Tax Law
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Trivia Question of the Day
A Dubious Distinction For A Government Lawyer
This isn't a distinction to be proud of. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 01.11.16
* That time when an embarrassing photo from law school came back to haunt MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. [NBC Sports]
* This is one way to get people interested in tax law — put a princess on trial. [Wall Street Journal]
* This may be the most innocuous set of scandal pictures you will ever see, but the Iranian national soccer team’s goalie still got arrested over them. [Screamer]
* Why won’t America, land of immigrants, let an immigrant be president? [Vox]
* Burn! You may have already signed away your right! The real truth behind credit card agreements. [My Bank Tracker]
* Yeah… you really should read those homeowners association rules. [Legal Juice]
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Benchslaps, Federal Government
Benchslap Unloads On District Judge For History Of Screwing Up Trials
The appeals court is getting sick and tired of benchslapping this judge. -
Biglaw, Job Searches
From Public Service To Private Practice: An Interview With Ronald Chillemi
What is the job market like for lawyers leaving government service? Here's one case study.
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Money, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners, Tax Law
Back In The Race: Should You Let Your Clients Pay You In 2016?
It can offer you tax benefits, but you need to consider your client's present and future circumstances. -
Crime, Federal Government
FYI: If You Worked For The Government, Your Identity May Have Been Stolen
This holiday season, the Office of Personnel Management is giving you the gift of free identity theft monitoring. Yay? -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 11.30.15
* Delaware bucks the trend of declining bar passage rates! Not such good news for Ohio. [Bar Exam Stats]
* Yeah, you’ve got tax law to blame for the terrible Star Wars prequels. [Federal Tax Blog]
* A second juror in the Sheldon Silver case tries to get out of jury deliberations. Judge denies it, the juror will do their “best or whatever.” [Wall Street Journal]
* The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court just named 5 attorneys as public advocates. Get the scoop on who they really are. [Ars Technica]
* Ayelette Robinson, a former corporate lawyer turned actress, is featured on a new podcast. [Hsu Untied]
* You wanna fix the problem of chronic overwork, stress, and dissatisfaction in Biglaw? Then LEAVE. [Big Law Business / Bloomberg BNA]
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Federal Government, Job Searches, Securities and Exchange Commission, U.S. Attorneys Offices
8 Tips For Getting Into -- And Out Of -- A Job As A Federal Government Lawyer
Here's some helpful advice for lawyers interested in working as AUSAs or at the SEC. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 10.16.15
* Lawsuit ahead for Rosie O’Donnell! The comedienne was sued by a former The View producer she was allegedly mean to. [Jezebel]
* The Amazing Schneiderman is at it again! This time he’s going after Martin Shkreli for antitrust violations. [Dealbreaker]
* So Justice Breyer heard a case about a company he holds stock in. The self-monitoring SCOTUS does for conflicts seems to be working out swimmingly. [Fix the Court]
* The IRS computers are still on Window XP. Good thing we don’t give them super sensitive information or anything. [TaxProf Blog]
* Looks like Clay County, Tennessee, schools will indeed stay open. Score one for litigation. [Slate]
* Sure to get Second Amendment enthusiasts fired up: let’s create a Mount Doom for guns! [Wonkette]
* $5 for some [possibly] unauthorized legal advice? Still sounds like a raw deal. [The Associate’s Mind]
* A judge limits the questions a doctor can ask patients — when they’re about guns, that is. [Harvard Law And Policy Review]
* Is it even possible to have non-lawyer friends? Don’t they all leave you once you’ve canceled plans for the 800th time? [Daily Lawyer Tips]
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Lateral Moves, Sponsored Content
Your Guide For Making A Lateral Move To New York
As New York law firms continue to fight the war on talent, many are looking outside of the box, or rather, outside of New York. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 09.28.15
* Jurors in the criminal trial for former leaders of Dewey & LeBoeuf have reviewed evidence for a full week already, and will return to court today for their eighth day of deliberations. At least the defendants will be able to keep killing time on Candy Crush. [WSJ Law Blog]
