If You Have To Go To Court, Try Not To Livestream Proof Of Guilt
'Do you see the perpetrator?' 'Yeah, I'm right here.'
Former Biglaw Partner Caught Doing Long Stint In Traffic Court. At The Bench. Because He’s A Judge There Now.
It's always a joy to see someone break free from the golden handcuffs.
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.
Fear Not, There’s Hope For The Judicial Branch
Each and every day, thousands of local judges are using their positions of influence for good.
No Money, No Lawyers, No Problem
In Detroit, justice is broke.
Non-Sequiturs: 02.06.13
* Former Biglaw associate Tabber Benedict, whom we’ve mentioned before (in happier times), reportedly threw a lavish “going away” party — going away to prison, that is. [Daily Mail] * Take your pick: is government an “impetuous vortex” or a “hideous monster [with] devouring jaws”? [Althouse] * Some thoughts from Juan Haines, a current San Quentin inmate and jailhouse lawyer, on wrongful conviction. [Life of the Law] * In defense of the weekly meeting. [What About Clients?] * Prosecutors: above the (traffic) law? [UTSanDiego.com] * And how about the U.S. Postal Service? [Felix Salmon] * The furor over U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz and the late Aaron Swartz shows no sign of abating. [How Appealing] * Speaking of technology law, how would you like to win $5,000? If so, check out this contest. [IT-Lex]
Ex-Judge of the Day: Nobody Wants to See the ‘Judicial Penis’
This ex-judge got in trouble for accidentally showing a colleague a photograph of the "'judicial penis."
3 Ways Lawyers Are Finding New Efficiencies With AI
Those who’ve adopted legal-specific systems are seeing big benefits.
Free Speech Must Include The Right To Scream At Traffic Cops
Don't worry, you can scream at meter maids, it's in the Constitution...
Quote of the Day: He’s Buying a Stairway to Heaven?
You take my … money you better get a federal law agency like the F.B.I. on the case. You will hear about me and read about me. I promise that. — Roy Lee Conger Jr., complaining about a lien placed on one of his bank accounts after his divorce train wreck. Conger had been involved […]
Remembrances of Gregory Berry
Since we first wrote about Gregory Berry, the former Kasowitz Benson associate who is suing the firm for $77 million, Above the Law readers have been sharing their opinions about working with him. Let's take a look at their opinions....
Judge of the Day: Lady Likes To Take Pictures of Men Peeing. What’s Wrong With That?
A Florida judge stands accused of photographing a guy peeing in the men's bathroom. That judge is also a biter, but who and what did she bite? Read on for more info on our Judge of the Day.
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.