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Attorneys in the U.S. use cannabis despite marijuana's lingering "stoner" stigma in the legal industry
Here's why they use weed - and how confusing state-by-state rules for attorneys add to the ethical dilemma posed by cannabis legalization, for @Law360:
law360.com/pulse/articles/16…
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Interesting thoughts from my colleague @mrich1201 on the role credentials play in in-house hiring. A similar story is playing out in law firms re: tiny glimpses of movement on rigidity in hiring
In-House Teams Continue To Emphasize BigLaw Experience law360.com/pulse/california-…
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I love commencement speeches (even when it's not my own graduation). Find out what Justice Jackson, Elizabeth Warren, and other 2023 law school keynote speakers said about "Survivor," the unexpected, and the American Dream: law360.com/articles/1681039
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For the second time this year, #legaltech company @csdisco is laying off employees.
Full story: law360.com/pulse/legal-tech/…
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After releasing 5 opinions this morning, #SCOTUS expected to release opinions again next Thursday, May 18, at 10 am.
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***Announcement Time***
I launched a column for @law360 on the business of #legaltech. (thanks to @NatRodriguez06 for the encouragement to do this).
Here's the first column.
law360.com/pulse/new-york-pu…
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Just now: Mark Pomerantz, fmr Trump prosecutor @ManhattanD, seen in the lobby of SDNY courthouse with his attorney Ted Wells @PaulWeissLLP ahead of a hearing to determine if he must testify before @JudiciaryGOP tomorrow morning. @Law360 covering at 2pm
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Now: Caitlin Halligan of @SelendyGayLaw being considered for NY's high court (assuming Rowan Wilson is confirmed by the full senate after approval yesterday).
"We will not be voting at this meeting" but @GovKathyHochul indicated "her intent" to nom her, chair @bradhoylman says
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In a new book, veteran #SCOTUS journalist @JoanBiskupic takes readers into the chambers of the court from the Trump years to the Dobbs leak, revealing secret deal-making and brimming tensions. Biskupic discusses her reporting on The Term podcast. megaphone.link/LAW2527091405
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NEW: Order from Justice Merchan allowing @ManhattanDA to disclose the existence of the indictment of Donald Trump. @Law360
This is the first document showing the existence of the indictment of the former president.
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This is a new one. A federal judge took the liberty of suggesting a mock Law360 headline from her antitrust hearing yesterday.
"Whatever Law360 reporter is here, there's your title tomorrow. I look forward to seeing it." Via @nadiadreid
law360.com/competition/artic…
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How much does a Big Law amicus brief cost? During a judicial rulemaking meeting to discuss a potential amicus filer financial disclosure requirement, Mayer Brown appellate specialist Andrew Pincus estimated the median cost was in the $35,000 to $75,000 range.
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Years ago, elderly cancer patients sued Tom Girardi, saying he stole millions from them. A suspicious federal judge threatened to report Girardi to the bar.
"We'll leave that for another day. Hopefully we will never get to that day."
And they never did.
law360.com/articles/1590883/…
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SCOOP: Bomb threats (all clear now) continued at NYC courthouses this week. NYPD bomb squad is doing regular sweeps in anticipation of a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump, who has called for protests and vilified prosecutors. @Law360
law360.com/articles/1589387
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In the span of like one minute in today's #SCOTUS hearing, we went from selling urine, to Justice Alito's dog, to whether he learned anything at law school. Lisa Blatt arguments are controlled chaos.
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NEW: Bomb threat at NYC civil courthouse 60 Centre Street. Court officers closed doors for some time but have now been cleared, according to court official and union official. @Law360
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What's next for Shearman & Sterling after merger talks with Hogan Lovells collapsed?
"Once you engage in merger talks to that degree, and then it breaks up, the perception can be that you are now really in play..." Tough road ahead, experts say.
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UPDATE: NY Courts admit Judge Amaker misstated key fact to justify ex-Chief Judge Janet DiFiore’s costly detail bc she “briefly scanned a document.”
No word on her many omissions.
🕰 Feb 7th: Judge Amaker accused (@Law360?) of “misinformation” in vivid but misleading testimony
New: NYS Senators @bradhoylman, @SenGianaris, @JamesSkoufis decried misleading testimony by a top NY judge who defended a $6.5M detail for ex-Chief Judge DiFiore
"We cannot allow this level of complete disregard of public responsibility to go unchecked"
law360.com/articles/1582859/…
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If you’re like me and have a hard time following upcoming circuit court arguments around the country, @JessLaw360 has you covered in this month’s “Riding Circuit” roundup. law360.com/appellate/article…
















