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Morning Docket: 10.17.24

Morning Docket: 10.17.24

* Biglaw's big billables slowing urge to reimagine pricing. [Bloomberg Law News] * DA launching a secret investigation into a judge based on conspiracy theories she found online just one of the reasons she's losing her law license. [9News] * New records reveal that...

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Learning How To Be A Professional

Learning How To Be A Professional

From young attorneys to the Chief Justice, a lot of lawyers are dropping the ball. The post Learning How To Be A Professional appeared first on Above the Law.From young attorneys to the Chief Justice, a lot of lawyers are dropping the ball. The post Learning How To Be...

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Usha Vance Left Biglaw For This?

Usha Vance Left Biglaw For This?

At least she tried to play nice. The post Usha Vance Left Biglaw For This? appeared first on Above the Law.Sen. J.D. Vance and his wife Usha Chilukuri Vance (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Yeah my wife hates it too.— Donald Trump’s quip to former Biglaw...

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Cheers To Brick And Mortar! — See Also

Cheers To Brick And Mortar! — See Also

A New, Physical Law School Is On The Way!: Good news for Alaska! Close Reading Must Not Be His Forte: If Joe Deters doesn't understand "Boneless," you think he gets statutes? Tax Crimes Come To Roost: Ex-Biglaw partner sentenced to prison time. The Part Of Partnering...

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Morning Docket: 10.16.24

Morning Docket: 10.16.24

* Gorsuch's new book presents factually inaccurate record to advance political agenda. Not really a shocker -- in Bremerton v. Kennedy the dissent explicitly calls him out for his propensity for making up facts. [Politico] * Biglaw firms are increasingly suing clients...

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Rob Lowe to Headline Legalweek 2025

Rob Lowe to Headline Legalweek 2025

Registration for the event, which will take place at the New York Hilton Midtown from March 24-27, 2025, is now open.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not...

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Managing eDiscovery Teams and Rampant Burnout

Keli Maire | Working in eDiscovery is a pressure cooker. With the right approach, burnout can be managed and averted. The post Managing eDiscovery Teams and Rampant Burnout appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.If you are in the...

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Hastened Departure — See Also

Hastened Departure — See Also

Law Firm Founder Speeds Up Retirement Date: More time to spend with the family! Don't Doubt Our Client!: Lawyers drop an experiment to counter an opposing expert. Unfortunately, they forgot the consent forms. Protecting Kids? Not On My Watch!: Yes, this involves the...

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Being a Better Public Speaker as a Lawyer

Chris Graham | Everyone is nervous talking in front of people. Whether you appear confident depends on what you do with that nervous energy. The post Being a Better Public Speaker as a Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.It takes...

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Morning Docket: 10.15.24

Morning Docket: 10.15.24

* Partners wonder "who moved my imported, artisanal White Stilton cheese?" [American Lawyer] * Running a 5:30 am, 122-decibel looped recording of a woman screaming to prove a point ends in lawyers ordered to make door-to-door apologies. [ABA Journal] * Trump makes...

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Join The Conversation On In-House Careers!

Join The Conversation On In-House Careers!

Above the Law’s Olga V. Mack will be hosting focus groups as part of our annual In-House Compensation Report. Here’s how you can join.  The post Join The Conversation On In-House Careers! appeared first on Above the Law.Above the Law’s Olga V. Mack will be hosting...

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