Parties
-
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 06.15.15
* From Fuller House to the Big House? Actor John Stamos was arrested for driving under the influence and briefly hospitalized this weekend. Listen, Uncle Jesse, we know you’re still a celebrity, per se, but as Joey Gladstone would say, you really need to cut it out, capice? [Variety]
* “You’re right, I am the man.” Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder received a warm reception during his keynote at the American Constitution Society convention’s opening gala this weekend when an audience member shouted out, “Eric Holder, you the man!” [Legal Times]
* Lawyers, here’s a useful practice pointer on “reverse sexism.” Per a new study, men on three-judge panels of federal appellate courts tend to “view women as damsels in distress who need their protection,” but are much harsher on male litigants. [WSJ Law Blog]
* More law schools are opening solo incubators and firms, boosting their employment stats and losing hundreds of thousands of dollars along the way. Rutgers Law lost $100K, but it’s a small price to pay to make it look like your grads get “jobs.” [Associated Press]
* “Time to engage counsel?” This is the question that parents are being forced to ask themselves in the face of legal liability waivers for post-prom parties. Seriously? Man, am I glad I was in high school before parents became contractual killjoys. [New York Times]
-
Law Schools, Rankings
The Top 10 Law Schools For Best ‘Social Life’ (2015)
Where can you learn the law and party like a rock star at the same time? - Sponsored
New Report - Are Small Firms Achieving Their Legal Tech Goals?
In this new report of more than 100 professionals at small and smaller midsize law firms, iManage and Above the Law shed new light on… -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 04.27.15
* The job market may be “improving,” but people aren’t going to start applying to law school in droves any time soon. There’s been a 40 percent drop in applicants since 2005, and according to LSAC’s latest data, “the downward spiral is still… spiraling.” [WSJ Law Blog]
* Lines to see what could be one of the most historic arguments before the Supreme Court started forming last Friday, but the rest of the country will have to sit back and wait until June to see if a constitutional right to same-sex marriage will be declared. [Reuters]
* Kris Jenner was just hit with a six-figure lawsuit thanks to model Kendall Jenner’s 19th birthday party, which was allegedly complete with more than 100 guests and a male stripper. Don’t worry, mom, the stripper already spanked your daughter. [Ministry of Gossip / Los Angeles Times]
* The latest edition of the Am Law 100 rankings are out, and it looks like gross revenue, revenue per lawyer, and profits per partner are on the way up at most firms. You’ll never believe which firm is the new No. 1. We’ll have more on this later. [American Lawyer]
* Hey, here’s some info you’ve never heard before now! People who graduated from law school in 2010 are still screwed because they’re drowning in debt and some have never worked as lawyers! Never fear, the New York Times is on it! [DealBook / New York Times]
* “Obviously, the concussion affected my judgment — oops, I shouldn’t say that, given my day job.” At 92 years of age, Judge Robert Sweet of the S.D.N.Y. splits his time between legal pirouettes in the courtroom and skating pirouettes on the ice. [New York Times]
* “It’s time for restraint of the federal government’s over-aggressive weed warriors.” States that have legalized pot are tired of the Feds prosecuting their citizens, and that’s what the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2015 aims to stop from happening. [High Times]
* “[L]awyers are naturally drawn to writing because we spend our days working with words.” If you’re a lawyer thinking about writing a legal thriller in your spare time, you’re not alone. Just ask Scott Turow and our very own David Lat. [National Law Journal]
-
Asians, Fabulosity, Pro Bono, Public Interest
Congratulations To AEF On A Wonderful Benefit Dinner
A judge and a community leader shared their thoughts on public service at AEF's benefit dinner last week. -
Fabulosity, Gay, Parties, Public Interest
Congratulations To LeGaL On A Most Fantastic Fête
And congrats to LeGal on another successful year! -
