Mental Health
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 03.15.22
* Mississippi Gov. just passed Don’t Ask Don’t Tell for racial discussions in schools. How long until they say this is what MLK would have wanted? [NBCNews]
* I believe the students are the future: 1Ls and the future of the profession’s mental health. [Bloomberg Law]
* Contractual dispute in the making? Tom Brady un-retires, despite a fan buying his would-be last football for ~$520k. [CBS News]
* A matter of time: You know things are rough when they plead guilty after the prosecutors make the procedural no-no of not giving a speedy trial. [Politico]
* Applying to law school? Turns out it’s hip to be square. [US News]
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Biglaw
Young Lawyers In Trouble
Why a recent survey is bad news for attorney retention, and what we can do about it. -
Health / Wellness
Lawyer Who Became Miss USA Before Starting TV Career Dies By Suicide
Our condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues during this extremely difficult time. -
Courts
You Asked The Potential Jurors What? And Still Let Them Sit?
There's no way this is relevant. Wait, is this relevant? Why is this still a thing? -
Health / Wellness
Don’t Phone In Your Mental Health, Call 9-8-8 Instead
I think the cultural competency training will go something like 'Now, are we talking deadass? Or *deadass*?' -
Biglaw
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Announces New 'Unplug & Recharge' Program, Making Time Off Billable And Bonus Eligible
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 11.17.21
* The CRT Parents™ don’t want their kids taught suicide prevention and mental health in school now. Think Alabama is gonna follow suit? [NBC News]
* Mayor gets charged with 50 counts of distributing revenge porn on Reddit. Let it be known that sharing isn’t always caring. [Independent]
* Environmental groups are doing a better job of recruiting folks of color. Let’s see how well they do with retention. [Bloomberg Law]
* You’ve been arguing for what feels like ages — finally, time for your closing argument. One problem, mask on or mask off? [ABA Journal]
* Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial for sex trafficking will be starting soon. Be on the lookout for jury details. [NPR]
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Biglaw
New York Wants Firms To Cap Attorneys' Billable Hours. HAHAHAHAHAHA [Sad Face]
I'll take things that will never happen for $100, Alex. -
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Biglaw
Elite Biglaw Firms Are Offering More Special Rewards To Keep Their Stressed-Out Associates Happy
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Continuing Legal Education / CLE, Sponsored Content
Fear Of Failure? Seasoned Lawyers Share Tips For Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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2021 Is Going To Be Even Worse Than 2020: Lawyer Burnout Is On The Rise
2021 is not looking great for lawyers' well-being. -
Biglaw
Mental Health In The Legal Profession: Why It’s Time To Cease And Desist
We need to reduce the mental health stigma as a profession and an industry. -
Biglaw
The Best Way To Improve Mental Health For Lawyers? Kill The Billable Hour!
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Health / Wellness
Lawyers' Biggest Problem With COVID-19
Mental health was impacted a lot by the pandemic. -
Biglaw
Top 25 Biglaw Firm Hands Out Even More Money (On Top Of Bonuses)
This firm cares about its everyone's mental health, and they're paying for it. -
Health / Wellness
How Much Are Law Firms *Actually* Helping With Employees' Mental Health During COVID?
The pandemic made the already massive mental health issues in the industry worse.