* Friday was a relatively slow day for raises, with only six firms reporting for duty. We heard from Katten, Allen & Overy, WilmerHale, King & Spalding, Fish & Richardson, and Choate. [Above the Law / 2016 Salary Increase]
* Merrick Garland told some fifth graders the secret of success. But when they seemed boggled by “filibuster-proof majorities” he just told them to work hard. [National Law Journal]
* Just another “lawyer bites man” story. [Chicago Tribune]
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* Chocolate Deputy GC suspended for questioning the board. This may sound like one of those “right Twix, left Twix” commercials but it’s real. [Corporate Counsel]
* Shameless bid to meet Leonardo DiCaprio via deposition moves forward. [Law360]
* New York votes to reform law that banned selling booze on Sunday mornings. I’ve actually never known a restaurant to respect the existing law, but good to know. [CBS News]
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* Controversy over the ALI. Somehow “wedgies” factor into this story. [Verdict]