Morning Docket 12.11.08

* The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy is on the rise, but keeping in mind lessons learned from Bush and the Federalist Society. [New York Times]

* If your firm is still holding a holiday party, folks will likely be drinking hard. Recessions tend to have that effect. Here are some tips on dealing with the inappropriate behavior sure to result. [New York Post]

* Princeton University ends its six-year legal saga with Robertson heirs by agreeing to pay out $100 million. Nonprofits everywhere should take notice, as settlement marks the need to abide by the pesky intentions of donors. [Washington Post]

* No Chrysler Chapter 11 work for Sidley Austin Jones Day. [Ed. note: Too many bankruptcies to keep track of!] For now. The $14 billion aid package for the car industry got the House’s stamp of approval, but still needs love from the Senate. [Reuters]

* Miami judge in trouble for using children in a game of ping pong. [Miami Herald]

* Musical chairs: Sullivan & Cromwell snatches Donald Korb, chief counsel of the Internal Revenue Service. [BLT]

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