In a recent series of events unfolding within the legal industry, an interesting array of developments have occurred, highlighting perhaps some of the unforeseen challenges that legal professionals are currently facing.
A lawyer has been disbarred after unsuccessfully attempting to destroy evidence on his computer. The unfortunate failure has marked the end of his career in what could arguably be seen as less than ideal circumstances.
Meanwhile, high-profile names from the Supreme court such as Alito and Clarence are seemingly striving to justify absolute immunity. Their efforts have been so intense that they’ve sparked interest among not just their peers but even yogis, noted for their flexibility.
On a slightly different note, the legal sphere did not anticipate that the rivalry between Kendrick and Drake would escalate to involve a lawsuit. The twist further cements the idea that legal surprises may come from the most unexpected quarters.
Zooming in on the academic world, the question of deciding upon a law school has been revisited, exploring the various reasons behind students’ choices. Offering some insight for those considering this path, a few compelling reasons are discussed here.
Last but not least, within some Biglaw firms there is a lot of financial incentive for top billers. A recent change in bonus policy is set to hand out significant rewards, but primarily to those who bill the most. More details on this can be found here.