Regulation
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English Grammar and Usage, Politics
Bernie Sanders Hates Wall Street So Much That He Forgot What A Noun Is
His fury is grammar blind. -
Money
Marco Rubio Still Unclear On What The Federal Reserve, Like, 'Does' Exactly
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AI’s Impact On Law Firms Of Every Size
How solo lawyers, midsize firms, and global large law firms have an opportunity to adjust the way they work. -
Money
Neel Kashkari Feeling The Bern On First Day Running Minneapolis Fed
It's a bad scene at the Goldman Sachs alumni club.
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Politics
Hillary Clinton Failed To Bash Goldman Sachs While Giving Speech To Goldman Sachs Paid For By Goldman Sachs
You can pick your jaw up off the floor now. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 10.20.15
* “This is the best we can do” doesn’t sound like a ringing endorsement on policy change, but at least the bipartisan sentencing reform bill has a chance to see the light of day. [National Law Journal]
* Corporate scandals feed more and more of the news cycle, and general counsels are key to responding. [Law360]
* Speaking of corporate scandals, the Petrobras corruption scandal has already cost an estimated $5 billion in losses. [Corporate Counsel]
* Yup, Republicans are still trying to undo Obamacare via lawsuit. The Obama administration just lost a ruling to immediately appeal the viability of the lawsuit. [Wall Street Journal]
* The Dewey trial’s hing jury mirrors the dysfunction of the Dewey & LeBoeuf partnership. [American Lawyer]
* The feds are cracking down on drone registration, which means a bunch of new regulations to follow, you know, if you are into flying drones. [Fortune] -
California, Marijuana
An Overview Of California's New (And Improved) Medical Marijuana Laws
California is going to have one of the most comprehensive and complicated medical marijuana licensing regimes in the country, as marijuana law columnist Hilary Bricken explains. -
Technology
Smell The Regulation Coming: Report Calls Internet 'Core Utility'
We live in two Americas and the other one doesn't have internet. -
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FDA, Food
What The Hell Is 'Hummus' Anyway?
The FDA is getting dragged into the debate over what truly defines "hummus." -
Constitutional Law, Food, Free Speech, Politics
Food Fight: Eating The Costs Of Not Eating GMO Food
Is Vermont's new food labeling law a good idea? Conservative columnist Tamara Tabo has her doubts. -
Banking Law, Bar Exams, Biglaw, Crime, Law Professors, Law Schools, Money, Trials
Morning Docket: 11.15.13
* Despite the fact that the overall demand for legal work was down by five percent during the first nine months of the year, law firms still raised their hourly rates. Hey, what can we say? Math is hard. [Am Law Daily] * After instructing his lawyers not to speak during what he called a “sham sentencing,” Whitey Bulger received two life sentences plus five years. Don’t worry, the appeal won’t be a sham. [National Law Journal; CNN] * Attention c/o 2015: the New York City Bar Task Force is considering throwing commercial paper out the window in favor of administrative law. Something something arbitrary and capricious. [New York Law Journal] * What is law school for, aside from collecting gigantic mountains of non-dischargeable student loan debt? Apparently it’s for creating a more meaningful life, because with poverty comes clarity. [WSJ Law Blog] * In the very near future, you might need a license to conduct business with virtual money like bitcoin. The Brothers Winklevii are probably already preparing their paperwork to file. [DealBook / New York Times] -
Barack Obama, Lexis-Nexis, Non-Sequiturs, Patton Boggs, Politics, Racism
Non-Sequiturs: 07.19.13
* USDA requiring a magician to develop a disaster plan for his rabbit. I don’t think this is such a bad idea — have you ever seen Bullwinkle? [Lowering the Bar] * The Middle Class is disappearing in the country. Why can’t we get a disaster plan for them like we have for that rabbit? [Lawyers, Guns & Money] * Patton Boggs is rebooting. Just like when a TV show adds a long-lost cousin in season 8, this isn’t a sign of weakness at all. [Politico] * President Obama, speaking of the Trayvon Martin case, notes: “There are very few African-American men in this country who haven’t had the experience of being followed when they are shopping at a department store. And that includes me.” See, he was uniquely prepared for the job of being followed by security guys EVERYWHERE. The difference, of course, is he knows these guys aren’t going to shoot him. [NBC Politics] * A Miami firm is suing LexisNexis for “deceptive” fees. If they’re going to litigate this case, they’d better hope their Westlaw bill is paid in full. [Miami New Times] * The reporter’s privilege had a bad day. After all that’s been revealed in the last couple months, let’s all agree it’s only newsworthy when the reporter’s privilege has a good day. [PrawfsBlawg] -
California, Environment / Environmental Law, General Counsel, Legal Ethics
Senior Attorneys Openly Revolt Against General Counsel
It's been a busy two weeks of back-biting and accusations in this office.
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AI’s Impact On Law Firms Of Every Size
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Ask the Experts, Biglaw, Minority Issues, Partner Issues, Technology, Women's Issues
The ATL Interrogatories: 10 Questions with Jim Maiwurm of Squire Sanders
Jim Maiwurm of Squire Sanders shares his insights into the legal profession. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Partner Issues, Screw-Ups
Inside Straight: Subconscious Denial And Lawyer Reviews
What's the difference between an explanation and an excuse? Perhaps it's a matter of your track record. -
Ask the Experts, Biglaw, Books, Movies, Partner Issues, Pro Bono
The ATL Interrogatories: 10 Questions with Larren Nashelsky of Morrison & Foerster
Larren Nashelsky of Morrison & Foerster shares his insights into the legal profession. -
Ask the Experts, Biglaw, Books, FCC, Movies, Partner Issues
ATL Interrogatories: 10 Questions with Richard Wiley of Wiley Rein LLP
Richard Wiley of Wiley Rein LLP shares his insights into the legal profession. -
Ask the Experts, Biglaw, Books, Movies, Partner Issues
The ATL Interrogatories: 10 Questions with Don Lents of Bryan Cave
Don Lents, chair of Bryan Cave, shares his insights and experiences about the legal profession and careers in law, as well as about his firm and himself. -
Ask the Experts, Biglaw, Books, Libraries / Librarians, Media and Journalism, Movies, Partner Issues
The ATL Interrogatories: 10 Questions with Theodore Boutrous of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher
Star litigator Ted Boutrous, co-chair of Gibson Dunn's Appellate and Constitutional Law Group, speaks with Above the Law about how the legal profession has changed over the years. -
Ask the Experts, Biglaw, Books, Movies, Partner Issues
The ATL Interrogatories: 10 Questions with Peter Kalis of K&L Gates
K&L Gates managing partner Peter Kalis shares insights and experiences about the legal profession and careers in law, as well as about himself.