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Above the Law

A legal tabloid that provides news and gossip about the profession's colorful personalities and powerful institutions, as well as original commentary on breaking legal developments.

http://abovethelaw.com/

Apr 20
The Top 10 Most Female-Friendly Law Firms (2018)

The Top 10 Most Female-Friendly Law Firms (2018)

Plus, a ranking of the top 10 most family-friendly law firms.
Apr 20
A Letter To An Incoming Associate

A Letter To An Incoming Associate

Advice for the newest members of a changing industry.
Apr 20
The War On Whistleblowers Claims Another Casualty

The War On Whistleblowers Claims Another Casualty

The FBI was up to some troubling stuff. So the one getting punished is obviously the guy who brought it to light.

Rank this Week: 9

Lowering the Bar

Features humorous legal news.

http://www.loweringthebar.net/

Apr 17
Shortening the Massachusetts Oath of Office Probably Saved Live

Shortening the Massachusetts Oath of Office Probably Saved Live

Or at least reduced the number of people who died of old age while saying it. Related StoriesCourt No Longer Recognizes JusticeNebraska Legislator Proposes Creation of Mini-NebraskaAmicus Brief…
Apr 13
Turns Out the “Boy Who Came Back From Heaven” Was in Ohio the Whole Time

Turns Out the “Boy Who Came Back From Heaven” Was in Ohio the Whole Time

Ohio's nice, but not likely to be confused with Heaven. Related StoriesHallucinating Romanian Story: “I Am a Deceased Man but Still Live”Plaintiff: California Must Admit the Truth…
Apr 10
Assorted Stupidity #112

Assorted Stupidity #112

In this edition: a Florida drive-thru lane with mysterious powers; a couple of ways not to observe Easter; and a Kentucky case that turned on whether harm caused by a motion-sensing air freshener was…

Rank this Week: 751

The Legal Satyricon

Occasionally irreverent thoughts on the law. By Professor Marc J. Randazza.

http://randazza.wordpress.com

Apr 13
Marc Randazza on the Nazi-salute dog video and hate speech in Europe and the US

Marc Randazza on the Nazi-salute dog video and hate speech in Europe and the US

In his recent CNN article, Marc Randazza shared his opinion regarding a Scottish comedian, who made a horrible joke that could now have criminal consequences. A Scottish comedian named Mark Meechan, of Coatbridge, Lanarkshire taught a pug…
Mar 12
Marc Randazza: Gersh v. Anglin Case Update

Marc Randazza: Gersh v. Anglin Case Update

Marc Randazza represents Andrew Anglin, the founder of a major neo-Nazi website, in a free speech lawsuit. Anglin has not been served because he is not a citizen of any U.S. state. The Southern Poverty Law Center thinks that Anglin is in…
Jan 26
Randazza’s Client Andrew Anglin and the First Amendment

Randazza’s Client Andrew Anglin and the First Amendment

Marc Randazza represents Andrew Anglin, a neo-Nazi who runs the Daily Stormer, in a First Amendment case. It started as a small-town dispute between the plaintiff Tanya Gersh and a few other residents of Whitefish, Montana. Gersh accuses…

Rank this Week: 633

Legal Juice

Features a daily dose of odd cases and strange laws. By Mesirow & Associates.

http://www.legaljuice.com/

Jun 9
F-bomb Directed At Judge Leads To Contempt Finding

F-bomb Directed At Judge Leads To Contempt Finding

There are many times when you just say “yes sir” or “yes ma’am” or, and especially “yes, your honor.” And even if you’re not going to be polite, it’s just not a good idea to go all the way…
Jun 6
You Really Took A Cab To Rob A Bank, And Use As The Getaway Car?

You Really Took A Cab To Rob A Bank, And Use As The Getaway Car?

You’d have to be drunk or stoned to take a cab to a bank robbery and to have it wait for you while you did the deed, right? Right! This gent was drunk! As reported by The Tallahassee Democrat: Stanley Geddie arrived by taxicab and…
Jun 6
You Really Took A Cab To Rob A Bank, And Use As The Getaway Car?

You Really Took A Cab To Rob A Bank, And Use As The Getaway Car?

