If Fox News Had Existed In 1974, Would President Richard Nixon Have Resigned?
Arguments for and against the proposition.
Powerful Impeachment Prosecution, Lazy Trump Defense, Demonstrate Frequent Impotence Of Good Advocacy
It’s a bittersweet result that is not completely foreign to the litigators of the world.
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.
Trump Lawyers Finish Picture-Perfect Performance By Attacking Each Other In The Press
Talking out of ... schul.
Impeachment, McConnell, And The Idea Of ‘Relentless Dissents’
McConnell voluntarily chose to relentlessly dissent, and thus voluntarily chose to acquit Trump.
Impeachment Managers Etching Names In History
Recognize these names?
Hillary Clinton Doesn’t Mince Words When It Comes To Donald Trump’s Unlikely Impeachment Conviction
Don't forget: Senate Republicans are complicit in Trump's crimes.
AI + legal workflows: 5 plays that actually move the needle
Unsure where to start with AI? Learn 5 law firm workflows that can improve intake, conflicts, drafting, docketing, and time tracking—plus prompts, ethics tips, and steps for real ROI.
Morning Docket: 02.08.21
* President Trump's impeachment lawyer has asked that the impeachment trial be paused for the Jewish Sabbath. Guess he doesn't roll shomer shabbos... [CNN] * A Florida lawyer accidentally flashed his medical marijuana card instead of his driver's license in a video that has gone viral. [Fox News] * The Supreme Court has ruled that some of California's restrictions on in-person worship are unconstitutional. [NPR] * Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager accused of shooting protestors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has fired an attorney who raised a substantial amount of money for Rittenhouse's legal defense. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel] * Subways is offering 15% off tuna sandwiches after a lawsuit was filed alleging the company does not use real tuna. Something smells fishy... [Yahoo News]
Trump Too Busy Doing Hot Ex-President Sh*t To Testify At Impeachment
TFW you're so totally innocent you can't even talk about it under oath.
Trump Gets Invited To Lie — Errrr… Testify At His Own Impeachment Trial
Surely he can't be too busy.
Trump’s New Impeachment Counsel Addresses The Most Important Juror, Sean Hannity
That's how you lawyer bigly.
3 Ways Lawyers Are Finding New Efficiencies With AI
Those who’ve adopted legal-specific systems are seeing big benefits.
Impeachment Is Off To A Roaring Start As Trump Switches Out Entire Legal Team
Auspicious beginning.
Morning Docket: 02.01.21
* The Supreme Court may soon decide if churchgoers have the right to sing indoors during the pandemic. This could be the plot of another sequel to Sister Act... [Vox] * Donald Trump has named two additional lawyers who will defend him at his upcoming impeachment trial. [AP News] * The general counsel of Coca-Cola is getting tough with law firms who do not promote diversity. [ABA Journal] * A class action has been filed alleging that a smoked cheese brand was misleading since the company used artificial flavors instead of actual smoke. [National Law Review] * A Peruvian lawyer was caught having sex during a virtual court hearing last week. The judge was not pleased. [New York Post]
Let’s Dunk On Marco Rubio
Facts, they're important.
The Linguistic Gymnastics ‘Textualists’ Will Perform To Get Roberts Out Of Trump’s Impeachment
Before playing semantics, just take a look at any rulebook.