August 2022

Beware performance reviews this year. The post Are Stealth Layoffs Ahead? Firms Are Threatening To ‘Rightsize’ appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/08/are-stealth-layoffs-ahead-firms-are-threatening-to-rightsize/

Paragon’s Vice President of Client Development and Legal Affairs discusses what it’s like to work in a corporate role at Paragon, why she’s so passionate about work/life balance, and more. The post Paragon Attorney Spotlight: Tracy Scanlan appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/08/paragon-attorney-spotlight-tracy-scanlan/

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: Supreme Court fencing removed, but building remains closed (Associated Press) Justice Alito’s Crusade Against a Secular America Isn’t […]

The Workaround: Boats as an abortion safe haven. The Horror: Interview horror stories. Ineffective Assistance Requires A Lawyer: Donald Trump apparently relied on legal advice from Tom Fitton who is… not a lawyer. Managing The Hybrid Office: Cool product for the future workplace. The post There’s An Idea — See Also appeared first on Above […]

ShareThe Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. On Monday, the court asked the government to weigh in on a petition filed earlier this year, about whether it matters that someone accused of “knowingly” defrauding […]

A look at which firms are getting the work. The post The Inequity Of Who Gets The Corporate Work appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/08/the-inequity-of-who-gets-the-corporate-work/

Also, the same man who failed to notice the continent-wide bribery ring run by his lieutenant isn’t impressed with the hedge fund’s corporate governance. The post Man Who Paid Himself $3.9 Billion To Run Hedge Fund Thinks Guy Running Hedge Fund Is Overpaid appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://dealbreaker.com/2022/08/man-who-paid-himself-3-9-billion-to-run-hedge-fund-thinks-guy-running-hedge-fund-is-overpaid

Although cheaper counsel likely could do the trick, the optics of hiring an expensive law firm might be important in some cases. The post Some Clients Might Like To Pay Higher Legal Fees appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/08/some-clients-might-like-to-pay-higher-legal-fees/

Does Biden’s loan forgiveness extend to the Marvel Universe? The post Not Even Superheroes Can Escape Their Law School Loans appeared first on Above the Law. Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/08/not-even-superheroes-can-escape-their-law-school-loans/

I refuse to shy away from the opportunity to use the words ‘radical’ and ‘nautical’ in a sentence and have it make sense. The post Breaking Water: Southern Gambling Loophole Inspires A Dobbs Work Around appeared first on Above the Law. Source: <a href=https://abovethelaw.com/2022/08/breaking-water-southern-gambling-loophole-inspires-a-dobbs-work-around/ class="colorbox" title="Breaking Water: Southern Gambling Loophole Inspires A Dobbs Work Around” […]