Non-Sequiturs: 04.28.17

* Try not to let the irony overwhelm you. [Deadspin] * If you are going to fail the bar exam, do it like a champion. [Excellence in Law School] * Impeachment may not be everything it is cracked up to be. [Huffington Post] * The Fox New investigation gets broader. [Law and More] * An Continue reading "Non-Sequiturs: 04.28.17"
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Law Revue Video Contest 2017: The Winner!

Who prevailed in this year's epic contest?[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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UT Law Alum Rudy Metayer On The Importance Of Representation, From The State Bar To ‘Beauty And The Beast’

As lawyers, let's use our connections to help everyone in the world around us.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Neil Gorsuch Isn’t Ready For This Supreme Court

Gorsuch having trouble with the rowdy Supreme Court.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Embattled Law School Blames ABA, Education Department, Students For Its Legal Problems

This is pretty bold.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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I Can’t Be Bought For Some Cigars — But For A Vacation To Bermuda…

Whether they like it or not, in-house lawyers must be holier than the Pope.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Despite refusal to commit to special prosecutor, Rosenstein confirmed as deputy attorney general

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Biglaw Firms Offer Second-Class Benefits To Staff

Is Your Firm Screwing Over Your Staff?[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Google Adwords Might Extend The Ad Description

Google Adwords could extend the text limit from 80 to 160 characters. It’s hard to convey your message in just 80 characters. It’s a large task to sum up your product or service in 80 characters and in an engaging way. While writing the copy, ...
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Murdered woman’s Fitbit data was inconsistent with husband’s story, police say

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A Closer Look At Justice Neil Gorsuch’s Current Clerks

Let's learn more about this formidable foursome.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Murdered woman’s Fitbit data inconsistent with husband’s story, police say

Police who charged a Connecticut man with the murder of his wife are citing electronic evidence, including data from her Fitbit fitness tracker. Richard Dabate, [Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Arkansas prepares for double execution after federal judges deny stay requests

Arkansas is preparing to execute two inmates on Monday evening after federal judges refused to grant stays. Arkansas is seeking to execute Jack Jones and [Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Obama’s White House counsel returns to Kirkland

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Live Chat For Law Firm Websites

ForLawFirmsOnly Chat provides a complete service unlike most other live chat providers we use our own legal industry trained Live Chat agents and software platform to service chats. This means major cost savings as we eliminate the need to take your key employees away from their core responsibilities to handle chats, or hire and Continue reading "Live Chat For Law Firm Websites"
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What Every Law Practice Website Must Have?

 Users scan sites in a matter of seconds to find what they're searching for or leave the website if it’s not relevant to their search. That split decision leave or to stay and browse a site could be attributed to a website’s design and simplicit...
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When should lawyers bet on themselves? Sometimes clients will give you the answer

Avvo went all-in on the gambling metaphor for this year s Lawyernomics conference. As conference-goers learned, however, there s a difference between making a calculated, smart [Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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How To Respond To Reviews

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Law Revue Video Contest 2017: Honorable Mentions

They may not have made it to the finals, but they're still worth checking out.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Lawyers: Don’t be afraid to double down on data

On Friday, during the first full day of the Avvo Lawyernomics conference, attendees got a steady stream of two topics that, for many lawyers, were among the reasons why they decided to go to law school in the first place: math and science.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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AG Sessions criticizes judge from ‘an island in the Pacific,’ raising the ire of Hawaiians

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The Weird Antitrust Questions Of A Google Chrome Ad Blocker

Google may be poking the antitrust bear.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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10 Minutes with Legal Tech Entrepreneur Alma Asay

If not now The impulse to rethink her career hit sixth-year litigator Alma Asay just as she was about to embark on the Biglaw partnership track. Looking around, she realized she wanted to fix an issue that hits litigators who handle large-scale litigation. "I had the idea that there had to be a better Continue reading "10 Minutes with Legal Tech Entrepreneur Alma Asay"
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Morning Docket: 04.20.17

* According to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, it's highly likely that we'll have another Supreme Court vacancy this summer. Word on the street is that a justice is thinking about retiring, and all eyes are on Justice Kennedy, the high court's swing vote. Hmm, we thought we'd already put this rumor to bed. Continue reading "Morning Docket: 04.20.17"
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Knowing As In-House Counsel When To Call In The Biglaw Guns

Dropping Biglaw into an in-house negotiation can be an invaluable card, but think carefully before you play it.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Justices appear sympathetic to Missouri church seeking playground improvements

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Thanks To Our Advertisers Here At Above The Law

Thank you to these great brands for their support.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Non-Sequiturs: 04.19.17