You’d have to be drunk or stoned to take a cab to a bank robbery and to have it wait for you while you did the deed, right? Right! This gent was drunk! As reported by The Tallahassee Democrat: Stanley Geddie arrived by taxicab and…

Rank this Week: 740

Advice, tips and musings regarding law school and life thereafter from a former trial lawyer (and guest bloggers), now Director of Public Service Programs at the North Carolina Central University School of Law in Durham, NC.

http://lawschoolsuccessandcareers.blogspot.com/

Apr 11
"Clear the Mechanism" -- Concentration is the Key to Study Succe

"Clear the Mechanism" -- Concentration is the Key to Study Succe

Are Yankee fans truly this obnoxious? Truly you, jest! :-) In my Twitter profile, I note that I like to draw parallels between life and baseball. I thought that I would include a scene from an old Kevin Costner movie ("For the Love of…
Jan 28
Need a Resume Boost? . . Take a CLE

Need a Resume Boost? . . Take a CLE

As I've indicated on many occasions here, and on Twitter, I am a big proponent of students participating in both substantive and social activities in a local bar association. Cliche though it may be. . "if you want to fish, go where the…
Jan 22
The Lonliness of the Long Distance Solo Practitioner: Staying "Connected"

The Lonliness of the Long Distance Solo Practitioner: Staying "Connected"

Part II of the "long distance runner" series The first of the "Long Distance Runner" blog articles The Loneliness of the Long Distance Law Student: Do Study Groups Work Or Not - Your Call was a discussion regarding whether law students…

Rank this Week: 663

ANTICIPATETHIS.com

A patent law blog providing thought-provoking commentary . . . with a dash of irreverent humor. By Jake Ward.

http://anticipatethis.wordpress.com

Apr 18
TODAY: US INVENTORS TO HOST INNOVATION LEGISLATION PANEL ON CAPITOL HILL

TODAY: US INVENTORS TO HOST INNOVATION LEGISLATION PANEL ON CAPITOL HILL

(WASHINGTON, DC) – US Inventor, a national organization of thousands of American inventors, joins Inventor’s Project and Inventors Group of America in DC this week for Innovation Legislation, where inventors will meet with members…
Apr 16
IGA National Conference – April 17-19, 2018

IGA National Conference – April 17-19, 2018

Originally posted on Anticipate This!™ | Patent and Trademark Law Blog: Innovation is the backbone of the U.S. economy. Who drives innovation? Individuals. This April, the recently formed not-for-profit Inventors Groups of America…
Apr 13
They Invented What? (No. 43)

They Invented What? (No. 43)

Originally posted on Anticipate This!™ | Patent and Trademark Law Blog: U.S. Pat. No. 1,781,541: Refrigeration. JW Note: A type of refrigerator co-invented in 1926 by Albert Einstein and Leó Szilárd. …

Rank this Week: 1255

Tilting the Scales

Shares advice for business owners & executives. By Cleve Clinton and Jamie Ribman.

http://www.tiltingthescales.com/

Mar 26
Diversity Supplier Policie

Diversity Supplier Policie

N. O. Smelz, owner of Smelz Rug and Carpet Cleaning, learns that Brite Bank has submitted a request for proposal to clean the carpets at their 15 branches in the DFW area. When Smelz reads the request he notices it includes a diversity…
Mar 26
Online Images – Free to Use?

Online Images – Free to Use?

Having won her primary, Starr Struuck is ready to update her campaign website and Instagram feed to jazz up her image and promote the reasons why she should win the general election. Having been chastised by Captain Kurff of Star Warp’d…
Feb 27
Would You Please Oversee the Company’s Environmental Cleanup Program? Oh Yeah, if it Fails, You’re Personally Liable

Would You Please Oversee the Company’s Environmental Cleanup Program? Oh Yeah, if it Fails, You’re Personally Liable

After setting up new locations in Texas, N. O. Smelz, owner of Smelz Rug Cleaning, obtained a hazardous waste permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the disposal of the company’s cleaning chemicals after…

Rank this Week: 4640

Supreme Court Haiku

The Law of the Land in Seventeen Syllables.

http://supremecourthaiku.com/blog1/

Jan 1
Sessions v. Morales-Santana (June 12, 2017)

Sessions v. Morales-Santana (June 12, 2017)

Children born abroad Must treat moms and dads the same For citizenship Opinion
Jan 1
North Carolina v. Covington (June 6, 2017) (per curiam)

North Carolina v. Covington (June 6, 2017) (per curiam)

Gerrymander case Special election order Needs more factors weighed Opinion
Jan 1
Advocate Healthcare Network v. Stapleton (June 5, 2017)

Advocate Healthcare Network v. Stapleton (June 5, 2017)

