Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 12.22.17

* Paul Weiss didn't always want Jeh Johnson -- he didn't even get a callback when he applied in law school. [Coverage Opinions] * With a title like "On The Ripeness of Potted Plants and Other Non Sequiturs," how could this not make this post? [Take Care Blog] * Want to avoid stress? Start volunteering. I'm not sure where the time for that will come from, but it is a great idea. [Motherboard] * While we were talking about bonuses, the Cliven Bundy was declared a mistrial over a slew of Brady violations, meaning, for once, the Bundys were right that the government overstepped its authority at their expense. [LA Times] * Wear the same outfit as a feminist statement. Really. [Quartz] * What will happen with blockchain in the legal industry in 2018? [Law and More] * Reading tea leaves in Masterpiece Cake. [Empirical SCOTUS]

By Above the Law
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 12.15.17

* What are the legal words of the year? Here's a hint, Above the Law helped popularize some of them. [Clear Writing] * What will due process look like for Judge Alex Kozinski? Here's a hint, a lifetime appointment certainly changes things. [National Law Journal] * Is law school really "cool" again? Here's a hint, it never was. [Law and More] * What do you need to know about tax law in Trumpland? Here's a hint, Tax Prof Blog has you covered. [Tax Prof Blog] * Did Florida congressman Matt Gaetz really call for Robert Mueller to be fired? Here's a hint, he's not so good at "optics." [ABC News] * Do you really have to deal with sleep deprivation as a working mom? Here's a hint, yes. Yes, you do (and here're some tips to get through). [CorporetteMoms]

By Kathryn Rubino
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 12.08.17

* Corporations: 1. Unpaid Interns: 0. [Hollywood Reporter] * Don Jr.'s claim of attorney-client privilege over a conversation he had with Daddy probably won't stand up if Mueller pushes the issue. [Talking Points Memo] * A review of John Grisham's latest -- when law students go rogue. [Law and More] * How liberal or conservative are the judges in your state? See the chart on page 1743 of this new study! [SSRN] * Working moms conquer their toughest holiday challenges. [CorporetteMoms] * Jobs Attorneys Hate for $100, Alex. Publicly pulling back from your client's "misunderstanding." [The Root] * The battle between former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino and Papa John. [Deadspin]

By Above the Law
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 11.17.17

* The Federalist Society is proposing a court-packing scheme because that's what the Founders would have, you know, never wanted. [Think Progress] * A deep dive into Justice Kennedy's likely role in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. [Empirical SCOTUS] * New York may not be having a constitutional convention, but that's not going to stop the state's chief judge from reforming its "byzantine" court system. [New York Law Journal] * Frugal or a failure to launch? You be the judge. [Corporette] * One of the finest sentences of the week: "a free-speech advisory group at Ohio University 'discussed the critical importance of transparency' — and then unanimously voted to close its meetings to the public." [Chronicle of Higher Ed] * There really is nothing like Above the Law out there. [Law and More] * Savoring the small moments that bring joy to a lawyer. We all need to find what keeps us happy and grounded. For me, it's Trent Garmon's writing. [Joy in the Law]

By Above the Law
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 11.10.17

* Federal judges with lifetime appointments: They're just like recent law school graduates! The Senate Judiciary Committee just confirmed Brett J. Talley to the Middle District of Alabama, despite the fact that he's got less than years of experience, has never argued a motion, and was declared "not qualified" by the ABA. Awesome. [The Hill] * Calling all defenders of Roy Moore: "If You Refuse to Condemn Predators because of Politics, You’re Disgusting." [National Review] * Thanks to all of the recent sexual assault accusations that have been lodged against men in the entertainment industry, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office has set up a task force to deal with these star-studded Hollywood cases. [Jezebel] * News that the law school cartel in the United States is in crisis has finally made its way across the pond. Should solicitors and barristers care? [Legal Cheek] * Dozens of DACA recipients have had their renewal applications rejected due to mail delays, and they have no right to appeal. This is awful. [New York Times]

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Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 11.03.17

