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Ohio Prison Guard Arrested For Allegedly Smuggling Drugs To Inmate

A prison guard at the state-run Lorain Correction Institution in Grafton, Ohio, was arrested Monday on a federal charge of c…

byJAMES BROWN •January 31, 2023

A Rose By Any Other Name Would Be Just As Petty — See Also

Judge R. David Proctor's Reprimanding Would Have Made The Bard Proud : You know things are bad when someone insults you …

byJAMES BROWN •January 31, 2023

NY Democrats cite ‘gaps’ in bail reform crime stats as reason they won’t change

Officials highlighted at a Monday legislative hearing how "troubling gaps" in data are limiting their ability to u…

byJAMES BROWN •January 31, 2023

US Office For Victims Of Crime Celebrates 20 years of Anti-Trafficking Programs

To mark National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the U.S. Office For Victims Of Crime (OVC) celebrated the 20th Annivers…

byJAMES BROWN •January 31, 2023

ChatGPT Crowns Clarence Thomas As Champion Of Gay Rights In Feedback Loop Of Stupid

That's not how I remember it, but maybe this is like the whole 'Berenstein Bears' thing. The post ChatGPT Crown…

byJAMES BROWN •January 31, 2023

Biglaw Firm That Lost $62 Million Assures Everyone They’re Going To Be Just Fine Financially

This is why we have insurance, people. The post Biglaw Firm That Lost $62 Million Assures Everyone They’re Going To Be Just…

byJAMES BROWN •January 31, 2023

Your Law Firm’s Employees Cost Too Much to Lose

Brooke Lively | A Financial Breakdown for Recruiting and Hiring a New Attorney (Holy Cow!) The post Your Law Firm’s Employe…

byJAMES BROWN •January 30, 2023

Morning Docket: 01.30.23

* Sam Bankman-Fried objects to "overbroad" bail restrictions. Bail restrictions can be onerous and harassing but t…

byJAMES BROWN •January 30, 2023

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot ripped for dancing at parade as crime surges

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been slammed for dancing in the streets during the Lunar New Year parade Sunday – as violen…

byJAMES BROWN •January 30, 2023

Freedom from Public Education

“ It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the …

byJAMES BROWN •January 30, 2023

Democrats ignore crime at their peril — as well as New York’s

Neither Gov. Kathy Hochul nor Albany leaders have made any meaningful effort to advance major criminal-justice and policing …

byJAMES BROWN •January 30, 2023

Eric Adams’ subways are safer — but not safe enough

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams are right about subways being safer now than they were last year. But they’re nowhere…

byJAMES BROWN •January 30, 2023

2-year-old shot in the face, man killed in Baltimore gunfire

One man standing in the street was fatally struck and declared dead at a local hospital. from crime | New York Post https:…

byJAMES BROWN •January 29, 2023

Lindsay Clancy’s husband pleads for people to forgive her for killing their children

"I want to ask all of you that you find it deep within yourselves to forgive Lindsay, as I have," Patrick Clancy w…

byJAMES BROWN •January 29, 2023

Barack, Michelle Obama issue statement on ‘unjustified’ beating of Tyre Nichols

"The vicious, unjustified beating of Tyre Nichols and his ultimate death at the hands of five Memphis police officers i…

byJAMES BROWN •January 29, 2023

Letters to the Editor — Jan. 29, 2023

Post readers sound off on a pay-to-play pass, crime being a lost cause and eatery intolerance. from crime | New York Post …

byJAMES BROWN •January 29, 2023

Straphanger shot on NYC subway by gunman wearing skull mask after argument escalated: sources

The man, whose name was not released, was shot in the stomach and forearm during a dispute with another man and his female c…

byJAMES BROWN •January 29, 2023

Law Practice Management Guides: Attorney at Work

Law practice tips! Find the best law practice management advice and resources with our Attorney At Work practice building gu…

byJAMES BROWN •January 29, 2023

Memphis cops pepper-sprayed themselves during Tyre Nichols arrest: video

“I can’t see jack sh–t,” says one officer in footage from his body camera. from crime | New York Post https://ift.tt/GVfrk…

byJAMES BROWN •January 28, 2023

I Am Lawyer, Overheard Words, And US News Beef — See Also

Drinks McGee Isn't Too Happy About US News : See what the Patron Justice of Beer has to say . Even The Non-Human Can Se…

byJAMES BROWN •January 28, 2023

A Law Firm That’s A ‘Big Happy Family’ Is A Red Flag

Notes to my (legal) self. The post A Law Firm That’s A ‘Big Happy Family’ Is A Red Flag appeared first on Above the Law . …

byJAMES BROWN •January 28, 2023

Nancy Pelosi refuses to watch video of husband Paul’s hammer attack, says his recovery is ‘coming along’

