Blogging
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 04.07.16
* Feel utterly powerless at your law firm? You aren’t alone, and here are some tips for reclaiming your power. [Law and More]
* When you are engaging with a threatening opponent, make sure you never let your guard down. [Katz Justice]
* One of the lasting legacies of the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearing, about to get the dramatic treatment by HBO, is the creation of the Independent Women’s Forum, a conservative, anti-feminist powerhouse. [Slate]
* Barbara MF Streisand is weighing in on the state of the Supreme Court, because why wouldn’t you care about what Funny Girl has to say about the Court. [Huffington Post]
* U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Fogel is preaching the benefits of mindfulness. [WSJ Law Blog]
* Looking back on the history of legal blogging. [Big Law Business]
* Yeah, cops have no idea how they are supposed to enforce the North Carolina anti-LGBTQ bill. [Gawker]
* Don’t forget! We are taking submission for ATL’s annual Law Revue Contest. Deadline is April 18th. [Above the Law]
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Media and Journalism, Sexism
Some Sexist Bullsh*t On This Website
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
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Blogging
Blogging As A Conversation -- If You Build It They Will Come
Blogging is a literary form in the same sense that prose, poetry, drama or a short story are literary forms.
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Admin, Announcements, In-House Counsel
Above The Law Seeks New In-House Columnists
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Conferences / Symposia, Technology
ABA TECHSHOW: For The Real Lawyers Across The Country
If you’re looking for inspiration, camaraderie and practical practice information, you could do a lot worse than attending next week’s ABA TechShow in Chicago. -
Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Starting Solo: Time Rich, Cash Poor
If you're starting your practice and looking for clients, you're likely time rich and cash poor. Now is a good time to develop a web presence. -
Blogging
Legal Bloggers Ought Feel A Lift With ‘Spotlight’ Winning Oscar
Legal journalism is on the rise -- and from a source that could never have been expected a decade ago, the everyday American lawyer. -
Blogging, Small Law Firms
Should Lawyers Blog?
Lawyers who find success or enjoyment out of blogging are those who enjoy writing, but what are the benefits of doing it? - Sponsored
How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 02.19.16
* The cynical reality of the coming constitutional fights. [Eric Posner]
* It doesn’t look like the Supreme Court will stop North Carolina’s redistricting order. [Politico]
* Can Chief Justice Roberts save the Court from partisan politics? [New Republic]
* The First Amendment even applies to lawyers with blogs. [Consumer Law & Policy Blog]
* The perfect way to make sure you are in compliance with every law and regulation, according to Professors Dan Solove and Woodrow Hartzog. [SSRN]
* Affluenza teen grows up! Ethan Couch will be tried as an adult. [Gawker]
* David Lat tells you how to take control of your career. [Legal Talk Network]
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Technology
11 Lessons From LegalTech 2016
I go year after year and I am sure I will be back next year. -
Blogging, Labor / Employment, Media and Journalism
And This Is Why Noncompete Clauses Are The Worst
Making an entry level employee sign a noncompete is just wrong. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 02.01.16
* Fifty-six years ago today, a group of African-American students sat down at the whites only section of a lunch counter. Can you even imagine the BS talking heads and think pieces would spew if that event happened today? [Lawyers, Guns and Money]
* University of New Mexico Law School is ranked number 1… for public defenders and prosecutors. [Daily Lobo]
* Stanford Law Professor Barbara van Schewick is going after T-Mobile “Binge On” service, which allows users to watch streaming content from approved providers without using their data plan, saying it violates net neutrality. [Tech Times]
* Oyez, oyez! Anyone got a million-plus to buy a multimedia history of the Supreme Court? [Wall Street Journal]
* All the Iowa caucus coverage making you excited? You’d probably enjoy Wonkette’s Game Of US America Elections: The Game. [Wonkette]
* Utah State Senator Todd Weiler wants to do something — anything, really, — to stop the terrible moral decline caused by PORN. [Popehat]
* Lawyers are stuck in a rat race, and it could kill you. [Law and More]
* Get updated on the best in the legal tech world, before the Legaltech conference. [CodeX]
* If you’re going to be in San Diego for the ABA Midyear Meeting, come out Friday to “Blawgs and Listservs: Legal Publications in the Digital Age” to see Craft Beer Attorney Candace Moon, bankruptcy and fraud litigator Kathy B. Phelps, and our own Joe Patrice discuss the state of legal publishing and social media, with moderator Jordan Maglich of Ponzitracker. [American Bar Association]
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 01.28.16
* How Planned Parenthood’s aggressive legal strategy launched them from the defensive to the offensive. [Reuters]
* David Boies just saved Natalie Portman’s ass. Yes, you read that correctly. [The Hollywood Reporter]
* Don’t be cute and try and violate a restraining order via Facebook. [Associate’s Mind
* Arizona wants out of the Ninth Circuit. Good luck with that. [AZ Governor]
* Not recommended judicial behavior: hanging a portrait of Adolf Hitler in the courthouse’s Hall Of Heroes. Looks like Oregon’s Judge Vance Day is learning that the hard way. [Raw Story]
* You can’t skirt defamation laws by complaining to a disciplinary committee — a doctor files a complaint against an attorney who blogged about him. [New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog]
* Writing fiction was “liberating” for this attorney. Check out the new crime novel, A Stirring in the North Fork (affiliate link), to see what he’s talking about. [Teamster Nation]
* Despite how sensationalized they can be, the insanity defense is really quite rare. [Huffington Post]
* Even if you aren’t rich, you still need a prenup. [My Bank Tracker]
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Conferences / Symposia, Technology
Legal Technology And Innovation: 3 Key Points
Law firms and lawyers must embrace innovation, including new technology -- or suffer the consequences. -
Blogging
LinkedIn Driving Traffic To Publishers Again -- Including Bloggers
Why aren't you publishing content on LinkedIn yet? -
Admin, Announcements, Blogging, Job Searches, Media and Journalism
Above The Law Is Looking For Columnists In A Town Near You
Above the Law is looking for a few new columnists in different locations around the country. -
Blogging, Media and Journalism, Technology
Ignorance Is Bliss For Legal Bloggers And Publishers
Even though legal publishers put a lot of time and effort into publishing, their publishing platforms are often outdated, deficient or broken -- and the publishers have no idea. -
Blogging, Media and Journalism, Technology
Large Publishers And Media Companies Leave Door Open For Small Legal Publishers
Is the legal vertical as big as companies serving legal professionals sometimes believe? How about in the case of legal publishing and legal media? -
Admin, Blogging, Media and Journalism, Rankings
Above The Law's Top 10 Most Popular Posts Of 2015
What were the 10 biggest stories about the legal profession in 2015, according to readers of Above the Law? -
Blogging
How A Blog About Donald Trump Is Going To Change Your Life In 2016
Can you be hypnotized into becoming a much more successful lawyer?