According to an unnamed source, Thomson Reuters Legal may announce another wave of layoffs soon, perhaps even as early as today. The layoffs may affect customer service operations. As of yesterday evening the local press had no reports about this…
More TR Legal Layoffs?
18
Nov
According to an unnamed source, Thomson Reuters Legal may announce another wave of layoffs soon, perhaps even as early as today. The layoffs may affect customer service operations. As of yesterday evening the local press had no reports about this…
Friday Fun: Lawyer Mike, the Gangsta Rapper-Attorney
18
Nov
Michael Shipwash, a/k/a/ Lawyer Mike, is a solo practitioner and rapper, and possible future hooding ceremony speaker at his alma mater, the Univ. of Memphis School of Law. Hat tip to ALT’s Staci Zaretsky for Lawyer Mike’s “Outta Session” rap….
Quid Pro Books Now on YBP’s Approved List of Law Publishers for Library Service
18
Nov
All 56 books published by Quid Pro Books can be easily ordered by librarians now that this small but very innovative indie legal publisher has been added to the approved list for YBP Library Services. A comprehensive list (excluding law…
December 12, 2011 is the Deadline for AALL/Wolters Kluwer Law & Business Grants Program Applications
18
Nov
The AALL Research & Publications Committee is accepting applications through Monday, December 12, 2011, for research grants from the AALL/Wolters Kluwer Law & Business Grants Program that may total up to $5,000. The committee will award one or more grants…
Opening: Scholarly Communications Officer, Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University Library
18
Nov
Position: Scholarly Communications Officer Available: January 1, 2012 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University Library seeks a knowledgeable, motivated, and collaborative leader for the position of Scholarly Communications Officer. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Collections…
Penn State Law Application Fee Waivers Draw Reaction
18
Nov
The Daily Beast is reporting on the reaction of some prospective law students to the Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law offer to waive the application fee. The reported comments are a bit harsh, suggesting there is some connection to…
Tiny Accident With No Auto Insurance. Get Sued 2 Years Later? WTF?
17
Nov
A defense Attorney rant about the realities of personal injury defense work and at the same time tells a driver how to deal with being sued without auto insurance. Continue reading
Law Porn: From p-mailing to e-mailing
17
Nov
Recently, law prof Stephen Bainbridge reported that Today, I’d guess that 67% of the mail I get at the office is law porn [promotional literature from law schools] that goes straight into the recycling bin without ever being read. ……
