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Talk About A ‘Hot’ Line: Florida Governor Gives Out Phone Sex Number To Those...
Today, we’ve got yet another story about a law school graduate who inadvertently gave out the number for a phone sex line, but this time he’s not a defense attorney — he’s the Governor of Florida…....
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Morning Docket: 11.09.12
* Since Obamacare’s here to stay, states are scurrying to meet the health care law’s deadlines. Better hurry up, they’ve only got a week left to make a decision on insurance exchanges. [New York Times]...
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Non-Sequiturs: 11.26.12
* As soon as Mary Schapiro announced she was stepping down as chairwoman of the SEC, Obama nominated another woman to take her place. Congrats to SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter! [WSJ Law Blog] * In...
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Solo Practitioner Sends Rejection Letter Blaming ‘Election Results’ For...
Yes, evil Barack Obama and his policies have caused another employer to “go Galt” and stop hiring… Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Affordable Care...
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Above the Law’s 2012 Lawyer of the Year Competition: The Finalists!
Who should be Above the Law’s Lawyer of the Year for 2012? Please vote in our poll! Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: 2012 Year in Review, Admin,...
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Morning Docket: 12.27.12
* Justice Sonia Sotomayor just ruined Hobby Lobby’s new year by refusing to block the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptives mandate. All of the members of the company’s legal team will have to scrapbook...
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Above the Law’s 2012 Lawyer of the Year Competition: The Winner!
Who won ATL’s Lawyer of the Year competition for 2012? Find out here! Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: 2012 Year in Review, Admin, Affordable Care...
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Forced Flu Shots? Can’t Sick People Just Stay Home?
The better question is whether or not it’s legal to cough all over your annoying boss during flu season. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Flu Season,...
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Biglaw Perk Watch: Tax Equalization for Same-Sex Health Benefits
Which major law firms now offer the tax offset for domestic partner health benefits? Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Akin Gump, Akin Gump Strauss...
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Quote of the Day: A (Chicken)Pox on Your Law School!
Don’t go anywhere near this law school if you don’t want to catch the chickenpox! Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Chicken Pox, Chickenpox, Diane P....
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Biglaw Perk Watch: Adoption Benefits(Plus an update on the gay gross-up.)
Which major law firms offer benefits that cover adoption and/or surrogacy costs? Plus an update on the gay gross-up (aka “tax equalization for same-sex health benefits”). Continue reading »Follow Above...
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Non-Sequiturs: 02.20.13
* Palestinian prisoners are smuggling spooge out of prison to make babies on the outside. The article raises some fascinating legal and ethical questions, but thankfully fails to explain the logistics...
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Fap Law: A Meditation on Masturbation
What a jerk-off! There’s a lawyer out there who specializes in public-masturbation defense. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Christopher A. Connelly,...
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Does Your Law School Need A Panic Button?
Suicide is a real problem at law schools, but schools don’t seem to be interested in investing money in mental health. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on...
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Righteous Indignation: The Trial of Dr. Kermit Gosnell and Some Thoughts on...
The criminal trial of Dr. Kermit Gosnell raises a question: What is the difference between late-term abortion and infanticide? Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on...
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Non-Sequiturs: 05.02.13
* OMG, you guys! Michael Jackson just died. At least according to concert promoter AEG Live, whose lawyer FINALLY conceded to the claim that Jackson had passed. [CNN] * The new NRA President is a tool...
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Yes, It Is Worth Making A Federal Case Over Angelina Jolie’s Boobs
Angelina Jolie took action to address her cancer risk. If the Supreme Court gets its act together, more women can follow her example. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan...
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Sociopath Law Professor Admits To Being A Sociopath
Have you ever thought your law professor was a sociopath? What if you were right? Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Health Care, Health Care /...
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Sources And Dr. Phil Offer Insights Author Of ‘Confessions of a Sociopath,’...
Our sources attempt to out the author of “Confessions of a Sociopath” who claimed to be a law professor… Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: BYU Law...
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Morning Docket: 06.06.13
* AG Eric Holder sat down and had a little chat about what’s been going on at the Justice Department. He’s not impressed with his agency’s work, but he claims he’s not stepping down just yet. [NBC...
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