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Messy Law School Breakups Aren’t Just For Students — See Also

Law Professor Files Title IX Complaint Mid Divorce: The school is ready for the court battle.

Today’s Bonus Announcement!: McKool Smith is sharing the wealth!

Biglaw Firm Moves For Texas!: Fennemore Craig associates are about to eat a lot of good barbecue!

College Quarterback Asks Trump To Make Playoffs Great Again: That’s not how the government works.

FTC Sets Its Sights On ABA Accreditation: They say its about consumer protection, but its probably just administration vindictiveness.

The (Economic, Rhetorical, And Physical) Beatings Will Continue Until The Presidential Approval Rating Improves!

There is no shortage of physical beatings rained down by agents of this administration, spurred by Trump's personal directives.

Higher Drug Prices, No Tariffs: U.K. Trade Pact Shows How Trump Is Coaxing Countries To Pay More For Meds

The new trade agreement’s parameters could shape deals the Trump administration is pursuing with other countries.

Morning Docket: 12.03.25

* Elite law firms are doing all the heavy lifting among the Am Law 50. [American Lawyer]

* Trump administration continues firing immigration judges en masse. [Reuters]

* Reviewing Biglaw cafeteria options. In the UK, but still. [Legal Cheek]

* Law professors’ divorce gets USC Law sued. [ABA Journal]

* It’s Tech vs. Media as amici line up in the ROSS and Westlaw copyright battle. [Legaltech News]

* A new documentary chronicles what it’s like to argue before the Supreme Court. [Bloomberg Law News via YouTube]

* Daniel Richman looking to block DOJ from digging into materials seized years ago. [CBS News]

* Law firm referred to DOJ over misconduct allegations. [Law360]

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.

A Law School Good Enough For Batman

Billionaire. Batman. Lawyer.

$3,000-An-Hour Lawyer Skirts The ‘You Can’t Be Your Own Client’s Witness’ Rule

You can do whatever you want when you're Alex Spiro.

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.

Are Elite Firms ‘Buying The Demand’ From Top 50 Firms Through High-Profile Lateral Moves?

All signs point to the answer being yes.

State Makes Failed Attempt To Protect Workers Since Trump’s NLRB Won’t

The Supremacy Clause still prevents states from passing their own labor laws. Even if the federal government stops caring.

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.

Alabama Lawyer Accused Of Trying To Murder Her Husband Three Times With Fentanyl

Her husband survived the repeated alleged attempts on his life.

Biglaw Appellate Attorney Falls To His Death While Mountain Climbing

We here at Above the Law extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

Biglaw Firm Gives Associates The Best Thing To Mull Over: Bonuses!

More hours means more money at this firm.

Virginia State Bar Whistles Past Lindsey Halligan Ethics Complaint Claiming It’s Not Their Job

When a watchdog’s big move is 'let’s see what this other dog thinks,' you don’t have a watchdog. You have a stuffed animal.