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Latest Bonus Announcement Leaves Some Important Details Fuzzy

Is there any catch-up provision here?

Spring Is Here — And So Are More Jobs!

A remote business-side position, great opportunities for junior litigators, and more.

In Epic Reverse Psychology Fail, Lawyer Said ‘Please Disbar Me’… And So They Did.

Be careful what you wish for.

Will Wilmer Match? Yes… And They Just Did

Every match sends a signal.

Associate Compensation Scorecard: The Spring 2021 Biglaw Bonus Wars

Which law firms have ponied up bonus cash for associates and counsel? We're keeping track.

Biglaw Partner Files Lawsuit Alleging Firm’s Commitment To Diversity Is ‘Mere Pretense’

Explosive new lawsuit alleges Biglaw firm's diversity efforts are 'farcical'

California Legislators Now Get Into The Pointless & Likely Counterproductive Content Moderation Legislating Business

Seriously, guys, this time we've got it figured out!

Morning Docket: 04.02.21

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* A lawsuit alleging that Disney infringed on copyrights when it rebooted “Muppet Babies” has been dismissed. Guess Disney doesn’t have to open its Miss Piggy bank and the lawsuit is now Gonzo… [Hollywood Reporter]

* The Supreme Court sided with Facebook in a recent case alleging that unwanted text messages sent by the social media platform violated federal law. [Hill]

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Have We Found The Real Reason Behind Biglaw Special Bonuses — See Also

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More Biglaw Special Bonuses: McDermott, O’Melveny, Kramer Levin, Vinson & Elkins, and Sullivan & Cromwell get in on the action.

Lateral Market is HOT: Maybe that’s why so many firms are on the bonus bandwagon.

No Defamation Here! Even when the statement includes accusations about being racist, a fraud, a hack, and a wannabe, as well as having herpes and abusing an ex-girlfriend.

Balancing Zoom Court And Pandemic Life: It aint’ easy.

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This Law School Took A Ratings Tumble

Last year was a good year. This year, not so much.

Occam’s Razor And The Dunning-Kruger Effect

Why do we make things more obtuse, more complicated than they need to be?

Judge Denies ROSS’s Motion To Dismiss Thomson Reuters’ Copyright Lawsuit

The judge found that TR’s allegations are sufficient to allow the case to proceed to discovery.

NY Prosecutors Invite Trump’s Accountant To Testify Against His Boss, Sweeten Offer With Subpoena For His Personal Finances

They're gonna make him an offer he can't refuse.

Will All Of This Bonus Money Be Enough To Keep Associates From Burning Out?

Probably not....