Nancy Pelosi said Friday she refuses to watch freshly released footage of Paul Pelosi's brutal hammer attack or listen t…

byJAMES BROWN •January 28, 2023

More Lawyers Should Attend Law School Alumni Events

Alumni events can be a great way to cultivate your contacts for business development purposes. The post More Lawyers Should…

byJAMES BROWN •January 28, 2023

Eric Adams pleads with Gov. Kathy Hochul to help fix NYC: ‘Hope it’s not lost on you’

Mayor Eric Adams gave Gov. Kathy Hochul 14 separate shout-outs during his "State of the City" address — which laid…

byJAMES BROWN •January 27, 2023

Anna Delvey’s Latest Project May Not Be The Financial Windfall She’s Hoping For

But would you watch? The post Anna Delvey’s Latest Project May Not Be The Financial Windfall She’s Hoping For appeared fir…

byJAMES BROWN •January 27, 2023

George Soros is the most dangerous man in America — here’s why

With the five-part investigation of Matt Palumbo, The Post has spent the past week showing that 92-year-old finance titan Ge…

byJAMES BROWN •January 27, 2023

16 Members of New York Narcotics Crew Charged

Today, 16 members of the Washington Heights-based narcotics trafficking group, 174th Street Crew, were charged with federal …

byJAMES BROWN •January 27, 2023

New GPT-Based Chat App From LawDroid Is A Lawyer’s ‘Copilot’ For Research, Drafting, Brainstorming, And More

It is currently available only by request on an early-access basis, but will be generally available later this year. The po…

byJAMES BROWN •January 27, 2023

NYPD grappling with new ‘deficient’ juvenile criminal justice system

The NYPD says a 'deficient' criminal justice treatment for juveniles is failing to hold underage suspects accountabl…

byJAMES BROWN •January 26, 2023

I Bet Husch Blackwell Wishes Their Story Was As Feel Good As Bryan Cave’s — See Also

However Good You Think You're Doing Probably Isn't Good Enough : Got a 90-day performance target? Might wanna update…

byJAMES BROWN •January 26, 2023

Which Biglaw Firm Will Be Defending Google Against The Meanies At The DOJ?

Of course a Biglaw firm will be defending Google against antitrust allegations. The post Which Biglaw Firm Will Be Defendin…

byJAMES BROWN •January 26, 2023

Some Benefits Of In-Person Depositions

Virtual isn't always better. The post Some Benefits Of In-Person Depositions appeared first on Above the Law . from…

byJAMES BROWN •January 26, 2023

Trump Makes Retroactive Privilege Claim For Advisor Peter Navarro. Which Is … Not How Any Of This Works.

Let's do the Time Warp again. The post Trump Makes Retroactive Privilege Claim For Advisor Peter Navarro. Which Is … No…

byJAMES BROWN •January 26, 2023

Nothing Will Be Certain For Biglaw This Year — Except Lots Of Layoffs

Law firms just don't need all of these lawyers anymore.... The post Nothing Will Be Certain For Biglaw This Year — Exce…

byJAMES BROWN •January 26, 2023

Hochul slowly wakes up to crime crisis — but has she got the fight to fix anything?

Two cheers for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s sudden discovery of surging crime — though that could drop to one cheer, or none, if she …

byJAMES BROWN •January 26, 2023

This U.S. Senator Wants To Keep America Free By Banning TikTok From Your Phone

But where else can I find cool dancing content and youth targeting radicalization? PragerU? The post This U.S. Senator Want…

byJAMES BROWN •January 26, 2023

When Biglaw Firms Set 90-Day Performance Targets, Stealth Layoffs Can’t Be Far Behind

Moving the goalposts as quickly as possible. The post When Biglaw Firms Set 90-Day Performance Targets, Stealth Layoffs Can…

byJAMES BROWN •January 26, 2023

Georgia Prosecutors Want To Keep Trump Grand Jury Report Under Wraps. Media Outlets Want … Not That.

GIVE IT. The post Georgia Prosecutors Want To Keep Trump Grand Jury Report Under Wraps. Media Outlets Want … Not That. app…

byJAMES BROWN •January 25, 2023

FBI arrests ‘high-heeled hijacker’ for string of Texas robberies and a kidnapping

Lisa Marie Coleman earned her moniker the "high-heeled hijacker" from the FBI from the fancy footwear she was wear…

byJAMES BROWN •January 25, 2023

Biglaw Firm Plans To Let Associates Bill For Being On Vacation

It's a great way to encourage attorneys to unwind. The post Biglaw Firm Plans To Let Associates Bill For Being On Vacat…

byJAMES BROWN •January 25, 2023

Stressed As A Lawyer? Maybe You Should Consider Another Profession.

