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This King & Spalding Partner Allegedly Kicks Ass
Corporate law partners are supposed to have kick ass deal books, but they’re definitely not supposed to kick their mistresses’ asses. Let’s learn about the charges that one King & Spalding partner...
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Lawyer of the Day: Ex-Clerk Accused in Bizarre Break-In
Our hot-blooded lawyer of the day allegedly drank too much and tried to break into a judge’s house… Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Assault,...
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Morning Docket: 04.19.12
* Judge Jessica Recksiedler has disqualified herself from overseeing George Zimmerman’s murder trial. Stepping up to fill in as ringmaster for this media circus is Judge Kenneth R. Lester Jr....
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Morning Docket: 06.15.12
* The first day of jury deliberations in the Rajat Gupta insider-trading case ended without a verdict. Benula Bensam’s boredom is epic — the poor girl can’t even blog about the trial anymore....
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Morning Docket: 07.02.12
* As it’s told, the Supreme Court never leaks, but two sources who were close to the Affordable Care Act deliberations thought this tidbit was worth sharing with the public. Perhaps Chief Justice...
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Law Student of the Day: UVA Kid Allegedly Uses Her Phone to Communicate With...
Law student uses her cell phone to send a message to cops. No, not in the regular way… Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Asians, Assault, Battery, Cell...
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Morning Docket: 09.21.12
* Martin Bienenstock, Dewey’s former bankruptcy head, offered some free legal advice to the firm’s bankruptcy advisers: “[P]lease get real about the unfinished business claims.” [WSJ Law Blog] * In...
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This Former Skadden Associate’s Alleged Weapon of Choice? A Broken Champagne...
Does this former Skaddenite deserve a 25-year sentence for his alleged crimes? Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: American Express, Assault, Biglaw,...
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The Exonerated: A Lawyer Takes the Stand in His Own Defense — and Prevails
Can you imagine what it might be like to have your life and liberty in the hands of twelve men and women? We interview a lawyer who was criminally charged, took the witness stand in his own defense,...
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Lawyerly Lairs: A Castle Fit For A King (& Spalding Partner)
Steven Guynn, a former partner at King & Spalding, has been the subject of some salacious allegations. Whether they’re true or false, here’s one thing established beyond a reasonable doubt: his $3...
View ArticleMorning Docket: 08.28.13
* After three years on top, Baker & McKenzie has lost its place as the top grossing firm in the Global 100. But which firm dethroned the once king? None other than… [Am Law Daily] * Today we...
View ArticleMorning Docket: 12.30.13
* Exciting news: Justice Sonia Sotomayor will be leading the countdown on the New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square. She’ll be the first SCOTUS justice to perform the task. You go girl! [New York...
View ArticleMorning Docket: 12.31.13
* Barack Obama is trailing George W. Bush when it comes to leaving his mark on the federal courts, but that’s probably because Senate Democrats didn’t go nuclear quickly enough. [Blog of Legal Times] *...
View ArticleJudge Offers ‘Laughable’ Criminal Defense To Choking Charges
A judge accused of choking his girlfriend claims that he was actually trying to save her life -- how, exactly?
View ArticleMorning Docket: 01.12.15
* George Zimmerman was arrested for aggravated assault and domestic violence with a weapon. His lawyer said his client "has not been lucky with the ladies." He hasn't been lucky with being a decent...
View ArticleMorning Docket: 08.07.15
* Graffiti artist Rime alleges that Katy Perry wore a dress designed by Moschino that ripped off some of his copyrightable work. This dark horse has injected herself into a lot of IP issues this year....
View ArticleMorning Docket: 09.21.12
* Martin Bienenstock, Dewey’s former bankruptcy head, offered some free legal advice to the firm’s bankruptcy advisers: “[P]lease get real about the unfinished business claims.” [WSJ Law Blog] * In...
View ArticleThis Former Skadden Associate’s Alleged Weapon of Choice? A Broken Champagne...
Does this former Skaddenite deserve a 25-year sentence for his alleged crimes?
View ArticleThe Exonerated: A Lawyer Takes the Stand in His Own Defense — and Prevails
Can you imagine what it might be like to have your life and liberty in the hands of twelve men and women? We interview a lawyer who was criminally charged, took the witness stand in his own defense,...
View ArticleLawyerly Lairs: A Castle Fit For A King (& Spalding Partner)
Steven Guynn, a former partner at King & Spalding, has been the subject of some salacious allegations. Whether they're true or false, here's one thing established beyond a reasonable doubt: his $3...
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