Nepotism

Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 07.16.12

* I thought Def Leppard got a cut every time a stripper takes off her clothes. [Legal Blog Watch] * Catherine Rampell tackles the sputtering lawyer salaries numbers. Yes, to the New York Times, you listen. [Economix / New York Times] * Oh nepotism, the thing that proves that it’s better to be lucky than good. [Wise Law NY] * It’s kind of funny if your entire document production can be flummoxed by a squirrel. [Wired] * The New York City Bar association is putting together a task force of people to look at the terrible legal job market. You know who isn’t trying to come up with the a response to the terrible market? It rhymes with American Bulls**ttar Association. [WSJ Law Blog]

By Elie Mystal
Small Law Firms

Size Matters: In Praise of Nepotism

Nepotism is not a new concept. Small firm columnist Valerie Katz would bet that anyone reading this article can imagine an example where nepotism played a role in one's obtaining a legal job, rising to prominence at a law firm, or securing a client. Some people, including myself, used to scoff at those people. She thought that one should rise or fall based solely on his merit. She was wrong (and naive)....

By Valerie Katz
Media and Journalism

Don’t Mess With Singapore

Readers of the New York Times may have noted an odd correction/apology in the paper last week: In 1994, Philip Bowring, a contributor to the International Herald Tribune’s op-ed page, agreed as part of an undertaking with the leaders of the government of Singapore that he would not say or imply that Prime Minister Lee […]

By Kashmir Hill