* A federal judge denied the UFC’s motion to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit that was filed against it by current and former fighters over the organization’s monopolization of the MMA industry. It’s time to bring in an armbar submission artist to stop the UFC for good. [ESPN]
* “I don’t want to leave my successor a dirty barn.” Hot on the heels of his surprise resignation, House Speaker John Boehner has vowed to avoid a government shutdown and pass some legislation before his time is up. Well, it’s good to have goals. [Reuters]
* Volkswagen can expect nothing less than a “tsunami” of lawsuits and legal proceedings thanks to its emissions scandal. On the bright side, Kirkland & Ellis is going to be able to reap the rewards of thousands of billable hours. [Chicago Tribune; Automotive News]
* TV staffers who worked on “The Following” and “The Blacklist” filed suit against production companies Warner Brothers, NBC, and Sony, alleging they were forced to work 24 hours straight — and pee in bottles — without being paid overtime. [New York Post]
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Federal Government, Job Searches
Another Job Opportunity For Graduating Law Students
If you're a 3L looking for a job after graduation, here's one opportunity to consider. -
Crime, Student Loans
Lawyer Charged With Soliciting A Bribe... To Pay Off Student Loans
Student debt can make people do some crazy things. Can it also make people do some criminal things? -
Canada, Marijuana
The View From Up North: Pot Purchases Are Tax Deductible Says Canada Revenue Agency
Before you go calling your dealer for receipts, there are some conditions... -
Department of Justice, Federal Government, Job Searches
Reminder: DOJ And Other Honors Program Applications Are Due Soon
Are you aware of all these great job opportunities for graduating law students and recent law school graduates? -
Law Schools, Student Loans
How Are Lawyers Managing Their Law School Debt? Most Will Never Be Able To Pay It Off
How are you going to tackle your debt after graduation? We seriously hope you have a plan. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 08.18.15
* Are you one of the millions of Americans wasting time at work compiling your draft order in anticipation of fantasy football season? Then there’s a case in Florida you should pay attention to… [ATL Redline]
* One Texas clerk’s bid to make their small-minded beliefs more important than the Supreme Court’s ruling has cost taxpayers a mere $43,000. [Dallas Morning News]
* How can you look professional, but still shop ethically? [Corporette]
* In obvious, but depressing, news — the lonely road to partnership for black lawyers. [New York Times]
* The IRS is wrong by 200% — don’t worry, I’m sure they’d be sympathetic if you were off by a mere 200% on your tax return. [Tax Prof Blog]
* Wherein part of your law school grade is determined by how well you know Strunk and White. Madness, madness, I say. [Chronicle of Higher Education]
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Attorney Misconduct, Crime
Attempted Murder Charge Puts A Real Crimp In Man's Tax Law Practice
Scary story about a lawyer's behavior results in immediate suspension. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 08.06.15
* A reminder to stay safe when you watch the GOP debates tonight — drinking games can seriously jeopardize your health. [Raw Story]
* The Washington NFL team has filed a notice of appeal to the Fourth Circuit over their canceled trademark registrations as they move their failure off the field and into the courts. [Bloomberg BNA]
* Penn State unveils a new logo. Critics call it a “hypnotized dog looking at cupcakes,” but it actually looks more like the vacant stare of someone who has seen something but refuses to tell authorities about it. [TaxProf Blog]
* How to take good notes. Apparently, “actually take notes” is the first step. Good to know. [Survive Law]
* Congrats to occasional Legal Cheek blogger Amy Woolfson on her Harvard Law scholarship. Welcome to our side of the pond. [Legal Cheek]
* Dumb people can get ripped off on Craigslist. And not just when you take a “JD required” job as a catsitter. [Lowering the Bar]
* Understand the tax implications of your student loan forgiveness program. [Lawyerist]
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Department of Justice, SCOTUS, Solicitor General's Office, Supreme Court
A Great Legal Job, Or The Greatest Legal Job?
A wide-ranging discussion about the post of U.S. Solicitor General, which some consider to be the best legal job in the United States.