Folks Are Big Mad Over Biglaw Firm’s Recent Cuts
A&O Shearman is being slammed for ‘distasteful’ office closure. The post Folks Are Big Mad Over Biglaw Firm’s Recent Cuts appeared first on Above the Law. #Folks #Big #Mad #Biglaw #Firms #Cuts
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Ayn Rand, Objectivism, and free speech
What happens when philosopher Ayn Rand’s theories meet free speech? Tara Smith and Onkar Ghate of the Ayn Rand Institute explore Rand’s Objectivist philosophy, its emphasis on reason and individual rights, and how it applies to contemporary free speech issues. Smith and Onkar are contributors to a new book, “The First Amendment: Essays on the…
After Debate Shitshow, Trump’s Media Allies Self-Soothe With Fantasies Of Locking Up ABC
Facts don’t care about your feelings. And neither does the FEC. The post After Debate Shitshow, Trump’s Media Allies Self-Soothe With Fantasies Of Locking Up ABC appeared first on Above the Law. #Debate #Shitshow #Trumps #Media #Allies #SelfSoothe #Fantasies #Locking #ABC
Lawyers Manage To Turn Simplest Possible Request Into Absurd, Eye-Bleeding Powerpoint
Why must lawyers make everything complicated. The post Lawyers Manage To Turn Simplest Possible Request Into Absurd, Eye-Bleeding Powerpoint appeared first on Above the Law. #Lawyers #Manage #Turn #Simplest #Request #Absurd #EyeBleeding #Powerpoint
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Closes Its Second Office In China
U.S.-based firms are getting out of China. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Closes Its Second Office In China appeared first on Above the Law. #Top #Biglaw #Firm #Closes #Office #China
Nevada Could Join Growing Number Of States With Alternatives To The Bar
California ditching the bar really set the ball rolling! The post Nevada Could Join Growing Number Of States With Alternatives To The Bar appeared first on Above the Law. #Nevada #Join #Growing #Number #States #Alternatives #Bar
The Biglaw Firms That Strike Fear In The Hearts Of Opposing Counsel (2025)
These firms are home to the most cutthroat litigators out there. The post The Biglaw Firms That Strike Fear In The Hearts Of Opposing Counsel (2025) appeared first on Above the Law. #Biglaw #Firms #Strike #Fear #Hearts #Opposing #Counsel
Canada’s housing woes continue despite cap
International students are being taken advantage of and continue to live in unsuitable conditions, despite the imposed cap and ongoing efforts of organisations working hard to find solutions. “The study permit cap won’t solve the long-term problem of a shortage of housing,” said Julia Oravec, director with the rented residential market data and advisory firm…
Breaking The Silence: Unusual Insights On Mental Health In Law From Mariette Clardy-Davis
This in-house attorney shares practical tips for fostering a healthier workplace and discusses the importance of mental health advocacy in the legal field. The post Breaking The Silence: Unusual Insights On Mental Health In Law From Mariette Clardy-Davis appeared first on Above the Law. #Breaking #Silence #Unusual #Insights #Mental #Health #Law #Mariette #ClardyDavis
Oregon Cannabis Roundup: Fall 2024
Now that Labor Day is in the rear view and people are paying attention again, it seems like a good time to drop a line on Oregon cannabis. Here are some highlights, to launch you into fall. OLCC’s 2024-2028 Strategic Plan A draft of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan was first circulated at a Commission meeting…