Why Trump Could Avoid State Criminal Liability If He’s Re-Elected President
Putting Trump behind bars will not be an easy feat to accomplish.
Why Trump Will Not Run As An Independent
Pundits rightfully fret (or delight) that Trump will tear the Republican Party in half.
Why Law Firms Are Moving Beyond The Billable Hour
Explore 5 expert-backed reasons law firms are rethinking the billable hour and how legal billing software is leading the way.
Election 2020 (Part II): 3 Security Questions Electronic Voting Systems Providers Need To Answer
We need to have confidence in our electoral processes.
Can Trump Be Indicted For Electoral Coercion?
Columnist Mark Herrmann analyzes the statute that makes it a crime for presidential candidates to strong-arm people for votes.
Election 2020: When Copyrights & Voting Systems Collide
You may or may not agree with the complaints being lodged against voting machine systems used in this election, but it is nonsensical to argue against mechanisms that should be in place to ensure that voters are not disenfranchised.
Time-Traveling Conspiracy Theorist Lawyer Running For President
This lawyer claims to have participated in a secret government time travel program and that his work teleporting to Mars uniquely qualifies him for the nation's highest office.
The Law Firm’s Guide To Trust Accounting And Three-Way Reconciliation
Proper trust accounting and three-way reconciliation are essential for protecting client funds and avoiding serious compliance risks. In this guide, we break down these critical processes and show how legal-specific software can help your firm stay accurate, efficient, and audit-ready.
The Presidential Candidates And White-Collar Crime
What would the top presidential candidates do -- if elected -- with white-collar criminal prosecutions?
Non-Sequiturs: 01.11.16
* That time when an embarrassing photo from law school came back to haunt MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. [NBC Sports] * This is one way to get people interested in tax law -- put a princess on trial. [Wall Street Journal] * This may be the most innocuous set of scandal pictures you will ever see, but the Iranian national soccer team's goalie still got arrested over them. [Screamer] * Why won't America, land of immigrants, let an immigrant be president? [Vox] * Burn! You may have already signed away your right! The real truth behind credit card agreements. [My Bank Tracker] * Yeah... you really should read those homeowners association rules. [Legal Juice]
Picking Justices Is Half The Fun Of A Presidency
Which president has had the most fun?
Morning Docket: 12.03.15
* You don't hear this much, but The Daily News nails it with a biting criticism of the GOP presidential candidates' response to the tragic San Bernardino shooting: "Prayers aren’t working." [The Daily News] * Looks like Dickstein Shapiro is looking to get hitched before the end of the year -- they are reportedly talking to multiple potential merger partners. [Law.com] * Cozen O'Connor partner Wayne Rohde is accused of lying about his attorney disciplinary record. [National Law Journal] * Rahm Emmanuel is resisting calls for his resignation amid the scandal surrounding the shooting death by Chicago cops of Laquan McDonald. [CNN] * Browne George Ross LLP was hit with a $6 million malpractice suit. [Law360] * Law firms are getting in the holiday spirit, over 100 firms are working together on a clothing drive for the homeless. [Legal Times]
Free Attorney Time Tracking Template For Smarter Billing
Tired of messy time logs? This free attorney time tracking template helps you bill with confidence and accuracy. Learn more in the full article.
Non-Sequiturs: 09.21.15
* That Anheuser-Busch/SABMiller deal is going to make a lot of people a lot of money in fees. [Dealbreaker] * Thank you, John Oliver! Publicity from Last Week Tonight helped the Orleans Parish Public Defenders Office meet their fundraising goals. Though why a public defenders officer has to resort to crowdfunding in the first instance just boggles the mind. [New Orleans Advocate (last story)] * More states release the bar passage rate for the July exam -- which means more bad news. [Bar Exam Stats] * The battle over whether Kim Dotcom should be extradited to the United States to face racketeering and copyright infringement charges begins, with legal heavyweights taking sides. [Computer World] * GOP candidates are throwing Justice Roberts under the bus faster than a contestant on Big Brother. [Jost on Justice] * This is how to handle typos Biglaw style. [Daily Lawyer Tips] * If you're in the Boston area, check out Lat's latest event for his book Supreme Ambitions (affiliate link) on Thursday. [Supreme Ambitions]