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Musical Chairs: From One Magic Circle Firm to Another
More lateral movement, this time from the New York office of one Magic Circle firm to another. Who’s moving, from where to where? Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on...
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Who’s Liable for This Massachusetts Strip Club Explosion?
A strip club explodes, and all we can think about is who’ll be on the hook for damages in the ensuing lawsuit. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags:...
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Overbilling Gone Wild: Paying the (DLA) Piper
Can you believe the emails that went around internally at DLA Piper about this client’s legal bill? Check them out — along with news of lateral partner moves. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on...
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When Energy Meets Law in Houston: Join ATL for Drinks on April 10
Join Above the Law in Houston, Texas, on April 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. for our “Where Energy Meets the Law” reception. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags:...
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When Energy Meets Law in Houston: Join ATL for Drinks on April 10
Join Above the Law in Houston, Texas, on April 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. for our “Where Energy Meets the Law” reception. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags:...
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When Energy Meets Law in Houston: Registration Still Open!
Registration is still open for this event. Sign up before it’s too late! Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Access Data, Advertising, Breaking Energy,...
View ArticleNon-Sequiturs: 05.16.13
* A White House petition started by a young lawyer asking that at least student loan interest be tax deductible like interest on a mortgage to help out those folks like, frankly, most lawyers, who make...
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Non-Sequiturs: 05.17.13
* NY Attorney General investigating fast food restaurants for shorting their employees. This is a worthwhile cause, but what he should be looking into is who ate the bones? [CNN] * Two more law...
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Non-Sequiturs: 05.29.13
* America, you won’t have Michele Bachmann to kick around anymore! The political equivalent of comic relief announced that she will not seek another term. [CNN] * Eric Holder testified that he would...
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Non-Sequiturs: 05.31.13
* The new meme sweeping the Intertubes is “Old Economy Steve.” While not strictly law-related, it is a fitting meme for trolling recent law school grads entering the market. [The Atlantic] * After...
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Senior Attorneys Openly Revolt Against General Counsel
It’s been a busy two weeks of back-biting and accusations in this office. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: California, CPUC, Energy, Environment /...
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Non-Sequiturs: 07.09.13
* Ed O’Bannon asks the NCAA to agree in writing not to retaliate against any current athlete that joins his lawsuit against the organization. How sad is it that a non-profit organization committed to...
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Non-Sequiturs: 07.18.13
* J.K. Rowling’s outing as The Cuckoo’s Calling (affiliate link) author Robert Galbraith has rendered print copies of the book scarce and a hot collector’s item. Now Rowling is hurling Cruciatus curses...
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Non-Sequiturs: 08.06.13
* The Mars Curiosity rover played “Happy Birthday to You” to itself on the first anniversary of its landing on the Red Planet. It takes about 13 minutes for transmissions from Mars to reach the Earth....
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Non-Sequiturs: 09.13.13
* A lawyer fresh out of law school botched a domestic violence case by gushing all over Tom Hanks… who was serving as a juror. Which, in fairness, was awfully Big of him. [TMZ] * Federal prosecutors...
View ArticleNon-Sequiturs: 10.11.13
* The shutdown has shuttered the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. I’m not really comfortable living without those regulators. [Breaking Energy] * Don’t bother Goldman Sachs’s general counsel with your...
View ArticleSí Se Puede —¡En Ecuador!
What does Steven Donziger have to say for himself in his civil RICO trial?
View ArticleNon-Sequiturs: 12.06.13
* Another lawyer is going on The Bachelor! This time it’s Andi (pictured), a Wake Forest Law grad who is described as a federal prosecutor (though other sources say she works at the district attorney’s...
View ArticleThe Biglaw 2013 Partnership Class, By Practice Area
How did the 200 largest law firms in the country apportion their new partners among practice areas?
View ArticleGas Company Forgot To Check The Law Before Threatening Customers
Litigation strategy goes poof.
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