Above the Law

Am Law 100 Firm Reverses Course On Salary Cuts Meant To Avoid Layoffs

More good news for Biglaw.

COVID Should Prompt Us To Get Rid Of New York’s Bar Exam Forever

The New York bar exam is rooted in racism. It is not worth saving.

Judge Less Interested In Negotiating Than College Admissions Fraudsters

‘You need to go to jail’ is probably not what Manuel Henriquez was hoping to hear.

Morning Docket 07.31.20

* The Law School Admission Council has lost the scores for a number of individuals who took the July LSAT. The affected test-takers are being offered refunds, so there’s that… [ABA Journal]

* A New York ethics committee says that lawyers cannot practice law and provide wealth management services to the same clients. [Bloomberg]

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Bar Exam & Election 2020 Blunders — See Also

This Could’ve Been Avoided With Diploma Privilege: These bar examinees learned another test-taker was COVID positive.

Trump Wants To Delay The 2020 Election: That’s not how this works. That’s not how any of this works.

But Hey, At Least Diploma Privilege Is Getting More Support: Now the ABA wants to take another swing at getting involved.

COVID Outbreak At Firm That Refused To Close: Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

On A Lighter Note: Here are this year’s top music law schools.

The American Lawyer’s 2020 Diversity Scorecard: Key Takeaways And A New Frontrunner Firm

What you need to know about this year’s analysis.

Biglaw’s Billion-Dollar Heavyhitters For Gross Revenue

These firms made mountains of cash in 2019.

In Poll, Legal Administrators Say Pandemic Changes Are Permanent

Law firms in the era of COVID-19 have forever been changed.

Contract Law: The Best Way To Resolve Your Children’s Disputes 

What would a reasonable 4-year-old have done under the circumstances?

The Top Law Schools For Music Law (2020)

Want to represent your favorite musician? Make sure you choose the right law school.

No, Shut Up, We’re Not Postponing The Election

Not unless we want to make Patrick Leahy president.

Firms Shouldn’t Force Employees To Download Certain Apps Onto Their Personal Phones

Many employees are not really given a choice.

Paul Singer Ready To Burn PG&E To The Ground To Get His $250 Million

A promise made over the charred and smoldering remains of California is still a promise.

As Law Students Sue Schools Over Exorbitant Tuition For Online Classes, Consolidation Might Be Coming

There is very little need for bricks-and-mortar classroom sessions in at least some legal subject areas.

More High-Profile Support For Diploma Privilege

In-person exams just aren't safe.