Mark Herrmann
Mark Herrmann spent 17 years as a partner at a leading international law firm and is now responsible for litigation and employment matters at a large international company. He is the author of The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Practicing Law and Inside Straight: Advice About Lawyering, In-House And Out, That Only The Internet Could Provide (affiliate links). You can reach him by email at inhouse@abovethelaw.com.
Posts by Mark Herrmann
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Government
Lying! Cheating! Assault!
At what point should a person be disqualified from public office? Use this series of hypothetical questions to assess how you honestly feel about these issues. -
Government
Of Course Biden Will Be Impeached
When that vote is held, many Republicans will see the political benefit of dirtying up Biden by impeaching him. - Sponsored
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Government
Osama Bin Laden Was Right, After All
The logic of the far left is pretty compelling: Decolonization justifies anything. But does it really?
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Government
Abortion, Dobbs, And The Republican Field
Conservatives argued for 50 years that the issue belongs in the hands of the states ... and all of a sudden that the issue does not belong in the hands of the states. -
Courts
Another Result Before It Happens: The Trump Civil Case In New York
A tale as old as time: No one made the bad decision that landed the Trumps in court! -
Courts
Why All Defendants In Georgia Except Trump Will Flip
And what do you think Trump will say as all of his co-defendants turn against him? -
In-House Counsel
On Israel, Hamas, And Thinking Like A Lawyer
What hypothetical question will permit me to think clearly about the events of last Saturday? -
Government
Trump Can't Win The General Election! Or He Can't Lose! According To The Pundits ...
Both sides overlook several things. - Sponsored
How Generative AI Is Disrupting Law Firm Billing Practices
Amid legal landscape shifts, billing practices remain vital. With generative AI enabling faster, more efficient work, some law firms may adjust billing models accordingly. -
Government
More On The Trump 'Disqualified For Insurrection' Debate
It can't all depend on whose ox is gored. The law must mean something. -
Law Schools
Why Doesn't Anyone Want To Teach Law Any More?
A bunch of factors are at play. Here are some suspicions, which are worth what you paid for them. -
Government
Perhaps Comedians Could Provide Viral Moments For Politicians In Debates?
Most moments that go viral these days are nasty ones. We don't need our national discourse to become nastier than it already is. -
Election Law
How Baude And Paulsen Opened Pandora's Box: Is Trump Eligible For The Presidency?
It's hard to say where we go from here. -
Government
Are The Trump Indictments Political? Test Yourself With A Thought Experiment.
How do you deafen yourself to the partisan screaming and decide independently whether the prosecutions are political?
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How Generative AI Is Disrupting Law Firm Billing Practices
Amid legal landscape shifts, billing practices remain vital. With generative AI enabling faster, more efficient work, some law firms may adjust billing models accordingly.
Sponsored
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LawPay Pro Offers Upgraded Time And Billing Essentials
AffiniPay’s latest product for the legal community, introduced earlier this year, presents a simple web-based solution for attorneys seeking seamless firm cash flow.
Sponsored
How to Achieve Quicker, More Valuable Case Settlements with Minimal Effort: A Guide for Personal Injury Lawyers
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Courts
The Day After The January 6 Verdict
Mark Herrmann can tell you right now what the result of the trial will be. -
Biglaw
Why Trump Could Avoid State Criminal Liability If He's Re-Elected President
Putting Trump behind bars will not be an easy feat to accomplish. -
Courts
The Impact Of The Denial Of A New Trial On Trump's Defamation Counterclaim Against E. Jean Carroll
Trump's counterclaim may have been silly to begin with, but it has become frivolous with last week's decision. -
Government
So Long As We're Buying Votes, Why Not Buy Them Effectively?
Here are a couple of ideas that are quite bold, but might not seem quite so shady. -
Government
Don't Vote For Chris Christie, But Give Him A Buck!
Get Chris Christie on the debate stage. -
In-House Counsel
Maybe Non-Litigators Don't Understand: No Matter What You Do, You're Always Wrong
Why didn't you do whatever it was that you finally did do earlier?