Above the Law

12 Tips For Building Your Digital Law Library In The Age Of COVID-19 

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing firms to fast forward into designing the law firm of the future.

Lawmakers Want Economic Recovery Plan For Cyber ‘Day After’

“One thing the pandemic has taught us is the unthinkable can happen,” said Sen. Angus King, co-chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.

Humorous Letter Responds To Woman Challenging Trademark In State She Doesn’t Even Operate In

This challenge doesn't bode well.

Oh Snap! A Bunch Of LSAT Scores Were Lost.

A bunch of folks are going to have to take the LSAT. Again.

Are Good Law Firms ‘Woke’?

A few weeks ago, I took a test to measure my leadership style and assess whether I had unconscious biases.

Parenting During COVID-19: Has Anyone Figured This One Out Yet?

It is tough! But my consolation is that I’m not alone.

Seth Klarman Thinks Investors Are Childish Enough Without The Fed’s Milk And Cookies And Cooing

They’ll probably just shrug off the impending economic cliff the president and Congress seem intent on driving off.

Morning Docket: 08.03.20

Do you have a thang for Dean Strang? (Photo via Netflix)

* A lawyer who was featured in the Netflix documentary series Making a Murderer has been unable to shake his conviction for violating a restraining order. Maybe he should have had “dreamy” Dean Strang defend him… [ABA Journal]

* A study has found that the number of lawyer jobs may have decreased by over 15% in the past six months. [Bloomberg Law]

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Ending The Week On A High Note — See Also

More Good News: Another firm reverses prior salary cuts.

Oh, NOW You Have A Problem: With historic numbers of judges confirmed, Steven Calabresi doesn’t need Trump anymore.

You Probably Already Realized This But…: It’s time to get rid of the bar exam.

No One Thinks It Will Be Them: Hearing from the Colorado bar examinee who tested positive for COVID.

These Elite Biglaw Firms Could Charge HOW MUCH Per Hour During A Recession?!?!

Holy crap.

Should I Keep Learning How Tech Can Streamline My Legal Practice?

Notes to my (legal) self.

Portland Journalists Ask For Sanctions As Federal Agents Continue To Assault Reporters And Legal Observers

From The Aaaaaand-I'm-Proud-To-Be-An-Americaaaan-Where-At-Least-I-[Pepper-Spray] Dept.

Remote Depositions For Good? It Depends.

Remote depositions can largely do the trick -- but not completely. At least, not in all cases and not with all deponents. Let’s decide based on what we’ve learned thus far.

FDA Guidance On Cannabis Research: A Glimpse Of What’s To Come For CBD Products?

The FDA guidance goes on to address an unexpected and highly debated issue.

DC Circuit Nixes Judge Neomi Rao’s Craven SCOTUS Application, Will Rehear Michael Flynn Case En Banc

Don't worry, Judge Thirsty's fealty has been duly noted at the White House.