When I Was Too Afraid To Speak, Justice Scalia Was There For Me
Law school isn't a fun place to be if you are a closeted conservative.
Non-Sequiturs: 02.22.2016
* Most lawyers have a relationship to the fictional Atticus Finch. [Guile is Good] * Is Donald Trump's popularity based, at least in part, on a critique of capitalism? Sure, he's in favor of it, but that doesn't mean he won't exploit discontent with the system to get elected. [Lawyers, Guns and Money] * Hey 1Ls! Wanna know why you aren't getting laid? Blame it on Scalia. [20 Somethings] * Burning question alert: When your work actually makes you sick, can you bill vomit time? [Daily Lawyer Tips] * TSwift is putting her money where everyone else's tweets are -- the singer donated $250,000 to Kesha after her devastating court loss, but is it enough. [Huffington Post] * Is the stalemate over who gets to appoint the next Supreme Court justice really about race? [Talking Points Memo] * Anti-gay laws may finally hurt supporters in one place they care about -- their pocketbooks. Why one business is relocating on the precipice of a new "religious liberty" law in Georgia. [Slate] * Justice Scalia's real legacy was pro-big business. [The Atlantic]
Take Control Of Your Firm’s Finances With Tools Built For Success
Position your firm for long-term growth with better financial visibility and control. Learn how to track performance, manage spending, and plan strategically—download the full e-book now.
Justice Scalia Was More Of An Outlier Than You May Think
Deaths of sitting SCOTUS justices aren't too common anymore.
Stat Of The Week: Public Confidence In SCOTUS At Historic Low
Less than one-third of U.S. citizens express confidence in our highest court.
My Favorite Scalia Memory Is When He Was Wrong. Historically Wrong.
This is the best Scalia moment since it combines his noted flair for language, his backwardness on social issues, and his "conservative or die" mentality.
The Pros And Cons Of Potential Supreme Court Nominees
Tongue-in-cheek look at potential SCOTUS nominees.
Your Law Firm’s Website Is Failing You.
Here’s What The Best Ones Are Doing Differently.
Sandra Day O’Connor’s No-Nonsense Approach To The Next SCOTUS Nominee
Sandra Day O'Connor bringing common sense to the Republican game.
Non-Sequiturs: 02.17.16
* Bill Cosby may be trying to avoid a criminal trial, but even his $$$ may not be able to stop it. [Jezebel] * Apple is taking on the FBI and it should matter to everyone. [Gizmodo] * You know how Justice Scalia died on a hunting trip? Yeah, it was a free trip provided by someone who got a favorable Supreme Court result last year. Move along, nothing to see here. [Washington Post] * No, you didn’t learn it in law school, but negotiation is an essential skill to lawyering. [The Anxious Lawyer] * Quails -- yup, the birds Justice Scalia was hunting when he died -- react to Justice Scalia’s passing. [Medium] * The Fair Labor Standards Act won’t be of any help to NCAA athletes trying to get paid. [USA Today] * Are Scalia bobbleheads going up in value in the wake of the Justice's passing? [Ebay]
Old Lady Lawyer: What Justice Scalia’s Death Tells Us About Civility
Whether you and he were kindred spirits or polar opposites, there will be more than enough time to use Justice Scalia's death for political reasons.
Non-Sequiturs: 02.16.16
* More people lining up on the "of course we need to replace Scalia soon" bandwagon, and this time it's folks who really care about the ethical running of the Court. [Fix the Court] * Studying for the February bar exam? Here are some tips to make it through. [Associate's Mind] * Stories of Justice Scalia bullying the "little people" may tarnish his legacy. [Washington Monthly] * A purported class action has been filed against Facebook for those texts notifying you of friends' birthdays. [Forbes] * So what does Obama think about "originalists" who vow to prevent him from making any nominee to the Court? Bonus point if you said he'd drop the f-bomb. [C-SPAN] * A frank look at Justice Scalia's real legacy by Columbia Law Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw. [Democracy Now] * Did the Supreme Court just become the defining issue of the 2016 election? [The Nation] * Tips for making success a habit. [Reboot Your Law Practice] * Almost everyone has a story (or has a friend who has one) about an AirBnB gone awry -- it's the price of our new shared economy -- but is this the weirdest story of all? [San Francisco Chronicle] * The only graphic you'll ever need to keep track of your state-by-state obligations for expert witnesses under Daubert and Frye. [The Expert Institute] * What would Humphrey Bogart be like as an attorney? [Guile is Good]
How Strong Is Your Firm’s Financial Visibility?
Discover how to gain more control over your firm’s finances and unlock smarter growth strategies—take a quick financial visibility quiz designed for law firms.
In Death, Scalia Will Become More Powerful Than Ever
Scalia is dead, but his idea lives on and will get more powerful.
Justice Antonin Scalia Reported Dead Of Natural Causes In West Texas
Antonin Scalia was found dead