Benchslap of the Day: Justice Scalia Pulls Rank on Judge Posner
Remember when Judge Posner did a reverse benchslap of Justice Scalia? Justice Scalia has responded -- without pulling any punches....
Quote of the Day: Or Maybe I Just Prefer Not to Be Spied On
Unmanned drones are not only flying over the U.S., now they are leading to arrests.
The New Way Litigators Handle Depositions Applies AI Every Step Of The Way
Depositions by Filevine help with scheduling, tracking goals, and trial prep.
Tech Wars: Apple vs. Samsung Heads to Trial
Apple's IP dispute with Samsung finally reaches trial. It ain't always easy being technology king…
Bonuses Approved at Dewey & LeBoeuf, Despite Bankruptcy Trustee’s Beef With Them
Mid-year bonuses at... Dewey & LeBoeuf? Dewey kid? No, we're serious -- a bankruptcy judge just approved them.
The Practice: Credit Cards, House Calls, Text Messages — Are They Beneath You?
Small-firm columnist Brian Tannebaum offers some practice advice about how to charge clients and how to communicate with them.
Former Prosecutor Allegedly Threatened His Boss on Facebook, Now Faces Criminal Charges
A former Virginia prosecutor allegedly threatened his boss over Facebook. Now, big surprise, he's facing criminal charges.
Legal Is Changing. And NeoSummit Is Where The Future Is Being Built.
Legal and operational leaders are gathering May 6–7 in Fort Lauderdale to confront the questions the industry hasn't answered—with a keynote from Amanda Knox setting the tone.
Free Speech Must Include The Right To Scream At Traffic Cops
Don't worry, you can scream at meter maids, it's in the Constitution...
Dead Cat Mars Usually Lovely Albany Bar Exam Experience
You weren't hallucinating, somebody really did kill a cat outside of the bar exam...
Inside Straight: The Unfairness Of ‘Are You Sure?’
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann warns you against using three little words: "Are you sure?"
Morning Docket: 07.30.12
* Apple is considering digging its greasy Gorilla Glass hands into Twitter. How long until they unveil the iChirp and the iStupidDessertPic? [New York Times] * I’m sorry your three-year-old shot you with your Glock. Perhaps the safety could be better, but perhaps you shouldn’t have left a loaded gun within reach of a toddler, either. [JD Journal] * Mitt Romney hightailed it out of England as fast as he could. He spent Sunday at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. I don’t think it’s hard to guess what he was praying for. [Washington Post] * Bad day: getting your hand bitten off by an alligator. Worse day: facing charges of “unlawful feeding” of said alligator. Do I even have to say this happened in Florida? [ABC News] * In continuing stupid Olympic news, NBC has caught a bunch of flak for cutting a tribute to victims of terror attacks from its U.S. broadcast. Apparently the segment wasn’t “tailored for a U.S. audience.” Well, neither is Mr. Bean. And we handled that fine, right? [Gawker] * I just got back from Alaska. I’m so excited to go back indoors and get back to my desk after flying around mountains and looking at stupid, ugly glaciers for a week. /Sarcasm. [Twitter]
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
With the addition of Uncover’s technology, the litigation software is delivering rapid innovation.
Non-Sequiturs: 07.27.12
* And now for some reflection on the just completed bar exam. [Fink or Swim] * Here’s another take on how long your hair should be at the office. Apparently it helps to not be stupid. [Sweet Hot Justice] * Yesterday’s New York thunderstorm had tragic consequences for an area lawyer. [Herald Sun] * I was on Red Eye on Fox last night/this morning. It’s the first plank in the platform I’m using to run for King of the Homeless. [Red Eye] * We also covered this ridiculous story about a high school student suing because he got a C+ in Chemistry. [ABC News] * Uh oh, Mitt Romney has angered Carl Lewis. Now I’m waiting for other relevant 80s athletes to weigh in. Can somebody tell me what Greg Louganis thinks about Romney’s comments? [Politico]
Comment of the Week: Lesbians Didn’t Build That
Our Comment of the Week involves lesbians. 'Cause why not...
Moonlighting: The Mischievous In-House Lawyer
Are you a "mischievous" lawyer? Thoughts from in-house columnist Susan Moon.
Quote of the Day: Guys In My High School Used To Think Law School Accreditation Was A Minor Detail All The Time, It Was No Big Deal
Calling a law school's accreditation into question is really just a "minor mistake"...
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