The First Magic Circle Firm To Close Its Office In Russia And Disavow Russia-Related Work
The firm says we must 'stand together in condemning' Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Morning Docket: 03.07.22
* White House condemns Russia's legal campaign against fake news. [Reuters] * Nevertheless, they persisted: More Texans than expected were able to get healthcare access despite SB8's limitations. [NYT] * Washington's House just approved limitations on gun magazine sizes. Oddly enough, the nerf will not effect Nerf products. [Seattle Times] * Six feet! Oregon wants to prevent home buyers from getting a little too personal with their please-sell-us-the-house "love letters." [USA Today] * Long legacy: lawmakers are trying to get rid of a 1950 California Constitution addition meant to keep Black families out of White neighborhoods. [SFGate]
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The Undebatable Qualifications Of Ketanji Brown Jackson
Forensics! Not just for autopsies.
Going Ahead And NAMING NAMES Of Lawyers Working For Russian Regime
Good on you, MP Seely.
Norton Rose Says ‘We Don’t Talk About Putin-o, No, No, No!’
Clarity is important.
Russian Attacks Leave Ukrainian Lawyer Stranded In U.S. After Taking New York Bar Exam
He says lawyers in Kyiv have joined the country's volunteer defense forces, and he would have done the same.
Biglaw Firms Ditching Russian Government Clients Because It’s The Right Move
Sometimes client service involves walking away.
The Strong U.S. Economy Can, And Should, Weather Sanctions On Russian Oil And Gas
It seems extremely callous to discount even the possibility of sanctioning Russia’s energy sector.
Morning Docket: 02.28.22
* Been trying to wrap your head around what geopolitics means for firm life? This is a really good start. [Law.com] * More than potholes: an in-depth analysis of President Biden's infrastructure bills. [CNN] * Wish your contracts outline had more sports involved? Here's some specific performance for your studying. [The News Gazette] * Can I get a doggie bag to stay? New Hampshire law lets you bring your pups to outdoor dining. [AP] * Cluttered space: A space-bound future is gonna need to regulate our galactic litter. [Sun Journal]
Biglaw Offices In Russia And Ukraine Confront Reality Of Wartime Law Practice
What happens to global practice when countries go to war?
7 Key Trends In Law Firm Rate Negotiations
And how to navigate them in 2026.
This Is What A Fifth Column Looks Like
Putin showed his true self. So did Carlson and Trump.
Russia Plays Western ‘Anti-War’ Left For Fools
Their contempt for Ukraine shows.
Morning Docket: 12.31.21 – The Finale
* Lifestyles of the Rich and the Armed — they've got mansions and you ought not rob them. [Daily Caller] * Colorado Governor pardons a grip of folks convicted of weed possession. We should have legalized and decrim'd blunts years ago, but a start is a start. [The Denver Post] * US-Russia relations may sour if Biden keeps up the Ukraine-based sanctioning. I was expecting chilly weather from the end of December, not the threat of a cold war! [Business Insider] * Tesla issued a vehicle recall due to camera and trunk issues. I wonder: Do the cars have to be recharged upon return? [The Guardian] * Pennsylvania's Supreme Court says smelling weed isn't enough for cops to search your car. Jury might still be out on a pair of furry dice dangling from your rearview though. [Pittsburgh City Paper]
Russia And China Versus US And Its Partners In New Tech-Focused Space Race? Bring It On
The budding international space rivalry isn’t without its thorns.
Thousands Of Russians March Against Authoritarianism Weeks After American Mob Assailed Democracy
Sometimes, being an American feels like living in season two of Game of Thrones, when all the Qartheen are blathering on about Qarth being 'the greatest city that ever was or will be.'