* Colin Kaepernick's lawyers have requested emails and texts from a number of teams as part of the quarterback's collusion claim. They've also asked to speak to Texans owner Bob McNair, 49ers owner Jed York, and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. [CBS Sports] * So, you want to write a white paper. Best practices for law firms to make the most of the marketing opportunity. [Law and More] * Bad news for in-house lawyers. Those sexual harassment trainings probably don't work. [Mother Jones] * Yeah, you best believe Anita Hill has some thoughts about what's been going on. [New Yorker] * It's apparently Global Love Your Lawyer Day, so get out there and give your lawyer a hug! [ABA Journal] * As Trump (slowly) nominates U.S. Attorneys, just how important is it that prosecutors have ties to the states they serve? [Baltimore Sun]

By Above the Law
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 10.27.17

* Saudi Arabia made a robot a citizen. What will the ramifications of this be on international law? [Law and More] * The legal troubles of the Wolf Man. Or -- wait for it -- Mo' Moon-ey, Mo' Problems. [The Legal Geeks] * If you're in D.C. next week, Thomson Reuters is hosting "The Future of Law Schools" at the Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center. The conference is bringing together an impressive collection of legal academics, administrators, hiring partners, and practitioners to discuss where legal education goes from here to foster the next generation of lawyers. [Future of Law Schools] * We've already covered how comically unfit Jeff Mateer is for the federal bench. And that was before we learned that he's compared the treatment of Christians under Obama to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany. I can think of at least six million problems with that sentiment. [Newsweek] * On that note, it's looking more and more like these judges are the heart of Trump's domestic agenda. [Rewire] * Checking in on Don Verrilli. Not to fault his success at Munger Tolles, but it'd be nice if he could go back to his last job. [Bloomberg Big Law Business] * The delicate art of the legal threat. [Katz on Justice] * A bar exam failure offers advice on turning your fate around. [Modestly Jonathan]

By Above the Law
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 10.20.17

* Harvard Law School is conducting a mental health survey. But will the respondents answer with candor? [Law and More] * Transitions are hard, if not almost impossible to pull off. David Boies is eager to help his firm outlive him. [Big Law Business] * Friday Fun Fact: Donald Trump's campaign is spending $1 of every $10 donated on legal fees. [CNN] * Highlights on a legal ethics course taught through collaborative learning. [Just Resolutions] * That time Cy Vance took a donation right before a letting someone slide without charges. No, not that time. Or that time. This is a new time. [CBS News] * Boalt law student defends the clone troopers for executing all the Jedi. Still no one able to defend George Lucas for making the prequels. [Legal Geeks] * Congrats to Fix the Court for getting some transparency by securing an audio stream of this morning's D.C. Circuit argument. [Fix the Court]

By Above the Law
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 10.13.17

* Roberta Kaplan and Boies Schiller's Karen Dunn are suing Nazis for the violence that erupted in Virginia. [Slate] * Filers didn't seem to care as much about getting an extra year of design patent coverage as policymakers thought. [Patentlyo] * How to you repair your reputation after a bad performance review? [The Muse] * What do we want? Justice for Frankenstein's Monster. When do we want it? Now. [Legal Geeks] * The Dutch say Microsoft 10 violates local privacy laws, which is pretty bad news when you remember GDPR is about to make those laws way more strict. [TechCrunch] * What you really need to know about Friday the 13th. [IBT] * Law firms: get ready for the crushing pressure from PwC... [Law and More] * Everyone can have a bad week at work. Check out the tips for bouncing back. [Corporette] * Who wants to watch Marshall the Movie? https://twitter.com/chancetherapper/status/918866801546747904

By Joe Patrice
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 10.06.17

* Salary hikes (in London). [Legal Cheek] * Travel bans and compelling interests. [Dorf on Law] * Speaking of SCOTUS, Adam Feldman reads the oral-argument tea leaves from the first week of the new Term. [Empirical SCOTUS] * And devotees of Justice Antonin Scalia might want to check out Scalia Speaks (affiliate link), a collection of the late jurist's speeches edited by son Christopher Scalia and former law clerk Ed Whelan. [Bloomberg BNA] * Did this court just gut her whole job description? [New York Law Journal] * It can be challenging for creators to protect their IP; could a small-claims court for copyright be the answer? [Copyright Alliance]

