Violence
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Crime, Dan Markel, Deaths, Murder
The Dan Markel Case: Katherine Magbanua Turns Down A Deal
Who's paying Katie Magbanua's legal fees will remain a mystery, and her trial date has been set. -
Biglaw, Crime
Biglaw Founding Partner Brutally Murdered (Over A Hundred Years Ago)
Just what happened that night? - Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms. -
Crime, Dan Markel, Deaths, Job Searches, Murder
The Dan Markel Case: Wendi Adelson Finds A New Job
Any negative views people might have about Wendi Adelson haven't stopped her from landing a prominent post.
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Celebrities, Crime, Justice
Robbery Convict Is Paroled For Robbery, Not Double-Homicide
I have to write about this guy one more time after this. -
Deaths
Lawyer Shot To Death In His Own Home By Mentally Ill Assailant
The suspect had been 'obsessed' with the attorney for years. -
Deaths, Plaintiffs Firms
Plaintiffs' Firm Support Staff Member Shot To Death During Morning Commute
May her killer be swiftly brought to justice in the wake of her brutal slaying. -
Justice, Police
To Stop Police Brutality, Maybe We Have To Teach White People How To Read? Or Something?
Officer tries to explain how he was brutal, but somehow people can't see it. -
Labor / Employment, Politics
A Company's Duty To Employees
What should employers do if they have a reasonable concern about the safety of their employees? - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
Justice, Law Schools
Don't Go To Law School Because You Think Lawyers Can Stop Police Shootings
Instead, consider other careers that can accomplish the same goals at a lower price. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
3 Things ‘The Office’ Taught Me About Employment Law (Part 3)
The term “harassment” gets thrown around a lot these days. -
Crime, Dan Markel, Deaths, Murder
The Dan Markel Case: The Wheels Of Justice Turn Slowly
When will alleged hitman Sigfredo Garcia stand trial? -
Guns / Firearms, Justice, Racism
Black People Are Not Even Legally Allowed To Be Afraid Of White People
Self-defense is just not a thing black people are allowed to do. -
Biglaw, Summer Associates
The Best Way To Score A Biglaw Summer Associate Gig? Save A Partner's Life
This hero was rewarded -- generously.
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
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Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 06.14.17
* Several people were reportedly shot this morning at a GOP baseball practice, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who is now in stable condition. The gunman is in custody. We may have more on this later today. [The Hill]
* The Supreme Court has granted Acting Solicitor General Jeff Wall more time to file papers in order to respond to the recent Ninth Circuit decision upholding a lower court decision which blocked President Donald Trump’s travel ban. This means that any action taken by the high court on the administration’s emergency pleas for certiorari will be even further delayed. [Reuters]
* “I am protecting the right of the president to assert [executive privilege] if he chooses.” Attorney General Jeff Sessions seemed to have no desire to speak about his interactions or conversations with President Donald Trump regarding James Comey’s handling of the Russia probe during his Senate hearing yesterday, and didn’t feel the need to provide a real legal basis for his refusal to answer questions on the topic either. [New York Times; Washington Post]
* In the meantime, even though rumors have been swirling about President Donald Trump’s supposed desire to fire special counsel Robert Mueller, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein says he has no reason to fire Mueller at this time: “If there were good cause, I would consider it. If there were not good cause, it wouldn’t matter to me what anybody says.” [Law360 (sub. req.)]
* Marc Kasowitz may have taken a “career-defining” role representing the “predisent,” but one wonders what will happen to his law firm while he pursues this ambitious undertaking. Kasowitz Benson could suffer when it comes to recruiting new talent to the firm thanks to its leader’s choice of clientele, not to mention the fact that its revenue has been on the decline. [Am Law Daily]
* In an effort to fight the “historic drug epidemic” that in no way involves marijuana, AG Jeff Sessions has asked Congress to roll back the Rohrabacher-Farr amendment, which prohibits the DOJ from using federal funds to prosecute states that have instituted their own laws authorizing the “use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana.” [Washington Post]
* Herma Hill Kay, the first female dean of Berkeley Law, RIP. [The Recorder]
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Labor / Employment, On The Job, Television
3 Things 'The Office' Taught Me About Employment Law (Part 2)
If not taken seriously, workplace violence can have tragic consequences for everyone involved. -
Television
Standard Of Review: 'Shots Fired' Ends Its Good (But Not Great) Season
Shots Fired is a solid show that explores important issues, but it's not without its flaws. -
Biglaw, Crime, Law Schools
Meet The D.C. Law Student Who Came To The Rescue Of A Biglaw Partner
"The word hero is thrown around casually," said the partner. "This guy is a hero." -
Biglaw, Crime, Law Schools
Who Is The Mystery Law Student Who Came To The Rescue Of A Biglaw Partner?
If you're the law student who might have saved this partner's life, please come forward! -
Crime, Justice, Police
Officer Who Shot Fleeing Black Man Pleads Guilty To Civil Rights Violation
South Carolina will drop murder charges. -
Airplanes / Aviation, Justice
United Settles With Dragging Victim, Gets Chicago Off The Hook
It's official, do not drag non-violent people off of planes.