* An interesting look at the life and career of Gloria Allred -- who has litigated groundbreaking civil rights cases as well as TMZ fodder. [Coverage Opinions] * Lawyer Jose Baez intends to investigate the death of his client Aaron Hernandez, who was found dead in his prison cell after apparently hanging himself. [Deadspin] * Continue reading "Non-Sequiturs: 04.19.17"
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Law Revue Video Contest 2017: Dishonorable Mentions

Despite certain admirable aspects, these three videos fell short of the mark.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Thank You, Mr. President, For My $379 Speedier, More Secure Office On The Go

The increased assault on privacy at the border is a wake-up call for lawyers on cybersecurity.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Aaron Hernandez’s death in cell highlights suicide problem in Massachusetts prisons

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Chatbots And Tool Tips Welcome Spring

A cool new tool can give you real-time advice about your rights as an airline passenger.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Asos Accused In IP Copycat Scandal After Visiting Indie Brand’s Showroom

This sounds pretty egregious.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Lawyers for radio host Alex Jones argue in child custody case that his persona is an act

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Stone Soup: A Client Development Metaphor

There is an old folk story that makes a fine metaphor for client development. In the tale, hungry strangers (read: the law firm client team) facilitate the people of a town (the team s clients) giving them food (solving a problem and getting paid for doing so). The story is Read The Rest[Read More ...] Continue reading "Stone Soup: A Client Development Metaphor"
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Official State Crap: Illinois

Check these out while you still can. Related Stories Official State Crap Alert: Bill Would Abolish Most Official State Crap Official State Crap: Florida Lawyer Indicted for Impersonating a Judge Is Elected to Be Real Judge [Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Morning Docket: 04.19.17

* Did anyone really expect Biglaw associates to jump ship so quickly for in-house jobs after the huge raises they got this past summer? According to Michelle Fivel of Major Lindsey & Africa, these days, associates "have increased standards for what they re willing to throw their hat into the ring for, mostly based around compensation." Continue reading "Morning Docket: 04.19.17"
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Federal judge who said he wouldn’t wish case on his worst enemy refuses to recuse himself

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‘A Spreadsheet Did The Calculations’ Not Convincing Enough To Keep SEC From Probing Your Hedge Fund

An update from the fund that never loses money.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Non-Sequiturs: 04.18.17

* BYU and Pepperdine are the most ideologically balanced faculties. You know, if you want to give more fuel to the snowflakes. [TaxProf Blog] * When will Neil Gorsuch retire? [Empirical SCOTUS] * UCLA Law has a $20 million movie deal. Sort of. [Law.com] * CFPB sues law firm. Wow, there s still a CFPB? [Law360] Continue reading "Non-Sequiturs: 04.18.17"
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It’s Finals Time Again: Make The Most Of It

Practical tips from a law professor on how to prepare for final exams.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Ask Me Anything Presentation With Google At SMX West

Here are some important takeaways from the ask me anything presentation with Google. It always attracts a lot of attention when Googlers are up on stage and open for questioning. The Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Google Search at the recent SMX Wes...
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Leaving Your Law Firm: Who Can You Tell, and When?

So, you ve decided to leave your firm. One of the first questions that likely comes to mind is whether and when you can tell clients, your firm, colleagues and staff. As it turns out, there are some clear guidelines regarding whom you can tell, and when. Like so many things related to a Continue reading "Leaving Your Law Firm: Who Can You Tell, and When?"
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Morning Docket: 04.18.17

* Tyann Sorrell, the woman who accused the former dean of UC Berkeley Law of sexually harassing her, was none too pleased with the settlement that was recently announced by the school. She says the deal, which leaves Sujit Chaudry with tenure and benefits, "insults all who suffer harassment at the hands of those with Continue reading "Morning Docket: 04.18.17"
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World’s Largest Law Firm Lays Off 20+ Partners

The culling of this firm's enormous herd has begun...[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Federal judge steps down and denounces mandatory minimum sentences

A federal judge in Tennessee who joined the bench in 2011 spent his last day on the job on Friday, then denounced mandatory minimum sentences [Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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The Pop Quiz You Need To Pass If You Are Bumped On An Overbooked Flight

Overbooking happens all the time, so this is trivia you can use.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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How To Reduce Distractions In A Constantly Connected World

What are your thoughts on creating a sustainable relationship with digital technology?[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Non-Sequiturs: 04.17.17

* Iranian law students participating in an international moot court competition "surprised" over the warm reception they've gotten in the United States. [Al-Monitor] * Yup, Justice Gorsuch is going to be just fine on the Court. [New York Times] * The newest justice's first test. [Slate] * Look at this district attorney race to get a Continue reading "Non-Sequiturs: 04.17.17"
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New Reason To Fear The IRS

Even the homeless are getting ripped off by the IRS.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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