Above the Law

Mental Health In The Legal Profession: Why It’s Time To Cease And Desist

We need to reduce the mental health stigma as a profession and an industry.

How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Your Life Easier

Here’s a 'fun' look at what you should be doing now.  

Top 10 Biglaw Firm Encourages Lawyers To Return To Office, Starting Next Week

In the future, the firm will provide guidance to get all employees back to the office on a 'regular basis.'

An Inside Track to Litigation Success

It's never been easier to leverage Legal Analytics. Learn how with this live webcast on May 27th.

Just Calling A Product ‘Artificial Intelligence’ Isn’t Good Enough

The many, many definitions of AI Contract Review.

Return Of Inflation Or Pandemic-Era Blip?

Despite official assurances, investors reacted sourly to the unexpected Consumer Price Index numbers.

Man Dies By Suicide In Federal Courtroom

A horrifying scene at the courthouse.

People Whose Job It Is To Make Money Taking Whatever Job Pays Them The Most Money

Good news for hedge funds, bad news for skinflint banks.

Morning Docket: 05.18.21

* Kodak and its CEO might be sued over insider trading that allegedly occurred just before the company announced a lucrative deal with the U.S. government. Maybe they figured regulators didn’t know the company still existed… [Wall Street Journal]

* Derek Chauvin’s lawyer denied that he leaked information about a rejected plea deal to the press. [Insider]

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More Money And More Problems — See Also

The More Money: Selendy and Gay hand out big bonuses.

And Now The More Problems: Florida Coastal gets some bad news from the Department of Education.

And Even More Problems: NCBE tries to address racial inequities in its testing… fails.

Yet More Problems: Oh wait, do you mean THOSE underaged prostitutes? Asking for a congressperson.

Ending On A Positive Note: Congrats to NYU on winning the annual Law Revue contest.

The Sky-High Billable Hours Per Attorney At This Biglaw Firm

You'd better get billing.

No-Code Legal Automation Startup Josef Raises $2.5M

The funding round was led by Australian venture firm Carthona Capital, with participation from U.S. investors, including The LegalTech Fund.

The Defense Of Rudy Giuliani: Stop Treating My Client Like ‘The Head Of A Drug Cartel Or A Terrorist’

Very creative lawyering.

NCBE Opts For Bold ‘Minorities Aren’t Cut Out To Be Lawyers’ Take

Presumably, this sounded better in their heads.

Gaetz Whistles Pasts Graveyard As Wingman Joel Greenberg Sings In Court

Florida is a magical place!