This might be the exact opposite of being a lawyer. The post Stressed As A Lawyer? Maybe You Should Consider Another Profes…

byJAMES BROWN •January 25, 2023

I’d Expect To See This Fact Pattern About Elon Musk In A Property Law Hypo, But The Newspaper?

Maybe this is why the multi-billion dollar company keeps having yard sales. The post I’d Expect To See This Fact Pattern Ab…

byJAMES BROWN •January 25, 2023

Mike Pence Tries To Get Back In Trump’s Graces By Admitting That He, Too, Pocketed Classified Documents

Or maybe he's just trying to avoid going to jail. The post Mike Pence Tries To Get Back In Trump’s Graces By Admitting …

byJAMES BROWN •January 25, 2023

Biglaw Managing Partner Ditches Firm Life To Aid Refugee Children

Time to give back. The post Biglaw Managing Partner Ditches Firm Life To Aid Refugee Children appeared first on Above the …

byJAMES BROWN •January 25, 2023

Aiming at Ordered Liberty

The telos, or final cause of the American regime, according to the prophets of the Common Good , descends like a vision from…

byJAMES BROWN •January 24, 2023

Alec Baldwin will remain in lead role of ‘Rust’ despite being charged

"The film is still on track to be completed," the film's attorney said in a statement. from crime | New York…

byJAMES BROWN •January 24, 2023

Rep. Katherine Clark’s daughter arraigned in Boston court on assault charge

Riley Dowell was allegedly vandalizing a bandstand with anti-police slogans “NO COP CITY” and “ACAB” when she flailed her ar…

byJAMES BROWN •January 24, 2023

As teen violence surges, Hochul fails to address a key cause: NY’s disastrous Raise the Age law

Teen violence continues to spiral out of control, yet Gov. Kathy Hochul refuses to lift a finger when it comes to one of its…

byJAMES BROWN •January 24, 2023

The Best Of Biglaw In Private Equity

Congrats! The post The Best Of Biglaw In Private Equity appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the Law https://if…

byJAMES BROWN •January 24, 2023

There’s A Big Difference Between Lawyer Accolades You Pay For And Ones You Don’t

And state bars need to be careful that this line isn't blurred. The post There’s A Big Difference Between Lawyer Accola…

byJAMES BROWN •January 24, 2023

Deutsche Bank, Which Revamped Its Compliance Department 18 Months Ago, Is Revamping Its Compliance Department

It’s definitely gonna work this time, right? The post Deutsche Bank, Which Revamped Its Compliance Department 18 Months Ago…

byJAMES BROWN •January 23, 2023

Morning Docket: 01.23.23

* The Supreme Court leak investigation accomplished two things: (1) we're all more sure than ever that the leak sprung f…

byJAMES BROWN •January 23, 2023

Can Marketing Make Your Law Firm Vulnerable to Cyberattacks? Absolutely

The marketing objective is to get clients. The cybersecurity objective is to keep your data safe. Those two objectives are o…

byJAMES BROWN •January 23, 2023

Ending the Stranglehold of Public Employee Unions

The threat of faction—a “mortal disease,” James Madison warned in Federalist 10—has plagued popular government since time i…

byJAMES BROWN •January 23, 2023

Working Families Party targets Adams as it seeks candidates to embrace leftist agenda

The WFP also wants the incumbents and other candidates to embrace the tidal wave of migrants flooding the city, support more…

byJAMES BROWN •January 23, 2023

Mayor Adams needs to call out exactly who’s handcuffing NYC on crime

Mayor Eric Adams’ Anti-Crime Summit speech illustrated the problem: The mayor can’t decide whether he wants to declare victo…

byJAMES BROWN •January 23, 2023

Letters to the Editor — Jan. 23, 2023

Post readers sound off on a report that almost 65,000 New Yorkers moved to Florida in 2022. from crime | New York Post htt…

byJAMES BROWN •January 22, 2023

Bodega customer stabbed by teen robbers in NYC: cops

A bodega customer was stabbed in the stomach when a group of teens tried to rob him at a Staten Island store early Sunday, c…

byJAMES BROWN •January 22, 2023

Two dead and four wounded in separate shootings in NYC

A police spokesperson said the incidents were the third and fourth double shootings of a violent Saturday. from crime | Ne…

byJAMES BROWN •January 22, 2023

Protesters torch police car, damage businesses in Atlanta after activist killed

Protesters opposed to the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center — dubbed “Cop City” — took to the street…

byJAMES BROWN •January 22, 2023

Two wounded in afternoon Queens shooting

A 19-year-old man and 23-year-old woman were shot in Queens Saturday afternoon, police said. from crime | New York Post ht…

byJAMES BROWN •January 22, 2023

The Best Appellate Practices Out There

Congrats! The post The Best Appellate Practices Out There appeared first on Above the Law . from Above the Law https://…

byJAMES BROWN •January 21, 2023

Elizabeth Holmes tried ‘to flee’ to Mexico after conviction, prosecutors say

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes made an “attempt to flee the country” with a one-way ticket to Mexico after she was convic…

byJAMES BROWN •January 21, 2023

Dry(ish) January: How One Company Is Helping Consumers Drink In Moderation

Sunnyside is promoting ‘Dry(ish)’ January that promotes drinking in moderation versus complete sobriety. The company offers …

byJAMES BROWN •January 21, 2023

BENCHSLAP: Trump And His Lawyers Fined $1M For Filing Garbage RICO Suit Against Hillary Clinton

