Trump Administration Continues To Ignore History, Science, And Its Own Conclusion That Refugees Actually Improve America’s Finances
We are truly living in the dumbest timeline.
Meet The Woman Leading An Army of Lawyers
This lawyer is working overtime to make sure the resistance to the travel ban is anything but chaotic.
Why Law Firms Are Moving Beyond The Billable Hour
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In Memoriam: Celebrating The Life Of Lawyer Trinh Huynh
A Vietnamese refugee and Princeton grad with a Southern twang, an infectious laugh, and a commitment to helping others.
Non-Sequiturs: 03.15.17
* Ummmm, they're making a sequel to My Cousin Vinny! Okay, it's in book form, but it's titled Back to Brooklyn, so I am already hopeful. [Amazon] * Meet Luis Mancheno, the refugee lawyer working against the Muslim ban. [Huffington Post] * The legal problem with disclosing bad cops to prosecutors. [Slate] * Dude. Jeff Sessions doesn't even have your back. [Salon] * Trump's attorney, Michael Cohen, is all upset because he doesn't understand the First Amendment. [Politico] * Best practices for vendor relationships. [Law and More]
Beyond Biglaw: A Refugee From Aleppo, And America’s Beauty
Personal reflections from columnist Gaston Kroub on the tumultuous times in which we live.
Judge Posner Benchslaps Governor Mike Pence On Syrian Refugee Opposition
Judge Posner finds no evidence to support the Republican VP nominee's policy on Syrian refugees.
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.
Non-Sequiturs: 11.27.15
* That was fast! When Howard Bashman (of our sister site How Appealing) talks, the U.S. Supreme Court listens. [How Appealing] * She doesn't mention it much on the campaign trail, but Carly Fiorina is the daughter of Article III aristocracy -- the late Judge Joseph T. Sneed III, a prominent conservative on the Ninth Circuit. [New York Times] * Is the supposed "hate crime" at Harvard Law School, involving the placement of black tape on the portraits of African-American law professors, actually a hoax? [Powerline via TaxProf Blog] * Elsewhere in academia, Professor Glenn Reynolds wonders: "If a cabal of Evil Conservatives set out to destroy academia from within, what, exactly, would it be doing differently?" [Instapundit] * Star Wars fans, discuss: "The Law is a Sith," according to Professor Adam Kolber. [PrawfsBlawg] * Can states bar Syrian refugees? Professor Ilya Somin thinks not (at least under current Supreme Court precedent). [Volokh Conspiracy] * Thoughts from Professor Ronald K.L. Collins on Hines v. Alldredge, the occupational speech case previously discussed by Tamara Tabo. [Concurring Opinions] * What can be done about problematic prosecutors? [New York Times via How Appealing]
Non-Sequiturs: 11.10.15
* Hey there 3Ls -- need a handy excuse for why you didn't do the assigned reading? Here's some help. [Law Prof Blawg]
* One law review's attempt to address diversity among its ranks. [Yale Law Journal]
* One Missouri Law School professor supports the protesting students, but with caveats. [Truth on the Market]
* Most lawyers DO have fulfilling careers -- well, as long as you live in Texas. Hardly seems worth it. [TaxProf Blog]
* One NYU Law professor, Jason M. Schultz aka @lawgeek, is moving on up. He'll be advising the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on IP and innovation. Congrats! [Twitter]
* On the eve of yet another GOP shitshow primary debate, a question for the ages: Is Hillary Clinton to the right, politically, of Richard Nixon? [Lawyers, Guns & Money]
* From an orphaned child refugee to a diplomat, an inspiring story. [Quartz]
Non-Sequiturs: 09.22.15
* The town of Collidge, Arizona, does not understand the establishment clause of the First Amendment... come to think of it, they aren't real clear on the exercise clause either, but that sure doesn't stop them from invoking it! [Wonkette] * Could Volkswagen's revelation (that they rigged their cars to beat emissions tests but then, in real life, pumped out emissions like a bloated redneck with IBS that's just been given a lifetime supply of baked beans) mean jail time for executives? [Mother Jones] * Are you a veteran thinking about law school? First of all, why? But if you're still interested, check out this upcoming Service to School even in D.C. to get the inside scoop. [Service to School] * Reagan may have been an actor by trade, but he sure spoke like a lawyer. [Guile is Good] * Don't know where to house refugees? How about the former Dachau concentration camps? The eminently practical, yet horrifying German solution. [The Guardian] * The papal visit starts today, and though expectations are high, there might be a nasty tax implication if the pontiff starts talking up Bernie Sanders too much. [TaxProf Blog] * When Americans talk about religious freedom, they do not mean Muslim Americans. No duh. [The Atlantic] * Book excerpt about the intersection of the girl who cried rape and lynching. [Jezebel] * Still care about the Kim Davis debacle? Well, she might be heading back to jail. [Slate] * If a Ponzi scheme is operated with Bitcoins, is it still a Ponzi scheme? [Dealbreaker]