Ugh, this guy. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
* Which Supreme Court justice is apparently the best at throwing shade at her colleagues during oral arguments? It’s Justice Kagan. Sick burn, Your Honor. [National Law Journal]
* “Presidential harassment”? President Trump is blaming special counsel Robert Mueller’s election interference probe for his low Rasmussen Reports approval rating of 50 percent. Damn, when a pollster known for favoring the president is only giving him a 50 percent rating, you know it’s pretty bad. [POLITICO]
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* Speaking of Robert Mueller, here’s a little preview of what you can expect from the court filings to be filed today which have to do with the implosion of Paul Manafort’s cooperation deal (i.e., “what may have pushed him to commit legal suicide”). Oh, and we may also see a possible sentencing plan for Michael Cohen. [USA Today]
* In case you missed it, Quinn Emanuel just announced its largest partner class ever. Fourteen attorneys will ascend to new heights at the firm, and half of them are women, which is very exciting. Congratulations to the firm! [Big Law Business]
* The holiday season is here, but that doesn’t give Biglaw associates an excuse to say “screw it” when it comes to what they’re eating. Here are some tips from a corporate wellness consultant on how to avoid weight gain and bloating. [Law.com]
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