New York
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Craigslist, New York Times, Quote of the Day, Romance and Dating
Quote of the Day: Desperately Seeking... Katherine
THINGS I KNOW: Your name is Katherine (or Catherine). You are a lawyer. You live in my building, on either the 9th or 11th floor. We have talked only once, but have been in the elevator together 2 times THINGS I DO NOT KNOW: How I can get to know you better — from a […] -
Bad Ideas, Food, Holy Crap, Lawsuit of the Day, Nauseating Things, Ridiculousness
Lawsuit of the Day: A Sushi Roll with 'Special Sauce'
Late one night in the summer of 2008, Susan Deprado had a craving for sushi. But after taking a bite, Deprado knew something was fishy. Read on to find out about the "special sauce" that made her sue.... - Sponsored
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so… -
Isn't It Ironic, Quote of the Day, Real Estate
Quote of the Day: The Rent Is Too Darn Confusing
I’ve been here since 1977, and they want more money! It’s about ‘My Rent is Too Damn Low.’ Maybe the landlord doesn’t know, but he can’t bulldog me because I know the law. — Jimmy McMillan, of The Rent Is Too Damn High Party, commenting on the attempt to evict him from his rent-controlled apartment. […]
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Job Searches, Loyola Law School, Screw-Ups
Lawyers Are Out of Jobs Thanks to an Epic City Government Fail
You'd think that even a city government would realize that offering attorneys jobs 780 miles away from home and then revoking those offers a week and a half later would be life-ruining. But apparently, that's not how things work in upstate New York.... -
Bar Exams, California, Cellphones, Disasters / Emergencies, Rudeness, Screw-Ups
Bar Exam Open Thread: Have At It
Here’s an open thread for discussing the July 2011 bar exam. We hope you attack it with all the gusto of Los Angeles lawyers at a deposition. If you’ve just finished the bar exam, congratulations. We hope you’re taking a well-deserved vacation, perhaps involving some exotic travel (e.g., the traditional bar trip). If you’re still […] -
Bar Exams, Disasters / Emergencies, Screw-Ups
Bar Exam Disasters, And It's Only Been One Day
Why is it so hard to administer the bar exam? Here are tales of woe from around the country. -
9/11, Crime, Drinking, Screw-Ups, Sentencing Law
Could a Harvard Law Grad Go to Jail for Failing to Pay What He Owes?
Brian Schroeder, the Harvard Law School graduate who set fire to a memorial housing the remains of 9/11 victims, could be looking at jail time if he can't make restitution. He needs to come up with $50,000 -- ASAP. -
Crime, Prostitution, Quote of the Day, Sex, Wall Street
Quote of the Day: A Recession-Proof Business?
The business of high-end prostitution is enormously profitable. — Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes, commenting on the big bust of a prostitution ring aimed at wealthy Wall Street clients. (For more on this story, see Dealbreaker.) - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
Law School Deans, Law Schools, Media and Journalism, New York Times, Student Loans
Law Schools Head To The Bunker To Avoid New York Times Fallout
In the wake of the latest New York Times exposé on law schools, deans and administrators are spinning, spinning, spinning. -
Law School Deans, Law Schools, Pets
More Drama From Albany Law School: Another Side to the Story
Yesterday was day three of Albany Law School Watch here at Above the Law. Interestingly enough, we've received information that provides another side to the story unfolding at Albany Law. If you thought there was drama before, read on, because sh*t (on the rug) just got real. -
Law School Deans, Law Schools
What Might Have Happened at the Albany Law School Admissions Office
When a law school apparently replaces almost all of its admissions staff, it's problematic. When we reached out to the school, we were given a quick "no comment," but our readers certainly weren't short on comments, and we now believe we know more about what might have happened in upstate New York. -
Law School Deans, Law Schools
What Happened at the Albany Law School Admissions Office?
When a law school is in the middle of making major cuts all around, you'd figure that the administration would want to keep some people on board who know the ropes -- especially the people in charge of admitting new cash cows students. But, apparently, that is not the case in upstate New York. -
Fabulosity, Law Professors, Law Schools, Lawyerly Lairs, Money, Real Estate
Tuition Dollars Hard at Work: A Palatial Pad for NYU Law Profs
NYU Law students fell on hard times this year in the wake of the recession. Perhaps the administration could have assisted these poor and downtrodden students with their tuition dollars, but instead, NYU Law bought a $3.5 million condo in the West Village.
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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.
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
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Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…
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Biglaw, Federal Judges, Gay, Gay Marriage, Judicial Nominations, Partner Issues, Politics, S.D.N.Y.
The Power Gays Of New York
As we all await a vote on gay marriage in New York, the New York Observer came out with a wonderful list: the 50 most powerful gay people in New York. They’ve called them “power gays,” and that, my friends, is just fun to say. Here, I’ll use it in a scene. OLD GUY: Is […] -
Biglaw, Crime, Kids, Pornography
Alleged Gibson Dunn Child Porn Possessor Found Dead
The nauseating story of Moshe Gerstein has come to an abrupt end. Gerstein, who had been accused of possessing violent child pornography, has been found dead. The allegations against Gerstein — who worked at Gibson Dunn and Skadden — were particularly disturbing. Gerstein was accused of stockpiling thousands of images of brutal child porn. But […] -
Gay, Gay Marriage, Politics
Does New York Have Enough Votes To Pass Gay Marriage?
Folks, it looks like New York State might pass gay marriage legislation. The New York State Assembly has long since passed legislation authorizing gay marriage. But the hold up has been in the much more conservative New York State Senate. This morning, reports surfaced that gay marriage was just one vote shy in the Senate. […] -
Biglaw, Crime, Kids, Lawyer of the Day, Nauseating Things, Pornography, Technology
Lawyer of the Day: Gibson Dunn Associate Hit With Child Porn Charges
Allegations of criminal conduct can be made against attorneys from all walks of life. An innocent-looking solo practitioner in Illinois can be accused of prostitution. A partner in a well-regarded Minnesota law firm, the incoming president of the state bar association, can be accused of molesting a child (and convicted of criminal sexual conduct, after […] -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 06.06.11
* Kashmir Hill’s take on Weinergate. She shares my admiration for Rep. Anthony Weiner’s sculpted physique, as showcased in his shirtless pics. [Not-So Private Parts / Forbes] * Charles Colman poses a question for intellectual-property types to puzzle over: “at what point is a slogan so descriptive that it would simply be unreasonable to let […] -
Bar Exams
New York February Bar Results Are Coming Out Today
That was quick. Last night, we ran a story about the threatening message up on the New York State Board of Law Examiners website. Predictably, that message is now gone (which is why we took a screen shot, yesterday). But it’s been replaced with the kind of relevant information people are actually looking for when […] -
Bar Exams
Recent Bar Exam Results: Open Thread(And: Is the New York Board of Law Examiners Threatening Me?)
‘Tis the season for bar exam results. If you took the bar in February we’re sorry, your score should be on its way. Several states have announced since our last open thread, which covered Illinois and Kansas. Last week, scores came out for Florida, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Scores have also been out for a while […]