Old People

Why Aren’t We There Yet?

This has been a week of random neural firings.

After Your Legal Career Is Over…

You've retired... now what?

The New Law Firm: Old Blood, New Blood, And Robot Blood?

Law schools continue to crank out graduates into an uncertain future. Law school graduates have debt; robots don’t.

Non-Sequiturs: 07.01.18

* Having placed Justice Anthony Kennedy's Supreme Court retirement in political context, let's now put it into historical context. [Retropolis / Washington Post] * This makes some folks quite upset, but there's no denying it: the Roberts Court is now truly the Roberts Court (and he probably isn't thrilled about it either). [Empirical SCOTUS] * Kathryn Haun -- a former Kennedy clerk, by the way -- has parlayed her expertise in Bitcoin, developed during her years as a federal prosecutor, into a new position leading Andreessen Horowitz's $300 million fund focusing on cryptocurrency-related startups. Congrats, Katie! [Axios] * Let's not forget about President Trump's transformation of the lower federal courts -- because it's not just about SCOTUS. [The Takeaway / WNYC] * Check out Susman Godfrey's new mandatory retirement policy -- could this become the industry standard? [Texas Lawyer] * Yes, the First Amendment is awesome and all -- but is it also encouraging errors in news reporting, as Charles Glasser suggests? [Daily Caller] * Speaking of mistakes, Ed Whelan sets Ben Shapiro straight on Judge Brett Kavanaugh, a leading contender to replace Justice Kennedy. [Bench Memos / National Review] * President Trump says he wants to pick a SCOTUS nominee who could serve on the Court for 40 years or more -- and if you take the five youngest names on his list of 25, it's entirely possible. [Althouse] * This should come as no surprise, but now law firms are joining the chase after data scientists. [Artificial Lawyer] * Congratulations to the Practising Law Institute (PLI) and Fastcase, innovators in their respective spaces, on their new alliance. [Dewey B Strategic]

8 Helpful Hints On What Not To Call An Older Employee

It's not good, not fair, and not legal. So why are there so many cases of thinly disguised ageism?

Make Way For The New Generation Of Lawyers, Lest You Be Left In The Dust

Without embracing change, you’ll be left in the dust, and there’s no money for us in dust collection.

What You Need To Know About ‘Respectful’ Law Firm Succession Planning

No dinosaur lawyer -- in fact, no lawyer, at whatever career stage -- wants to be treated as having a 'sell by date.'

Is It Ageist To Microtarget On Facebook?

Facebook could be the new vanguard of age discrimination.

How To Talk With Older People About Law School Loans

With some explanation, individuals from any generation can understand the complexities of living with student debt.

Judge Posner, Uncensored: ‘I Don’t Really Care What People Think’

The recently retired Richard Posner has lost none of his famous candor.

Just Because Judge Posner Retired Doesn’t Mean Everyone Should

Perhaps these judicial dinosaurs even wind up in judicial tar pits.

The Backstory Behind Judge Richard Posner’s Retirement

Judge Posner had some very specific reasons for his surprise retirement from the bench.

A 107-Year-Old Attorney Is Still Working At This Prominent Firm

Which major regional firm is keeping this extremely senior partner on its payroll?

Be Proud Of Your ‘Mediocre’ Career

So many lawyers have been the “foot soldiers,” the “grunts,” slogging through the thicket of individual clients and businesses.

President Trump Likely Terminates Employees In Violation Of The Law — And Jeff Sessions Might Be Next

It seems President Trump isn't familiar with 'wrongful termination in violation of public policy.'