Above the Law

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First, The Bad News: More cutbacks. Either salary cuts or furloughs for Kilpatrick, Sheppard Mullin. But Latham’s still having a summer program.

What The Hell?: Professor wonders if his Chinese students gave him COVID-19 based on… nothing.

Trusted Public Servants: Attorney General Barr is going to crack down on states warning against church services, while one of his predecessors puts out one of the worst law school grading policies we can imagine.

Adventures In Trademarking: Has anyone told Tom Brady that you don’t get to choose your own nickname?

A Whole Bunch Of Initialisms: NBC’s SNL does RBG.

This Law School May Be Old, But It’s Still Going Strong

A look at law school history.

$240K In (Allegedly) Ill-Gotten Gains A Fair Reward For Cluing SEC In On Hack By (Allegedly) Trading On Fruit Of Said Hack

David Kwon has Jay Clayton’s thanks and a slap on the wrist.

Baker McKenzie Proves Being A Huge Firm Doesn’t Stop The COVID-19 Salary Cuts

The firm anticipates the salary cuts will last through the end of the year.

‘Social Distancing’ v. ‘Together Remotely’? Upleveling Our Terms To Health And Prosperity

We can continue connecting, collaborating, and interacting as we stay at home.

3 Considerations To Help Prevent Your IP From Becoming A Casualty In The COVID-19 Pandemic

Your company (and clients) need to realize the importance of remaining vigilant with their IP under these circumstances.

‘Partial’ Pass/Fail For Only SOME Classes Enters Pantheon Of Terrible Law School Responses

At least this isn't cracking the top ten of dumb policy pronouncements he's been a party to.

Bill Barr Threatens Local Officials Who Stop Christians From Spreading The Gospel Of Coronavirus

Breathe in God's love!

Political Appointees Still Keeping Law Schools From Going Pass/Fail

When the amateurs are in charge.

How Is YOUR Law Firm Responding To The Coronavirus Crisis?

We want to know how well your firm is weathering the global health and economic storm.

Am Law 100 Firm Furloughs Staff, No Other Cost-Cutting Measures For Now

The firm hasn't made a decision on pay cuts.

Biglaw Poster Child For 2009 Layoffs Still Plans To Hold Summer Associate Program

COVID-19 won't be as catastrophic for the firm as the Great Recession.

So, Are We All Podcasters Now?

If you create content that is of consistently good quality and of interest to your intended audience, the readers or listeners will come.

Neel Kashkari Expects To Be Chopping Wood For Another Year And A Half

Pontificating live from an undisclosed Minnesota lake lodge.

Law School Professor Muses That His Chinese Students Spread Coronavirus

Maybe not the most professional response.