White-Collar Crime
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 07.11.17
* We welcome Alan Futerfas to the party. This administration said it would create jobs, but I don’t think any of us expected they’d all be jobs for criminal defense attorneys. [The Independent]
* Witness says Martin Shkreli’s focus reminded him of Raymond Babbitt from Rain Man. That’s funny, because his smarmy appearance and despicable greed reminded me of Charlie Babbitt. [Law360]
* The CFPB wants to ban clauses that prevent consumers from opting out of arbitration. Conservative groups vow to block the rule because freedom requires waiving your rights through adhesion contracts. [Law.com]
* Speaking of how financial institutions never do anything wrong so people shouldn’t have the right to sue them, Wells Fargo tentatively set to pay $142 million to settle claims arising from its fake accounts scandal. [Courthouse News Service]
* An interview with Floyd Abrams discussing his new book, The Soul of the First Amendment (affiliate link). [Coverage Opinions]
* In case you missed it, the judge has tossed the University of Texas faculty members’ challenge to the state’s “an armed classroom is a polite classroom” law. [Texas Tribune]
* A real-time experiment testing which in-house practices and law firm attributes tend to produce the strongest relationships, satisfaction, and results. So we’ll finally be able to quantify “give me the moon and charge me nothing.” [Corporate Counsel]
* If you’re going to San Diego Comic Con next week, be sure to hit up these legal panels. There’s the mock trial of Luke Cage on Friday and an omnibus Star Wars panel featuring California Supreme Court Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuellar, Ninth Circuit Judge John B. Owens, former Magistrate Judge Paul Grewal and other jurists discuss the legal issues of a galaxy far, far away. [The Legal Geeks]
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White-Collar Crime
Cardiac Arrest, Part III: A Word From The Lawyers
Always, always, always prepare as if you're going to trial. - Sponsored
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Politics, White-Collar Crime
Bernie Sanders Investigation Is The New 'Lock Her Up'
The fall of Burlington College has turned into a federal investigation, and could get ugly (whether nonsense or not).
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Biglaw, White-Collar Crime
Biglaw Associate Arrested Over Plot To Extort Partners
A fired associate allegedly tries to get revenge. -
White-Collar Crime
Cardiac Arrest, Part II: An Interview with the Authors
What's it like to be on the unhappy side of a federal prosecution? -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 06.22.17
* Donald Trump told a rally that “the time has come” for a law banning immigrants from getting welfare. Now all he needs is a time machine to go back to 1996 when this law was actually passed. [The Hill]
* If you’re hoping to score an in-house legal position, it looks like you’re in luck — corporate counsel offices expect to keep hiring as they continue to internalize more and more work. [Law.com]
* Texting while driving is now legal in Colorado. OMG. LOL. [Explosion Emoji] [Fox 31]
* Companies should continue their efforts to comply with the FCPA even though Trump called the law “absolutely crazy.” Because you should take him seriously not literally or what have you. [Corporate Counsel]
* Here’s how important a website is to your small or solo legal practice — this firm didn’t even exist and it got clients because of its web design. [Houston Chronicle]
* Charlotte School of Law has until August to prove that it’s financially viable. [News & Observer]
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Biglaw, Politics, White-Collar Crime
...And Now The Inevitable Ethics Complaint Against Trump's Lawyer
This was dumb, but it's unlikely this ends with Marc Kasowitz getting in ethical trouble. -
Biglaw, Politics
When People Start Writing About You Destroying Your Firm, Things Aren't Going Well
The New York Law Journal asks if Marc Kasowitz is hurting his firm. That's never a good sign. - Sponsored
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Biglaw, Politics, White-Collar Crime
Kasowitz Supposedly Taking Credit For Firing Preet Bharara
If this is true, it's a really bad move. -
Biglaw, Politics, White-Collar Crime
Is Marc Kasowitz Drunk On His Own Power?
Just because you can call the "Predisent" a client, doesn't mean you get to say this. -
White-Collar Crime
Perry Mason By Way Of Us Weekly: A Review Of Cardiac Arrest
A terrific account of a successful white-collar defense hits the bookstores. -
Crime, White-Collar Crime
Lawyer Ghosted After Pleading Guilty To Fraud
This lawyer ditched his ankle monitor and has yet to be found. -
Law Schools
Top Law School Admin Charged With Embezzlement
Investigators allege she stole almost $200,000.
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
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White-Collar Crime
Here's What's Wrong With The Justice Department
A new piece points out just how much power we give to only one side of the criminal justice system. -
Politics, White-Collar Crime
5 Possible Reasons Why Michael Flynn Is Now Turning Over Documents
Flynn's decision to cooperate is fraught with peril, and it's unlikely he's doing it without a good reason. -
Justice, Politics
The Death Of Evidence
The left has been proffering a series of baseless accusations against the Trump White House since day one. -
White-Collar Crime
Trump And The White-Collar Bar
Defense attorneys are going to get a lot of press right now, but the work may be about to dry up. -
Politics
Michael Flynn And The Lessons Of Oliver North
Mike Flynn's going to ignore that congressional subpoena and that's the right move. -
Politics, White-Collar Crime
Special Counsels And The Javert Complex
Unchecked power is a dangerous thing. -
Television
Standard Of Review: Raising A Glass Of Ice Juice To Billions's Excellent Second Season
In the second season, Billions moved from a show that was fine to a show that I looked forward to every week.