Biglaw Firm Duped Into Wiring Money To Scam Account Loses $2.5 Million In Cyber Breach
Even the biggest of Biglaw behemoths can be victimized by fraudsters without proper precautions.
That Awkward Moment When You Find Out You And Your Twin Sister Are Not Citizens Of Any Country
The girls are stateless thanks to unfriendly rules regarding automatic citizenship that were changed in 2015.
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.
Biglaw Attorneys Are Thankful For Marijuana
Puff, puff, pass those dank billable hours.
Canadian Supreme Court Shames U.S. Supreme Court On Gay Rights In Law Schools
The only good thing about climate change is that soon Canada will be warm enough to live in.
Couple Represented By ‘Lawyer Jesus Christ’ Lose In Totally Predictable Fashion
It turns out, deities speaking through stuffed animals aren't the best legal representation.
Canada Reconsiders Its Harsh Stance On Surrogacy
Canada’s current surrogacy law prohibits monetary compensation for sperm and egg donors -- and if you break the law, you could go to jail, pay a stiff fine, or both.
AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.
Explore the mindset, cultural shifts, and training strategies that define the AI‑savvy lawyer, revealing why human judgment, standardized competence, and integrated learning—not technology alone—will shape the future of the profession.
Canada Lumped In With China In U.S. Government’s Intellectual Property Naughty List
It’s a bit disconcerting to see Canada on a priority watch list, and at the end of the day, the United States looks like an IP bully.
Lawyer Serves Complaint Via Instagram
Justice is blind and has #nofilter.
Judge Who Made Racist Comments To Law Students Resigns
Can this judge ever be fair to minorities from her high seat on the bench?
Judge Tells Law Students That Rooms ‘Full Of Big Dark People’ Make Her Uncomfortable
The school called this an 'important learning moment' for law students.
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?
Morning Docket: 11.22.17
* After about two weeks of silence, President Trump has finally spoken out about the sexual misconduct allegations that Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore is facing. Seeming to indicate support for the accused child molester, the president said, "Roy Moore denies it. That's all I can say," before he ripped into Moore's opponent. [AL.com] * "Practically every law school in the country is offering more tuition discounts or scholarships than they did pre-2010." Now is apparently a great time to apply to law school, if only because it'll wind up being cheaper than it's been in years. [U.S. News] * Biglaw is getting in on the green rush in Canada ahead of its nationwide legalization of recreational marijuana. Dentons, Cassels Brock, and Stikeman Elliott each have roles as counsel in a huge cannabis deal in the Great White North. [Am Law] * Another federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from banning transgender people from serving in the military, ruling that the ban "cannot possibly constitute a legitimate governmental interest." We can't wait to see the president's angry tweets about this. [Reuters] * When it comes to parental leave at Biglaw firms, staff members are really getting the short end of the stick. In fact, at some firms, hourly staff members aren't even considered for parental leave benefits. [Big Law Business] * Judge William M. Hoeveler, legendary jurist (S.D. Fla.), RIP. [Miami Herald]
Being Focused And Fearless To Achieve The Impossible
Some inspiration to achieve the impossible -- and some practical advice on how to do it.
Non-Sequiturs: 09.22.17
* Skadden is getting sucked into the Paul Manafort investigation. Will the firm's stellar reputation suffer as a result? [Law and More] * As a woman, "business casual" is fraught with peril. Here is some handy advice for surviving -- without a faux pas. [Corporette] * Four ways Neil Gorsuch could ruin your life. Only four? [Rewire] * This HIV-positive, former D.C. Biglaw attorney is putting his life back together -- and writing about it. [Optimistic Despite It All] * So you hired a white supremacist! A thoughtful consideration of the legal and practical ramifications of employing a white supremacist. [Harvard Business Review] * Are you the proud owner of a fancy new iPhone X? Here's how to keep the police out of it. [Versus Texas] * Congratulations to Precedent Magazine on ten great years of covering the Canadian legal scene! [Precedent]
Judge Could Be Disciplined For #MAGA Hat
How are you going to be impartial while doing deplorable cosplay?
Shocker: The Canadian Supreme Court Is Really, Really White
And this is a big problem, according to many observers.