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Morning Docket: 01.21.25

Morning Docket: 01.21.25

* TikTok is back in business with Trump declaring that he won't enforce the law at this time. That's not a power granted by the statute but... YOLO. [Reuters] * Trump says he wants the death penalty for anyone killing cops... then pardoned a bunch of people who tried...

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Is It the Winter Blues or Something More?

Depression is a serious illness and—unlike the winter blues—it stays with you, no matter the temperature and amount of sunlight outside. The post Is It the Winter Blues or Something More? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.I don’t know...

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Trump Takes The Oath Of Office

Trump Takes The Oath Of Office

It doesn't look good for the rule of law. The post Trump Takes The Oath Of Office appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images)Judge Arthur Engoron heard the business fraud case involving Donald Trump and his businesses. Engoron...

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Morning Docket: 01.17.25

Morning Docket: 01.17.25

* Ethics rules limit aid L.A. judges can receive if victimized by wildfires. Too bad they aren't Supreme Court justices so rich people could buy them RVs. [Bloomberg Law News] * Rudy settlement lets him keep BOTH his Manhattan and Florida homes. The message...

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Annual Self-Check: Testing For Bias On The Bench

Annual Self-Check: Testing For Bias On The Bench

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Judge Josh Thacker, who presides over the Spalding County State Court in west central Georgia, opens up about a tradition he engages in every Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day to help ensure he remains unbiased on the bench.       In...

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DOJ Sues Southwest Airlines

DOJ Sues Southwest Airlines

“Southwest is disappointed that DOT chose to file a lawsuit over two flights that occurred more than two years ago," a spokesperson for the airline said.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent...

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Morning Docket: 01.16.25

Morning Docket: 01.16.25

* Counsel feeling pinch as non-equity partner tier grows. [American Lawyer] * A crypto business breaking the law? No way! [Law360] * What do we know about online law schools. [ABA Journal] * North Carolina GOP effort to toss 60,000 votes to win a state supreme court...

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Mastering Client Visits: Essential Tips

There's nothing like meeting in person to help build client relationships. From setup to follow-up, tips for making the most of a client visit. The post Mastering Client Visits: Essential Tips appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and...

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This Biglaw Firm Is Gobbling Up Laterals

This Biglaw Firm Is Gobbling Up Laterals

The firm is *always* hiring. The post This Biglaw Firm Is Gobbling Up Laterals appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to Firm Prospects’ 2024 Am Law 200 Lateral Hiring Report, which firm hired the...

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