The Office

Morning Docket: 10.14.20

* A law school dean accidentally emailed confidential bar exam results and then sent another email asking that the first message be deleted. Ask Michael Scott how successful that usually is... [Charlotte Observer] * An autopsy suggests that the man allegedly struck by a car driven by the Attorney General of South Dakota died from the injuries he sustained from being hit by a vehicle. [NBC News] * A female lawyer was roasted online yesterday for criticizing the outfit worn by Judge Amy Coney Barrett at her confirmation hearing. [Fox News] * The Supreme Court yesterday declined to hear a case about whether President Trump violated the Emoluments Clause by maintaining ownership in businesses that receive payments from foreign governments. [CNN] * A former lawyer is pursuing a new career as a bagel consultant. Guess that's one way to make "dough"... [ABC News]

Morning Docket: 09.01.20

* A lawsuit says it is unfair patrons can't dine indoors in New York City, but can feast indoors in other New York counties. This lawsuit is important, since NYC has many good restaurants, including some people's favorite New York pizza joint... [New York Post] * A federal appeals court has ruled that former White House Counsel Don McGahn does not need to testify before a congressional committee. [Yahoo News] * A class action in New York has been filed by wedding venues questioning the state's 50-person limit on events in light of the fact that large protests were permitted. [Times Union] * A federal judge had some harsh words for the Kentucky Bar for making a lawyer jump through hoops to be licensed because she had bipolar disorder. [Bloomberg Law] * McDonald's has called its former CEO "morally bankrupt" for attempting to dismiss a lawsuit stemming from alleged sexual misconduct by the former leader. [Eater]

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