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Now I’m sure that many reputable boutique firms pay Biglaw-level bonuses to their associates. But it’s safe to say that most solos and small firms pay whatever bonus they feel like or whatever they can afford. They are not worried about Keeping up with the Cravathians. Or with each other. Also, because of a lack of reliable public information, small firm associates cannot tell whether they are being shortchanged compared to their peers. And even if they are, they will have to take it because their exit options are more limited. click here

Today is Christmas Eve. Most solos and small law attorneys work only a half-day. The work load tends to be light - tying up loose ends, organizing files, arguing with the accountant, chatting with clients or colleagues, or just generally loafing around in the office. We try to leave in the early afternoon before traffic gets busy. We hope to spend the next 36 hours in peace with no calls or emails from clients, bosses, or opposing counsel. If we’re lucky, it will stay that way until the new year. click here

Not at all, replied Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Barry, because defendant Matthew Graves “was not growing (his crop) for patients. ... He was growing it for money.” click here

The legislation should persuade Haag’s office “to lay down its arms so as to end the costly and misguided offensive on the rights of medical cannabis patients,” said Henry Wykowski, a lawyer for the dispensary. click here

Federal prosecutors aren’t prepared to concede anything. While the Justice Department hasn’t spoken publicly on the meaning of the new law, saying only that it’s under review, the legislation - an amendment to a government spending bill - is loosely worded and subject to varying interpretations. click here