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Above The Law’s Law Revue Video Contest: Yea Or Nay?

We could all use this happy distraction.

I Wish I Partied More In Law School

Social connections can be extremely helpful to law students in their future careers, in some cases, more helpful than some of the information they learn in law school classes.

Charles Schwab Tries, Probably Fails To Make Citi Feel Better About That Whole Accidentally Sending People Too Much Money Thing

Misery loves company, but is Schwab really all that miserable?

Morning Docket: 04.14.21

* A Michigan lawyer is accused of taking money his dead client meant to give to the Michigan Humane Society. Guess it’s a dog-eat-dog world… [Michigan Live]

* A class action has been filed against Whole Foods over the labeling of its “Lemon Raspberry Italian Sparkling Mineral Water” which purportedly did not contain enough lemon or raspberry ingredients. [National Law Review]

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Biglaw Is Working Longer — See Also

Biglaw Is Always Open: Hours get crazier during the pandemic.

Is Breyer Retiring? A check on the justice’s hubris.

A Lawsuit Over *Not* Building The Wall: This is an absurd complaint.

Legal Tech Company With Biglaw Roots: For litigation, corporate and IP, compliance, and legal operations needs.

Treaties In Spaaaaccce: But like a serious analysis.

The New York Biglaw Partner Promotion Slowdown

Promotions to partnership are down this year.

SCOTUS Copyright Forecast: Sunny And Fair

This SCOTUS decision does little to reassure those who believe that Google leads a charmed life as the efficient infringer extraordinaire.

Testing The ‘Strength And Validity’ Of The Canons

Justice Alito gives a shoutout to corpus linguistics!

5 Reasons You Don’t Want To Miss This Year’s Virtual Bar Exam Summit

Free bar prep resources AND free bar prep prizes? Seems like a no brainer to us.

Arizona AG Sues Biden Administration For Failing To Consider Environmental Impact Of NOT Building Wall

Litigation by troll.

Biglaw Firms In Talks For Merger That Could Create One Of The Largest Firms In America

These firms are feeling the urge to merge in 2021.

Law School Marketing Materials Translation Guide

We bet you almost convinced yourself to apply to law school again.

Tech Company Spins Off From Biglaw Roots

Joinder spreads its wings.

Biggest Law Firm In The Country Announces Special Bonuses

Baker McKenzie is even offering a little extra!

The Future Of Legal Marketing: Why Lawyers And Law Firms Need A Digital Footprint

Your online presence can increase brand recognition and awareness.