Morning Docket: 10.05.15

* Today's the first Monday in October, and we all know what that means. The Supreme Court starts its Term as disapproval of its work reaches a new high for recent years. [Gallup via How Appealing] * And here's Adam Liptak's excellent overview of the new Supreme Court Term, so you can sound smart at cocktail parties this month. [New York Times] * In other SCOTUS news, Senator Bob Menendez is fighting the bribery charges against him by relying upon a high court decision he once condemned -- can you guess which one? [The Record How Appealing] * Which presidential candidates get the most in campaign contributions from Silicon Valley lawyers? The second-place finisher might surprise you. [The Recorder] * Elsewhere in presidential politics, Hillary Clinton will announce new gun-control proposals later today. [New York Times] * Don't rush off to law school just yet, but the legal sector did gain a few thousand jobs last month, layoffs notwithstanding. [American Lawyer] * Dewey have any idea of when this jury will reach a verdict? [Law360] * Super-mediator Kenneth Feinberg's latest challenge: pension reform. [National Law Journal]