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* As HBO prepares its take on the 1991 Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings starring Kerry Washington as Anita Hill, it seems they were inundated with complaints from politicians, concerned over how they look in the real life drama. [Hollywood Reporter]
* Geek out over the Supreme Court Style Guide (affiliate link) and note it “frequently deviates from Bluebook style.” [Lawyerist]
Managing Partners are Navigating the AI Inflection Point.
New executive research from Ari Kaplan explores how law firm leaders are responding to changing client expectations, evolving economics, talent transformation, and AI governance.
* They were fired, but now they’re baaack. Amid declining enrollment, seven professors are back at Charleston Law. [Tax Law Prof]
* A 2013 paper from Harvard Law professor Matthew C. Stephenson arguing that a Supreme Court justice can be appointed without a confirmation hearing has been making the social media rounds as the non-action on Merrick Garland’s nomination continues. [Yale Law Journal]
* Does this disbarred attorney have information from the DC Madam that will change the 2016 election? Probably not, but let the speculation begin! [Gawker]
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.
* Get ready for the future: Uber for lawyers may just be a thing. [Huffington Post]