By Above the Law
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 09.29.17

* The ACLU is ready to fight a Louisiana school district after they told student athletes they must stand for the national anthem or they'll get kicked off the team. [Huffington Post] * New York landlords that harass rent stabilized tenants beware -- AG Eric Schneiderman has his eye on you. [Cityland] * The Supreme Court's role in building Hugh Hefner's naked empire. [Law and More] * Starting a new Biglaw job? Tips to keep your finances in order. [Corporette] * Will lowering California's bar cut score do more harm than good? [Lawyerist] * The party behind Brexit has a new logo that looks a little like they cribbed it from a law school. [LegalCheek]

By Above the Law
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 09.22.17

* Skadden is getting sucked into the Paul Manafort investigation. Will the firm's stellar reputation suffer as a result? [Law and More] * As a woman, "business casual" is fraught with peril. Here is some handy advice for surviving -- without a faux pas. [Corporette] * Four ways Neil Gorsuch could ruin your life. Only four? [Rewire] * This HIV-positive, former D.C. Biglaw attorney is putting his life back together -- and writing about it. [Optimistic Despite It All] * So you hired a white supremacist! A thoughtful consideration of the legal and practical ramifications of employing a white supremacist. [Harvard Business Review] * Are you the proud owner of a fancy new iPhone X? Here's how to keep the police out of it. [Versus Texas] * Congratulations to Precedent Magazine on ten great years of covering the Canadian legal scene! [Precedent]

By Above the Law
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 09.15.17

* Interested in volunteering at a DACA renewal clinic? You can do it even if you're not an immigration lawyer. Sign up here to get training and match with a site in need of your assistance. [Lawyers for Good Government] * Adding healthy habits to your already packed schedule can seem like an impossible task, but you really can do it. [Corporette] * Sad but true (and not at all surprising): Americans don't know squat about the Constitution. [Volokh Conspiracy / Washington Post] * Judge Jed Rakoff issues an important opinion outlining the contours of "fair use." [Copyright Alliance] * Biglaw behemoth Dentons has created a network to connect PR professionals. That's an interesting move for a firm that already counts more than 7,000 lawyers under its umbrella. [Law and More] * David Lat chats with employment lawyer Matt Steinberg about how transparency is transforming the employer/employee relationship. [Akerman]

By Above the Law
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 09.08.17

* Northwestern Dean Dan Rodriguez perfectly sums up the California bar’s decision to punt on the cut score question. [PrawfsBlawg] * The Equifax hack leaves 143 million people vulnerable. But the Equifax executives may end up the most vulnerable after they reacted to the breach by selling shares... fast. Oh, who are we kidding? This DOJ isn’t going to prosecute that! [Huffington Post] * The Empire's stormtrooper armor is really terrible. [The Legal Geeks] * Professor Douglas Litowitz is on the law school job market, and he's rejecting all rejection letters. "I wish them great success in placing their rejection letters with other candidates. I have simply received a sufficient number of excellent rejection letters already." [Faculty Lounge] * The University of Colorado faces a lawsuit over allegedly protecting a football coach over an a domestic abuse survivor. No one ever lost money betting against schools changing their cultures on a dime, but honestly we're not far removed from the last round of lawsuits about the school's hostile environment. [Rewire] * How much do you know about "The Reid Method"? Wyatt Kozinski (Judge Kozinski's son) calls for a new "Wickersham Commission" to investigate the method's role in a spate of false confessions undermining the credibility of the criminal justice system. That said, the President's first foray into politics was calling for executions based on false confessions, so maybe we shouldn't hold our breaths for this commission. [The Crime Report] * Irma threatens lives... and the return of an overused metaphor. [Law and More] * Speaking of hurricanes, Harvey has spawned its first lawsuit. [The Atlantic] * Another edition of “bad places to hide.” [Lowering the Bar] * Congratulations to lawyer Anthony Franze, author of The Outsider (affiliate link), on the thriller getting picked up for possible television development! [Deadline]

By Joe Patrice