* The clerk who allegedly took a turn at judging has been fired. [Chicago Tribune]
* DLA Piper partner Joseph Finnerty was fined and resigned from a public position after fundraising fiasco. [Law360]
* The ABA Journal’s 2016 Legal Rebels revealed! This is like the Vogue September issue, except for nerdy lawyers. [ABA Journal]
Context Windows In Legal AI And Why Content Still Determines Quality
Legal teams ask a practical question. If large language models are so capable, why does legal AI still depend on curated content, and why does surfacing that content matter so much?
* The ABA is taking a tough line with a couple of law schools, but is this show of force still too late to save its accreditation status? [Inside Higher Ed]
* Oh look, Chris Brown’s in the news again! [ABC News]
* Paul, Weiss is investigating the alleged culture of sexual harassment at Fox News and they’re facing a lot of skepticism. [Law.com]
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.
* One client is drawing a firm line with law firms: alternative fee arrangements or else. [Corporate Counsel]