Prosecutor Fired After Accusing Uber Driving Of Kidnapping
Because when you're the hammer, everything looks like a nail.
Non-Sequiturs: 09.01.17
This week in the legal blogosphere.... * Everyone gets their day in arbitration really doesn't have a great ring to it. But, Benchmark Capital's lawsuit against former Uber head Travis Kalanick is headed there anyway. [Law and More] * New York City Department of Education Chancellor Carmen Farina spoke at New York Law School about the partnerships and programs that create a truly comprehensive education for public school kids. Anyone interested in the state of public education should pay attention to Farina's remarks. [Cityland] * "I betrayed my people and will be known as a modern day Dathan, all for tax cuts, but all I got was this stupid hat" -- Gary Cohn soon. [The Levin Report] * Is the judge in Senator Menendez's trial unfairly disenfranchising voters by preventing him for attending Senate votes? [The Hill] * Remember William C. Bradford? Well, he says it was the hackers who made his account call Obama's mother a whore. That sounds totally plausible! [CNN] * Law student caught on video trying to burn money in front of a homeless man won't be expelled. He's a still a dick though. [Legal Cheek] * Judge Harold Murphy took senior status at 90. A look back at a distinguished career. [Bloomberg BNA] * Another reminder that doing good usually puts you behind the 8 ball financially. [Medium]
How 8am LawPay Takes The Sting Out Of Legal Billing
Getting paid can be an arduous task. You should make it as easy on yourself and your clients as possible.
Uber Tried To Make Biglaw A Gig Economy. Biglaw Told Them To Cram It.
Clients are always trying to get more for less, but there's a line between smart business and taking advantage.
The One Time Everyone Should Be Like Uber
The company seems to be trying very hard, and the board is very invested in turning things around.
Morning Docket: 06.07.17
* Is there a constitutional right to follow President Donald Trump on Twitter? Columbia University’s Knight First Amendment Institute apparently thinks so, and lawyers from the free-speech center have demanded that Trump’s unblock critics from his @realDonaldTrump account. Good luck! [WSJ Law Blog] * Following an investigation conducted by Perkins Coie, Uber fired more than 20 employees thanks to complaints of sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Perkins Coie's probe is separate from that of former Attorney General Eric Holder, who is now employed at Covington & Burling. [ABC News] * Per sources inside the Trump administration, the president is expected to nominate Cheryl Stanton, a former Ogletree Deakins partner, to head the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. Stanton shares a former boss with Labor Secretary Alex Acosta: Justice Samuel Alito. [Big Law Business] * Michelle Lee, the director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, has resigned. During her time at the USPTO, Lee was known for her efforts to crack down on patent trolls, which ultimately led to a decrease in their vexatious litigation. The Trump administration has not yet put forth a nominee. [Reuters] * The American Bar Association has granted provisional accreditation to the University of North Texas Dallas College of Law. Last summer, the ABA refused to grant even provisional accreditation to the school because there was concern about future graduates' ability to pass the bar exam. Congrats... [ABA Journal]
Self-Driving… To Criminal Charges?
This legal battle between Google and Uber has it all: cutting-edge technology, juicy facts, and top-tier legal talent.
Stand With Survivors: Legal Tools To Make A Real Difference This DVAM
Enhance your legal skills to advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence.
This Case Is Waymo Uber Than Most Other Trade Secrets Cases
Even the smartest, most tech-savvy folks can get caught in trade-secret shenanigans.
Non-Sequiturs: 05.15.17
* On the one hand, Trump men seem to have an unhealthy relationship with their daughters. On the other hand, celebrating your daughter's sexuality is a thing that's kind of progressive. [BBC] * Neil Gorsuch will likely recuse himself from this burping case if it comes to the Supreme Court. Which is too bad, because his 10th Circuit dissent in the underlying case seems exactly right. [NPR] * It's always fun when Uber loses in court. [Forbes] * The ACLU is going to fight Donald Trump every day. [ACLU] * I have an opinion on masturbation as speech... I'm just going to keep it to myself. [Popehat] * All those U.S. Senators who confirmed Jeff Sessions should be forced to answer for his actions now. [The Root] * "Trump revealed highly classified information to Russian foreign minister and ambassador" -- Headline, Washington Post. I mean, of course he did. Nobody is surprised. Nobody will stop him. [Washington Post]
Feds Making A Literal Federal Case Out Of Uber’s Behavior
Someone explained Uber to Jeff Sessions and now even he’s pissed.
Morning Docket: 05.05.17
* A Magic Circle firm sees two New York banking partners disappear. [Big Law Business] * A Biglaw partner cuts a deal with the SEC over allegations that he acted as a conduit for improper campaign donations, paying $95,000 and admitting no wrongdoing. [ABA Journal] * Being general counsel of Uber is a fascinating job because the company constantly confronts legal and regulatory issues -- the latest being a Justice Department probe into its "Greyball" software tool. [New York Times] * An interesting interview by Casey Sullivan of Hogan Lovells partner Neal Katyal, now tied with Thurgood Marshall as the minority lawyer with the most Supreme Court arguments. [Big Law Business via How Appealing] * A preview of next week's argument in the Trump travel ban case before the en banc Fourth Circuit (down a member because Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson is the father-in-law of acting solicitor general Jeffrey Wall, who's arguing the case). [Law.com]
Meet Your New Team: Intuit QuickBooks Unveils The Power Of AI Agents For Business Growth
The future of business is here, and it's powered by QuickBooks.
With Uber Limping Around Wounded, Lyft Makes A Deal With Wall Street’s Angel Of Death
Be afraid Uber, be very afraid.
When All Else Fails, Try Twitter…
This personal injury lawyer got creative.
Non-Sequiturs: 03.22.17
* Neil Gorsuch is evasive, but in an adorable way. [Slate] * What do Biglaw and Uber have in common? [Law and More] * So, do you need a personal assistant? [Corporette] * What is it they say about politics and bedfellows? [Too Fab] * What should Judge Gorsuch have to prove during the confirmation hearings? [Huffington Post] * An Alabama megachurch wants to hire its own police force. Legislature just might do it... Seems problematic. [Salon]
Beyond Biglaw: Taste Your Merchandise
There is no guarantee that you will like the taste of your own merchandise, but that doesn’t absolve you from taking one.
Non-Sequiturs: 02.27.17
* Kenneth Feinberg gets tapped to run another victim compensation fund. [Wall Street Journal] * Andy Puzder claims a “fake news tsunami” is what forced him to withdraw as Labor Secretary nominee. Sure, Andy, whatever you need to tell yourself to go to sleep at night. [Huffington Post] * When George W. Bush starts sounding utterly reasonable you know we are truly in the darkest timeline. [The Slot] * The ethics lawsuit against Kellyanne Conway might feel good, but it could set a bad precedent. [Slate] * A 2,000+ page long legislation is complication. You don't f*cking say. [Salon] * Are Republicans ignoring House v. Burwell? [The Incidental Economist] * Who's been digging into Susan Fowler's personal life? [Law and More]