Ken Starr Fired — Can Still Teach ConLaw
The other shoe drops: Ken Starr fired.
Non-Sequiturs: 05.25.16
* Peter Thiel may not have liked being a lawyer, but he's willing to pay for them -- as long as they're suing Gawker. [Law and More] * The owner of the New York Jets is backing Donald Trump and he has an unblemished record of picking winners. As long as you ignore Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow, Ken O'Brien, the desiccated corpses of Brett Favre and Neal O'Donnell... actually this may turn out okay for the Democrats. [Lawyers, Guns and Money] * The Senate actually did something, and it was good! Yesterday, they passed a bill to help sexual assault survivors. [Slate] * Did Casey Anthony pay for Jose Baez's legal services with her body? A private investigator claims that she did. [Radar Online] * The term "Oriental," as a way to refer to people, is being stripped from federal law. [Air Talk] * Follow up is super important, especially when you are trying to build your own law practice. [Reboot Your Law Practice]
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.
Judge Resigns After Thousands Of Photos Of Nude Defendants Are Found On His Computer
Wow... The judge was given notice to "not destroy [or] otherwise dispose of [his] paddle."
Settlement Reached In Litigation Between Alan Dershowitz, Paul Cassell, And Bradley Edwards
Three legal superstars agree to end their legal battle.
The Curious Case Of Ellen Pao, One Year Later
In 2015, diversity and inclusion were quite the buzzwords in the tech and legal industries; in 2016, can diversity and inclusion initiatives have a real, significant impact on the data in our profession?
Professor Resigns After Accusations Of Sleeping With Students
A well-regarded professor is out after a secretive investigation process and reports that a Title IX investigation uncovered relationships with students.
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.
ATL March Madness: Best Law School Scandal, Pt. 2
The second half of this year's ATL March Madness revealed!
ATL March Madness: Best Law School Scandal
It's time to get voting in ATL's annual March Madness bracket!
Prosecutor Caught With His Pants Down
This prosecutor allegedly used prostitutes 'hundreds of times' over the last five years.
Partner Leaves Firm After Sex Abuse Lawsuit
What one party views as a decade plus of “sexual, physical and emotional abuse,” another sees as a “romantic relationship” that ended “badly.”
Hanky-Panky Judge Surrenders Law License After Offering Favourable Ruling In Exchange for ‘Favours’
Can you say "corruption"?
A Celebrity On Trial For Kinky Sex Beatings
The courthouse steps were jammed with reporters and cameramen trying to get an early quote from the silent and sullen-looking celeb.
Lawyer Accused Of Trading Legal Services For Sexual Favors Found Dead In Apparent Suicide
This was not his first experience with allegations of ethical improprieties and attorney misconduct.
Lawyer Seen ‘Bent Over A Table Apparently Having Sex With An Inmate’
Allegations of jailhouse sex shenanigans earn a lawyer some unwelcome attention.
Law Firm Employee Accused Of Trading Sex For Legal Services
Lawyers, please make sure your employees aren't making deals with clients to the effect of "get me off and we'll get you off."