July 2016
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Biglaw, Litigators, Rankings, Sponsored ContentPresenting The ATL 'Everyman Litigation Rankings'
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Non-SequitursNon-Sequiturs: 07.29.16
* You know who no one talked about at that convention? Merrick Garland. Here’s a theory as to why… [Lawyers, Guns & Money]
* Steven Avery is not pleased with Dean Strang and Jerry Buting and he’s got a handwritten screed about it. [USA Today]
* Law professor has bats in her belfry. [Tax Prof Blog]
* Jury nullification in the murder of Bruce Banner. [The Legal Geeks]
* Professor Orly Lobel on the prisoner’s dilemma of reporting sexual harassment. [Fortune]
* This is how easily a Supreme Court vacancy is handled in a civilized country. [Legal Cheek]
* French court says Lockout was plagiarized from Escape From New York. I thought it was a little suspicious that Lockout followed the adventures of Lizard Flissken. [io9]
* What is the proper choice of law for space crimes? Um, pretty sure it’s Judge Dredd, but you write up your little piece anyway. [Seeker]
* Becoming addicted to Biglaw power. [Law and More]
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Election LawCourt Basically Calls North Carolina Racist, Strikes Down Voter Suppression Laws
North Carolina obviously enacted their voter laws in response to black turnout. The Court just called them on it.
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Banking LawAfter Years Of Thinking It Over, The Irish Are Going To Jail Some Bankers
Turns out there are consequences for playing “Weekend at Bernie’s” with the Celtic Tiger. -
Politics, Women's IssuesStats Of The Week: Women In Power (Or, Maybe Someday We'll Be More Like Bangladesh)
In which countries have women held political leadership the longest? -
In-House Counsel, Job Searches, Sponsored ContentTop 5 Signs You're Ready To Go In-House
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Fat PeopleOld Lady Lawyer: Fat Lawyers Need Not Apply
It’s not just the size of the business that a lawyer must bring, but also the lawyer’s size. -
Career Center, Career Files, LawyersFrom The Career Files: Using Anger As A Tool For Your Career
Like many emotions, anger serves a purpose. 
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Biglaw, In-House CounselChances Are Your Client Thinks Your Firm Is Stuck In A Rut
I can't imagine how bad the market would have to get to get the rest of these firms on board with modernity. -
Supreme CourtA Huge Supreme Court Decision's Humble Beginnings
Where do some of our biggest cases get their starts? -
Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Small Law FirmsThe Best Trial Lawyers Are Also Appellate Lawyers
If you want to be a great trial lawyer, you must not only actually try cases, but you also need to argue appeals. -
Money, Pets, Trusts and EstatesDog Caught In $100K Inheritance Fight Because America Is Ridiculous And Can't Have Nice Things
People make things way too complicated. -
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Deaths, Law Schools, SportsStanford Law School Lost A Promising Student, Spartan Nation Lost A Legend
Mike Sadler and Sam Foltz, rest in peace. -
PoliticsObama Should Give Security Updates To ‘Useful Idiot’ Donald Trump
There is no law requiring that the candidates get the briefings; it is a courtesy. -
Bar Exams, Nauseating ThingsEpic Bar Exam Story Reminds Test Takers Just How Bad It Can Get
Everyone loves a good bar exam horror story. -
Money, News, TechnologyEverybody Else Is Reading This
Ohio Supreme Court Throws Out Law Barring Police From Sex Acts With Minors How Appealing Playing Doctor-Patient To Improve Patient Experience, Starting With Antibiotics MedCity News Jack Dorsey Is The New Marissa Mayer Dealbreaker Inside Turkey’s Failed Coup: What Happened? Why? What Next? Breaking Energy -
TechnologyIs Comedy Central Claiming It Owns The Character Stephen Colbert?
Latest Colbert legal drama is stupid but unsurprising. -
Biglaw, WeirdnessBiglaw Firm Inundated With Rambling, Genius Conspiracy Theory Memo
NYU Law and Satan all in one letter? Sure, why not? -
Constitutional Law, Politics*The* Best Constitutional Shout-Out And Sickest Burn Of The DNC
Khizr Khan's rhetoric and flair using a prop was a standout moment from the final night of the Democratic National Convention.
