J. Paul Oetken

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 06.15.17

* Sometimes you fall for someone who is always jerking you around and the whole thing is just doomed from the start. That's... probably how Norton Rose feels. [Big Law Business] * Speaking of Chadbourne, Judge J. Paul Oetken has denied the firm's motions to end the $100 million gender discrimination class action they're facing. [Am Law Daily] * Marcia Coyle points to the tragic coincidence that the Supreme Court is set to review a concealed carry case the day after yesterday's shooting -- mirroring their review of Sandy Hook legislation the day after the Orlando attack. It's not really a coincidence... there are shootings every day now. [Law.com] * A little preview of the hoopla surrounding the upcoming Bristol-Myers Squibb decision where the Supreme Court is suspected to crack down on class action forum choices. Because mom and pop stores like Bristol-Myers Squibb just can't be bothered to litigate in all the places they sell drugs. [Corporate Counsel] * Since the NBA Finals weren't really competitive, maybe you can get your competitive sports fix from this Wilkinson v. Kessler showdown over football. [National Law Journal] * That Jim Harbaugh is the face of legal aid will never stop being insane. [ESPN] * Looks like Anna Stubblefield will get a new trial. [Slate]

By Joe Patrice
B for Beauty

Morning Docket: 07.05.13

Ed. note: We hope that you had a great July 4th — and that you’re enjoying a four-day weekend. But if you’re at work today and looking for diversion, check us early and often — we will be posting today (although on a reduced publication schedule). * Lawyer of the Day Long Weekend: Christopher Kirby, who reportedly launched a profanity-laced tirade at the mother of a special-education student during a school board meeting. Stay classy, Chris. [New York Daily News] * Speaking of classy, if you make Donald Trump look good, you’re doing it wrong. The $5 million arbitration award against former beauty queen Sheena Monnin just got upheld by Judge J. Paul Oetken (S.D.N.Y.). [New York Law Journal] * Have you been injured in an accident? Call a New York State legislator, who might be earning a six-figure income by moonlighting at a personal-injury firm. [New York Times] * Who doesn’t love rule by lawyers? Adli Mansour, chief justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt, takes over as the nation’s interim leader. [New York Times] * Nationwide layoff watch: Dickstein dismisses seven partners in New York. [WestlawNext Practitioner Insights (sub. req.)] * If you’re feeling the heat in D.C. these days, lawyer turned ice cream entrepreneur Victoria Lai can help. [Washington Post]

By David Lat
American Bar Association / ABA

Non-Sequiturs: 11.03.11

* Here is Bess Levin’s take on the Groomzilla lawsuit brought by Todd J. Remis, son of a Goodwin Procter partner. [Dealbreaker] * What advice would crisis management guru Lanny Davis give to Herman Cain about Cain’s sexual harassment scandal? Here’s an imagined conversation. [The Hill] * And here is a real conversation — between […]

By David Lat
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 07.19.11

* Ja Rule, another resident of Lat’s hometown, was sentenced to 28 months in jail, for failing to pay taxes. Rather than making some joke about him not being Always On Time with his tax payments, let’s instead just celebrate the existence of this hilarious picture. [Associated Press] * J. Paul Oetken was confirmed to […]

By David Lat
Biglaw

The Power Gays Of New York

As we all await a vote on gay marriage in New York, the New York Observer came out with a wonderful list: the 50 most powerful gay people in New York. They’ve called them “power gays,” and that, my friends, is just fun to say. Here, I’ll use it in a scene. OLD GUY: Is […]

By David Lat