Judge Amy Coney Barrett

Morning Docket: 09.09.22

* How hard is it to not commit human rights violations? For folks running New York's prisons, pretty hard apparently. [ Gothamist] * Hope you enjoyed your voting rights before Court is back in session. [Esquire] * Don't say Games Done Quick: Popular game speedrunning event cancelled in part due to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law. [Wa Po] * Move over I'm biking here!: Portland case claims crowded sidewalks violate the ADA. [Bike Portland] * ACB set to take part in case involving folks that have paid her repeatedly. The Supreme in Supreme Court refers to them being above accountability. [Raw Story]

By Chris Williams

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 10.14.20

* A law school dean accidentally emailed confidential bar exam results and then sent another email asking that the first message be deleted. Ask Michael Scott how successful that usually is... [Charlotte Observer] * An autopsy suggests that the man allegedly struck by a car driven by the Attorney General of South Dakota died from the injuries he sustained from being hit by a vehicle. [NBC News] * A female lawyer was roasted online yesterday for criticizing the outfit worn by Judge Amy Coney Barrett at her confirmation hearing. [Fox News] * The Supreme Court yesterday declined to hear a case about whether President Trump violated the Emoluments Clause by maintaining ownership in businesses that receive payments from foreign governments. [CNN] * A former lawyer is pursuing a new career as a bagel consultant. Guess that's one way to make "dough"... [ABC News]

By Jordan Rothman

The Law Firm’s Guide To Trust Accounting And Three-Way Reconciliation

Proper trust accounting and three-way reconciliation are essential for protecting client funds and avoiding serious compliance risks. In this guide, we break down these critical processes and show how legal-specific software can help your firm stay accurate, efficient, and audit-ready.

By The MyCase Team

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 10.08.20

* McDonald's is paying $26 million to settle a wage-theft lawsuit. That would go a long way on the dollar menu... [Business Insider] * Senate Democrats met with Judge Amy Coney Barrett yesterday ahead of Supreme Court confirmation hearings next week. [Fox News] * A new ABA ethics opinion suggests that lawyers need to disclose friendships and intimate relationships they have with opposing counsel to their clients. But some of us try to be friends with everyone... [Bloomberg Law] * A lawyer for Britney Spears has purportedly likened Britney's mental state to a comatose patient, and says that she is unable to give testimony. Maybe this lawyer is watching too much South Park. [TMZ] * An Ohio lawyer has been suspended for calling another attorney a "complete idiot" and making other purportedly inappropriate responses. They must have some strict civility standards in the Buckeye State... [ABA Journal]

By Jordan Rothman