* 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]
Labor and Employment Federal Litigation Trends 2026
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* 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]
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
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* 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]