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Is AI Behind These In-House Microsoft Layoffs? — See Also

This Could Be Some Serious Disruption: A recruiting partner thinks that adopting AI could lessen the need for junior attorneys.

Judge Suspended For Donating Money To Presidential Campaigns: May seem silly, but those are the rules!

Time To Say Bye-Bye To Habba?: We will have our answer by next week!

Let Them Work From Home!: Who wants to be in the office in August?

Despite Progress, Healthcare Cybersecurity Is Still Falling Short

Healthcare providers are making cybersecurity progress, but serious vulnerabilities remain.

Winning vs. Beating: The Lawyer’s Dilemma In Business And Beyond

Lawyers love to argue every point, but not every point is a hill worth dying on.

Law Professor On Why It’s More Important Than Ever To Confront Racism

The steps everyone can take to build a more inclusive space.

‘Adventures In Legal Tech’: Getting Organized On Intake

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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

The week in appellate news.

Microsoft Layoffs Hit In-House Counsel – Is AI Disruption To Blame?

Have the robots come for in-house jobs at this tech giant?

How One 1990s Browser Decision Created Big Tech’s Data Monopolies (And How We Might Finally Fix It)

From the take-back-control dept

Morning Docket: 07.18.25

* Wall Street Journal found a Trump birthday message for his buddy Jeffrey Epstein. [WSJ]

* In response, Bondi will now release a vague assortment of additional Epstein documents. [BBC]

* Bove advances out of committee as Republicans suppress whistleblower inquiry. [Roll Call]

* Author class certified in suit against AI manufacturer over material downloaded from piracy sites. [Law360]

* “When Business and Culture Collide, Guess the Winner.” [Law.com]

* Judge rules FTC commissioner fired illegally. [Reuters]

* Trump creates new category of federal worker with fewer protections… which seems unnecessary since the Supreme Court is letting him blow past the protections that already exist. [Bloomberg Law News]

* Geragos hit with $100k fine. [LA Times]

So Much For The Disclaimer — See Also

Biglaw Associate Fired Despite “These Views Are My Own” Disclaimer: Davis Polk won’t even let associates speak their minds on their private time.

Secret ICE Agents And Secret Attorneys: The cover of anonymity is getting green lit by judges.

Don’t Put Too Much Trust In Antitrust: If the DOJ won’t be lax on antitrust, Trump could do it himself!

So Much For Protected IP!: Homeland Security doesn’t care about that anymore.

Some Unexpected Bar Exam Advice: Shut the hell up, please and thanks.

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