Above the Law

The Bar Exam, The Cut Score, And Feminine Hygiene

These are not MBE choices.

‘Fear City’: Netflix Series Puts The Lawyers Who Took Down The Mob In The Spotlight

A story about how the five families were put on trial -- and convicted.

Recusal Report Unveils Supreme Court Conflicts Of Interest

A pretty good year for Supreme Court ethics.

‘Better Call Saul’ Is The Most Accurate Legal Show On Television

When you finish with The Paper Chase series, get ready to binge Better Call Saul.

Bridgewater Didn’t Try Very Hard To Prove Ex-Employees Stole Its Secrets

The lazy arrogance of the hedge fund’s effort to destroy them is pretty stark.

Morning Docket: 07.22.20

* If you have an older iPhone, you may be entitled to $25, since Apple is accused of intentionally slowing down the performance of outdated phones without notifying customers. Just don’t spend your $25 all in one place… [NBC News]

* Counsel for Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell are asking for a gag order over attorneys involved with her criminal case. [Seattle Times]

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This Is What Happens When A Judge Is Done Listening To You — See Also

Judge Under Fire For Selectively Muting An Attorney Appearing Before Her: Attorney argues his client’s rights were violated.

Speaking Of Rambling, The Online Ramblings Of Suspect In Fatal Shooting At New Jersey Judge’s Home: Mention the federal judge by name.

Speaking Of Guns, The AR-15 Lawyers Are Back In The News: The Missouri Attorney General gets involved with a predictable argument. 

Speaking Of Predictable, You’ll Never Guess What The GOP Wants To Do If A SCOTUS Seat Becomes Available This Year: Luckily it seems unlikely.

Speaking Of SCOTUS, New Clerks Have Been Hired: The latest lawyers to capture the clerkship brass ring.

The Best Biglaw Firm For Pro Bono

Yet another way to rank Biglaw firms

You Sniveling Little Cheats! (A Discussion About Professionalism)

Once you enter the bar, we will become VERY concerned about your mental health. Just not now.

Ohio House Speaker Arrested In Massive $61 Million Bribery Scheme

How the hell do you spend $61 million in Ohio?

UBS Posts Small Q2 Loss, Gets Head Start On Q3 Losses With SEC Fine

The Swiss don’t believe in procrastinating.

Meet The Millennial Turning Bar Prep Upside Down

Bar exam prep doesn't have to be boring anymore.

Sexism Drove Ruth Bader Ginsburg To Always Be Prepared In Law School

In a class of 500 men, RBG was always ready to be cold-called.

Republicans Take ‘Do As I Say, Not As I Do’ Approach To Hypothetical Supreme Court Vacancy

The GOP really wants another Supreme Court seat to fill this year.

Fun With Mute Buttons: Civil Rights Violation Edition!

How far is too far when it comes to managing the virtual courtroom?