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Morning Docket: 12.31.25
* Lawyer who battled home owners’ association over his Christmas decorations used his settlement to buy more Christmas decorations. [ABA Journal]
* Former Paul Weiss pro bono chief, who quit amidst the firm’s Trump deal, will take over as NYC’s law department. [NY Law Journal]
* The annual mainstream media piece reporting to the rest of the world that, yes, there’s a lot of money in Biglaw. [NY Post]
* Recapping the big lateral moves of the year. [American Lawyer]
* Negligent stage diving… there’s a new one. [Lowering the Bar]
* Trump administation aims to circumvent asylum obligations by immediately deporting anyone requesting asylum to “safe” countries like *checks notes* Uganda. [Politico]
* Possible answer to AI hallucinations: mandatory hyperlinks. [National Law Review]
Recall A Biting Memory — See Also
Touchy With The Teeth: Sidley associate fired after (politely) gnawing on her co-workers.
Keep The Congratulations On The Hush Hush: Kirkland opts out of advertising their newest partners.
Prof. Files Fed Suit After Kirk-Related Censorship: Bold move, University of Tennessee.
Amy Coney Barrett Outlines The King Decision: Excuse me, President for life*.
Trump’s Law Firm Executive Order Appeals Exist To Haunt Biglaw, Make Sure His Threats Never Die
Trump may be losing in court but he's trying to win when it comes to fear.
Biglaw’s In Its London Era
There's been a lot of growth on the other side of the pond.