Ed. note: We will not be publishing on Monday, January 16, in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Hope everyone enjoys their long weekend.
* A primer for how the Democrats can play hardball with Trump’s SCOTUS pick. [Slate]
* You too can learn to say NO! And here are some tips to do it. [Andie and Al]
AI Is Killing Legal’s Billable Hour. It’s Also Repeating Its Worst Mistake
Law firms and legal departments are writing the future of the profession in separate rooms. What happens when they actually work together?
* A working phone number can have a tremendous impact on your law practice. [Reboot Your Law Practice]
* The Trump conflicts are piling up. [American Constitution Society]
* Why federal inmates deserve a second chance. [The Hill]
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.
* Does when you file a cert petition impact whether it’s granted? [Empirical SCOTUS]