Law School Launches Investigation Into Professor’s Shocking Blog Post
Students say it was 'racist, it was offensive,' and fuels the ongoing violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Law School Prof Rants About Women And Minorities And Their Pesky Insistence On ‘Rights’ And ‘Equality’
It's a logical fallacy issue-spotter!
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.
A Call For An Ethics Opinion On California Lawyers Drafting Non-Competes
One San Diego-based group wants the State Bar to weigh in on the topic.
Legal Education Takes On Changemaking And Social Entrepreneurship
University of San Diego School of Law hosted Ashoka event where model changemaking course syllabus was developed.
Morning Docket: 09.28.17
* Federal law enforcement's crackdown on NCAA coaches has likely brought an end to Rick Pitino's career. That said, we thought his career was over when we all learned that Louisville hired hookers for recruits so maybe he still has a shot. [ESPN] * Law firm mergers continue at a record place. Yep, there's no fundamental market weakness here at all. [Am Law Daily] * DOJ lawyers face an unpleasant grilling at the Second Circuit. Maybe someday Sessions can disinvite judges he doesn't want criticizing his unsupported legal theories. [Slate] * Women losing pregnancies while detained by the administration. I'd say we're going to look back on this era of immigration policy in horror, but we can probably go ahead and be horrified now. [Huffington Post] * The USD Alumni Board has weighed in on the Wax/Alexander op-ed. They take a "let's all come together" approach, which isn't wrong as much as it seems asymmetric. When one-side throws bombs about cultural superiority, decrying divisiveness puts the onus on the wrong side side to move. [Motions Online] * The most likely grants from the long conference. [Empirical SCOTUS] * Here's how you get $4 billion in punitive damages (hint: be in Texas). [Law.com]
Alumni Of Top Law School Speak Out Against Professor
Penn Law alumni speak up about stamping out bias.
Chrometa: Turning Time Into Billable Value For Modern Lawyers
Adoption of Chrometa represents more than a technological upgrade; it reflects a professional philosophy that values accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
Faced With Careful Criticism, Law Professor Just Calls His Critics Stupid
Law professor says critics can't "read, analyze, and act."
Law Students Seek To Ban Professor From Teaching 1Ls
When two law professors wrote a dog whistle of an editorial, students stood up. And the students deserve everyone's support.
Dog Whistling ‘Bourgeois Values’ Op-Ed Gets Thorough Takedown From Other Law Professors
Ripping racist op-ed isn't disrespectful, it's necessary.
Law Professors Say White ’50s Culture Is Superior, Other Racist Stuff
Professors think things were better when women and minorities just acted more like white guys.
Introducing LexisNexis Protégé™ in Lex Machina®
Lex Machina harnesses generative AI capabilities to revolutionize the way legal professionals interact with data to improve bottom line for their business.
Taking A Stand: Tiffany Dehen’s $100 Million Lawsuit Against Twitter And Her Law School
When does a parody account cross the line into harassment?
Law Grad Files Rambling Lawsuit Against Twitter And Her Law School
She missed some important lessons in law school...
Morning Docket: 11.29.16
* Despite facing uncertainties, per a recent Am Law survey conducted before the election, the vast majority of law firm leaders are moderately optimistic about how 2017 will pan out for their firms and more than a quarter of them expect profits per partner to grow by more than 5 percent. Unfortunately, “the reality for […]
Non-Sequiturs: 03.05.15
* Jury can't agree to put Jodi Arias to death, guaranteeing Morning Docket/Non-Sequiturs fodder for the next 25 to life. [HLN TV] * The best students in the country are looking at law school... and passing. Get ready for the "now's the best time to go to law school" articles! [Associate's Mind] * It's time you lawyers do something good for the world. Here's an easy proposal for how you can help someone today. [What About Clients?] * A San Diego law student is suing the school, alleging that the university tried to discourage her from reporting that she'd been raped. [NBC San Diego] * Dean Richard Gershon is stepping down from his post at Ole Miss Law. Professor Deborah Bell will serve as interim dean. [Hotty Toddy] * Paul Hastings Chair Seth Zachary discusses the future of Biglaw. He "predicts extreme change along the lines of the Soviet political movement, Perestroika." Wake us when Peter Kalis is climbing on a tank. [Bloomberg BNA -- Big Law Business]
Funny Or Inappropriate? Law School Intramural Team Name Edition
A controversy is brewing over an intramural softball team name. Cast your vote on whether it's funny or inappropriate!