Fentanyl Death Suit Against Snapchat Could Signal Change In Section 230’s Protection
Social media is a dangerous place. Especially when hosts do little to mitigate the risks.
Morning Docket: 04.26.21
* The Supreme Court may soon hear a case involving a high school cheerleader's Snapchat rant. Really hope the justices find a way to quote the movie Bring it On... [Washington Post] * Reddit is facing a lawsuit for failing to remove child sexual abuse materials. [Verge] * A former lawyer has published a memoir detailing some of the ugly parts of the legal profession she witnessed during her career. [New York Post] * A lawsuit may soon reveal who the inventor of Bitcoin really is. [CNBC] * A disgraced South Jersey lawyer is accused of gambling away around $2.4 million he conned from investors in a scheme involving fake Eagles tickets. This New Jersey lawyer should be doubly shamed for seemingly not supporting the Giants... [Daily Voice]
How Legal Intelligence Is Bringing In A New Era Of Litigation For Plaintiff Firms
Darrow is building a new category of legal intelligence — one that helps firms understand complex legal landscapes earlier, more clearly, and with greater confidence.
‘The Snapchat Story’ Has All The Salacious Details Legal and Tech Nerds Will Love
If you are a legal and tech nerd, then you will thoroughly enjoy Gallagher’s new book.
Federal Judge Ruined The Internet Yesterday
It's a Copyright Act violation to embed a Tweet now. Ugh.
Non-Sequiturs: 07.06.17
* Neil Gorsuch has already changed the Supreme Court for forever. [Rewire] * Which attorneys/firms racked up the most SCOTUS wins in 2016? [Empirical SCOTUS] * One small step back for Trump's EPA, one giant step forward for breathing. [Ars Technica] * Yes, it is a message to Donald Trump. No, he won't listen. [Huffington Post] * If only we had a system of laws that would prevent a company from buying their largest competitor and thereby decreasing competition in the market. [NPR] * Scandals might change the media landscape. [Law and More] * In every good lawyer there's a little bit of Wonder Woman. [TaxProf Blog]
Non-Sequiturs: 06.28.17
* Very interesting piece by Mark Joseph Stern on Justice Neil M. Gorsuch's dissent in Pavan v. Smith (aka the "LGBT parents on birth certificates" case). It seems to me that Justice Gorsuch's statement is technically correct -- the Arkansas Department of Health (1) was okay with giving the named plaintiffs their birth certificates and (2) conceded that in the artificial-insemination context, gay couples can't be treated differently than straight couples (see the Arkansas Supreme Court opinion, footnote 1 and page 18) -- but it's either confusing, at best, or misleading and disingenuous, at worst (the view of Shannon Minter of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, counsel to the plaintiffs). [Slate] * Speaking of Justice Gorsuch, Adam Feldman makes some predictions about what we can expect from him in the future, based on his first few opinions. [Empirical SCOTUS] * Professor Rick Hasen has made up his mind on this: "Gorsuch is the new Scalia, just as Trump promised." [Los Angeles Times] * The VC welcomes a new co-conspirator: Professor Sai Prakash, a top scholar of constitutional law and executive power. [Volokh Conspiracy / Washington Post] * Now that Harvard Law School will accept GRE scores in lieu of LSAT scores, what do law school applicants need to know about the two tests? [Law School HQ] * And what do Snapchat users need to know about the app's new "Snap Map" feature? Cyberspace lawyer Drew Rossow flags potential privacy problems. [WFAA]
Non-Sequiturs: 03.13.17
* The problem with Oklahoma's district attorneys. [Slate] * You can survive a career transition. [Law and More] * Now here's a fine that could bring in some real money. [The Slot] * Inside Snapchat's IPO. [The Fashion Law] * Okay, so maybe the truth won't set you free. [Salon] * Try not to be complacent about the abortion of a law that is TrumpCare. [Lawyers, Guns and Money] * Proof? Why would you want that? [Huffington Post]
Snapchat For Lawyers — Is It Really Happening?
Is Snapchat an immature, unprofessional platform? Well, that's what we said about Facebook and Twitter too.
Sensing A World Gripped By Tumult And Confusion, Snapchat Files For IPO
You’re gonna love the new dystopia filter, bruh.
Survey: Majority Of Americans Likely To Hire A Lawyer Who’s Active On Social Media
Real authentic engagement by lawyers is needed to establish trust, a reputation, and relationships.
Why Your Practice Is Burning Money And How You Can Do Better
Our expert panel explores common sources of profit leakage along with practical steps for improvement.
Non-Sequiturs: 02.09.16
* That hashtag you're using might just be a registered trademark, but that doesn't mean it should be. [Buzzfeed] * Yale Law students filed a class action representing people held in quarantine for 21 days amid fear of the Ebola virus. [Hartford Courant] * The Sixth Circuit holds 10 weeks of constant video surveillance from a public road does not constitute a search under the Fourth Amendment. You know if you just assume you are always being watched, none of this really bothers you. [Volokh Conspiracy] * Understanding the rapid fire world of SnapChat is essential if you don't want to get left behind in the dustbin of history. [Associate's Mind] * Tackling the thorny issue of access to justice, in law school and after. [Reboot Your Law Practice] * The ABA House of Delegates joins the call for cameras in the Supreme Court. What do they have against puppies? [Fix the Court] * When we say, "life without parole," what do we really mean? [The New Yorker]
How To Keep Yourself From Losing Your Mind While Studying For The Bar Exam
When it came to the bar exam, you weren't studying. As it turns out, you were stuDYING.
Wherein A Naked Man Interrupts A Biglaw Deposition
We thought we'd seen it all when it came to deposition antics, but we were incredibly mistaken.
Morning Docket: 08.06.13
* Judges on the Third Circuit bench must really ♥ boobies. Breast cancer awareness bracelets can’t be banned by public schools if they aren’t lewd and if they comment on social issues. [Legal Intelligencer] * A bevy of Biglaw firms were involved as advisers in the sale of the Boston Globe, Newsweek, and the Washington Post, including Cleary Gottlieb, Cravath, and Morgan Lewis, among others. [Am Law Daily] * After surviving a motion for disqualification, Quinn Emanuel will continue to represent Snapchat. A short video of John Quinn laughing his ass off will be available for the next 10 seconds. [TechCrunch] * Alex Rodriguez, the only MLB player who will be appealing his drug-related suspension, has hired Reed Smith and Gordon & Rees to hit it out of the park during arbitration proceedings. [Am Law Daily] * Don’t say we never did you any favors: Here are the top 5 mistakes new in-house counsel make from the perspective of outside counsel. Take a look before you make them yourselves. [Texas Lawyer] * We saw this coming back in June (seventh item), but now it’s official. Prenda Law has dissolved after posting six figures in bonds for various ethical sanctions. Next step, bankruptcy? [National Law Journal] * If you’re interested in applying to a top 14 law school, make sure your stats and your story are both compelling. No one likes a boring law student. [Law Admissions Lowdown / U.S. News & World Report]