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Morning Docket: 06.23.17
* Federal investigators are delving into multimillion-dollar deals involving former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and his son-in-law, Jeffrey Yohai. [New York Times] * The Fifth Circuit lifts the injunction against H.B. 1523, Mississippi's notorious "religious freedom" law that many regard as antigay (but the court ruled on jurisdictional rather than gay-hating grounds). [Texas Lawyer] * In the wake of a mistrial in the criminal case against him, Bill Cosby plans to educate young men on how to avoid accusations of sexual assault. (My advice: don't commit sexual assault.) [New York Times] * The Fourth Circuit affirms almost all the convictions of ex-CIA officer in a leak case -- a potentially significant ruling if the Trump administration follows through on its threats to prosecute leakers. [How Appealing] * The Seventh Circuit declines to reinstate the conviction of Brendan Dassey, the defendant made famous by Making A Murderer. [ABA Journal] * Martin Shkreli, aka "Pharma Bro," is gearing up for trial -- and, for the record, he is "so innocent." [New York Times] * More disturbing news from my ancestral homeland of the Philippines, involving accusations that the police are shaking down families in distress as part of President Rodrigo Duterte's "war on drugs." [Washington Post]
8 Tips For Creating A Comprehensive ‘AI In The Workplace’ Policy
Corporate investment and usage in generative AI technologies continues to accelerate. This article offers eight specific tips to consider when creating an AI usage policy.
North Carolina’s Cynical ‘Repeal’ Is For Money, Not To Help Transgender People
It's not about helping people, it is about cold, hard cash.
An Important Legal Victory For Transgender Folk
Yay! Good news!
Non-Sequiturs: 12.08.16
* Handicapping the race for the Supreme Court vacancy. [Bloomberg BNA] * Can redecorating courthouses make a difference to justice? [Katz Justice] * An illuminating interview with the lawyer behind Loving v. Virginia. [Coverage Opinions] * States' rights are all well and good when talking about the emission of pollutants, but not when it comes to marijuana. Wait -- what? [Slate] * Was the end of Gawker inevitable? [Law and More] * Will gun owners in Ohio have more rights than LGBT people? [The Trace]
Non-Sequiturs: 11.18.16
* A primer: everything you need to know about Jeff Sessions. [The Marshall Project] * A Texas lawmaker wants to force schools to out LGBT students to their parents. [The New Civil Rights Movement] * Loretta Lynch still wants you to report hate crimes. [Huffington Post] * A threesome leads to a suspension for an attorney. [Legal Profession Blog] * A $25 million settlement is expected for the Trump University fraud case. [New York Daily News] * A new spin on CLEs. [ABA Journal] * Low divorce rates are bad for lawyers. [Law and More]
A Career In Legal Services: Practising Law Institute Honors Toby J. Rothschild
PLI honors Toby J. Rothschild with its inaugural Victor J. Rubino Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Training, recognizing his dedication and impact.
Non-Sequiturs: 10.05.16
* The lawsuit filed by Harris Faulkner over the Hasbro toy named Harris Faulkner has been settled. [Jezebel] * A look at LGBT claims in state courts. [Lambda Legal] * The NCAA and UCLA are being sued over concussions in college football. [Los Angeles Times] * This is a complete waste of judicial resources. [Slate] * A look at the VP debate live tweets. [Law and More] * Mike Pence's terrible legacy on reproductive freedom. [Salon]
Non-Sequiturs: 09.14.16
* Bar exam results from Washington. Numbers are down... is the state's alternative lawyer program partly responsible? [Bar Exam Stats] * Important advice for a young attorney: consider the billing rates of your practice group. [Bobogado] * Now the ACC is pulling out of North Carolina over the wide-ranging discrimination bill -- superseding local ordinances protecting against LGBT discrimination generally -- that dumb, reductionist types insist on calling the "bathroom law." [CBS Sports] * Acquittals require the human connection. [Katz Justice] * And if you don't believe that one, here's the psychology to back it up. [Law360] * You can get out of stuff by fearing documents? [Lowering the Bar] * This sponsored post from our site is worth a look, featuring an interview with a general counsel and a managing partner on the fallout from the Moneylaw associate salary bumps. [Above the Law] * Sad news tonight as Finnegan mourns the passing of Ford Farabow, one of the firm's founding partners. [Finnegan]
No, That Is Not How ‘Religious Freedom’ Works At All
Judge Reeves did not let that one stand.
