Above the Law

The Bad News Is That Nonbirthing Moms Now, More Than Ever, Need To Adopt Their Own Children. The Good News Is That At Least Some States Are Making That Easier.

Congratulations to LGBTQ+ parents in Colorado, New Hampshire, California, Maryland, and New Jersey for having a less painful legal option for family protection.

Over 100 Law School Organizations Issue Statement On Alito Leak, Calling On Lawyers To Be Ready

The coming storm will push the legal profession. Law students want everyone prepared.

Morning Docket: 06.01.22

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* We just might be one step closer to “qualified immunity” no longer being a “license to kill.” [Reason]

* Florida’s medical malpractice law keeps litigants in the dark. [WFLA]

* Come June 12th, it’ll be even easier to carry guns in Ohio. No way this will lead to more mourning mothers! [WTOL]

* Philly wants to reinstate a law that requires the reporting of lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours. [Axios]

* We don’t do that here: The 9th Circuit rules that plaintiffs don’t have to decline the option to arbitrate medical malpractice claims for federal court. [Claims Journal]

Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord™ in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s.  He endured Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. He is a former boatbuilder who cannot swim, a published author on critical race theory, philosophy, and humor, and has a love for cycling that occasionally annoys his peers. You can reach him by email at [email protected] and by tweet at @WritesForRent.

The Most Obvious Biglaw Verdict — See Also

Former Perkins Coie Partner Michael Sussmann Is Not Guilty: Because, obviously.

But You Know Who Is Guilty? Katherine Magbanua in the murder of FSU law professor, Dan Markel.

No One Likes The Supreme Court: Not that they care.

Ye Can’t Keep A Lawyer: Fourth one gives the rapper the boot.

Discretion Is The Better Part Of Valor: And the better part of a post-Roe world.

SCOTUS Rules Against Compelled Speech. The Breakdown Is Definitely Worth Talking About Though.

Hmmm. Didn't see that one coming.

Partners At Wachtell Are Doing Pretty Well For Themselves

The highest all-partner compensation in all of Biglaw is pretty impressive.

Trump Econ Loon Peter Navarro Doesn’t Need No Stinkin’ Lawyer

Yeah, yeah, tell it to the judge.

3 More Tips For IP Summer Associates

How should 2022’s summer associate class handle their first foray into a law firm IP group, whether in a Biglaw or boutique setting?

‘No Pressure’: Loretta Lynch Tells Harvard Law Grads They’re The Ones Who Can ‘Save Us’ From Gun Violence

Help us, Harvard Law.

Wells Fargo Takes Page From NFL’s Diversity Playbook, Gets Same Result

And now, like the NFL, it’s getting sued over it.

Virginia Has A Bittersweet Failsafe If Roe Is Overturned

Can we have a week without a reminder that we are living through a pivotal moment in our country's history?

Smartmatic Attorneys Demand $546K In FAFO Money From Mike Lindell And His Lawyers

That's a whole lotta pillows.

Kanye West Gets Fired By His 4th Lawyer In Kim Kardashian Divorce Case

They had 'irreconcilable' differences. Hmm, sounds familiar....

Michael Sussmann Not Guilty As Trumpland’s Great Stupid Hope Falls Predictably Flat

We all told you.

A Summer Associate’s Guide To Thriving In The Biglaw Spotlight

Congrats On Being A Summer Associate! Now Don’t F**k It Up.