Books
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Books, Career Center, Career Files, Pre-Law
From The Career Files: The Law School Admission Game, Play Like An Expert, 3rd Ed.
The Law School Admission Game, first published in 2009, has been rewritten and updated as a third edition. -
Books
Standard Of Review: New Novel 'Proof' Proves To Be An Entertaining Legal Thriller
Don't judge this book by its (rather generic) title; it's a fun and fast-paced read. - Sponsored
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get… -
Boutique Law Firms, Family Law, Small Law Firms
Considering Switching To 'Happy Law'? This Book Can Help.
If you want to enter this practice area, say goodbye to making it rain -- but hello to a warm heart!
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Books, Crime, Free Speech
Crime That Might Pay
How do you balance the First Amendment right of free speech with the societal imperative to punish people for crime? -
White-Collar Crime
Cardiac Arrest, Part III: A Word From The Lawyers
Always, always, always prepare as if you're going to trial. -
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Books, Movies
Standard Of Review: Vinny Gambini, Of 'My Cousin' Fame, Is Back In Brooklyn
This sequel to the classic 1992 film is fast-moving and fun. -
Law Schools, Law Students, Pre-Law
Monkey Mind: Pre-1L Summer Reading
If you’re about to embark on that great journey that is law school, here's a book you ought to read. - Sponsored
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm. -
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White-Collar Crime
Cardiac Arrest, Part II: An Interview with the Authors
What's it like to be on the unhappy side of a federal prosecution? -
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Books, Crime
Standard Of Review: Scott Turow's 'Testimony' Delves Into The International Criminal Court
Bestselling author Scott Turow limns an interesting corner of the law in his latest, entertaining novel. -
White-Collar Crime
Perry Mason By Way Of Us Weekly: A Review Of Cardiac Arrest
A terrific account of a successful white-collar defense hits the bookstores.
Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
Sponsored
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
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Exercise, Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: America's Most Notorious Fitness Guru
Do you dare to complete the RBG workout? -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 06.05.17
* The Supreme Court has a few options when it comes to President Trump’s travel ban. The justices can grant or deny certiorari to hear the case, or grant or deny a stay on lower court rulings blocking various aspects of the ban. Either way, this case could become moot before it’s ever heard. [New York Times]
* Meanwhile, the man who’s the worst client in the universe lashed out at Justice Department lawyers this morning in a series of Tweets, demanding that the travel ban be referred to as a travel ban instead of the “watered down, politically correct version they submitted to [SCOTUS].” Congrats on undermining your case! [New York Times]
* Get your popcorn ready, because according to two senior administration officials, President Trump will reportedly not be invoking executive privilege to block former FBI director James Comey from testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee later this week in the ongoing Russia probe. [The Hill]
* During a speaking engagement at Harvard, the Supreme Court’s freshman, Justice Neil Gorsuch, recounted the time he met Sandy, the dean of Oxford’s naked sex doll, who was dressed in only a boa. Although she could be counted on for answers, Gorsuch said she didn’t provide him with any. [Washington Post]
* Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will soon be the star of her very own fitness book. Co-authored by her longtime trainer Bryant Johnson and illustrator Patrick Welsh, “The RBG Workout: How She Stays Strong … and You Can Too!” (affiliate link) will be out the first week of October Term 2017. [Associated Press]
* Womble Carlyle is entering into a transatlantic merger with British firm Bond Dickinson to become Womble Bond Dickinson. The combined firm will have about 1,080 lawyers across 23 offices, with revenues exceeding $410 million. A spokesperson claims the tie-up will not result in layoffs. [News & Observer]
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Books
Why Don't You Tell Us How You Really Feel About This Lawyer Turned Politician?
The good senator really doesn't like this guy. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 05.19.17
* Holy smokes! What subject just led the en banc Eleventh Circuit to issue almost 300 pages worth of opinions? [How Appealing]
* I’m all in favor of anonymous blogging, but there’s no denying that it can be hazardous to one’s Article III ambitions. [BuzzFeed]
* It’s not just President Donald Trump’s handshakes that can be dangerous (just ask Justice Neil Gorsuch); he’s weaponized the hug as well, as James Comey learned. [Althouse]
* A high-profile visitor over at the Volokh Conspiracy: renowned First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams will be blogging about his new book, The Soul of the First Amendment (affiliate link). [Volokh Conspiracy / Washington Post]
* Speaking of books, here’s Professor Lisa Pruitt on J.D. Vance’s (critically acclaimed, bestselling) memoir, Hillbilly Elegy (affiliate link): “I knew Yale law degrees were valuable, but Vance’s seems to be working miracles.”
* And here are some reflections from Professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson on whether fear should be part of the law school experience. [PrawfsBlawg]
* Mark your calendars: June 14 in San Francisco, Battle of the (Law Firm) Bands! [Family Violence Appellate Project]
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 05.17.17
* Congratulations to Erwin Chemerinsky, the next dean of Berkeley Law! [How Appealing]
* Speaking of deans, this Yale dean — note, not a dean at the law school — “loves diversity, except for ‘white trash.’” [Instapundit]
* The latest entrant into the FBI director sweepstakes: former senator Joe Lieberman, now senior counsel at one of Donald Trump’s “go-to” law firms, Kasowitz Benson. [Newsweek]
* “Americans like piece of paper? I have piece of paper!” [Althouse]
* In case you were wondering, “Did Rosie O’Donnell ever study constitutional law?” [NewsBusters]
* Legal nerds, let’s get ready to rumble! Professor Gerard Magliocca asks: “Is Justice Story overrated?” [Concurring Opinions]
* Shearman & Sterling partner (and podcaster) Richard Hsu is joining the Major leagues — legal recruiting firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, that is. [LinkedIn]
* Randy Maniloff interviews celebrated lawyer/author Scott Turow, whose new book, Testimony (affiliate link), just came out. [Coverage Opinions]
* An argument in favor of protecting your cellphone with your thumbprint and a password. [Katz Justice]
* “If you had to choose a law partner from the characters in Better Call Saul, who would you choose?” [Guile is Good]
* If you’re a law student interested in ediscovery, check out this contest, sponsored by kCura. [kCura via PR Newswire]
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Drinking, Health / Wellness
A Girl Walks Out Of A Bar And Into Recovery
Lawyers are people too. We may bring all our underlying mental health baggage to the office and courtroom.