Washington Does (Mostly) Right By Students Screwed Over By Bar Exam
There is a catch, of course.
Some Law Grads Were Actually Able To Take The Washington Bar Exam — And They Deserve Diploma Privilege Too
A law dean says technical failures and uncertainty tainted the experience for every single July examinee.
What You Didn’t Learn In Law School
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Washington Law Deans Say Diploma Privilege Is The Only Fair Fix After Bar Exam Fiasco
After the unprecedented cancellation of the bar exam, all three deans are urging the state supreme court to grant emergency licensure.
Washington Bar Exam Chaos Leaves Future Legal Careers In Limbo
A canceled July exam means delayed licenses, postponed careers, and fewer lawyers available to serve the public.
Washington State Takes A Stand Against Deepfake Porn
If only the House moved as quickly to stop harassment as they moved to stop Tiktok.
Morning Docket: 11.15.22
* Want to get a JD and really care about koalas? This school has you covered. [Washingtonian] * Things get real legally when you know it is a drought. [SLTrib] * The "It's my money and I need it now!" energy is strong with this one. [WSJ] * Sometimes your adversaries are attendees. Tough luck. [Bloomberg]
Why Experience Still Matters In An AI-Driven Legal Industry
A conversation with Trustpoint.One CEO Christopher Gallagher.
State Supreme Court Doubles Down On This Guy Not Being Allowed In Courtrooms
Dude is giving everyone else a bad name.
What To Do With Racial Deed Covenants Plays Out In Washington’s Highest Court
Realtor: Yeah, the uhh... prior owners had Jefferson vibes. But look at the patio!
The Bar Exam-Industrial Complex Wages War In Washington State
Diploma privilege was good enough once, but obviously we can't do it twice!
State Retreats From Diploma Privilege Policy Despite EVERYTHING WORSE NOW!
Diploma privilege was good enough in the fall, why not now?
Managing Partners are Navigating the AI Inflection Point.
New executive research from Ari Kaplan explores how law firm leaders are responding to changing client expectations, evolving economics, talent transformation, and AI governance.
Morning Docket: 10.13.20
* A class action about Xbox controllers that allegedly "drift" has been beefed up. I used to blame controllers when I lost at GoldenEye as a kid... [Video Games Chronicle] * Andrew Cuomo apparently has "no interest in going to Washington" to become Attorney General if Joe Biden is elected president. [Fox News] * A Connecticut lawyer who served time in federal prison for fraud is seeking reinstatement to the Connecticut Bar. [CT Post] * Law School Transparency is hosting an event on the future of the bar exam that you should all check out! [Law School Transparency] * A black man who was allegedly led through Galveston, Texas, by a white police officer on horseback is suing the city for $1 million. [CNN] * The Florida Bar says a lawyer acted so poorly, the judge had to “resort to a discipline strategy typically reserved to parents separating bickering siblings.” This sounds like so many depositions I've attended... [Daily Business Review]
Halfway Through 2020
Notes from the Left Coast.
Washington State Flips Its Anti-Surrogacy Stance
Washingtonians should pop the champagne bottles and celebrate -- unless you are already trying to become pregnant as a surrogate.
Topless In Seattle: A Law Firm Partner Gets Over Her Fear Of Public Nudity
Spotted: a law firm partner at Seattle's 'Naughty Beach.'
Top 5 Dopest Business Ideas Murdered By State Cannabis Regulations
Cannabis regulations continue to take the fun and creativity out of cannabis business operations.