Above the Law

Did Kyle Bass Go A Little Too Far In Trashing Fraudulent REIT?

I mean, the SEC is grateful for his help, but did he have to use the words 'Ponzi scheme'?

Morning Docket: 06.16.20

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* Michael Bloomberg is requesting that a judge dismiss a lawsuit filed by former campaign staffers alleging that Bloomberg promised the staffers they would have jobs until November. Maybe Bloomberg was just really optimistic about his prospects… [Hill]

* Check out this interesting profile of the lawyer who is representing the family of George Floyd. [New Yorker]

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Gorsuch To Alito ‘I’ll Hit You Up Over Text’ — See Also

Alito Wonders If He May As Well Have Had Garland: Gorsuch authors landmark LGBTQ rights case... but there's probably a catch. A Welcome Sign: Law school determines "not being a racist prick" at least as important as mathlete champion on application. Where To Go?: If you're looking to get out of law school and work in the public sector, here are some ideas. What If We Don't Try To Kill Them?: Washington joins Utah in setting up an emergency diploma privilege regime.

Most Firms Intend To Host Summer Programs Entirely Online

Summer associates are about to learn valuable 'work from home' skills.

Tough Guy Ted Cruz Delivers Conservate Asswhuppin’ By Threatening To Have His Buddy Beat Up An Aging Actor

As befits a sitting senator, member of the bar, and alleged adult.

Mitch McConnell Protests Way Too Much About Justin Walker Circuit Nomination

Justin Walker's warp speed nomination process was always suspicious, but now it really feels weird.

Not Your Average ALSP: How DWF Mindcrest Is Disrupting The Legal Services Market

By combining, DWF and Mindcrest have positioned themselves to offer clients expert solutions in jurisdictions across the globe.

FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorization For Hydroxychloroquine In COVID-19

The agency said its own analysis of the EUA, issued in March, and emerging data showed the drug and a related compound, chloroquine, were unlikely to be effective. The Trump administration had aggressively promoted the drug despite a lack of supporting scientific evidence.

Ohio State’s Coronavirus Pledge Is Troublesome For Enrolled Athletes

Sign and play? Or fail to sign and be forced to sit out?

The Law Schools Where The Most Graduates Got Government & Public Interest Jobs (2019)

The law schools that will help graduates fight for justice in America.

Law School Offer Of Admissions Rescinded Over ‘Racially Offensive Behavior’

The statements are not in line with the law school's values.

Access To Justice And Strict Unlicensed Practice Laws

Check out the week in review on the legal technology front!

Examining The Ongoing Challenges Faced In The Legal Industry

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Neil Gorsuch Lays Landmines Throughout LGBTQ Discrimination Opinion

This good result feels like an attempt to Trojan Horse in some awful stuff.

Respect The Right To Disconnect

With the easy ability to reach anyone anywhere, at any time, also comes the great responsibility not to.  Sometimes, you just must stop!