Non-Sequiturs: 05.12.16
* Behold! The power of a single judge. A Brazilian state judge shuts down Brazil's most popular chat app, WhatsApp, for 72 hours. [The Intercept] * The 16 most... unique legal defenses in history. [Reeves Law Group] * Do ponytails count as a professional hairstyle? [Corporette] * Former clerks of the late justice speak about Scalia's legacy. [C-SPAN] * Can the Urban Confessional Project actually help stressed-out lawyers? [Law and More] * Germany is annulling the convictions of 50,000 men for homosexuality, saying the victims of this now obsolete law shouldn't have to live with the stigma of conviction. [Wonkette] * Michael Ratner, noted civil rights attorney who challenged the government's detention of prisoners without judicial review at Guantánamo Bay, RIP. [New York Times]
Best Practices In Trust Accounting: What Every Lawyer Needs To Know
Learn legal trust accounting best practices to ensure compliance and protect client funds. Discover expert tips to set your firm up for success.
Police Get Benchslapped Over Bias
Judge slaps at police department targeting gay men.
Non-Sequiturs: 05.04.16
* Remember how Villanova won the NCAA men's basketball championship on a crazy buzzer beater? It didn't hurt to have support from the man upstairs or at least from the priest on their bench. Father Rob Hagan is a criminal lawyer turned chaplain for the Villanova men's basketball team. [Coverage Opinions] * The Department of Justice has come to the completely obvious conclusion that North Carolina's potty police bill violates the Civil Right Act, and now millions in federal school funding are in jeopardy. Just what the world needs, a decline in the education of the people that passed HB2. [Charlotte Observer] * An interesting proposal says law schools and engineering programs should share curriculum. But I was assured there'd be no math... [Chronicle of Higher Education] * The West Point debate team may have lost to a team from the Bard Prison Initiative, but they gained a lot in the process. [Washington Post] * Yeah, bar exam results from everywhere have been bad, but these Kansas results are really bad. [Bar Exam Stats] * An illuminating interview with author Anthony Papa, who was granted clemency after serving 12 years for a non-violent drug offense. [Keri Blakinger] * How well do states do when they are in front of the Supreme Court, and which are the most successful? [Empirical SCOTUS]
Non-Sequiturs: 04.19.16
* Watch out, law students! Democratic politician Darren Soto is in hot water for what he wrote as part of Law Revue. [Gawker] * Bernie may be complaining about Hillary's fundraising, but according to election law expert Rick Hasen, "legally this seems weak." Well, when you are alleging someone is breaking the law, "legally weak" is good enough. [The Atlantic] * Fourth Circuit to the rescue! Today, the court held that federal law prevents public schools from banning students from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity. [Slate] * Predictions on how the justices will wind up voting in U.S. v. Texas. [Empirical SCOTUS] * A new day, a new lawsuit against Trump. Filed yesterday, Cheryl Jacobus is suing for defamation, and Michelle Fields seems like she might not be far behind. [The Slot] * ICYMI, here's our own Elie Mystal talking elections on Morning Joe. [MSNBC] * Need more time to focus on business development? Delegate your work. [Reboot Your Law Practice]
Non-Sequiturs: 04.18.16
* If Justice Scalia had lived to July, he may have undone all of the advances of the Obama administration, which probably explains why the Republicans are so hard up about Merrick Garland's nomination. [Slate] * Feeling inspired by HBO's Confirmation? Get the skinny on what it's like to try a discrimination case. [Forensis Group] * The Office of the Solicitor General has had quite the heavy workload this term. [Empirical SCOTUS] * The Supreme Court won't hear the Authors Guild appeal to the Second Circuit ruling in favor of Google for its book scanning project. [Techdirt] * Gay republican confronts Ted Cruz over religious-freedom inspired laws. Let's just say Cruz didn't come off as a defender of LGBTQ rights. [Huffington Post] * An illuminating interview with Wendy Davis, on what's next following her defeat in the Texas Gubernatorial race. [Jezebel] * St. Mary’s law professor David Grenardo on why the NCAA system is unfair, and as a former college football player, he knows what he is talking about. [San Antonio Express-News]
Non-Sequiturs: 04.07.16
* Feel utterly powerless at your law firm? You aren't alone, and here are some tips for reclaiming your power. [Law and More] * When you are engaging with a threatening opponent, make sure you never let your guard down. [Katz Justice] * One of the lasting legacies of the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearing, about to get the dramatic treatment by HBO, is the creation of the Independent Women’s Forum, a conservative, anti-feminist powerhouse. [Slate] * Barbara MF Streisand is weighing in on the state of the Supreme Court, because why wouldn't you care about what Funny Girl has to say about the Court. [Huffington Post] * U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Fogel is preaching the benefits of mindfulness. [WSJ Law Blog] * Looking back on the history of legal blogging. [Big Law Business] * Yeah, cops have no idea how they are supposed to enforce the North Carolina anti-LGBTQ bill. [Gawker] * Don't forget! We are taking submission for ATL's annual Law Revue Contest. Deadline is April 18th. [Above the Law]