Above the Law

Preet Bharara Reads Tea Leaves, Sees Criminal Charges In Donald Trump’s Future

Hint: hiring a Paul Weiss attorney was a big deal.

Everyone Makes Mistakes, But The FBI’s Not Sure Pension Funds Make Such Convenient Ones

Which is another way of saying, it thinks it might not be a mistake.

Morning Docket: 05.13.21

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* To-go alcohol from restaurants and bars has been made permanently legal in the Lone Star State. Time to order some Texas-sized cocktails to go… [People]

* An Orlando lawyer allegedly left her kids at home to run an SUV into their father’s house. [Miami Herald]

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This Judge Keeps Going Viral — See Also

The Antics In This Judge’s Courtroom Just Don’t Stop: Another viral Zoom failure.

You Have To Ask: Why are these law profs so hard up to use racial slurs?

Biglaw Isn’t Hot To Mandate Vaccines: But really want you to get ’em. 

This Isn’t Mister Roger’s Neighborhood: Pretending can get you in hot water.

Biglaw Partner Found Dead: Rest In Peace. 

This Top Biglaw Firm Took Quite The Financial Hit In 2020

The firm was pushed out of the Top 50.

Hedge Fund Manager Who Said ‘I’m Going To Jail’ Is, In Fact, Going To Jail

But at least he’s not going to jail for 18 months.

Embryo Wars: Beware Of Reliance On Fertility Clinic Forms

The more that a clinic consent form can accurately capture the patients’ true intent, the more likely that decision can be used to resolve a future dispute.

‘Students For Trump’ Fake Lawyer Receives Real Jail Sentence

FAFO

Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines? Biglaw Leaders Seem Wary Of Pushing The Issue Before Reopening Offices

Instead, many firms will be encouraging employees to get the vaccine.

Introducing The Legal Tech-To-English Dictionary!

Are you fluent in AI-speak? Here’s your chance to find out. 

Tax Court Substantially Reduces Michael Jackson’s Tax Bill Because The IRS Inflated The Value Of His Assets

The estate’s return claimed the value of Jackson’s image and likeness at $2,105.

Biglaw Special Bonuses Have Changed The Associate Compensation Scene

Which firms are sharing the wealth? We've been keeping track.

Law School Professor Just Won’t Stop Begging To Use Racial Slurs 

At a certain point, you have to wonder why he's willing to keep charging up this hill.

Lawyers Should Stop Gaslighting Each Other

Adversaries can often smell weakness and might make unreasonable demands while suggesting the other lawyer is crazy for calling them out.

Big Companies Eye Antitrust Issues As Rhetoric Heats Up

From the Federal Trade Commission to the literary ambitions of two sitting senators, the pressure is building from many directions.