Category Archives: Law

Grok: Setting: A dimly lit, paper-strewn office in modern-day London, 2025. Bartleby the Scrivener, inexplicably transported to the present, sits at a cluttered desk, quill in hand, surrounded by laptops and empty coffee cups. Bertie Wooster bursts in, waving his … Continue reading →

Grok: Setting: Bertie Wooster’s swanky London flat, April 2025. Bertie is sprawled on a velvet sofa, scrolling X on his phone with a look of utter bewilderment. Jeeves, impeccable in a tailored suit, enters with a silver tray bearing a … Continue reading →

A conservative lawyer emails me: Regarding big law, I think the impact of what Trump is doing is greatly exaggerated. Law firms now commit that they won’t refuse to represent someone because they hold different political views. This is how … Continue reading →

Grok says: Scale and Trends: Offshoring in the legal sector involves tasks like legal research, document review, contract management, and paralegal work, often sent to countries like India due to lower labor costs (savings of 10-40%). A 2023 article notes … Continue reading →

I’m fascinated by Trump’s war on America’s leading institutions. * David Lat: On The Need For Diverse Viewpoints In Big Law * Why Should I Care About Big Law? * The Trump vs Big Law Power Struggle * Does Jones … Continue reading →