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Happy Earth Day

Notes to my (legal) self. The post Happy Earth Day appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Highest Average Billable Hours In Biglaw

Lawyers at this Biglaw firm sure bill a lot. The post The Highest Average Billable Hours In Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.

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To stay or dismiss a suit while waiting for arbitration?

It seems like the justices can’t have a monthly argument session without at least one case under the Federal Arbitration Act. Monday’s argument in Smith v. Spizziri asks what the options are for a trial judge who refers a pending suit to arbitration. Sect

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The morning read for Monday, April 22

The justices will hear oral argument in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson and Smith v. Spizzirri this morning. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court.

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