Monthly Archives: August 2011

Supreme Court Announces Definition of “Reasonable Person”

Posted on August 29, 2011 by BRM

WASHINGTON — In the midst of an opinion on the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures, the Supreme Court of the United States surprised the legal world by laying down a sweeping, definitive answer to the classic legal … Continue reading →

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Law Grads Follow Jobs, Move to India

Posted on August 22, 2011 by BRM

MUMBAI — Adventurous or desperate?  That’s the question for a growing number of American law school graduates looking for work in India.  For Sally Nicholson, a recent arrival, the answer lies somewhere in between. “I’d say I’m desperately adventurous,” shrugged Nicholson, “I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Montana Appoints Grizzly Bear to State Supreme Court

Posted on August 18, 2011 by BRM

HELENA — In a historic moment for the animal kingdom, a grizzly bear was appointed to the Montana Supreme Court. Baxter, chosen by Governor Brian Schweitzer to fill in an interim position left open by a recent vacancy, previously made his home in … Continue reading →

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Law Firm Partner Prides Self in Total Lack of Computer Savvy

Posted on August 11, 2011 by BRM

ATLANTA — With a large, established book of business generating a steady flow of billable hours, litigator Byron Arnold is a valued partner at mega-firm Prince & Easton.  Yet somehow, more than ten years into the 21st century, he remains proud of the fact he possesses … Continue reading →

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Corporate HR Still Has No Idea How To Read a Lawyer Resume

Posted on August 8, 2011 by BRM

BOSTON — Denise Jackson is Human Resources Director at a Fortune 500 company and considered one of the best in her field.  Having worked at several corporations across the United States, her experiences makes her a popular guru at meetings of … Continue reading →

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WNBA Game Deemed “Unacceptable Use of Promo Budget”

Posted on August 3, 2011 by BRM

WASHINGTON — A young attorney in the nation’s capital became the poster child for a question facing many Biglaw attorneys: What is an acceptable use of the promotional budget given by large law firms to their lawyers?  According to one … Continue reading →

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