Misadventures in Contract Law
Some of you apparently feel that your law degrees aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on. But there’s no denying that what you learned in first-year contracts class comes in handy — and not just for...
View ArticleMusical Chairs: A Departmental Defection at K&L Gates in Seattle
We’ve previously discussed the trend of partners leaving Biglaw to launch their own firms. We’ve seen a lot of this action in New York and D.C., home to such well-regarded boutiques as MoloLamken,...
View ArticleLawyer of the Day: What Kind Of Man Allegedly Messes With Another Man’s Vehicle?
Remember the judge who was indicted for keying his neighbor’s car? Well, we’ve got another alleged incident of vehicular vandalism in the legal community, and this one is just dripping with spite....
View ArticleHelp This University Of Arizona 3L Go to Space — Literally
Some of you may know (I did not until an hour ago) that this year is the 50th anniversary of the Seattle Space Needle. Pretty exciting, right? I know, not really. Except for one thing. In honor of the...
View ArticleA Lawyer in Space? Hey, It Could Happen
Is a recent law school graduate heading to outer space? Maaaaybe...
View ArticleHow Many Times Can You Tase a Pregnant Woman Before Your Case Winds Up Before...
Can you use a Taser on a pregnant woman? How many times can you do it? Once? Twice? Three times?
View ArticleNon-Sequiturs: 09.26.12
* Jill and Kent Easter have pleaded not guilty to charges of planting drugs on a volunteer at their son’s school. Goddamn that pusher man! [Jezebel] * Concussion litigation expert Paul D. Anderson...
View ArticleAbove the Law Is Coming To Seattle
Will you be in Seattle on Wednesday, July 17? If so, we'd love to see you.
View ArticleAn Invitation For Our Seattle Readers
Please join us on Wednesday, July 17, for cocktails, canapés, and conversation with in-house lawyers.
View ArticleA Final Reminder For Our Seattle Event
Registration closes tonight, so if you'd like to attend, please RSVP now. Hope to see you tomorrow!
View ArticleWhich Firm Just Gave Its First-Years A $20,000 Raise?
Shots fired in the latest associate salary war! Will other firms take up the call to arms?
View ArticleNorthwest Salary Wars Continue — And Two Other Markets Get Raises Too
Some more salary movement in mid-sized markets, but is the bidding war for talent off to the races or limping out of the gate?
View ArticleAnother Market Bumps Up Associate Salaries
Is everyone getting raises EXCEPT the New York market?
View ArticleNationwide Pay Raise Watch: A Long-Neglected Market Gets A Raise
Another salary bump sets the market in one corner of the legal world.
View ArticleTest Case: ‘Pussy Grabs Back!’ A Law Firm Partner Joins A (Peaceful)...
Partner Allison Peryea takes to the streets, in a Tahari work dress and high-heeled shoes.
View ArticleMorning Docket: 03.30.17
* North Carolina lawmakers say they've reached a deal to repeal the state's controversial bathroom bill. I wonder how those negotiations went: "Hey, this law is awful and is costing our state billions....
View ArticleTest Case: I Served As A Legal Observer For A Group Counter-Protesting The...
Suddenly people were getting tear gassed, and everyone was running.
View ArticleTopless In Seattle: A Law Firm Partner Gets Over Her Fear Of Public Nudity
Spotted: a law firm partner at Seattle's 'Naughty Beach.'
View ArticleAn Invitation For Our Seattle Readers
Please join us on Wednesday, July 17, for cocktails, canapés, and conversation with in-house lawyers.
View ArticleA Final Reminder For Our Seattle Event
Registration closes tonight, so if you'd like to attend, please RSVP now. Hope to see you tomorrow!
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