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Thomson Reuters ‘Future Of Professionals’ Report Warns Of Widening Gap Between AI Adoption And AI Value

The report’s overarching finding is that AI adoption is no longer the obstacle.

The Firm That Walked Out On Paul, Weiss Is Now Paying Associates More Than Paul, Weiss

Dunn Isaacson Rhee matches the Milbank scale. Its former home has not (yet).

How To Make Equity Partner Without Waiting For Permission

If you want a seat at the table, stop hoping the firm notices and start building the business, relationships, and internal support required to earn it.

Some Firms Have To Be Dragged Into A Salary Match. Not This One.

The litigation boutique that has matched market compensation every year since its 2021 founding does it again, this time matching the new Milbank scale.

Is It Likely That The WISeR Model Will Be Repealed?

Congressional Democrats are seeking to repeal the controversial WISeR model, but experts are unsure if their efforts will succeed.

Morning Docket: 06.23.26

* HR consultant wins case with AI lawyer. [The Guardian]

* Judges fighting cameras in courtrooms cite deepfakes… the last refuge of the scoundrel.[ABA Journal]

* California considers non-lawyers to tackle legal aid work. [Reuters]

* States sue California over plastic recycling law, claiming “blatant and unprecedented attempt to impose its own policy preferences on the entire nation,” as though these aren’t governments currently threatening surgeons for medical care performed in other states. [Law360]

* Everyone seems to have it in for the UNM dean. [Law.com]

* The lawless Biglaw hiring cycle can be cured by state supreme courts. [Bloomberg Law News]

The Other Side Of The Partner Pay Gap — See Also

Mid-Year Check Ins Are Coming: Time for some partners to double down or expect a pay cut.

Mistaken AI Stenographer Almost Got A Suspect An Attorney: He came close to invoking the right to an attorney, yet landed so far.

Attorney Turns In License After AI Errors: Kind of impressive how little he seemed to care about it all.

Quinn Emmanuel Puts Their Money Where Their Pro-Bono Is: Up to 200 hours of pro bono work will count toward associates’ bonus hour totals!

Federal Judge’s Fitness Journey Is Everyone’s Problem

At least if the wellness quest catches Donald Trump's attention.

Attorney Turns In License After Lazy AI Lawyering

Taking AI shortcuts? Take the long way home.

Trump’s Persecution Of His Political Enemies Takes A Hit

Victory for the rule of law.

Legal Ethics Roundup: When Lawyers Protest, SCOTX Says Self-Rep Lawyer Can Contact Opposing Party, And More!

Your tour of all things related to lawyer and judicial ethics, with University of Houston law professor Renee Knake Jefferson.

Quinn Emanuel Gives Pro Bono Its Own Bonus Credit

If a firm wants you to do it, they'll give you bonus credit for it.

How The Onion Made Alex Jones Cry

Needs more SUPER MALE VITALITY pills.

If Your AI Agent Sends An Email To A Regulator Tomorrow, Who Is Responsible?

The question sounds hypothetical ... until it isn’t.

AI Error Nearly Gave Defendant His Constitutional Right To Counsel — Don’t Worry, A Human Judge Fixed That!

It's incredibly difficult to correctly invoke your right to an attorney. AI, apparently, doesn't understand that.