January 2022
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See AlsoLearning Their Lessons -- See Also
Not Falling For That Again: Prosecutors have decided to trust Trump’s threats.
There’s Something Happening Here: What it is is exactly clear… there’s a subtle yet nonsensical effort to rewrite what “free speech” means.
“Lesser” News: Georgetown puts Shapiro on administrative leave after the whole “deciding that Black women are automatically lesser” thing.
Fresh Starts: Freshfields has an idea to bring people back to the profession.
Salary Update: Marc Elias joined the Milbank raises.
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CourtsThe Overwhelming Whiteness Of The Supreme Court
The real question is why has it taken so long for a Black woman to be nominated to the Court, 
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Health Care / MedicineGeorgia Bill Aims To Limit Profits Of Medicaid Managed-Care Companies
Georgia lawmakers will consider a bill that could force the state’s Medicaid managed-care insurers to repay millions of dollars if their spending on medical care doesn’t reach a certain threshold.
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In-House CounselStigmatizing Stigmas
The first step in figuring out what to do about stigmas is being aware of what they are. -
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In-House CounselThe Litigator's Lament
If you lose at trial, you're the only one to blame. Learn it, live it, love it. -
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Law SchoolsLaw School Dean Has Some Advice For Stressed-Out Students: 'It's Not Going To Get Any Easier'
The time to develop healthy work-life balance habits is now. 
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BiglawBiglaw Firm Tries New Strategy In Intense Associate Talent War
Taking time off doesn't have to be a career killer. -
Law SchoolsIlya Shapiro Joins The Ranks Of Lesser 'Put On Administrative Leave' Professors
I don't see how you can hate from outside of the club. You can't even get in. Leggo. -
Health / WellnessLawyer Who Became Miss USA Before Starting TV Career Dies By Suicide
Our condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues during this extremely difficult time. -
GovernmentTrump Promises Riots In Major Cities. This Time Prosecutors Take Him At His Word.
Literally and seriously. -
BiglawBiglaw Firm Offers Paid Compassionate Leave Program For Miscarriage And Failed Fertilty Treatments
All firms should have benefits like this.
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Constitutional LawNeil Young/Joe Rogan Discourse Proof That Fascists Are Killing 'Free Speech'
People are getting this backward. -
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TechnologyHitting The Market Today, New Intranet Product For Larger Law Firms Is Already An Award Winner
It says something about a product when, even before it officially hits the market, it wins a major legal technology award. -
CourtsJudge Tears Into Attorney For Using The Wrong Pronoun
Because 'he' is 'not the default universal personal pronoun.' -
FinanceReport: Things More Or Less Perfect For Money Laundering Used To Launder A Lot Of Money
Decentralized finance and cryptocurrency are a criminal’s perfect match. -
Boutique Law FirmsThis Firm Knows The Best Way To Start The Week Is With A Milbank Money Match
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Morning DocketMorning Docket: 01.31.22
* GULC’s Black Law Student Association wants Ilya Shapiro’s teaching contract revoked. My only question is, how do you get fired on your day off? [Newsone]
* Swiper, No Swiping! Jersey has new heavy penalties for porch thieves. [UPI]
* Another gun rights case could be headed to the Supreme Court soon if these 25 states get their way. [The Center Square]
* Is recording officer arrests speech? The legality of a law meant to prevent interference with Miami officer’s arrests may be unconstitutional. [Miami Herald]
* An Arizona senator wants to make the state more crypto-friendly by recognizing Bitcoin as legal tender. I’ll give it two weeks before an employee who makes $1500 a week sues for receiving a paycheck below the federal minimum wage because the crypto-market tanks after a spicy Elon tweet. [CryptoPotato]
