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Barstool Sports Survives Saying Michael Rapaport Had Herpes In This Incredible Federal Opinion

The specific language used to shield the defendants could be important for future litigants involved in allegations of defamation arising from blogs, podcasts, and social media.

Now Live At The Non-Event: Tame Your Document Chaos!

What to do with all the time you’ll be saving? We suggest ‘fun.’ 

Biglaw Special Bonus Bonanza Makes Its Way To Texas

More associates get to share in the special bonus good fortune.

Oh My, O’Melveny

Just write a memo, people.

Special Bonuses Don’t Make Associate Happy At This Biglaw Firm

There's some fine print with the bonuses.

Top 30 Biglaw Firm Shares The Wealth With Some Big-Money Bonuses

Exciting news!

Goldman Sachs Trades FUD For FOMO

And Chipotle trades bumretch for blockchain.

Morning Docket: 04.01.21

* The New York Attorney General has settled a lawsuit with the maker of Life Alert. Maybe the company’s defenses have fallen and they can’t get up… [WIVB]

* A driver has pleaded guilty in a crash that killed a prominent Ohio lawyer. [Enquirer]

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Another Day, Another Large Stack Of Dollars — See Also

Bonuses: Freshfields, Cadwalader, Clifford Chance, Fried Frank, Winston & Strawn, Schulte, and Orrick.

I Am Once Again Asking For Your Vote: What’s the most epic Zoom fail of the pandemic?

Test, Test: LSAT scores are up!

Remaining Silent Is Still An Option: Matt Gaetz had a lot to say about the DOJ’s investigation into his relationships.

Amateur Performance: The NCAA was not ready for what the justices were dishing out today.

The Law Schools Flying Up The Rankings

These law schools had a great year.

Omega ‘PregnancyCare’ Surrogacy Insurance Scandal Moves Offshore, And The Outlook For Victims Is Grim

The liquidator painted a grim picture for intended parents left holding the bag on hefty medical bills.

Orrick Offers Big-Time Bonuses Plus Above-Market Money For High Billers

These above-market bonuses are wow, wow, WOW!

Court Reduces An Attorney’s Fees Award By $180,000 Due To Uncivil Conduct

If civility will play a bigger role in litigation, there should be some definitions on what constitutes uncivil behavior.

Can Someone Remind Matt Gaetz That He Has The Right To Remain Silent?

For the love of God, man, SHUT UP!

Staff Attorneys Are Treated As Second-Class Lawyers At Some Firms

Staff attorneys are lawyers just like traditional associates of a law firm and administrators should treat them more like how they treat other attorneys at a shop.