Tax Law
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Tax Law
We Read The 429-Page Tax Bill So You Don't Have To
How would a "sample Above the Law family" do under the new tax proposal? -
Department of Justice, Politics
Paul Manafort Indicted In Mueller Investigation, Will Turn Himself In
This is the first domino to fall in the investigation. -
Supreme Court, Technology
Will The Supremes Finally Push Congress To Update The Outdated Stored Communications Act?
Higher burdens on our existing warrant requirements may be part of the answer, but it's not the whole solution. -
Copyright, Intellectual Property
A Treaty To Help People Who Are Visually Impaired Is Stalled In The U.S. Senate
Ratification would greatly help millions of blind people. What's the hold up?
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Sponsored Content, Technology
Thomson Reuters: Helping Overburdened Government Lawyers Do More With Less
Thomson Reuters offers a range of technology solutions that are aimed at easing the burdens faced by the busy government lawyer. -
Federal Government, Labor / Employment, On The Job
DOJ Reverses Stance On Transgender Workplace Protections
When will this issue will reach the Supreme Court for resolution? -
Tax Law
No Congressman, It Isn't The Onion. This Is Real Life.
Nowadays it's easy to confuse real life with satire. -
Federal Government, U.S. Attorneys Offices
Preet Bharara's 5 Secrets To Success In The Law
What is the difference between a good lawyer and a great lawyer? -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 09.29.17
* Justice Neil Gorsuch delivers a speech on civility in public life at a lunch held at the Trump International Hotel — and meets with protests. [How Appealing]
* Congratulations to Makan Delrahim, just confirmed as head of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division. [Bloomberg via Big Law Business]
* MoloLamken adds another star federal prosecutor to its roster, bringing aboard Megan Cunniff Church in Chicago. [Law360]
* Speaking of stars, the Supreme Court clerks from October Term 2007: where are they now? [Excess of Democracy]
* Don’t say we didn’t warn you: the list of law schools with the highest loan default rates is dominated by staples of Above the Law’s pages. [ABA Journal]
* Harvard Law School graduate Tamara Wyche, who failed the bar exam twice and lost her job at Ropes & Gray, can proceed with parts of her federal lawsuit against the New York State Board of Law Examiners. [Law.com]
* Shocker: lobbyists go into high gear to try and save some cherished tax breaks from the scourge of tax reform. [New York Times]
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Law Schools, Student Loans
Will You Ever Be Able To Pay Off Your Law School Debt?
Lawyers loaded with loans weigh in, and some are unusually optimistic. -
Intellectual Property, Job Searches
So You Want To Be An IP Lawyer Without A Technical Background (Part 2)
Getting a great IP job from... Craigslist? You never know where opportunities will arise. -
Federal Government, Politics
Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein Interviewed In Russian Election Interference Probe
Which high-profile DOJ official is next on the special counsel's radar? -
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Job Searches, Wall Street
10 Things To Know About Consumer Financial Regulatory Practice
The relative newness of many consumer finance regulations makes for an interesting practice area. -
U.S. Attorneys Offices
97.6 Percent Of Trump's U.S. Attorney Nominees Are Men
"It's a slap in the face." -
Law Schools, Rankings
The Best Law Schools For Prestigious Government Jobs
Did your school make the list? -
Department of Justice, Federal Government, Job Searches
Great Job Opportunities For Law School Graduates And Entry-Level Attorneys
Good luck to everyone applying for these and other government jobs. -
Money, Small Law Firms, Tax Law
Yes, You Have To Pay Taxes On Your Bitcoin
Before you start accepting Bitcoin for services, here are some other things to keep in mind. -
Federal Government, Job Searches
Looking For A Government Job -- One Simple Trick To Supercharge Your Résumé
Remember that some employers don't think "being a good lawyer" is the most important -- or even a particularly relevant -- factor in hiring. -
Federal Government
Heresy! Conservative Law Professor Thinks Class Actions Are A Pretty Good Idea
Get a load of this guy who still thinks harming consumers is bad....