* Biglaw’s about to get hit hard by an economic downturn. [Law.com]
* Looks like Ralph Baxter is announcing a run for congress this afternoon. [Am Law Daily]
* Dewey think a 4 year sentence sounds fair? [Law360]
From ‘Vendor’ To ‘Partner’: How LexisNexis Is Deepening Law Firm Relationships
The company is emphasizing ‘white glove service’ in the AI era. Here’s what the initiative is delivering for clients.
* Judge calls fee request “attempted bank robbery.” This is why you never request fees while wearing a rubber Nixon mask and carrying a shotgun. [Law.com]
* Fascinating overview of the complex fight over Cravath’s efforts to block victims from getting previously produced discovery materials. [Litigation Daily]
* An interview with Ben Brafman, including a delightful explanation of why he has the hardest job in the world. [Coverage Opinions]
Managing Partners are Navigating the AI Inflection Point.
New executive research from Ari Kaplan explores how law firm leaders are responding to changing client expectations, evolving economics, talent transformation, and AI governance.
* California moving to limit access of federal immigration officials to those in the state court system. [The Recorder]
* What schools do the best job of placing AGs, SGs, United States Attorneys, and federal judges? The answer will absolutely not shock you at all. [Empirical SCOTUS]