Controversy Over Judge’s Secret Romance Heads To Trial
The scandal continues!
Biglaw Firm Gets Hit With Lawsuit Over Partner’s Romance
When Texas bankruptcy judge David R. Jones hid his romantic relationship with a Biglaw partner and continued to hear cases involving that partner/law firm, it led to a legal ethics conundrum that is still ongoing. Jones, the (now former) federal bankruptcy judge, was involved with Elizabeth Freeman, the (now former) bankruptcy partner at Jackson Walker, and somehow […]
Let The Robots Do The Sh*t Work: How Legal AI Is Delivering Real Value
Legal professionals don’t need AI that promises magic. They need tools that make the sh*t work disappear and clear the path to creating more client value. This article explores how legal teams are rethinking AI - not as a disruption, but as a quiet force embedded in the everyday.
Kirkland & Ellis Deeply Concerned Judge’s Romantic Scandal Is Going To ‘Tarnish’ Their Cases
The judge's actions 'tarnish' a number of cases.
Former Judge Gets Combative When Pressed On His Romantic Relationship
Probably because he continued to hear cases involving his romantic interest and her firm.
Who Knew What When? The Latest In The Judge/Partner Romantic Scandal Rocking The Legal World
Soap opera or legal ethics lapse? Feels like both.
You Have To Read The Texts Uncovered In The Judge/ Biglaw Partner Romantic Scandal
'Talked to Jones. He’s got us.'
Meet Your New Team: Intuit QuickBooks Unveils The Power Of AI Agents For Business Growth
The future of business is here, and it's powered by QuickBooks.
Federal Judge Slams Biglaw Firm, Says Firm ‘Defiled The Very Temple Of Justice’
The judge holds nothing back.
Biglaw Firm Still Paying The Price For Former Partner’s Romantic Scandal
Romance isn't dead, but it could cost your Biglaw firm $13 million.
Scandal-Ridden Former Federal Judge Seeks To Squash Lawsuit That Started It All
The messy legal drama in bankruptcy court continues.
The Wild West Elite: The Go-To Law Firms Of Texas, Colorado, And Utah
Engaging these firms can help the tech startups, unicorns, and venture capitalists of the new economy avoid or contain problems down the road.
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A ‘Sort Of, Not Really’ Cravath Match For The Holiday
At least it is good news for first-year associates.
Interview Horror Stories: What Was She Thinking — Er, Drinking?
Protip for OCI: know the name of the law firm you're interviewing with.
ATL Holiday Card Contest: Honorable and Dishonorable Mentions
Our law firm holiday card contest is still underway, but we’re in the home stretch. Voting closes tomorrow, January 9, at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern time). If you haven’t done so already, review the finalists and vote over here. In the our earlier post, we promised a post in which we’d (1) give shout-outs to some […]
More Summer Associate Classes With 100% Offer Rates
Some summer associates are ending their summers on a very positive note. Quite a few firms have already informed law school students that after this summer fling, they’re interested in a more serious relationship. Since our last round-up of offices extending offers to 100% of their summer associates, we’ve heard from a few more contented […]