Papa John’s

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 07.27.18

* Papa John has filed suit against his former company in a bid to protect his legacy as America's foremost "racist guy who makes bad pizza." [Wall Street Journal] * While everyone prattles on about Trump's tapes, the government just blew another deadline to reunite the children they kidnapped with their parents. [Courthouse News Service] * Troubled law school Arizona Summit trying to get ASU to take its students if or when it loses accreditation. By the way, if you want to hear an in-depth discussion about the problems with Arizona Summit and its sibling schools, check out this. [AZ Central] * Speaking of independent law schools, the landscape for these programs -- for-profit or not -- is getting harder. [Law.com] * Lawsuit seeking to desegregate Minneapolis schools is moving forward. [MinnPost] * Government argues that Evan Greebel deserves 5 years for his role in aiding Shkreli. [Law360] * Former Biglaw associate accused of ripping off Harlem church. [New York Law Journal]

By Joe Patrice
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 12.08.17

* Corporations: 1. Unpaid Interns: 0. [Hollywood Reporter] * Don Jr.'s claim of attorney-client privilege over a conversation he had with Daddy probably won't stand up if Mueller pushes the issue. [Talking Points Memo] * A review of John Grisham's latest -- when law students go rogue. [Law and More] * How liberal or conservative are the judges in your state? See the chart on page 1743 of this new study! [SSRN] * Working moms conquer their toughest holiday challenges. [CorporetteMoms] * Jobs Attorneys Hate for $100, Alex. Publicly pulling back from your client's "misunderstanding." [The Root] * The battle between former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino and Papa John. [Deadspin]

By Above the Law
Attorney Misconduct

Morning Docket: 11.14.12

* “[T]here is only so far you can go when representing clients.” David Tamman, the ex-Nixon Peabody partner who was “thrown under the bus” by the firm, was found guilty of helping a client cover up a $20M Ponzi scheme. [Thomson Reuters News & Insight] * You surely must remember former UT Law dean Larry Sager and his controversial $500K forgivable loan. Well, as it turns out, the school is now condemning the practice as inappropriate, and calling for its permanent suspension. [Texas Tribune] * Someone finally sued a power company over its horrendous response to Hurricane Sandy. Long Island Power Authority should’ve seen this lawsuit coming, but was woefully unprepared. Figures. [Bloomberg] * I can haz copyright infringement? Internet memes are all the rage — we even had our own contest — but you may find yourself wading into dangerous intellectual property waters with improper use. [Corporate Counsel] * Papa John’s is facing a $250M class-action lawsuit for spamming its customers with text messages advertising deals. With share prices dropping, it must suck to be Peyton Manning right now. [CNNMoney]

By Staci Zaretsky