Under ERISA Church-aligned hospital’s plan Treated as “church plan” Opinion

Rank this Week: 2937

But I Do Have a Law Degree

A lawyer turned stay at home mom chronicles life after law firms.

http://www.butidohavealawdegree.com/

Feb 3
A 72 Hour Case Study of How Bizarre it is to Live in DC These Day

A 72 Hour Case Study of How Bizarre it is to Live in DC These Day

Day 1 - Sunday, 1/29It started last Saturday night. The Muslim ban. Or whatever you want to call it. Unless your head has been completely buried in the sand (in which case, I wouldn't completely blame you), you know about…
Jan 23
I Mourned, and Then I Marched

I Mourned, and Then I Marched

The last time I wrote a post on my blog it was three days after the election. I was depressed and angry and in a general funk and it was rainy all damn week. I stopped watching the news. I drank too much wine. And I…
Nov 11
My Bubble Has Burst

My Bubble Has Burst

It was going to be a magical night - literally, and figuratively. Our last night in Disney World, we had plans to go to the "Very Merry Christmas Party" at the Magic Kingdom. The lines were short and the mood was festive and we…

Rank this Week: 2898

'Round Midnight

Law and other nonsense from a Nashville music lawyer.

http://huganlaw.wordpress.com/

Jan 27
UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY…sort of…

UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY…sort of…

What part of “under of penalty of perjury” does the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals not understand? Every trademark applicant must swear under penalty of perjury that the information in the application is true. There are two types of…
Jan 29
Not So Small Claim

Not So Small Claim

Small claims courts in Tennessee are called Courts of General Sessions. Under $25k; either party can appeal to Circuit Court and the case starts all over as if the General Sessions trial never occurred. Great for eviction and collections…
Jan 5
OMG its OEM!

OMG its OEM!

Stealing intellectual property is an American pastime. Music, software, ebooks, you name it—free is the right price. And mounds of shaming and litigation has done little to discourage the copyright abolitionists. And then…

Rank this Week: 2397

Round Midnight

By Christopher English Hugan. Law and other nonsense from a Nashville business and intellectual property lawyer.

https://huganlaw.wordpress.com/

Jan 27
UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY…sort of…

UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY…sort of…

What part of “under of penalty of perjury” does the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals not understand? Every trademark applicant must swear under penalty of perjury that the information contained in the application is true. There are…
Jan 29
Not So Small Claim

Not So Small Claim

Small claims courts in Tennessee are called Courts of General Sessions. Under $25k; either party can appeal to Circuit Court and the case starts all over as if the General Sessions trial never occurred. Great for eviction and collections…
Jan 5
OMG its OEM!

OMG its OEM!

Stealing intellectual property is an American pastime. Music, software, ebooks, you name it—free is the right price. And mounds of shaming and litigation has done little to discourage the copyright abolitionists. And then…

Rank this Week: 2344

The Lively Lawyer Blawg

About accident & injury law, diversity, health law, insurance law, law practice management, lawyer lifestyle, small law firms, tax law, women in the law, and legal humor. By Kim R. Brown.

http://livelylawyer.com/

Aug 22
How To Settle Disputes Between You And A Contractor

How To Settle Disputes Between You And A Contractor

There are instances when issues arise between the contractor and the owner most probably due to damages caused by the home construction or renovation. In these circumstances, the owner has the right to demand repairs from the contractor.…
Aug 2
Is a Small Law Firm Partnership like a Marriage?

Is a Small Law Firm Partnership like a Marriage?

My former law partner once argued with me that being in our law firm partnership was like being in a marriage, to which I quipped, “Yes, only without the love and affection part.” Smile. And, having been married more than…
Jun 3
Is a Small Law Firm Partnership like a Marriage?

Is a Small Law Firm Partnership like a Marriage?

If you are thinking about becoming a small law firm partner, here is some humorous advice from someone who been there and done that…The post Is a Small Law Firm Partnership like a Marriage? appeared first on The Lively Lawyer Blawg.

Rank this Week: 2123

Duhaime's LawMag

Features legal news and opinion on broad range of justice and law topics.

http://www.duhaime.org/LawMag.aspx

Oct 14
Banks Lose Class Action

Banks Lose Class Action

David dings Goliath’s as Canadian banks are ordered to repay credit card currency conversion f...
Aug 21
Quebec Minister Promises Changes to Animal Legal Statu

Quebec Minister Promises Changes to Animal Legal Statu

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Jun 18
Access to Justice Culture Shift on Costs Starts in Québec

Access to Justice Culture Shift on Costs Starts in Québec

First off the mark, as it often is, and in the name of acess to justice, Quebec introduces a novel a...