Events, Pictures
The Converge Conference: A Photo Essay
The Converge conference was the perfect blend of academia and audaciousness that our audience expects from Above the Law. -
Asians, Fabulosity, Pro Bono, Public Interest
Congratulations To AABANY On Another Successful Annual Dinner
Which outstanding individuals did the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) honor at its recent annual dinner? -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 01.08.15
* Here’s some JOLTing news: Megon Walker, the Harvard Law graduate who claims her life was ruined because the school accused her of being a plagiarist, just lost her defamation suit against her alma mater. [National Law Journal]
* “You have a party like this and it’s as though you’re handing out hand grenades as party favors.” Jeff Lake, a California lawyer, was arrested and faces social host liability issues thanks to his kid’s Playboy party. [Denver Channel]
* Congress is back in session, and President Obama resubmitted his nomination of Loretta Lynch for U.S. attorney general, along with other judicial nods. She’ll be a “terrific attorney general,” so get this show on the road. [Legal Times]
* “How many clinics do you have to close before the court says, ‘Enough’?” Lawyers for abortion clinics and Texas state attorneys faced off before the Fifth Circuit over the
viabilityconstitutionality of the Lone Star State’s abortion laws. [New York Times]* It’s a new year with new laws in effect, and it looks like 27 states, plus D.C., have made major moves with regard to weed, be it through the legalization medical marijuana or decriminalization of its possession. Do you know your rights? [CNN]
- Sponsored
The Ethical use of Generative AI
What’s the key to empowering your legal team with the efficiency and insight of AI while protecting the integrity of their work? Read this article… -
Holidays and Seasons, Small Law Firms
SmallLaw Holiday Party Networking Guide
Free booze combined with the prospect of mingling with vulnerable potential clients can prove irresistible to a hungry attorney still getting used to the street. -
Holidays and Seasons, Parties
The ATL Holiday Party: A Photo Essay
Thanks for coming to the ATL holiday party! Here's what you missed if you couldn't attend. -
Parties
Come To The ATL Holiday Party In NYC!
The party is next week. RSVP now to join us! What are you waiting for? -
Parties
Come To The ATL Holiday Party In NYC!
The ATL holiday party is less than a week away! Have you RSVP'd? -
Parties, Tax Law
Do You Have To Pay Taxes On Your Holiday Party Drinks?
Ugh. Leave it to tax gurus to introduce uncertainty to your holiday revelry.
Sponsored
The Ethical use of Generative AI
New Report - Are Small Firms Achieving Their Legal Tech Goals?
How To Maximize Productivity With Westlaw Precision With CoCounsel
Sponsored
Mitigating M&A Cyber Risk: Pre- & Post-Acquisition Due Diligence
Attention Buyer: Not All Legal AI Models Are Created Equal
-
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Drinking, Holidays and Seasons, Parties, Partner Issues, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Holiday Party Time
The holiday party represents an opportunity for career advancement; how can you make the most of it? -
Parties
Come To The ATL Holiday Party In NYC!
You know you want to come. RSVP to join in all the fun! -
Antonin Scalia, Books, Fabulosity, Parties, SCOTUS, Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court
Scalia On Sotomayor: 'I Knew She'd Be Trouble'
Did the Wise Latina engage in unwise behavior at a Supreme Court party? -
Beyonce, Boalt Hall, Celebrities, Gay, Law Schools, Minority Issues, Parties, Racism, Women's Issues
Law School Poster Appropriates Booties, Hurts Feelings
Law students go to the mattresses over a "booty" poster. -
Biglaw, Contests, Drinking, Fabulosity, Parties, Summer Associates
Best Summer Associate Event Contest (2014): The Winner!
What was the best Biglaw summer associate event of 2014? We've finally got the answer to that question. -
Biglaw, Contests, Fabulosity, Parties, Summer Associates
Best Summer Associate Event Contest (2014): The Finalists
What was the best Biglaw summer associate event of 2014? -
Biglaw, Contests, Fabulosity, Parties, Summer Associates
What Was The Best Biglaw Summer Associate Event Of 2014?
This summer, did your firm keep it real, or real boring?