Above the Law

Tradespace Acquires Paragon, A Patent Drafting Startup Founded By Computer Science Students, To Round Out Its End-To-End IP Platform

The acquisition, Tradespace says, makes it the first AI-powered platform to support the complete IP lifecycle.

Morning Docket: 11.20.25

* "If you kill this witness, the case will be dismissed," advised attorney. Man, these MPRE hypos are getting super easy. [Toronto Star]

* Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files. Unclear if he drew a woman's curves around it before signing this time. [Reuters]

* Texas governor demands action on Sharia Law, so you know it's a bad news cycle for him. [KXAN]

* White House suggests executive order to block state AI regulations, which is not how the Constitution works. [Axios]

* State AGs want social media addiction handled in one trial so they aren't constantly scrolling for updates. [Law360]

* Harvard releases digitized collection of Nuremberg Trials. [Law.com]

* Shilo Sanders sued by Barnes & Thornburg for unpaid bills. [NY Post]

So Many Bonuses! — See Also

New Megafirm Announces Bonuses: McDermott Will & Schulte’s bonuses are above the Cravath scale for some!

More Money For Associates!: Check out Dechert and Fried Frank!

Lindsay Halligan Wows With Incompetence: This is what happens when you fire all of the experienced prosecutors.

Judge Punished For Taking Halloween A Little Too Seriously: To be fair, probably the least offensive costume he could have gone with.

Judge Pushed To Retire Over Halloween Showmanship

There are time and place limits on Jailhouse Rock.

Lindsey Halligan Officially More Stupid Than You Imagined

This 8647 case is being handled in a very 6-7 manner.

Maybe The Legal Industry Has Just Lost All Sense Of Shame

But seriously, what would be a good legal dominatrix name?

It Is Not Only Alright To Shame, And Ultimately Ostracize, Your MAGA Relatives, It Is Your Patriotic Duty As An American

As Thanksgiving approaches, remember you are not obliged to spend time with anyone you don't enjoy spending time with.

Brand New Biglaw Megafirm Announces Bonuses, Offering Associates Top Dollar For Hard Work

Bonuses above the Cravath scale? We love to see it!

Economic Resilience In Action – Helping Law Firms Thrive In 2025 And Beyond

In this webinar, our expert panel will walk you through key business of law considerations in 2025.

This Top Biglaw Firm Is Offering Associates A Full Cravath Match — With Premium Bonuses On Top Of Special Bonuses

This Biglaw firm is offering big bonuses to its biggest billers.

Congress Should Establish, Fund New Quantum Tech Initiative To Beat China: Panel

The 2025 annual US-China Commission report also urges lawmakers bolster funding to the US Space Force to establish ‘space superiority’ against the PLA.

Morning Docket: 11.19.25

* Meta survives social media antitrust action because TikTok exists. Which it doesn’t legally, but the administration has refused to comply with the law so… good news for Meta. [New York Times]

* Court orders former couple to bid for custody of dog. If that doesn’t work, she should try threatening to cut it in half. [ABA Journal]

* Trump administration targets whistleblower protections. [Reuters]

* Pillsbury Winthrop hit with data breach. [Law360]

* The argument against releasing the Epstein Files lays out why grand jury materials are normally kept secret. [Vox]

* How might Ashurst and Perkins Coie merger impact Asia? [Law.com International]

Bonus Season Has Begun! — See Also

Cravath Is Spreading Some Holiday Cheer!: Nothing brightens the spirit like some green!

And They Aren’t The Only Ones!: McKool Smith, Paul Hastings and Cadwalader line their associates’ pockets with cash!

A Disbarment Long Fought For: The profession wishes you adieu, Josh Kindred!

Praying For Hallucinations: Is AI or human error to blame for this misreading of Jones?

Will The ABA Finally Get Rid Of Its Diversity Requirements: Been on its last legs for a while now.

Bonus News Drops As Firm Engages In Merger Talks

Here's to a better 2026.

Cravath’s Unusual Lease Condition

It makes perfect sense if you know anything about NYC in the 1980s.