Rank this Week: 2977

Law Law Land

A lawyer's look at the weird, wacky, wonderful world of the entertainment industry. By Greenberg Glusker.

http://www.lawlawlandblog.com/

Aug 21
Hello world!

Hello world!

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
May 6
A “Dirty” Lawsuit: How a Sex Scandal Could Impact Online Defamation Law

A “Dirty” Lawsuit: How a Sex Scandal Could Impact Online Defamation Law

A former high school teacher and NFL cheerleader sleeps with her student. She faces widespread scorn, including scathing Internet comments. Despite the scorn, she becomes engaged to the student. It sounds like the plot of a…
Apr 3
“River Crabbing” Chinese Search Engine Battles for Freedom of Expression in the U.S.

“River Crabbing” Chinese Search Engine Battles for Freedom of Expression in the U.S.

In 2004, the Chinese Communist Party announced a new national goal of building a “Harmonious Society.” Since then, this goal has often been cited by the Chinese government as a reason for Internet censorship. In…

Rank this Week: 2868

Yes, We're Together

Two lawyers challenging the assumptions and assuming the challenges of interracial love in the 21st century.

http://www.yesweretogether.com/

Jun 13
The Anatomy of An African Dad Meltdown

The Anatomy of An African Dad Meltdown

I've spent a lot of time in the card section of retail stores lately. With the sheer number of people in our combined families of origin, the amount we spend on greeting cards during the Spring and Summer months could be a line item in…
Jun 9
Participants (STILL) Needed: Calling all NYC and MA Interracial Couple

Participants (STILL) Needed: Calling all NYC and MA Interracial Couple

In 2011 I had the privilege of connecting with Marya Mtshali, a Sociology PhD student at Boston College. After noticing a glaring need when it came to research around interracial relationships -- particularly those involving Black…
Dec 31
My Top Interracial Moments of 2013

My Top Interracial Moments of 2013

2013 was quieter than usual on the blog, but not when it came to stories about race and relationships in the 21st century. Here are the interracial moments that caught my eye (and side-eye) the year:The Declaration of Kanye West "And a…

Rank this Week: 3122

Sweet Hot Justice

Provides a down-and-dirty, entertaining inside look at BigLaw and beyond.

http://www.sweethotjustice.com

Jul 2
Read This or Die Alone: Advice for Young Women

Read This or Die Alone: Advice for Young Women

I don’t want to alarm you, but this is going to be bad news for some of you—possibly even a lot of you. The last few days have been tough for all of us. Emotional. Controversial. Traumatic, even. News like…
Jul 27
The Truth Is Out, Ladies: Your Long Hair Is Killing Your Career

The Truth Is Out, Ladies: Your Long Hair Is Killing Your Career

Women: Pay attention, this is important. Especially for you old ones (and by “old” I mean over 30 but not yet 40. Women 40 and over: Can you even read anymore at your age? I’ll just refer to you as “pre-dead…
Mar 1
BigLaw Bros: Why Slam Pieces Don’t Want You

BigLaw Bros: Why Slam Pieces Don’t Want You

Bros of BigLaw, I love you, but I’m worried about you. You’re confused. You’re angry. And you should be. You’ve been told, by each other, that cementing your place as a certified cog in the BigLaw cash wheel would lead to a…

Rank this Week: 4190

A Criminal Waste of Space

An irreverant look at legal matters. By Justice William W. Bedsworth.

http://www.acriminalwasteofspace.com/journal_beds.asp

Nov 28
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Nov 5
My Retirement: Pucks, Ducks, and Yuck

My Retirement: Pucks, Ducks, and Yuck

Well, it's official. The retirement papers are filed, I've said goodbye to my colleagues, and turned in my ID card. I may come back on assignment sometime, but basic...
Nov 5
Finally -- A Judging Job I can Handle

Finally -- A Judging Job I can Handle

I think I've found my calling. &...