FAFO The post BENCHSLAP: Trump And His Lawyers Fined $1M For Filing Garbage RICO Suit Against Hillary Clinton appeared fir…

byJAMES BROWN •January 21, 2023

Associates And Staff Should Have Off For MLK Day

To my surprise, this past Monday was almost as busy as any other Monday, The post Associates And Staff Should Have Off For …

byJAMES BROWN •January 21, 2023

Biglaw Firm’s Decision To Cover Abortion-Related Travel Expenses Didn’t Please All Partners — But The Firm Never Wavered

The firm's leader knew he couldn't make everyone happy, but he did what he thought was 'right.' The post Bi…

byJAMES BROWN •January 21, 2023

Texas mom abandoned toddler in parking lot while she got a wax: cops

A woman left her child unattended in a parking lot while she was getting hair removal services, according to local reports. …

byJAMES BROWN •January 21, 2023

Body of Texas woman found near home of man she was dating

Kayla Kelley was reported missing last week. from crime | New York Post https://ift.tt/AwZSi5Y via IFTTT

byJAMES BROWN •January 20, 2023

You, the New York voter, are to blame for city’s and state’s headlong rush to disaster

If the Big Apple is truly bound for doom this time, it will be because New Yorkers didn't any longer care enough to stop…

byJAMES BROWN •January 20, 2023

Court Benchslaps Trump Econ Weirdo Peter Navarro In Contempt Of Congress Case

Ask your pal Steve Bannon how this one ends, dude. The post Court Benchslaps Trump Econ Weirdo Peter Navarro In Contempt Of…

byJAMES BROWN •January 20, 2023

NYPD chief Jeffrey Maddrey applauded for pushing back against pro-bail reform lawmaker

"Respectfully, assemblyman...there would not be repeat offenders if the officers were not constantly arresting them,&qu…

byJAMES BROWN •January 20, 2023

This Is The New Normal When It Comes To Office Attendance At Biglaw Firms

Not all firms are mandating attendance yet, but time will tell.... The post This Is The New Normal When It Comes To Office …

byJAMES BROWN •January 20, 2023

NYC starts 2023 with more than 18% spike in serious assaults — after Adams says crime ‘trending downward’

A law enforcement source said the NYPD was "dealing with an ebb and flow of constant recidivism that’s amplified" …

byJAMES BROWN •January 20, 2023

The Biglaw Partner Lateral Merry-Go-Round Makes A Noteworthy Stop

Her legal talents will be gracing another top law firm. The post The Biglaw Partner Lateral Merry-Go-Round Makes A Notewort…

byJAMES BROWN •January 19, 2023

‘If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em’ Should Be Every Critic Of Capitalism’s Personal Motto

The growing chorus of critics against capitalism aren’t going to overturn it anytime soon. The post ‘If You Can’t Beat ‘Em,…

byJAMES BROWN •January 19, 2023

Alex Jones’s Lawyers Are Waking Up With Fleas. Also Sanctions.

LeBron violin dot gif. The post Alex Jones’s Lawyers Are Waking Up With Fleas. Also Sanctions. appeared first on Above the…

byJAMES BROWN •January 19, 2023

Footnotes Can Be Deadly

Perhaps the biggest power of footnotes is that people often do not read them. The post Footnotes Can Be Deadly appeared fi…

byJAMES BROWN •January 19, 2023

NYC smoke shop worker shot after kicking out rowdy crew, cops say

A worker at a Hell’s Kitchen smoke shop was shot when he booted a rowdy crew out of his store early Wednesday, authorities s…

byJAMES BROWN •January 18, 2023

Morning Docket: 01.18.23

* Former Fox executives brand witness in FIFA bribery case as vengeful, then presumably flopped on the ground holding their …

byJAMES BROWN •January 18, 2023

Ana Walshe’s friend says missing mom’s ‘kindness’ could have killed her

A friend of Ana Walshe said the missing Massachusetts mom’s loyalty and kindness to her husband and suspected killer may hav…

byJAMES BROWN •January 18, 2023

Birth Rates Matter

Lyman Stone’s essay offers a knowledgeable and well-reasoned, albeit idiosyncratic, perspective on demographic decline. I fi…

byJAMES BROWN •January 18, 2023