Jay Clayton Didn’t Really Work At Goldman Sachs But He Really Will Head The SEC Because He’s Qualified To Do So
With Donald Trump offering up daily rounds of target practice to his opponents, it would be wise to hold fire on Jay Clayton.
Gary Cohn Ungently Reminding Steve Bannon That Real Goldmanites Always Triumph Over Fake Ones
Why is everyone so shocked that Gary Cohn has usurped power from Steve Bannon?
AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.
Explore the mindset, cultural shifts, and training strategies that define the AI‑savvy lawyer, revealing why human judgment, standardized competence, and integrated learning—not technology alone—will shape the future of the profession.
‘Twenty-First Century Glass Steagall’ Still Just A Meaningless Assemblage Of Words
Well, this'll help Gary Cohn achieve transcendence.
A Peek Inside Sullivan & Cromwell Partner Pay
A financial disclosure form gives us hints about the wealth of S&C partners.
Morning Docket: 01.25.17
* Donald Trump is launching a "major investigation" into voter fraud because the rest of us pointed out that his popular vote claims were pure bull hockey. This is fantastic. We've known that voter fraud really isn't a thing for years but now there'll be proof. [CNN] * A deeper dive into the Dentons conflict check snafu. [Litigation Daily] * The original patent troll firm is no more. [Ars Technica] * Sergey Aleynikov's conviction reinstated. "The decision is a 'big victory' for Vance and helps to enhance his reputation as a 'no-nonsense' prosecutor who will aggressively prosecute financial fraud." Wasting years pursuing a conviction the federal courts threw out just to appease Goldman Sachs donors in their private vendetta... sure that's the kind of financial fraud everyone's looking to see aggressively prosecuted. [Bloomberg] * Deutsche out $110 million. [Law360] * Hughes Hubbard files trademark application for Trump's reelection slogan "Keep America Great." Which he stole from The Purge, if you're wondering what's next on his agenda. [The Am Law Daily] * Oh. And we have our first martial law sighting! [Salon]
Lloyd Blankfein, Jamie Dimon Singing A Oddly Similar Tune On Dodd-Frank
No need to kill the poor law, just rough it up a little.
Filevine’s New Legal AI Platform LOIS Turns AI Into A True Legal Coworker
Legal work isn’t slowing down, and the firms that win won’t be the ones working harder — they’ll be the ones working smarter.
Dear God, It’s Mnuchin
So much for #DraftDimon.
Chipotle Has Some Special Biglaw Burritos For Bill Ackman
The burrito chain puts Wall Street in formation, tells Ackman it’s got hot sauce in its bag.
Goldman Sachs Doesn’t Want To Pay *Its* Legal Fees, Either
Joseph Jiampietro knows what we’re talking about.
Billionaire Cautions That Law School Is Great — For Accumulating Debt
If you're considering law school, heed this warning.
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
With the addition of Uncover’s technology, the litigation software is delivering rapid innovation.
You’ll Have Goldman Sachs To Thank For President Trump
Steve Bannon, ladies and gentlemen!
Goldman Sachs Might Have A Problem Weaseling Out Of Fed Tippee’s Boss’ Legal Bills
There’s some belt-tightening at 200 West, so please meet your new counsel Bob Loblaw.
Big Banks Totally Forgot That They Had Other Plans During This Year’s GOP Convention
The big guys see attending Trump’s party as the true mistake by the lake.
Hank Paulson Gives Hillary The Endorsement She Never Wanted
Time for Hill to whip out that stack of “Thanks But No Thanks” cards.