Blogging
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Blogging, Law Professors, Weirdness
Dork Ecstasy: Superheroes and the Law
As we mentioned in Morning Docket, the New York Times profiled the most dork-tastic new blog: Law and the Multiverse: Superheroes, supervillains, and the law. The blog brings a legal focus to various superhero universes from comics and movies. I have a few thoughts, in no particular order: Wasn’t this the plot to the generally […] -
Biglaw, Blogging, In-House Counsel
Inside Straight: Business Development (Part 3)
Ed. note: This is the latest installment of Inside Straight, Above the Law’s new column for in-house counsel, written by Mark Herrmann. Is blogging a useful business development tool? The folks who sell blogging platforms to lawyers say that blogging is the route to riches. But bloggers themselves are far less certain whether blogging actually […] - Sponsored
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Blogging, In-House Counsel, Media and Journalism
Inside Straight: Reminiscence, After Four Weeks
Ed. note: This is the latest installment of Inside Straight, Above the Law’s new column for in-house counsel, written by Mark Herrmann. Look: If Lat and Mystal are silly enough to let me write a column about in-house lawyers when I’ve worked in-house for just ten months, then surely I can reminisce about blogging at […]
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Blogging, Small Law Firms, Social Networking Websites, Technology
Attention Small Law Firms: Beware the Social Media Marketer
Small law firms have many of the same management issues as Biglaw firms, but often deal with them differently — for example, setting billable hour requirements and adjusting pay scales to keep their lawyers happy (or at least just happy enough not to quit). One such issue that keeps coming to my attention is social […] -
Blogging, Law Schools, Money, Small Law Firms, Student Loans
Small Firm Lawyers Balk at ASU 3L's Request for Sponsorship
While bonuses are burning up the comments here at Above the Law, there’s another discussion raging over at the ABA’s SoloSez Listserv — where solo and small firm lawyers from around the country share resources, practice tips and the occasional anecdote. It seems that a 3L at Arizona State’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law […] -
Admin, Announcements, Blogging, Media and Journalism
Meet ATL's New Ami
Every high-profile law firm seems to be getting involved with the incredibly partisan fight for or against EPA’s new climate regulations; Dutch women work significantly less than their American counterparts, have a big pay gap, but are still happier; and a Google maps camera crew busted a drug deal in Brooklyn last week. Why am […] -
Admin, Announcements, Biglaw, Blogging, In-House Counsel, Media and Journalism, Shameless Plugs
Above the Law Launches a New Column for In-House Counsel
Some time ago, we solicited applications for a new position here at Above the Law: a columnist to cover the world of in-house counsel. We received many outstanding applications, and we thank everyone who applied for their interest. Today we are pleased to announce the launch of the new column, entitled Inside Straight (for the […] -
Andrew Sullivan, Blogging, Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: And Thank God for Them
People read us at work — we’re a procrastination tool, a guilty pleasure. There are so many bored lawyers out there, just clicking refresh, refresh, refresh…. — Andrew Sullivan, noting the large lawyer readership of his blog, The Daily Dish, at a very interesting panel discussion last night on the future of the media. - Sponsored
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Blog Wars, Blogging, Free Speech, Gay, Politics
Andrew Shirvell Is Out at the Michigan AG's Office
We mentioned this briefly last night in an update appended to Non-Sequiturs, but it’s big enough news that it merits more coverage. Michigan assistant attorney general Andrew Shirvell — whom we’ve covered extensively, for his blogging campaign against Chris Armstrong, the openly gay (and ridiculously handsome) student body president at the University of Michigan — […] -
Blogging, Non-Sequiturs, Sandra Day O'Connor
Non-Sequiturs: 10.27.10
* GlaxoSmithKline will pay $750 million — yup, that’s right, three-quarters of a billion — to settle charges of adulterated drugs. [WSJ Law Blog] * Sure, Citizens United lets corporations get more active in politics — but it lets unions in, too. [ChamberPost] * Reading between the lines: an annotated law firm departure memo. [Last […] -
Blogging, Law Schools, Media and Journalism, Pranks
Syracuse College of Law Tries to Learn the Difference Between Satire and Libel
Yesterday I was busy trying to keep bullies out of jail. Check out my editorial in the New York Daily News for a full discussion on how I would handle mean children. But while I was away, news broke that the Syracuse College of Law is conducting its very own witch hunt, which could lead […] -
Admin, Announcements, Blogging, Gay
A Response to the Boycotters of Above the Law
Above the Law is currently experiencing its first organized boycott. Surprisingly enough, it’s coming from readers who hate typos believe that ATL has shown insensitivity towards the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. UPDATE: We are pleased to report that, after some productive dialogue, the boycott appears to be over. Details below. This came as […] -
Blogging, Media and Journalism, Social Networking Websites
The Key to a Good Law Blog? Try Listening.
