Saying Biglaw Hiring Coordinators ‘Have More Beauty And Fewer Brains’ A Bad Move For Headhunter
Most legal recruiters don't hurl sexist rants at the people they have to work with. Some, apparently, do.
Emory Law School Oversells Gala, Forcing Bill Clinton To Hang Out In Gym
Bill Clinton hasn't played a room of people this disappointed since...
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
Morning Docket: 04.12.17
* The Republicans hold on to the House seat vacated by CIA director Mike Pompeo; state treasurer Ron Estes defeated James Thompson, a Wichita civil rights lawyer. [New York Times] * So it seems the FBI did obtain a FISA warrant to monitor the communications of a Trump adviser (foreign policy adviser Carter Page). [Washington Post] * In a time when many firms are closing offices, Adams and Reese is opening new ones, in Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale. [Law.com] * The retirement buzz around Justice Anthony M. Kennedy persists -- and stems from conversations Kennedy has had with people close to him. [Bloomberg and CNN via How Appealing] * As for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, has she been enjoying Opus One yet again? [New York Daily News] * Yes, it's possible for an in-house legal department to be too cost-conscious -- just ask Wells Fargo. [Big Law Business] * A professor accused of sexual harassment by a student and a staff member just lost his case before the Sixth Circuit. [Law.com] * Speaking of things sexual... don't write "sexual favors" in the check memo line when paying your taxes. [Billings Gazette]
What Pepsi’s Tone-Deaf Commercial Can Teach Employers And Employees
Employment lawyer Beth Robinson's five key takeaways from Pepsi's ill-advised Kendall Jenner ad.
Arizona Summit: Now Counting On Black People Not Knowing How To Use Google
Black people who have been to law school but don't pass the bar ARE STILL EXCLUDED FROM THE LEGAL INDUSTRY.
Purge Update: Administration Toying With Deploying National Guard To Hunt Down Immigrants
It's time to take these people literally. Immigrants, regardless of status, have already been forced to.
The New Way Litigators Handle Depositions Applies AI Every Step Of The Way
Depositions by Filevine help with scheduling, tracking goals, and trial prep.
Akin Gump Partner Arrested Trying To Sell The Details Of A Whistleblower Complaint (While Wearing A Wig)
He allegedly told the arresting agent, “My life is over.”
Advice From Super Bowl 51 On How To Handle The Worst Employee Ever
If you have a true terror of the workplace, get rid of them as soon as possible -- but be prepared for a legal fight.
Rep. Steve King Proposes Bill To Prevent Supreme Court From Citing Its Own Precedent
Amendment or GTFO, Steve King.
Ontario’s New Surrogacy And Sperm Donation Law Is Both Awesome And Terrible
Sometimes no legislation is better than some legislation.
Legal Is Changing. And NeoSummit Is Where The Future Is Being Built.
Legal and operational leaders are gathering May 6–7 in Fort Lauderdale to confront the questions the industry hasn't answered—with a keynote from Amanda Knox setting the tone.
Today Is ‘Love Your Lawyer Day’ — And It’s Completely Stupid
This is the stupidest dang thing.
It’s After Halloween, So OF COURSE We Have To Talk About Law Professors Wearing Blackface
Don't wear blackface. Ever. IT IS NEVER OKAY.
Moron Posts Client Information On Reddit
Attorney-client confidences breached because of pretty handwriting.
New Haven School Bans Clowns… For Halloween… Because They’re Too Terrifying?
This is the dumbest possible way of dealing with a threat.
Ever Feel Like Law School Is A Jail? Well, This School Tried To Make That A Reality.
What other ridiculous places could we turn into schools?