* The Phoenix Coyotes plan to change their name to the Arizona Coyotes. They probably should have looked into whether or not someone had trademarked “Arizona Coyotes.” I don’t care about their name as long as they go back to their awesome original sweaters. [The Legal Blitz]
* As expected, Mayor Bill De Blasio has dropped New York City’s appeal of the stop-and-frisk case. [New York Times]
* As we discussed this morning, Eric Holder had to make a decision on whether or not to pursue the death penalty in the Boston Bomber case. Well, he made it. [CNN]
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* No, getting mocked on late night TV is not the same as torture or the mass extermination of human beings. [Popehat]
* What happens when 16 children’s book characters are sent to court? [Visual.ly]
* Here are 5 quick tips to employ when preparing for the bar exam. [BigLaw Rebel]
* Prosecutors aren’t all out to get your client. You need to read the signals to figure out when they’re willing to help. [Katz Justice]
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* Unlocking your phone is still a crime. It’s almost as though Congress was deliberately obstructionist on every issue for a whole year. Weird. [Politix]
* Ever wonder how to make the transition from law school to journalist? Here’s one answer from across the pond. [Legal Cheek]