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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 07.20.18
* What will happen if SCOTUS were to overturn Roe v. Wade? For one, abortion wouldn’t automatically become illegal across America — that would be up to each individual state. In fact, some states have “trigger laws” ready to go to ban abortion if Roe is ever overturned. Hopefully this won’t happen any time soon, or ever. [BuzzFeed]
* The University of Illinois at Chicago is moving forward with its planned merger with John Marshall Law School to to establish the UI Chicago John Marshall College of Law. Dean Vikram Amar of Illinois Law wants to make very sure that everyone knows this is “not a joint enterprise in any way.” [News-Gazette; Chicago Tribune]
* Bless their hearts, but it looks like Winstead won’t be taking Troutman Sanders to the rodeo after all. According to inside sources, this Texas-sized merger was simply not meant to be due to billing rates and preferred clientele. [Texas Lawyer]
* All rise for new royalty at Dechert, for Sheila L. Birnbaum, the “Queen of Torts” is here! Her Majesty left Quinn Emanuel and brought 28 other lawyers and staff with her to form a product liability and mass torts team at the firm. [Big Law Business]
* The White House has named Steven Dillingham as its nominee to direct the U.S. Census Bureau. In case you weren’t aware, Dillingham has a law degree from the University of South Carolina. No word yet on whether he’s still practicing. [NPR]
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Former Baylor Coach Rips Pepper Hamilton, Calls Out Ken Starr
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Are Smaller Market Lawyers Actually Better Than Major Market Biglaw Lawyers?
A new study suggests clients have discovered the value of a smaller market lawyer. -
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Biglaw Firm Gives Associates Raises, With A Side Of Increased Hours Requirements
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When #MeToo Came to Biglaw--And Got It Wrong
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 07.19.18
* Papa John has hired Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer, who’s rapidly establishing herself as the gold standard of representing powerful dirtbags. You could say she’s the Domino’s of that market. [Courier-Journal]
* City officials will investigate whether the Stormy Daniels arrest — on a law that is never enforced — was a politically motivated hit job. I assume this will require investigators to spend hours undercover in strip clubs at taxpayer expense. [NBC4]
* A deep dive into Judge Collyer’s recent opinion contending for the first time that American citizens have a right to at least be heard before being executed by drone. When this case gets snuffed out on appeal, the resulting precedent is going to justify all sorts of executive mischief. [Rolling Stone]
* Breaking down Vermont Law’s decision to fire tenured faculty — a sign of things to come? [Forbes]
* With co-counsel settling, Sidley’s finding itself a little lonelier in the Aequitas suit alleging that it contributed to a Ponzi-scheme. [American Lawyer]
* Wondering how much artificial intelligence talk you can deal with? There are nine legal tech conferences over the next few months. Including ILTACON in National Harbor where we’re hosting an Above the Law happy hour/bar trivia extravaganza… so if you’re around, come on by. [Legaltech News]
* Fox Rothschild looking into a hefty merger in the Carolinas. [Legal Intelligencer]
* This isn’t really a shocker, but lawmakers don’t understand technology, free speech. [Wired]
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Biglaw Circles The Wagons, Say One Of Their Own Doesn't Deserve Jail Time Despite Felony Conviction
His lawyers argue he's been punished enough. -
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When Your Salaries Are Undermarket, Even Raises Will Make Associates Yawn
A raise that's only worth a shrug or two, by the looks of it. -
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What It's Really Like To Be The Managing Partner At A Biglaw Firm
We dish on why Biglaw must do better at diversity and more. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 07.18.18
* Special counsel Robert Mueller is seeking immunity for up to five witnesses who are set to testify in Paul Manafort’s upcoming bank and tax fraud trial. Oooh, who are these mystery parties and why do they deserve amnesty? [USA Today]
* Just how conservative is Judge Brett Kavanaugh? Using Judicial Common Space scores, Kavanaugh lands “just to the left of the arch-conservative [Justice Clarence] Thomas.” Yay. [FiveThirtyEight]
* Be careful out there, small firms. According to a report from the Association of International Law Firm Networks, it’s not Biglaw firms that should be afraid of the Big Four, but instead, independent firms in mid-sized markets. [American Lawyer]
* Remember Evan Greebel, the ex-Biglaw partner who was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire and securities fraud thanks to his representation of pharma bro Martin Shkreli? Per his colleagues, after his “terrible encounter with the devil incarnate,” Greebel shouldn’t get jail time like his former client. [New York Law Journal]
* When it comes to law school applications, it’s very helpful to know the difference between early decision (binding) and early action (nonbinding), but it’s even more helpful to know the difference between out-of-state tuition (drowning in loans) and in-state tuition (treading water in loans). Do your research, applicants! [U.S. News]
* Robert Traurig, co-founder of Greenberg Traurig, RIP. [Daily Business Review]
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The State Of Biglaw And The Evolving Role Of The Law Librarian
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Hindsight Is 20/20 For Former Biglaw Chairman Involved In Sexting Scandal
This was very ill-advised. -
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Another Biglaw Firm Gets In On The Associate Raise Action, Though Details Are Sparse
Firm is moving to market compensation. Probably. -
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Associates Get Raises, Special Counsel Get The Shaft
Biglaw's forgotten attorneys aren't enjoying this raise cycle as much as the rest of you. -
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Biglaw Firm Makes A Lackluster Entry Into The Associate Compensation Game
Some money is better than no money. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 07.16.18
* A White House spokeswoman claims that Judge Brett Kavanaugh “had never heard any allegations of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment” made against Judge Alex Kozinski prior to last year when everyone else found out, and an extern who worked in Kozinski’s chambers while Kavanaugh clerked is backing him up. [Washington Times]
* The art of the
dealdon’t: United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May says that President Trump told her she should sue the European Union instead of negotiating when it comes to Brexit options. There’s no real cause of action, so she says that won’t be happening — not like that’s something that has ever stopped Trump before. [Vox]* President Trump leaned heavily on Biglaw partners for his latest nominations to the federal judicary. Perkins Coie, K&L Gates, and Barnes & Thornburg could soon see representation on the Ninth Circuit, the Western District of Washington, the Western District of Pennsylvania, and the Northern District of Indiana. [The Recorder]
* After months of debate, a panel has finally recommended that Florida State rename the law school building via legislative action. It currently recognizes former Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice B.K. Roberts., a ” staunch segregationist” who once tried to deny a black student’s admission to U. Florida’s law school. [Tallahassee Democrat]
* “For better or worse, I have become an agent for hope for those that are opposing this president.” Michael Avenatti is famous for being President Trump’s biggest critic, but he’s “using that platform for good.” In addition to Stormy Daniels, he now represents parents whose children were separated from them at the border. [AP]