Texas Legislators Threaten Sidley Over Abortion Care Travel Costs
They're going after big (law) dogs.
Around The World In 40 Days: Leaving Biglaw To Travel The World
Nineteen destinations in 15 countries on six continents -- sounds way more fun than doc review, doesn't it?
Reasoning, Tool Calling, And Agentic Systems In Legal LLMs
Domain-specific AI provides accuracy and reliable legal reasoning.
Morning Docket: 06.29.17
* Phone sex operators are suing over labor law violations. Because, fittingly, you're not supposed to be able to f**k phone sex operators. [Law.com] * The National Law Journal continues to milk its ability to count because that's value add journalism! Today they count lawyers by city. [National Law Journal] * A list of high profile pro bono matters that Biglaw firms have taken on. Does your firm make the list? [American Lawyer] * Newly revealed FIFA report finds "appearance of improprieties." Yes, awarding an athletic tournament to a country with 120 degree weather and a slave labor bid does appear improper. Glad we got to the bottom of that. [Corporate Counsel] * Lawyers explain their travel hacks. [ABA Journal] * Divorce lawyer is also a matador. This isn't some kind of metaphor -- he fights bulls. [Chicago Tribune] * Nikki Haley becomes the latest official to run into Hatch Act trouble. [NPR] * Justice Breyer is the most talkative justice on the Supreme Court. I wonder who's the least talkative... [Law360]
Watch: Two Lawyers Fight Over Airplane Armrest
LAWYER FIGHT!!!
A Veteran Solo With A National Practice
Meet Michael D.J. Eisenberg, Veterans’ Benefits and Federal Employment Attorney.
Travel Tips From A Solo/Small Firm Road Warrior
How to get around the country.
Paying for Law School in 2025: A Straight-Talk Playbook
Juno has consistently secured the best private loan deals for students at the Top MBA programs since 2018—now they’re bringing that same offer to law students, at no cost. Students can check their personalized offers at juno.us/atl This article is for general information only and is not personal financial advice.
Pigs Slaughter You
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann identifies the costs of piggishness.
Justice Scalia Has Horrible Motel Experience
The travel gods must be frowning on Justice Scalia.
Qui Tam: Business Travel
Do you work while traveling, or do you luxuriate in the "free" travel billables?
Beyond Biglaw: Traveling Time, Again
How much do you travel for work, and do you enjoy it? Some thoughts and advice from Gaston Kroub.
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The United States v. The United Kingdom
In which areas does the United Kingdom beat the United States? In-house columnist Mark Herrmann identifies a few.
Want To Leave the Law and Travel Around the World?
How would you like to ditch your legal job and travel around the world, photographing and writing about the places you visit?
Taking the New York Bar Exam? You Probably Won’t Be Able to Find a Place to Stay…
When boy bands attack: say goodbye to a conveniently located hotel during the July 2013 New York bar exam.
Career Alternatives for Attorneys: Disney World Guru
Looking to leave the law? Your treasure trove of "useless" knowledge could actually be a valuable asset.
Weapons On A Plane? TSA Says ‘Sure!’
The TSA continues to make rules based on emotion and appearances rather than passenger safety.