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Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 06.29.16

* Thinking of suing Donald Trump? Here are 5 things you need to know. [Law.com] * Knowing what you know now, would you do law school all over again? Fascinating thought experiment. [Reboot Your Law Practice] * Using the fraud defense to discharge law school debt at for profit schools is the new hotness. [Tax Prof Blog] * Donald Trump is asking for campaign contributions from British politicians. They're pissed about it, oh and by the way, it's against campaign finance laws. [Talking Points Memo] * RIP Ed Davis. Described as the best of the legal profession: smart, a fierce advocate for civil rights and above all, kind. [New York Times]

By Kathryn Rubino
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 03.16.16

* All the awesome things that Republicans have said about Merrick Garland. [Mic] * A deep dive into the record of Chief Judge Garland, and it just might encourage Democrats who are worried that "moderate" is the most used descriptor for the jurist. [New York Times] * The violence in this cycle's electoral process may only appear historic in retrospect, and by then, it may be too late. [Medium] * This is why we should all care about and support Chief Judge Garland's nomination. [Slate] * Analyzing Chief Judge Garland's decision in SpeechNow v. FCC does not provide a reliable bellwether as to how he'd vote in a future campaign finance case. [Election Law Blog] * The jury asks a female editor a shockingly sexist question during the Hulk Hogan v. Gawker trial. [Vox] * Fun mashup of Hamilton, the musical, and Donald Trump. [YouTube]

By Kathryn Rubino
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 12.24.15

Ed. note: Happy Holidays! Above the Law will be dark tomorrow, Christmas Day. We'll be back on Monday, December 28. * Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin may be newly elected, but that hasn't stopped him from reneging on campaign promises. [Wonkette] * Here's a fun hot take -- Citizens United is to blame for Donald Trump's rise, because he refuses to use Super PACs. Yeah, it's pretty convoluted, but maybe this will convince... anyone on the right to do anything about campaign finance reform. [Huffington Post] * Krampus violates the 8th Amendment and other constitutional ruminations on Saint Nicholas's evil twin. [The Legal Geeks] * This markup is what happens when lawyers get ahold of a Christmas carol. We should all be ashamed. [Legal Cheek] * A bill that would prevent people from buying a gun while going through a divorce... yeah, that could be useful. [Slate] * A New Zealand court ruled Kim Dotcom can be extradited back to the United States. [Wall Street Journal] * If you have to send a work email on Christmas Day and you sign off this way, you are probably an asshole. [Daily Lawyer Tips] * There are a bunch of theories to explain why crime rates have dropped over the last 25 years. [Vox] * The ultimate California bar exam breakdown. [Bar Exam Stats]

By Kathryn Rubino
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 10.05.15

* Today's the first Monday in October, and we all know what that means. The Supreme Court starts its Term as disapproval of its work reaches a new high for recent years. [Gallup via How Appealing] * And here's Adam Liptak's excellent overview of the new Supreme Court Term, so you can sound smart at cocktail parties this month. [New York Times] * In other SCOTUS news, Senator Bob Menendez is fighting the bribery charges against him by relying upon a high court decision he once condemned -- can you guess which one? [The Record How Appealing] * Which presidential candidates get the most in campaign contributions from Silicon Valley lawyers? The second-place finisher might surprise you. [The Recorder] * Elsewhere in presidential politics, Hillary Clinton will announce new gun-control proposals later today. [New York Times] * Don't rush off to law school just yet, but the legal sector did gain a few thousand jobs last month, layoffs notwithstanding. [American Lawyer] * Dewey have any idea of when this jury will reach a verdict? [Law360] * Super-mediator Kenneth Feinberg's latest challenge: pension reform. [National Law Journal]

By David Lat
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 09.08.15

* Sonia Sotomayor talks about feeling like an outsider on the court... aaaaaaaand this is what white privilege means. [Slate] * Vehicles you can still get a DUI while driving: Barbie Jeep, Zamboni, wheelchair, inflatable raft, motorized beer cooler. [Lowering the Bar] * Step into the political slime and see how the halted campaign finance investigation into Scott Walker is being used to undermine regulations. [PR Watch] * Fascinating speculation on who should be Donald Trump's running mate -- assuming, arguendo, the end times are upon us and he wins the Republican nomination. [Law and More] * Debating Harvard Law professor Larry Lessig's theories about the presidency. [Pacific Standard] * Bound by Law? Tales of the Public Domain, a cheeky comic book sponsored by Duke’s Center for the Study of the Public Domain is fun and useful for lawyers and nonlawyers alike. [Open Culture] * Yes, Ohio, a man's family does include his wife. [Volokh Conspiracy] * Perverse incentives dominate Chinese victim compensation laws and drivers try to kill any pedestrians they may hit. [Slate]

By Kathryn Rubino
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 09.03.15

* With the Dewey trial wrapping up, a look back at the history of firm honchos earning jail time. [Law360] * Slick video explaining the everything wrong the way law schools market themselves to students. [Business Insider] * K&L Gates loses more partners. This time McDermott picks up the spoils. But don't cry for K&L, they nabbed a huge get off Paul Hastings. [Big Law Business / Bloomberg BNA] * Remember when Sony got hacked? It unveiled some fun stuff, like how the new movie Concussion changed its plot around to avoid offending the NFL. [ABA Journal] * As college football prepares to kick off tonight, Baylor has hired Pepper Hamilton to look into how the school handles sexual violence allegations in light of the rape conviction of former player Sam Ukwuachu. [Dallas Morning News] * Here's one of the dumbest arguments ever: Larry Lessig is liberal. About 47 years ago, unchecked campaign spending marginally helped a liberal (he did ultimately lose the nomination... and Nixon became president). Therefore, Larry Lessig shouldn't be against money in politics. Signed, the former Executive Director of the Club for Growth. [The Daily Caller] * Meanwhile, the GOP runs into the downside of Citizens United: arming a terrible candidate with so much money he won't drop out. [Slate]

By Joe Patrice
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 08.05.15

* George W. Bush shows up for jury duty. Sadly he wasn't empaneled, which was a real shame for the prosecutors because you know he doesn't need actual evidence to make bold decisions. [ABC News] * Oops. Top Rand Paul operatives indicted. Jesus, Trump really is going to win this campaign, isn't he? (skip to the next page to read the whole indictment). [National Journal] * Here's a clever way to get out of a traffic stop: call in a nearby murder. [Legal Juice] * Performance-enhancing drugs are becoming a scourge in... eSports. Apparently getting really twisted on Adderall and playing StarCraft II for money is a thing. Well, pack it in everyone. We had a good run, human civilization. [The Legal Geeks] * “A wealthy oligarchy of donors is dominating the 2016 election.” Not true. Based on the polls it's dominated by an oligarchy of one. [Election Law Blog] * Approximately 1.2 million New Yorkers have open arrest warrants. That... seems like a lot. Probably time to do something like this to restore sanity. [Talking Points Memo] * Partner Emeritus has thoughts on summer associates. [What About Clients?] * "Pay your f**king bill... don't be a f**king shlub." [South Florida Lawyers] * Lex Machina is offering a free trial to its news Trademark Litigation Update newsletter. [Lex Machina] https://www.scribd.com/doc/273626010/Benton-Et-Al-Indictment

By Joe Patrice