January 2022

Not Falling For That Again: Prosecutors have decided to trust Trump’s threats. There’s Something Happening Here: What it is is exactly clear… there’s a subtle yet nonsensical effort to rewrite what “free speech” means. “Lesser” News: Georgetown puts Shapiro on administrative leave after the whole “deciding that Black women are automatically lesser” thing. Fresh Starts: […]

The real question is why has it taken so long for a Black woman to be nominated to the Court, The post The Overwhelming Whiteness Of The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/01/the-overwhelming-whiteness-of-the-supreme-court/

Georgia lawmakers will consider a bill that could force the state’s Medicaid managed-care insurers to repay millions of dollars if their spending on medical care doesn’t reach a certain threshold. The post Georgia Bill Aims To Limit Profits Of Medicaid Managed-Care Companies appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://medcitynews.com/2022/01/georgia-bill-aims-to-limit-profits-of-medicaid-managed-care-companies/

Our condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues during this extremely difficult time. The post Lawyer Who Became Miss USA Before Starting TV Career Dies By Suicide appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/01/lawyer-who-became-miss-usa-before-starting-tv-career-dies-by-suicide/

Literally and seriously. The post Trump Promises Riots In Major Cities. This Time Prosecutors Take Him At His Word. appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/01/trump-promises-riots-in-major-cities-this-time-prosecutors-take-him-at-his-word/

All firms should have benefits like this. The post Biglaw Firm Offers Paid Compassionate Leave Program For Miscarriage And Failed Fertilty Treatments appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/01/biglaw-firm-offers-paid-compassionate-leave-program-for-miscarriage-and-failed-fertilty-treatments/

ShareEach weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at roundup@scotusblog.com. Here’s the Monday morning read: Alabama asks Supreme Court to let it use congressional map blocked by federal judges (Pete Williams, NBC News) […]

No, It’s Not Going To Be Kamala: The conventional wisdom about the Supreme Court is not so wise. Salary Increases: Dovel makes the jump. Time Keeps On Ticking: Entering billable time is important, but firms can make it easier on associates. (Fake) Elections Have Consequences: Pretend electors get subpoenas. Debt Talk: Let’s open up about […]

Along the way he gave up his public interest dream for a corporate gig, which is… very realistic. The post That’s A Helluva Career Fast Track appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/01/thats-a-helluva-career-fast-track/

Inevitably, low revenue happens to the best of us. The post Things To Do When Business Is Slow appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/01/things-to-do-when-business-is-slow/