* Which Biglaw firm orchestrated the biggest turnaround in associate satisfaction this year? [American Lawyer]
* Evidence nerds can rejoice! The upcoming Manafort trial will have a lot to talk about on that front. [National Law Journal]
* Despite some talk from proponents, re-erecting UNC’s recently toppled Confederate statue isn’t required by law. Just a staunch commitment to white supremacy. [News & Observer]
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* A consideration of bail alternatives. [Courthouse News Service]
* GCs from some of the biggest companies in the world share what they want out of outside counsel. [Law.com]
* A quick chat with Marriott’s general counsel. If you read it, you get 10000 Marriott points. OK, you don’t really but that would be a good promotion. [Law360]