Happy Lawyers? Yes, They’re Out There!
New research contains encouraging findings about lawyer happiness in the wake of the recession.
alt.legal: Are You A Happy Attorney? Are There Happy Attorneys?
Okay, so most American attorneys are unhappy -- what can you do about it?
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
Morning Docket: 08.31.15
* Good news if you've made it to midlevel associate -- survey says you're happier than ever. [American Lawyer] * Amal Clooney lost a case in Egypt, her client was one of three Al-Jazeera journalists sentenced to prison for their coverage of the 2013 uprising. Clooney warned the sentence sends a "dangerous message." [People] * More and more Pennsylvania firms are getting on-board with the $160k pay scale. [Legal Intelligencer] * Chalk another victory up for the Amazing Schneiderman -- that's New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. This time, retail giant Gap Inc. has fallen in line. [Fashionista] * A happy ending for David Powers, whose admission to St. John's Law was revoked after officials there found out about a drug conviction. He's starting at Pace Law today. [New York Times] * When a client announces a new general counsel, law firms should consider that a wake-up call -- or get fired. [Corporate Counsel] * In truly horrific news, two Indian sisters were sentenced to be gang raped as punishment for their brother eloping with a woman of a different caste. The (hopefully) good news is the women have appealed to the Indian Supreme Court for protection. [Jezebel] * What do in-house counsel need to know about the recent NLRB decision expanding the concept of joint-employers? [Law360]
If You Don’t Hate Pharrell Yet, Biglaw Firm Makes ‘Happy’ Music Video
Get ready for the awkwardness of lawyers dancing.