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Legal Gatekeepers Leave Gate Open For Lindsey Halligan — See Also

Virginia Is For Responsibility Abdicators: Virginia State Bar throws their hands up instead of holding Lindsey Halligan responsible.

They’re Digging Up Skeletons. Literally: Conservatives want to dig up William O. Douglas’s bones to own the libs.

More Bonuses!: Sidley Austin, Sheppard Mullin.

Once, Twice, Three Times The Fentanyl: Alabama lawyer accused of trying to kill her husband, among other things.

The Supremacy Clause Gives And Takes Away: State-level workers’ rights fall through because of federal preemption.

Alex Spiro, Attorney And Witness: Judge lets rare occasion fly in Twitter price manipulation case.

King & Spalding Appellate Attorney Dies Climbing New Zealand’s Tallest Mountain: We extend our condolences.

Why Lawyers Need To Rethink Podcasts As A Strategic Growth Strategy

How podcasting accelerates business development, strengthens personal branding, and creates nonstop visibility for growth-minded lawyers.

Clio Reveals Leadership Roles For Former vLex Executives Following $1 Billion Acquisition

The acquisition, which closed in November, combined Clio’s practice management platform with vLex’s legal research capabilities.

The All-In-One Legal Tech Solution That Will Let You Cancel All Those Other Subscriptions

CARET Legal combines business analytics, document management, and accounting all in one software.

Top 10 Biglaw Firm Hands Out Associate Bonuses — With Even More Money For Top Performers

Extraordinary performance can get associates LOTS of extra cash.

3 Questions For An IP Marketing Professional (Part II)

Having a diversified and considered approach to marketing is the best way to spotlight your practice’s unique market offerings.

What Is Needed To Rebuild Trust In U.S. Healthcare?

Americans largely trust their doctors but are skeptical of payers, drugmakers, and hospital leadership.

Morning Docket: 12.02.25

* Meta learns that you can’t just block your former friend’s deposition testimony. [Law360]

* DOJ considering new Comey indictment even though it would be — to quote Talladega Nights — “completely illegaI and in no way will count.” [Reuters]

* Immigration judge sues Pam Bondi and the DOJ for wrongful termination. [National Law Journal]

* Revisiting Dudley & Stephens. [ABA Journal]

* Supreme Court hears bid to hold internet provider liable for user conduct. [Courthouse News Service]

* Former Cooley lawyer launches AI-driven startup. [Business Insider]

Dicks And Kuntz! Read All About It! — See Also

Collision Sends Two Families To Court: Serious case, but you’ve gotta admit the names are funny.

Tell Us About Your Bonuses!: We heard from Willkie and Perkins Coie!

White Supremacist Wins Day In Court: The ball is back in University of Florida’s court.

Eight Crazy Days: That’s how long it took to kick Trump’s nonsense RICO suit.

Here’s Our 17th Annual Holiday Card Contest!: Send in your submissions!

Maybe That Whole ‘Vetting’ Thing Is Actually A Pretty Big Deal

A lesson it's taking MAGA a minute to figure out.

Designing For The Rulebook: How AI Compliance Can Drive Smarter Innovation

A company that reacts to new laws only after they pass is already behind.

White Supremacist Law Student Reinstated To University of Florida

Saw it coming.

Whose Name Should Come First When Biglaw Firms Merge? It’s Not Always The ‘Dominant Firm’

This merger is being pitched as a 'combination of equals,' but is it really?

Why Are Conservatives Trying To Dig Up William O. Douglas’s Bones In 2025?!?

We have reached the 'defile the remains of our enemies' stage of American conservatism.

Above The Law’s 17th Annual Holiday Card Contest

We look forward to seeing your submissions. Thank you, and happy holidays!