I don't know about you, but when I heard that DC administrative judge Roy Pearson lost his suit against a local dry cleaners to the tune of $54 million (yes, million), I was mighty satisfied. After all, a judge should know better than to waste everyone's time with a bogus exercise in litigious excess. As it turns out, Pearson is no longer a judge, having been dismissed from his post by a judicial committee which wisely voted against having him reappointed. Further proof that, at times, the system does indeed work. Read all about it at The Wall Street Journal Law Blog (November 1).
Heads up: he might have the most coveted judicial post in the nation, but Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts definitely doesn't have the fattest paycheck. According to recent salary stats released by the federal government, Roberts makes a very comfortable $212,100 per year. Few would argue with that, right? Guess again. Roberts himself has argued, repeatedly and passionately, that federal judges should receive more than that in compensation, though for now his argument seems to be falling on deaf ears. It certainly won't appease Roberts to learn that second-year associates at firms like Cravath and Debevoise make $225,000. Discuss Roberts's misfortune at blogs.wsj.com/law/2007/10/31/
And last but certainly not least, if you're among the many lawyers starting out on their own, hoping to build a reputable and lucrative practice, take a gander at the advice posted at Legal Marketing Blog on October 26. The post discusses the importance of networking via the Internet to get your name and your specialty out there — and it's all in a nifty new book for your convenience (and their profit). Make your brand known before someone else does! Read all about The Ultimate Guide for Lawyer Marketing on the Internet at www.legalmarketingblog.com.
