Elections
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Government
Law Professor Turned Congresswoman Earns Six-Figure Campaign Contribution From Law Firm's Managing Partner
This law firm partner likes Rep. Katie Porter to the tune of $250K. -
Government
So Long As We're Buying Votes, Why Not Buy Them Effectively?
Here are a couple of ideas that are quite bold, but might not seem quite so shady. - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
Government
Trump, The Big Lie, And The 2024 Republican Primaries
If he announces his candidacy, will Trump claim fraud (again) if he doesn't win in Iowa?
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Courts
No, The Supreme Court Didn't Overturn The Results Of The 2020 Election... The 2024 Election Is Still Up For Grabs
...and let's not forget about the 2000 election. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 01.05.22
* “We specialize in whistles and whistleblowing accessories”: Jordan Thomas starts a firm dedicated to SEC whistleblowing cases. [Reuters]
* Election lawyer argues that the presidential process is vulnerable to being manipulated. If only Sallie Mae were the target. [CNN]
* Trump’s rendition of “If I Did It” got canceled. Legal experts didn’t think it was a good idea. OJ’s opinion is still undetermined. [Business Insider]
* California is the first state to offer domestic workers sick pay! Hoping this gets adopted federally! [Bloomberg Law]
* How does one commemorate a riot? Let’s vote on it. No, seriously. [The Nation]
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Intellectual Property
Election 2020: When Copyrights & Voting Systems Collide
You may or may not agree with the complaints being lodged against voting machine systems used in this election, but it is nonsensical to argue against mechanisms that should be in place to ensure that voters are not disenfranchised. -
Election Law
Really The Voter Turnout For The U.S. 2020 Presidential Election Wasn't *That* Impressive
Turnout was up, but not exceptional. -
Government
What Happened To The Blue Wave The Pollsters And Celebrities Promised Us?
Even if Democrats are able to control the government in 2021, their control will be fragile. - Sponsored
Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
Legal document automation is no longer only for the exclusive few. -
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Government
New Yorkers Get To Decide Who Will Be Trump’s Next Nightmare
The NYAG primary is on Thursday, and New York Registered Democrats will shape the resistance. -
Law Schools
Law Professor Thinks Women's Success In Elections Is A 'Sad Achievement'
You couldn't make me take a class with this guy. -
Politics
In A Democracy, Oftentimes, Other People Win
Roy Moore could be the next Senator from Alabama, and there's nothing anyone can do about it. -
Justice, Politics
Some Good News From This Election Cycle: Alabama Has Its First African-American Woman District Attorney
In a world that cannot secure a conviction when a cop shoots an unarmed, fleeing man in the back five times, we'll take the small victories.
Sponsored
How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
Sponsored
Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech?
Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
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Trivia Question of the Day
Making The 'Sausage' Of A Democratic Ticket
Facts to consider while pondering your primary vote. -
Politics, Trivia Question of the Day
Knowing The Rules That Govern Primaries
Election rules may be subject to change. -
Election Law
Drawing Straws Isn't A Dumb Way To Win An Election, Democracy Is.
Do you have a better idea than Mississippi's? -
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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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 09.29.15
* Chattels, bailment, and your car: What everyone needs to know. [Adequate Man]
* What would the tax code look like if Donald Trump were president? A lot like Donald Trump actually. [Dealbreaker]
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duckbribe, swims like aduckbribe, and quacks like aduckbribe, then it probably is protected speech??? [Slate]* We know bar exam results are getting worse, but does that impact Biglaw? [Bloomberg BNA]
* What is really behind Edward Snowden’s new Twitter account? [Law and More]
* Fordham Law professor does a deep dive into the psyche of a Republican voter. Scary. [Huffington Post]
* In which reason and passion are equal partners in the law. [Guile is Good]
* Consumers seeking litigation financing are smarter than you think. [Mighty]
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 09.10.15
* The fascinating and brave story of Phyllis Frye, the nation’s first openly transgender judge — and in Texas no less! [New York Times]
* Copyright law ruins something new: this time the YouTube channel of the creator of “hardest Super Mario World level ever.” [Kotaku]
* Take a look at the correspondence Judge Berman received on Deflategate — all the completely sane and hinged rantings of Pats fans. [Deadspin]
* A law firm that lets you have a life? Blasphemy! [The Atlantic]
* Even if Larry Lessig becomes President of the United States, his presidency will still be a failure. [Lawyers, Guns & Money]
* So… if a vampire makes a human their servant what liability does the human have for the vamp’s bloodsucking? [The Legal Geeks]
* An ode to Valorem’s Patrick Lamb and his incisive look at the failure of Dewey & Lebouef. [What About Clients?]
* The phenomenon of Quit Lit: when law professors take to the op-ed page to talk about their resignations. [TaxProf Blog]