Posted On: May 7, 2010 by David Badertscher

ABA Journal Weekly Newsletter for Week

Top Ten Stories of the week ending May 7, 2010:

Judiciary
Stevens Explains Death Penalty Stance, Bow Ties
May 6, 2010 7:05 am CDT

Plus:
Lawyers Spot Justin Bieber on Flight, But Didn't Recognize Justice Stevens
Kagan Has Her Supreme Court Interview; Short List Said to Be Shorter
Careers
As 'Troubling Indicators' Mount for 2010 Law Grads, an ABA Expert Issues a Warning
May 6, 2010 7:35 am CDT

Plus:
Would-Be Law Student Sets Up Paypal Account, Asks for Tuition Donations
Law Schools
Law Dean Boycotts US News Rankings
May 5, 2010 5:30 am CDT

Careers
Bad News for Laid-Off Associates: BigLaw Is Shunning You, Recruiter Says
May 5, 2010 6:00 am CDT

First Amendment
Comedian Wins Defamation Suit Over Mother-in-Law Jokes
May 5, 2010 7:27 am CDT

Legal Technology
7th Circuit Warns of Dangers of Computers and Tequila, But Gives E-Filer a Pass
May 5, 2010 10:46 am CDT

Constitutional Law
Judge Jails Courtroom Observer for Wearing Raunchy T-Shirt
May 5, 2010 7:01 pm CDT

Business of Law
Insurers Outraged at Law Firm's Suits to Collect Very Small Amounts of Money
May 3, 2010 5:41 pm CDT

Work/Life Balance
List of Top 10 Family-Friendly Law Firms Has Only Four Repeats
May 3, 2010 7:53 am CDT

Attorney Fees
Lehman and GM Bankruptcy Charges: $2,100 for Limo Rides, $48 to Leave a Message