Law Bloggers, Now With Sound: Converge Podcast Round-Up
Audio highlights of the 2015 ATL Converge conference.
Non-Sequiturs: 03.24.15
* Following his surprise resignation, the University of New Hampshire School of Law has banned the former director of its public policy center from stepping foot on campus. There must be something more to this story. Tipsters: time to assemble! [New Hampshire Union Leader] * With his divorce lawyer's blessing, George Zimmerman released a video where he says he still doesn't think he did anything wrong when he killed Trayvon Martin, and that he feels victimized by President Obama's "racially charged comments." Paint a picture and get that angst out, Georgie. [Gawker] * You were gonna walk your dog, but then you got high? You've heard of medical marijuana for people, but you probably haven't heard of medical marijuana for pets. Nevada has a bill that'll allow animal owners to smoke a bowl with sick pets. [LXBN] * In case you missed our Converge conference last week, here are four essential tips that you'll need to know if you intend to make a pitch to members of the mainstream media or legal press in the future. Tip #3 here is clutch. [Hellerman Baretz Communications] * What's so bad about Biglaw gossip? Absolutely nothing! In fact, ATL's managing editor thinks that “Biglaw firms should [only] be afraid of us if they have something to hide." You can thank us for your firm's transparency, lawyers. [Big Law Business / Bloomberg BNA] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UREH4TohOdU
Why Better Billing Statements Can Improve Your Firm’s Finances—And Your Client Relationships
Outdated billing is costing law firms money. Discover how clear, modern billing practices boost profits, trust, and cash flow in 2025.
Non-Sequiturs: 03.25.14
* Professor Ann Althouse’s analysis of today’s Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood arguments before SCOTUS. [Althouse] * Professor Nelson Tebbe’s take on the proceedings. [Balkinization] * Finally, a very Jezebel assessment: “Supreme Court Prepares to F**k Up This Birth Control Thing.” [Jezebel] * “JUDGE TO PORN TROLLS: IP Addresses Aren’t People.” [Instapundit] * YouTube videos and text messages surface in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial. [IT-Lex] * “Her” was an excellent movie — and it might contain lessons for lawyers and the legal profession, as John Hellerman argues. [Hellerman Baretz]
Dewey Have Room For Incoming Associates? Or Overseas Offices?
What is Dewey going to do with incoming associates from the class of 2012? And will it hold on to its foreign offices?