Holy Law Office Decoration, Batman!
There's no mistaking this law firm's mission.
Your Definitive Resource On Decrypting Crypto, Digital Assets, And Web3
"Decrypting Crypto" is a go-to guide for understanding the technology and tools underlying Web3 and issues raised in the context of specific legal practice areas.
Test Case: From Filing Briefs To Fine Art — Painting Isn’t All That Different From Practicing Law
Columnist Allison Peryea reflects on the similarities between two seemingly dissimilar fields.
No, The ‘Charging Bull’ Artist Can’t Force Anyone To Take Down ‘Fearless Girl’
Won't someone think of the white guys that this woman is hurting?
Lawyerly Lairs: At The Intersection Of Appellate Advocacy And Artwork
This law firm's office art is pretty neat!
Why A Nude Portrait Of Donald Trump Should Worry Everyone In America
The artist claims to have received a legal threat -- and the situation highlights peculiar legal tangles that develop when political figures are celebrities.
Generative AI Facts And Fallacies
Four insights and misunderstandings to help demystify GenAI for legal professionals.
You CANNOT Sue An Art Museum Because It Has Paintings Of White People
You can't turn the MET into a safe space. That's where I draw the line.
Lawyers Banned From Unhappiest Place On Earth
Some lawyers, according to the official promotional material, are "strictly prohibited" from the park.
Morning Docket: 10.28.14
* Some observers do not appreciate the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Delphic pronouncements on a slew of hot-button issues. [New York Times] * The New York Court of Appeals does international banks a solid — but is it bad policy? [Reuters] * Fired Canadian radio host Jian Ghomeshi hires Dentons to sue CBC, which dismissed him over allegations of sexual misconduct. [American Lawyer] * Is post-Citizens United money polluting judicial elections? [New York Times via How Appealing] * An Englishman sues Sotheby’s, alleging that the auction house negligently failed to inform him that a painting he sold through Sotheby’s was by Caravaggio and worth millions. [BBC] * If you’re a lawyer looking for extra income, check out Avvo’s new service, which offers consumers on-demand legal advice for a fixed fee. [Law Sites via ABA Journal] * Is it reversible error for a judge to refuse to ask voir dire questions related to sexual-preference prejudices? [Southern District of Florida via How Appealing]
Lawyerly Lairs: From A Big House To The Big House And Back Again — Mel Weiss’s $19 Million Mansion
The former king of securities class actions, now out of federal prison, has put his massive mansion up for sale.
Why Some Firms Are Leading The Market With Generative AI
A culture of innovation with strategic AI like Lexis+ AI is revolutionizing law firms by boosting efficiency and deepening client relationships.
Morning Docket: 10.08.14
* How are Nevada and Idaho officials reacting to yesterday’s Ninth Circuit ruling striking down gay marriage bans in those states, and how soon might marriages get underway? [BuzzFeed] * In other LGBT legal news, New York City is likely to make it easier for transgender individuals to amend their birth certificates. [New York Times] * Good news for Joan Orie Melvin, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice turned convicted felon: her unorthodox sentence has been stayed (again). [How Appealing] * Eduardo Leite, who has led Baker & McKenzie since 2010, gets another two years at the helm of Biglaw’s biggest firm. [American Lawyer] * Cravath associate Micaela McMurrough scores a victory in tax court for artists. [New York Times] * The ABA has issued a new opinion addressing ethical issues raised during the sale of a law practice. [American Bar Association] * Why do lawyers blog? Tim Baran of Rocket Matter talks to 23 of us. [Legal Productivity]
How To Keep Yourself From Losing Your Mind While Studying For The Bar Exam
When it came to the bar exam, you weren't studying. As it turns out, you were stuDYING.
Metropolitan Museum Of Art Claims Copyright Over Massive Trove Of Public Domain Works
One of the world's premium art museums also doesn't get the basics of copyright.
On Remand: Stolen Art Disappears Into The Starry Night And A Lawyer Goes To Prison
If you think lawyers would make bad criminals, you're probably right.
Morning Docket: 01.24.14
* Who doesn't love fee voyeurism? It pays to be a winner in an antitrust case. How many millions did Robins Kaplan just rake in? Just part of the largest attorney fee award ever handed out in a private antitrust case, no biggie. [Am Law Daily] * In this glass half-full world, about half of state Attorneys General are in favor of gay marriage — but some of them would go ahead and defend their state’s laws anyway. Boo. [WSJ Law Blog] * It might be “pretty basic,” but Chris Christie received a document subpoena over the Bridgegate scandal. Not for nothing, but we hear that the governor was in the middle of bringing about world peace when he got the news. [Bloomberg] * Hofstra Law is the latest school to launch its own “law school law firm” in an effort find jobs for its graduates close the justice gap. Welcome aboard the bandwagon, enjoy your stay! [Hofstra Law News] * Hunter Moore, the king of online revenge porn, was indicted on 15 federal charges by a grand jury. “We’re superpleased that the FBI have brought this to fruition,” says a victim’s mother. So is everyone else. [TIME] * “I have this much respect for the American judicial system.” George Zimmerman has a new painting for sale, and this time he’s ripping the Special Prosecutor who charged him with second-degree murder. [CNN]