* The “Obama can still appoint Merrick Garland” trope always seemed stupid and easily reversible. Here’s a thorough explanation of why. [Washington Post / Volokh Conspiracy]
* Now that Twitter has officially begat a president, it’s time for law professors to fully embrace the platform. Make Academia Great Again! [Prawfsblawg]
* Someone at Barclay’s is a Simpsons fan… and that knowledge has spawned a DOJ investigation. [Lowering the Bar]
What Biglaw Can Learn From Personal Injury Firms
How a former insurance agent built a Houston injury practice around systems, empathy, and disciplined advocacy.
* The Top 5 Fantasy Sports and Law stories of the year. [Forbes]
* Discussing the legal status of the different participants in the Rogue One mission. [The Legal Geeks]
* Should Facebook be in the business of labeling fake news? [Dorf on Law]
How Checkbox’s ‘Legal Front Door’ Can Transform Your Workflow
Leveraging agentic AI to triage, prioritize, and automate the law department inbox.
* What’s it like to work in an American firm in London? [Legal Cheek]