washington Post]
A Big Red Flag
Notes to my (legal) self.
Has AI Made Inroads In Your Practice?
Please share your thoughts in this (always) brief and anonymous survey.
Litigation Matters Are Often More Stressful Than Transactional Ones
Litigation, how do you stress me? Let me count the ways ...
AI Is Killing Legal’s Billable Hour. It’s Also Repeating Its Worst Mistake
Law firms and legal departments are writing the future of the profession in separate rooms. What happens when they actually work together?
It’s Like Biglaw, But Evil
Someone's gotta be the bad guy.
Did Labor Day Make A Difference For The Legal Profession?
Times change, and the profession needs to be able to change with these times.
Cahill Is Experiencing Some Pain Points Thanks To Slowdown In Leveraged Finance Work
The firm is still down but it's trying hard to make sure it's not out for the count.
Take The Leap!
Ever consider reinventing your law career? Whether it's changing practice areas or specialties, moving from litigation to transactional practice, or hanging your shingle, there is a path forward for radical reinvention.
Filevine’s New Legal AI Platform LOIS Turns AI Into A True Legal Coworker
Legal work isn’t slowing down, and the firms that win won’t be the ones working harder — they’ll be the ones working smarter.
The Biglaw Firms With The Best LinkedIn Engagement (2023)
These firms are the most successful on LinkedIn. Congrats!
Biglaw Attorneys, Staff Expect More Layoffs To Be Announced Before Year End
Overcapacity and economic turbulence will likely be to blame for these job cuts.
Strip Club Summer Associate Outing?
Don't take summer associates to strip clubs... or any place even vaguely approaching the category of strip club.
Biglaw Caves: Morrison Foerster Changes Diversity Fellowship Criteria Following Lawsuit
Get ready for the deluge of white conservative dude bros with a hard on for 'viewpoint diversity.'
Fishbowl Is A Great Gossip App And Website For Legal Professionals
The legal profession is stronger when there is transparency on the happenings at legal workplaces.