Georgia
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Jury Duty, Supreme Court
Supreme Court Finally Thinks Something Is Racist In America... Except For Clarence Thomas
In Foster, the Court showed that Batson is still good law, and in so doing highlighted exactly why Batson is such a weak case. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 03.28.16
* In the case of Merrick Garland, maybe a nice guy could actually finish first. [Washington Post]
* The cases and issues that may result in a 4-4 tie on the Supreme Court. [Jost on Justice]
* Was Sandra Day O’Connor’s vote in Casey v. Planned Parenthood the actual death knell for reproductive freedom? [Slate]
* Chief Justice John Robert plays Carnac the Magnificent, and actually predicted the mess the Supreme Court nomination process has turned into. [Huffington Post]
* I doubt capitalism can really solve for the prejudice behind the anti-LGBTQ legislation that Georgia’s legislature passed, but it can provide enough pressure for the governor to veto it. [Lawyers, Guns and Money]
* Lessons for lawyers whose careers go off the track from former Lehman CFO Erin Callan. [Law and More]
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 06.11.15
* Williams & Connolly has been subpoenaed as a part of the ongoing Lance Armstrong fraud case brought by former teammate Floyd Landis. I’m just glad I don’t have to put together that privilege log [Legal Times]
* Two Biglaw partners, Hydee Feldstein a former partner at Sullivan & Cromwell and Paul Hastings and Peter Gregora a partner emeritus at Irell & Manella, face off in divorce court over $20 million that’s gone “missing.” It’s probably under the couch, whenever stuff goes missing in my house it’s under the couch. [The Recorder]
* Legal research prevails: after “thorough” research Georgia prosecutors have dropped murder charges against Kenlissia Jones for taking the abortion pill. [Washington Post]
* Pope Francis is establishing a court to deal with the bishops who woefully mishandled clerical child sex abuse allegations. Just another reason why Pope Francis is making it okay to be a Catholic again. [Wall Street Journal]
* Leaders in Nepal finally reached an agreement for a new constitution. After years of infighting the terrible tragedy of the Nepalese earthquake motivated the parties to work together. [Jurist]
* Ever wonder what it takes to make a successful law blog? Wonder no more — and read tips from our own David Lat. [Law360]
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Job Searches, Lateral Moves
Market Update: Atlanta And North Carolina
Employment opportunities abound in Atlanta and the Carolinas. -
Attorney Misconduct
Lawyer Arrives Late To His Own Contempt Hearing, You Won't Believe What Happens Next
If you like to practice law, you probably shouldn't do something like this to a judge. -
Dubious Defenses, Quote of the Day, Rape, Ridiculousness
Dubious Defense Of The Year: My Client Is 'Too Handsome' For Rape
Do you think this is a reasonable defense? Many would beg to differ. -
Crime, Dubious Defenses, Education / Schools, Job Searches, Labor / Employment, Law Schools, Money, Morning Docket, Rape, SCOTUS, Sports, Supreme Court, U.S. News
Morning Docket: 03.31.14
* The NCAA’s president thinks Northwestern’s sports union will be the first case of its kind to be heard by the Supreme Court, and his brain hasn’t even been scrambled by concussions. [Bloomberg]
* “If I’d come up with it, I’d probably be proud of it.” If this Georgia lawyer had used the “my client is too handsome for rape” defense, perhaps there wouldn’t have been a conviction. [Daily Report (reg. req.)]
* A few weeks ago, we wrote about the best law schools for making money. Since then, the rankings were revised due to error. Where does your school stand now? We’ll chat about this today. [Forbes]
* “[L]awyers aren’t retiring or dying nearly fast enough for us to fill their spots.” Perhaps statements like this about the job market wouldn’t be so prevalent if U.S. News told pre-law applicants the truth. [NPR]
* Law students will call you out for your behavior, even if you’re a police officer This one is suing the NYPD for false arrest after questioning their food truck tactics. We’ll have more on this later. [New York Post]
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Biglaw, Crime, Dewey & LeBoeuf, Law Schools, Morning Docket, Murder, Police, Rankings, Real Estate, State Judges, State Judges Are Clowns, U.S. News
Morning Docket: 03.12.14
* If the Dewey & LeBoeuf criminal defendants end up going to trial, it’s fair to say the star witnesses in the case will be those who’ve already pleaded guilty — all seven of them. [Am Law Daily]
* Biglaw firms are constantly shrinking in size, leaving many office buildings wide open. Landlords are desperate to put asses in seats, so it’s kind of like law school. [Washington Post]
* “A judicial post is not an hereditary position.” There’s nepotism, and then there’s nepotism, and this Georgia judge is really trying to keep it all in the family. He’s basically ensured that his seat on the bench will go to his daughter. [Daily Report (reg. req.)]
