* New Wyden bill proposes adding six justices staggered over the next 12 years, expanding to 15 circuits, and tougher transparency and financial reporting requirements. This is the sort of opening position that could yield better reforms as concessions. [Washington Post]
* Biglaw firm settles claim that partner hacked emails. [RollonFriday]
* Man who threw a nationally televised temper tantrum advises law students that it’s important to have a thick skin. [National Law Journal]
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* Appellate panel offers Trump a ray of hope that the nearly half billion civil fraud fine might be reduced. [Law360]
* Former partner living with judge while representing clients in his courtroom now subject of a criminal investigation. [Bloomberg Law News]
* The ethical challenges of Google Sponsored ads for lawyers. [Reuters]
* Lawyer quit profession to become mac and cheese millionaire. [Fortune]