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Police, Racism
When Cops Do Their Jobs, Black People Die
I'm thankful i haven't been shot by a cop... yet. -
Bad Ideas, State Judges
'You're On A Kill List': At Least 5 Judges Receive Death Threats
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 10.16.15
* John Stamos of Full House fame was formally charged with driving under the influence earlier this week following his arrest for erratic driving this summer. He faces up to six months in jail if convicted. We have faith that his beautiful hair will survive time in the slammer. [USA Today]
* While the vast majority of the law school lawsuits containing allegations related to deceptive employment statistics have been dismissed, a few are still alive and kicking. The very first one filed — Alaburda v. Thomas Jefferson School of Law — is heading to trial in 2016. [WSJ Law Blog]
* Trick or treat? Per federal prosecutors, former House Speaker Dennis Hastert will plead guilty before Halloween as part of a deal in his ongoing sexual misconduct hush-money case, but whether he’ll serve time is a question that’s yet to be answered. [Reuters]
* Headcount at real estate firms with once-prominent foreclosure practices continues to shrink thanks to the recession’s end. To that effect, two Chicago firms have eliminated hundreds of positions for legal professionals since 2013. [Chicago Business Journal]
* Thanks to a new online system, Northwestern Law will be able to interview prospective students any time, anywhere. The school is the first in the country to offer awkward casting couch sessions as part of its admissions process. [Northwestern University News]
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 04.06.15
* The law prof who sent anal-bead porn to her students is making headlines beyond the legal media. [Inside Higher Ed; Total Frat Move]
* You’ve been served — via Facebook. How do you “Like” them apples? [New York Daily News]
* Making a federal — or at least state — case out of teaching yoga to schoolchildren. [ATL Redline]
* Bad idea: taking someone’s identity and accepting money on their behalf. (Or: the dangers of launching a startup without legal advice.) [Associate’s Mind]
* Also a bad idea (if the allegations are true, that is): a men-only golf retreat at a large law firm. [ABA Journal]
* “Sperm Donor Scandal Lawsuit: How One Man with Schizophrenia Allegedly Fathered 36 Children.” [People]
* Getting revenge on a revenge-porn magnate: an 18-year sentence for Kevin Christopher Bollaert. [Los Angeles Times]
* How can healthcare startups protect their intellectual property? [MedCity News]
* Debt-saddled law students love free stuff — so how about free membership in the ABA? [American Bar Association]
* In addition to our April 23 reception, I’ll also be doing an event on April 25 for Supreme Ambitions (affiliate link), to which you are all most cordially invited. [Seminary Co-Op Bookstore; Facebook]
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Events
Chicago Attorneys: Join ATL For Happy Hour On April 23
Please join the ATL editors for cocktails on April 23 in Chicago. -
Job Searches, Lateral Moves
State Of The Chicago Legal Market
As Chicago prepares for yet another sub-20-degree weekend, the lateral market could not be more different. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 01.05.15
* Per recent reports, human rights attorney Amal Clooney was threatened with arrest after she pointed out major issues with the Egyptian justice system in a paper sponsored by the International Bar Association. She was able to escape because officials feared the wrath of George Clooney. [The Telegraph]
* Uh oh! It looks like Alan Dershowitz got himself mixed up in a lawsuit involving a salacious underage sex scandal. In his own defense, the famed Havard Law prof said, “It’s a completely, totally fabricated, made-up story. I’m an innocent victim of an extortion conspiracy.” [WSJ Law Blog]
* The price of the billable hour may have risen by more than 10 percent over the course of the last four years, but according to the chairman of one Biglaw firm, “[t]he question is: Is anybody paying that?” Hahaha, yeah right. [National Law Journal]
* That was quick. The Bitcoin Foundation hired a global policy counsel who lasted there for less than a year. It seems the policy and regulation aspects of the digital currency’s existence were viewed as a “distraction.” [DealBook / New York Times]
* Chicago Biglaw and midsized firms are brushing up on their Mandarin language skills because Chinese investment in the Windy City hit more than $3 billion last year. FYI, senior associates, these firms may have a job for you. [Crain’s Chicago Business]
* Did she get SLC punk’d? Another woman was just nabbed for allegedly pretending to be a lawyer. It seems that Utah resident Karla Carbo reportedly impersonated a member of the bar at least three times in the past six months. [New York Daily News]
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Biglaw, Books, Events, In-House Counsel, JPMorgan Chase, Outsourcing, Partner Issues, Partner Profits, Pictures, Small Law Firms
Law Firms And The No-Longer 'New' Normal: Insights On 7 Key Subjects
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
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Above The Law Will Be Visiting Chicago
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Above The Law Is Coming To Chicago
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The State Of The Lateral Hiring Market In Chicago
Since 2009, the Windy City has seen a significant increase in lateral moves. -
Attorney Misconduct, Benchslaps, Crime, Legal Ethics
Benchslapped Beau Brindley Is Back -- And The Target Of A Criminal Probe
A prominent criminal defense lawyer might face criminal charges; what are the allegations against him? -
Antonin Scalia, Food, Quote of the Day, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Scalia, Ever The Originalist, Issues Dissent On Deep-Dish Pizza
An Italian-American Supreme Court justice's ruling on... pizza?
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
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Craigslist, Job Searches, Real Estate
Horrible Job Watch: Surprisingly Honest Terrible Job Offer
A job offer from people who know you are miserable. -
Biglaw, Gambling / Gaming, General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Labor / Employment, Law School Deans, Law Schools, Litigators, Litigatrix, Morning Docket, Nude Dancing, White House Counsel
Morning Docket: 09.19.13
* Leading litigatrix Kathryn Ruemmler will leave her position as White House counsel and return to private practice. Perhaps she’ll have more time (and money) to build her shoe collection. [Blog of Legal Times]
* If you care about the business end of the law, you’ll want to see which firms are representing Corporate America. This is a list that matters. We’ll have more on this later today. [Corporate Counsel]
* Biglaw firms in Chicago are shrinking, with headcount at the 25 largest firms dropping by 15 percent since 2008. Don’t worry, this is the “new normal,” everything’s fine. [Crain’s Chicago Business]
* Show me your poker face: UNLV Law’s dean wants to raise the school’s profile in the eyes of new students by bulking up its gaming law program and letting the chips fall where they may. [Las Vegas Sun]
* It looks like the wage and hour ruling against Rick’s Cabaret has started an avalanche of lawsuits filed by angry, underpaid strippers. Now, they want $10 million inserted into their g-strings. [New York Daily News]
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Biglaw Firm Reels In Even Bigger Fish
In a new column from Lateral Link, we explore lateral partner moves across various Biglaw firms. -
Events
Thanks to All Attendees of Our Chicago Reception
Thanks to all of the readers who attended our event in Chicago last week and to our friends at Access Data for sponsoring. -
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Chicago-Area Readers: Please Join Us for Drinks on June 12th
Chicago-area readers, please join Mark Herrmann and Above the Law for drinks on June 12th. -
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Chicago-Area Readers: Please Join Us for Drinks on June 12th
Chicago-area readers, please join Mark Herrmann and Above the Law for drinks on June 12th. -
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Ask Mark Herrmann Anything, LIVE in Chicago
An invitation to ask questions of Mark Herrmann, ATL's guest of honor and interview subject, for a cocktail reception in Chicago on June 12th.