This past week, bestselling author Seth Godin pointed out that most bloggers and users of social media are failing miserably: There are millions of songs on iTunes that have sold zero copies. Millions of blog posts that get zero visitors each day. The long tail is real… given the ability, people create more variety. Given […]
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Blogging, Small Law Firms
Under the Shingle: 10.11.2010
I like to think of this column as a conduit for information relevant to small firm practices. Given the variety of practice settings we’re lumping into the phrase “small law,” it’s important that you hear from people other than myself. I know, you’re crushed — me too. Toward that end, I’ll be interviewing small firm […] -
Blog Wars, Blogging, Christopher Christie, Free Speech, Gay, Politics
Michigan Assistant AG Andrew Shirvell Goes On LeaveAnd: Should AG Mike Cox Fire Shirvell?
Today brings some updates in the ongoing saga of Andrew Shirvell, the Michigan assistant attorney general who writes Chris Armstrong Watch, a blog devoted to attacking the openly gay student body president of the University of Michigan. We’ve covered the story extensively (see here and here). First, Shirvell’s blog is now “open to invited readers […] -
Biglaw, Blogging, Facebook, Small Law Firms, Social Networking Websites, Technology, Twittering
ABA Survey: Lawyers Profiting From Web 2.0
Almost two years ago, I joined Twitter to help find a publisher for a book I was writing. A couple weeks later, a friend I followed on Twitter asked, “Does anybody know a contracts lawyer?” I responded and won a new client. A lawyer winning business on Twitter was somewhat unusual at that time, but […] -
Blogging, Gay, Television
Andrew Shirvell Gets Boned by Anderson Cooper
Andrew Shirvell, the Michigan assistant attorney general who has decided to launch a smear campaign against a Michigan undergraduate student council president, appeared on Anderson Cooper 360 last night. Shirvell made headlines two weeks ago, when his hate blog against University of Michigan student council president Chris Armstrong attracted media attention. Shirvell claims Chris Armstrong […] -
Biglaw, Blogging, Job Searches, Media and Journalism, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Small Law Firms
Seven Types of People Who Are Interested in Small Law Firms
I wrote last week about the perceived level of interest from attorneys at small law firms in finding a collective voice. As I’m currently camping somewhere in the remote, internet-less regions of our northern neighbor, I haven’t the chance to check in with your comments and emails, but promise to do so upon my return […] -
Biglaw, Blogging, Media and Journalism, Social Networking Websites, Technology
Have Law Blogs Failed to Live Up to Expectations? Biglaw Partners Opine
“The secret to happiness in life is setting low expectations.” — My Uncle Lyman Over the past few weeks, in the comments to my ATL posts, there have been a number of questions about whether or not large law firms are bringing in real clients through their law blogs. While we have seen some instances […] -
Blogging, Politics, Small Law Firms
Do Small-Firm Attorneys Care Enough About Their Own Agenda?
Some of you will recall that in my manifesto, I expressed the view that we need more clearinghouses for information on small law firms. Well, it turns out I’m not the only one hoping for a gathering of small law practitioners. Over at MyShingle, Carolyn Elefant posted a great piece about the need for a […]