Above the Law

Latham Will Be Back To The Office In Mid-September — But Will Remote Work Be An Option?

It may be back to the pre-COVID status quo for this $4B firm.

In-Person Court Conferences Should Not Be Completely Eliminated

Although court conferences may not need to occur in person as frequently as before the pandemic, eliminating in-person conferences may do damage to the judicial process.

Andrew Giuliani Says Bloodline Qualifies Him, Runs For NY Governorship On Bring Back Royalty Platform

Birthright leadership wasn’t a good idea when America was founded, and it still isn’t today.

Summer Vacations? Maybe Not For Lawyers

Firms changing up vacation policies worrying associates.

$100 Million Deli That’s Actually A $2 Billion Deli That’s Actually A Thinly Disguised SPAC Posts $170,000 Loss

The good news is sales are up, although not nearly by that much.

Morning Docket: 05.26.21

* Former Brooks Brothers executives are embroiled in litigation with a former supplier. Guess they are getting experience with another kind of suit… [Sourcing Journal]

* A Texas court has ruled that a lawyer’s statements in press releases were not protected by the judicial-process privilege. [ABA Journal]

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Irony’s Data Breach Revenge — See Also

Law Firm Sued For Leaking Private Information In Suit ABOUT A Data Breach: And they say irony is dead.

Vacation Days: Ain’t as sweet as they used to be.

Sidley Figures Out Back To The Office: With lots of flexibility.

Oh, Ron DeSantis: Guess he didn’t figure in the legal costs of latest publicity stunt/legislation.

How Do YOU Feeling About Going Back To The Office: We want to know!

This Biglaw Firm Is Doing A Bang-Up Job Getting The Most Out Of Every Single Attorney

Making a bunch of money off of every single lawyer.

CMS’ Next Generation ACO Model To End This Year

In a move that ACOs found 'disappointing,' CMS has declined to extend the Next Generation ACO Model beyond 2021. Though evaluations have found that the model did not generate net savings for Medicare, proponents argue that the program was successful.

Not Just A Party Girl: Kim Kardashian Already Knows More Than Most Attorneys

'It's embarrassing,' says Van Jones, who recently sang the reality TV star's praises.

But Could A Robot Do That?

Here are some areas that law firms and attorneys can focus on, while they leave the more boring tasks to the robots.

Garland Admits Barr Lied About The Mueller Report, But Insists On DOJ’s Sacred Right To Cover It Up

DOJ gonna DOJ.

Closing The IP Gulf

There is no doubt that opportunity abounds on the IP front for cash-rich Gulf State investors.

Ron DeSantis Signs New Social Media Law Designed To… Cost The State Tons Of Money

Great job!

The Administration Needs A Blanket COVID-19 Policy For Returning Green Card Holders

And training should include demonstrating compassion to such people.