Above the Law

Crypto Exchange Fined $6.5 Million For Trading Cryptos With Itself On Itself

A more perfect addition to the blockchain we can’t imagine.

Morning Docket: 03.24.21

* Legal tech startup Clearbrief is raising money to provide AI-driven writing technology to the legal sector. Hope they don’t make AI that writes the Morning Docket… [Geek Wire]

* Senator Chuck Schumer is asking President Biden to appoint candidates who would be the first black U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. [Politico]

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The WILD Legal Stylings Of Sidney Powell — See Also

I’m A Liar! Sydney Powell, basically.

Breaking Down The Changes To U.S. News Rankings: Law schools are paying attention.

Mental Health Continues To Resonate In Biglaw: Real stories behind the stats.

Buyouts! For staff at a Magic Circle firm.

More Details Emerge: About the resignation of a law school dean.

The Surprising Job Satisfaction Of Attorneys

Quantifying attorney job satisfaction.

Practiced Court Witness Crispin Odey Can’t Save Colleagues From Unpleasant Tax Bill

It seems you do have to pay taxes on your bonus, even if they were deferred to satisfy some other meddling regulator.

Am Law 100 Firm Jumps Into Spring 2021 Special Bonus War

This is on top of the thousands of dollars of reward bucks the firm announced just two weeks ago.

Consumer Privacy Protection: Are You Up To Speed On The CCPA?

With new consumer privacy regulations rolling out across the country, make sure you’re aware of your clients’ responsibilities and risks under the CCPA.

Details Emerge Of Chain Of Events Culminating In CUNY Law Dean ‘Slaveholder’ Remark

There's still a lot that could've been handled better.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Misses DLA Piper, But Loves Teaching At Georgetown Law

What do his students think about having him as their professor?

Former Sidley Partner’s Mental Health Struggle Resonates With Attorneys

People share the very real price of a Biglaw career.

Forging The Path To Game-Changing Innovation

The innovation process can sometimes yield ideas that are beyond the understanding of the target audience.

Magic Circle Firm Offers Voluntary Buyouts To All Of Its London Secretaries

This is the kinder, gentler way to part with employees.

Sidney Powell Asserts The ‘I’m Full Of Sh*t’ Defense In Dominion Defamation Suit

No? Well, would you accept that lawyers have a privilege to lie in zealous defense of their clients?

Your Guide To Mastering In-House Life

You can think of this eBook as your blueprint to achieving the gold standard of in-house work. 

The Law School Rankings Rat Race Has New Cheese

Each year, the law school world overreacts to slightly shuffled U.S. News rankings, justifying the ranking’s apparent authority and value.