Television
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 01.26.16
* Harvard Law professor Larry Lessig is now depending on a future President Trump to enact the campaign finance reforms he built his failed presidential bid upon. He’ll be waiting for a while. [The Crimson]
* Ted Cruz has pretty much always been a douche. [Funny or Die]
* The People v. O.J. Simpson explores racism, sexism, and more — all through costume. [Fashionista]
* U.S. Senators: They’re just like us! Claire McCaskill live-tweets her jury duty experience. [The Slot]
* How can you avoid burnout as a lawyer? [Associate’s Mind]
* Why are embattled public defender offices actually excited about the lawsuits against them? [Christian Science Monitor]
* Practical advice for taking advantage of the opportunities that are staring you right in the face. [Guile is Good]
* Get the inside scoop on why Rudy Giuliani jumped ship to Greenberg Traurig. [Big Law Business / Bloomberg BNA]
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Trivia Question of the Day
When The Drama Of The Courtroom Is Played For Laughs
Trivia hits full-on nostalgia mode.
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Television
Standard Of Review: 'The Grinder' Improves By Focusing On . . . 'The Grinder'
The Grinder still is not perfect -- but it's showing marked improvement, in the opinion of culture critic Harry Graff. -
Crime, Television
Making A Murderer Star Is Super Honest About Being Widely Despised
Seeing yourself on television can be a wakeup call. -
Celebrities, Television
Is Amal Clooney Throwing Shade At Her Husband And His Pals?
In a mostly straightforward interview, Amal Clooney talks about deep political issues... then she throws some shade. -
Crime, Murder, Television
Standard Of Review: You Should Watch Netflix's 'Making A Murderer' For Artistic And Sartorial Reasons
Making a Murderer is an excellent addition to the Netflix oeuvre, according to culture critic Harry Graff. -
Law Schools, Reality TV
Florida Coastal Law Grad Looks For Love On 'The Bachelor'
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 12.30.15
* According to the Law Firm Group of Citi Private Bank’s year-end predictions for the legal profession, profit growth for this year and next is once again going to be anemic. This is the “new reality for the foreseeable future.” [WSJ Law Blog]
* “[T]hese guerilla marketers believe they are above the law.” Uh-oh! What has The Biebs done now? Pop star Justin Bieber has pissed off the San Francisco, California, legal community with sidewalk graffiti ads promoting his new album. [San Francisco Chronicle]
* If you thought that the highest ranked law school in Virginia would’ve fared the best on the state’s July 2015 administration of the bar exam, you’d be wrong. With a 93 percent passage rate, congratulations to Jerry Falwell’s finest at Liberty Law! [One News Now]
* Ay dios mio! Escándalo! In a recently filed lawsuit, a former faculty member at Amherst College claims that teaching assistants in her department were encouraged to “prostitute themselves” to increase enrollment in Spanish classes. [Washington Post]
* “Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur…” The ear worm lullaby featured on The Big Bang Theory is now at the center of a copyright dispute, and it seems like this kitty could actually win. Showrunners probably wish they left this one in the litter box. [USA Today]
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Books, Movies, Television
Standard Of Review: In 2015, Legal Entertainment Succeeded When It Stopped Being Glitzy And Started Getting Real
Culture columnist Harry Graff looks back on the year that was in law-related television, books, and movies. -
Crime, Television
John Oliver Is The Criminal Justice Hero We Need
John Oliver gets recognized for his criminal justice work. -
Television
Standard Of Review: The Mid-Season Finale Of 'How To Get Away With Murder' Is Predictable And Underwhelming
Television critic Harry Graff really was not very interested in what happened to Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) in the mid-season finale. -
Canada, Career Alternatives
The View From Up North: Biglaw Escapee Now Spends His Days Making TV And Films
Columnist Steve Dykstra would like to introduce you to someone who escaped Biglaw to something cool.
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Alex Kozinski, Death Penalty, Quote of the Day
Judge Alex Kozinski Speaks His Mind -- On National Television -- About The Death Penalty
Judge Kozinski poses the question on 60 Minutes: Should we bring back the guillotine or the firing squad? -
Antonin Scalia, Quote of the Day, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Son Of Scalia Comes To Dad's Defense
How would you like it if your father got unfairly criticized on national television? -
Supreme Court
Watch It: Jamie Lee Curtis Kicks Justice Scalia's Ass
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Television
Standard Of Review: 7 Ideas To Improve The Grinder
The Grinder is a promising comedy but experiencing a few growing pains, according to culture columnist Harry Graff. -
In-House Counsel
Was This TV Network General Counsel Never Admitted To The Bar?
I hate keeping up with CLE as much as the next lawyer, but this is a pretty extreme avoidance strategy. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 11.03.15
* Weed legalization seems like a good idea on paper, but this probably isn’t the way to do it. Unless you’re a fan of cartels and Nick Lachey. Yes, that Nick Lachey. [Gawker]
* Is there a legal controversy brewing surrounding Demi Lovato’s new album? In related news: there’s a new Demi Lovato album coming out. [Entertainment Weekly]
* Which legal TV show is law firm life really like? [Daily Lawyer Tips]
* Ralph Nader? In the tank for creditors? Say it ain’t so. [Lawyers, Guns & Money]
* Practical advice for laid off lawyers — don’t get fooled by the “advice industry.” [Law and More]
* Are we looking at the future of legal advertising? [AZA Law]
* It’s time to start thinking about what to put into your holiday cards. [Attorney at Work]
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Television
Standard Of Review: How To Not Get Away With Bad Storytelling
There is too much going on on How to Get Away with Murder, according to culture critic Harry Graff.