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Musical Chairs: Patrick Fitzgerald’s New Home
When Patrick Fitzgerald stepped down as U.S. Attorney in Chicago, he seemed to pooh-pooh the prospect of his becoming a defense lawyer. But now he has joined a Biglaw firm — where he will presumably do...
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Law Firm Associates and Prostitutes: A Comparative Analysis
You’re good-looking, you like people, you know how to bill by the hour — you could totally do this. But is being a high-class escort really a better job than the one you’ve got now? It depends…....
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When Anonymous Commenting Goes Wronger
Can you believe what’s going on in the U.S. Attorney’s Office down in New Orleans? Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Anonymity, Anonymous Commenting,...
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Morning Docket: 12.07.12
* “Did the imperative use of the F-bomb … threaten judicial authority?” Wow, seriously? This is perhaps the most entertaining question presented for review in a Supreme Court certiorari petition in the...
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Non-Sequiturs: 12.28.12
* U.S. Attorneys are rising up, taking office, and conducting their business like hard-ass prosecutors. [Wall Street Journal] * If only they had more guns at the police station, this might never have...
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Quote of the Day: They Don’t Call Him ‘The Baddest Lawyer In The History of...
Paul Bergrin wasn’t just a lawyer — he allegedly had a slew of other bad ass titles… Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Attorney Misconduct, Crime,...
View ArticleNon-Sequiturs: 02.06.13
* Former Biglaw associate Tabber Benedict, whom we’ve mentioned before (in happier times), reportedly threw a lavish “going away” party — going away to prison, that is. [Daily Mail] * Take your pick:...
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Benchslap of the Day: Justice Sotomayor Thinks You Should Turn Off Your...
Justice Sotomayor is generally very nice, but don’t get her angry. A federal prosecutor in Texas who made improper, racially charged remarks during a trial learned this the hard way. Continue reading...
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Paul Bergrin, ‘The Baddest Lawyer in the History of Jersey,’ Convicted at Last
A former federal prosecutor gets convicted of murder, racketeering, and a whole host of other crimes. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Assistant U.S....
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Internet Hacker Sentenced to Prison Garners Ill-Conceived Support
Andrew Auernheimer receives 41-month prison sentence. It may be too severe, but Auernheimer was asking for it. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Andrew...
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Which Federal Prosecutor Hottie Is a Contestant on The Bachelorette?
The Bachelorette would be crazy not to offer this stunning attorney a rose. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Assistant U.S. Attorneys, AUSAs, Chief...
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A Federal Judge Opines on a Handsome Prosecutor’s Dateability
Because if an Article III judge thinks this assistant U.S. attorney is a stud, shouldn’t the star of The Bachelorette? Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on...
View ArticleNon-Sequiturs: 04.09.13
* Congratulations to Judge Patty Shwartz on her confirmation to the Third Circuit. She will be sorely missed in the District Court — especially by Judge Hochberg. [People for the American Way] * And...
View ArticleSAC’s Rigorous Compliance Training Focused On Coming Up With Euphemisms For...
The indictment that the Justice Department just filed against SAC Capital is something to behold.
View ArticleA Law License Is A Terrible Thing To Waste
Nothing good can come of abusing your license to practice.
View ArticleAssistant U.S. Attorney In Trouble For Negative Comments About Trayvon...
If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all -- especially not on Facebook.
View ArticleMorning Docket: 09.25.13
* U. Penn. Law doesn’t need to toot its own horn about kicking off its visiting jurist program with a Supreme Court justice — we’ll do it on the school’s behalf: toot f-ing toot for Justice Kennedy....
View ArticleSadly, Members Of The Public Aren’t Smart Enough To Understand The Law
This deputy U.S. attorney has little faith in laypeople's intelligence.
View ArticleThe Riddler And The Penguin Get Caught — Thanks To Batkid
A sickly little scamp has a helluva day and makes everyone feel like a million bucks, all because of pretend -- and no one pretends harder than the U.S. Attorney's Office...
View ArticleMusical Chairs: An Elite Boutique’s Latest High-Profile Hire
A former federal prosecutor and Biglaw partner joins a top-flight litigation boutique.
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