* How lawyers in Tokyo were affected by the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan. [Am Law Daily]
* Former Judge Jack Camp gets 30 days in prison — even less time than Paris Hilton. That’s some weak sauce. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]
* An interesting account, by former Dealbreaker editor (and Skadden lawyer) John Carney, of behind-the-scenes arguments between the SEC and the U.S. Attorney’s Office over Rajat Gupta, pal of Raj Rajaratnam. [NetNet / CNBC]
AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.
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* A legal loss for the Naked Cowboy — guess his briefs weren’t good enough. [Huffington Post]
* What should you do if you’re an associate who thinks your firm is going down, a la Howrey? Here are some practical tips. [Vault]
* By the time ex-Sidley associate Tyler Coulson completes his hike across America, “food will cost twice as much! Gasoline will be $5! Charlie Sheen will be running for office in California (and be elected)!” [Funny Business / CNBC]
* Ms. JD’s fourth annual conference on women in law is coming up next month. [Ms. JD]
How Checkbox’s ‘Legal Front Door’ Can Transform Your Workflow
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* As is ATL’s special event for law students, We Know What You Should Do This Summer. [Above the Law]