Parties

Morning Docket: 04.15.22

* When champagne brings pain: Man wins 450k suing his job because they threw him a birthday party. [WSOC TV] * Due to an anti-CRT law, Missouri teacher loses job after teaching a fictional work about Martin Luther King. I’m sure this is what he would have wanted. [Salon] * Of course Netflix is a video service provider, but are they legally? [Cleveland] * NY lawyer's years of using his firm to fund his Big Tyme living could make for a radio hit. [Reuters] * It's my money and I want to use it now: Law prevents discrimination against cash-users. [WCVB]

By Chris Williams

Parties

Attorneys Are Fun People To Be Around

I first realized that lawyers might be especially inclined to have a good time when I was in law school.

By Jordan Rothman

Decrypting Crypto, Digital Assets, And Web3

"Decrypting Crypto" is a go-to guide for understanding the technology and tools underlying Web3 and issues raised in the context of specific legal practice areas.

By Joanna F. Wasick

Biglaw

Celebrating Champions Of Diversity And Inclusion In The Legal Profession

Congratulations -- and thanks -- to these inspiring leaders of the bar and change agents.

By David Lat

Holidays and Seasons

‘Tis The Season… For Networking Tips

How to engage in this seemingly awkward social interaction.

By Vittoria Fariello

Small Law Firms

A Toast To The Lawyers Who Don’t Drink

Non-drinking lawyers suffer the same amount of stress as any other lawyer -- they just find other ways to take the edge off.

By Steven Chung

Gay

Two Leading Lawyers Who Are Making A Difference

Congratulations to Lisa Linsky and Bernadette Harrigan on this well-deserved recognition!

By David Lat

Skills That Set Firms Apart

Legal expertise alone isn’t enough. Today’s most successful firms invest in developing the skills that drive collaboration, leadership, and business growth. Our on-demand, customizable training modules deliver practical, high-impact learning for attorneys and staff—when and where they need it.

By Barbri

Drinking