Departure Memo of the Day: ‘Here’s To The Crazy Ones’
That's a pretty great start to a departure memo, right? Let's just say that this leading law firm got zapped -- by a laser....
Quote of the Day: No ‘Martial Arts Moves’ Here
I never had the inclination, or the physical strength, to attack Mr. Bloch. — Henry Shields Jr., the Drinker Biddle partner accused in a lawsuit of assaulting opposing counsel at a deposition. Shields, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy, maintains that he was the victim of the assault rather than the perpetrator. (To read more about […]
The Law Firm’s Guide To Trust Accounting And Three-Way Reconciliation
Proper trust accounting and three-way reconciliation are essential for protecting client funds and avoiding serious compliance risks. In this guide, we break down these critical processes and show how legal-specific software can help your firm stay accurate, efficient, and audit-ready.
Bar Exam Open Thread: Have At It
Here’s an open thread for discussing the July 2011 bar exam. We hope you attack it with all the gusto of Los Angeles lawyers at a deposition. If you’ve just finished the bar exam, congratulations. We hope you’re taking a well-deserved vacation, perhaps involving some exotic travel (e.g., the traditional bar trip). If you’re still […]
Beverly Hills Brawl: Escape From The Deposition Room!
Can we all just get along? A California deposition devolved into a fracas, according to a recently filed lawsuit and additional court documents.
Bar Exam Disasters, And It’s Only Been One Day
Why is it so hard to administer the bar exam? Here are tales of woe from around the country.
Voicemail of the Day
As many of you already know, if you don’t want to use email, you can send tips to Above the Law by text message. The number to use is 646-820-TIPS (or 646-820-8477). That number, which is hooked up to our Google Voice account, also accepts voice mails. We strongly prefer text-based tips, via email or […]
Why Law Firms Are Moving Beyond The Billable Hour
Explore 5 expert-backed reasons law firms are rethinking the billable hour and how legal billing software is leading the way.
Adventures in Lawyer Spam: Join the Biglaw Revolution
Have you ever dreamed of changing the Biglaw model, of making the law firm a pleasant place to work? If so, you may want to consult with “The Office of Mr. Monfort," who is apparently in partnership with Hogan Lovells. It probably would be a good thing if the firm knew who he was, but it doesn't....
Busy Lawyer’s Guide to Charlie Sheen’s Bitchin’ Termination Letter
You don’t have to be a total bitchin’ rock star from Mars to have predicted that Warner Bros. — the company that produces Two and a Half Angry Men and, not un-coincidentally, Looney Tunes — would fire Charlie Sheen from the show. And on Monday, that’s exactly what happened. Writing on behalf of Warner Bros., […]
Pro Se Litigant of the Day: Deborah Frisch, Ph.D.
Practice pointer: don’t refer to judges as ‘frocked cowf**kers.’
For a long time, Jonathan Lee Riches reigned as Craziest Pro Se Litigant in America. But at a certain point, JLR jumped the proverbial shark. His handwritten complaints, making bizarre allegations against everyone from Michael Vick to Martha Stewart to the late Benazir Bhutto, were just too clever by half. And once he passed the […]
Mel Gibson Can Keep His Life but His Freedom is Probably Going to be Taken Away
Sorry, Braveheart fans. You can no longer name this movie as your favorite of all time without making women around you shudder in disgust — thanks to the off-screen actions of the film’s barbaric leading man. Mel Gibson used to be a perfect man crush: squeaky clean Hollywood blockbusting-star, with a big family and serious […]
Free Attorney Time Tracking Template For Smarter Billing
Tired of messy time logs? This free attorney time tracking template helps you bill with confidence and accuracy. Learn more in the full article.