In Defense Of Working In Biglaw
Look, Biglaw isn’t for everyone. But there are also some great things about Biglaw that are often forgotten that make Biglaw firms cool places to work.
5 Paths To The Golden Road Of Success
Being successful is really easy if you're rich, white, and male.
Legal Is Changing. And NeoSummit Is Where The Future Is Being Built.
Legal and operational leaders are gathering May 6–7 in Fort Lauderdale to confront the questions the industry hasn't answered—with a keynote from Amanda Knox setting the tone.
5 Reasons Not To Work From Home And Stay At Biglaw
The grass isn’t always greener, so you should know what you’re getting into before you leave Biglaw.
Morning Docket: 04.05.18
* Good news for Holland & Knight, who successfully escaped a $34.5 million malpractice rap. [American Lawyer] * Wisconsin passes a law requiring disclosure of litigation financers because juries should be gravely suspicious of anyone who can afford to seek legal redress from a corporation. [National Law Journal] * Cleary Gottlieb partner loses battle over rent-stabilized penthouse. While that sentence doesn't make him sound particularly sympathetic, he's actually the good guy here. [New York Law Journal] * Executives and board members should be more involved in cybersecurity efforts according to the Department of Obvious Things. [Corporate Counsel] * Sexual assault defendant pleas down to charge of “seduc[ing] and debauch[ing] any unmarried woman.” That's offensive on so many levels. [Detroit News] * Workers comp can't cover paralegal injured playing for firm softball team. [ABA Journal] * Law firm conducting use-of-force review simultaneously representing deputy accused of shooting and killing two men while on duty. Foxes, hen houses, etc. [KOB 4] * Did you know some law schools are now accepting the GRE? Because the Times just figured that out. [New York Times]
Morning Docket: 04.03.18
* The possibility of Donald Trump turning the Russia case over to Alan Dershowitz is too delicious of a train wreck to imagine. Stop teasing me! [The Hill] * Andrew McCabe's GoFundMe has raised over half a million dollars. All you need is a righteous claim and a sophisticated lobbying firm behind you. [Slate] * LeBron has decided he holds intellectual property rights over barbershops or something. [National Law Journal] * While DLA Piper is out there swiping lawyers, they're also earning plaudits for a tech solution designed to retain clients. [American Lawyer] * Joon Kim returns to Cleary Gottlieb. [Wall Street Journal] * Jury selection underway in extortion case over Waffle House CEO's syrup. [Daily Report Online] * The Supreme Court declared it's ready, willing, and able to engage in linguistic gymnastics to get out of labor protections. So... we've got that going for us. [Law360]
Is Returning The Money Enough To Rescind An NDA?
The short answer is no...
Most Law Firms’ AI Strategies Have a Big Blind Spot. Here’s How One Am Law 200 Firm is Solving It.
Most law firms, big and small, that have adopted AI are making the same mistake: they bought a tool for their lawyers and called it a strategy.
When It Comes To Workplace Retaliation, If You’re The Boss, You Better Not Change Your Behavior At All
Retaliation is more deadly to employers because it is much easier to prove, and so easy (even inadvertently) to do.
8 Helpful Hints On What Not To Say (Or Do) To A Pregnant Employee
A little background and context, and, of course, some cases, will illustrate 'what not to say to a pregnant employee.'
10 Commandments On How Not To Make Partner In Biglaw
It’s easier not to make partner than it is to make partner, and with these 10 easy tips, it's (almost) guaranteed that you won’t make it!
Biglaw Firm To Pay Over $3 Million To Settle Pay Discrimination Case
The case has gone through many twists and turns, but is resolved at last.
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
With the addition of Uncover’s technology, the litigation software is delivering rapid innovation.
5 Incredible Things About Hair In The Workplace
Discrimination law spends a lot more time on hair than you might think.
Brendan Fraser And Sexual Harassment
Conduct like that alleged by Fraser shouldn’t happen, whether it’s at a Hollywood luncheon or in the workplace.
Fast Times At 40 Foley: Second Circuit Drama In Zarda v. Altitude Express
This history-making case generated a slew of interesting, funny, and even snarky opinions.
Second Circuit Says Sexual Orientation Is Protected Under Title VII
With a broader circuit split, this case will almost certainly give the high court another opportunity to resolve the issue.
Morning Docket: 02.27.18
* The Supreme Court heard argument in Janus yesterday and, well, labor rights were fun while they lasted! [National Law Journal] * Marvin Washington's pot decriminalization suit dismissed, continuing the Jets losing streak. [Law360] * The explosion of Emoji keyboards presents a problem for eDiscovery. So bust out those Rick & Morty stickers if you want to keep your insider trading habits from prying eyes. [Legaltech News] * How does a receiver deal with Bitcoin? How can currency with no "home" be seized? A Jones Day partner is figuring that out. [The Recorder] * Supreme Court debates whether or not Amex can prevent merchants from offering incentives to keep people from using their Amex card. So if it gets more difficult to use your corporate card, blame the justices. [Courthouse News Service] * The head of legal relationship management for Barclays discusses the bank's model for dealing with outside counsel. [Big Law Business]