Are Tech Companies Becoming Unofficial Intelligence Agents?
The satirical Onion News Network recently reported on new government funding for that “massive online surveillance program run by the CIA,” known as Facebook — dreamed up by “secret C.I.A. agent Mark...
View ArticleSuper-Rich Law School Graduates: Lawyers on the Forbes 400
For some holders of the Juris Doctor degree, “J.D.” has depressing meanings: Just Debt, Job Disabled, Justifiably Depressed. But for others, “J.D.” stands for something happier: Just Dollars. Lots and...
View ArticleBenchslap of the Day: What Not To Do If You’re A Prosecutor
[T]his Court is compelled to find that the Government team allowed a key FBI agent to testify untruthfully before the grand jury, inserted material falsehoods into affidavits submitted to magistrate...
View ArticleNon-Sequiturs: 12.21.11
* A Pennsylvania appeals court ruled that selling sex for Phillies tickets doesn’t make you a prostitute. She was already a Phillies fan, so calling her a whore was redundant. [Legal Blog Watch] *...
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Morning Docket: 03.14.12
* Who will play starring roles in the Obamacare arguments before SCOTUS? A bunch of older white guys. Good thing this isn’t televised, because the ratings would probably suck. [Legal Times] * The...
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Size Matters: Spring Clean Your Résumé
Spring has sprung, and instead of just cleaning out your home, small-firm columnist Valerie Katz advises that you should spring clean your résumé, too. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter...
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Size Matters: How To Network Without Getting Wasted
Networking is tough, especially for introverts. Valerie Katz is here to help. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Advice, Career Advice, Drinking,...
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The Richest Lawyers (or Law School Graduates) in America: Lawyers on the...
Who are the richest lawyers (or law school graduates) in America? Let’s look at the 40 or so who made the 2012 Forbes 400. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on...
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Lawyers on the Forbes 400: A Closer Look
Here is a spreadsheet showing all the lawyers and law school graduates on this year’s Forbes 400. Which two law schools tied for having the most alumni on the list? Continue reading »Follow Above the...
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Unhappiest Job in America? Take a Guess
The unhappiest job in America is… exactly the one you’d expect. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Best Jobs, Biglaw, CareerBliss, Depressing stuff,...
View ArticleThe Richest Lawyers and Law School Graduates in America: Lawyers on the...
Which five law schools are tied for having the most alumni on the Forbes 400?
View ArticleThe World’s Most Powerful Lawyers and Law School Graduates
According to the latest Forbes ranking, only nine lawyers or law school graduates truly matter in this world. Which ones?
View ArticleMorning Docket 11.12.13
* Who are the real victims of insider trading? It’s the Duke brothers, duh. [DealBook / New York Times] * Judge Ellen Huvelle has ordered the government to turn over to her an executive order that the...
View Article30 Under 30: The Top Young Lawyers And Policymakers
Do you know any of these outstanding young legal eagles? If so, congratulate them!
View ArticleThe Best Law Schools For Making Money
Who doesn't want to go to law school for the money? Find out where you can make the most here!
View ArticleMorning Docket: 03.31.14
* The NCAA’s president thinks Northwestern’s sports union will be the first case of its kind to be heard by the Supreme Court, and his brain hasn’t even been scrambled by concussions. [Bloomberg] * “If...
View ArticleThe REAL Best Law Schools For Making Money
We've got a new and improved list for you -- one with salary numbers delivered straight from the law schools themselves.
View ArticleAn Update On Mayer Brown’s Curious And Controversial Case
Should Mayer Brown be ashamed of taking this case?
View ArticlePatton Boggs Managing Partner Comes Clean On Why Merger Was Necessary
Get the real dirt on why this merger needed to happen, straight from the horse's mouth.
View ArticleMorning Docket: 10.01.14
* Weil Gotshal is tired of winnowing its workers, so this time around, the firm is relinquishing some of its real estate. The firm will have the same address as usual, but its space will be smaller —...
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