* Let’s keep the rankings party going with an infographic about job rates and median starting salaries. Law schools tied for first place with $160K Biglaw salaries: 21. Not shocked. [U.S. News & World Report]
* The family of Danielle Thomas, the woman who was murdered by indebted law school grad Jason Bohn, is suing the NYPD with claims that the police ignored her calls for help. Sad. 🙁 [New York Post]
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Advertising, Lawyer Advertising, Plaintiffs Firms, Videos, YouTube
Now Comes The Jamie Casino Parody Videos
The sign of a truly great artist is not the work of art itself, it's inspiring others... to make their own parodies. -
Football, Lawyer Advertising, Lawyer of the Day, Plaintiffs Firms, Small Law Firms, Sports, Videos, YouTube
Jamie Casino's Two-Minute Super Bowl Law Thingy
Did you see this lawyer awesomeness during the Super Bowl? -
Public Interest, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Invest In Your Community And Your Community Will Invest In You
How can you use the lessons learned from the "Southern Snowpocalypse" in your legal practice? -
Advertising, Cars, Lawyer Advertising, Plaintiffs Firms, Videos, YouTube
Hilarious Commercial Alert: Attorney Smashes Insurance Companies -- With A Hammer!
When lawyers make intentionally goofy ads, everyone wins! -
Biglaw, Layoffs, Partner Issues, Staff Layoffs
Nationwide Layoff Watch: One Firm's Flight From Atlanta
One large law firm is shutting down its money-losing Atlanta office. How many people will be affected?
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California, Copyright, Gay Marriage, Intellectual Property, Pornography, Technology
Prenda Lawyer Says Judge Wright's Order Is Inapplicable In Georgia Because California Recognizes Gay Marriage
Prenda's crackerjack lawyers are at it again. -
Bankruptcy, Biglaw, Family Law, Guns / Firearms, Non-Sequiturs, Trusts and Estates
Non-Sequiturs: 04.02.13
* If an armed society is a polite society, then Nelson, Georgia has the most polite motherf**kers in the country. [Constitutional Daily] * Professor X is breaking the law? You know, he really should have seen that coming… [Law and the Multiverse] * Speaking of people who should have seen it coming, Dionne Warwick, former spokesperson for the Psychic Friends Network, has filed for bankruptcy. [Celeb Legal Issues] * Incest is best when kept in the family. So go ahead and adopt your girlfriend. [Lowering the Bar] * “Your Honor, I’d like my dong stricken from the record.” [OC Weekly] * A slick recap of how completely screwed the legal industry is right now. [Adam Smith, Esq.] * On a personal note, as a debate coach myself, congratulations to everyone involved with the Emporia State debate team for becoming the first team ever to win both national championship tournaments (by way of analogy the “U.S. Open” and “The Masters”) for the same year. [Associated Press] -
Law Schools, Rap
Win a Rap Slam, Earn a Full Ride to Law School
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Billable Hours, Politics
Billable Hours May Get Former Congresswoman Disbarred
Former congresswoman faces disbarment for allegedly overbilling a client. Billable hours are lame. -
Barack Obama, Michael Dorf, Politics, Sanford Levinson, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, Texas
Should I Stay Or Should I Go Now? Post-Election Secession Talk
In the wake of last week’s election, citizens from all 50 states have signed petitions calling for secession from the United States. Do they have any legal standing? -
Books, State Judges
A Fun Little Footnote
Don't skip over the footnotes. That's where all the fun is! -
Contests, Facebook, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Social Media, Social Networking Websites, Technology
Ennui. Rhymes With Crap Tea.
A lawyer thought he had found a way to escape the daily grind -- until he got stopped by some pesky rules.