(Image via Getty) Quinn Emanuel has a history of representing Elon Musk and his business ventures in court. Quinn planned to represent X Corp in a lawsuit against Bright Data Ltd., but the firm’s prior interactions with the opposing side seem to be enough to force it to conflict out. Law360 has coverage: Quinn Emanuel…
The film, In the Footsteps of Marco Polo premiered on July 3, with the premise of the story resting on Stanley Johnson – father of former UK prime minister Boris and former universities minister Jo – following a big portion of the Silk Road with two friends whilst on holiday from Exeter College in the…
(Image via Getty) Compensation in the world of small law is both less standardized and less transparent than it is in the Biglaw universe. If ATL readers don’t already know what market rate pay is for associates at the nation’s largest law firms, they know how to find out. It isn’t as easy to benchmark…
Online giving is not a single way of donating. It encompasses many methods of outreach and contribution: on your organization’s website, virtual appeals, text-to-give initiatives, apps, and email, using computers, tablets, and smartphones, paying with credit or debit card, ACH, direct debit, or digital wallet. With such an array of options—and donor preferences—it’s essential for…
The role of higher education institutions in shaping students’ career path choices is pivotal. These institutions serve as a nexus where students are exposed to a wide array of disciplines, professions, and perspectives that can influence their decision-making process. While personal interests and skills certainly play a crucial role in deciding what career pathways students…
It can seem like new AI tools are popping up daily, promising to help you work faster and smarter. But things are different for lawyers. You can’t rely on any mass-market AI tool to do your legal research without risking client data or maybe even worse — getting answers that are just flat-out wrong. That’s…
Calling all K–12 educators and administrators! Are you looking to squeeze the most out of your Blackbaud software? Then mark your calendars for bbcon 2024, happening September 24–26 in Seattle, Washington. From my experience, this annual conference is the event for Blackbaud users, and the K–12 offerings are especially impressive this year. Deep Dives Before…
The August 2014 death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, aroused a sweeping reappraisal of race and social justice issues. Geovonday Jones recalls the ruminations suddenly became clearer and more intimate for him a few months later, when he learned about the death of a cousin nearby. Geovonday JonesThe tragedies stayed with the now 39-year-old,…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 17, 2024 at 10:46 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Wednesdau, July 17, SCOTUSblog (Jul. 17, 2024, 10:46 AM),…
Gary Zerola (Image via YouTube) Boston attorney Gary Zerola has a long history of sexual assault allegations against him, but this time, he’s finally heading to prison. Last month, he was convicted of aggravated rape and burglary for a 2021 incident. This week, a judge sentenced him to 5-10 years in state prison. According to…