Rank this Week: 3947

Mr. Law School

Covers Sam E. Goldberg's law school experience.

http://mrlawschool.com/blog/

Nov 7
Ny Bar Exam Results Video

Ny Bar Exam Results Video

The wait is offcially over! The NY Bar Exam Results have been released.
Jul 29
Mr. Bar Exam Episodes 1 through 9

Mr. Bar Exam Episodes 1 through 9

Week 9 Bar Exam Week 8 Bar Exam Week 7 Bar Exam Week 6 Bar Exam
May 15
Law School Graduation

Law School Graduation

Once you’re out of law school, it may pull you back in.

Rank this Week: 2878

Legal Blog Atlanta

Covers Atlanta legal news. By Larsen + Teusink.

http://legalblogatlanta.com

Aug 1
The Short Sale Series – The Short Sale Credit Score Myth

The Short Sale Series – The Short Sale Credit Score Myth

Homeowners answer with a fairly common refrain whenever asked why they are considering going the short sale route. While it is true that some feel they have a duty to try and honor their agreement with the lender, the … Continue reading…
Jul 30
The Short Sale Series – Is Short Sale a Smart Option in Georgia?

The Short Sale Series – Is Short Sale a Smart Option in Georgia?

As Atlanta and the State of Georgia enter the fifth year of the residential mortgage meltdown, one would hope that information about the options available to troubled borrowers would be widely available. Unfortunately, based on the calls…
Feb 3
Business Reporting Expense Update

Business Reporting Expense Update

It now appears that businesses will no longer have to adhere to the stringent 1099 reporting requirements under the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Health Care Reform), as noted last week on this blog. Yesterday, the U.S.…

Rank this Week: 4417

Legal Antics

Chronicles legal humor. By Nicole Black.

http://nylawblog.typepad.com/legalantics/

Aug 8
Yo, he's busy.

Yo, he's busy.
Aug 3
Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs.

Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs.

Hat tip: Ken Ashman
Aug 1
It's a common mistake.

It's a common mistake.

Rank this Week: 4021

Courtoons

Daily Legal Cartoons. By David Mills.

http://www.courtoons.net

Jan 28
Friday, January 28, 2011

Friday, January 28, 2011
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Friday, January 21, 2011

Friday, January 21, 2011
Jan 20
Classic Courtoon

Classic Courtoon

It’s been a while. Here are ten classic courtoons from the past…

Rank this Week: 3888

Legally Drawn

Cartoon blog commenting on law, law schoo, law firms and pretty much anything legal. By Vasanth Sarathy.

http://legallydrawn.wordpress.com

Oct 10
Reminder: New Home for Legally Drawn (www.legallydrawn.com)

Reminder: New Home for Legally Drawn (www.legallydrawn.com)

Hey everyone! Just wanted to remind you folks that Legally Drawn cartoons are now located at LEGALLY DRAWN Click here to subscribe to the new RSS feed. Please feel free to post comments or send me a note about your thoughts on law, humor and…
Oct 10
Reminder: New Home for Legally Drawn (www.legallydrawn.com)

Reminder: New Home for Legally Drawn (www.legallydrawn.com)

Hey everyone! Just wanted to remind you folks that Legally Drawn cartoons are now located at LEGALLY DRAWN Click here to subscribe to the new RSS feed. Please feel free to post comments or send me a note about your thoughts on law, humor and…
Oct 4
NEW HOME: www.legallydrawn.com

NEW HOME: www.legallydrawn.com

All new cartoons, together with all your favorites, will now be available in its new dot-com home at LEGALLY DRAWN If you are an RSS feed person, then click here to subscribe to the new feed: Comics RSS. Thanks to all of you for your support…

Rank this Week: 3838

Sean Carter's Lawpsided View of…

Sean Carter's Lawpsided View of the Law

Random musings about the state of the law and the legal profession. By Sean Carter.

http://lawhumorist.blogspot.com/

Aug 29
Congratulations, Survivors!

Congratulations, Survivors!

You did it! I must confess that, not even in my wildest fantasies, did I think that NINE of you would finish the contest (of course, that's partly because blawgs don't usually make it into my wildest fantasies but that's too much…
Aug 25
A Nail Biter

A Nail Biter

It's now 10:30 pm on the west coast and all of our remaining blawgs have current posts except for Wags Outside. Will we lose another contestant after so many days of flawless and fearless blogging? The anticipation is killing me ...
Aug 20
Just One Down This Week

Just One Down This Week

We finally lost our first castaway this week -- Izzie of Only 3 Years. She missed Wednesday's post although I wouldn't hold it against her considering that she is in the midst of traveling half way across the world to start law school.…

Rank this Week: 3892

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