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Jefferson Health Sues Aetna As Providers’ Frustration With MA Grows

The case highlights a broader clash between providers and Medicare Advantage plans over 'downcoding' short hospital stays and controlling costs.

Morning Docket: 04.09.26

* Anthropic fails to secure a stay of Pete Hegseth’s “give us autonomous murder bots or else” designation. But the all-Republican panel of the D.C. Circuit ordered expedited briefing, a signal that even the administration’s friendliest possible panel is struggling with the argument “this company is a supply chain risk and the remedy is… we should be able to use even more of it.” [Politico]

* FBI arrests woman for leaking information about unsolved drug trafficking murders at Fort Bragg. Federal law enforcement continues to be fairly blasé about solving the actual murders though. [Guardian]

* ABA issues first not qualified rating for a Trump II judicial nominee. [Reuters]

* Trump asks NY Court of Appeals to throw out civil judgment against Trump Organization on the grounds that the case was prejudicial since Letitia James campaigned on being anti-fraud… or something. [Courthouse News Service]

* DOJ’s leading antitrust attorneys announce departures. Todd Blanche’s tough talk about combatting fraud doesn’t seem to be off to a good start. [Law360]

* Lawyer accused of running a staged car accident racket for insurance settlements. I know you’re thinking you’ve heard this one already, but this is a different lawyer accused of doing it. [NY Post]

* Ketamine dealer sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry’s death.[AP News]

These Biglaw Firms Are At The Top Of Prestige List — See Also

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Goodbye And Good Riddance: Judge known for handcuffing a 13-year-old girl in courtroom retires.

From Prison To Hollywood: Michael Avenatti moved to halfway house until September 2028.

One More Reason To Hate Exams: UC Berkeley law students have some problems with the Electronic Bluebook software.

Firing Won't Void The Visit To Congress!: Pam Bondi is trying to squirm out of testifying.

Very Soon, Thousands Of Individual Banknotes Of U.S. Paper Currency Could Say ‘Donald J. Trump Protects Pedophiles’

In Trump's America, customized rubber stamps are cheap and plentiful.

Former T14 Law School’s Rankings Tumble Gets The Classic Spin Treatment

If you don't like the results, blame the methodology.

Pam Bondi To Congress: New Phone, Who Dis?

'The dog ate my subpoena!'

Look Who’s Back! Former Lawyer Of The Year Out Of Prison And Back In Hollywood.

Michael Avenatti has been released.

UC Berkeley Law Students Are Worried The Medium Is The Mistake

They're slated to use a version of the software that resulted in over a hundred technical issue reports last year.

Scott Barshay’s Paul, Weiss Makeover: More Money, Less Soul?

As revenue climbs, the firm’s identity crisis is getting harder to ignore.

Judge Who Handcuffed Crying 13-Year-Old Girl Retiring

Being hailed as a 'hero' by conservatives.

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time?

The rhythm of litigation is changing.

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Saks Global Files Its Exit Plan From Chapter 11

The filing details the transition of ownership to its bankruptcy lenders and a downsizing of its retail footprint.