5 Tips On Getting Hired That Will Shock You
Alright… if the list makes you even raise an eyebrow, then I will be shocked.
See Also: Don’t Shoot, I’m White
Ugh, This Is Exactly What White Privilege Looks Like. Elie Mystal expresses his outrage and disgust at a Georgia cop that sought to calm a white woman he'd pulled over by assuring her "We only shoot black people." Read all about it... The Benefits Of Streamlining Legal Services. A group of colleges has found a way to cut administrative bloat -- their legal bills. Joe Patrice thinks the innovative solution might just catch on. Read all about it... Mediocrity Is Coming To California. A California Bar committee has made its recommendation to lower the state's bar exam cut score. The final decision will be made next week, but you can see the uninspiringly average handwriting on the wall. Read all about it... What's In A Name? Columnist Brian Cuban reflects on the ways that being celebrity-adjacent (his brother is Mavericks owner Mark Cuban) impacted his recovery from addiction. Read all about it... Military Recruiters Not Welcomed Here. President Donald Trump seems hell bent on banning transgender individuals from military service, and now at least one law school is considering responding by not allowing the military to interview on campus. Read all about it...
Humans in the Loop: The People Powering Trusted Legal AI
As the use of artificial intelligence permeates legal practice, a critical question confronts every legal professional who uses these tools: Can I trust this?
Power Niche Marketing: Competition Is Evil
Become a monopoly in your niche.
Let’s Put This Biglaw Lawyer On A Stamp
One of the most important Biglaw lawyers in American history.
Standard Of Review: ‘Suits’ Undercuts Its Storylines With Ulterior Motives
Why can't any character just do something because it makes sense?
Companies Do More Buybacks When Their CEOs Are Cashing Out Options But Don’t You Dare Call It Insider Trading
Aligning incentives never felt so good.
Officer Reassures White Lady: ‘We Only Kill Black People’
Police are now using their ability to shoot black people to make white people feel better.
Should Law Schools Ban Military Recruiters In Light Of The Transgender Ban?
This law school is considering taking a stand.
Beware Of The News Media
Sometimes protecting your in-house client requires some coordination with your public relations team.
The First Amendment And Copyright Law: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Fair use is copyright's “safety valve” for the First Amendment.
Heading To Legalweek? Come Join Above The Law!
Meet the team in NYC at our Monday night happy hour — 3/9 at 7pm. RSVP required.
California One Step Closer To Having A Mediocre Bar Exam
Is this a good move?
16 Colleges Decide To Share A Law Firm To Cut Costs, But Will Other Schools Follow?
The law school tuition bubble gets the most attention because this is a legal audience and there are also real access to justice issues involved in pricing students out of pursuing public interest and other lower paying roles. But we’ve all gone to college too and the undergraduate tuition bubble is just as real and […]
Injunction Stops Texas ‘Show Me Your Papers’ Law: ‘Cause It’s Unconstitutional, Not Just Post-Harvey Cruel
The Constitution continues to stop the racists, but for how long?
Newly Launched Index Tracks Innovation And Tech Adoption At Law Firms
Can assessing and ranking law firms based on their use of technology accelerate tech adoption?
Everybody Else Is Reading This
Time For U.S. Supreme Court To 'Rectify' Online Tax Rule? How Appealing Pfizer And Drexel Develop Minecraft-Like Game To Help Young Hemophiliacs And Caregivers MedCity News Maybe This North Korea Thing Is No Big Deal Dealbreaker Hurricane Preparedness, Safety And Response Breaking Energy