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BigLaw mergers don’t necessarily impress GCs; are some McKenna partners also balking?

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

Several BigLaw firms are in merger talks that could produce BiggerLaw Firms—with the aim of producing seamless legal services for their corporate clients. But some general counsel interviewed by the Wall Street Journal (sub. req.) question the value of megamergers.

ABA encourages pro bono help for veterans

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

The ABA is encouraging lawyers to honor veterans through pro bono assistance, according to a statement by ABA President James R. Silkenat.

What was Sen. Ted Cruz like at Harvard Law School?

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

Sen. Ted Cruz was ambitious, charismatic and eager to debate liberals when he attended Harvard Law School from 1992 to 1995. The Boston Globe interviewed Cruz’s classmates and decided he wasn’t much different than he is today.

Is Justice Breyer an atheist? Nonbelievers are buoyed by remark at oral arguments

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

A remark by Justice Stephen G. Breyer during oral arguments in a town prayer case last week has some atheists hoping he will “come out” as a nonbeliever.

Scolded for extramarital affair, ‘good Catholic fellow’ gets new sentencing hearing

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

A Florida judge who opined that Catholics and moral people shouldn’t have affairs may have been improperly swayed by religion during sentencing of a sexual battery defendant, a Florida appeals court has ruled.

College football coaches seek to cash in on their names

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

Some college football coaches are seeking to profit from their names through trademarks and licensing rights. USA Today has a story on the phenomenon.

Posner has ‘absolutely no desire’ to join SCOTUS, which ‘isn’t a real court’

By EsqSocial Corporation 11/11/13

Judge Richard Posner gets a lot of attention for his opinions and his writing, but he’s not looking to leverage his fame to join the U.S. Supreme Court. Posner explained why he isn’t interested in an interview with the Daily Beast about his compulsive writing habits.

Uncontested Divorce Basics: 5 Things to Consider

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/11/13

Thinking about getting an uncontested divorce? You'll want to know some basics first. Many couples who are ready to end their marriage will pursue an uncontested divorce, thinking it's a shortcut to living happily apart for ever after. But it may not be quite as simple as you think......

Fixing Employee Misclassification: There’s an App for That

By The Law Insider 10/11/13

Howard Tarnoff is the Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Ceridian Corporation Misclassification of an employee’s status can precipitate a ripple effect of regulatory headaches and fines.

5 Legal Tips Every Will Executor Should Know

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/11/13

Every will requires an executor to administer the wishes recorded by the testator. That's why choosing an executor is crucial in planning your estate. But as an executor's role doesn't kick in until after the will maker's death, what should executors (and testators) know about their obligations?

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