Drinking
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 11.13.15
* Gaming laws are incoherent and inconsistent… do go on. Check out Steve Silver’s appearance on the Dan Patrick Show. [NBC Sports]
* Lady lawyers: Do you drink more to impress partners? [Corporette]
* How’s this for a thought experiment? If Mozart were a lawyer, what would his closing argument look like? (It’s a truck question — he’d probably settle.) [Jurispire]
* The coming elections are really inspiring people to be dumb. Especially when the future of the Supreme Court gets bandied about. [Lawyers, Guns and Money]
* Advice for hitting your yearly billable targets — 6 minutes at a time. [Daily Lawyer Tips]
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Christopher Christie, Drugs
Chris Christie's Plea For America To Change How It Deals With Drug Addiction Includes Story About Biglaw Partner Who OD'd
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
Crime, Drinking
Law Hawk’s Guide To Breathalyzers On Halloween, With Little People
Hawk explains the rights of the drunk on Halloween.
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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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Drinking, Politics
Your Guide To Getting Drunk During The Democratic Debate
Nothing is boring if you apply enough alcohol -- tonight's Democratic Debate Drinking Guide. -
Drinking, Education / Schools
3 Defenses Of The Drunk Mac And Cheese Man
Every drunk idiot deserves a competent defense. -
Interview Stories
Interview Horror Stories: The One With A Happy Ending
A little alcohol can be your friend. -
Drinking, Marijuana
A Drink And A Toke: Can Alcohol And Marijuana Just Get Along?
When it comes to the "King of Bud," alcohol and marijuana will likely stay in their respective industry corners for now. - Sponsored
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Drinking, Politics
GOP Debate Drinking Game -- Second Round: This One Goes To 11
Let's get drunk again and talk politics and Spinal Tap. -
Drinking, Job Searches
One Thing You Should Absolutely NOT Put On Your Résumé
Whatever you do, don't make this résumé mistake. -
Drinking, Small Law Firms
SmallLaw Problem Drinking
Not that this is something to aspire to, but it's much easier to be an alcoholic in a small law firm. -
Biglaw, Interview Stories, Job Searches
Interview Horror Stories: What Was She Thinking -- Er, Drinking?
Protip for OCI: know the name of the law firm you're interviewing with. -
Biglaw, Contests, Summer Associates
Best Summer Associate Event Contest (2015): The Winner!
This wasn't exactly a close contest; the winner scored a runaway victory.
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
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Biglaw, Contests, Summer Associates
Best Summer Associate Event Contest (2015): The Finalists
Check out these super-fun events -- which is your favorite? -
Attorney Misconduct, Drinking
Law Student Charged In Drunken 'Naut Guilty' Boating Accident
Which law school does he attend? -
Drinking, Politics
The Official Lawyer's Guide To Getting Drunk Watching Donald Trump Debate
You didn't want to watch tonight's festivities sober, did you? -
Biglaw, Contests, Summer Associates
What Was The Best Biglaw Summer Associate Event Of 2015?
We look forward to your nominations! -
Airplanes / Aviation, Partner Issues
Biglaw Partner Whose Mid-Air Meltdown Caused Plane Diversion Is Sorry
The Biglaw partner who committed several party fouls on a plane is on an apology tour. -
Airplanes / Aviation, Drinking, Partner Issues
Biglaw Partner Gets Wasted On Plane, Causes Mid-Atlantic Flight Diversion
Yikes! This partner sounds like she'd be an aggressive litigant. -
Biglaw, Sports
Did 4 D.C. Biglaw Attorneys Get Arrested While Playing Softball?
When a good-natured softball game goes awry.