A Legendary Litigator Jumps From Biglaw To Boutique
He's joining Berg & Androphy after more than forty years at Weil Gotshal.
Non-Sequiturs: 12.05.16
* More about Judge Posner's unusual questioning in a Seventh Circuit case on sexual orientation discrimination. [Rewire] * And more from Harvard Law professor Larry Lessig about the Electoral College -- this time, a Fourteenth Amendment argument against how it operates, not against the institution itself. [Medium]< * An analysis of the Death Star as a war crime. [The Legal Geeks] * Sleep tips for working moms. [Corporette] * I know you're dying for more info on Biglaw 401(k) plans. [LinkedIn] * Post-election, is the Supreme Court back to business as usual? [Empirical SCOTUS] * New dean for Saint Louis University School of Law. [The Faculty Lounge] * Tips to stop annoying people this holiday season. [Law and More]
The Trump Gold Card: A New $1 Million Pathway To A U.S. Green Card
A new proposal would let wealthy foreign nationals secure an opportunity for a U.S. green card with a $1 million 'gift' to the government, sparking legal and ethical debate.
A Federal Judge’s Rather Rude Joke About Lesbians
The Seventh Circuit, sitting en banc, delves into... lesbianism.
Non-Sequiturs: 10.31.16
* This is what it will look like if Donald Trump contests the results of the election. [GQ] * The Supreme Court, historically, has functioned without nine Justices. A look at the data. [Empirical SCOTUS] * Why the law seems so fallible. [Guile is Good] * What to do when you need to start over in your career. [Law and More] * More on Richard Posner's "correction" of his statements about the Supreme Court. [Althouse] * How the law exempted the kind of school segregation done in northern cities. [Last Week Tonight] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8yiYCHMAlM
Non-Sequiturs: 10.28.16
* Digging deep into what makes Judge Richard Posner tick. [University of Chicago Law School] * Is Justice John Roberts's way of thinking a dying one? [Democracy Journal] * All about the lawsuit over potential voter intimidation. [Bloomberg Radio] * Great, another emerging legal practice women are underrepresented in. [Big Law Business] * Yeah, writing cover letters sucks. Here are some tips. [Law and More]
Judge Richard Posner Corrects The Record Regarding His Supreme Court Comments
Two important clarifications from Judge Posner about his controversial remarks.
How Filevine Helps In-House Legal Teams Manage Every Matter With Confidence
AI powers tools for data intake, document management, and drafting contracts.
Non-Sequiturs: 10.27.16
* Groping allegations against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. [Huffington Post] * The battle over the Kansas judiciary is getting intense. [Channel 6] * Why do we fetishize former prosecutors? [Katz Justice] * The delay of transgender worker protection under the Obama administration. [Buzzfeed] * Advice for lawyers who want to be entrepreneurs. [Law and More] * People are testy over Judge Posner's biting words on the Supreme Court. [Forward]
Judge Richard Posner On SCOTUS: ‘The Supreme Court Is Awful’
Judge Posner thinks that only two justices are qualified to sit on the high court.
The Nobel Prize For Law… And Other Frivolities
No, we don't need an award for legal academics.
Pixie For President: Why Judge Posner’s Cat Deserves Your Vote
If you'd rather elect a cat than Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, then Pixie is the candidate for you!
Chrometa: Turning Time Into Billable Value For Modern Lawyers
Adoption of Chrometa represents more than a technological upgrade; it reflects a professional philosophy that values accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
Judge Posner Benchslaps Governor Mike Pence On Syrian Refugee Opposition
Judge Posner finds no evidence to support the Republican VP nominee's policy on Syrian refugees.
Morning Docket: 09.15.16
* Judge Posner tells lawyer for Mike Pence: "You are so out of it." Was he talking about the case or the election? [LA Times] * Vibrator sparks class action of bachelorette party attendee class. [Corporate Counsel] * Bayer is looking to buy Monsanto and multiple Biglaw firms are working on this headache. [The Am Law Daily] * Former Simpson Thacher clerk gets 46 months for insider trading. [Law360] * Guess who is funding the battle over pot legalization? [The Intercept] * The next Brown v. Board? [Law.com] * The least shocking lawsuit award goes to this suit claims Georgia's voter registration laws violate federal law. [ABC News]
Non-Sequiturs: 08.30.16
* In honor of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, FLSA compliance and the American worker. [ADP] * What lawyers can learn from Judge Richard Posner, according to William Domnarski's new biography (affiliate link). [ABA Journal] * Should law reviews be worried? [Chronicle of Higher Education] * One law school's enrollment is down 26%. [TaxProf Blog] * Transparency report from the most recent Supreme Court Term. [Fix the Court] * A look at FCPA enforcement actions concerning charitable foundations. [FCPA Professors]
Morning Docket: 08.26.16
* As a teenager, Richard Posner was fond of the phrase "The Poze knows." In other news, Richard Posner was an insufferable teenager. [WSJ Law Blog] * Layoffs are coming! At least that's what this analyst thinks. [Am Law Daily] * Law school dean beats charges that he beat professor. Or "squeezed" him anyway. [Law.com] * The evolution of the Fourth Circuit. [MSN] * Alabama passes a law requiring students to learn cursive. Tough educational stance for a state that continues to call evolution controversial. [NPR] * France's top court will hear the stupid Burkini ban case. [Yahoo!] * Another day, another humiliating loss for unpaid interns. [Courthouse News Service]
Judge Richard Posner: An Interview With His Biographer, William Domnarski
Judicial biography isn't typical summer fare, but this book is a must-read for fans of Judge Posner.