Manhattan

Which prominent federal judge, married to a big-time Biglaw partner, just purchased a penthouse for $8.7 million?

Ronan Farrow leads a charmed life; check out his $1.5 million apartment.

How much did this Morrison & Foerster partner get for his gigantic pied-a-terre in a celebrity-infested building?

How much did this young Wachtell partner pay for these two amazing apartments?

How did this stay-at-home mom turned in-house lawyer afford a $12 million Manhattan apartment?

How many sixth-year associates can afford $2 million apartments?

How many parades feature Supreme Court litigants and signs about federal statutes? Some photos from yesterday's Pride March in NYC.

* I would totally go see “Jaws 2013: Lawyers On The Beach.” [The Legal Geeks] * Downey Brand laid off support staff this week. Man, I thought that laundry detergent was recession-proof… oh, wait, I’m being told that Downey Brand is law firm, a very well-scented law firm. [ABA Journal] * Sleep expert testifies in Michael Jackson case. Keeps jurors awake! [Expert Witness Blog] * It’s illegal to burn you ex’s clothes? Bah. Next you’re going to tell me you can’t set fire to his car. [Legal Juice] * Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance’s inability to prosecute his political rivals makes it harder for him to do whatever he wants by threatening his political rivals with prosecution. That’s not exactly a bad thing. [Simple Justice] * Oh look, the FAA might finally acknowledge that making people turn off their electronic devices during takeoff and landing is a stupid rule that has absolutely no bearing whatsoever on flight safety. [Wall Street Journal]

How much did this 12,000-square-foot mansion in Manhattan sell for?

This dream home actually comes with a nightmarish history....

Lawyers need to get out of their offices more, but these are not the ideal circumstances.

So many millions, so few bedrooms....

A partner at a major law firm just acquired a beautiful prewar apartment on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

Biglaw offers big rewards. Check out this M&A partner's townhouse, now on the market for $7.25 million.

A former Biglaw partner purchases the former home of a famous diplomat and noted journalist -- for the cool sum of $11 million.

An actress from an iconic film of the 1990s went to law school, got married, and had a family. They recently moved to a Harlem townhouse. Let's have a look-see....

Are you at work with power, but no heat? If so, you are not alone.

Here are two New York City apartments, both priced between $1 million and $2 million. Which would you rather purchase?

Partners, you can keep your lousy spring bonuses. This associate doesn't need your money; he just bought a $3.6 million apartment....

* Vicious infighting, “arm twisting,” and discord at the Supreme Court? It almost sounds like the justices are in a sorority. According to this report, there hasn’t been so much bitterness and tension at the high court in almost 70 years. [CBS News]

* The Supreme Court might have issued a ruling on the Affordable Care Act, but the battle is far from over. With a repeal vote coming this week in the House, critics are now on the offensive about interpretations of insurance subsidy provisions. [New York Times]

* Dewey have a bankruptcy filing potpourri for you! With countless objections from the U.S. Trustee and many D&L motions on tap, advisers for the failed firm may be in for a long, bumpy ride at this afternoon’s hearing before Judge Martin Glenn. [Am Law Daily (sub. req.)]

* Noting that legislators hadn’t violated the New York Open Meetings Law, an appellate court overturned a trial court decision and refused to push the Empire State’s gay marriage law back into the closet. [Bloomberg]

* Lincoln Memorial’s Duncan School of Law has again been denied ABA accreditation. Seeing as the ABA would likely accredit a shoe, maybe the administration should throw in the towel. [Knoxville News Sentinel]

* If you’re having trouble getting a job as a scientist, you might want to consider going to law school instead. Many schools have near-perfect employment rates nine months after graduation. /trolling [Washington Post]

* Footloose in NYC: a middle-aged couple was arrested for dancing on a subway platform, and now they’re suing. We shudder to think what would would have happened if the pair was drinking soda. [New York Post]